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We are two men in love with life and striving to be better men on a daily basis. We are bringing this podcast to life to share our own journeys into health, fitness, spirituality, wealth-building, entrepreneurship, and whatever else we find along the way. These are serious conversations that we hope…

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    We're Coming Back Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 42:48


    Ricky and Michael sit down for the first time in months, to catch up and have some serious conversations.

    Road Talk Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 30:39


    Since we haven’t been able to meet up for a good while, we decided to do these road talks. It’s different and we hope you enjoy!

    2021 - What to Expect (Bonus Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 21:48


    On today's episode Michael is going solo to talk about what to expect in 2021. Joe Biden has already enacted 15-17 Executive Orders which will have a profound effect on all US citizens this year. It is time to prepare. Now let's discuss how.

    A Joe Biden Presidency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 58:17


    On this week's episode, Ricky and Michael talk about what to expect during a Joe Biden Presidency. We also go over a podcast episode RIcky did on the Enlightened Millennial.

    Capitol Riots & the Social Blowback

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 50:19


    On today's episode, Ricky and Michael talk a bit about the events of last week, but more so the blowback we have seen from these Tech Giants. Big moves are being made all across this nation to censor, and we have some thoughts!

    12 Week Year 2021 (1st Round)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 38:19


    On today's episode, we dive back into our 12 week year goals and give an update on what we're working on. We hope you take some good action steps from here, and we hope you crush your goals!

    TBT: 12 Week Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 37:22


    On today's episode, we bring you one of our classic conversations about the 12 week year. While we are enjoying the holidays and I prepare for my new baby boy, we thought this would be a great episode to bring to you. Listen carefully because Ricky and I will come back the next week to talk about our new 12 week goals and what we have in store for this next cycle. Enjoy!

    Know Your Worth in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 32:50


    This week we start Season 3 of Serious Conversations. We dive into knowing your worth in the workplace, and we mix up our show outline a little. Enjoy!

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    We're Calling You Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 65:29


    We are sick and tired of our media and politicians not doing a damn thing. Let's talk about that. Music rights given by Rowlan Instagram: @rowlan YouTube: @rowlanmusic

    Pre-Post Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 51:06


    On Today's episode, Michael and Ricky come back together to discuss the happenings of the election and what the prospects are for 2021. Music rights given by Rowlan Instagram: @rowlan YouTube: @rowlanmusic

    Prepare for Violence (Manhood Monday)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 24:38


    In this weeks episode, Ricky and Mike talk about where we re headed as a country. Will there be violence soon? What happens after November 3rd? Are you prepared if all hell breaks loose? Music rights given by Rowlan Instagram: @rowlan YouTube: @rowlanmusic

    Manhood Monday Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 22:38


    Another episode of manhood Monday where Ricky keeps it real. As always! Music rights given by Rowlan instagram: @rowlan YouTube: @rowlanmusic

    Manhood Monday Episode 2 (Taking a stand)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 28:26


    In this episode Ricky and Mike dive into a decision that was luckily overturned because of Mike's persistence. These are the times we need to teach men to stand up. Hard times create strong men. All Music Rights provided by Rowlan Music instagram: @rowlan YouTube: Rowlan Music

    Manhood Monday Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 46:11


    In our first edition of Manhood Monday, we go into how strong men are seen throughout history and how it plays out in todays times and riots. Let's get into it! Music Right provided by Rowlan @rowlanmusic on Youtube @Rowlan on Instagram

    How you know if your an extremist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 45:38


    We take a quick dive into being on the extreme political compass just before we dive into some more serious conversation.

    We changed our political parties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 68:34


    In today's episode, Ricky and Michael talk about there decisions to switch political parties. And a bunch of other stuff as usual lol Music Right provided by Rowlan @rowlanmusic on Youtube @Rowlan on Instagram

    Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 29:10


    Before we get into some of the latest news, Michael has something that he needs to talk about.... Music right provided by Rowlan. Follow him @rowlan on instagram or rowlanmusic on YouTube.

    We are NOT in this together

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 39:03


    Today we talk about why we aren't in this together during these hard times. It's an interesting take on this situation. Music Provide day Rowlan - @rowlan on instagram and @rowlanmusic on Youtube

    Covid Series #2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 28:28


    We're bringing you another episode during this Covid time. Enjoy! Music right provided by Rowlan - @rowlan on instagram and RowlanMusic on YouTube.

    Covid Series #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 50:00


    Ricky and Mike take some time to hop on zoom, during this government "crisis" called Covid-19, to discuss what going on in their lives.

    Taking It Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 40:00


    In this week's episode we take it back to our roots. Michael comes in with a rant and then we just let that convo go where it wants to. Enjoy our off the wall discussion for today.

    What happened to the parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 29:47


    Ricky leads us on a rant about parents in our modern era.

    MWM #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 4:39


    Mornings with Mike Episode 2. I talk about my morning routine and why it's important to me.

    A Tale from Earl Nightingale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 46:14


    This week we go over some old stories from a man named Earl Nightingale. If you've never heard of him, you should go check him out. Great stuff!

    Mornings with Mike #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 8:01


    My morning thoughts. It's that simple. Bringing more content to the podcast on a micro level. Enjoy!

    12 Week Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 48:54


    On this episode, we go in depth on this book called the 12 week year. It's a fantastic book that, we think, everyone should read yearly. Hope ya'll enjoy!

    Our Favorite Books of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 51:05


    Here's a list of our top 8 books of 2019. We read a lot more, but these had the most impact on us. Enjoy! 1. Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin 2. Can’t Hurt me by David Goggins 3. 12 Week Year by Brian Moran 4. Hard Time Create Strong Men by Stefan Aarnio 5. Deep Work by Cal Newport 6. The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey 7. Everyday Millionaires by Chris Hogan 8. The Food Babe by Vani Hari 9. Boundaries in Dating by Henry Cloud 10. The Rational Male by Rollo Tomassi 11. The Art of Manliness by Brett McKay 12. Triggered by Donald Trump Jr. 13. $1000 Project by Canna Campbell 14. Chase the Lion by Mark Batterson 15. The Fork the With and the Worm by Christopher Paolini Honorable Mention 1. I Can't Make This Up by Kevin Hart

    Capital is Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 18:43


    In today's episode, Mike is going solo. He talks about finance and some of his goals for the upcoming year. Money is something that is extremely important when it comes to creating a business and everyday life. If you want more of these type of episodes let us know We also created an Instagram page for you all to interact with us. Feel free to message us with any questions or topics you want to hear more about. Follow us @seriousconversations All music produced by: @rowlan on instagram Much love ya'll!

    Let's talk depression...and some other stuff.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 48:14


    We're back again from our busy lives. Hustling and trying to get this podcast and brand under way. We talk some crap for a bit, but we also wanted to shed some light on depression in the hustling game. It's a serious issue. Enjoy the episode and always feel free to reach out! Music by Rowlan @rowlan on instagram. Give him a follow because he's just that good.

    Is Trump the problem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 24:28


    In our latest episode, we wrap everything up a little quicker but we go in depth into who really has the final say in how our lives turn out. We talk about whether Trump is the reason why things are going wrong. As always thank you for your ear. We hope you enjoy! JPorto20 - Nutrabio code All music rights owned by Rowlan. You can find him at the handle below on Instagram, Youtube, and all social media platform @Rowlan

    Hustle on!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 48:40


    Azoth discount code - SUPPSGUY www.seekingazoth.com Recommended Reading: 1. Essentialism by Greg Mckeown 2. Measure What Matters by John Doerr 3. The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale Much love!

    Masculinity: what it truly is

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2019 62:16


    In this episode we take a dive into masculinity and discuss how it has changed and what we can do to rediscover our manhood. Music by Rowlan. You can find him at @rowlan on Instagram and YouTube. Use code SUPPSGUY at checkout for a discount on your next order of Azoth.

    Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 42:24


    Today we discuss social media and how it can and is affecting our lives, in good and bad ways.  Mentions in todays podcast: 1. https://www.nutrabio.com Use discount code JPORTO446 at checkout

    Toxic Masculinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 49:12


    We go in depth on Toxic Masculinity and how it has affected our culture. Hope you enjoy! Much love, Mike and Ricky

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