Take Your Best Shot Podcast

In this episode, Scott Derickson and I discuss among other things, MAGA, Unions, flying, Saudi Arabia and a few other items!!

Dan McCurdy is a Delta Airlines employee who is a union organizer. In this episode we discuss Dan;s efforts to have Delta ramp workers become unionized.

We delve into bipolar and mental health issues. Not in medical terms but real life issues that a person has to live with on a daily basis. We get a no holds barred look at what its like to live with mental illness and bipolar.

This trailer is about Randy describing what he values in life and why he values it. Living with being bi-polar is not easy but Randy has been able to overcome many of the hurdles we take for granted. Full version will be released January 2.

Lee Michaels and I discuss his walk to being a gun rights advocate through his experience of being held up at gun point to owning and advocating for gun rights. This interview is gripping and we get to hear Lee's first hand experience of how this one event led him to purchase a hand gun to training with some of the best trainers around. Lee is a well spoken 30 year veteran of the radio industry and his story is one we should all hear, agree or disagree.

A great interview of a Jazz legend, Debbie Duncan and her best friend and former singing partner, Doris Haines. We laugh and explore their careers in the music industry that spans over 45 years.

In Episode #15, I talk about how social media has made people weak and how many use authorities to fix their problems, created by themselves. I also talk about racism and how it relates to social media and the rise of racism in the US today.I also say thank you to GHWB and his life.

Today's Episode is about Immigration and how the US needs to be a role model in the world and how the US Constitution is the guiding light. Using Ronald Reagan's farewell speech as our direction we explore immigration today.

Just two guys bullshitting and taking shots. Today's guest is Hans Okerstrom guitar player for High Octane. Lots of fun and an enjoyable time with Hans as we discuss his band, commercial real estate, Mexico, international relations, Trump, organ playing and a whole bunch more!!

On the Monday Solo Episode, I speak about life changes and the journey through hardship by comparing it to a river. The river is cold, the current is fast and just like life it takes you to unknown places, Yet, it takes you to the place that you need to be.Feedback is welcome.

In Episode #11, we speak to Vadim Meklin. Vadim immigrated to the United States from Russia in 1989. We talk about growing up in the USSR, why he wanted to move to the United States, 70's Rock-n-roll, Christianity, the fall of Detroit, his love of the United States and his musical talents as a bass player. Wonderful conversation with a good man.

TYBS guest John Mullin talks about getting Rhabdo from a Crossfit workout, the Indian culture, Hinduism, politics and his travels.

This is the first edition of Griff Speaks. I speak about the new audio, the hiring of a producer for the show and the topic of this weekly show is Gun Control and comparing it to obtaining a drivers license.

Kip Hedges is a well know advocate for the Workers Movement. A self proclaimed Socialist, Kip and I discuss socialism, the Democratic party and the state of unions in today's work place.

Great conversation with a Minneapolis based photographer. We discuss photography, small business, racism, Growing up in Minneapolis, civil rights, MLK, JFK, Dreams of the future and much more.

Sitting down with a pragmatic to discuss the "pussification of the American male", divorce, Kid Rock Concert, Trump, business, being fired by the "MAN" and lots more.Brett is an engineer by trade by shares his thoughts on just about every angle form an "engineers" viewpoint.

Take Your Best Shot Podcast released its 5th Podcast with Pierre Douglas, or Cool P. Pierre is a Minneapolis comedian who is the co-owner of the only black owned comedy club in Minneapolis named Baddies Comedy Club. (www.baddiescomedy.com) and Pierre's comedy web site is www.coolp.com.Pierre is a good man, good comedian and I hope you all check Baddies Comedy Club and CoolP.com because he is worth the time and effort to see him on stage.

Tom Hall is an outstanding young man with progressive ideas. He lives by these ideals not just talks about them. Either politically, lifestyle or how he treats his fellow man. Tom is a vegan and has strong beliefs. Take Your Best Shot Podcast sits down with Tom to discuss a range of topics. Including, taxation, Bernie Sanders, education, gun control, Home Schooling and much more.

Pat Cox is a troubadour in his own right. Porn, swapping, wrestling, viagra, suididal thoughts, wedding and a bunch more were the topics of today's conversation with a very unique man.

Tracie is the bassist and co-founder of the Heavy Metal band, Piranha. We talk about her band, the gigs they have, life in the fast lane, yoga, vietnam, mental health, reincarnation, the life of a woman in a man's world and lots more!!!

Self described gambleholic, sexaholic and alcoholic the Reverend Jeff Varela talks about gambling, being a "reverend" and tales of a man that Vegas knows by first name. We talk about gambling on football, UFC, baseball and the cards. We also explore his life and times with lifelong buddies and how he is the "happiest man on earth"