The Real Deal Podcast with Scott Sellers and Keith Stonehart

We attribute incredible moments to time and chance far too often. This particular memory of a very definitive moment in my life changed how I viewed time and chance and gave me a much broader view of how the universe really operates. This was just one more moment on my way closer to fine..

This time of year often takes me back to the summer I graduated from high school in 1992. That summer, we hit the road and found out who we were - to ourselves and each other. 

Do you ever wonder why we carry the unnecessary baggage of a burden around with us? I'm 50 and still haven't mastered this yet, but my son taught me this lesson when he was six years old, and a werewolf.

So - this is a new thing... Still the old thing, but in a new way... While The Real Deal with Scott and Keith is on hiatus - Keith will be putting out a mini-series called "Closer to Fine," which will be just short stories and life lessons with principles to consider.This first episode deals with the summer in Keith's life when he learned just how important human connection is and was left with the nostalgia of summertime when you are young and the fleeting moments of time when you don't realize just how fast it's moving... We hope this story will help you on your journey of getting Closer to Fine.

No, not the end of US... Just the end of the year silly! From Scott and Keith both, we hope you've had a great year and are planning for an even better one in 2023!

Loyalty is like royalty... Ok, I only said that because it rhymes - but for real - It's a lost virtue that needs resurrecting...  Let's have some real talk about Loyalty

Do you ever just need to rant? We do !Here are some of ours - What are some of yours?

The small word "yet" is often the glue that holds the very thread of life together... and anchor for the soul. So to speak... Have you found yours?While Scott and I are trying to work our schedules out, I just wanted to drop a word of encouragement for you... 

Sometimes it's just good to have a conversation with your friends...

It seems the only sin that exists in our current place in history, is being straight, white, conservative men - and that's us. It's ok to be all of those things and no, you don't have to apologize. Real Talk on The Real Deal about being men, and not being sorry.

While we might sometimes sound like 2 cranky middle-aged dudes (because we are), it actually originates from a sincere desire to help. And while we also realize who our audiences is, there is always an underlying hope that we might reach the younger crowds every now and again. This is because of what living 50 years has taught both of us and the responsibility we feel to help leave this place better than we found it. Coming to grips with our age isn't that hard to do, but watching a world make the same mistakes we did can be. If nothing else, we hope to at least give everyone something to think about. This is the youth gone MILD!

Vox Populi is Latin for "the voice of the people". The time is coming when we will need to speak, not as individuals alone, but rather as individuals united in one voice. Will you be ready? Real Talk...

No doubt that by now, you've Shane Hawkins, the son of Foo fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins playing their hit song "There Goes My Hero" from the recent tribute concert in Taylor's honor this past weekend. If that's true, you also know that the performance did not disappoint.It was nothing short of moving to see so many paying tribute, but also Taylor's son honoring his hero - his dad. There is a lot that can be said about heroes and so for a few minutes, I just wanna share my thoughts about who I believe the real heroes are, here on The Real Deal.

If you had to run a race and to win, you just had to outlast everyone else - could you do it? That's kind of like life...  Everyone who is born will die, but not everyone who is born lives. Some give up way too soon and never finish the race.  Though they live, they do so as if they aren't ... Get back in the race and RUN.

Part 2 of our album review and interview with Slug from the Marvelous 3

What was supposed to be an album review of The Marvelous 3's amazing major label debut release ended up being crashed by the M#'s amazing drummer and all-around good dude, Slug Mitchell...  This is part 1 of 2

Education is the key to bridging the gap of the so-called economic class wars, and yet - there are those that would rather complain about the haves and the have-nots rather than educate themselves and create positive change.Let's have some real talk about money and your future.

The title pretty much sums this one up... It's a REAL one on the REAL DEAL!

We've all had em... Sometimes we missed it. Maybe we just weren't paying attention or maybe we thought we weren't worthy - but second chances are what being human is all about. 

Every now and again, someone comes along in your family that changes everything... Are you the ONE?

What we do over and over with frequency can either enrich your life or destroy your life.  What do you do with frequency?

You never know the effect what you might say will have upon someone...  Read that again. 

How do you view your place in life? Our past may have something to do with who were are current;y, but where we are going and who we want to be there have everything to do with looking forward.

So, yall may have been wondering where we've been the last few weeks so, in this episode, Keith catches us up. Lots of life happening in the last few weeks and so besides catching you up on that, we will also look into 20 seeds for good leadership inspired by the passing of a man who was a giant among men, knee replacement, college graduations, and a sorted bag of goodies to keep you entertained and maybe educated for about 30 minutes.Stay tuned - The Real Deal Podcast is about to get louder in the coming weeks!

In the wake of Taylor Hawkins's tragic passing, we thought we'd break down one of our favorite albums of all time, which just so happens to be a foo fighters record.Getting real about the colour and The shape on The Real Deal!

Scott and Keith get real about personal responsibility. 

Competition can be a healthy motivator... it can also be an unhealthy mindset - which is it for you? Keith and Scott get real about being competitive on the Real Deal!

Way too often we never tap into our potential due to fear of the unknown. The best decision of your life could just be on the other side of that decision - What would it take for you to make the jump?Real talk on the Real Deal about what it means truly take a leap of faith.

IT is long overdue for another TOP 5 - This time, Scott and Keith list their top 5 Male rock vocalists along with several honorable mentions.

Can you dream too big?Can you dream big enough?Can Mike Pence go to lunch with anyone but his wife? We answer all these questions and MORE, today on The Real Deal Podcast with Scott and Keith!

This is the first of many. These will more than likely be dubbed "The best bands you've never heard of"album reviews from bands and their albums that have had an impact or been important to Scott and I. Today's offering is from the band Jellyfish and their sophomore album entitled "Spilt Milk".Imagine The Beatles married Queen at The Beach Boys house with ELO officiating the wedding... That marriage would be Jellyfish and their first baby would be this album. Pure talent, incredible songwriting, undeniably ear-pleasing. This is Jellyfish and The Real Deal's review of their album Spilt Milk - Jump In!

The current administration is a bad joke and no one is laughing - except the rest of the world. No other country in the world has an open border except the U.S and one has to wonder why and who is behind it. I think we all know, but we are gonna have some real talk about whats going on at the border, on the real deal.

With this season's theme of "Storytellers" in mind, Frank Fontsere definitely has a great one to tell. As the drummer for Atlanta based Rap Metal Pioneers " Stuck Mojo" to the drummer to the acclaimed metal band "Fozzy" featuring WWE Wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, Frank has toured the world, entertained 1000's and built a name for himself as one of the hardest hitting and solid drummers in the industry today. With all of that in mind, Frank decided it was time to leave the music business to pursue other passions as well as the pursuit of his own identity outside of the music business. Jump in with us for this episode where Scott and I have some real talk, with a Real Deal from the Rock world to discuss his history, his present, and his future  - where is in his own story. Buckle up - its a 2-hour ride with Frank Fontsere from Stuck Mojo and FozzyYou can find out more about Frank and his art here https://instagram.com/frankfontsereart?utm_medium=copy_linkYou can support Frank in his new chapter of life herehttps://gofund.me/681bc310

The words "Try" and "Can't" are 2 of the most limiting words in the English language... Also 2 of the most liberating. How is that even possible? Let's have some Real Talk and "try and can't" on the REAL DEAL!

Episode 1 of Season 2 is here!

Season 1 is in the books! See yall in 2022 for Season 2 of the Real deal podcast! Scott and I have a lot planned for the oncoming year but were first felt like we needed to bring this one to close, look inward a bit and give a huge shout of gratitude to YOU  who all make this work. Yall truly are The REAL DEAL!

It's unavoidable and it's no fun to talk about - but Death is the central issue of life. Scott and Keith get real about death in this episode and why so many are scared of it and others not so much. What makes the difference?Well, it might not be as black and white as you might think...  Let s jump in and get Real about death on the Real Deal.

Keith is solo on this episode asking the question, "What moves you?" What ought to move you? How do thoughts become actions and if we know, are we even aware of it? There is a lot to be said about people who are properly motivated. Mountains can be moved .Real Talk about what moves us, on The Real Deal

As the year winds down, we always reflect on the days leading up to the new year... the possibilities - The failures ... The culmination of a life lived. After attending more funerals than I have ever cared to in a 12 month period, getting older means getting real about the possibility of death. When we were young, it hardly ever crossed our minds... But now, it's an everyday occurrence, almost. But with that comes the blessings of a life lived and the possibility that each moment brings with it.. yea, getting old ain't so bad. Real talk about getting old, on the Real Deal. 

Just some real talk about the things we are thankful for, how much we hate black Friday and why thanksgiving shouldn't be the only day we are thankful. What are you thankful for?

They don't work. We all know it... but what we may not know is why. What if, with just a little adjustment - you could not only keep your resolutions but you could finally realize your best self... It's possible. We just have to get real about it. Real talk about resolutions, on The REAL DEAL

At some point in all of our lives - we have either been bullied or been the bully. Either way, those moments stick with you forever.  The sad part is that bullying still exists and will continue to as long as people believe they can exert themselves over someone else. What used to look like someone physically pushing their weight around looks a lot like internet trolls and cancel culture these days. We have to be aware, be introspective, and proactive all at once to be vigilant against bullies. Reall talk the Real Deal.

Success is the culmination of a series of failures... What lessons have some of your biggest failures taught you?

It all begins with attitude. What you get, is what you give... Couldn't we all use a little more gratitude?

No matter where you are in life... no matter your station or status - someone is always watching you... Being influenced by you...what kind of influence will you be?

Work is a privilege. Nothing wrong with anticipating a needed break at the end of your workweek. Nor is there anything wrong with enjoying the fruit of your labors... But if we live with the mentality of only working for the paycheck, but not the experience or the knowledge gained, we miss then the benefits of the privilege of working. 

How many of us didn't realize the last time that we played outside with our friends when we were kids was the last time we would do that? Or the last time we would talk to a friend before that passed? The truth is sometimes we know it's the last day on the job and sometimes we don't... but what matters is what we did on the days in between the first day and the last day.

The question we are born asking but stop at some point in life - why? This is a question we should be asking more and more, and yet we arent.... Why?  Why, Why WHY?find out on the Real Deal!

Whether it's learning leadership, training for a marathon, getting healthy, or just trying to make it through this life - all action begins with a thought. Because of that, there are a million possible versions of yourself that are all one thought or decision away. Tahj Howell, IFBB Pro and fitness trainer takes exactly that approach to life, his family, and his business. Get ready for some real talk about what it takes to find the best version of yourself

It takes all 3 in every facet of life- which one are you? Let's discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly right here, on The Real Deal.

Hold On Pain Ends.This acronym for HOPE has brought several moments of both serenity and determination to me when I need either (or both) of them the most.  What is GRIT? Where does it exist?How do you get it? Find out on this episode of The Real Deal!