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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Sugartime Inc.    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features David Sugarman, the former Wall Street vice president who talked his way into the NBA Players Association without a law degree and built a one-stop business empire for pro athletes under his "Sugar" persona.   David breaks down signing New Edition with $900 to his name, then the fallout years later: a federal grand jury testimony against his best friend, Fugees co-founder Pras Michel, tied to fugitive financier Jho Low, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Obama campaign money — plus the jail stint and divorce that cost him everything.   Wall Street, the Fugees, a fugitive financier, and a fall from grace — this episode has all of it, and somehow David is still standing. This one needs to be heard, not summarized.     

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Vet Claims  LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a gut-punch entrepreneurial story with Luke Simianer — a Purple Heart recipient who was shot in Afghanistan at 19, discharged with nothing, and ended up homeless, living out of his car with his dog before he ever built anything. Luke breaks down how he turned that rock bottom into VetClaims.ai, a company that's helped over 70,000 veterans fight the VA's broken disability system — exposing the predatory "claim sharks" who pocket 5-6x a veteran's payout increase, the military sexual trauma nobody talks about, and why he thinks the whole VA model needs to be torn down and rebuilt. If you're a veteran, you may be owed money the government is banking on you never collecting. This episode tells you exactly how the system is rigged — and how to beat it.  

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for July 30, 2026. We open with the Texas Senate race — where Democratic nominee James Tallarico released a polished campaign ad called Waking Up, featuring him driving a full-sized Dodge Ram 1500 through Texas oil fields and farm country. There's one problem: it's not his truck. Tallarico drives a Chevrolet Colorado, but its tinted windows made the interior too dark for filming, so his campaign rented the Dodge from a local company. We make the distinction between normal campaign staging and renting a persona — because the entire ad was designed to sell Tallarico as a natural extension of working Texans, and the truck was the centerpiece of that message. We also note that Republicans handed Democrats an opening by nominating Ken Paxton — damaged goods with a messy personal and political record — instead of Wesley Hunt, who would have won this race by a landslide. Texas Republicans got this one wrong. In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, President Trump's Attorney General nominee Todd Blanch is in limbo after John Cornyn and Thom Tillis signaled they would not support him in the Senate Judiciary Committee — concerned about a proposed fund to compensate victims of political prosecution under Biden, including January 6th defendants, even after Blanch testified under oath the deal was dead. Trump is reportedly considering withdrawing the nomination until both senators leave office in January. Then the federal government demanded Colorado repay $8 million in Medicaid funds after an audit found the state had billed for services totaling more than 24 hours in a single day for the same patients — a mathematical impossibility. Colorado disagrees with the findings. And thousands of military-age North African men breached the border between Morocco and Spain at Ceuta — overwhelming local law enforcement, with at least nine people killed in the chaos. Spain's Supreme Court recently ruled that sea arrivals cannot be deported without due process hearings. Most of Spain's borders are water. We also cover the WNBA's latest self-inflicted embarrassment — the league itself posted and then deleted a video from All-Star Weekend showing Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese apparently agreeing to a $400 bet on the outcome of a game between their own teams. The WNBA's own rulebook explicitly prohibits players from wagering on league games, with penalties ranging from fines to lifetime bans. We ask the obvious question: what are the odds that Angel Reese faces the same consequences Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham would face in the same situation? Our American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson respond to a listener question about the growing number of rules new parents are imposing on grandparents before they can see a newborn — mandatory vaccinations, isolation periods, mask requirements, no kissing — and trace it directly to the damage Anthony Fauci did to medical credibility during COVID. A generation raised on social media sees the exception, not the rule, and draws sweeping conclusions from rare worst-case scenarios. Teri's advice: get the vaccines with 50-year safety records, do your research on the newer ones, and for the love of everything good — let grandparents kiss the babies. We dig into a J7 report — tracking antisemitic violence in the seven countries with the largest Jewish populations outside Israel — which found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in the Western world since 1994. There were 23,000 antisemitic attacks in those seven countries last year alone, including 20 murders of Jewish people motivated by hatred of Jews — three in the United States. We trace the rise to mainstream media coverage of Israel's response to October 7th that portrayed military action against a terrorist organization as genocide — providing ideological cover for people who were already antisemitic to act. We also connect it to the intersectionality framework that positions whoever appears most oppressed as the default sympathetic party — a framework that simultaneously claims to support women, gay people, and Palestinians, without reckoning with the fact that none of those three positions are compatible with each other under Hamas governance. For our first Bright Spot, President Trump announced that Middle East mediators — including Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey — have reached an agreement on the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, with a phased plan to rebuild Gaza, establish a new Palestinian government, and guarantee Israel's security. We call it what it is: not a ceasefire, not a pause, but a structured plan — and potentially the most significant Middle East development in a generation. For our second Bright Spot, the island nation of Micronesia — 75,000 people spread across 607 islands in the South Pacific — used to charge $65 per megabit per second per month for internet access because the government ran the only internet provider. When the government ended its monopoly and allowed private companies in — including Starlink — the price dropped 99% to 78 cents per megabit and internet access jumped from nearly nothing to 88% of the population. All they did was end the government monopoly. We connect it directly to New York City's government grocery store plan — and suggest Mamdani study Micronesia before he opens his first store. We also cover New York City bodegas allegedly allowing customers to use EBT food stamp cards to purchase kratom — an herbal extract not approved as food, a drug, or a dietary supplement — and potentially THC products. We call it what it is: SNAP trafficking, a federal crime that diverts money intended for nutrition into products that have nothing to do with nutrition. We also note that families of 9/11 victims are asking organizers of the 25th anniversary Ground Zero memorial to bar Mayor Mamdani from attending — citing his political positions, his anti-Semitic endorsements, and his statement during his campaign that the worst thing about 9/11 was that his aunt feared people were looking at her suspiciously. We say that day belongs to the families and to the fallen — and that Mamdani would be a distraction from both. And we close with 73-year-old Dave Whitlow of Richmond, Virginia — who has spent eight years volunteering twice a week at the Children's Hospital of Richmond as a professional cuddler of premature babies. On busy days he holds eight different babies, some weighing less than two pounds, giving them the human contact their developing systems need. As he places each one back into their NICU bed, he tells them the same thing: grow strong, grow smart, grow kind. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Alive Print Shop    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Austin Boyd, the Las Vegas entrepreneur who turned a $3,000 loan into a multimillion-dollar apparel company, supplying the UFC and Fortune 500 brands.   Austin breaks down the emergency order that landed his first major account, the week COVID erased 80% of his revenue, and the bet that took his family's life savings to zero before the comeback. He also unpacks co-founding a med spa with his wife, why merch might be the easiest revenue unlock for anyone with an audience, and how faith has shaped every high-stakes call.    Seventeen years, one garage, zero shortcuts — this is what building something real actually looks like. Entrepreneurs, don't skip this one.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Mitch Rice    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/   Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a raw and unfiltered testimony with Mitch Rice, the roofing contractor who turned $800 and zero industry experience into a multi-million-dollar business — hitting $1 million in revenue within his first six months.   Mitch opens up about the opiate addiction that nearly consumed him, the daughter he lost before she was born, and the faith that pulled him from rock bottom into rebuilding his life — and his business — from nothing.   He's not here to sell you anything. This is one man's proof that faith can carry you through the unthinkable — and it might just change how you see your own struggle.  

Claim your tariff refund at realtariffs.com   This episode was sponsored by Cardiff  LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ "Nobody talks about the $80 billion the government still owes small businesses."   Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a wake-up call with Trevor Hall, the CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner who's spent two decades untangling the tax code — and now leads the charge helping businesses claim tariff refunds most don't even know they're owed.   Trevor breaks down the three-phase refund process and the 180-day clock most business owners don't realize is ticking. He exposes the six-figure filing mistakes he's personally caught before they cost real companies real money. Plus, he reveals the little-known buyout option that pays out 70–95% of your refund upfront, no strings attached.   The government is sitting on billions it's legally required to hand back — and banking on the fact that most people never find out. This episode pulls back the curtain on exactly how that game works.  

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ "Nobody in Washington will say America first when it comes to Israel."   This Dropping Bombs episode welcomes back Bobby Sauce (Bobby Sausalito), the South Florida comedian and political commentator whose unfiltered takes on politics, current events, and the economy have racked up tens of millions of views and made him a Turning Point USA Ambassador.   Bobby breaks down the deepening U.S. Israel military entanglement, the $30 million campaign that took out Thomas Massie for daring to question it, why Charlie Kirk's case still doesn't add up, and how a BRICS fueled dollar collapse could dwarf every other headline in the room.   This isn't a talking points debate. It's two guys asking the questions everyone's afraid to ask out loud. Listen before the next "unrelated" congressman gets primaried out.  

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Roof Shield   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a blue-collar blueprint for real wealth with Kenny Robinson — a former 13-year law enforcement officer (SWAT and K9) who traded a badge for a business, built a roofing company voted Baldwin County's #1 contractor, then launched Roof Shield, a proprietary roof rejuvenation system spreading across the country.   Kenny breaks down how one injury on a roof led to a $18,000 week, why most contractors stay broke chasing one-time jobs instead of recurring revenue, and how a five-year warranty and reapplication cycle turns a single roof into a client for life.   Whether you're stuck in a job that's capped your income, sitting on a skill you haven't figured out how to scale, or just tired of starting over every time you win a customer, this episode shows what's possible when you stop chasing one-time paydays and start building something that pays you again and again.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features returning guest Sean V. Bradley alongside Cody Carter, an Orange County Toyota salesman who just became a Guinness World Record holder by selling 1,799 vehicles in a single year, a number verified directly by Toyota.   Sean breaks down the mechanics behind it: the proprietary website that hides pricing behind a signup wall, the Facebook groups that turn into sales within the hour, and the nationwide auto broker network Cody built to close deals most salesmen couldn't touch, all while he works a 9 to 2 showroom schedule.   Cody didn't inherit a dealership, win a lottery, or catch a lucky break. He just figured out a better way to do something everyone said couldn't be improved, and that's a lesson worth stealing no matter what you sell.    

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a fighter's story with a scientist's obsession: Pat Miletich, the first-ever UFC Welterweight Champion, UFC Hall of Famer, and the coach who trained over a dozen world champions inside Miletich Fighting Systems. Pat traces his path from a childhood spent gasping for breath to the self-made protocol that healed him in ten days, then unpacks 38 years of research linking depleted soil to America's exploding rates of chronic illness — and the four pillars he says can reverse it, starting in your own backyard. You don't need a lab or a doctor's permission to fix what's broken in you. This episode hands you the blueprint.  

A wall of text doesn't make you sound smart, it makes people stop listening. We're obsessed with one question: how do you explain a complex topic so clearly that your team, customers, or board can repeat it back and act on it?We walk through our “tiptoe framework,” a visual storytelling method that starts with an infographic (the beach), moves into a simple slide deck (step-by-step visuals), and only then delivers the detailed leave-behind PDF for the people who want to go deeper. Along the way, we show how NotebookLM can turn messy inputs like notes, links, and documents into organized insights that follow the rules of story, so your message lands fast instead of feeling like noise.To make it real, we demo the approach using stablecoins and explain them in plain English: why they exist, how a stablecoin aims to hold a roughly one US dollar value, what “backed by reserves” means, and why stability matters for everyday payments and instant cross-border transfers. We even share a favorite prompt for teaching complex ideas with structure and style: explain it like an eighth grader in seven steps in the style of a graphic novel.We close with a practical content system for busy leaders: capture natural conversations, harvest the “golden nuggets,” and publish clear assets that build thought leadership without endless prep. If you found this useful, subscribe, share it with a leader who needs sharper communication, and leave a quick review. What's the hardest topic you've been asked to “make make sense”?Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Listeners share the "everyone knows that" facts they learned the hard way and we share an important warning about falls.  Episode highlights: Listener Follow-Up: Remember that even a small fall can lead to a big injury. [00:57] Lessons Learned the Hard Way—spare tires, elevator exit stars, gas tank arrows, and more [02:42] Try This at Home: We share listeners' examples of facts everyone else seemed to know--but they didn't. [15:05] Demerits & Gold Stars: Elizabeth's demerit: late to fill out school health forms; Gretchen's gold star: to Elizabeth's family for making the long trip for the 4th of July  [27:35] Mentioned in this episode: Food & Wine: What the Color of Your Bread Tag Really Means  Gretchen's Reading Retreat guide: happiercast.com/readingretreat Who Needs Friends by Andrew McCarthy (Amazon, Bookshop)  Virginia Woolf's Diary, Vol. 3 (Amazon, Bookshop)  Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff  LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Dropping Bombs brings back Flat Earth Dave, and this round is even more intense than the first. Real pushback, tougher questions, and neither side backing down. Dave breaks down why the moon landing still doesn't add up, why NASA's own physics doesn't hold together, and what's really hidden behind Antarctica's ice wall. He's still offering three Bitcoin, worth around $300K, to anyone who can prove him wrong. If you watched the first episode, you already know this one goes even further. If you didn't, this is the conversation that will make you question everything you thought you knew.

#170 Montreal Day 2: Old Montreal, St. Helen's Island & Travel Tips Planning a trip to Montreal? In this episode of the Everyday Bucket List Podcast, Karen and Rich share highlights from day two of their adventure, including Old Montreal, St. Helen's Island, and the beautiful floral sculptures at the Jardins des Floralis. If you're following this travel series, check out Episode 167 to hear how the trip began. Each episode can also be enjoyed on its own. In this episode: Exploring Old Montreal and Notre-Dame Basilica Lunch at Le Petit Dep Ferry vs. Metro to St. Helen's Island Visiting the Jardins des Floralies The Old Port boardwalk and zipline Trying authentic Montreal poutine Travel dos and don'ts to save time Karen and Rich share what they learned while exploring the city, including a ferry scheduling mistake that changed their plans, simple French etiquette tips, and why the Metro may be a better option if you're on a tight schedule. They also discuss visiting the famous giant floral sculpture, strolling the Old Port, and ending the day with authentic poutine before sharing one of their biggest tips: visit Notre-Dame Basilica earlier in the day so you don't miss it before closing. Whether it's your first trip to Montreal or you're looking for fresh travel ideas, this episode is full of fun things to do and practical tips to help you make the most of your visit. CLICK THE LINKS BELOW OR CUT AND PASTE THEM INTO YOUR BROWSER: Binge-listen to my Summer Travel Playlist: https://spoti.fi/4dHAaKf Binge-listen to my USA Travel Podcast Episodes: https://bit.ly/4fyfh53 Listen to Next: Planning a Martha's Vineyard Vacation: Tips for All Budgets (Ep 123) Places to Visit in Connecticut for Your Next Bucket List Trip (Ep 121) Why a Providence, Rhode Island Visit is Definitely Worth It! (Ep 35) Discover Fun Things to Do in Rhode Island (Ep 54) Montreal Part 1 (Ep 167) RESOURCES: If you'd like to support my work, check out: https://buymeacoffee.com/edbl Grab a copy of The Everyday Bucket List Book: https://amzn.to/3vwxz2K If you'd like a voiceover or video content for your product or service, click here. Connect with me: Website: KarenCordaway.com Twitter (X): @KarenCordaway https://x.com/karencordaway Pinterest: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.pinterest.com/EverydayBucketList/ TikTok: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.tiktok.com/@everyday_bucket_list If you're enjoying this podcast, please rate and review it. Your feedback helps us know what episodes you'd like to hear next. Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products, services, and resources I personally use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for your support. https://karencordaway.com/disclaimer/  

A few years ago I lost half a million dollars in 30 days. Not in crypto, not in a speculative bet. In the business I built from my parents' basement and launched on $3,000 from a credit card. And the part that still gets me is that the loss itself was not the dangerous part. The dangerous part was everything that led up to it. Here is the thing nobody warns you about: your most vulnerable moment as a founder is not when things are falling apart. It is when everything is working, people are telling you everything you touch turns to gold, and you start to believe it. In this episode, I share the full story publicly for the first time, what actually caused it, how I got through it, and the two lessons that came out of it and completely changed how I build now. Here's what you'll take away: Why success is the moment you need to be most paranoid, not most relaxed, and what stops most founders from seeing it that way How spending $1 million a month on ads with no back end system or unit economics in place set up the fall before it happened The ego shift that happens when you stop questioning, stop running worst case scenarios, and start thinking the machine will just keep running Ray Dalio's principle of pain plus reflection equals progress, and why most founders feel the pain and skip the part that actually matters Why being in the repeat business is the first thing I focus on now when building anything What Drew Houston means when he says founders must be learning machines, and how I stopped being one right when it mattered most If you are in a season right now where something has gone wrong, or you are riding a wave and quietly getting comfortable, this episode is for you. The reflection is where the progress lives. If you're loving this solo series, I'd love to hear your feedback. Email me directly at nathan@foundr.com — I read every reply. Hope you enjoy it. WANT TO GROW YOUR BRAND WITH META ADS? Join the Foundr Operators Waitlist → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/operators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast⁠

Trump reignites war against Iran. Has Trump recognized the flaws in his Iran strategy? Kareem from Cairo joins Tony with analysis of what American allies in The Middle East really think about Trump's Iran strategy. Kamran from Iran tells Tony that Iran plans ground invasions of Gulf States. Margot in Israel tells Tony that Israel did not participate in last week's bombings, but anticipates an Iran strike.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Andelina Storm Grossi, the Gen Z author who recently graduated with a psychology degree after turning her own collapse—crushing anxiety, high cortisol, mold poisoning in her dorm, and losing a close friend to suicide—into Sanity in the Storm, a book bridging faith and mental health for anyone wrestling with anxiety, depression, or spiritual overwhelm.    Andelina breaks down why comparison culture is quietly destroying her generation, how she fought back with routine and discipline instead of medication, and why she believes the "enemy" isn't your mind—it's what you let it believe.    If you've ever talked yourself out of checking on someone because "they seem okay," this episode makes the case for why that hesitation could cost someone everything.    

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff, Integrity Meter Solutions &The Nunn Better Podcast   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode goes underground with Johnny Nunn, co-founder of Integrity Meter Solutions — a guy who's spent nearly 30 years in the plumbing and water world, working every job from meter reader to service manager before betting on himself.   Johnny breaks down how leak detection and submetering have cut water waste by up to 80% in multifamily properties, the day his biggest client walked away and forced a total rebuild, and why a mechanical device called the Water Block could stop the next catastrophic flood in your own house.   Water is the one bill nobody questions — until it's too late. This episode shows you exactly what you're missing.  

The road of life can be tough, but don't make it harder by exiting at Transgressor Way (Prov 13:15).

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Coleman Automotive Group   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a blueprint for building a dealership empire with Kyle Coleman and Ralph Marcuccilli. Kyle, the 20-year automotive veteran who left his GM seat in 2024 to acquire, turn around, and scale from zero to six dealerships in under 20 months, and Ralph, the three-decade banking and fintech leader now backing him as capital allocator through Prime Dealer Equity Fund.   They break down the accountability culture behind his 2,000% sales jump, why manufacturers are forced to keep dealers profitable, and the playbook for buying underperforming stores; Ralph reveals how his family banking roots and a fintech exit shaped the investor protections built into their fund, with 40 rooftops as the target. If you've ever wanted a piece of one of America's last true money-printing businesses, this episode shows you exactly how to get in before the door closes.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Peptive Health    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers straight talk on the peptide boom with Tyler Pucci, the high-school dropout turned door-to-door sales phenom who built one of the largest solar sales organizations in the country before walking away to found Peptiva Health.   Tyler breaks down why most peptide sellers are hiding behind a "research-only" FDA loophole to move untested, knockoff product, the real science behind compounds reversing obesity and cognitive decline, and how he turned his own health transformation into a licensed, DEA-approved operation people can't stop reordering from.   If you're putting anything into your body without knowing where it actually came from, this episode could save you from a very expensive mistake. Listen before you buy another vial from a guy named Steve.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & McClellands Contracting and Roofing    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a gritty redemption story with Brock McClelland, the Western Pennsylvania founder who went from opiate addiction and a rehab bed to building an 8-figure roofing and contracting company in under five years. Brock breaks down the covenant with God that pulled him out of the trenches, how he turned a family gutted by overdose and chaos into McClellands Contracting & Roofing, and why he sold off a piece of the company to lock in an 8-figure partnership deal. He also unpacks His Plan My Grind, his new platform for men who've lost their alignment and need a way back. If you think your past disqualifies you from building something real, this conversation says otherwise — and proves it.

In binge eating recovery, many people believe they should be able to keep every food in the house, eat every food casually, and handle every food environment without support. But recovery is not about proving you can do everything the hard way.In this episode, we talk about guardrails: practical supports that make desired behaviors easier and reduce the setups that tend to make eating feel chaotic. Guardrails might include buying smaller portions, putting certain foods out of sight, using a Kitchen Safe, asking for help at home, planning food when traveling, or choosing the conditions that make a tricky food feel calmer.You'll learn why guardrails are not the same as bans, why needing support does not mean you're failing, and how to tell the difference between a supportive guardrail and punitive restriction.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

Send us Fan MailDJ J Shakes the Chosen One is back as The Media Slayers celebrate Aly's birthday and kick off a jam-packed episode. Marc takes listeners inside both nights of Jay-Z's historic Yankee Stadium concerts, while the crew weighs in on Tyga's latest release, the shocking arrest involving Big Tigger's wife, and the heartbreaking story of Nolan Wells. Add in the latest Love Island chaos, Adrian Broner's health reset, the unsettling possible building collapse in New York City, fresh Raising Kanan reactions, and plenty of laughs and hot takes along the way, and you've got an episode you don't want to miss.Support the showhttps://www.instagram.com/themediaslayers?igsh=Z2Z0NWR5Zm50Z3Zn&utm_source=qr

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & More Than Just Luck    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers raw, unfiltered stories with Greg Wier, the security industry entrepreneur who built and sold companies worth tens of millions after starting with nothing.   Greg breaks down the FTC nightmare that hit him after his company was already sold, the wild cases he uncovered as a private investigator, and the Jerry Springer executive producer he outs in the book — mistress, secret condo, and all. His memoir, More Than Just Luck, skips the sanitized version with a thank yous section and a f*ck yous section — and he's already writing book two, timed to drop the day he's legally free to name who really screwed him.   Greg isn't holding back in this episode, no matter who it pisses off.     

Downeast Mike Episode 136 *News & Commentary* Sunday, July 12th, 2026Our Motto: Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you! Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. In today's episode: Buy An NBA Franchise $5 Million (1973) Maine Man Does It The Hard Way (1973) Old Recipe Round-Up Clam Flat Shootings (1973)Thank you for listening! Please send your story suggestions, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Beacon Turf   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers raw redemption with Brandon Bess, the Beacon Turf founder who traded a childhood surrounded by drugs and prison for a $500 startup that's now reshaping Middle Tennessee's artificial turf market.   Brandon breaks down the decision that nearly cost him everything, why he ditched a red-ocean landscaping business for turf's blue ocean, and the franchise blueprint he's using to hand independent contractors a shot at the same success.   A kid who grew up watching his family deal drugs is now running a multimillion-dollar company — proof that where you start has nothing to do with where you end up.     

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & BNB Investor Academy   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a blueprint for building wealth with zero experience with Michael Elefante — the burned-out cold-caller who bought his first Airbnb in 2019 and turned it into a $27 million short-term rental empire.   Michael breaks down the "idiot tax" costing high earners millions, why boring rentals lose to million-dollar experiences (think turf golf courses and Dungeons & Dragons-themed bridges), and how he built a vertically integrated business — design, management, construction, and education — that runs on just 2 to 4 hours a week.   Most people are one property away from a six-figure tax write-off and don't even know it.    

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check Financial Intelligence Toolkit Steve started his first business at 16 out of his sister's garage with no money, no financial background, and no idea what he was doing. He made every mistake you can make.In this episode he shares the five lessons that would have saved him millions of dollars and thousands of hours if someone had told him earlier. Not motivational fluff. The real stuff that actually changes how you build and run a business.If you are earlier in your journey or just tired of learning things the expensive way, this is worth your time._______________________________________Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers raw oilfield-to-real-estate wisdom with Corey Thompson, a former drilling consultant whose straight-to-the-point, no-BS approach makes him unlike the gurus online. He walked away from a six-figure roughneck paycheck to build a vertically integrated Texas real estate empire from scratch.   Corey breaks down how he scooped up an 80-unit mobile home park and a distressed apartment complex for pennies on the dollar, why wholesaling and flipping are dead in today's market, and the cost segregation tax play blue-collar workers are sleeping on.   Whether you're chasing your next paycheck on a rig or stuck clocking in at a 9-to-5, this episode hands you the exact playbook for turning hard-earned cash into real, lasting freedom — no guru nonsense required.    

This episode is sponosored by Hulu. Stream PRISON BREAK on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Internationally. Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein discuss Prison Break episode 407, “Five the Hard Way,” opening with an explanation of the craps term “hard way” before reflecting on the production's Las Vegas shoot at the newly opened Planet Hollywood, including staying and filming on-site, the surreal “bubble” of casino life, and practical details like overheated door handles and early-morning casino atmosphere. They highlight comedic beats (including the Carrot Top gag), wardrobe and continuity decisions around Sara's outfits and scars, and debate story choices such as Sara's repeated honeypot attempts and the episode's “gay panic” pivot to Sucre, criticizing its logic and gender imbalance while noting how such writing would differ today. Callies shares a vivid on-set memory tied to postpartum depression, describing how it affected her behavior, went unrecognized for years, and later improved after seeking acupuncture and herbal support. They also touch on T-Bag and Gretchen's dynamic and briefly discuss TV scoring trends and how music guides audience engagement. For the full experience of enjoying Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul, subscribe to our Patreon channel where you can watch Sarah & Paul's running commentary on Ep 306 while re-watching the episode on Hulu or your home DVD collection. You can also watch in a group with other fans on our fan-led Discord server. Subscribe here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=116411884⁠⁠⁠⁠ -or- Click Link in Bio Patreon Subscribers get access to all of our Watch Parties and FanFiction (all captioned in six languages - English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Turkish), exclusive Ask Me Anything's with Sarah & Paul, and unannounced Discord drop-ins on our always rollicking server with fans and friends who come together from around the world. All for less than a cup of coffee. Leave us your comments, shoot us an email, or leave us a voicemail - we love hearing from all of you! prisonbreaking@caliber-studio.com (401) 3-PBREAK Watch the episode on YouTube - / @prisonbreakpodcast Follow us on Instagram - / prisonbreakpodcast Follow us on TikTok - / prisonbreakpodcast Merch!!! - https://pbmerch.printify.me/products #fyp #michaelscofield #saratancredi #michealscofield #prisonbreakedits #prisonbreak #wentworthmilleredits #wentworthmiller #editor #fyy #fyppp #saratancrediedit #prisonbreakseason1 #sarahwaynecallies #prisonbreakseason2 #scofield #fy #sarascofield #saratancrediedits #scofield Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands. If you want one yourself, reach out at https://www.littlebigbrands.com/ and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Six Figures in Six Weeks™   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Ken Christian Smith, a serial entrepreneur who stumbled into a luxury lighting empire serving celebrity estates and gated communities, all while running a completely different life as a certified naturopathic practitioner and author.   Ken shares how a $350 quote from a stranger behind a gate turned into a client list full of A-listers. He also breaks down his Six Figures in Six Weeks™ program, which teaches anyone, no construction experience required, how to add a high-ticket lighting division to their business or start one from scratch.   If you've ever wanted a low-cost business that pays big for just a few months of work, this episode hands you the blueprint.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Supreme Dental MX    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Frank Navarro, co-founder of Supreme Dental, the only clinic in Mexico with ten international accreditations. Patients, including celebrities, cross the border every day to get world-class dental work done for a fraction of what it costs in the U.S.   Frank shares how he built a thriving dental empire without ever becoming a dentist himself, and reveals the AI app that lets you preview your new smile before you even book a flight, backed by a lifetime guarantee.   Whether your teeth need work or you know someone who's been putting it off, this episode shows exactly how far your money can go, and once you hear it, you'll wonder why you didn't look into this sooner.    

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & EchoMav    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Trey Sprinkle, a former cop and pastor turned drone entrepreneur now running a $300 million defense company.   Trey shares how his time in Ukraine led him into drone warfare, why chip manufacturing could decide the next global conflict, and how his technology is already being used by the U.S. military.   This is a story about turning hard resets into massive opportunities, and it might just change how you think about where the world is headed next.  

What if the secret to lasting love isn't choosing between passion and stability, but learning how to create space for both? In this episode, we're exploring why so many of us feel pressured to pick between chemistry and security in early dating – and how that belief can leave us wondering if we're settling when the relationship feels calm or chasing relationships that feel exciting but lack a solid foundation. We discuss why passion and stability aren't opposites, why the "spark" is often mistaken for compatibility, and how lasting relationships are built by intentionally nurturing both excitement and safety over time. Enjoy!-Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/Read our book: How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide To Finding Your Person and Falling in Love: https://howtobedateable.com/Try the Dateable AI Dating Coach: Get personalized advice trained on our years of podcast episodes, courses and frameworks: https://studio.com/dateableFollow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcasts The Psychology of Relationships and Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/ Have you ever had a time in your life where you genuinely didn't want a serious relationship but still wanted connection and chemistry? Download the Fling app in the app store or visit fling.me today. Want to remove distractions from your dates? Download Brick and get 10% off at https://www.getbrick.app/DATEABLEOur Sponsors:* Avocado Green Mattress: Check out their mattress and furniture sale: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/DATEABLE* Losers Part One and Two by Harley LaRoux: Go get the book wherever books are sold in print or ebook or through https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Quince: Get free shipping and 365 day returns at https://quince.com/dateable* Ruggable: Get 10% off your first order, sitewide, with promo code DATEABLE at https://ruggable.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Kevin Trudeau is back on Dropping Bombs — the man who sold tens of millions of books worldwide, built a $25 billion empire from nothing, and spent nearly a decade in federal prison for refusing to stay silent.   Kevin pulls back the curtain on the pharmaceutical lies he exposed before RFK made it mainstream, the corrupt judge who finally admitted he was biased, and the government's true motive for destroying him. He breaks down the fly-on-the-wall wealth training the ultra-rich use that nobody talks about, the energy clearing method that unlocked a 40% revenue surge overnight, and the dangerous mistake you're making every time you say "I am."   This is the conversation the government spent years trying to prevent. If you're ready to see exactly how power, money, and control actually work — press play now. ______________   Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers the conversation they never wanted recorded — Kevin Trudeau, the man the government spent a decade trying to silence, and failed.   Kevin returns (as highly requested) to break down the fly-on-the-wall wealth training the ultra-rich use that nobody talks about, the energy clearing method that unlocked a 40% revenue surge in three days, and the dangerous mistake you're making every time you say "I am." Plus, the cliffhanger    This conversation isn't just about exposing the dark side of power — it's about empowering you to take charge of your life and manifest the reality you desire. If you're ready to break free from the limiting beliefs that have been quietly controlling you, press play now.   Plus, Kevin finally answers the cliffhanger that had everyone talking at the end of Part 1. Missed it? Watch here: https://youtu.be/GEVDLhw-6tQ?si=VICe5cgz_mmpk--R ____________ This conversation is packed with insights on manifestation, the nature of belief, and the significance of personal experience. If you're ready to unlock your true potential and embrace a life of abundance, this episode is a must-listen!   [Insert Timestamps here]  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Freedom Family Investments    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/   Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Dani Lynn Robison — a real estate investor who built eight companies, flipped over 1,000 properties, and has never missed a single investor payout.   Dani breaks down the difference between active and passive income, why she only invests in recession-proof real estate, and how to vet an operator before you hand over your money. She also gets into why the window to build a second income stream is closing faster than most people realize.   If you're still trading time for money, this conversation will change everything you thought you knew about wealth.     

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & East Coast Business Brokers LLC  Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Henry Galasso — a New York broker who started with $5,000 and a stack of business cards. Twenty-one years later, he's sold over 1,000 businesses and built one of the most dominant brokerage operations on the East Coast, now expanding into 37 states. Henry breaks down why most businesses aren't actually sellable, how a personal brand can quietly destroy your company's valuation, and why a $10+ trillion wave of boomer-owned businesses is about to flood the market. Plus, the one thing that separates brokers who close from the ones who disappear. If you own a business and haven't thought about your exit, you're already behind. This conversation could be worth more than whatever your company is worth right now — because knowing the number is just the beginning.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Top Tier Solar Solutions DM me "Top Tier" on IG at https://www.instagram.com/therealbradlea to get in on this gold rush   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Sam Van Wynen — the 28-year-old founder who built a nine-figure residential solar and battery company from the ground up, with no outside funding, and landed #4 on the Inc. 5000 with over 41,000% revenue growth in three years.   Sam breaks down the brutal $11 million loss that almost killed his company before it took off, the pivot he made within weeks of Trump eliminating the solar tax credit, and why the battery market is the biggest gold rush in home services right now. He also gets into what real masculinity looks like, his MMA record training alongside former UFC champion Chris Weidman, and the faith journey that turned a lifelong skeptic into a proud Mormon.   There's a gold rush happening right now in home services and most people are completely asleep on it. Sam breaks down exactly where the money is and how to get in. Don't sleep on this one.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Northeast Woodworks LLC LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Josh Norko — a former heroin addict who detoxed in Navy boot camp, hit rock bottom at 26, and walked out of a faith-based rehab program with nothing but a plan. That plan became Northeast Woodworks, a high-end custom cabinet shop he built from a two-car garage in Connecticut, packed up, and rebuilt from scratch in Central Oregon. Josh and his business partner Alex Reid break down how a solo cabinet maker can clear half a million a year, why blue-collar trades are becoming the new white collar, and how they've built a growing community teaching anyone — skilled or starting from zero — to launch and grow a cabinet business through Cabinet Mastery. Whether you're deep in addiction, stuck in a dead-end job, or just looking for a business you can build with your hands — Josh built his way out of all three. Now he's showing everyone else how. 

“I was a rare commodity.” Champ Bailey  Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey joins Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor for a conversation that goes far beyond football. Widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive backs to ever play the game, Champ reflects on the mindset, preparation, and discipline that helped build his legendary career. From his early days in the NFL to becoming a shutdown corner who rarely allowed quarterbacks to challenge him, he opens up about what made him different and the standards he held himself to every time he stepped on the field.  Revealing one of the hardest experiences Champ went through, he shares the tough reality of learning business, that sometimes no matter how good you are at something, if you aren't a decision maker's pick, you won't be given the chance for success. He takes us inside one of the biggest trades in NFL history, recounting his move from Washington to Denver and how that moment reshaped the trajectory of his career. He also revisits his remarkable 2006 season, when he reached the peak of his powers and cemented his reputation as one of football's most feared defenders. He also weighs in on comparisons to fellow all-time great Darrelle Revis, offering his perspective on the debate and what separates elite cornerbacks from the rest. The conversation wouldn't be complete without reliving one of the most iconic plays of his career — the unforgettable 99-yard interception return against New England. Champ gives a play-by-play breakdown of what he saw, what he was thinking, and how close he came to finishing the touchdown that fans still talk about today. We have some good laughs as he takes us inside what was going through his mind running down the field before he was brought down.  Now a father, Champ shares how life and leadership have evolved off the field, discussing family, fatherhood, and the lessons football taught him that he carries into raising his children.  From humble beginnings in Georgia to Canton, Ohio, Champ Bailey's story is one of talent, sacrifice, and perseverance, as he reflects on the self-belief that took him from a small-town athlete with big NFL dreams to one of the most dominant cornerbacks the game has ever seen...sharing invaluable advice for the next generation of athletes and the conversation is truly a masterclass in greatness from one of the game's all-time legends. Don't miss this unforgettable Pivot with Champ Bailey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Magai    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Dropping Bombs brings back Dustin Stout — the self-taught solo founder who bootstrapped an all-in-one AI platform (Magai) to over $1M in annual revenue in under three years, after burning through his life savings and hitting a personal rock bottom. Last time he was here, the episode nearly doubled his business overnight and crashed his servers.   This time, Dustin goes deeper — the darkest season of his life, the faith and people who pulled him back, and how he turned rock bottom into a company now preparing to raise its first round. He also breaks down why vibe coding is a trap, why current AI models are hitting their ceiling, and what's actually coming next.   Part business breakdown, part survival story — all of it worth your time.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs features Noah Eubanks, the 22-year-old who built a national fiber internet sales dealership from the ground up, personally closed over 600 accounts in a single year, and won the Golden Door Award at D2DCon9 while leading a 60-person team.   Noah breaks down the $42 billion government fiber gold rush hiding in plain sight, why door-to-door sales is the ultimate unfair advantage for young people with no degree and no capital, and the exact mindset shift that separates reps who quit from the ones clearing $20–$40K a month.   There's a $42 billion wealth transfer happening right now in neighborhoods across America, and most people have no idea it's there. Whether you're 18 with no plan, stuck in a salary job, or just tired of watching other people win — hit play before someone else in your neighborhood does.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs features Noah Eubanks, the 22-year-old who built a national fiber internet sales dealership from the ground up, personally closed over 600 accounts in a single year, and won the Golden Door Award at D2DCon9 while leading a 60-person team.   Noah breaks down the $42 billion government fiber gold rush hiding in plain sight, why door-to-door sales is the ultimate unfair advantage for young people with no degree and no capital, and the exact mindset shift that separates reps who quit from the ones clearing $20–$40K a month.   There's a $42 billion wealth transfer happening right now in neighborhoods across America, and most people have no idea it's there. Whether you're 18 with no plan, stuck in a salary job, or just tired of watching other people win — hit play before someone else in your neighborhood does. [Insert Timestamps here]  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Junk Rescue    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers blue-collar proof with Kyle McAnaugh, the Phoenix entrepreneur who started a junk removal company at 22 with one truck and a website, and scaled it into a seven-figure, three-division waste and demolition operation.   Kyle breaks down how he spotted demand before the market got crowded and why full-house demolitions are where the real margin hides. He also gets into how a $4 roadside sign turned into a $3,000 contract, and what it takes to go from residential cleanouts to landing commercial accounts with companies like In-N-Out Burger.   The opportunity in the trades isn't coming — it's already here. This is what building from scratch actually looks like.   

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Brian Fitzsimmons — a kid who dug a hole at 12, became the #1 koi importer in America, survived a fire that should have ended him, and now sells $300K fish to the likes of Jake Paul.   Brian reveals the mindset shift that took him from cleaning ponds to scaling a multimillion-dollar operation, why a single koi can go from $100 to $10,000 as it grows, and why the backyard swim pond is quietly making the swimming pool obsolete.   This is what it looks like when someone goes all in on the thing everyone else ignored — and gets filthy rich doing it.    

Why do so many of the things that make us stronger, healthier, and happier require doing things the hard way? Mike sits down with bestselling author, journalist, and researcher Michael Easter to explore the surprising benefits of discomfort, challenge, and voluntary hardship in a world engineered for convenience. Easter, whose work has appeared in Men's Health, Outside, Esquire, and Scientific American, discusses the ideas behind his bestselling books The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, along with his newest release, Walk with Weight: The Definitive Guide to Rucking. From carrying heavy loads to carrying life's burdens, Michael explains why the easiest path is rarely the most rewarding—and why embracing difficulty might be the key to a better life. Tip o' the hat to our excellent sponsors GoodRanchers.com Purchase any Father's Day Gift Box and get FREE Wagyu Burgers. Pestie.com/Mike to get an extra 10% off your order. K12.com/Rowe See what's possible for your child with K12's Career and College Prep NetSuite.AI/Mike to try NetSuite Next for FREE!