Oregon Institute of Technology's Mascot Program Manager, Brooke Eldridge, joins the show to discuss her journey as "Hootie the Owl." Brooke talks about how she has brought new life to this 50+ year old mascot. From exclusive camp invites from the Philly Fanatic himself, to being featured on ABC Nightline News, to sky diving, hoping to attempt a Guinness World Record, and her mission to get Hootie into the Mascot Hall of Fame, Brooke discusses it all!! You won't to miss this fun and exciting episode that caps off season 2!!!

Erika sits down with Ryan to discuss her role as a health and wellness program consultant. Erika works with corporations to instill individualized wellness models within their organizations. During the episode, she discusses how organizations can maximize engagement while identifying key areas within the workplace that can be targeted. Erika also discusses some of the challenges in motivating employees to participate and ways in which to individualize designs to match each employee's wellness goals. This is a fascinating conversation that will likely resonate with many!

Major Aarik Jay Devenger joins the show to discuss the advancements in artificial intelligence as it pertains to militarized weapon systems. In this episode, Major Devenger talks about the ethical considerations with the use of AI in the military, how the military is utilizing AI to its advantage, while determining how to best counter AI weapon systems used by our adversaries. Major Devenger will be moving to D.C this month to begin an assignment at the United States Pentagon. If you like what you see, please give us a follow and make sure to listen to this episode that airs June 12th!!!

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Radio Host, Hank Stolz, joins the show to talk about his time as a radio host, as well as his days as the owner of Same Bat Channel Comics. Hank has had an amazing journey throughout his career, so you'll want to tune in for this one!

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Micaela joins the show to talk about her role as an Immersive Theater Director with the Murder Mystery Co. Micaela directs a show called "Speak Easy, Die Softly" located at Carmine's Time Square in New York City. Murder Mystery Co. was featured on the ABC hit show Shark Tank where CEO Scott Cramton partnered with American Producer, Jason Blum, who is the CEO of Blumhouse Productions, the company best known for films such as Paranormal Activity, Insidious, Halloween (2018-2022), The Purge, and Whiplash. Micaela shares professional and personal stories that will keep you hooked!

Julianne joins the show to discuss her time as a News Reporter with WBNG12 in Binghamton, NY, WPRI12 in Providence, RI, and Boston25 in Boston, MA. Julianne discusses her time interning with NBC at the 2012 London Olympics, as well as her favorite and most challenging moments as a reporter.

Season two premiers with Ryan sitting down with long time friend, Sean Kenyon to discuss his time as a Tire Carrier and Shop Mechanic for Reaume Brothers Racing. Join us as Sean shares his most memorable nascar moments, his journey through the Nascar Institute of Technology, and how he got his big break into Reaume Brothers. Reaume Brothers Racing became a full-time operation in 2018, participating in the Nascar Craftsman Truck Series where they currently run three trucks with three full time drivers. In 2022, the team made their Nascar Cup Series debut, qualifying for the 64th running of the Daytona 500. Racing legend Jacques Villeneuve placed 22nd out of 43. In 2025, the team signed former child actor, Frankie Muniz to a full time ride.

In the season one finale, Chris sits down with Ryan to discuss his time camping off the grid in Awash National Park, Ethiopia studying hamadrayas baboons and the challenges that came with this experience. Chris also talks about his year managing a research base in Kenya that highlighted field data collection techniques for the conservation of primates. You'll hear about wildlife encounters, navigating inclement weather, and the behavioral patterns of the hamadrayas baboon population.

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Thank you to everyone who has tuned into season one!! It was really a special season, that took a lot of work across the board. I want to thank our graphic designer, Matt Regan who developed the the logo and all of the templates that made my work so much easier! I'd also like to thank my wife, Ashley Haynes for working with me to develop the concept of the show and coming up with the title. As well as, Matt Maclagan for sitting down and going through all of the technical work. Without these three there would not have been a show, and it really was a team effort! Keep an eye out for season two sneak peaks, scheduled guests, and release dates!