In this episode of Describe Your World, I sit down with my friend William for one of those conversations that manages to cover a little bit of everything—family, marriage, parenthood, career, hobbies, football, and the experiences that have shaped who we are.

William talks about his early life and family, his journey into nursing and where he hopes to take his career next, and what life looks like now as a husband and father. We also get into the hobbies and traditions he shares with his wife and kids, the things that keep him grounded, and the little pieces of everyday life that make his world uniquely his own.

And, naturally, we spend some time talking Clemson football.

This isn't a conversation with a grand thesis or a perfectly packaged life lesson. It's just two friends talking about where they've been, where they're headed, the people they love, and the things that make life enjoyable along the way. There are some thoughtful moments, some goofy ones, and plenty of easy conversation that comes from kindred spirits.

In this episode, writer and boxer Mark Connor joins me to talk about his debut memoir and poetry collection, It’s About Time (Millions of Copies Sold for Dad) — a heartfelt work inspired by powerful life experiences and the impact of his father's death. We explore the threads of family, heritage, Catholic faith, love, and the raw humanity that runs through his verse. Mark opens up about his journey from the boxing ring to the written page and back, the urgency to share his work before it was too late, and why human connection will always be worth fighting for.

Check out It's About Time (Millions of Copies Sold for Dad) on Amazon.

Also, explore more of Mark's work on Substack.

And follow him on Instagram!

Grief isn’t always about tears — sometimes it’s about relief, confusion, or the awkward silence that follows when no one wants to say, “She wasn’t a good person.”

In this candid episode, Travis and Katherine talk about the death of Kat's mother — a woman whose legacy includes abuse, manipulation, and emotional wreckage. Together, they unpack what it means to mourn someone you don’t miss, how to navigate complicated grief, and why “family” isn’t always sacred.

It’s a raw conversation — at times heavy, at times darkly funny — about survival, healing, and saying goodbye without pretending it was all okay.