Welcome to the Fourth of July episode of House Calls: The Podcast. This year, as our country marks its 250th anniversary, Ti and Matt are honoring the occasion by sitting down with two remarkable young Americans who chose service at just 17 years old. Joining us are Lila Waldron, who has just completed her second year at the U.S. Naval Academy, and Finnley Dancy, who recently wrapped up her first year at West Point. Tonight, they’ll share what inspired them to pursue the service academy path, what they’ve learned along the way, and how their experiences have shaped their view of service, leadership, and country. With young leaders like Finnley and Lila, the future of our nation is in very good hands.

From Special Forces training to leading nature walks through Sherwood Forest, Billy Moulden has followed an inspiring path of service and leadership. In this episode of House Calls: The Podcast, we speak with Billy—a neighbor, teacher, camp director, and patriot—about the value of community, the importance of giving back, and the experiences that shaped his journey.

Welcome to this Father’s Day edition of House Calls.
Today, we’re joined by KK Smith for a heartfelt conversation about the role fathers—both biological and chosen—play in shaping our lives. KK shares the story of losing her dad, Eric, to cancer in July 2024, and reflects on how she, her sister Avery, and their mom, Missy, have continued to carry his love, wisdom, and example with them every day. It’s a powerful episode about love, loss, relationships, community, and leading by example. Thanks for listening—and if this episode resonates with you, please share it and subscribe.

To kick off our celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, House Calls the Podcast reunites the participants of Operation Rolling Thunder to reflect on their unforgettable cross-country road trip. Nearly 35 years ago to the day, five friends in two cars set out on an epic 11,939-mile journey over the course of nine weeks—an adventure that deepened their love of country and strengthened lifelong bonds of friendship. Be sure to visit our YouTube channel to watch the remarkable footage Phil McIntyre compiled to document the trip. https://youtu.be/UgygVQLA9kM?si=ggMfsS4Sj9pulGy6

In this engaging conversation, Matt gives Ti the space to share his insights on the intersection of medicine, politics, and personal values. Ti offers a unique perspective on the factor’s that those entering the medical field must think about before making the leap into med school. Specifically, the influence of one’s personality, their own political leanings and their chosen specialty.

Do you know the difference between a public school and a charter school? Neither did your hosts — at least not until they sat down with their friend Pat Crain, Assistant Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. In this conversation, Pat breaks down how students learn in different ways, why no single path fits everyone, and how a wide range of educational options can support every kind of learner across countless disciplines. And of course, it wouldn’t be a House Calls episode if Ti didn’t find a way to connect it all back to football.

Nothing fancy. Just a couple of lucky guys talking about how grateful they are to have their Mom's!

Quick heads-up: yes, there’s a podcast called Conan Needs a Friend, where Conan chats with A‑list celebrities and tries to turn it into a real-life friendship. That is not what’s happening here. If anything, Ti and Matt have the opposite problem: they have too many friends—and frankly, you can’t just unleash all that social power on the public without some kind of permit.

Case in point: today’s guest, Dan Baird. Not only is he one of his mom’s top 8 favorite children, he is also a virtuoso storyteller! His tale of the bull elk he shot is the kind of legend that gets passed down the way most families pass down recipes! No one tells it better than Dan himself. Enjoy!