In this episode of The Outlet, Shane sits down with Betty Simon for a real conversation about life, community, purpose, and the stories that shape who we become.

Betty shares her perspective on personal growth, mindset, resilience, and the importance of showing up with intention. This conversation goes beyond the surface and into the heart of what The Outlet is really about: hearing from the people who help make Douglas County what it is, one story at a time.

Honest, grounded, and full of heart, this episode is a reminder that everyone has a story worth listening to.

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Some people wait for permission.

Jake Tranter is building the thing anyway.

In this episode of The Outlet, Jake talks about filmmaking, self-trust, and what it takes to follow a passion that other people might not fully understand yet.

His advice?

Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Trust yourself.
Get a little delusional.
Keep going until the vision starts becoming real.

From filming on an iPhone to building Spiderking Studios right here in Douglas County… this is what local creativity looks like when someone refuses to quit.

Answer the call.

In this episode of The Outlet, Shane Hayes & Joseph Ziegler sit down with comedian Rodney Norman, known for his deadpan humor, unexpected wisdom, and strangely comforting reminders that everything is probably going to be okay.

What starts as a funny conversation turns into something deeper about comedy, perspective, life, and finding a way to laugh through the weirdness of being human.

Rodney brings the kind of humor that sneaks up on you, simple, dry, thoughtful, and somehow exactly what you needed to hear.

This episode is funny, honest, unexpected, and very much Rodney Norman.

👇 Watch, laugh, and try not to overthink it.

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