I migliori Lightbulb podcast (2025)

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Lightbulb Chats ep#189 Mason Wright 1:35:00

3d ago1:35:00

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Send us a text This podcast is a deep, raw conversation tracing the guest’s journey from early childhood trauma and identity loss through sports, mental health struggles, and a near-suicidal breaking point, to rebuilding his life through running, discipline, and purpose. He explains how trauma rewires the brain, how environment and resilience shape…

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Pre-Dessert: We Play Trivia with A Legend 52:11

5d ago52:11

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What kind of idiot would marry Sean McPherson? Today you'll meet said idiot! Her name is Rachel Levitt and in what she calls "her largest act of public service," she married Sean in 2013. Chuck takes some movie titles around the globe to check their translations (01:20) and then we celebrate Hanukkah with 8 Crazy Questions (15:48). Rachel flexes he…

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Lightbulb Chats ep#188 William Person 1:31:06

10d ago1:31:06

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Send us a text This episode traces the guest’s life from discovering track at age six through elite collegiate athletics, Olympic trials, and bobsledding, where repeated head trauma quietly set the stage for severe cognitive decline. Years later, he faced dementia-like symptoms, panic attacks, memory loss, and constant suicidal ideation before real…

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Bready Mercury: We Play Trivia with an Adult Named Eyeball 41:15

12d ago41:15

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Do you know Eyeball? If you play trivia in the Twin Cities you might? Eyeball is a trivia nerd and trivia host and a co-protectorate of two sourdough starters. This week we kick it off with a round inspired by the film Clue! Chuck pulled out a round called "Anatomy of a Moniker" (14:33) and Sean brought a Simpsons Before and After (19:51). To close…

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Lightbulb Chats episode #187Jeff Schoep 1:32:48

17d ago1:32:48

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Send us a text Jeff shares how early family dynamics, a fascination with history, and a desire for belonging gradually pulled him into neo-Nazism, where he eventually became a national leader for 25 years. Over time, meaningful relationships, dialogue, and personal reflection caused him to question everything, leading him to leave the movement and …

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Bum Pop Era: We Play Trivia with Photographer Mike Madison 49:10

19d ago49:10

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We've got one of the most celebrated photographers in the Twin Cities with us in the No Brains No Lightbulbs studio today. Mike Madison aka Bump Opera aka Mad Son aka Bum Pop Era. First Sean flexes his taxonomy ignorance in a round called "Tax-On-A-You" (01:46). Then we hit Mike with some trivia about two of his favorite things: '80s hair metal (24…

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Jackin' for Burgs: Food Trivia with Em Cassel 49:28

26d ago49:28

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This week’s episode is all about food! Racket editor/owner and City Cast Twin Cities contributor Em Cassel joins NBNL to flex her love of fast food, raw pork, and great oldies. First Chuck sweetens the deal with a round of assorted chocolate trivia (02:11). Then we serve up some fast food questions for Em (13:48), and Chuck dishes out some movie/re…

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Lightbulb Chats #186 Britt Crowe 1:29:11

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Send us a text we sit down with a guest whose story moves from magical childhood imagination to the realities of anxiety, family transitions, and finding identity in art, music, and sport. She opens up about the journey through therapy, CrossFit, sobriety, and rediscovering herself with honesty and humor. This episode is a reminder that life rarely…

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A Limp Ding: Beatles and "Simpsons" Trivia with Holly Roberts 42:08

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Celebrated radio personality and Trivia Mafia host Holly Roberts joins the NBNL team for some awesome rounds of trivia about a few of her favorite things: The Beatles and "The Simpsons." First Chuck deals us a round of questions about playing cards (02:33). Then we drag a few Beatles song titles through the thesaurus for "Thesaurus Abuse: The Beatl…

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Lightbulb Chats #185 Taylor Doucet 1:19:44

1M ago1:19:44

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Send us a text This episode follows our guest’s journey from a sports-loving, skateboarding teenager who slid into dealing drugs and a drive-by shooting, to serving serious time in prison and discovering CrossFit behind bars. He shares how starting Redemption Road Fitness Foundation and teaching life-skills courses like The 7 Habits of Highly Effec…

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Puck Off 46:04

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Good luck to all of the competitors and staff at Trivia Mafia's Tournament of Champions! On the podcast we welcome the people's champ, Mike Davis, into the No Brains, No Lightbulbs studio. First Chuck puts us into a pickle of a round (01:15) before shuffling the deck with Mike (20:31). Sean puts hip-hop on the map (26:38) and wraps up the show with…

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Lightbulb Chats #184 Edmond Bradley 1:52:14

2M ago1:52:14

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore Edmund’s powerful childhood story of loss, being adopted by family, and how sports and strong mentors helped shape his resilience. He reflects on his journey through coaching, teaching, and the realization that real impact happens through relationships, presence, and supporting students beyond the classroo…

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What About Soups With Chicken? 40:47

2M ago40:47

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No guest today! Just Chuck and Sean and a pinch of Davis, bringing you plenty of great trivia and a little banter. Chuck gets the trivia work started with "-Men at Work" (02:10). Sean exposes Chuck's weak spots in "European Geography" (15:33), and Chuck finds one of Sean's Achilles heels: Trivia about books! (19:47). Sean finishes up with a great r…

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Lightulb Chat #183 Rachel Ridgeway 1:28:01

2M ago1:28:01

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Send us a text In this episode we explore Rachel’s journey from growing up in a small Illinois town to becoming a trainer specializing in osteoporosis and foot health. She shares how her early experiences shaped her work ethic, her unique pivot from corporate consulting into entrepreneurship, and what led her to launch ERA, a barefoot-friendly sock…

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Our Spookiest Episode Yet 44:33

2M ago44:33

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Boo! We're coming to you early this week with a special Halloween edition of No Brains, No Lightbulbs! Trivia Mafia editor and writer Ira Brooker joins the No Brains, No Lightbulbs crew to talk up his idyllic/haunting upbringing and flex his tremendous cinematic knowledge. Chuck celebrates some of the dignified individuals who perished on All Hallo…

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I Hope Your Mother Listens To This 45:35

2M ago45:35

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Esteemed awesome person Amy Woo joins the No Brains, No Lightbulbs crew to dish on Tinder dates and flex her knowledge of the stage and screen. Chuck starts us off with a cool wordplay round called "X Marks the Stop" (02:04). Then we head to Broadway for some musicals trivia (16:40), and Chuck and Amy speedrace a round about fast-talking TV shows (…

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Lightbulb Chats #182 Paul Ramirez 1:27:36

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Send us a text A young comic from El Paso tells a raw, hilarious, no-BS story—from escaping a high chair to tripping in the backyard to chasing stage time. We dive into childhood, religion, drugs, and the grind of writing an hour that actually kills.Di Lightbulb

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How to Fart in Public 45:28

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St. Paul singer-songwriter, former trivia host, and Sean's best friend Martin Devaney stops by the pod to talk sandwiches, great album covers, books, and baseball. Chuck branches out with a wordplay round called "The Trees Are Changing" (4:35). Then we crack open a few "Banned Books" (16:42) before Sean grabs the ball and pitches a tough round of b…

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LightBulb Chats #181 Trudy Skari 1:27:36

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Send us a text In this episode of Lightbulb Chats, we sit down with a Montana native who grew up between wheat fields and road crews, learned from pow-wows, and found her voice in community and curiosity. She traces a path from world-religions student to county commissioner, tackling water rights, small-town economics, and what good policy really l…

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Liberate the Testes 40:12

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One of the elite hosts of the Trivia Mafia family joins Chuck and Sean on the pod today. First, Chuck gets the trivia started with a round that puts Sean in a “State of Confusion” (03:04). Then Ida-Ellen Dabruzzi swings by to flex her knowledge of famous cemeteries for “Grave Concerns” (12:37), and Sean brings a classic Sean round about classic mov…

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Lightbulb chats EP:180 Raymond Jurado (Blackhawk) 1:07:32

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Send us a text This episode dives into the journey of a veteran who grew up a hands-on learner, found discipline in the military, and learned adaptability through 24 months in combat across Iraq and Afghanistan. He opens up about the struggles of reintegration, delayed mental health battles, and the lifesaving power of finally seeking therapy. Now …

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We Do Personal Rebounding 45:53

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Improv comedy legend Lauren Anderson pays a visit to play a little trivia and talk a lot about elephants. Lauren has starred in more consecutive shows at the Brave New Workshop than any other actor, she hosts a YouTube children's show called "Noodle Pie Island," and she is a wildly dedicated trampoline evangelist. Chuck kicks the trivia off with a …

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episode #179 Cheynne MDee 1:14:06

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Send us a text A childhood shaped by trauma—and a grandmother who taught her to find the silver lining—set today’s guest on a mission to rewrite her story. She broke a generational cycle of domestic violence, founded a faith-based nonprofit, and now coaches couples with tactical playbooks (not talk-in-circles therapy) to rebuild connection. We dig …

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The 311 Video That Changed My Life 47:01

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This week the crew asked Cory Cove, of Initials Game and KFAN fame, to join the podcast and testify his love of chicken tenders, the band 311, “The Office,” and little else. Chuck gets things started with a round of trivia combining Shakespeare and ornithology (02:55). Cory schools us all on The Initials Game and runs the crew through a round of "C…

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Nooks v Crannies 40:31

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This week the crew welcomes music booker, cooking enthusiast, and former Trivia Mafia host Cecilia Johnson into the studio to discuss serial-killer-worthy breakfast, penicillin you can drink, and her illustrious career as a QuizBang champion. First they play a quick round of which-is-older: the fictional animals edition (01:52). Then Chuck blows of…

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Batman Is Police Propaganda 42:47

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This week the crew is joined by artist, musician, writer, and actor Toussaint Morrison to discuss which gas station items he can’t travel without, why comic book villains always have the best stories, and where his love of Michael Douglas movies comes from. Chuck sets the trivia table with a serving of wordplay questions called “Word Sandwiches” (0…

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Does Your Mom Know Your Wife Is a Witch? 44:22

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This week, the No Brains, No Lightbulbs crew brings in Trivia Mafia's Davis Steen to learn about fall league baseball, witchcraft, and cryptids. Chuck gets things started with a round called “Final ‘E’ Made It” (02:19). We usher in spooky season with “Trivia Golf: The Witch Edition” (13:43). Sean tests Davis's knowledge of cryptid identification (a…

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Liam Is a Bully's Name 46:06

4M ago46:06

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This week, the No Brains, No Lightbulbs hosts formally recognize Beth for once, those jerks. Then the crew invites radio icon Henry Lake into the studio to discuss Atlanta restaurants and colleges, Kansas City barbecue, and the 1997 cinematic classic "Love Jones." Sean labors through some baby-name trivia (2:55), Chuck explores the history of so-ca…

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Episode#178 Taylor Denton 58:28

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Send us a text She grew up in Pennsylvania, spending summers at her grandparents’ lake house, and always strived for perfection while navigating confidence struggles and finding her identity through school and college. After moving to Chicago for a finance career, she discovered her passion for fitness, earning certifications and eventually purchas…

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Nobody Cares The Right Amount About "The Goonies" 44:10

4M ago44:10

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This week, the No Brains, No Lightbulbs team invites Trivia Mafia editor (and our first heckler) Ruby onto the show to stump the chumps, flex her New England accent, and destroy some movie and etymology trivia. Chuck kicks off the trivia with a brainy round called "Yes Brains" (3:32), and then checks in with a fill-in-the-blank round called "Blank …

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Is Your Dinger Broken? 41:02

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This week the No Brains, No Lightbulbs team invites Trivia Mafia alum Colin Buell to rate things, answer things, and dole out some presidential facts. Chuck starts us off with a trivia round called "-illa Communication" (3:40). Colin packs his bags and goes to movie trivia camp (13:58) and then share some Dai-queries with Sean (19:40). Chuck wraps …

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Is Pet Sounds About Pets? 41:26

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This week the No Brains, No Lightbulbs team invites Trivia Mafia writer, editor and host Megan Olson in to demonstrate her absurd real-names-of-celebrities knowledge and her even absurder love of the '90s band Jellyfish. Chuck cashes in some questions on world currencies (03:48). Sean and Megan get Hamburgled (18:33) and Megan demonstrates her supe…

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A Trivia Family Road Trip 40:28

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This week the No Brains, No Lightbulbs crew embarks on a largely accidental Trivia Mafia road trip. Chuck gets us rolling with a round about the geography of art museums (02:32). Steve McPherson—writer, musician and brother of Sean—rides shotgun and answers some deep musical questions (5:56), handles some brotherly trivia (16:04) and crushes Sean's…

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Lightbulb Chats #177 Sarah Lancaster 1:18:05

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the early childhood memories, athletic background, and career evolution of a pelvic floor physical therapist who went from preschool water tables to advocating for women’s health on the frontlines. She shares stories of growing up in a big Catholic family, her love for sports, and the reality check of pl…

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Ketchup Reputation 31:57

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Chuck gets the trivia started with a round about the origins of sports team names (01:40).Then Trivia Mafia Executive Vice-President Brenna Proczko joins the pod to rate some things on Chuck & Sean’s favorite scale: 1 through 10 no 7s (06:09), while calling out Sean's love of viscous fluids. Chuck combines trees and tears for a trivia round called …

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It Was a Little Schvitzy Outside 45:43

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Poet extraordinaire Claire Wahmanholm joins the No Brains, No Lightbulbs crew to discuss crabs, vegetable orchestras, cocaine, citrus fruits, berets... pretty much everything except poetry. Sean celebrates the joys of watching cable TV (01:53). Chuck serves up a recent general knowledge round from Trivia Mafia (07:38) and then gives everybody crabs…

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Lightbulb Chats #176 Kristinaa Robinson 1:25:13

5M ago1:25:13

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Send us a text We talk with Kristina about the ups and downs of her weightlifting career, from qualifying for Junior Worlds to navigating gym closures and difficult coaching dynamics. She opens up about mental health, starting over, and finding joy in movement again. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or just figuring out your next step, this conver…

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Jeopardy Loser 38:54

6M ago38:54

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It’s the debut episode! What a treat. Chuck and Sean introduce us to this new thing of theirs, and Chuck grills Sean on some barbecue trivia (04:02). Then they invite Trivia Mafia writer, editor, and social media manager (and Jeopardy alum!) Mia McGill to play a round of “trivia golf,” whatever that is (15:39), followed by a round of movie before-a…

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Trailer 1:32

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Chuck and Sean, the founders of Trivia Mafia, started a podcast. It's called No Brains, No Lightbulbs. Each week you can play a few rounds of trivia with Chuck and Sean plus a guest. In addition to trivia, the crew will field the sort of goofy questions your trivia team might ask you while you're waiting for your host to score your sheet. It's your…

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Lightbulb Chats Ep:175 Ty Bailey 1:13:00

7M ago1:13:00

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Send us a text In this episode, we reconnect with a former KidStrong coach who’s now working at the St. Charles Juvenile Justice Center. We dive into faith, trauma, race, and redemption as he shares what it’s like to guide youth who remind him of himself—and how purpose, not ego, defines true leadership.…

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Lightbulb chats episode #174 Kiana Hunter 1:25:28

7M ago1:25:28

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Send us a text We sit down with Olympic artistic swimmer Kiana Hunter, whose journey began at a summer camp when she was just 8 years old. From falling in love with the water to battling through years of training, near-misses, and relentless determination—Kiana takes us behind the scenes of what it truly takes to make the Olympic team. You'll hear …

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Lightbulb Chats ep:173 Emily Collits 1:42:20

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I sit down with a modern-day cowgirl whose journey spans continents, from riding horses in Australia’s outback to driving sleighs in the Canadian wilderness and even winning buckles on the U.S. rodeo circuit. We talk about what it means to chase freedom, build confidence through grit, and adapt when life throws yo…

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ep:172 Ashton Boothroyd 1:15:46

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Send us a text Today’s conversation dives deep into what it really means to grow through personal challenges. We talk about redefining old issues with new perspective, building intentional routines, and learning to filter our thoughts for a healthier mindset. From entrepreneurship to mental health, this one is raw, honest, and full of lessons."…

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ep:171 Dr. Carl Rothschild 1:05:55

8M ago1:05:55

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Send us a text we sit down with a 72-year-old former chiropractor who shares his fascinating journey from Brooklyn biology nerd to red light therapy pioneer. He opens up about how natural healing, lifestyle changes, and powerful light-based therapies have transformed his life—and the lives of countless others. Whether you're curious about fat loss,…

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#170 Matt Powles 1:08:03

8M ago1:08:03

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with a gym owner who shares his raw journey from being bullied as a kid and battling drugs in college to finding purpose through boxing, CrossFit, and fitness entrepreneurship. He opens up about failing out of school, pivoting careers from elevator sales to opening two successful gyms, and building a comm…

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ep 169: Brad Shey 1:30:24

9M ago1:30:24

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Send us a text Today’s guest shares stories of growing up playing catch with his dad, learning from a scientist mom, and finding his way through music, sports, and eventually a major life shift. From awkward high school years to discovering purpose in carpentry and faith, this one’s all about transformation, service, and living a life of adventure.…

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Ep 168: Manuel Garza 1:14:15

9M ago1:14:15

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Send us a text Dive into the rollercoaster journey of a guest who discovered a skateboard and learned a tough childhood lesson, setting the stage for a life filled with unexpected turns. From battling anxiety and depression to cracking jokes on the comedy stage, hear how overcoming personal challenges fueled his passion for stand-up. Tune in as he …

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Ep: 167 Baily Brass 52:22

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into an insightful and lighthearted conversation about childhood memories, growing up in Canada, and navigating life’s twists and turns. Our guest shares stories of mischievous school days, family traditions, and discovering a passion for hands-on work in the trades. From working at a hardware store to road-t…

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Lightbulb Chats ep:167 Ryan Talbot 1:49:00

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Send us a text Grew up in rural Michigan, exploring the woods and running wild on my grandparents' 40 acres, learning to fish and stay active from a retired gym teacher grandpa. Sports took over from there—football, parkour, pole vaulting, and the decathlon—eventually competing for Team USA and turning to the carnivore diet to keep up.…

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ep:165 Bella Peters 57:49

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Send us a text From childhood memories to career-defining experiences, we explore the journeys of athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday people chasing success and fulfillment. With humor, honesty, and curiosity, each episode uncovers valuable lessons and unexpected insights along the way.

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