Comic book writer, podcaster, and lifelong nerd Cory De La Guardia joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, confidence, and carving your own lane. Cory takes us through his journey from growing up unapologetically nerdy in a time when it wasn’t cool, to walking away from a full-ride aerospace engineering path to chase storytelling instead. We talk about how comic books shaped his childhood, how podcasting opened doors he never expected, and why sometimes the smartest move is betting on yourself when it doesn’t make sense on paper. Cory also breaks down how he got into writing comics, the hard lessons of self-publishing, and the inspiration behind his series Another Day at the Office and Department of Metahuman Affairs.

You can find his podcast Nerd Thug Radio Here.

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Bernard “Chalky” White is an internationally known ski instructor, bestselling author, and incredible storyteller. Chalky takes us through his journey from a difficult childhood in London to joining the Kent Police at 16, saving a newborn baby, and witnessing a horrific crime that pushed him to change his path. We talk about how his famous nickname stuck, how he failed multiple ski exams before finally breaking through in New Zealand, and the two questions that changed the direction of his life: What if I don't? and What if I do?

It is a powerful conversation about resilience, perseverance, and refusing to quit no matter the setbacks. You can find his latest book, Keep Chewing the Granite, on Amazon.

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In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Louzil, President of the free streaming platform Mometu. Bryan shares his journey from growing up on indie film sets to building a service dedicated to spotlighting overlooked filmmakers. We talk about the rise of Mometu, the Mometu College Film Festival, our mutual love for B-movies, how streaming is changing, and we even dive into some NFL talk. It’s a fun and inspiring conversation about creativity, resilience, and forging your own path. You can find his streaming platform here: mometu.com.

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