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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This week I sat down with Michelle Walters, a marketing coach turned clinical hypnotherapist, to dive into the fascinating world of hypnotherapy. We talk about what hypnosis really is, how it compares to meditation and traditional therapy, and why it’s not just movie magic.

Michelle shares how a novel inspired her to completely change careers and how she now helps people uncover the power of their subconscious. We even get into the big questions like past lives, the afterlife, and how AI is shaping the future of mental wellness.

You can find her content via her website michellewalters.net

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It’s Thirsty Thursday, my favorite day to record, and this week I’ve got a hell of a guest, Nick T: former D1 pitcher, business owner, live streamer, and now podcaster.

Nick’s story is wild, from throwing 95 mph heat at Arizona State to donating a kidney to save his best friend’s son. We get into everything: Boston vs. Philly sports, the latest NBA drama, parenting, overcoming sepsis, and why he walked away from streaming to start his show, Two Nicks, One Cup.

This one’s raw, funny, and real. The kind of conversation that reminds me why I love doing this podcast.

Grab a drink, press play, and meet Nick T.

You can find his content via his website nicks2cups1.podbean.com.

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In this episode, I get the chance to share an incredible conversation with author Susan Snow, whose journey from unimaginable tragedy to powerful resilience is nothing short of inspiring.

At just 17 years old, Susan’s life changed forever when her father, an LAPD detective, was murdered in a planned assassination. She opens up about living with PTSD, navigating grief, finding healing, and how she turned pain into purpose through her book "The Other Side of the Gun".

Learn more about Susan at susansnowspeaks.com

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I sit down with Pete Turner who is a former U.S. Army counterintelligence officer, producer, and host of The Break It Down Show. Pete’s got some unbelievable stories, from his time running missions in Afghanistan to what Hollywood totally gets wrong about spies.

We get into everything from basketball, battlefield lessons, podcasting, and how owning your flaws can actually be a power move. It’s raw, funny, and full of insight from a guy who’s lived through some serious stuff and come out with perspective to spare.

You can find Pete's content Here.

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I sit down with Dr. Wole Babatunde, a psychiatrist, researcher, and author whose journey from losing both parents in Nigeria to building a career in U.S. medicine is nothing short of inspiring. We talk resilience, faith, mental health, and his book Adapt and Advance. It’s a powerful reminder that no matter the setback, you can turn trials into triumphs.

You can find his book on Amazon Here

Website: oluwolebabatunde.com

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