This episode is what happens when you reconnect with someone after 10+ years and immediately realize… nothing’s changed. I sat down with my guy Duffy Dyer, and from the first minute it was straight back into the same jokes, same banter, and the same chaos we had back in our lifeguard days.
We kick things off with how we originally met guarding pools and somehow became those guys who always knew everyone—or at least knew someone who knew someone. That “connector” energy ended up being a huge theme in both of our lives, and it’s wild to look back and realize how many friendships, opportunities, and stories came from just being in the mix.
And speaking of stories… yeah, we went there. Parties at Lee’s, old relationships, running into people through the most random connections, and of course some classic Jimmy Howard moments. It’s the kind of reminiscing that probably shouldn’t all be on record—but here we are.
On a more grounded note, Duffy breaks down his journey through the music industry, working on the hospitality side and grinding his way into a role where he finally feels like he belongs. It’s one of those paths that doesn’t look linear at all until you zoom out and see how everything actually connected perfectly.
I also share more about my own podcast journey—how this whole thing started as an idea, turned into a passion project, and has now grown into something that’s creating real opportunities. We get into the behind-the-scenes growth, the mindset shifts, and what it’s like building something that actually matters to you.
We wrap it all together with conversations around family, mentorship, and the people who helped shape us along the way. It’s funny, it’s nostalgic, and it’s one of those conversations that reminds you how much life can change… while somehow still feeling exactly the same.

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Each episode, I bring on someone from my actual life to talk about how we met, what they do, and the wild, sweet, and messy moments we've shared along the way. Welcome to the friend group.