This week on the More Donut Podcast, we're all over the map—in the best way possible. We kick things off by talking about an incredible weekend camping with lifelong friends, the memories that keep bringing us back year after year, and a camp cooking competition that had everyone convinced they were the campground's next master chef. Then we switch gears and dive into the upcoming Little House on the Prairie reboot. Can a classic like that still work today, or are some stories better left as they were? Finally, we tackle one of the biggest conversations in American politics: Is Congress simply getting too old? We look at the ages of today's lawmakers, discuss whether experience outweighs youth, and ask if it's time for a new generation to take the reins—or if wisdom really does come with age. As always, it's a laid-back conversation full of stories, laughs, nostalgia, and a few thought-provoking debates. 👍 If you enjoy honest conversations about life, current events, history, and everything in between, be sure to like, subscribe, and join us every week on the More Donut Podcast!

This week on the More Donut Podcast, I flew solo for the first time and covered a little bit of everything from one of the busiest weekends of the year. I talked about what it's like working through the holiday weekend while everyone else is out celebrating, and shared my thoughts on the new Supergirl movie, its opening at the box office, and whether superhero movies are starting to lose some of their magic. From there, I discussed the controversy surrounding Stephen A. Smith's comments about the Los Angeles Lakers, where he suggested the team can't win with "all white dudes" on the roster, and what comments like that mean in today's sports world. To wrap things up, I reacted to the incredible videos of fireworks warehouses exploding, the chaos that followed, and why fireworks always seem to find a way into the headlines every summer. It's a fun, laid-back conversation covering movies, sports, current events, and whatever else happened to cross my mind. Grab a drink, relax, and thanks for hanging out with me for my very first solo episode of the More Donut Podcast!

America is 250 years old! What makes the United States so special, and where can we still improve? In this special Independence Day episode of the More Donut Podcast, we're celebrating America's 250th birthday—which also happens to be my birthday! We take an honest look at what makes living in America incredible, from the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy to the everyday things that make this country feel like home. We also talk about some of the challenges America faces today and ask an important question: Can life here be even better? While we don't shy away from the negatives, this conversation is ultimately about appreciating what we have and looking forward to the future. Whether you were born here, moved here, or simply enjoy conversations about American history, culture, and the future of the country, we hope you'll join us for this special episode. 🎙️ In this episode: 🇺🇸 America 250 and what it means 🎆 Sharing a birthday with the United States ❤️ What we love most about living in America 🗽 Freedom, opportunity, and the American Dream 🤔 America's biggest strengths and biggest challenges 🚀 Can America become an even better place to live? 🎉 A positive conversation about the past, present, and future of the United States If you enjoy thoughtful conversations, history, current events, and celebrating what brings people together, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share. Every subscription helps us keep these conversations going.

In this episode of the More Donut Podcast, we reflect on the remarkable life and legacy of Ted Turner and the impact he had on media, sports, and business. We discuss his bold vision in creating the world's first 24-hour news network, building what became CNN, and how his willingness to take risks changed television forever. We also dive into the sports teams Turner owned, his larger-than-life personality, and what made him one of the most influential entrepreneurs of his generation. From there, the conversation expands into the world of celebrity billionaires and some of the most important wealthy figures from both the past and present. Along the way, we tackle a fascinating question: How much money is a billion dollars, really? We explore why the human mind struggles to comprehend the difference between a million, a billion, and a trillion dollars—and why the jump from billionaire to trillionaire is almost impossible to visualize. Finally, we discuss the possibility of the world's first trillionaire and whether Elon Musk could become the first person in history to reach that milestone. Join us for a conversation about vision, wealth, innovation, and the people who changed the world by thinking bigger than everyone else.

This week on the More Donut Podcast, we cover a little bit of everything—from the excitement of FIFA fans discovering America to the question of whether we'd ever want to live our lives over again. We talk about soccer fans from around the world experiencing the United States for the first time, falling in love with American food, huge portions, local restaurants, and our incredible craft beer scene. Sometimes it takes seeing your own country through someone else's eyes to appreciate what makes it special. Then we shift gears and dive into the world of homeowners associations (HOAs)—the rules, the horror stories, and why neither of us could imagine living somewhere that tells you what color your mailbox can be. Finally, we get nostalgic as we discuss the mid-2010s nostalgia wave and ask one of life's biggest questions: If you could go back and start over with everything you know today, would you? Would you make different choices, or would changing the past mean losing the life you've built? It's a fun conversation filled with laughs, stories, and a few deeper moments along the way. If you enjoy conversations about life, culture, current events, and the everyday things that make us human, don't forget to like, subscribe, and join us every week on the More Donut Podcast.

In this episode of More Donut Podcast, we sit down with an old friend and take a trip back through the neighborhood where we grew up. We share stories from childhood, talk about how life has changed over the years, and reflect on the friendships that shaped us. We also dive into her passion for animals, from working at a veterinary office to raising and showing horses. She shares what it's like living and working on a farm, caring for animals every day, and why horses have become such an important part of her life. Whether you're a horse lover, an animal enthusiast, or just enjoy hearing stories about growing up in a close-knit community, this episode has something for you.

In this episode, we dive into one of life's greatest adventures: fatherhood. We share honest conversations about being a single dad, the challenges that come with divorce, and what those changes can look like through the eyes of young children. We talk about the difficult moments, the lessons learned along the way, and why being a father remains one of the most rewarding experiences imaginable. From there, we shift gears into the world of games. We explore the fascinating origins of board games and how games have evolved throughout human history. That naturally leads us into a discussion about Dungeons & Dragons, storytelling, imagination, and why tabletop gaming continues to captivate generations of players. We also take a look at the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence, discussing Google's Gemini platform, where AI technology is headed, and how tools like AI could reshape the way we work, create, and interact with technology in the years ahead. It's a conversation that jumps from family and fatherhood to fantasy worlds and future technology, filled with personal stories, laughs, and thought-provoking discussion along the way.

Tonight’s episode is a full dive into everything pop culture. We talked about the glory days of going to movie theaters, why movie clubs used to be the best way to spend a weekend, and our favorite action and superhero movies growing up. From giant blockbuster releases to arguing over which comic book movie still holds up today, this one was packed with nostalgia. We also got into video games, Xbox memories, Call of Duty lobbies, collecting action figures and movie posters, and the culture around Comic-Con. We talked about the people you meet there, celebrity encounters, cosplay, and what makes conventions such a unique experience for fans. Of course, no great conversation is complete without food talk, so we debated the best places to eat, favorite comfort foods, and the spots that are actually worth the hype. Somewhere along the way we also questioned whether cutting the cord from cable was really the smart move after all. Between endless streaming services, subscriptions, and trying to find where anything is actually playing, maybe cable wasn’t so bad. A fun laid-back episode full of nostalgia, laughs, gaming memories, movies, collectibles, conventions, and random tangents.