Larry Hagner—founder of The Dad Edge—and his 18-year-old son, Ethan, join for a conversation on manhood, mentorship, emotional resilience, and generational legacy. Ethan shares his experiences growing up under Larry’s guidance. Larry opens up about his own growth as a father, the power of surrounding yourself with the right community, and the importance of teaching sons to be both loving and strong. Together, they explore how young men can develop discernment, handle emotional pressure, and resist today’s culture of distraction and weakness.

Larry's Website: https://thedadedge.com/

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Timestamps:
13:24 - Defining masculine strength
18:41 - Core values vs. cultural noise
38:22 - Teaching discernment to teens
53:38 - Wrestling with validation and failure
1:07:04 - Prayer, self-doubt, and fatherly impact
1:21:11 - Choosing your circle
1:30:31 - Owning your emotional responses
1:38:19 - Reclaiming in-person connection
1:44:09 - Reflections on impact and fatherhood

Kenneth Eversole shares his journey from an ambitious college student with only $4,000 to working at Cloudflare, one of the internet’s most critical infrastructure companies. He reflects on the challenges of balancing ambition with patience, the importance of local action, and how young people can drive real change by engaging with their communities.

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02:14 - Growing up without a father figure
10:41 - The impact of fixing things & curiosity
19:12 - How to navigate ideological differences
25:04 - The origins of computer science & Alan Turing
33:01 - Launching a CubeSat club & raising $2M in funding
36:52 - Learning to lead a 150-person student program
41:50 - Post-college realities: joining Boeing & hating it
46:24 - The biggest lesson from working at a fast-growing company
50:52 - Handling trillions of internet requests per day
58:52 - What happens if Cloudflare shuts down?
1:00:51 - Choosing St. Louis over Silicon Valley
1:04:30 - What Kenneth excels at in any room
1:07:52 - How St. Louis is on the cusp of real change
1:14:39 - Understanding systemic issues & crime
1:16:46 - The #1 thing young people should focus on

Eddie McVey shares the origins of his dream with his late brother, Pat, and how their family values shaped the way they run their business. He opens up about loss, perseverance, and the drive to keep pushing forward even in the toughest times. From navigating financial struggles to expanding the Maggie O'Brien's brand, Eddie offers insights into business, resilience, and the ever-changing landscape of St. Louis. The episode also explores deeper themes of community, family legacy, and the importance of staying grounded.

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Timestamps:
1:39 - The tough first four years in business
3:12 - Buying Bombers and expanding the brand
7:15 - The impact of COVID-19 on expansion plans
9:50 - The unexpected opportunity to buy Maggie O’Brien’s
16:02 - Taking business risks and learning from them
23:41 - Growing up in a large family of 11 siblings
29:40 - The power of building local communities
32:12 - Eddie’s father’s gift for making people feel included
33:36 - Memories of Pat McVey's kindness and authenticity
41:16 - The deep impact of losing a sibling
46:01 - Learning to navigate grief and honoring Pat’s legacy
50:51 - Hard work vs. luck in business
54:48 - The challenges and future of St. Louis
57:38 - Why St. Louis needs better marketing and safety measures
01:00:52 - Advice for young people: The importance of common sense

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Elliot Brown and Brandon Panosh are the joint owners of "The Biscuit Joint" in Midtown St. Louis as well as the owners of "Dinner at the Loft." I portable fine dining experience that brings dinner to you. We talk about how they started the Biscuit Joint, how is restaurant culture changing, and what it is like to be sober!

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:54 - What Is NobleLore?
01:19 - Meet Elliot Brown & Brandon Panosh—Owners of The Biscuit Joint
03:56 - The Evolution of Kitchen Culture & Its Impact on the Food Industry
08:31 - How Elliot & Brandon’s Friendship Began
11:05 - The Path to Becoming a Great Chef
14:07 - Why Family Meal Matters—Building Community in a Restaurant
17:50 - Brandon’s Journey Into Cooking
22:10 - Elliot’s Background in the Food Industry
23:48 - How Elliot & Brandon Became Business Partners
28:38 - The Birth of "Dinner at the Loft"—How It All Started
33:28 - Why Elliot & Brandon Chose Sobriety & How It Transformed Their Lives
46:38 - Where Would Elliot & Brandon Be Today Without Each Other?
52:02 - The Role of Restaurants in Strengthening Communities
59:30 - How Art Creates Emotional Connection & Common Ground
1:04:15 - The Future of St. Louis’ Food Scene—What’s Coming Next?
1:08:11 - Advice for Young People: What Should They Focus on Today?
1:16:14 - What’s Next for Elliot & Brandon?

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NeuAge - https://www.neuagehealthwellness.com/

Rocky Aliberti is an entrepreneur with a deep understanding of resilience, community, and the pursuit of success. He has a background in coaching hockey, music production, and is the owner of Neuage, a family health and wellness clinic in the St. Louis area. In this episode, Jack and Rocky discuss the importance of loyalty, overcoming adversity, and the unconventional paths people take to change their lives. They also discuss the struggles of growing up in tough environments, the impact of mental health on success, and the role of alternative medicine, like microdosing, in personal transformation. Rocky shares eye-opening stories about his experiences with friends, the realities of PTSD among veterans, and how financial independence can be the key to breaking cycles of hardship.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - What is NobleLore?
01:19 - Benefits of Microdosing Mushrooms
03:41 - Rocky's Experience with PTSD
07:17 - Growing Up In North St. Louis
09:28 - What Makes Rocky's Friend Group So Loyal?
12:31 - The Role Money Plays in Bettering Your Future
14:33 - Rocky's Background Playing and Coaching Hockey
17:04 - Building a Cluture—How to Be a Successful Coach
20:28 - Comeradery Among Hockey Teammates vs. Other Sports
25:19 - What Does Rocky Try to Teach His Young Players?
27:22 - The Difference Between Coaching High School vs. College Athletes
32:00 - Rocky's Time in the Music Industry
35:14 - How Losing a Friend to Struggles with Mental Health Changed Rocky's Life
40:43 - The Role Marketing Plays in the Music Industry
45:23 - What Do You Need to Be Successful Besides Talent?
49:46 - The Importance of Being Genuine
53:29 - How Not to Change Who You Are Around Other People
1:03:39 - What Should Young People Be Paying Attention to?
1:06:57 - NeuAge and Rocky's Experience Being a Leader

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It is not your ability that is holding you back, but your limiting beliefs. Everyone has a podcast in them, but few have the tools and skills necessary to start it. Jack Millikan describes how he started NobleLore and all of the trials that he had to face in the process so you don’t have to.

00:00 - Intro: Losing $30K in Podcasting
00:13 - Early Life Struggles & Insecurities
03:45 - High School Struggles & the Importance of Building Relationships
06:17 - Working at a Country Club & the Importance of Networking
09:31 - Transitioning Into Sales
13:37 - Unexpected Issues and Making Mistakes With My First Podcast
22:24 - Dialing In & What I Learned from These Mistakes
23:17 - My First Client & Starting NobleLore
26:58 - Recognizing Bad Patterns & Giving Up Alcohol
29:32 - Starting Parium & Building an Exceptional Community
32:25 - Learning to Solve Problems by Working With Multiple Clients
33:52 - Creating a Marketing Machine With Your Podcast
35:09 - Building Trust With Long Form Content
38:45 - Overcoming Insecurity When Starting a Podcast
40:11 - Best Advice for Aspiring Podcasters
43:29 - Final Thoughts & Lessons from the Journey

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Grounded Communications - https://groundedcomms.com/

Janice Person is a communications expert with a passion for connecting urban and rural communities. In this episode, Jack and Janice explore the divide between city dwellers and farmers, misconceptions about agriculture, and how effective communication can change public perception. They dive into the science behind farming, the role of technology in modern agriculture, and the power of curiosity in building understanding. Janice also shares her experience working in both corporate and grassroots settings, offering insights into how communication can reshape industries and communities​.

0:00 - Intro
0:37 - What is NobleLore?
1:27 - Welcome: Janice Person
2:05 - Janice's background in communications & agriculture
5:05 - How different teaching styles impact learning
10:23 - The problem with monetizing controversy
13:29 - Organic vs. conventional farming
19:08 - Why policy needs to be backed by science
25:52 - Understanding numbers and statistics in agriculture
30:42 - How to tolerate different perspectives and opinions
36:53 - What city people get wrong about farmers
45:19 - Helping farmers adapt to city life
51:07 - What does Janice do for a living?
1:00:58 - What should young people be paying attention to right now?

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Rob Long is a data engineer with experience at Monsanto and a deep understanding of how data shapes our world. In this episode, Jack and Rob dive into the hidden mechanics behind digital surveillance, financial control, and the fight for privacy. They discuss how Bitcoin can be a tool for financial freedom, the challenges of opting out of data collection, and why decentralized social media could change the internet as we know it. Rob also shares his unique approach to retaining knowledge, his thoughts on sovereignty, and why curating a bookshelf can be a game-changer for personal growth.

0:00 - Intro
0:22 - What is NobleLore?
0:55 - What is a data engineer?
1:45 - How has being a data engineer shaped Rob's perspective?
2:39 - How data collection shapes our world
5:52 - The problem with fiat currency
7:18 - The utility of Bitcoin
14:38 - How does Rob use Bitcoin?
16:19 - The difference between Nostr and other social media platforms
25:28 - Podcasting on Nostr
31:34 - What stage of development is social media currently in?
37:28 - What is sovereignty, and why does it matter?
41:32 - Does Rob consider himself a free thinker?
42:19 - Rob’s curated bookshelf and the power of re-reading
49:25 - What is the most important thing that young people should be paying attention to?