This week on Out of the Rut, X sits down with Ben (aka BenmeR) to discuss Ruts, his various careers in the music/entertainment, but most importantly his role as Director of Operations for Libenu - A non-profit that works to support adults and children with disabilities in the Chicagoland area. Ben touches on the fun of being a young dad, never shying away from new opportunities, and tackling life with child like wonderment.

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It's Tuesday! Which means it's time for another episode of Out of the Rut! This week - Billy and X sit down with Matt Huston. Matt most currently works in training & development in the insurance industry, but has covered a lot of ground throughout his professional career and by proxy climbed himself out of MANY ruts! So, throw on some comfy pajamas, make a nice hot coffee with some peppermint, and relax while we talk Ruts and Friendship.

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LinkedIn: Matthew Huston M.S.

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On this Episode of Out of the Rut, X sits down with Isaak Hammers! A man of many trades - Isaak is a Real-Estate Agent, Fitness Instructor, Wedding Officiant, Photographer/Videographer, and performing lover - with a decades long career in coffee. Isaak talks about the first time he got fired from a job, how being complacent in life felt like its own special RUT, and how the constant pursuit of new skills fuels his interest in life.

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It's Tuesday! Which means it's time for OUT OF THE RUT! This week, X sits down with Scott Breitbarth, a Full-time Director and Editor from the PNW. Scott discusses the college years studying film at USC, how taking on smaller projects lead to bigger opportunities, and how being a small town kid with big dreams leaves lots of room for growth. A true coming up story.

Scott's Contact:

Website: Scottbreitbarth.com

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Happy Halloween Week! In this week's episode, Billy and X chat with Mario - A Haunted Review with TheScareFactor.com. They talk about Mario's experience with horror growing up, how that turned into a love of horror media, and thus landing him a job as a reviewer of Haunted Houses. Mario also brings in an insane collection of spooky artifacts he's collected over the years and discusses how he has come across his collection of oddities. So, grab your PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) and dust off your Ouija Board , because things are about to get spooky.

Mario's Media:

Website - thescarefactor.com

Youtube - @Thescarefactor

Link to Conan Interview: https://youtu.be/C2OZf7zBSAA?si=AKXOYz628gMzAVNC

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Welcome Back to Out of the Rut! This week, X sits down with Michael Jones - Artistic Director of the Factory Theater in Chicago and X's former College Roommate. They talk about what it takes to be an artistic director, how Factory goes about developing new playwrights, and as always... friendship. Time to brush the dust of that monologue and get your Ben Nye make-up kit out the closet, because it time for a night at the Theatre.

Michael Jones & Factory Theater Contact

Insta: @WhoMikeJones21 & @FactoryTheater

Website: thefactorytheater.com

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This week on Out of the Rut, X dives into the world of travel and luxury with his Travel Advisor friend - Desiree Gonzalez. Desiree breaks down her experience as a beginning travel advisor from how she found her current role to how traveling for her own leisure has become more like research for those looking to travel the world. Sit back and relax as Desiree and X take you on an auditory journey around the world.

Desiree's Contact

Email: Desiree.gonzalez@fora.travel

Insta: @des_tinationvacations

Website: foratravel.com/advisor/desiree-gonzalez

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In this special episode of Out of the Rut, the whole creative team enters the studio. We have your usual hosts - X, Billy, and Ron - but they are joined by their Social Media Coordinator and Sound Engineer - Kaitlyn and Chuck respectively. They talk a little about their jobs, growing up in the 90's/00's, with a healthy dose of razzing Ron. If you have wondered what 5 people with ADHD trying to have a conversation sounded like.. well buckle up!

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