Episodios

  • CHRIS OLIVER 2: New Podcast, Upcoming Shows and Events, 75 Hard, Bad Habits, Kiss or Diss Game
    Jul 4 2025

    In today's episode we are joined for the second time by our friend and up and coming comedian Chris Oliver! Chris is back to tell us about his new podcast Common Courtesy, some upcoming shows and events he has here in STL, and as always some great stories that leave us in chuckles! If you want to support Chris make sure to follow his podcast on IG commoncourtesy314 and make sure to see him at the Focal Point Theater July 11th!

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    0:00 intro/Chris’s new podcast

    14:05 75 Hard/habits

    45:35 upcoming shows and events

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    48 m
  • JACK HANNEKEN: Landscaping, Skipping College, AI, Faith in Business, Community, Thinking Big
    Jun 27 2025

    In today's episode we give you the great and powerful Jack Hanneken! Having only graduated high school a couple years ago, this young entrepreneur has already had his hand in multiple businesses and lives by values that challenge the way most of us think about in terms of life and success. Opting to skip college, Jack dove headfirst into the world of landscaping - first starting with cutting lawns then quickly turning it into a model covering a multitude of additions and maintenances. Jack credits his community and multiple mentors for being there to offer advices and experiences and in this episode he does a great job of passing that knowledge onto us!

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    0:00 introducing Jack/his business

    11:20 defining moments

    19:55 college vs entrepreneurship out of high school

    28:25 leadership

    36:00 faith and business

    47:35 daily practices

    59:30 future self

    1:11:25 TSG + outro

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    1 h y 13 m
  • PUTTING OUT FIRES: Firefighting/EMT, Fathering 3, BJJ, Real Estate Investing (feat. Adam Benenati)
    Jun 24 2025

    In today's episode we are joined by Adam Benenati - a firefighter and real estate investor about to welcome his third little one into the world! Our conversation with Adam focuses mainly around priorities - how does one choose to spend their time and what have been the results of the decisions he's made when it comes to career, investing, and creating a world for his kids to succeed. One of our most relatable episodes to date, whether you're interested in serving your community, upping your portfolio, or just being a good dad, we know there's something here for you!

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    0:00 introducing Adam

    7:55 crazy firefighting/EMS calls

    17:50 real estate investing

    28:35 parallels between firefighting and business

    49:10 parenthood as a public servant

    1:06:45 TSG + outro

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    1 h y 8 m
  • TODD TANNER MICHAELS: Artistry, Song Writing, Radio Hosting, Celebrity Stories, Relatability
    Jun 20 2025

    In today's episode we are excited to bring you Todd Tanner Michaels! Todd is an artistic renaissance man having experience in writing and releasing his own music, extensive stints in radio - both of these situations bringing him up close and personal with legendary greats like Elton John and Lenny Kravitz! Throughout all of these wild stories and experiences throughout his life one theme has remained consistent: kind relatability. Todd's presence brings a friendly warmth to the room and his stories are bound to not only put a smile on your face - but to remind you how relatable people can be no matter how big their name is.

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    0:00 introducing Todd

    2:25 songwriting process

    11:00 wild tour stories

    17:50 finding identity as a musician

    26:31 crazy radio days stories

    36:40 vulnerability in song writing

    58:30 traits of success in musicians

    1:18:15 TSG + outro

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    1 h y 19 m
  • LINE OF DUTY: Getting Shot On the Job, STL Metro Police, Fatherhood, Forgiving (feat. Sean Miskovic)
    Jun 17 2025

    In today's episode we are excited to bring you another great public servant from the STL police force - Sean Miskovic! Sean is a police officer who was shot multiple times in the line of duty. Our talk with him focuses mainly on the mental, emotional, and physical recovery of that event, his upcoming saga as a father, and what is the tie between forgiveness and masculinity. A great guy with a powerful story, we are glad St. Louis has men on the front lines like Sean!

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    0:00 introducing Sean/getting shot

    9:10 recovery

    12:40 forgiveness and masculinity

    24:05 running into past arrests

    29:55 PTSD

    35:40 keeping faith in people

    39:10 dealing with negative opinions of cops

    46:00 mental health

    53:40 physical training

    1:01:30 expecting fatherhood

    1:11:40 TSG + outro

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    1 h y 13 m
  • NOTHING IN MODERATION: Ultra Marathons, Car Detailing Business, Fatherhood (feat. Brandon Janosky)
    Jun 13 2025

    In today's episode we bring you Brandon Janosky! Brandon has a multitude of experiences dating back his days at Villanove to changing career fields three times (engineering, wealth management, and working in venture capital) that all eventually led to him running his own businesses in the high end car detailing experience services. A father and a frequent participant in ultra marathons and long distance racing - Brandon reminds us that a life worth living is one where moderation is dish rarely enjoyed.

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    0:00 introducing Brandon/ultra marathons

    5:10 mental toughness

    14:05 ultra communities

    17:40 business ventures

    26:00 previous work experience

    50:40 fatherhood

    1:15:40 TSG + outro

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    1 h y 16 m
  • GOOD MF'ER: Injury Law, Piloting, Marine Corps, Politics in MO, Cars, World Travel (feat. Jim Avery)
    Jun 11 2025

    In today's episode we bring you a good old fashioned renaissance man, Jim Avery! Jim has LOADS of personal experience from his youth to today. Finding himself in situations of homelessness as a teenager, enlisting in the USMC and doing multiple tours overseas, taking on college to law school to even holding representative office in Missouri today - Jim's story is full of wonder and humor to boot. If you are looking for a successful personal injury attorney who actually takes the time to become friends with his clients and get them the best results possible, we invite you to sit back and get to know Jim!

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    0:00 intro

    0:20 sponsors

    2:15 introducing Jim

    5:50 military service

    20:50 professional evolution

    21:40 piloting

    39:20 travel

    52:05 homeless at 17, youth stories

    1:07:35 opening law firm

    1:26:10 TSG + outro

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    1 h y 28 m