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July 17, 2026

THE STRANGEST LESSON ON WEALTH (HINT: IT'S CHILDHOOD TRAUMA)

What if your biggest advantage in building wealth came from the hardest chapter of your childhood? Stewart Willis, financial advisor and partner at Asset Preservation Wealth and Tax, joins us for a surprisingly personal conversation about money, resilience, and the experiences that shape how we handle success. He shares how his father’s imprisonment during high school changed the way he saw risk, responsibility, and the importance of being prepared. We also get practical about wealth building...
July 10, 2026

Faith, Community, and Building Something That Outlasts the Highlight Reel

The Rescheduled Health Fair That Changed Everything How does a random calendar change become a life pivot? Chuck Howard was working a corporate wellness job in New Jersey when a rescheduled health fair kept him away from lower Manhattan on Septemb…
July 10, 2026

THE CALL THAT KEPT HIM OUT OF THE TWIN TOWERS

One missed meeting on 9/11 changed Chuck Howard's life forever, and it set him on a path he never expected. In this episode, Chuck shares how that moment reshaped his purpose, led him to Arizona, and inspired him to build communities that help men and young athletes become stronger on and off the court. We talk about Pump and Praise, his free men's fitness group where workouts lead to real conversations about stress, family, and faith. We also dive into Iron Prep Academy, where basketball is ...
July 6, 2026

Peptides, GLP-1s, and Why the Fundamentals Still Win

Why the Peptide Conversation Is Getting Messier What is the biggest problem with how peptides are being sold right now? The divide between research peptides sold online and doctor-prescribed peptides fulfilled by vetted compounding pharmacies is e…
July 3, 2026

PEPTIDES: HOW TO KNOW WHAT'S REAL AND WHAT'S FAKE

Not all peptides are created equal, and some of the most popular ones online may not be what you think you're buying. Will Armijo joins us to separate facts from hype in the fast-growing world of peptides. We break down GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, why they're changing weight loss, and what people often get wrong about muscle loss, protein, and long-term results. We also talk about the risks of buying "research peptides" online and why quality, sourcing, and medical gui
June 26, 2026

How Coach Molly Miller Builds Winners at Arizona State One Rep at a Time

Why Day One Standards Are the Only Standards That Matter What does summer player development have to do with winning in March? Everything. Coach Molly Miller is obsessive about the small stuff from day one: sprinting between stations, talking on r…

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July 10, 2026

Faith, Community, and Building Something That Outlasts the Highlight Reel

The Rescheduled Health Fair That Changed Everything How does a random calendar change become a life pivot? Chuck Howard was working a corporate wellness job in New Jersey when a rescheduled health fair kept him away from lower Manhattan on Septemb…
July 6, 2026

Peptides, GLP-1s, and Why the Fundamentals Still Win

Why the Peptide Conversation Is Getting Messier What is the biggest problem with how peptides are being sold right now? The divide between research peptides sold online and doctor-prescribed peptides fulfilled by vetted compounding pharmacies is e…
June 26, 2026

How Coach Molly Miller Builds Winners at Arizona State One Rep at a Time

Why Day One Standards Are the Only Standards That Matter What does summer player development have to do with winning in March? Everything. Coach Molly Miller is obsessive about the small stuff from day one: sprinting between stations, talking on r…