Life Unraveled Podcast

Life Unraveled #78 with Meredith Martin-Moats

I have been looking forward to having Meredith on the show for some time We sit down for a talk about her role with the River Valley Adult Learning Alliance, The McElroy House, community involvement, learning, back to school and her very interesting background and study of folklore.

Life Unraveled 76 with Brock Boozer

Brock Boozer is on the show to share his experiences and involvement with a cult of which he was formally a member of known as the RCG.  Brock talks about how his search for answers to some of life's biggest questions led him to become involved with the RCG and eventually move to Ohio.  We talk about settling into his new life and what was different about his lifestyle while living there.  Brock offers insight about what lead him down the path, how he became involved, when he first started wanting to leave and even offers advice for anyone in a similar situation.

After the Show #14 - The American Civil War Through Cinema Series, Part II

Brian, Thurman and Julie are back for part II of "Rebels, Reconstruction and Revisionism: The Confederate Lost Cause and the American Civil War Through Cinema."    This week we explore the 1993 film Gettysburg and the 2003 prequel God's and Generals.

 

Check out our last episode here: https://youtu.be/iEsgSBMcJQw

Life Unraveled #75 with Kash Jackson

2018 Illinois gubernatorial Candidate, Libertarian, Navy Veteran and Activist, Kash Jackson is on the show for a talk about father's rights, our family court system and judicial system in the United States, as well as make his own digital court appearance via zoom on the podcast.

Twitter: Kash Jackson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KashJackson2018

Life Unraveled #74 with RC Smith

Author, writer, poet, publisher, singer, banjo player, brain surgery survivor...These are just a few ways you could describe Randy. Another way would be that he is one of the nicest guys you are ever going to meet. Randy is on the show to talk about his journey in writing, his books, his processes and his incredible story of surviving a major brain surgery and the creativity that followed it.

Jiu Jitsu Unraveled #38 with Matt Vernon

Matt Vernon of Primate Jiu Jitsu is on the show to talk about owning an academy, coaching, competing, being a jiu jitsu dad and husband, phases of his learning evolution and much more. We also break down a controversial match that went viral in the BJJ community which took place right here in Arkansas. ****In the midst of moving studios, swapping to a new mac and changing a few settings in zoom, the first part of this recording was unfortunately lost. :( We still got a lot of great conversation in. **** UnraveledPodcast.com See the match we talk about here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAuaJf0Gv0s

Life Unraveled #73 with the Philosophical Hillybilly, Johnny Sain

Johnny is described by people who know him well as someone who "can tell you almost anything about the natural world and our relationship to it." Johnny talks about writing, going back to college at age 40, working for himself, some of his favorite publications, Aldo Leopold, and his involvement with the non-profits The Conservation Hawks and the White River Water Keeper. This was truly a great episode. Thank you all for watching.

 

Check out Johnny's website here: PholosophicalHillbilly.com

Read the article we talk about in the podcast here: https://aboutrvmag.com/2019/07/01/3117/

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Life Unraveled #72 with Eddie Fyvie

Eddie Fyvie is a resident of New York State where he own and operates two Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academies. He is on the show to discuss NY covid regulations, other business closings, his decision to reopen his business, NY politics and education. Eddie talks about his training volume pre lockdown, his recent CJJ match with former guest Jams Partridge, training with Rickson Gracie and a time in his life when he read a staggering book/day for FIVE MONTHS! Check out Eddie's book suggestion - Contagious by Jonah Berger.
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Life Unraveled Podcast #71 with Josiah Evants

Josiah Evants of Midtown Coffee is back for the VERY FIRST EPISODE IN THE NEW STUDIO! On the show we talk coffee, current events and an upcoming trip he and his wife have to the Grand Canyon to hike rim to rim. Always a good time talking with Josiah!

Life Unraveled #70 with Stephen Koepfer

Many people know Stephen Koepfer simply as "Sambo Steve" due to his contributions to the Sambo community in the United States and abroad.  Before he transitioned to operating his martial arts academy full-time, Steve worked in Pediatric Oncology. Before that he had a background in advertising, graphic design, visual arts and massage therapy. We talk about his thesis and other publications.  Steve is located in NYC at the epicenter of the pandemic in the US, we talk about state regulations, things he has done to stay engaged and keep his students engaged throughout the lockdown, as well as his involvement and lobbying for the legalization of MMA in NY.  Plus he worked on John Wick III. No big deal. This was a truly amazing episode and conversation with a truly unique individual.  Thank you all for listening.