EP105: When Fame Goes to Your Head - I'm Checking Myself Before It Changes Me

Real talk about fame, recognition, and staying humble. In this episode, I discuss how a little bit of fame can change people—and how I've noticed it starting to affect me too. My wife and I talked about how some people aren't ready for fame because as soon as they get it, they want more. I share stories about women using their looks to get on my podcast, people demanding free promotion for their events (pay for it like everyone else), and the young woman who put me on blast on Facebook after I professionally declined her request. I'm honest about falling victim to seeking recognition myself—how I started wanting to be recognized at every place I go, how it can become like an addiction, and why I have to humble myself before it affects my character. Learn about the dangers of pride in podcasting, setting professional boundaries with people who "just want to chat," taking a risk when promoting events, and why being an introvert makes public recognition even more complicated. The Corpus Christi Originals podcast is growing rapidly, and I'm learning to take recognition as it comes without seeking it. Checking myself before fame goes to my head. Recorded November 15, 2025. Blog Post Here.