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Common Chaos Podcast
by Bryan Kern
It's a podcast about life
Episodes
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Moving Reality Forward w/ Trent Knox | #103
What more could you ask for? We have two Trent Knox episodes in a row. This man and I always sit down with a game plan and before you know it, that game plan quickly gets tossed out the window. In our previous episode we discussed personal relationships. How we each get our social juices flowing…
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An Awkward Reality w/ Trent Knox | #102
I am joined by my friend and entrepreneur Trent Knox. Trent is a staple in the Austin, Texas podcast community and is a long time creative. From Austin Live and Local to the E-Sports Business Network, Trent has had his hand on the pulse of the Austin Creative scene for the better half of a…
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Happy Sad w/ Knives Monroe | #101
With season 2022 of Earth officially over, Knives Monroe returns for our year in review episode. A lot of things happened this past year so there was a lot to talk about. We start off discussing physical and mental health, both of which played different roles in each our lives this year. Knives…
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We Made it to Episode 100 | #100
Welcome to episode 100 and to 2023. We made it to both landmark moments for better or worse. As the podcast continues to grow and evolve I share some thoughts and themes for myself and this never-ending project in this coming year. Those themes include: change, time, investment, and support. Each...
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Matt's Got Problems | #99
Matt Musselwhite is a long time friend of mine. He is the creator of the Scene Radio and iHatetheScene podcasts which existed on MySpace from 2008-2013. For well over a decade, Matt has been a somewhat prominent voice within the metal and hardcore music scenes. The exposure along with his...
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Mental Fortitude | #98
Mental health in general encompasses a wide variety of things. Regardless of who we are or what our genetic make up is; we all experience our own mental health journeys. With that being said, is it possible that we are preventing ourselves from capitalizing on our bodies ability to thrive at...
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The Road to Health is Paved with Good Intentions | #97
Health and wellness have been very prevalent topics over the course of the last 3 years. With all this attention on health, you would think that it’d be easy for people to get their own health into check. Unfortunately, there’s no magic health method that is the end all be all in terms of...
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Adult-ing Content | #96
In this episode I am joined by my lovely wife Rebecca Kern. Rebecca recently got admitted to to the University of Texas and will soon embark on her journey towards a Bachelor’s degree in linguistics. We discuss our past year together including our wedding and subsequent life events that seem to...
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The Importance of Experience for Perspective | #95
This episode was a concoction of survival and self expression and eventually self deprecation. I know that doesn’t make much sense now, but it will. I recently graduated at the ripe old age of 34. That combined with recently receiving my purple belt in Jiu Jitsu and starting a new career has me...
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A Beautiful Mess | #94
I share a few stories from this past week that really put me in an interesting whirlwind of emotions. I have been recovering all week from the normal, mundane, everyday grind, mixed with the rush of public intoxication, or perhaps, the need to feel alive. Especially after encountering a near…
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CCP: Working Class Violence w/ Jordan Modro | #93
May 7th is UFC 274 and it has a stacked main card that features two title fights. The main event being for the lightweight title as reigning 155 lbs champ Charles Oliveira face off agains Justin Gaethje. In the co-main even we see UFC Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas square off against...
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CCP: Working Class Violence w/ Jordan Modro | # 92
Join me and my guest Jordon Modro as we give our final takes on what was a crazy and chaotic UFC 273. We saw champion in Alexander Volkanovski dominate his way to another featherweight title defense over The Korean Zombie (Chan Sung Jung) in the main event. In the co-main event, Aljamain Sterling...
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CCP: Working Class Violence w/ Jordan Modro | # 91
The second episode of a three part series featuring my friend Jordan Modro. Join us as we further break down UFC 273. We take a look at the fights headlining the April, 9th card and make our final predictions less than 24 hours from the event. Tune in to hear our last minute takes as well as some...
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CCP: Working Class Violence w/ Jordan Modro | #90
UFC 273, Which takes place live this Saturday from Jacksonville, Florida includes a pair of title fights. At the top we have the 145 lb Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski defending his belt against the #4 ranked Korean Zombie, Chan Sung Jung. In the co-main event Champion Aljamain...
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Verbal Vomit | # 89
I really didn’t have much to talk about other than the vulnerability of our own minds. Whether it’s how we can be inspired by a politicians words, or our potential to be brainwashed by a sociopath. At the end of the day, we can be some weak minded creatures. How does this vulnerability, this lack...
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How the Turn Tables | #88
I’m back with another solo episode featuring a few surprises as well as a look into the Joe Rogan drama, the implosion of Every Time I Die, the upcoming UFC 271 card and so much more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy my rapid banter.
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Knives Out 2022 | #87
Picking up where we left off, Knives Monroe and I sit back down and reflect on some of our favorite tangible things from the year 2021. Movies, music, media, we go over the highs and lows of last year as we prepare ourselves for what 2022 is inevitably going to bring and how we plan on moving...
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New Year New Themes | #86
Season 2022 of life, earth, whatever you want to call it is upon us and it’s shaping up to be one of the craziest yet. With the changing of the seasons and the proverbial new start everyone wants to embark on, It’s important we discuss themes and ideas that hope to carry us successfully into the...
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Lower the Stakes w/ Knives Monroe |#85
Knives Monroe is a filmmaker, creator, business owner, and inspiration all wrapped up into one. This year we sit down for our annual year end episode and discuss our 2021. The highs, the lows… you get it. This year we had a lot to discuss in terms of development and growth. As everyone did, we…
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Killing Time w/ Khalil Kennedy pt. 2 | #84 and a half
Part 2 of my Discussion with Khalil Kennedy. ***Khalil Kennedy is a friend of mine residing here in Austin, Texas, originally hailing from St. Louis, MO. He is a middle school educator and coach, a breakdancer, and a jiu jitsu blue belt. If you’re thinking, “wow this dude sounds badass”, you’d be...
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Killing Time w/ Khalil Kennedy | #84
Khalil Kennedy is a friend of mine residing here in Austin, Texas, originally hailing from St. Louis, MO. He is a middle school educator and coach, a breakdancer, and a jiu jitsu blue belt. If you’re thinking, “wow this dude sounds badass”, you’d be correct. Khalil gives us his take on what the...
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Influences v. Distractions | #83
We’re constantly being bombarded with distractions and influences. Absorbing whatever is stimulating our senses and our attention at any given time. Do we know how to filter the good from the bad? the chaos from the order? Do we know how what we absorb affects us and how we can use it to our...
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Procrastination Hotline | #82
We all struggle with some form of creative block, and this episode is a living example of that. Not too mention It took four months, draft after draft, and a few life events from where we last left off. I have finally come out of hiding and am ready to face the world. I will embrace the suffering...
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Mess-o-potamia | #81
In this episode I ramble on and on and on about a lot of nothing and everything at the same time. Life doesn’t get any easier, no matter how hard you try, or at least it feels that way. Dialing in on what is important and necessary for you to be successful in your own life is one of the hardest...
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It's Now or Never | #80
Going all in on yourself is a hard decision, but in reality, it’s truly now or never. Every day you waste not trusting your soul is another day closer to the great demise you know is waiting for you. I’m inconsistent, out of touch, and performing a poor excuse of balancing act aptly named…
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The Price of Life w/ Bryan Olivas | #79
I am joined by my good friend Bryan Olives. Olivas is a fellow sales leader and enthusiast of life. Driven by his passion for experiences, Olivas has learned as you grow, your outlook and perceptions grow as well. The important part is how/why these feelings and ideas grow. Is the growth a result...
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Bet it all on Black w/ JP Perkins | #78
JP Perkins is a buddy and co-worker of mine. JP is a recently licensed real estate agent here in Austin and is experiencing first hand the madness that is taking place in the capital city of the lone star state. He also hosts a community blog dedicated to the North Austin suburb Cedar Park which...
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COVID Chronicles | #77
Recorded on 03/08/2021) It happened. I got the VID. Luckily it’s come and gone and I can live to tell the tale. Sweats, dehydration, confusion, exhaustion, the shits… I talk about it all in this episode in an attempt to better prepare you, if and when you get it. I also discuss the importance of...
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St. Valentines Day Disaster | #76
A month and half into 2021 and love is in the air, at least it was until climate change decided to crash the party. The entire state of Texas was at the start of one of the harshest weather events in recent memory and we were there to tell the tale. We also discuss our recent deep dive into Star...
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Attitude Adjustment | #75
(Recorded on 2/13/2021) Attitude is a crucial component to the equation of life. At least that’s how I’ve interpreted the impact of an attitude adjustment thus far in my life. I truly believe attitude is the difference in a good day and a bad day. A simple mindset shift can take you from the bed…
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Keeping an Edge w/ Christian McGahan | #74
Christian McGahan is a busy man. He is the host of the Max Effort podcast, vocalist for Virtue (Austin, Texas), a personal trainer. Christian is a man of determination and perseverance. No stranger to peaks and valleys himself, Christian gives us his take on how one can reclaim control of their...
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2021 Season Premier | #73
January hasn’t even ended and so far we have seen: Capitol riots, a second impeachment, a free market revolt, crashed planes, aliens, Super-COVID, and Tom Brady clinch another Super Bowl visit. I can’t even fucking clean my room. Who are we? Where are we? What in the hell are we doing and does it...
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New Year New Episode w/ Trent Knox | #72
My dear friend and OG C.C. guest Mr. Trent Knox joins me to share his thoughts and feelings about 2020. Like many Trent was left scratching his head saying, “what the fuck is actually going on?” And with 2021 officially upon us, there isn’t much left for us to do than to take aim at some goals…
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Limited Capacity w/ Knives Monroe | #71
(Recorded on 12/29/2020) I sit down with the madman himself Knives Monroe as we discuss the utter shiftiest that was 2020. On the heels of one of the craziest years of all time, we dive into the high points and low lights that came with the year 2020 and all that we have to look forward to in…
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Pulse Check | #70
(Recorded on 11/11) Over one week removed from the election and the good ol' United States is still standing, for now. With season 2020 of earth nearing its end, we look to 2021 for with hope and determination...or something like that.
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Clown World Policies w/ Alex Strenger | #69
Alex Strenger is an Austin Texas pedicab driver. He was a 2018 Austin, TX mayoral candidate and most recently ran for Austin city council representative for district 2. (He has since dropped put an actively endorsed fellow candidate Casey Ramos) In this episode we discussed the current climate of...
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Dialing for Dollars w/ Adam Boerschig | #68
I met Adam Boerschig through the local Austin jiu jitsu community a few years back. He is a well traveled man that considers himself a jack of all trades. He served 8 years in the U.S. Navy, is a former personal trainer, and consultant. He is also one of the creators and founders of Revernt Jiu Jits
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Of Death | #67
Death is imminent, it is all around us, and in 2020 it is on the tip of our tongues. When I was younger I used to think I was the only one with this fear; that I was the only one plagued with sleepless nights and anxiety ridden panic attacks. As I embraced the idea of death more and more I began…
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Michael "Rickshaw" Martin | #66
Michael “Rickshaw” Martin is the former bassist of Iwrestledabearonce and is the current creator and host of Worship & Tribute Nerd. We discuss living life on the road in a full time band, post band life, his recent move to Austin Texas and his new creative endeavors. We talk about the idea of a...
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Lights, Camera, Action! | #65
We often overthink our actions to the point of paralysis. We wonder, “what if I fail?”, “What if I don’t make it?” These “what-if’s” these hesitations that come our way are mental blocks that are results of nature and nurture. We get caught up in a motion that over takes us, a thought that stunts...
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Learn to Lead Your Damn Self | #64
Discipline, it sucks. You hate it! I know you do. I do! I hate having to get up every morning and exit my warm bed, leave my fiancé and dogs, and go work for the corporation. What sucks even more is that we can’t escape it. We need some form of discipline in our lives in order to have any type of...
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Pins and Needles | #63
I discuss my recent battle with communication and leadership. We all strive to become better versions of ourselves. To find authenticity in a world where that is hard to come by. I understand everyone feels apprehensive, defensive, scared, alone, anxious and a whole slew of other emotions. In…
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Apodcalypse Now! Episode Eight: Two B's on a Pod
(Recorded on 5/17/2020) Becca and I sit down and discuss what we thought was the end of the COVID-19 pandemic (we were wrong). We talk about the nuances of life as we discuss the new normal in May 2020. We seem to be watching a reality television series as 2020 just keeps getting weirder and...
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Apodcalypse Now! Episode Seven: A Lost Concept
(Recorded on 4/21/2020) I sit down with Becca as an officially engaged couple and we dissect the ongoing COVID-19 craziness. With the country seemingly going stir-crazy, a month and a half into quarantine, decisions are being made to open up shop, albeit, at a gradual pace. Are we ready? Is…
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Soft Reset | #62
COVID-19 has been wreaking havoc on the global community for the last several months, leaving countries around the world to put restrictions on their people and what they can do. The global lockdown that the COVID-19 virus has caused many things. Closed businesses, the loss of lives, and worse…
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Apodcalypse Now! Episode Six: Frontline Report
(Recorded 04/01/2020) In this episode we sit down with John Manley and Heidi Mathis via video chat on Facebook live to discuss what it’s like living with the virus. The two of them are currently living in Germany where John is contracted for the US Army. He is a former Marine and Journalist and...
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Apodcalypse Now! Episode Five: The Gang Endures the End Times
Bryan is once again joined by his girlfriend, co-host of the Tired Girls Club podcast, Becca Manley. We are also joined by an array of characters; Matt Musselwhite of iHateTheScene.com, Trent Knox of Cyber City Media/Austin Live and Local, and director/filmmaker Knives Monroe, of Knives Monroe…
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Apodcalypse Now! Episode Four: Panic Room
Join Bryan and Becca as they continue to brave the ongoing pandemic with their virtual audience. Becca deploys some Tired Girls tactics and gives us some cootie catcher magic along with some tarot card readings. There is feet stuff! We discuss the latest happenings with COVID-19 as we learn that...
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Apodcalypse Now! Episode Three: Violent and Tired
(Recorded 03/23/2020) Need a little something to take the edge off? Here’s a little dose. Tattoo artist and BJJ purple belt, Alex Asad and his wife, hairstylist and co-host of the Tired Girls Club podcast, Jami Asad join Becca and I for Apodcalypse Now!! In a small, neatly cleaned and quarantined...
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Apodcalypse Now! Episode Two: Lock it Up
(Recorded 03/21/2020) We’re back! Join Becca and I as we are one step closer to madness. There is a national self distancing being enforced and it is beginning to show its effects on a grand scale. We talk with some returning friends on Facebook live as we get an idea of how people are surviving...
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