The David Soto Jr. Podcast
by David Soto Jr.
Retired USAF Master Sergeant talks about his personal journey to be the best man he can be and his quest to buy a 4-million dollar ranch while trying to overcome life's obstacles. Mental Health, Minimalism, Financial Independence, Weight-loss, Indie Author, Marriage, Fatherhood, and Everything Else.
Episodes
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Episode 91 What makes a good leader?
One of the best bosses I ever had reached out to me this weekend. I always knew I wanted to be a leader like him because I would have done anything this man asked of me. In this episode, I break down why he was such a good boss and what makes a good leader.
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Episode 90 Use it or Lose it
Check out my ChatGPT episode description below. The phrase "Sitting is the new smoking" has become a ubiquitous admonition in recent years, often met with eye-rolls and dismissive sighs. Guilty as charged, I found myself among the chorus of those advocating for standing desks in the workplace.…
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Episode 89 Learning more about JC
Amazon Prime has four movies out, all based on the Four Gospels verbatim, and I am obsessed. I am down to the Gospel of Luke, and they are gonna make me pay for that one. In this episode, I talk about what I have learned so far and how contrary Christians's beliefs are to what Jesus actually...
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Episode 88 How to win the 2024 Presidential Election
The one thing that would guarantee a win in the 2024 election? A tax break for a very specific group of people. No, not the people who are already rich. In this episode I talk about my idea of giving a tax break to the people who build and maintain this country—the tradesperson. Find my Just…
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Episode 87 Job Loss, Stress, Depression, and Diabetes
In case you have been wondering where I have been, I have been busy dying. I'm only partially kidding. It turns out I have been under a lot of stress over the past few months, and it has taken its toll on my health. After getting terminated from my high-paying job in May of 2023, I went through a...
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Episode 86 Everything I knew about diabetes, blood sugar, and weight-loss was wrong.
After struggling for years with pre-diabetes, I thought I would try something contrary to everything I had ever learned about lowering one's blood sugar, and the results blew my mind. In this episode, I'll tell you all about it. Find my Just Before Bed Journal on Amazon. Visit my Amazon author…
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Episode 85 Fine, No "Diet" is Sustainable
Even my beloved Paleo Diet is not sustainable. I only recently realized that even though I have been unable to maintain it for some years now. Even though I don't know anyone who still eats paleo. No one! Not even one of my Paleo guru mentors who I admired and look up to (is still do). When I...
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Ep. 84 Why is the Confederate Flag Offensive?
Why is it offensive? Well, a long time ago, people thought it was ok to own other human beings. They considered them property. These people thought their property was going to be taken away, so they started a war. They called themselves the Confederacy, and their flag was the Confederate flag....
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Ep. 83 The Origin of Racism?
Even though I am only in chapter two, the book "The Myth of Race" by Robert Wald Sussman has taught me a lot and got me digging even deeper into the origin of the races. In doing so, I may have discovered the origin of racism. Episode 15 What Race Are Mexicans? Find my Just Before Bed Journal on...
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Ep. 82 What does it feel like to be white?
The other night when the nightly news talked about the school shooting in Uvalde, it brought tears to my eyes but not for the obvious reasons that come with the murder of 19 children. In this episode, I talk about what it must feel like to be white and what it must feel like if someone threatens…
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Ep. 81 Three Gun Regulations That Would Have Saved 21 Lives
Nineteen children, CHILDREN, and two adults were murdered in Uvalde, Texas. This could have been prevented had any one of the three gun regulations I propose been implemented. Find my Just Before Bed Journal on Amazon https://amzn.to/3xDtc7p Visit my Amazon author page to see all of my books.…
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Ep. 80 What is White Supremacy?
Something came to me the other morning. That's how I get most of my podcast material. I realized how this country was founded on and a perfect example of white supremacy. I explain what I mean in this episode. Find my Just Before Bed Journal. Visit my Amazon author page to see all of my books.…
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Ep. 79 Trans For Dummies
Putting a dress on my daughter the other day got me wondering why we put girls in dresses and then, what is the origin of the dress. This led me into thinking about gender and trans people and that I once heard a scientific explanation for being trans. I then decided to look that up as well. This...
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Ep. 78 The Definition of Faith
Continuing my Jesus kick... I made a realization the other day. One that needs more introspection, but I thought I would share what I got so far. In this episode, I define faith and distinguish between faith and stupidity. And as I mentioned in this episode, here is a link to The Case for Christ....
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Ep. 77 Sexy M&Ms
WTF has this world come to? Are we really gonna get upset about that M&Ms cartoons characters not looking sexy enough to take out for a drink? In this episode, I talk about change, how it is inevitable, and how it's really nothing to get upset about. Find my Just Before Bed Journal on Amazon.…
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Ep. 76 Where is Heaven
This week I talk a little more about Jesus and Religion. Find my Just Before Bed Journal on Amazon. Want to support this indie author? Visit my Amazon author page. Find me on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok. You can check out my NFTs on OpenSea.
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Ep. 75 Jesus is Just Alright
I love to learn. More importantly, I love to learn the truth, especially when it comes to religion. For two decades, I have been studying about God, spirituality, and religion. I'd say, if I ever were to go back to school, it would be to study theology. In this week's episode, I talk about the...
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Ep. 74 A diversity and inclusion Christmas story
The best diversity and inclusion briefing you'll ever have. In this episode, I try to explain what it's like to finally be around someone who looks like you and why it's important. Find my Just Before Bed Journal on Amazon. Want to support this indie author? Visit my Amazon author page. Find me…
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Ep 73 How to Live Forever
No, it's not a diet, exercise, vitamins, or whatever. It's something better, and everyone is capable of it. Find my Just Before Bed Journal on Amazon. Want to support this indie author? Visit my Amazon author page. Find me on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.
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Ep. 72 Guns, How Many of Us Have Them
I have been thinking about guns for a while. And now, with the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse and the murderers of Ahmaud Arbery, I have to say my peace. In this episode, I talk about the over-saturation of guns in this country, "good guys" with guns, brandishing a weapon, and self-defense. Find my…
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Ep. 71 I Solve the Labor Shortage Problem.
While thinking about the labor shortage recently, I came up with a solution. In this episode, I give my thought on minimum wage, unemployment, the labor shortage, why some people are allowed to demand better pay and why some are not, and of course, I solve the labor shortage "crisis" as well as...
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Ep. 70 Pain is Good
I wasn't sure what I was going to talk about in this episode. I start off by talking about why I haven't recorded a podcast in a month. That leads to talking about pain and gratitude. Find my Just Before Bed Journal on Amazon. Find me on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.
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Ep. 69 The Story of Us Part 4
It was kind of a first date. Also, we officially made it official. Find my Just Before Bed Journal on Amazon. Want to support this indie author? Visit my Amazon author page. Find me on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.
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Ep. 68 Where I Was September 11th 2001.
On the 20th anniversary of 9-11, I thought I'd share the story of where I was when I found out. It was quite uneventful, but there are some things in particular that I will never forget. Find my Just Before Bed Journal on Amazon. Want to support this indie author? Visit my Amazon author page.…
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Ep. 67 The Story of Us Part 3
There is a new gym manager at Manchester Bally's and she and I end up "in the mix." Find my Just Before Bed Journal on Amazon. Want to support this indie author? Visit my Amazon author page. Find me on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.
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Ep. 66 The Story of Us Part 2
Last episode, I talked about the first time I ever saw You Know Who. In this episode, I talk about the very next time I ever laid eyes on her, two years later. Find my Just Before Bed Journal on Amazon. Want to support this indie author? Visit my Amazon author page. Find me on Twitter, Instagram,...
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Ep. 65 The Story of Us Part 1
I woke up this morning wondering what I should talk about. Something deep? Politics? More anti-vaxer stuff? Then it hit me, tell the story of us. That's the title of a book I have in mind. "The Story of Us" will be about You Know Who and me. A real-life love story with a happy ending. I'm not…
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Ep. 64 More anti-vaxer excuses debunked
So many people are losing their minds because the coronavirus vaccine is not FDA approved and, therefore, an "experimental drug." They claim that they don't want to be a "test subject." The thing is, if ingesting something that is not FDA approved makes you a test subject, then guess what? You…
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Ep. 63 We expect too much from mothers. Here's why.
I have come to realize that the burden we put on mothers is too much. We ask them to tend the house, the children, themselves, and their spouses. And we expect them to do it with a smile. In this episode, I talk about why we are wrong as a society to put all of this burden on mothers when the...
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Ep. 62 Why your reasons for not getting vaccinated are dumb
For those who refuse to get vaccinated, you do you. I just want you to know that most of the reasons you based your decision on are BS. In this episode, I dive into the reasons why people aren't getting vaccinated and try to debunk them. Also, I talk about how those who claim to be patriotic are...
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Ep. 61 Health Update and Keto Sabotage
Happy father's day. In this episode, I give an update on my health, my lab work, and my weight loss journey. Also, I share an important factor that is guaranteed to kick you out of ketosis and back on the sugar train. It's something you'll least expect. At least I did. Find my Just Before Bed...
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Ep. 60 Get over it, Snowflake
I once told my employees, "If you don't like the way I run this business, feel free to go out there and start your own." How very conservative of me, right? Literally, I'm asking. Isn't this is how capitalist, republican, right-winged conservatives think? The "Get over it, Snowflake" or "Fuck…
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Ep. 59 Immigration and The Handmaids Tale
What if all the immigrants seeking asylum in the United States were white? We would probably welcome with open arms, like what you see on The Handmaids Tale. In this episode, I explore the similarities between what's going on in the Hulu series The Handmaids Tail and what's going on in real life…
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Ep. 58 I discuss "Tribe of Mentors" by Tim Ferris
Like many other people, my first Tim Ferris book was The 4 Hour Work Week. I bought his next book when it came out, even though it was ridiculously priced. I ended up selling it on eBay for like $3. I decided to pass on his following few $30 books until I came across Tribe of Mentors as an...
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Ep. 57 The Hubble Deep Field Photo
Social media brought the Hubble Deep Field photo to my attention a few years ago, and it blew me away then. Recently I brought it up in conversation with You Know Who, and it made me want to look more into it. I did, and it blew my mind even more. In this episode, I try to explain why this one...
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Ep. 56 Where have I been? Busy and Apparently Sick
When I randomly went to my youtube channel (where I also post my podcast) recently I found that I had several comments, views, and new subscribers. People have been watching and listening even though I haven't posted anything in over a year. This confirmed what I already knew. I needed to get…
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Ep. 55 Who are the essential workers?
Doctors, nurses, first responders, they are essential. They need to go to work to save lives. But aren’t they always. We didn’t need a pandemic to know this. Until now, essential personnel has been the people who have had to go to work no matter what day of the year it is. People still need care...
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Ep. 54 What would you do if you had one million dollars?
Have you ever been asked this question? It's a common exercise in which you are supposed to find out what you want to in life for a career. By taking the money out of the situation, you are forced to choose a vocation that is one that you love. In the movie Office Space, a character named Michael...
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Ep. 53 Are people too sensitive? Yes and No.
I have thought for a while now that people who say that "people are too sensitive these days" are wrong. I still do, but I have found some truth in it. There is a fine line, and I think I have defined it. If something offends you, that's legit. You are not too sensitive. If you think something is...
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Ep. 52 Why I was wrong to hate Hillary Clinton
I was wrong. When the 2016 election came around, I had no interest in participating. Neither of the two candidates did anything for me. I didn't like them both equally. In fact, you could say that I hated them. My hate for Donald Trump has proven warranted, but my disdain for Hillary Clinton has...
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Ep. 51 My Weight Loss Journey Starts Now.
I hit 300 pounds the other day. That puts me about 62 pounds over the weight that I maintained for several years since discovering paleo. So it's time to get my shit together. Of all the reasons why I feel it's time to lose weight, how I look is at the bottom of the list. I feel like this is a...
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Ep. 50 The Just Before Bed Journal
Fifty Episodes?! Who knew I had that much to talk about? Or that people would even listen? Today I am talking about my Just Before Bed Journal. What is it, how it works, and how it came about. To be brief, I'll just tell you that it's everything I have ever learned from all the self-help gurus…
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Ep. 49 A Messed Up World
Is the entire world really messed up because you are insecure? In this episode, I talk about a recent experience where a contractor thought it was ok to vent to me about how messed up this world is because we have to do stuff like this. "This" was the installation of a gender-neutral bathroom.…
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Ep. 48 What is White Privilege?
I was recently interviewed for a podcast and had my eyes opened to what white privilege is. I don’t take that phrase lightly as I don’t want to misuse it. I have probably never even said it (or wrote it) until now. I tend to avoid topics that I am not one hundred percent certain on. And I have…
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Ep. 47 I'm back and I'm fat.
Of all the things I claim to be in my twitter and Instagram bio, I've begun to question if I was still a podcaster or not. Well, I am. I just took some time off. When my son was born, it became tough to keep up with podcasting. When I got a job, it became even harder. I thought that I was done...
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Make sure your job depends on you, not the other way around
Again I have been working on my journal and writing a short motivational essay of life lessons. This one below inspired me to record a podcast on the topic. It’s perfectly fine if doing what you love doesn’t pay the bills. Get a job, but don’t set your self up for misery. People tend to base…
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Free Your Creativity
Learn the fundamentals so that you can concentrate on creativity. I have been working on a journal I want to publish. In this episode, I talk about the progress I'm making but more importantly I talk about what the short essay below sparked in my mind. When I was an HVAC instructor, I taught...
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The Story Behind The Story
I wanted to tell the story behind the story of The Namesake, David Alonzo. I mention it a little in the preface but I think there is no better way than to explain myself than in a video. I love writing magical realism because I believe in the magic a little. For example, I believe that I have had…
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Hermoso Cariño
You haven't heard from me in a while because I have been busy. Busy going on job interviews, busy getting married, and busy having a baby. David Jackson Soto was born 23 March 2019 at 0340 in the morning making that day the best day of my life. In this episode, I talk about that day and give the...
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Why can't I lose weight?
I'm active, have a daily calorie deficit, and am controlling my sugar so why can't I drop the pounds? I have a pretty good idea why. Every now and then, my weight gets out of control. And every now and then, I get a handle on it by adjusting my diet. There have been times though, that no matter...
About this show
Retired USAF Master Sergeant talks about his personal journey to be the best man he can be and his quest to buy a 4-million dollar ranch while trying to overcome life's obstacles. Mental Health, Minimalism, Financial Independence, Weight-loss, Indie Author, Marriage, Fatherhood, and Everything Else.
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David Soto Jr.