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The Metal Excellence Podcast

by C. J. - The Metal Motivator: Motivational Speaker & Author

The Metal Excellence Podcast is an edgy, uncompromising approach to real achievement and lasting change hosted by C. J. Ortiz (The Metal Motivator). It's about maximizing all that you are, and all that you can do, for a purpose greater than yourself and doing it with a metal mindset.

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Episodes

  1. Metal Excellence Ep. 08: Interview with Baraka Ulrich James

    C. J. and Mac talk with Baraka Ulrich James, motivator, Second Amendment advocate, and host of Civilian Carry Radio on the Firearms Radio Network. He's also a knowledgeable and devoted lover of heavy metal who used the power of music to carry himself through great family tragedy and a difficult...

  2. Metal Excellence Ep. 07: C. J. & Mac Interview Delta Force Vet Brad Thomas

    C. J. & Mac interview Delta Force veteran and musician, Brad Thomas, about his experience in the Battle of Mogadish (Black Hawk Down) and what he's doing musically to help vets. PLUS... C.J. & Mac answer listener's questions!

  3. Metal Excellence Ep. 06: C. J. & Mac with Special Guest Dan Camilleri

    C. J. & Mac interview Meshiaak frontman, Dan Camilleri, plus talk relationships, movies, metal, natural disasters, and more!

  4. Metal Excellence Ep. 05: C. J. & Mac with Special Guest Metal Mike

    In Episode 5, C. J. & Mac talk "Judas Priest" and sit down with special guest, Metal Mike Chlasciak, lead guitarist for bands like Halford, Testament, and Sebastian Bach. Me and Mac also discuss gun control, Facebook, and other crazy things in the news!

  5. Metal Excellence Ep. 04: C. J. & Mac with Special Guest Randall Sharpe

    In Episode 4, C. J. & Mac welcome special guest, Randall Sharpe, of Spartc NC (Mac's business partner) and talk mindset, music, family, safety, and a whole lot more! As always, there's a special "Sentinel" segment as well answering listener's questions.

  6. Metal Excellence Ep. 03: Q&A with Mac & C. J. on Metal, Mindset, Relationships, Training & More!

    In this episode of the Metal Excellence Podcast, special forces veteran, Pat McNamara, and C. J., The Metal Motivator, take questions from listeners on everything from motivation and relationships to training and heavy metal.

  7. Metal Excellence Ep. 02: Staying Safe in a Dangerous World & F*ck Cancer

    Mac tells us how to stay safe in a dangerous world, and we had a special guest, Win Ford—another metal head—who gutted both of us with his incredible personal story of his ongoing war with cancer. This episode is chock full of attitude, mindset, and wisdom!

  8. Metal Excellence Ep. 01: Face-to-Face with Pat McNamara (Elite Commando)

    In this episode, I'm sitting down with Pat McNamara ("Mac") of TMACS, Inc. and Combat Strength Training. Former U.S. Commando who lethally operated in some of the most dangerous places on the planet and now trains everyone from the military to law enforcement to the average pedestrian. Not only…

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About this show

The Metal Excellence Podcast is an edgy, uncompromising approach to real achievement and lasting change hosted by C. J. Ortiz (The Metal Motivator). It's about maximizing all that you are, and all that you can do, for a purpose greater than yourself and doing it with a metal mindset.

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C. J. - The Metal Motivator: Motivational Speaker & Author

Produced by C. J. Ortiz

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Metal Excellence Podcast have?

The Metal Excellence Podcast has 8 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on August 12, 2018.

What is The Metal Excellence Podcast about?

The Metal Excellence Podcast is an edgy, uncompromising approach to real achievement and lasting change hosted by C. J. Ortiz (The Metal Motivator). It's about maximizing all that you are, and all that you can do, for a purpose greater than yourself and doing it with a metal mindset.

How often does The Metal Excellence Podcast release new episodes?

The Metal Excellence Podcast publishes about every 48 days, based on its 8 episodes since September 2017.

Who hosts The Metal Excellence Podcast?

The Metal Excellence Podcast is created and hosted by C. J. - The Metal Motivator: Motivational Speaker & Author.
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