The Parallax Effect Podcast

🎙️ While The Parallax Effect Podcast is still under construction for its full return, a special edition episode is here.Ryan has been tasked by his professor, Dr. Paul Kaak, Ph.D, with identifying and interviewing someone who truly embodies the essence of leadership. That assignment has led to a much awaited and meaningful conversation with a trusted friend and colleague:Dustin Willis, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Ph.D.In this episode, Ryan and Dustin dive into:·       Dustin’s journey from clinical practice into academia·       Lessons learned and pivotal leadership moments·       The qualities he values most in mentors·       Words of encouragement for those struggling with imposter syndrome·       His new leadership role (yes—breaking news!)·       And above all, the extraordinary perseverance of his son, Dorian, and how that has shaped Dustin’s purpose and perspective.Enjoy this thoughtful and uplifting episode of The Parallax Effect Podcast.Support the show

Enjoy this recap of some of the best moments from season one of The Parallax Effect Podcast! Be sure to revisit some of your favorite episodes and drop some comments to share your viewpoint with Ryan and also what you expect to hear coming up during season two! Thank you to everyone for all of your support! Please follow and subscribe to our show if you haven't already!Support the show

Season Finale!Season One of The Parallax Effect Podcast wraps up with musician and fashion designer R.Kim stopping by to check out Studio 7 and engaging Ryan in a discussion surrounding his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, which also included a stop in Okinawa, Japan to finish high school. R.Kim also shares the decision to make the transcontinental trek to Los Angeles in order to pursue his dream of music. Here he goes into detail about the effect of the pandemic on his travels, how he managed to push through the pandemic limitations, his two hit release albums, what he does in his free time, how the legend of EverybodyKnowsLo connected him with Ryan plus much much more! Enjoy this episode and thank you all so very much for giving time to support my flagship project. We look forward to even more growth and perspective as we prepare for Season Two of: The Parallax Effect Podcast. Instagram: @veryrkimTikTok: @veryrkimTwiter: @veryrkimFacebook: veryrkimYouTube: Very RkimSupport the show

Raise your glass to the Don… Don Champagne! The Parallax Podcast  welcomes: Anthony Pitts, personal attaché, to the show to discuss his path towards the occupation of personal protection. Mr. Pitts is a very private person and therefore does not prefer to get in front of the camera. He would actually rather help keep his clients protected from it. On this day, he was gracious enough to invite Ryan to his home for this exclusive interview that covers: his youth in Southern California, joining The Black Panther Party, his first career (you would not be able to guess it), his introduction into serving as a personal attaché to the likes of political figures and celebrities alike, some of which include Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson and ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, his favorite champagne, plus much much more! Enjoy this conversation!Support the show

Storytelling... is what we do here at The Parallax Podcast and in today’s episode, The Los Angeles Sports Guy: Bryan Quintas arrives at Studio 7 with Ryan to share his story of growing up in Southern California, which includes withstanding bullying, family struggles, a cancer diagnosis, losing control and regaining that control to find his true calling during the first half of the show. The second half of the show features classic sports banter, including a brief visit to each of Bryan’s favorite teams, what Argentina winning the World Cup meant to him, a scintillating Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate, the ever-popular Lightspeed segment, plus much much more!Twitter/X: @USCOracleSupport the show

Call to action! Today’s episode of The Parallax Effect Podcast features, physical therapist and member of the California Physical Therapy Association Government Affairs Committee (amongst other roles): The Iron Man, Classically Trained: Oscar Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS. Oscar joins Ryan to share his story of the sacrifices his mother made in order to get her family to Los Angeles, what it took to survive and advance onto undergraduate studies at the University of California Berkeley then to Boston University for physical therapy school including the path to the physical therapy profession, experiencing racism first-hand, what led him to become a strong advocate for the legislative proceedings of physical therapy, why all physical therapists should be involved in the legislative process, the definition and status of Assembly Bill 931, his love for running, what is fastpacking, his love for video games including the classics, plus much much more! Email: [email protected]: dr_o.g._theneuroptX: @oscarg_dptVisit Governor Newsom's Website here:https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/Select "An Active Bill" located under "By Email, What is your Requestor Comment About"Select "AB 931" located under "What Specific Bill"Click "Leave a Comment" under "What is the Purpose of your Message?" Click Next, select "Pro", then copy and paste the above sample text or add a personal support message into the comment box, click "next". Enter your contact information and click "Next" to send your email. Please use CPTA's sample text below to send a direct email to urge the Governor to support AB 931:"I am asking that you SIGN AB 931, which seeks to prevent the restriction or denial of care, along with unnecessary reviews and administrative burden, for early medically necessary physical therapy treatment in California. AB 931 prevents unnecessary reviews and administrative burden and allows timely access to medically necessary physical therapy treatment by allowing physical therapists to provide up to 12 visits before continued authorization is needed---identical to a bill just passed in Maine. An increasing number of health plans/insurers and third-party administrators are using computer algorithms for decision-making over the care their patients may receive. Such practices often have no basis in research and are inconsistent with community standards of care.I urge you to sign AB 931 to keep Californians FIRST!"Support the show

If you are a pro wrestling fan, then listening to: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling Podcast is a must. We are lucky to have the esteemed hosts of TFW Podcast: Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun (Enforcer E) here on The Parallax Effect Podcast! The critically acclaimed hosts join Ryan to discuss the latest topics in professional wrestling, including: The Bloodline, the situation surrounding CM Punk, when Cody Rhodes will finish his story, the rise of LA Knight, Seth Freakin’ Rollins, if MJF went too far, our favorite superstars of all-time, plus much much more!Twitter and Instagram: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' WrestlingSupport the show

Do you admire great storytellers? Also, are you a fan of reptiles? Well you are in luck as The Parallax Effect Podcast welcomes ‘The Prince of Pasadena’ and co-owner of Bomb Projects: Kylan Gamell into Studio 7 to offer great insight about what the city of Pasadena, CA means to him, to discuss his career path early in life, minimum wage in the late 1980s, joining his sister by entering the field of cosmetology and the relationships that emerged from this craft, sharing plenty of excellent stories including the transition of working with Magic Johnson to Mike Tyson, entering a WWE ring with Mike Tyson and Stone Cold Steve Austin, working for Eddie Murphy, co-creating the snake breeding company Bomb Projects with Dee deLara, his thoughts on LeBron vs Jordan, his personal fears plus much much more!!! Instagram: @bomb_projects Facebook: bomb_projects https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/bombprojects/Support the show

Do you appreciate great photography? If so, then you will definitely appreciate this conversation with the Director of Photography for the National Football League: Ben Liebenberg as he steps into the booth with Ryan on The Parallax Effect Podcast to discuss growing up in Michigan, making the move early in his life to the California Bay Area, the experiences that led him to pursue photography, attending San Jose State for photojournalism, the struggles to find work that ensued after graduation, freelancing until seizing the opportunity with the NFL, traveling abroad with NFL stars such as Russell Wilson, the most iconic shots he has seen in NFL history, his numerous Super Bowl experiences including standing in the huddle with the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XLVII, earning the title of Director of Photography of the NFL, meeting Ryan at WrestleMania 39, the relationship between ISO, aperture and shutter speed, his personal camera preference, his favorite scenes to shoot outside of football, acknowledging the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns, plus much much more!! www.benliebenberg.com Instagram: ben_liebenbergSupport the show

Actress, writer, director and producer Victoria Vertuga steps into The Parallax Effect Podcast with Ryan and details growing up in Torrey Pines, CA, the decision to attend the University of Southern California, the thrill of USC football at its zenith, meeting her soulmate, detailing how her worst job actually was the best thing that could have happened to her, the creative writing experience, her feature films and television series, her love for animals including her adopted dogs, her opinion on the best written television show ever, the latest updates from the writer’s strike, plus much much more! Websites for dog rescue organizations in Greater Los Angeles Area:https://www.angelcitypits.orgNKLA.org https://pawsforlifek9.orghttps://www.bluemandog.org Links to Victoria’s current projects: https://www.amazon.com/Disgraced-Victoria-Vertuga/dp/B0B854NTQR/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2089E3G1CL8XT&keywords=disgraced&qid=1692860272&s=instant-video&sprefix=disgraced%2Cinstant-video%2C144&sr=1-5 https://www.amazon.com/Lexi-Victoria-Vertuga/dp/B0B72P5SFJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=T8JLQO0E6EQL&keywords=lexi&qid=1692860330&s=instant-video&sprefix=lexi%2Cinstant-video%2C192&sr=1-1  Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @VictoriaVertugaSupport the show

Have you experienced or heard of pelvic floor dysfunction? This episode of The Parallax Effect Podcast features pelvic floor specialist:  Dr. Lindsay Thorsen, PT, DPT who links up with Ryan to talk about what there is to do in New Mexico as an adolescent, if she has found Walter White’s mobile home, her transition to Orange County, California and her introduction into the world of Mixed Martial Arts, the choice to pursue Physical Therapy, adventures and hardships in physical therapy school with Ryan, the pivotal moments that led to choosing the specialty of pelvic floor treatment, who should seek pelvic floor treatment, her cherished experiences with her patients, her love for cats, her favorite emojis to use, plus much more!! Instagram: @sandiapelvichealth www.sandiapelvichealth.comSupport the show

Are you a fan of association football? Are you also a fan of Liverpool Football Club? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, this is DEFINITELY the episode for you! We are excited to present: The Fearon family (Eric and his sons Stuart and Russell) as they take over The Parallax Effect Podcast for a night of delight with a little bit of shite as they offer Ryan their perspective on growing as scousers as well as fans of Liverpool Football Club, the mystique of Anfield Stadium, cheering Liverpool on in the Kop, the transition to Southern California and the formation of the Pasadena Reds Official Supporters Club. They also present a premier league preview, touch on the importance of Lionel Messi in the MLS, decide who is their GOAT of world football, highlight the impact of Ted Lasso on soccer in the United States, deliver a British vernacular translation, plus way more!!!Support the show

Are you a runner or do you want to run more often? If so this is the show for you!! That is because we have: Matt Klein, PT, DPT, OCS, GCS, FAAOMPT, PhD(c) who is the host of The Doctors of Running Podcast in studio 7 with Ryan on The Parallax Effect Podcast to discuss: growing up in the scenic pacific northwest, his experience as a fiddle player, his introduction into the profession of physical therapy, the trepidation of applying and interviewing for physical therapy school, the chemistry project/fireworks fiasco that almost cost him his career before it even started, pursuing orthopedic and geriatric specialty certifications, the difference between a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), what motivates him to keep running, The Doctors of Running service and podcast he designed, common running injuries and what to do about them, his upcoming dissertation on the impact of running on individuals as we age involving what impairments develop with running, some of his best physical therapy jokes, and of course, much more!! www.doctorsofrunning.com Instagram: @doctorsofrunning Twitter (X): @doctorsrunning Facebook and LinkedIn: Doctors of RunningSupport the show

Do you like video games? How about comic books? How about wrestling? Well then, this episode is for you! Plus, you’ve asked for him, and now he is here! The orchestrator of intro theme to The Parallax Effect Podcast, musician, author, hero, gamer, father: Mega Ran drops in with Ryan to discuss growing up in Philadelphia and transitioning to Phoenix, the process of the foster system and adopting a child, the parallels of education and entertainment, meeting Austin Creed (Xavier Woods) and other great friends in the professional wrestling industry, a pivotal Eminem-type moment in his career as a musician at Scribble Jam, what the number 9 means to him, his love for video games, comics and of course, wrestling!Megaran.comRandom.bandcamp.comTwitter: @MegaRanInstagram: @Mega_RanTwitch: twitch.tv/megaranSupport the show

Founder and CEO of The Client Experience Company, Physical Therapist, Jerry Durham joins Ryan on The Parallax Effect Podcast to share his upbringing on the west coast, his transition to the east coast and everything in between, including the role his wife played in starting his own business early in his professional life, the evolution of his company, sports in the California bay area, sports in the Philadelphia area, preferred coffee destinations, favorite whiskeys, his love for reading, favorite cartoon character, favorite nickname, plus even more!!www.clientexperiencecompany.comTwitter: @Jerry_DurhamPTInstagram: @jerrydurhamptSupport the show

World renowned Physical Therapist and Orthopedic as well as Strength and Conditioning specialist, Caleb Burgess, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS takes the time out of his daily duties to speak with Ryan on The Parallax Effect Podcast to discuss growing up as an only child, raising two boys, nearly winning the NAIA championship, meeting Ryan at Azusa Pacific University, the grind of physical therapy school, Back Row Sports, the sleepless nights required to become a social media icon who uses the platform to create useful physical therapy content and recommendations, plus more!! www.drcalebburgess.com Instagram: @dr.caleb.burgess Support the show

Musician, songwriter and author, Jeevo links up with The Parallax Effect Podcast to share the events that led to him and his family coming to the United States from Sri Lanka, the powerful love from his mother, a life altering change during his youth, how Ryan and crew helped shape his aspirations to become a musician, the transition from college graduate to becoming a musician, his definition of success and temporarily losing his way, authoring his book: The New Great, opening a Montessori school, how he scored his big upcoming performance: ‘A Wink & A Dream’ at the Walt Disney Concert Hall (of which each of you are invited) and his inspiration drawn from the one and only: Kobe Bryant. Press play on this conversation!www.bridgepreschool.comThe New Great on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/e1vKSRdVisit jeevomusic.com to RSVP for FREE (donations accepted) to his special event:'A Wink & A Dream' at the Walt Disney Concert Hall7.22.23Doors open at 5:00pSupport the show

Mental Health Professional Zac Cooney, AMFT stops by The Parallax Effect Podcast studio with Ryan to promote mental health awareness, chat about his discovery of the mental health professions, share his personal experience with mental health as an adolescent, mental health in athletes, how Liverpool Football Club pulled him in, how people react when they discover his role in his profession, plus more!!Instagram: @zakas_cycologistPrioritize and Promote Mental Health Awareness!If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available:Call or Text: 988Chat: 988lifeline.orgSupport the show

The Destined Legend, comedian, radio host and actor, Leon Rogers joins The Parallax Effect Podcast where him and Ryan converse about growing up in Chicago, letting kids be kids, Ja Morant and his associates, the art of conversation, his role with up-and-coming comics, how much truth there is in comedy, plus a lot more!!Instagram: @leonrogershttps://wgci.iheart.comSupport the show

Magician and actor extraordinaire, Kardenni checks into The Parallax Effect Podcast to share the discovery of his love for magic, his discovery as a magician, his most memorable performances, the shared stress of Hollywood, the first magic tricks he acquired and much more!Instagram @kardenniTwitter: @kardennihttps://www.kardenni.comFor booking and inquiries, visit here: https://jinternationalmanagement.com/talent/kardenni/Support the show

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director Justin Brown, M.A., joins The Parallax Effect Podcast to highlight his journey towards his chosen profession, including his travels performing training sessions at multiple universities, at conferences, and with professional sports teams. We also discuss the Diversity Awareness Program, Onward and Upward, his role at NASA, and much, much more! LinkedIn: Justin BrownIG: @DiversityAwareTwitter: @JLBrown11Support the show

Physical Therapist Dr. Sean Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS joins The Parallax Effect Podcast to discuss his history in Wyoming, attending the University of Southern California, his time with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy Black Alumni Association, the Meyer Institute of Sport, Advanced Rehab & Sports Performance plus much more!!Instagram: @seanjohndptSupport the show