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TOTs Podcast
by Ben Gardner
Weekly interviews by Ben Gardner with Incredibly Interesting guests
Episodes
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Chet Pajardo : Don’t Shoot The Messenger
Chet is a video creator, comedian, and all around funny guy. His jokes focus on pointing out ridiculous standards, hypocrisy, and highlighting his multi-racial background
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Astronaut Randy Bresnik : Sky’s Not The Limit
Randy Bresnik is a Father, Husband, Marine, and Astronaut. He trained in Top Gun school, flew combat missions overseas, and has been to space twice, complementing various spacewalks and missions. Biography and other information :...
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The Birthday Episode 2023 : Becky McInerney
Becky and I turned 25 so we decided to start a tradition of getting together and recording this show once a year, no holds barred. We cover a lot of ground here so hold onto your butts. Website : www.Arthistoryperspectives.com Instagram : ah.perspectives
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Joe Bradley : Pursuing Justice
Joe Bradley is a former Special Agent and SWAT team leader for the FBI. He also used to coach my soccer team when I was 10... We had a lot to talk about. Joe's website : www.iveritasnow.com TOTs Podcast www.totspodcast.com Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totscast/...
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Terrence Wheeler : Can’t Stop Me
Terrence is the founder and creator of Lumiere Vodka. He started the brand and went through over 50 different iterations before settling on a taste he knew people would love. Lumiere Vodka website - https://www.lumierevodka.com/ Lumiere Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lumierevodka/ TOTs...
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Michael Clark : Key To It All
Michael is my friend, a conversationalist, and a leader. He is known for his contemplative perspectives on life, work, and happiness. Michael's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/clarkmichael94/ Michael's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@leverage_your_life TOTs Podcast www.totspodcast.com…
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Daniel Shephard : And They Were Roommates
Daniel has been my friend for 6 years and was my roommate for 3. He is an architect, designer, and artist living in Washington, DC. Daniel's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shephardd4h/?hl=en Daniel's Pinterest - https://no.pinterest.com/shephardarchitecture/ TOTs Podcast…
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Bigger and Bigger
Something I've wanted since I started the podcast in November of 2019 is a studio to do my show from, after 2 years and 8 months of hard work, we made it happen. TOTs Podcast www.totspodcast.com Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totscast/ Facebook:...
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Ian Lazarenko : My Oldest Friend
Ian Lazarenko is a Researcher and Analyst on Government Accountability and my oldest friend. We have been scouts, students and friends together for over 24 years. Ian's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ian_lazarenko/ TOTs Podcast www.totspodcast.com Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram:...
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Robin Skies : The Musical Centrist
Robin is a musician, mixing engineer, and tiktoker. He has recently been growing in popularity due to his viewpoints on the values of centrism. Robins Skies Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@iamrobinskies?lang=en Robins Skies Website : https://www.robinskies.com/ TOTs Podcast www.totspodcast.com...
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Patrick Bryant : Switch It Up
Patrick Bryant is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Code & Trust. He has started numerous companies in many different industries, from gold rolling papers to Software development. Patrick Bryant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickbryant/ Code & Trust: https://www.codeandtrust.com/ TOTs…
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Claire Conway : Leading with Intention
Claire Conway is the COO & Co-owner of Ringlet, a Digital Marketing Agency. She has been a true entrepreneur from her start, running lemonade stands and picking up jobs wherever she could. Her tenacity and dedication have made her incredibly sharp and a huge asset for any company she helps.…
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Emma Benoit : Here For A Reason
Emma is a Mental health advocate, suicide attempt survivor, and positive thinker. Her story is of struggle and triumph over those struggles. She has helped thousands of people realize their self worth. Emma's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/benoitemma/?hl=en Ascension Film :...
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Ryan Hogan : Hunt A Killer
Ryan Hogan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hunt A Killer, a company that sends you clues and evidence allowing you to solve a murder. Over the past decade, he and his partner have started several spooky ventures capitalizing on fear and everyone's inner detective. Hunt A Killer:...
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Chris Hooper : Other Side of the Mic
Chris Hooper is my best friend, a cyber security student, and kinda Puerto Rican. The show wouldn't be where it is today without his work, please give him a warm welcome. TOTs Podcast www.totspodcast.com Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totscast/ Facebook:...
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Kara Goldin : Take A Hint
Kara Goldin is a mother, entrepreneur, and the founder of Hint. She has worked for Time, CNN, and AOL throughout her career, all before starting something impactful of her own. Hint : https://www.drinkhint.com/ Kara's site : https://karagoldin.com/ The Kara Goldin Show :...
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Adrienne Hollister : Redefining Midlife
Adrienne Hollister is a single mom, podcaster, and entrepreneur. Her podcast, Midlife Craving talks about sex, relationships, and leveling up your life. It is enjoyed by tens of thousands of listeners and has positively impacted many of them. Midlife Craving Podcast -...
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Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animals
Happy whatever you celebrate! TOTs will return next year on the 5th, go enjoy time with your families and friends. TOTs Podcast www.totspodcast.com Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totscast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TOTSPodcast Twitter:...
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Ananya Malcha : Intelligent Compassion
Ananya Malcha is a researcher and the Founder & CEO of BOS Workshops, a nonprofit focused on peer-to-peer learning and knowledge transfer. She is also a future med student who wants to change the way we treat, understand, and beat cancer. BOS Workshops: http://www.bosworkshops.org/ Ananya's...
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Chet Pajardo : Funny Man
Chet Pajardo is a rapper, creator, and all-around comedic genius. Chet and Ben went to highschool together in Towson and have reconnected after 5 years. Chet, aka lil Pretzel, is growing his multimedia company, Bashful, with his team of talented influencers and marketers. Bashful main page:...
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Neil Moore : Mountain Man
Neil Moore is an adventurer and wildlife tour guide in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Ben visited Neil in the Grand Tetons and was able to go on a safari with him where they spotted elk, deer, moose, and bears. Neil takes part in extreme challenges in the area and is an avid sportsman. Neil's Instagram :...
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Nancy Economou : Watts of Love
This is the full interview with Watts of Love founder and CEO Nancy Economou. This interview was recorded in front of a live audience at The Catholic University of America on October 12th 2021. Nancy and her organization are changing the world with their solar powered lights in places where...
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I‘m Back
After a 7 month break... TOTs is back! Ben talks about the reasons for pausing the show and everything that has happened in between. A new relationship, weight loss, a new job, and many other updates are covered in the first official episode of Season 4. Join us next time for a recording of TOTs...
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Kevin Hines : Never The Answer
Kevin Hines is a mental health activist, a suicide prevention advocate, an author, and a filmmaker. At a young age, Kevin struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. One day, it became too much, and he decided to take his own life by jumping off of the golden gate bridge. Miraculously he...
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Steve Raggiani : I'd Eat That
Steve Raggiani is without a doubt one of my all time favorite guests I've ever had on the show. Steve is the Creative Director at Live Nation and the Founder of 8it, an app for food lovers and Karen avoiders. Being the founder of an app that helps you find the best food around, Steve is also a…
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Brooke Berini : Faster Is Better
Brooke Berini is a Professional Racer and all-around bada$$. For the last few years she has built an amazing team and worked with them to get her dream car, a GTR, to go as fast as possible. Between crushing records and modding cars, Brooke very clearly has a focus on the relationships she has…
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Brian Rudo : Escaping The Norm
Brian Rudo is an incredibly talented escape artist and variety performer. His knack for tricks and acts that push limits and boundaries has made him popular in the performance space. One may think that his passion for these shows is fueled by the search for adrenaline when in reality, he is a…
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Massimo De Marco : Robots + Food = Damn Good Grub
Massimo De Marco is the CEO of Piestro and the Founder of Kitchen United. From an early age, he had a passion for food and cooking. After coming to the US to pursue his dreams of owning and operating a restaurant, he became very successful and began a legacy of amazing food spots. But this…
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Carole Baskin : Cat's Out of the Bag
Carole Baskin is the founder and CEO of Big Cat Rescue, an animal lover, and 2020’s most hated person in the world. Her life has been dedicated to the idea that big cats don’t belong in cages and she has made it her personal mission to end the practice. Through her organization she donates over...
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Chris Wilson : Change Your Life
Chris Wilson was sent to prison when he was 17 for murder after shooting someone who attacked him. This could have been it for Chris, a trigger pull was supposed to keep him locked up for the rest of his life... but it wasn't and it didn't. At 19, two years into his sentence, he decided it was…
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Robby Quinn : Pizza Delivery Flyer
Robbie Quinn is possibly the world's first, and definitely the world's best pizza delivery flyer. His mission lately has been to deliver pizza, groceries, and supplies to Kelleys Island in Lake Eerie but has also been doing charity flying to save dogs from kill shelters and bad situations. Follow...
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Maca Navas : Fighting For The Soul
Maca Navas is a Martial Artist, Marketing & Branding Specialist, and someone who regularly texts with Monks… Yes I’m serious. Her story is different from most guests of the show in that her personal development journey has been driven by her passion for Kung Fu. What is not different is her very...
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Laurent Amzallag : Fitness Saved My Life
Laurent is a fitness motivator, coach, and guru. He fell in love with fitness at an early age after becoming gravely ill and bedridden for a month. The incredible feeling he received from finally being able to move and exercise has lasted him his lifetime. He has been featured by Oprah, Dr. Oz…
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Pete Gustin : The Man with The Mic
Pete Gustin is a surfer, voice actor, and legally blind. Pete is your classic example of someone who does not give up for any thing or any one. Pushing through every obstacle and achieving his dreams is just a typical day to this guy. Listen to learn more about this incredible guy and how he…
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Kurt Lewis : The Hidden Protectors USSS
Kurt is a US Secret Service Agent in the Special Operations Division and is the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Counter Assault Team. His job, along with the men and women he serves with, is to keep the President and others safe. In this episode, Kurt outlines what it’s like to be a…
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Living With Tourette's
About 5 years ago I started having random and uncontrollable eye twitches. At the time I thought it was just lack of sleep because it had happened before off and on but never this much. As I entered college, it began to get progressively worse to the point where I did not want to go anywhere or…
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Nicole Mann : Fly Like A Woman
Nicole Mann is a Pilot, Mother, and Astronaut. Her career has been a series of decisions made on instinct and the always-present feeling that she could do more. From playing soccer at the Naval Academy, Flying missions abroad, and eventually training to live aboard the ISS in 2021, Nicole has...
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Brandon Hooper : Jack of All Trades
Brandon Hooper is a dancer, producer, and artist who uses his craft to connect to a world that used to feel disconnected from him. Making and preforming to his own music, Brandon is someone who cares about all levels of his performance from top to bottom. Brandon's Page:...
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Druvesh Patel : Welcome To The Hemp Game
Druvesh Patel is the founder and CEO of Native Hemp, a company focused on the future of hemp-based products and what they could do for people. Dru has been an entrepreneur since he was in highschool, where he started an education tech company at the age of 16. Listen in to find out what inspired...
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Carlos Soto : No Plan B
Carlos Soto is the Founder and CEO of Nosotros Tequila, a company with a story so inspiring you can't help but love them. For Carlos, there is no "plan b", and for a brand with a team this dedicated, how could he eat, sleep, or drink anything else? Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram:...
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Mario Enzler : Personal Success Through Virtue
Mario Enzler is a former Swiss Guard and current Dean of the Cameron School of Business at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. His exciting lectures, passion for markets, and pursuit of a virtuous life inspired many at his former post at the Catholic University where he taught Ben and many...
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Brian Walsh : Faith In Entrepreneurship
Brian Walsh is the founder of Faith Direct and TipYo, two startups based around the concept of digital giving. TipYo's focus is cashless tipping and taking care of all three parties in the hospitality space: Hotels, Hotel Staff, and their Customers. Get all the links in one place:...
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Hybrid Calisthenics : Health is Wealth
Hampton is the founder and figurehead of Hybrid Calisthenics, A Health & Wellness blog. Hampton is well-known on the internet as the fit guy that helps you exercise with a smile. His approach focuses on kindness and fundamentals all the while encouraging that deciding to exercise or try something...
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Jay Nightride : Partying From Home
Jay is the premier Video Jockey in the music industry. His experiences in this role have created a well-cultured and traveled man who sees the world in its reality. Listen to learn more what he has been doing since our discussion in Season 1. Get all the links in one place: www.solo.to/tots…
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John Garvey : A Man of The People
John Garvey is the President of The Catholic University of America. His leadership philosophy centers around being with his favorite people, the students. Get all the links in one place: www.solo.to/tots Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totscast/ Facebook:...
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The Incredible Life of Andreas Widmer
Andreas Widmer is a Professor, Entrepreneur, former Swiss Guard, and current mentor to many. His life is the real story of being successful without losing yourself in the fast pace of startup culture. Listen to his story here, I think you’ll like it. Don't forget to check out Studio 15 For some...
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Kurt Johnson : Ventures That Care
Kurt Johnson is the CEO of 11.2 Ventures and an all-around entrepreneur. Kurt talks about the importance of companies creating good within the communities that help them thrive. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totscast/ Facebook…
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The Fight for Joe Exotic
Eric Love is the man on the front line of the fight to free Joe Exotic. A former law enforcement background and a passion for justice have enabled him to see the holes in the case against Joe, will it be enough? Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totscast/ Facebook:...
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Zaia : Music That’s Real
Zaia is a musician, artist, and philanthropist from Atlanta, Georgia. He talks to Ben about making music that is about real struggles, not pretending to be someone he is not Check out Zaia’s music here : https://open.spotify.com/artist/1m0t5VYISq6TcyMo7UqLMz?si=L0mmZBE5QuWRKL_NM3D_Fw
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William Bolton : When Haters Become Fans
In the first episode of season 2, Ben interviews William Bolton on his life as a musician and his choices on fashion. Check out William Bolton: https://www.instagram.com/williambolton_/ Music On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NPkkY0RutjrXakIihpIiS?si=s4YDidGITOyN64hjeK5dHg Don't forget...
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