The Real Deal Podcast with Antonio Moreno

On this episode, listen in to my conversation with Sam Whalen. Sam has been a great friend of mine for several years, after first meeting each other as undergrad students at Embry-Riddle. Besides our take on what the last 3 years of college gave us, some other topics of discussion include the NFL playoffs, the health industry, and some recent aviation news. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did recording it!

On this episode, listen in to my conversation with Daniel Orjuela, one of my closest friends, regarding our trip to Washington DC for President Trump's inauguration. For it being my first time in our nation's capital, it was a memorable experience! We also discussed about Danny's pilot aspirations and new flight school program. As always, thanks for tuning in!

I graduated college! On this episode, listen in to my thoughts about the Embry-Riddle experience and the lessons I've learned along the way. It was a bumpy 3 year period with some lows, but many memorable highs. This was a spur of the moment, impromptu podcast. I wanted to provide an update on my life and what will be next for me. More episodes coming soon!

On this guest episode, listen to the conversation with my good friend Sam Morgan. Sam and I have known each other since our freshman year at Embry-Riddle, as we are both studying similar degrees in the College of Business. Many topics are discussed, including our college experience, Tampa's Red Bull Flugtag, golf, NFL, and our reaction to the recent election. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!

A new guest episode! Listen in to my in-depth conversation with two of my good friends regarding health and fitness, starting a business, and future endeavors. Matt's new clothing apparel founded in 2024, Barebone Athletics, was his vision to inspire people to engage in health and fitness. Plus, hear our thoughts on the many events of this year's election cycle and what the future holds. More guest episodes coming! (This was recorded at the end of October, my original intention was to post this around a week ago but was unable to due to many circumstances.)

Was this the best Stanley Cup Final this century?! The level of skill, offense, goaltending . . . just everything was terrific. I'm so happy to see the Stanley Cup back in Florida. The Florida Panthers avoid a historic collapse and proved they are simply the best in hockey. Connor McDavid picks up the Conn Smythe trophy as just the 6th all-time to win playoff MVP while on the losing team. Why did the Oilers come up just short and what did the Panthers do to win the most important game in franchise history? Listen in to my Cup Final thoughts and my brief comments on the Boston Celtics winning the NBA finals.

I'm so blessed to have the opportunity of interning this summer as an airport operations agent at TLH! I've been enjoying my time here, getting to know Tallahassee a bit better, and also being around airplanes every day! It's been a learning experience for me and up to this point extremely busy. There are many projects and responsibilities, but it has certainly been worth the move up here. With the great team I'm fortunate to work with, the rest of summer will be extremely successful! Listen in to learn about my experience and what I'm looking forward to over the coming months.

With the EURO 2024 Championship kicking off in Europe and the Copa America's opening game in Atlanta on Thursday, it's time to give my predictions on both of these massive tournaments. This may be the last time both Messi and Ronaldo play for their countries in a major tournament, so enjoy it while it lasts! A number of teams have arguments to become champions in both, but are there any potential surprises? All I know is that my calendar is filled with kick-off times!

Over the last several days, many online have been agreeing with the sentiment that the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final have not lived up to their expectation. Is this really accurate when describing what has happened so far? Listen in to my thoughts on how the rest of the playoff season has gone and what the championship series for each league tells us about the teams in them. Can the Celtics and Panthers close it out, or does the script still need to be written?

What is happening to our colleges and universities? Students can't walk to class and get beat up for not supporting a side? It's now acceptable to destroy and break into buildings and say it's a "peaceful protest"? The American Flag is now worthy of being burned and replaced by other flags on American Soil? I have a lot of questions regarding these "protests." It's clear we need more law and order at colleges, and students need to learn history. Maybe less focus on DEI and instead more focus on campus safety and educating? UNC Chapel Hill clearly agrees.

On this episode, I discuss how thrilling the NHL and NBA playoffs have been! The playoffs are always exciting. I love watching the games in the evenings with some food and a nice cold beer! Hear my thoughts on which teams have surprised fans so far and on which teams I think may go all the way to the championship series. Since I'm a Knicks and Rangers fan, I share my honest thoughts on their playoff runs. The high-scoring games have been fun to watch; pure entertainment! Do you love playoff season?

The 40 days of Lent provide an opportunity for us to reflect as disciples of Christ on what we must do to grow in our relationship with the Lord and also on what we must continue doing to spread the gospel. All Christians should prepare their hearts for Easter with solemnity and in penitence. Listen in to learn about how the Early Church viewed seasons of fasting and why spiritual growth helps us yearn for God's presence. Jesus also gives us insight into how we must approach Lent and what its purpose is.

Boeing has not started off 2024 in the best way possible. Many safety incidents on different aircrafts, including a number of them on 737's, have raised questioning from many in the general public and government officials on Boeing's reliability on aircraft manufacturing and safety. The manufacturer's reputation has certainly been damaged, at least in the short-term. What will be Boeing's response and how will this affect the industry? Are these just random accidents? Is there really need for concern? I discuss these things and my thoughts on what needs to change at Boeing.

Welcome back to another episode of the Real Deal Podcast! Listen in to myself and Gunnar Shoemaker's conversation in regards to the Super Bowl and the final weeks of the college basketball season. The Super Bowl preview provides our picks, important matchups and keys to the game for each team. The second half of this episode focuses on the expectations for the college basketball season's final weeks leading up to the NCAA tournament. Stay tuned, for the next episode will be focused on the aviation industry!

With the 2024 presidential cycle now officially underway, the Iowa Caucuses gave us some clear insight as to what to expect for the remainder of the GOP Primary season. What does Iowa tell us about the state of the country and general opinion in the Republican Party? As I recap what took place on January 15th, listen in to my predictions on what to expect as the months pass looking ahead towards the general election.

Happy New Year Everyone! This is the first episode in which I deeply discuss my faith. I felt it would be perfect for the first episode of 2024 to focus on ways one can grow closer to God. Since wanting to delve into new topics of discussion, it has been on my heart to share my faith. It is what defines me as an individual, and I believe people need God to find purpose and meaning. God loves you and wants a relationship with you. In a society where so much evil, sadness and distress exist, the answer lies in the truth of the good news of Christ. What are the ways you can implement God into your life and preach the gospel? Be sure to listen in and stay tuned for more episodes like this one coming soon.

Merry Christmas Everyone! In the spirit of the season, this episode is about the typical customs and traditions we have in Spain. Having grown up there, there are so many great memories and aspects of our culture which I wanted to share. Get cozy, grab some hot chocolate and listen in! If you ever go to Spain during Christmas, now you'll know what to expect!

It's Christmas Eve! On today's episode, I delve into a brand new topic. Over the last year, there have been many opinions on who Robert Kennedy Jr. is and why he is running for president. After listening to some podcasts and town hall forums with RFK, I wanted to educate myself more on this. My interest in wanting to be more informed about his background, why he has been advocating for discussion regarding the approval and use of vaccines, and the growing support his presidential campaign is getting led me to spend some time researching for information and answers. RFK Jr. has been an interesting individual to learn about, and this is one of the episodes I've been most excited to record and publish. This type of episode is one I'd like to do again sometime. I hope you will find it as interesting as I did!

What's up everyone! This is the first of a series of episodes being released between Dec 23-25 as my Christmas gift to you! It has been difficult to consistently upload recently, but I'm glad that now I have time to record! This episode provides my Round of 16 predictions for the UEFA Champions League, the top European club football competition, in anticipation of what fans might see throughout this year's KO stages. Plus, there is some major news on the potential of a new European Super League to compete against UEFA Club Competitions. An EU Court decision might have just given clubs the green light to change the history of modern day football. This was a topic I really wanted to give my thoughts on! I hope you listen in, and as always, thank you for all the support!

This new guest episode is with Sam Whalen, a great friend of mine whom I've been wanting to bring on the podcast for some time. Bringing up the recent success of podcasting started a long discussion on what news media has become today. The discussion ranged from Joe Rogan, to election coverage, social issues, and even body positivity. In addition, we spared some minutes to talk about the current European soccer/football and NFL seasons. I hope you enjoy listening as much as it was for me to record!

It has been a while since I've spoken about sports, and on the previous episode, I discussed all of the recent events from the soccer world. In this episode, I talk about some of the other popular sports here in the U.S. such as the PGA Tour, MLB, NHL, NFL and college football. You can hear about my perspective on some of the teams I support, like the NY Rangers and Jets, and what the future for them holds. Plus, hear about the main takeaways from this MLB postseason and on who my pick to win the World Series is. With so many games taking place on a weekly basis, there's much to discuss! Listen in and be on the lookout for new episodes, including new topics which I've never discussed before!

I'm back with another podcast! After a few months of not being able to record, I'm excited to be recording podcasts again. On this episode, I talk about all of the news from the soccer world over the last few months. Although it's been some time since the last time soccer was discussed on the podcast, there were some things I wanted to talk about which have been talking points for a while now. From the Women's World Cup to Mbappe's Rumors to Man. City's rise to the top, this episode will fill you in on the recent news in the sport. Enjoy and stay tuned for the episodes to come out!

New Guest Episode! Pre-recorded prior to my travels, Daniel Orjuela and I discuss some off-the-cuff topics including the new Mario movie and our experiences in different airports across the country. A close friend of mine, Daniel is also passionate about aviation and is currently studying to earn his private pilot's license. It was an enjoyable conversation to have; there will be more in the future without a doubt. Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode. Thank you for all the support as always! I hope everyone is enjoying the summertime wherever you may be!

Finally, it's summer! I'm back with a new episode about my travels throughout Europe! For my ATC studies, my university offers a study abroad experience to learn about air traffic at many of the main aviation hubs across Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France. I wanted to give an update on where I'm at now and what my plans are for this summer while in Spain. Although I now feel quite drained after all that's happened, the last month has been exciting and brought many life-long memories. I hope everyone who is able to may study abroad at some point in their life, for it is well worth the experience and will truly impact one's career path in a positive manner. Next episode is a guest episode, so stay tuned and I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July! Finally, thank you for all the feedback and support on the podcast!

New Guest Alert! My great friend Matt joins me on this episode of the Real Deal Podcast to converse about a number of topics. Choosing what to talk about can be difficult when there's so much to discuss, and this could have gone on much longer if we hadn't been careful! We both give our thoughts on how we are looking towards the future and striving to achieve success in our careers. The new Mario Movie definitely gave us some talking points to share, plus the newest AI technology which may have a significant impact on humans throughout the coming decade. Be sure to listen in to find out what all our thoughts are. I can promise you this one was as fun to record as it sounds, so sit back and enjoy the podcast. I think it's safe to say that Matt will be back soon!

Hello Everyone! I'm back to podcasting after what has been a hectic last month. In this episode, I give a life update on why it has been difficult for me to find time to record and upload podcasts. Many exciting things have been happening lately, so it was necessary to share where my life is at the moment. I will also be in Europe for practically the entire summer, so listen to find out my plans for the podcast over the coming months. There will be at least one more episode in the next week, so be sure to stay tuned for more!

The final four is just a week away, and the question on everyone's minds is who's making it to Houston next Saturday, April 1. Myself and Gunnar Shoemaker give our predictions as to who will make the final four from the remaining teams. Our brackets might not look to hot, but there is plenty more excitement to look forward to. With no one seeds in the Elite 8 for the first time ever in NCAA Tournament history, it is wide open. Be sure to listen in and stay tuned for more March Madness content and podcasts with special guests.

After the first weekend, it can be stated that this is one of the best March Madness tournaments of recent memory. This podcast was recorded following the first round, so you will hear myself and Gunnar Shoemaker give our thoughts on what we expected for the second round and potential Sweet 16 matchups. So many upsets have once again left no perfect brackets. Will we continue to see surprises in the latter stages? Stay tuned for more analysis and podcasts throughout the next couple of weeks!

Life can sometimes be overwhelming, especially with so much happening in a short period of time. Studying, extracurriculars, events, plans, work, and traveling are all part of life's never-ending cycle of challenges. We are all human, and it is normal to feel uncertain about the future. Sometimes, it is necessary to step back and realize one needs to intentionally leave time to enjoy life and relax the mind. In today's episode, I talk about how to deal with life's responsibilities and the feeling of not knowing how to remove yourself from stress. Tune in as I give my advice on giving yourself a break and why "me time" is important.

It's that time again where we all hope to somehow perfectly predict our bracket knowing it is literally impossible to do so. March Madness is back, and already there have been some controversial talking points with the teams that made and missed the cut. Listen in as my good friend Gunnar Shoemaker and I go through the bracket with our thoughts on all the matchups. You may be surprised with some of our picks! Stay tuned for more March Madness podcasts to come! We are guaranteed pure entertainment for the next 3 weeks and I'm all for it! 

What is going on?! It seems as if we're hearing about aircraft incidents every other day now. What is causing so many near-misses to take place? What should be done about it? Who should take responsibility for the current state of the industry? How can a potential air disaster be avoided? Join me as I discuss in detail all of the recent events that have breached the news in aviation. Safety must be top priority, but the US's exemplary safety record in aviation could be no more if incidents continue to occur. Plus, a recap of the 65th Daytona 500 and my experience at the Rolex 24 Race last month! 

The biggest game of the NFL season is this weekend as the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs battle it out for the Vince Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LVII! Gunnar Shoemaker, a great friend of mine and passionate football fan, joins me in analyzing all of the stats, expectations, and betting odds for the big game. Plus, a review of the AFC/NFC Championship games and the controversial talking points from them. With March Madness on the horizon, we also take a quick look at the college basketball season for early thoughts on the upcoming DI tournament. Stay tuned for more new guests on future episodes!  *Due to technical difficulties with mics, we were forced to use one mic to record. This explains some of the noticeable sound issues. Hopefully, there will be functioning individual mics for future guests on the show.  

Happy New Year! In December 2022, Boeing and United Airlines announced a major deal that will affect the aviation industry for years to come. Antonio discusses the details of United's 787 Dreamliner order and how Boeing greatly benefits from it. American Airlines announced a new partnership for supersonic commercial travel within the next decade, and Southwest became the talking point of the holidays over its excessive flight delays and cancellations. With aviation bringing some of the biggest news stories over the last month, we can expect to hear much more about the industry's future in the coming months and years. This episode will certainly give you the idea that aviation is something to keep an eye on over the next decade! 

Argentina wins their 3rd FIFA World Cup title thanks to many brilliant individual performances and a determined manager in Lionel Scaloni. Lionel Messi cements his legacy as one of the all-time greats of the game, arguable the GOAT. Discussed are the exciting, entertaining matches which took place during the final week of the tournament. A tournament which brought many surprises and good football finished with one of the best final matches of all time. Antonio also shares his top 5 goals of a World Cup which brought many memorable goals with it. With Qatar now finished, the world looks forward to the USA/MEXICO/CANADA 2026 FIFA World Cup.    

The 2022 FIFA World Cup has been one of the most exciting, dramatic World Cups of recent memory. With so much on the line, teams have delivered action-packed, thrilling entertainment throughout this tournament. In today's episode we take a look at how the tournament has progressed into its final week, and preview the semifinals and final. Which teams have been a surprise? Which teams have disappointed? Is it finally Messi's time? Can France retain the trophy? What have the storylines been? The World Cup has offered so much to talk about. Antonio gives his thoughts on how the tournament has delivered for fans in more ways than expected. The moment of truth has arrived. Who will be World Champions?  

Cristiano Ronaldo has always been one of the stars of world soccer and being in the news is nothing new for him. This year, it's been all about him and his situation at English club Manchester United. With Ronaldo and the club ultimately agreeing to terminate his contract just before the start of the FIFA World Cup, this episode focuses on what led Ronaldo to return to the Red Devils in the first place and why the situation unfolded like it did. Antonio shares his thoughts on the star's recent interview with Piers Morgan and what the future holds for CR7. With only a few years left in his professional career, can Ronaldo still perform at an elite level? Is he to blame for what has happened? All these questions and more in this episode of The Real Deal Podcast.  

The FIFA World Cup is underway, but perhaps you wouldn't have thought of Qatar being the host. A once in a lifetime world cup during the holiday season has brought with it many talking points, much controversy, and already some thrilling matches to discuss. Antonio shares his thoughts on all aspects of this unusual but exciting tournament, and looks ahead on what is to come. More on the world cup will be discussed in future episodes, so stay tuned! 

In this episode of the Real Deal Podcast, get to know more about Antonio and why he is starting his own podcast. He shares his life and experiences in order to introduce himself to listeners. All the details for what the podcast will be moving forward are outlined in this episode.