Rolling the Dice with Mike O

In Episode 8, Part Two, rapper, producer, basketball coach, and content creator VIPBeadz and I dive even deeper. We talk candidly about fatherhood and what it truly takes to raise children in today’s world. We share personal stories about our fathers, the environments we grew up in, and how those experiences shaped us. We close the episode on a high note, setting ambitious goals and visions for 2026.Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, VIPBeadz is a man of fortitude, passion, and undeniable talent—a living example of what it means to lead with purpose.From creating music alongside some of the biggest names in the rap industry to being a devoted father of three prodigy sons with dreams of making it to the NBA, his story is rooted in legacy, discipline, and heart. In this episode, we dive deep into fatherhood, the culture of Chicago, and his personal journey—one that is both inspiring and deeply moving.Listen in as I continue my journey of having face-to-face conversations with everyday people, giving them the space to share their real thoughts, real feelings, and—most importantly—the stories and insights they want to bring to the world. We roll the dice, and fate decides where the conversation takes us.#father #mother #Chicago #Southside #Black #Rap #Music #Music Industry #Artists #Coach #NBA #Basketball #Fatherhood #Sons #GritandGrind #NIL #CollegeBasketball #Phoenix #Arizona #Leagues #BasketballLeagues #Minnesota #Studio #Concerts #Twista This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rollingthedicewithmikeo.substack.com

In Episode 8, Part One, I sit down with rapper, producer, basketball coach, and content creator VIPBeadz. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, VIPBeadz is a man of fortitude, passion, and undeniable talent—a living example of what it means to lead with purpose.From creating music alongside some of the biggest names in the rap industry to being a devoted father of three prodigy sons with dreams of making it to the NBA, his story is rooted in legacy, discipline, and heart. In this episode, we dive deep into fatherhood, the culture of Chicago, and his personal journey—one that is both inspiring and deeply moving.Listen in as I continue my journey of having face-to-face conversations with everyday people, giving them the space to share their real thoughts, real feelings, and—most importantly—the stories and insights they want to bring to the world. We roll the dice, and fate decides where the conversation takes us.Check out the episode and find out which topics were discussed from the 12 below:* Beadz #1 Topic* The Business* Music* Personal Journey* Fatherhood* Culture* 2026 Goals* The Upcoming Generation* Influential People* Movies/TV* Sports* Conspiracy Theories#father #mother #Chicago #Southside #Black #Rap #Music #Music Industry #Artists #Coach #NBA #Basketball #Fatherhood #Sons #GritandGrind #NIL #CollegeBasketball #Phoenix #Arizona #Leagues #BasketballLeagues #Minnesota #Studio #Concerts #Twista This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rollingthedicewithmikeo.substack.com

In Episode 7, Part Two, I continue my conversation with Claudia, creator of @theheartofourhome on Youtube. Through her channel, Claudia supports and encourages families by vlogging her everyday life with her husband and three sons.\Part Two gets very deep and emotional. We share insights on Mexican, Romanian, American and Armenian cultures. We learn more about financial advice, and the 7 baby steps, and finally talk about relationships and social media.Listen in as I continue my journey of face-to-face conversations with everyday people—sharing their real thoughts, real feelings, and the stories that deserve to be heard. We roll the dice, and fate decides where the conversation goes.TOPICSCheck out the episode and find out which topics were discussed from the 12 below:* Claudia’s #1 Topic* Food/Cooking* Family Life* Health & Awareness* Financial Advice* Culture* Relationship Advice to the Younger Generation* 3 Pieces of Advice to Help Someone in Need* 2026 Goals* Personal Journey* The Business* Youtube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rollingthedicewithmikeo.substack.com

In Episode 7, Part One, I sit down with a new content creator who launched a YouTube channel to raise awareness about Autism while sharing the realities of family life. This is a deeply emotional and honest conversation—especially meaningful for families navigating Autism or facing challenges of their own.Join me as we dive into the powerful story of our guest, Claudia, creator of @theheartofourhome. Through her channel, Claudia supports and encourages families by vlogging her everyday life with her husband and three sons. From the challenges they face to moments of joy, New Year goals, and practical tips on keeping a strong relationship, Claudia opens up with authenticity and heart.We also talk family life beyond Autism—including a lighthearted debate over whether Romanian food or Mexican food reigns supreme… or if a little fusion might be the answer. You decide.Listen in as I continue my journey of face-to-face conversations with everyday people—sharing their real thoughts, real feelings, and the stories that deserve to be heard. We roll the dice, and fate decides where the conversation goes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rollingthedicewithmikeo.substack.com

We are back with David Doboss and I on Episode #2 of our Current Events Edition. We sit down and go over our choice of headlines, and give our hot takes/reactions. This episode is very informal, fun and a hot take where it gets a little heated.This episode is a bonus episode for our listeners, which follows the same format as our other episodes. We roll the dice and talk about topics. We each take a turn discussing a story on each topic, a little different from Episode 1. Also, our topics have changed.TOPICSCheck out the episode and find out which topics were discussed from the 12 below:* Hot Takes* Local News* Business* Funny Stories* Lifestyle* Science* World* Sports* Entertainment* Politics* Crime* Spiritual This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rollingthedicewithmikeo.substack.com

In Episode 6, Part TWO, I continue my conversation with Moe Daghlawi, a man of faith whose life took a remarkable turn—from once distributing narcotics to dealers on the streets of Phoenix, Arizona, to now leading and assisting people to recovery whose lives have been torn apart by addiction.Part Two is very emotional. We discuss family, Moe gives us his background and his road to recovery. Also a very interesting animal story you don’t want to miss.Join me as we continue dive into the powerful story of our guest, Moe Daghlawi, a Palestinian who speaks openly and without filters about his past, his faith, and his transformation. Part Two is very emotional and our conversation gets deeper into his background and the road to recovery. Also, a very interesting animal story you don’t want to miss. No spoilers!Listen in and follow me as I start a journey of having face-to-face conversations with everyday people to get their real thoughts, feelings and most importantly, the stories and insights they want to share with the rest of the world. We roll the dice and fate decides on what we speak about.TOPICSCheck out the episode and find out which topics were discussed from the 12 below:* Moe’s #1 Topic* Personal Journey* Travel* New Year, New Me* The Business* Influential People* Culture* Family* 3 Pieces of Advice to Help Someone in Need* Pets* Appreciation/Thankfulness* Spiritual/Inspirational This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rollingthedicewithmikeo.substack.com

In Part Two of Episode 5 of Rolling The Dice with Mike O, I wrap up my conversation with special guest: DJ NForce. This episode is downright hilarious, but a special message towards the end. We go through the meaning of family, some hilarious eye-opening hilarious stories. Did I mention DJ NForce does hilarious expressions of people?Listen in and follow me as I start my journey of having face-to-face conversations with everyday people to get their real thoughts, feelings and most important, the stories and insights they want to share with the rest of the world.We roll the dice and fate decides on what we discuss.Check out this episode and find out which topics were discussed from the 12 below:* DJ NFORCE #1 Topic* New Year, New Me* Gaming* Music* Conspiracy Theories* Holiday Stories* Culture* Funny/Embarrassing Stories* The Life of a DJ* Personal Journey* Health and Fitness* Overcoming Challenges#mikeO #RollingtheDice #Armenian #Assyrian #Romanian #Serbian #DJ #Holidays #Phonix #Scottsdale #ClubLife #viral #snakes #hauntedhouses #stories #family #faith #God #Demons #arrests #podcast #Arizona #conversation #everydaypeople #everydayconversations #reels #trending #rattlesnakes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rollingthedicewithmikeo.substack.com

In Part One of Episode 5 of Rolling The Dice with Mike O, we have a special guest: DJ NForce, who breaks down on what is the life of a DJ, sharing stories about his father, the Assyrian culture, and much much more.Listen in and follow me as I start a journey of having face-to-face conversations with everyday people to get their real thoughts, feelings and most importantly, the stories and insights they want to share with the rest of the world. We roll the dice and fate decides on what we speak about.Check out the episode and find out which topics were discussed from the 12 below:* DJ NFORCE #1 Topic* New Year, New Me * Gaming* Music* Conspiracy Theories* Holiday Stories* Culture* Funny/Embarrassing Stories* The Life of a DJ* Personal Journey* Health and Fitness* Real Estate Business This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rollingthedicewithmikeo.substack.com

In this month’s edition—kicking off what may become a recurring series—we’re joined by my best friend, Dave Daboss, as he gives his unfiltered takes on current events of December.This episode is laid-back, conversational, and a little experimental compared to our usual format. The rules, however, stay the same: we have a guest, we roll the dice, and each number corresponds to a current-event topic.Tune in to find out which of the 12 topics we landed on, what we had to say about them, and how it all played out.Let’s get Rollin’!12 Topics: #1 What Dave Daboss and Mike O want to talk about#2 Local News (Phoenix)#3 Business#4 Funny Story#5 Scary Story#6 Science#7 World News#8 Sports#9 Entertainment#10 Fashion#11 Deeply Disturbing#12 Spiritual/Motivational This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rollingthedicewithmikeo.substack.com

Episode 4 of Rolling the Dice with Mike O, gets a little spooky. OK ALOT more spooky than it was intended to be We share scary stories, embrace OG Wendy, the beloved poodle and discuss what 2026 will be like. Grab a blanket and some tissues, this one is emotional folks.Podcast Rules* We have a guest.* We roll the dice.* Each number corresponds to a topic.* We discuss said topic. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rollingthedicewithmikeo.substack.com

Episode 3 is a banger! Grant Beuter, Vice President of Training and Sales joins us to roll the dice. If you’re into sales, want to improve your life, or want to listen to a hilarious prank that went viral, this is the episode for you! Also in this episode, I explore a theme to add to to our podcast in the future.Podcast Rules* We have a guest.* We roll the dice.* Each number corresponds to a topic.* We discuss said topic.Credits:You don’t just play - BuchuWaWa:On My Own - Alone (Bloodsport Cover/Remix) by Nightdriver This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rollingthedicewithmikeo.substack.com

Episode 2 of Rolling the Dice with Mike O features special Guest John Dobos, a man who gives out relationship and spiritual advice. We discuss a few controversial topics which include advice for younger men, ICE, and a genocide happening right now.Podcast Rules* We have a guest.* We roll the dice.* Each number corresponds to a topic.* We discuss said topic. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rollingthedicewithmikeo.substack.com

WE ARE OFFICIALLY ROLLIN’! In our first episode, just in time for Thanksgiving, a special guest of mine, Dr. Ruzanna Balyan joins our podcast launch to roll the dice. We discuss a range of topics, from her beloved pet Billy, to dentistry advice and a quick look at current events.Podcast Rules:* We have a guest.* We roll the dice.* Each number corresponds to a topic.* We discussWe keep it raw, real and unfiltered. A very special shoutout to all of you who made this podcast possible. Thank you This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rollingthedicewithmikeo.substack.com