Meet Justin Jackson. There’s no friend I admire more. In fact, he’s my new favorite podcast guest and will be back for Round 2 in October. Justin’s a former Marine gunship pilot with over 25 years of service, who transitioned from combat deployments to entrepreneurship. He’s built companies ranging from a cybersecurity firm with elite
Meeting Ukrainians, Sex Differences, Networking in NOLA (from Gdańsk, Poland)
Almost didn’t get this solo episode recorded. Been a rough week. But think I might get some relief after seeing a doctor here in Gdańsk. In this ep, I talk about a recent sauna experience—who I met there and why the interaction impacted me. One of them was a 19-year old from Ukraine. So I
How Your Childhood Shapes the Person You Become with Harvey Yergin
Harvey and I met in 2021, when he and his college sweetheart, and wife of 17 years, Amie, joined my wife & me, at Cafe Dumonde in New Orleans, for beignets & Cafe Au Laits. And we’ve stayed in touch since. Harvey’s a proud dad to Brinley (14), Harvey the 5th (12) and Clara June
European Cities, Optimal Experience, My Epstein Theory
In this episode, I check in from Gdańsk, a city in northern Poland on the Baltic coast. I talk about what it’s been like exploring this part of the world—how Gdańsk surprised me with its charm, walkability, and its history. World War II started here. And unlike Kraków or Warsaw, it has beaches! And fewer
Baseball & Partying, Addiction & Recovery, The Olsen Twins with Curtis Pelletier
In this episode, I’m joined by Curtis Pelletier. I know Curtis as “Pelch.” He and I met our freshman year of college—he was Chase Lambin’s roommate at Grayson College, where they won the JUCO World Series. Twice. Pelch then played professional baseball and represented Canada on the national team. He’s also worked as a scout
Life in Estonia, Sibling Rivalry, Trump & Iran
In this episode, I sit down with myself—solo again—checking in from Tallinn, Estonia. I share thoughts on growing up, parenting, and why competition might be one of the best teachers. I start by reflecting on a birthday message from friends and how Little League Baseball shaped the way I think about determination, toughness and the
Life After Divorce and Why Men Want Submissive Women with Morgan Troxclair
Morgan is one of my favorite guests because he’s candid. Could be because he’s had lots of practice confessing his sins, which he does in this episode too—the sins he’s been absolved of at least. I’ll extract the rest when I see him for Part 2 in Prague later this summer. We discuss life after
Conversation with My 4-Year Old with Aria Dantonio
In this episode, I sit down with my 4-year-old to discuss life, travel, snacks, bedtime stories, and whatever else comes up. Aria’s small, but she’s got big dreams and an even bigger heart. She shares why she makes so many “happy plates” and what she thinks is better than bubble wrap. We also talk about
Tales from the Dugout: Life Inside Professional Baseball with Chase Lambin
Guests are way back. In this episode, I sit down with my best—Chase Lambin is a former professional baseball player who spent 15 years chasing the Big League dream, and now coaches in the Texas Rangers organization. Chase gives us an inside peak at life in professional baseball, including stories I’ve never heard before. His
Complimenting Men on Their Looks vs. Personality with Michael D’Albor
In this special episode from Costa Rica, I sit down with my first guest of the inaugural Man Overseas Retreat—Michael D’Albor. He’s one of the men who joined me for what was a truly memorable week in paradise. “Dirty D” and I go way back—we were baseball teammates at Nicholls State University, and now, years
Man Overseas Retreat 2025 in Costa Rica!
Our Inaugural Man Overseas Retreat in Costa Rica was an immersive experience blending self-improvement, emotional work, and practical life strategies, all within a brotherly, supportive setting. Each attendee left with more tools to equip themselves with the mindset needed to achieve anti-fragility—a concept developed by one of my favorite authors, Nassim Taleb. It refers to