Lifelong Friendships, Eagle’s Nest, 90s Comedy, Jesus Christ

Tupac once said twelve shots couldn’t stop him, he took it and smiled. The problem for Pac was he didn’t know what was coming next.

I know the feeling. Things can go from bad to worse real fast.

The past year’s been a nightmare for your newly-humbled host with an old podcast.

I feel like I went up a muddy mountain trail with unsuspecting Cu Chi Tunnel spikes and the occasional alligator moat. Not to mention there was a dragon to slay at the top that I might be battling the rest of my life.

So I thought it was time to revive the podcast. I come to you from Berchtesgaden, Germany (pictured), home of Eagle’s Nest. Recorded this quick episode to ease back into podcasting and let you know what the Overseas crew’s been up to.

I also give thanks to friends and family who’ve supported me through the worst of it—full story to come soon.

Listen to recent travel stories, thoughts on Christ, and books that go hard like a healthy male with a Zyn habit.

Here’s what’s discussed:

• Questions about income & assets on a prior trip to London
• Horrible Heathrow Airport layover experience with British TSA
• US Democrat Party
• Women in power & men afraid to confront them
• US Election Preview: Masculine men & feminine women vs feminine men & masculine women
• Opinion against a border between the U.S. & Mexico
• Murder of 12-year old girl by two Venezuelan “migrants” in North Houston
• Black folks in Chicago considering crossing the Mexico border
• Berchtesgaden, Germany: Home of Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest
• HBO’s Band of Brothers
• My gratitude for listeners’ prayers
• Reflecting on painful past experiences & the healing process
• How sense of smell helps you remember things
• Plans to write a book
• Near-death experience and its impact on valuing life & relationships
• Miriam & daughter inspiring me to fight
• Appreciation for friends & mentees who’ve supported me
• Jordan Peterson’s views on God and historic need for religion
• Christian example of Christ’s torture
• Attending Jordan Peterson’s event in Texas
• Peak comedy from In Living Color and SNL in the 90s
• Building confidence thru enduring hardship
• Mike Tyson’s autobiography & Cuss D’Amato’s influence on his confidence
• The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
• Mantras & quotes to use in times of need
• Internalizing prayers for practical use
• Katherine Mansfield’s quote on regret that’s greatly benefitted my life
• Dirty Dancing soundtrack (She’s Like the Wind)
• National Lampoon’s European Vacation
• More reasons to keep a journal
• My auditioning & getting hired for a Chevy Chase movie
• Importance of relationships in life

Books mentioned:

• The Undisputed Truth: My Autobiography by Mike Tyson
• Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion by by Emile Coue
• The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale