In Episode 5 we have a guest host on to discuss re entry into society for convicted felons. Rob and Jackie were awesome and we can’t wait to do future shows with them!
The guys discuss when an expensive car accident necessitates canceling the family barbecue, why holding a horse above your head while looking a mile in both directions makes you irresistible to the ladies, and how mislabeled exercise equipment immediately becomes delicious to a koala bear.
Steve G, founder of Boiled Owl Coffee, joins Mike and Glenn to discuss sobriety and small-batch coffee bean roasting. Odd combination? Not so, as quality and consistency are present in both’s success. The session ends with an offer to send listeners FREE beans, so jump in for a chance to get some quality coffee.
The guys discuss how if you wear the same underwear from your 16th birthday until the day you die you will be a billionaire, when a bear will travel 125 miles just to destroy your Honda if he hates you enough, and why kindergarten drop off can be the most imperative step to becoming a successful tech magnate.
Mike and Glenn take out the big table in the coffee shop, and “the girl gang”—Kim, Elizabeth, Katie, and Jackie—join in to chat about sobriety, community, and accountability. It’s a great reminder that “it works.”
Wow, episode #4 is in the books! It was a late night getting home after recording and meeting with someone but completely worth it. I learned so much from our guests, and I’m grateful for the trust they placed in us with the information they shared. There were some real sad moments last night with plenty of tears, but Justin and I knew launching this podcast would mean hearing some tough truths. We have thick skin and can handle it, but the depth of this issue is truly staggering. We’ll choose our battles wisely, and our team digs deep to uncover what you, our listeners, want to know. Huge thanks to Hunter’s mom for sharing her experience and story about her son. We also want to express our gratitude to the amazing Will County Coroner, Laurie Summers, for joining us. Both Laurie and Hunter’s mom have graciously agreed to return for future episodes. I understand some listeners had mixed feelings about having the Coroner on the show. Let me assure you, Laurie Summers is the only elected official who has dedicated countless hours to working with me on mental health initiatives. When I say countless, I mean it! Dan Jungles, the Will County Sheriff, isn’t an elected official, but he’s also been incredibly supportive and responsive in our discussions on this crisis. Laurie and Dan are a true power couple, and I’m so appreciative of their willingness to always answer my calls and emails. Just a reminder, my focus is mental health, not politics. Politics drive me crazy! Most politicians seem more interested in grandstanding than actually helping people.