In today's episode we are pleased to bring you Monica Adams, a reporter/journalist whom has maintained a prolific presence for over 30 years and is one St. Louis' most recognizable faces because of it! This episode runs the span of everything from her days at Mizzou, her relationships with her parents and husband, the morals and values she maintained and prioritized throughout her career, and her endeavors in coaching as well! This is a very special episode for us as Monica is someone who has risen to heights we aspire to with this show so having her on was a great reminder of what's possible!

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0:00 intro

0:20 sponsors

2:25 introducing Monica

11:40 Blake Snyder/police relations

21:40 getting into broadcasting

55:15 social media

1:00:55 interviews with celebrities

1:06:35 staying motivated

1:14:30 TSG + outro

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In today's episode we are pleased to bring you a fellow podcaster in the AU/Punchline family, Collin Ledbetter - host of the Built Different Podcast! Collin's story is one of service, beginning with his time in the National Guard, moving over to STLMPD, and eventually retiring early from the force after a near fatal shooting in the city. His story is one of recovery and heroism and we are so proud to not only call him a St. Louisan but someone who inspires us to be better as creators and men too!

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0:00 intro

0:20 sponsors

2:25 introducing Collin/shooting story

16:25 mental health

20:10 police PTSD

26:05 identity after service

32:00 use of force in policing/crisis negotiations

40:35 Collin’s philosophy

47:10 recovery after shooting

58:25 military training in real life application

1:10:40 TSG + outro

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In today's episode we are joined by regular guest our fight companions, coach and fellow bjj purple under Kyle Watson/Watson Martial Arts - Nick Curran! Nick is not only a great friend to the show but has been listening since our first episode all the way back in December of 2023! Nick's episode was recorded just before the last CXBJJ tournament so only natural the subject matter would dive deep into jiu jitsu, how it has impacted Nick, brought him community, patience, and spilled over into how he gives back to the community! An episode a long time in the making, whether you're an athlete, love the outdoors, or are just here to listen to a great guy talk about life - Nick has you covered this episode!

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0:00 intro

0:20 sponsors

2:25 introducing Nick

5:10 beginning bjj

22:05 winning mindset

37:05 CXBJJ

43:30 experience at other gyms

51:55 outdoors enthusiasm

1:02:40 work/business

1:18:55 TSG + outro

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In today's episode we are joined by the head of Big Bend Landscaping - Joe Francke! A son of Kentucky who transplanted to the Lou in his youth, Joe is not only a thriving entrepreneur as the head of one of the biggest and highest rated landscaping/hardscaping firms here at home (with ASTONISHING low turnover) but he is also a dedicated husband and father - taking his southern influence of positively impacting people to the next level in the markets and at home! Whether you're moving to somewhere completely new, running a business, or parenting young ones, Joe has something valuable for you to hear!

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0:00 intro

0:20 sponsors

2:20 introducing Joe/business origins

11:35 leadership

16:55 fatherhood

25:00 wild stories from business

53:25 Kentucky culture

1:05:05 TSG + outro

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In today's episode we are so pleased to bring you another huge staple in the STL BJJ scene...the head of Revive BJJ in St. Charles and a marquee member of TAC Team - Junior Silva! Junior is a huge part of many people's bjj tenure throughout STL and his story dives deep into his youth in Brazil, coming to the US (Miami by way of STL), running multiple businesses here locally, his faith as a Christian and how this plays a part in raising his kids. A soft spoken guy with a hell of a lot of heart, we are so grateful for this time with Junior and we know there's something in here for everyone!

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0:00 intro

0:20 sponsors

2:25 introducing Junior/martial arts origins

7:30 entrepreneurship in Brazilian culture/Juniors life

14:25 coffee company

22:35 TAC Team

29:30 how bjj has changed

33:55 being your own boss

42:20 teaching kids values

46:00 growing up in Brazil

48:10 fatherhood

58:25 TSG + outro

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In today's episode we are pleased to bring you Joe Heintz! Joe is a local STL barber and boxer, his days cutting hair stemming all the way back to when he and Zach were coming up in sports together. An avid professional not only in building relationships through his chair, but Joe also has turned his passion for boxing into a professional endeavor at the same time! All this while maintaining healthy relationships at home and investing time as a devoted father too. For stories, business advice, fighting perspective, there's something here for everyone to tap into!

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0:00 intro

0:20 sponsors

2:25 introducing Joe

4:25 boxing origins

15:35 relationship with pain

24:00 barber school

27:55 crazy barber stories

35:10 how styles change over time

39:25 fighting urge to quit

44:05 fatherhood

56:25 staying present

1:02:30 TSG + outro

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In today's episode we are joined by one of STL's longest practicing bjj players, coaches, and gym owners - the head of SCMMA - Mike Rogers! A dedicated father and business owner, join us as Mike breaks down his history growing up in Oakville, seeing MMA mature through it's early days, coaching around local greats like Joaquin Buckley and Tyrone Woodley, and his multiple business ventures while remaining a dedicated and loving father!

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0:00 intro

0:20 sponsors

2:25 introducing Mike

12:00 how has MMA changed since the 90’s

15:45 opening SCMMA

19:30 application to business

38:45 average fighters vs great fighters

49:35 should kids start with wrestling or bjj

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In today's episode our special guest is none other than the visionary behind Adventure Unknown where we and many other Punchline Productions based podcasts produce our shows - Scott Schuessler! Scott has an incredible wealth of experience from raising three girls, starting his own private PT clinic, funneling his earnings into this amazing space we get to record in every week, travel and hunting adventures and so much more! Please like, comment, and subscribe for more!