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Substratum 611Wrestling And Consistently Good Over Occasionally Great - Henry LunsfordHenry Lunsford is a D3 wrestler, content creator, and the most extroverted man I have ever met.Lunsford Loves Wrestling - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lunsfordloveswrestling- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunsfordloveswrestlingSupport Henry via Transparent Labs: https://www.transparentlabs.com/HENRY73287________________Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Substratum611Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0reil5I0hZlGJ9Yh6OEGji?si=0e0f1ab6f1c04550Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/substratum-611/id1781464490...2025-08-051h 28
Substratum 611The Character of Sofia Graham and Grief Doesn't Stop Greatness - Kelly KirkKelly Kirk is the founder of the Sofia Graham Foundation, bodybuilder, and lover of believing in yourself (because that is what Sofia did for him).Starting points:00:00 Sofia Graham Foundation and Introduction04:08 Problems with the Modern Day Education System13:02 Sofia Graham23:27 Life before Sofia Graham28:04 July 31, 202139:41 How the Sofia Graham Foundation got started59:09 "Grief doesn't stop greatness."01:13:44 Nutrition and Experimenting with Diets01:26:30 "Is that the beauty of hope?"01:37:30 Loyalty to Those You Love01:47:37 "Why did...2025-07-143h 12
Substratum 611Relationship Advice and Military Stories While Playing Chess - Jay JohnsonJay Johnson is a former United States Marine Corps First Lieutenant, Muay Thai Kru, purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a kind-hearted man.Kinda switched stuff up a bit. This episode is not as linear as other episodes.Starting points:00:00 Intro01:11 Stories from Jay's time in the Marines23:06 Reflections on childhood30:27 Ending questions34:33 Start of the episode44:42 Internal standards and commitment01:13:30 No ego complex and being unperturbed01:40:00 Why is it so hard to find people who have standards?01:55:17 Finishing chess2025-06-301h 57
Substratum 611Mission Over Glory: General George C. Marshall and WWII - Rachel ThompsonRachel Yarnell Thompson is the author of "Marshall: A Statesman Shaped in the Crucible of War", Marshall Historian, and docent at George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor.Buy Rachel's book: https://www.georgecmarshall.org/gift-shop/p/marshall-a-statesman-shaped-in-the-crucible-of-warAdditional notes: https://www.substratum611.com/episode-notes/Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction: Why Study Marshall for Decades?02:49 - Honor, Truth & Ability - What Made Marshall Different19:59 - Marshall's Patience vs. Action: Strategic Decision-Making34:40 - Managing Strong Personalities: Patton, MacArthur & Churchill56:58...2025-06-232h 11
Substratum 611Staring Down The Barrel: Surviving Getting Shot at Point Blank - Joe Rudd ConversationWilliam (Joe) Rudd is a shooting survivor, black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and co-founder of Mission Athletics.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro and Disclaimers(02:09) The Shooting Event: July 27, 2013(19:42) Psychological Impact and Recovery(28:20) Situational Awareness and Jiu-Jitsu's Role in Recovery(41:37) Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu Background(01:04:35) Being a Beginner and Mental Endurance(01:26:43) Mission Athletics Vision and Teaching Philosophy(01:46:19) Final Thoughts and AdviceAdditional notes: https://www.substratum611.com/episode-notes/________________Joe's documentary, which includes footage and...2025-06-221h 51
Substratum 611Speaking Truth to Power and General George C. Marshall - Robert Holcomb, PhDDr. Robert C. Holcomb is a former Army lieutenant colonel, has a Ph.D. in Information Technology, and is a docent at George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor.Timestamps:00:00 Situational AwarenessSpeaking Truth to Power07:03 October 1917 and General John J. Pershing15:11 November 1938 and President Franklin D. Roosevelt19:46 November 1943 and Sir Winston Churchill32:39 Convenient Communication and Instant Gratification37:40 Problem Has To Be Done By Night42:08 Katherine Tupper Marshall44:30 Integrity and the Truth2025-06-091h 22
Substratum 611Persevering Through Sexual Abuse and Finding God - Alena DimopoulosAlena Dimopoulos is a mother, teacher, and a woman full of joy.Timestamps:00:00 How Do Women Think?05:11 High Energy, Low Cognitive Resources14:14 Making Temporary Sacrifices19:50 More Logical than Emotional26:00 Sexual Abuse Story (!)38:56 Social Judgement and Defining Love51:04 Relationship Love01:00:13 Women and Implicit Communication01:10:13 Being An Emotionally Straightforward Woman01:20:28 Correction Over Silence01:31:39 Attitude and Internal Projection01:39:47 Going back to the girlfriend thing01:52:46 Why Alena Shares Her Story02:02:28...2025-06-022h 12
Substratum 611The Harmful Effects of Synthetic Clothing and Defining Fear - Vince SperoniVincenzo Speroni is the Chief Sack Officer of Gotchies and one hellva ambitious entrepreneur.00:00 Gotchies: The Healthy Underwear Company15:10 The Value of What I Bought27:42 Vince's Parents and Their Impact31:54 The Discipline of Consistency39:10 How Would You Define Feeling Fear?47:31 People Avoiding And Ignoring Their Feelings01:04:16 Friction in Relationships01:08:05 What's Your Take On Alcohol?01:21:36 Preparation01:38:14 Last Two Questions42:02 Reference: https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/medias-role-broadcasting-acute-stress-following-boston-marathon45:54 Reference: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24894-amygdala2025-05-261h 42
Substratum 611Part 2: This Is Better Than Part 1 - Emily LaFave 2Emily LaFave is a gun nut, mother, and a very emotionally intelligent woman.00:00 - Loving Yourself and Relationships01:54 - Self-worth and relationships04:42 - Self-Love as an Excuse to Avoid Responsibility10:37 - Identity and Personal Growth Looking Back14:48 - Biggest Hurdle of Motherhood22:39 - Lessons Learned from Hookup Culture32:04 - Ideal Qualities in a PartnerTrying to figure out which way would work better:- Lux Serendipity: A gentle light that finds you unexpectedly (Light is the essence, serendipity...2025-04-1739 min
Substratum 611Part 1: Emily Interviews Me - Emily LaFave 2Emily LaFave is a gun nut, mother, and a very emotionally intelligent woman.00:00 - Intro01:48 - Cultural Background and Family05:28 - Parenting Values and Discipline07:26 - Personal Core Values and Three Biggest Fears12:12 - Taking Calculated Risks19:37 - Definition of Happiness27:19 - Pursuit of Growth33:24 - Respect for Women________________Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Substratum611Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0reil5I0hZlGJ9Yh6OEGji?si=0e0f1ab6f1c045502025-04-1435 min
Substratum 611Men and Women: Differences in Perception of Reality - Hanah DesherowHanah Desherow is the top producing real estate agent in Northern Virginia, "the only Hanah who spells her name with one N", and a woman with a heck of a lot of mental fortitude.Timestamps:00:00 - Fear of Complacency in Men07:09 - Memories and Grief09:48 - Fear of Abandonment20:33 - How Do You Make Friends?26:53 - Mindset Shift from 20s to 30s41:53 - Getting Caught in the Work-Induced Dopamine51:04 - "I Don't Even Know How I Got Here"59:32 - People Who...2025-04-071h 28
Substratum 611Being Comfortable With Discomfort and Losing Control - Zak Ruppert ConversationZak Ruppert is a firearms instructor at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness, a father, and one hellva warm hearted guy.Amiability is the quality of being friendly, pleasant, and kind in manner. It refers to a person's warm, approachable, and good-natured disposition that makes others feel comfortable and at ease around them.00:00 - Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable03:09 - Men's Purpose to Being Able to Provide09:41 - Obsession with Time vs. Completion-Based Cultures + Emily LaFave Beignet Interruption17:56 - Ending on a Positive Note and Discipline Shouldn't...2025-03-311h 13
Substratum 611Part 2: Hard Truths and Earned Realities - William Simkins ConversationWilliam Simkins is the President of Velvet Suite Financial, Co-Owner of Karambit.com, and Team Principal of Vision Motorsports.Use code SUB611 at Karambit.com to receive 5% off on orders over $100!Use code SUB611 at Vision.Racing to receive 5% off on your entire order!Will discusses the journey of establishing Vision Motorsports, an international professional racing team. The conversation delves into personal stories, childhood aspirations, and the invaluable lessons learned through motorsports, emphasizing themes of perseverance, commitment, and the importance of mentorship. Will shares memories of his father, revealing how a...2025-03-2818 min
Substratum 611Part 1: Hard Truths and Earned Realities - William Simkins ConversationWilliam Simkins is the President of Velvet Suite Financial, Co-Owner of Karambit.com, and Team Principal of Vision Motorsports.Use code SUB611 at Karambit.com to receive 5% off on orders over $100!Use code SUB611 at Vision.Racing to receive 5% off on your entire order!In this candid conversation, Will shares his journey from aspiring fighter pilot to a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of passion, accountability, and self-awareness. He reminisces about his childhood, where F-14s inspired his dream of flying jets. However, he pursed a different path: professional athletics and business. Throughout...2025-03-241h 03
Substratum 611Can Men And Women Be "Just" Friends? - Emily LaFave ConversationEmily LaFave is a gun nut, mother, and (I think) a woman (but the jury is still out on that one).Intellectual Synergy is when two or more people come together and their combined thinking creates ideas, insights, or solutions that are greater than what any one of them could have achieved alone.It’s not just teamwork — it’s mental chemistry.Intellectual = relating to thought, reason, and understandingSynergy = the amplified result of collaborationIntellectual Synergy happens when minds connect in a way that sparks deeper reasoning, sharper questions, and more creati...2025-03-171h 26
Substratum 611The Truth About A Healthy Internal and External Relationship - David Porter 2David Porter is the Director of Martial Arts at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness, a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.00:00 - Take Action When It Is Good Enough01:40 - Don't Give Respect To Those Who Don't Put In The Work06:44 - Beauty Standards and Confidence15:04 - Removal Is Quicker But 30x More Painful23:03 - Show Me The Jagged Scar35:00 - Men vs Women Mental Thought Process - Paper Clip Analogy42:56 - Define Power in Social Interactions?53:55...2025-03-101h 30
Substratum 611The Unyielding Standard of No Shortcuts and No Excuses - Dennis Boykin InterviewDennis Boykin is a 24 year military veteran with combat experience, holds an MBA in Organizational Development and Operations Management, has been awarded the Bronze Star during Operation Desert Storm, and is an expert in Federal Government Contracting growth strategies.00:00 - Getting Kicked Out of Army National Guard06:38 - Navy and Aerial Photography13:36 - Desert Storm Experience18:00 - Task Management Difference Between Military and Corporate World24:50 - Dishonesty: Exhibiting Bad Judgement Calls 32:59 - Ownership over Blame and Accountability45:26 - Being Silent vs. Correcting...2025-03-071h 19
Substratum 611The Mindset of a Culinary Executive Chef - Jason Key ConversationJason Key is the Executive Chef at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness, a graduate of La Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy, and a seasoned catering and corporate dining professional.________________This video is for entertainment purposes only.The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.2025-03-0345 min
Substratum 611Unconditional Kindness And Putting Others First - Kay Willett ConversationKay Willett is a mother, former Master Sergeant in the United States Army Band, and vocal & piano teacher.________________This video is for entertainment purposes only.The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.2025-02-171h 02
Substratum 611The Man's Guide to Providing Overwhelming Value - Mark Ferguson ConversationMark Ferguson is a Senior Market Leader Mortgage Lender, Father, and guided by faith in God._____Timestamps:00:00 "Watching my children succeed personally, professionally, and spiritually."14:48 The Not So Hidden Art of Giving24:03 Just Let Them Fail28:30 The Recurring Fear of Failure37:45 Old People, Instant Gratification, and Counterproductivity50:34 Skull Games, Flags of Valor, and Missions Worth Fighting For01:18:12 Forgiveness, Closure, and Empowering OthersSummary:Core Values & PhilosophiesMark lives by the verse "I have no greater...2025-02-061h 32
Substratum 611A Disciplined Man With The Biggest Big Heart - Stephen Marlo ConversationStephen Marlo is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Deer Hunter, and a man with a big heart.Phronimos is a person of practical wisdom who consistently makes virtuous and well-reasoned decisions in real-life situations.Timestamps:00:00 Deer Hunting And Self-Sufficiency06:00 BJJ: The Unfortunate Reality Of Being An Expert14:39 Pain, Growth, and Consistency35:36 Illusion Of Need, Break The Rules, Discipline, Saying No53:53 Being Someone You're Not and Choosing to Be Better 01:00:02 Women vs Girls: The Downsides To Having Standards 01:25:01 Controlling Horses, Dressage...2025-02-031h 49
Substratum 611The Fighter’s Guide to the Mental Arts - David PorterDavid Porter is the Director of Martial Arts at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness, a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.Timestamps:00:00 The Holocaust Story of David Tenenbaum 18:22 BJJ: Manipulating the Body of Another Apex Predator34:52 Instant Gratification of Convenience Kills Ambition 51:56 Earning Bronze: 3rd Place Is Better Than Second01:08:48 Self-Defense Isn't Always Being Capable of Violence01:22:01 Losing Doesn't Mean You Lost01:36:24 Mental Warfare: Break Them Psychologically02:01:16 50 Bootcamp Days with a Broken Knee Story2025-01-102h 54
Substratum 611Society, Honesty, Lying, Education System, and Materialism - John CaesarJohn Caesar is a student, digital marketer, and (still) self-proclaimed genius. :)This video is for entertainment purposes only.The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.2025-01-091h 10
Substratum 611Jiu-Jitsu, Obsession, Family, Ambition, and Toby - Tim WallenTim Wallen is a Jiu-Jitsu blue belt, down to earth thinker, and on his path to being the World Champion.Voracity refers to an insatiable hunger or eagerness, often in the context of consuming food or pursuing something with extreme enthusiasm.________________Timestamps:00:00 Learn, Lose, Win10:43 Tim's Path, Obsession, Jiu-Jitsu Mentality22:41 Preparation, Fight, Recovery, Repeat41:12 Parents, Family Support, Empathy51:01 Law of Attraction, Internal Wealth, Vanity01:01:15 Integrity, Self-Reliance, Storytelling01:10:20 Control, Comfort, Discomfort01:15:15 Humility, Short-Term Growth, Support________________Support Tim by using code BABYMOOSE for 10% off at revgear.com (not affiliated with Substratum 611).________________This video is for entertainment purposes only.The focus is...2024-12-281h 31
Substratum 611Building Bridges on Love and Resilience - Judy WillisJudy Willis is an 85 year old mother of five, grandmother of ten, with 38 years of experience as a realtor, reminiscing about her journey through life. Timestamps:00:00 Life's Trials Shapes Our Strongest Bonds27:48 Growth Thrives In The Journey, Not At The Destination37:37 Learn To Let Go Of The PainThis video is for entertainment purposes only.The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives...2024-12-221h 01
Substratum 611From 1960s Birmingham, AL to Having Inner Peace - Roderick HarrisRod Harris is a 800+ client tax accountant, a joyful father, and a man who doesn't lower his standards for anyone.Timestamps:00:00 "People come into your life for a reason or for a season."9:06 Trust, Bad Clients, High Standards18:16 First Clients, Tax Refunds, Playstation25:00 Work/Life Balance, Tupac, Judgement Day 38:39 Women Power, Relationship Roles, and Humility47:22 Extreme Ownership, Raising Children, Self-Indulgence54:32 Forgiveness, Support, and Helping Others Be Self-Reliant01:04:38 Frugality, Shipping Services, and Wealth is Responsibility01:15:02 Invest In Yourself, Alaska, and Exposure to Select People01:30:44 "I believe in my heart that I made the world a...2024-12-181h 42
Substratum 611The Internal Conflict of Pride and Humility - John CaesarJohn Caesar is a student, digital marketer, and self-proclaimed genius.Timestamps:00:00 The Opportunity Cost of Pride and Humility17:13 The Coexistence of Ambition and Contentment 29:40 The Dilemma of Performing Fulfilling Tasks that Fails to Nourish43:01 The Limits To Emotional Boundaries And Comfort In Discomfort This video is for entertainment purposes only.The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties...2024-11-231h 01Substratum 611The Velocity of Growth Mindset - Tim WallenTim Wallen is a Jiu-Jitsu blue belt, down to earth thinker, and business student.Timestamps:00:00 Finding A Way To Grow In Every Moment18:38 Chase Patience In The Journey, Not Instant Rewards25:11 You Are Where You Are Meant To BeThis video is for entertainment purposes only.The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal...2024-11-2339 min