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Just Dumb Enough Podcast Caffeine is Bad? with Norbert HeuserEvery coffee drinker is a drug addict? That's a bold, and heavy, claim to just be throwing around; but my expert today assures us that it is the truth, and backs that up with enormous studies all compiled in one book. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry. My guest today is Norbert Heuser, and unfortunately for everyone who experienced a brief superiority to coffee drinkers: You too are probably a dru...

2025-09-2441 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Japan 2025 Tour AnnouncementHey hey everyone! It's your favorite professional idiot, Colton Petry. I'm just dropping a little surprise announcement that I will be touring in Japan in May of 2025. And some might ask, why Japan? Why not Magunka county? The answer to that is two fold. Number one, I've always wanted to visit Japan to tour the shrines and temples. Number two, I guess they just care to see me more than you do... or are at least more verbal about it. Hint hint! So for all of the listeners in Japan: come and hang out with me when I come through your...

2025-04-2401 min

The Paddy Wagon Ep 19 Navigating the Chaos: Inside the Mind of a First Responder (ft Colton Petry)Mike is joined by Colton Petry, who spent years working as a first responder, prior to becoming a successful podcaster. The guys discuss the the emotional toll that is often not talked about in this type of work. Turns out, being the first on the scene of a car accident and trying to rescue a man trapped for 3 hours in a grain silo aren't as enjoyable as one would think. Colton talks about developing gallows humor as a coping mechanism and reveals the biggest item he's personally dealt with as it relates to the human anus. Ep...

2024-11-271h 41

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Top 10 Downloaded of Year 3I did a most downloaded episode I believe for year 2, an everyone seemed to really enjoy it including me. So we're doing it again as a year 3 episode! As with the last compilation I made, these are not necessarily my favorite episodes of the year: They are the most downloaded of the year. I think the top 3 even broke download records, so it's clear that people enjoyed them. This is a great way to peruse topics you may have otherwise overlooked or ignored, or great starting points if you're new to the show. I'm also super proud to say that thi...

2024-10-021h 31

The Sit Down Stand Out Show Just Jump In with Colton PetryThe average career length in emergency medical services or EMS is 5 years. Colton Petry worked in EMS for 11 years training for the job at just 16 and working through countless experiences that many people can't imagine, join us as we discuss his career, recognizing his symptoms of PTS, the differences between medical cues and medical dramas, the creation of the Just Dumb Enough Podcast and so much more. To follow Colton Petry and his journey as a podcaster, writer and producer click the links below and until next time Keep Calm and Roll On. https://open.spotify.com/show/7HRfNpksIn3...

2024-06-1228 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast The SAT and Free Money with Shaan PatelGraduating from college generally comes with the payoff of earning more money in a career that you actually want, but the cost is so high that some never really consider it. Well, would you reconsider it if I told you that there was a free money just sitting on the table for you? Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Shaan Patel. Dr. Patel is the Founder and CEO of PrepExpert.Com. He came from h...

2024-04-2938 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Codependency with Dr. Sarah MichaudYou are codependent. I'm sorry. I know that's not easy to hear, but it's the truth. And I'd rather you knew now, than waiting until you feel you have no way out. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Sarah Michaud. Dr. Michaud knows codependency better than anyone, having lived it, lived with it, and worked against it. She's joining us today to unshroud this insidious trait, and the ways in which we are all e...

2024-04-221h 06

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Making AI Work For You with Philip BlackettI know we've done a couple AI episodes in a couple months, which is more consistent than most topics come up on this show, but they have each had a very different spin. And today's is no different, expanding on the possibilities of this ever growing technology to maybe earn you a raise. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Philip Blackett. Philip is the author of a new book, Future-Proof, that leverages AI to b...

2024-04-1554 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Child Welfare with Lance HillsingerI think that I've only ever heard Child Protective Services mentioned in a scary context. Like: "CPS is going to come take your kids!" So when my expert today reached out to me, I couldn't wait to get the real scoop. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Lance Hillsinger. Lance retired after 34 years in Child Welfare. He's here to breakdown what child welfare does, what they don't do, and ways the system can improve. T...

2024-04-0834 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast The Best Stress with Matt SouleIt's strange to think that your path towards making stress work for you would start with a cold shower. But that immediate response to cold water is actually a very beneficial experience. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Matt Soule. Matt is so many things, but one of his most interesting careers is as a trainer of the Wim Hof method. You've probably seen videos of these people running around what looks like the a...

2024-04-0155 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Rental Property Investments with Janet TonkinsI don't know that I have the right temperament to be a landlord. I'm probably too empathetic and forgiving to be making my living off of other people struggling to maintain a place to live. But, according to my expert today, it turns out that I might just be coming at it from the wrong angle. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Janet Tonkins. Janet is known as the "Cash Flow Diva". She is a...

2024-03-2546 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Where is Delaware? with Dave TablerGeography was never my strongest subject, so I had to guess at where Delaware was when I started discussing it with my expert today. And it turns out the term "Boswash Megalopolis" did not give me as many clues as I was hoping. My guest today is Dave Tabler. Dave is a historian with all kinds of interesting knowledge about the second smallest state. It sits in the aforementioned Boswash area, which is the space between Boston and Washington D.C. Specifically it's just east of D.C. and South of Philadelphia. And boy do they have...

2024-03-1846 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Becoming Wealthy with Bryan KudernaWhat should I do with my money? That's a question that plagues most people day to day. You don't want to squirrel it all away and have no fun, but you also don't want to wind up in a position where you really need cash on hand, but have none. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Bryan Kuderna. Bryan is a financial advisor, helping people chase their dreams of early retirements and passive incomes. H...

2024-03-1146 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast First Time Parenting with Gabriel Thomas SpartanI think my favorite question to ask expecting parents is: Are you ready? Because they either laugh and say "No", or give an unconvincing "I hope so." Well the expert joining the show today is the first man I would believe if he said "Absolutely". Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Gabriel Thomas Spartan. Gabriel is a teacher with over 20 years experience internationally, proud owner of a #1 dad mug, an author with 10 published books, a...

2024-03-0448 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Loneliness with Shila PatelWe all get lonely sometimes. Some of us can be lonely while surrounded by people, and others of us might be lonely because we have no one else. And I'm not going to say either one is worse, but it's interesting to ask yourself which one you'd rather be. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Shila Patel. Doctor Patel was a psychiatrist for over 25 years, working with diverse ages and population along the east c...

2024-02-261h 10

Just Dumb Enough Podcast The AI Reply with ChatGPT and ElevenLabsAt the end of last year I had a future concepts specialist weigh in on what he thought about the future of AI and robotics. People seem to have really enjoyed it, but it left me wondering: Is this only one side of the story? Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is ChatGPT, the most used AI language model in the world by a wide margin. It receives four times as many visitors as the s...

2024-02-1933 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Hours to Expert with Annie YangNow that the new year has settled in and people are starting to think about longer term goals, it's time to look for an expert who can help you reach those lofty goals. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Annie Margarita Yang. Annie was told by every professional in her life that she wasn't qualified for the job she wanted to do. But with sheer tenacity she scored the job in just seven days. T...

2024-02-1255 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Spiritual Consulting with Edina MauvanaIt's been a while since we've dipped our toe into the metaphysical pool. So today we're testing the waters of spiritual healing and the unseen threats which may worsen your already stressful life. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Edina Mauvana. Edina is a spirituality consultant, helping people from all walks of life find the right guidance to push through their darkest times to find the light. She's also an author and podcaster on t...

2024-02-0559 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Obesity is in Your Head? with Dr. Chet StringhamWhat January would be complete without a topic addressing the extra weight we all seem to have? But this isn't exercise, it's not a diet, and it definitely isn't an expensive medication. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Dr. Chet Stringham. Chet has been in practice for almost 3 decades now, and has come across a discovery that both makes sense and challenges general practices: Obesity is largely caused by stress. Don't lose hope, I k...

2024-01-2942 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Kratom with Cynthia GirmanIf you go down to the local gas station or smoke shop, you'll likely see a large and brightly colored sign advertising the availability of a product with an strange name. An herbal supplement promising to not only take away your pain, but also get you high. And, in most places, you could buy it without any form of ID. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Cynthia Girman. Cynthia has been an epidemiologist and b...

2024-01-2240 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Deadly Lightbulbs with Dr. Martin Moore-EdeWould you believe me if I told you that the screen of the computer or phone you are viewing this episode from is making you fatter? What if I were to inform you that the overhead lights in your home and workplace were increasing your risk of breast cancer and depression? Unfortunately, both of those are true statements, plus many more shocking facts as we'll learn with my guest today. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest t...

2024-01-1545 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Sculpting Monuments with Mike MajorWe've all seen statues in our lives. Be it small enough for your home garden or big enough for Madison Square Garden, someone was hired to make them. And today, I've got the man responsible for many of the country's greatest bronze sculptures. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Mike Major. Mike is an artist of many mediums with decades to back up each brush stroke and chisel. He even has 14 published art books i...

2024-01-0857 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Trauma Informed Yoga with Nicole ByarsThere's no version of me that want's to be in a hot, sweaty room with strangers telling me what I'm doing wrong. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Nicole Byars. Nicole owns a yoga studio where she specializes in teaching trauma informed yoga. It's much more about getting back in touch with all of the parts of you that you have numbed over the years, with none of the unpleasant sweat box environments or p...

2024-01-0244 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Sports Recruiting with Jeff HowellI think my brain still lives in the days when I went to school: where scouts and recruiters showed up to see a high school game and assess talent with their own eyes. But that hasn't been the case for many years, and the fact is that you or your kids might never meet face to face with a scout even in they're invited to an excellent program. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is J...

2023-12-2552 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Vietnam Veteran with Robin BartlettThe Vietnam War is one of those things in history that I think we all have a general idea about. But, even having family members who served, I still had a lot of misconceptions coming into this expert interview. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Robin Bartlett. Robin was a Lieutenant in the 1st Cav and completed over 50 helicopter based assaults. He shares not only his extreme experiences in combat, but also the ch...

2023-12-181h 03

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Marine Sniper with Johnathan TaylorI don't think any career path in military infantry is more associated with killing than a sniper. But how close to reality is that perception? Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Johnathan Taylor. JT was a Marine Scout Sniper with multiple tours of duty in the Middle East before shifting to a job working with the Department of Veteran's Affairs. His experiences overseas paint a picture you may not have considered before, because it's no...

2023-12-1148 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Surviving the Wild with EJ SnyderHow long would you last in the untamed wilderness if you found yourself completely naked? Personally, I'd last somewhere between dying of dehydration on day 3 and getting eaten by a mountain lion in hour 1. But my expert today has done it for over 200 days without needing to be rescued. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is EJ Snyder. EJ may be better recognized by his nickname "Skullcrusher" or from his numerous appearances as a fan f...

2023-12-0448 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Christmas Kindness with Beth Dessen DuffyI know in the states we just had Thanksgiving and everyone is gearing up for Christmas. So what better time to drop a quick episode that embraces the power of random acts of kindness with a Christmas themed twist? My guest today is Beth Dessen Duffy. Beth, along with help from her family, wrote the book: The Christmas Tree That Changed The World. Yes, she's an author and also a CEO, but most importantly to her: she's a mother. So when she saw kindness missing in the education curriculum, she stepped up to teach a lesson that...

2023-11-2720 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Hiking and Backpacking with Ethan GalloglyI used to think it was impressive when I saw people posting pictures from a day hike up their difficult looking local mountain. But my expert todays makes those hikes look trivial and those mountains look like bunny slopes. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Ethan Gallogly. Ethan is one of those guys you'd see with the funny backpacks doing way better than you on any given trail you decide to hike. But he's n...

2023-11-201h 13

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Acupuncture with Tsao-Lin MoyGiven that 25% of all adults have a fear of needles, the choice to be voluntarily stabbed seems like an odd one to many. And while tattoos have become popular in the past decade, acupuncture has existed as a documented medical treatment for over 2,000 years, with other evidence pointing to it's first use over 8,000 years ago! Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Tsao Lin Moy. With experience in massage, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and traditional Chinese m...

2023-11-1352 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Realistic AI and Robots with JL HancockWe're all familiar with famous movies that show the machines taking over earth by force. With over two decades of experience, my military specialist today discusses if that really is how our world ends. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is J. L. Hancock. Jim, as he allowed me to call him, spent twenty years as a cryptologist working his way up to senior advisor over future concepts and innovation for military special operations. That's a...

2023-11-0646 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Show AnnouncementBasic announcement for the fans about show scheduling and behind the scenes updates. If you've ever thought about coming on the show, now is as good a time as any! Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com and tell me what you'd want to talk about! I love having listeners on the show, and it's always a ton of fun! Stay Dumb!

2023-11-0202 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Cancer Mindset with The RugartsAnyone who has had someone close to them receive a cancer diagnosis, which is unfortunately most of us, knows how distressing it can be. But what's the proper response? Do you turn inward and keep it a secret? Or are you supposed to rely entirely on others? Luckily I have a couple of experts today with knowledge from both the diagnosed and the caregiver sides to help us figure it out. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My g...

2023-10-2743 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast High Efficiency Chaos with Vaughn GrangerThere's a lot of ADHD news out in the internet. It's becoming a much more common and accepted diagnosis, which is fantastic when we're talking about advocacy. But what has been very misleading is this message that people with ADHD can't be focused long enough to be successful. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Vaughn Granger. Vaughn is an entrepreneur (one of the hardest words to spell in the English language) who specializes in m...

2023-10-1937 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Theatrical Violence with Argent CombatThere is something about seeing performative violence on stage that has captivated audiences since the very first plays some 2,500 years ago. But the dramatic actions taken either on stage or on screen obviously can't be real, right? I mean... obviously most plays don't end in a real murder, but what about the rest? Just how much of what we watch is pretend? Also I do apologize for the delay of the episode. I've been gravely ill as you can no doubt hear and without power, which has been a blast. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that...

2023-10-121h 50

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Caregiving with Mark Steven PorroWe all go about our lives knowing that time will catch up with us, but it never ceases to surprise when we get the call that an aging loved one suddenly needs more help than they can afford. What can you do? What's should you do? Let's learn one option right now. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Mark Steven Porro. Mark comes from an interesting background of acting and business management, but what...

2023-10-0553 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Top 10 Most Downloaded ExpertsDistinguished Audience, welcome to a very special episode of The Just Dumb Enough Podcast! The show is officially 2 years old as of today. So, I figured a great was to celebrate how far we've come is to compile some clips of the guests we've heard from over the last two years. But these weren't picked at random, they are the top 10 most downloaded and streamed episodes from the first two years. I will note that the competition was very tight between the top ten with only a couple dozen streams separating #1 and #10. Also this is not a list of my fav...

2023-09-271h 35

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Saving Music with Vincent JamesWhen was the last time you held a musical instrument? Some would say recently, but I'd bet for most of us it has been quite a while. Now, did you know that there are adult friendly instrument petting zoos? Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Vincent James. Vincent is Co-Founder of Keep Music Alive, a international non-profit focused on music education and advocacy. They partner with over 1,200 music schools and stores to provide free l...

2023-09-2034 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Sobriety isn’t Perfection with Dana KillionIt wasn't until speaking with my expert today that I realized intervention type therapies require the sober people to relive their worst experiences with a loved one, without being offered any help in return. It's honestly so one sided that I have a hard time even coming up with a clever analogy. My guest today is Dana Killion. Dana was married to an severe addict for 25 years before he finally walked the road to recovery. But that didn't solve all of their problems. It's no surprise that addiction leads to lying, stealing, or many other unsavory behaviors...

2023-09-1354 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Personal Empowerment with Christina RamirezThis isn't the first episode we've talked about bettering yourself in, but we're coming at it from a whole new angle: embracing discomfort. Before you protest, I'm fully aware that it doesn't sound like an awesome time. But the truth is that you're probably already uncomfortable. We all struggle from time to time with big and small things, but my expert today shares why it's a mistake to let that define your current moment in life. My guest today is Christina Ramirez. Christina wasn't always the serial entrepreneur and business coach that she is now. Once upon...

2023-09-0647 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast A Doctor Shortage with Dr. Ann Hester180,000 doctors... That's not how many are currently practicing, it's how many we'll be short in less time that it takes a child to go from elementary school to high school. It's a shocking number, especially when so many of us already feel like we aren't getting adequate care now. My guest today is Doctor Ann Hester. Dr. Hester has roughly 30 years of experience both in medical practice, and in empowering patients to get the most out of the very confusing and often one sided system that we have to work through. How can you be a better...

2023-08-3036 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Diamonds with Sonny BlazeA little while back, or what feels like just a little while ago, we talked about costume jewelry and the possibilities you could achieve on the cheap. But what if you want something much nicer? What if it's an engagement ring or a commemorative piece you want to withstand the test of time? That's when you need to talk to someone like my expert today. My guest today is Sonny Blaze. Sonny is a designer of some of the finest jewelry to every grace A-list carpets. From rings to necklaces, and off into categories you've never considered...

2023-08-2259 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Japanese American Internment Camps with John SuzukiMost people are at least vaguely familiar with the inhuman treatment that happened inside concentration camps during World War 2. The thing most people have never heard, is that Germany was not the only country that engaged in collecting and imprisoning specific ethnic groups. In fact, the one we are talking about today was claiming to be the most freedom forward place on Earth while also building these camps in bleached desert wastelands where the weather alone could kill... The United States of America. My guest today is John Suzuki. John is the author of the Amazon best...

2023-08-1351 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Stretching with Diane ChericoWhen this show started, I found myself fascinated with all the things we think we know, but still get wrong. Sure, it can be as complex as psychology, but it can also be as simple as stretching. My guest today is Diane Cherico. Diane started working in the Massage and Chiro-therapy field 24 years ago and along the way found Active Isolated Stretching. It was one of those innocuous things she didn't give much though to. Could stretching really be the key to alleviating work related chronic pain? Is all that warm up stuff we half-heartedly did in...

2023-08-0540 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Dream Homes with Julie LaughtonA dream home is a funny concept. It's easy to critique these custom houses as being imperfect, and yet we each build a list of must haves in our mind that barely amount to a sensible structure ourselves. So where is the point we leave reality and enter daydream? My guest today is Julie Laughton. Julie has been working in the architecture and home design world for 40 years. She now runs her own company and has a whole briefcase full of job titles that encompass nearly everything you could need when building a house from the ground...

2023-07-2929 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast At Home Therapies for Autism with Deann HamptonMy first autism episode was by far one of the two most requested topics to date, and it was well received by all of you in the lovely Just Dumb Enough audience. But in talking to listeners, many people still wanted more. Something even more personal. So now I'm revisiting the topic with an all new expert and a different angle. My guest today is Deann Hampton. Deann has been mother to two twins for 35 years now. Even though they are grown now; Deann had a rocky start to say the least, when they received multiple diagnosis...

2023-07-2140 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Humanity First with Sara TingHow do you define yourself? Do you start with: Your gender? Your race? Your religion? Your politics? My expert today would tell you any of those are the wrong things to start with. My guest today is Sara Ting. Sara is the Author of the Sun Poem as well as President and Founder of World Unity Inc. She specializes in promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) by raising awareness of yourself first. And it accomplishes some of this by using the increasingly rare skill of critical thinking. Also, We had a bit of a connection issue...

2023-07-1240 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast LinkedIn with Joe ApfelbaumComing back from the American holiday, I figured we'd do a short episode on a well recognized, non-toxic, social media. My guest today is Joe Apfelbaum. Joe is CEO of Ajax Union, a marketing company that has 15 years of experience helping people in all fields build effective strategies. One of the most important of these is the proper use of the social media site: LinkedIn. It's something I was aware existed before the interview, but never understood the purpose entirely. Luckily Joe delivers an excellent lesson, so I'll get us right into the interview!

2023-07-0520 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Past Lives with Christa OkonIt seems to be a trend with this show's audience that most conventional topics never perform as well as the unusual. So to feed into your insatiable lust for the abnormal, I've got an expert today who's speaking about our past lives and how they impact the people we are today. My guest today is Christa Okon. During some routine oral care, Christa found herself having visions of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany. She was understandably confused, frightened, and off put by these intrusive memories. Over time she came to understand that we as humans have an...

2023-06-3039 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast The Conscious Unconscious with Stuart LichtmanMy last episode featured my youngest guest ever, and now we're rolling into this interview with a man who describes himself as "an old timer", I think being the oldest guest I've had on the show. (Sorry I'm sick during the Intro/Outro) My guest today is Stuart Lichtman. For 50 years now, Stuart has been teaching people to make their unconscious work for them. New research with functional MRIs has shown that everything we do originates as an unconscious thought about ten seconds before we do it. But doesn't consciously thinking about the unconscious make...

2023-06-2223 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Young Teen Author with Shanti HershensonI've always loved writing; I think it's just such a fantastic outlet for creativity. But back in high school, I would have never dreamed of actually writing and completing a novel. Well my expert today published her first novel when she was still in middle school! My guest today is Shanti Hershenson. As I said, Shanti wrote her first novel back in middle school, at the age of 12. And this wasn't just a loose collection of thoughts, it was almost 900 pages long and had to be broken into a series before she could have it's first edition...

2023-06-1448 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Near Death Experiences with Chris JankulovskiTalking about a near death situation can be a little vague. Does it mean you're totally uninjured, but could have died? Or do you have to have flat lined for it to count? The threshold seems unknown, so I invited an expert to explain his many near death experiences. My guest today is Chris Jankulovski. Chris has had 8 near death experiences. Let that sink in for a moment. Now that you've processed it, he was also told he had less than a decade to live over 30 years ago. Rough stuff, right? This has just become the norm...

2023-06-0554 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Stock Market Investing with Ron TankEveryone wants to get rich in the stock market, but there's so much confusion and bad advice out there. It's not an easy thing to do right, but with my experts help today it might just be a whole lot simpler. My guest today is Ron Tank. Ron has been a full time investor in the stock market for 28 years now. It hasn't all been sunshine and rainbows, he made his fair share of mistakes early on and paid the price. But about 20 years ago he figured out a simple system that has served him well, and...

2023-05-301h 23

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Part of a Cult with Peter YoungIf I were to say: Picture a cult. What kind of image do you get in your mind? Hooded figures around a bloodstained alter? A forest commune of hippie types practicing free love? Or a large , identically dressed congregation being led in a mass ceremony? What if I brought you and expert who was part of a cult for 20 years and still lived his life from his own home just like any other normal person? Because I did. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real...

2023-05-2249 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Good Divorce with Sarah ArmstrongNot everyone gets married. Frankly, it's not right for everyone, and that's totally fine. Also, not everyone who gets married, stays married. Divorce is never an intended outcome, but it happens very often. However, as my expert shares with us today, having a child in the middle of the divorcing parents needs to be handled with far greater care than two people who just don't work anymore. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton P...

2023-05-1840 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast 80s Pro Wrestler with Chris WhaleyWho recognizes the stage names: "The Undertaker", "The Ultimate Warrior", or "Rowdy Rody Piper"? My guest today is Chris Whaley. Chris was a professional wrestler who turned holy man of god. He also had a movie produced about his life called "The Masked Saint" that went up for some awards and even won! He's here today discussing what those early days of wrestling were like and the way he handled his later years because of that lifestyle. Let's get ready to wrestle! What do you think? I have never been a big wrestling...

2023-05-1540 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Reframing Discrimination with Dr. Frank DouglasIs all discrimination mean spirited? Because everyone does it at some point or another, often unintentionally. So is everyone mean at their very core? Or is it just that most of us are handling everyday situations with minimal thought? My guest today is Dr. Frank Douglas. As an immigrant in America, Dr. Douglas experienced a lot of interactions that were less than positive, and he encountered a lot of people trying to hold him back. It's only with time between him and the situations that he's figured out a better way for others to learn from his...

2023-05-0853 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast An Afterlife? with Craig HoganFor some people, an afterlife is a guarantee. For others it's a fantasy. But regardless of which way they lean, most people report the thought of having a life after death to be comforting. Our biggest issue has always been proving it. But maybe my expert today will change that by providing us with something more. My guest today is Craig Hogan. Craig is the President of the Afterlife Research and Education Institute, a group dedicated to studying and informing others about the realities of what happens towards the end of life, the life after this life...

2023-05-0441 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Didgeridoo with Pitz QuattroneIt's funny that so many of us either know the word "Didgeridoo" or know the sound it makes, but we don't know anything else. I know I was absolutely clueless when my expert today approached me and pitched the idea for an episode. I was even more surprised to learn that it can aid or eliminate sleep apnea. My guest today is Pitz Quattrone. Pitz is a Didgeridoo expert with over 25 years of experience playing what many historians believe to be the oldest instrument on the planet. Ptiz has even had a song of his played on...

2023-05-0131 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Home Buying with Orli DudaieThe housing market is one of those things that is always on the mind. No matter what country you live in, the thought that a sudden market change could leave you without a home is terrifying. But when is the right time to buy? You don't want to overpay and be burdened by a mortgage beyond your means. That's where my expert today comes in! My guest today is Orli Dudaie. If there's a job in the field of housing, Orli has worked in it over the last 30 years, in numerous countries around the world. She's on...

2023-04-2744 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Pole Dancing with Carla GilfryNot all pole dancing is stripping, just like not all dancing is ballet. It's a fitness and exercise activity that gets a lot of bad press. So today I have an expert who can show us what pole dancing really is! My guest today is Carla Gilfry. Carla also goes by the stage name "Frankie G" and is the owner of the Stilleto fitness and pole yoga gym. She has just about 20 years of experience, and in that time has coined the term "Polga" for pole yoga as a class, and also holds the world record for l...

2023-04-2437 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Sustainability and Us with John PabonLast episode my expert remarked that scientists might say the world is too far gone, and that we're beyond the tipping point with our planet. That got me thinking, and I sifted through my expert contacts to find one who could tell us if that's true or not. My guest today is John Pabon. John came over to the sustainability field two decades ago after leaving his position at the United Nations. Today he specializes in helping large corporations and governments get a better handle on the part they play and the ways they can improve. I...

2023-04-2043 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Indigenous Wisdom with Dr. Anita SanchezA prophesy. The concept makes me think of fictional novels about destined heroes or doomed villains. But this writing hook actually has roots in real history, and my expert todays brings us not one, but two prophesies about our planet. My guest today is Dr. Anita Sanchez. Anita is part Indigenous North American and partly belonging to another set of tribes. She grew up in a family that promoted deeper connections with the world around them, and is on the show today to share how that connection might just rescue the world's mindset, given the chaotic disconnect...

2023-04-1743 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Quitting Nicotine with Natalie ClaysThe world is full of nicotine products: Cigarettes, Vaping, Chews, Pouches, and all the way down to medical sounding Topical Patch. No one in the entire world is under the impression any of them are healthy, but a very large population finds it impossible to stop. My guest today is Natalie Clays. Natalie was a smoker for 20 years, not ever really loving the addiction, but unable to find a way out of it. Until one day she found a program that work, that is. Now she's been nicotine free for 20 years and wants to share how anyone...

2023-04-1332 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Safer Schools with Daniel DluzneskiLight content warning! We are discussing bomb threats and active shooters with my expert today. We aren't graphic or unnecessarily crude, but the topic and conversation can be a bit intense for some members of the audience. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry. My guest today is Daniel Dluzneski. Daniel worked with the Secret Service for 24 years! Let's just acknowledge the incredible service record on that alone. He was part of the team that protects the...

2023-01-161h 13

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Professional Image with Taj ShotwellThere's always THAT person somewhere in the workplace. They act like they know everything and are critical of anyone who doesn't immediately bow to their advice like it's gospel. They're also the same person who winds up complaining that they can't seem to advance in their career and eventually quits when it becomes obvious they'll never get anywhere in the company. It happens in every field, from cubical spaces in an office building to coliseum stages with world class musicians. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert...

2023-01-0526 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Succeeding in Life with Noah St JohnThere are a million books and speakers out there telling you how to succeed, but have you ever given yourself permission to succeed? That's what my expert asked me that had me speechless. Why would I not permit myself to succeed. Surely all the information out there must just be a scam because we can't all be in our own way... Right? Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry. My guest today...

2023-01-021h 02

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Better Workplaces with Tiana SanchezHave you ever had a bad boss? Someone who couldn't figure out how to do their job with a manual in front of them. Or a coworker who just couldn't get invested in doing their job, and ends up dragging everyone else on the team down with them. That happens to all of us, all of the time. After that happens, the struggling company calls in a person like my expert today. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always...

2022-12-291h 05

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Speed Dating Online with Zach SchleienAlrighty listeners. It's the night after Christmas and I'm out of my studio. So this is going to be the quickest episode ever, coincidentally about speed dating! Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry. My guest today is Zach Schleien. Zach is cofounder of the online speed dating service: Filter Off. He dropped in for about 15 minutes to share why video speed dating is the best path towards a happy relationship without a...

2022-12-2718 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Kindergarten Teacher with Natalie ParmenterIt's almost criminal that here in the US we pay teachers so little that our government is currently trying to pass a bill just to get the minimum teaching wage to reach the national average for wages. These are the people responsible for making sure entire generations of kids grow up to be well educated adults, and we aren't even paying them the average?! Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry. My guest today is Natalie Parmenter...

2022-12-221h 19

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Big Life Changes with Nina SzewczakTry something with me really quick. Think about what emotion you are feeling right now, in this moment. Got it? Now ask yourself, would I ever choose to feel this way? That's a pretty simple way to look inward that my expert today taught me in under a minute. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry. My guest today is Nina the mid-life revolution specialist, Nina has over 17 years of professional experience...

2022-12-1955 min

Tea Time with Tara S1 Ep2: The Price Paramedics Pay and a Dash of ADHD with Colton PetryThis episode features guest Colton Petry, host of the Just Dumb Enough Podcast Colton shares the toll he paid serving as a Firefighter/Paramedic for just under 11 years before the amount of damage he was doing to himself both physically and mentally became fully apparent. We also chat a little bit about overcoming trauma, medications and getting on the right meds, as well as both of our ADHD diagnoses... and in true ADHD form go off on that tangent for a bit.

2022-12-191h 10

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Artist Myths with Claude LarsonA lonely artist sits with their beret askew, smoking their last cigarette in a dark and empty building. The canvas in front of them is blank and it taunts their very existence. Will the muses not come this night? Will they die before they find notoriety?... That feel like the generic image we all know. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. I'm your host as always Colton Petry. My guest today is Claude Larson. Claude is an artist, and has been living this life path for well over 20 years. During that time she has been confronted by the image of...

2022-10-201h 02

Just Dumb Enough Podcast State of the Show Sept. 2022A brief update episode for all of the audience as to what's going on, and what to expect in the near future! Highlights: 1. Normal episodes return Thursday the 15th. So sorry that my guests keep rescheduling. 2. Your host, Colton Petry, will be a featured guest on the National Publicity Summit on September 22nd. 3. The show is turning one year old! Big breakdown and behind the scenes episode at the end of the month! Send questions or comments to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or any of the show pages on social media (Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.) 4. Reminder to everyone that you too...

2022-09-1204 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Official Podcast TrailerWhat is this show that calls itself "Dumb"? Why would I listen? Is it any good? Check out this fantastic and convenient trailer to learn all about it and hear what guests talk about with Host, Colton Petry.

2022-09-0803 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Lightsaber Combat with Austin WellsMay the fourth be with you. Get it? For Star Wars day! I actually thought this was a new joke that I was just hearing too much in recent years, but the phrase dates way back to this date in 1979 and was even used to welcome Margret Thatcher into office as Britain's Prime Minister. I'm Colton Petry and today my guest is Austin Wells, Leader and operator of Portside Rogues, the Lightsaber academy. He has over 16 years experience in Lightsaber combat as well as a mix of other martial arts in his background. I thought this was a lot of...

2022-05-0432 min

Just Dumb Enough Podcast Fashion Startups with Martina CarelloHow much do you know about the clothes you are wearing? Do you think you could start your own fashion line if you had to? Would you be shocked to know it could take as long as two years before your first product launch and sale? I'm your host as always, Colton Petry, and this week's Guest, Martina Carello, is a Fashion Industry Facilitator with over Thirty years of experience working in the field both running clothing lines, and helping those hoping to join the fashion community to break through with success. Share this show with other people and give...

2022-04-2552 min