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Money StoriesDerek Haswell: Why Founders Feel Lost After SuccessWhen Derek Haswell co-founded Ten Percent Happier, he wasn’t chasing profit, he was chasing peace. What he didn’t realize was that the drive powering his every move wasn’t purpose… it was unworthiness.In this conversation, Derek opens the hood on his journey; from growing up in a home where money was never discussed, to building a mission-driven company that served millions, to quietly unraveling at the height of “success.” What followed was a retreat-induced reckoning, a season of depression, and a reorientation toward enoughness. We unpack:• Why fo...2025-06-2059 min
Ginger and ChocolateDerek Fitzgerald Pt. 2Shoot us a text.SummaryIn this episode, Mike and Lindsay continue their conversation with Derek Fitzgerald, a heart transplant recipient and cancer survivor, as he shares his inspiring journey of recovery and determination. Derek recounts his rehabilitation process, the mental shifts he experienced, and his preparation for the Ironman competition in Lake Placid. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude for life and the joy of rediscovering movement, culminating in his triumphant finish at the Ironman, where he honored the gift of life given to him by his donor. In this conversation, the...2025-05-2449 min
Traversing EntrepreneurshipNavigating the Private Credit Landscape: Mike Shum's JourneyIn this episode of Traversing Entrepreneurship, Derek Dall'Olmo sits down with Mike Shum, CEO of Cascade Debt, to unpack his journey from derivatives trader to fintech founder. Mike opens up about the risks, missteps, and breakthroughs that shaped Cascade’s rise in the private credit space. They dive into how alternative credit scoring is reshaping lending, what most people get wrong about asset-based finance, and why economic shifts are forcing innovation in fintech. If you're building in the world of money—or thinking about it—this conversation is packed with firsthand insight. Key Moments: 00:0...2025-05-2249 minGinger and ChocolateThe Heart of a Fighter: Derek Fitzgerald's StoryShoot us a text.SummaryIn this episode, Mike and Lindsay welcome Derek Fitzgerald, who shares his incredible journey from being a workaholic and overweight to facing a life-threatening health crisis that led to a cancer diagnosis and ultimately a heart transplant. Derek recounts the challenges he faced during his illness, including heart failure and the emotional turmoil of waiting for a transplant. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, the support of loved ones, and the profound realization of life after receiving a second chance. Derek's story is one of hope, determination, and...2025-05-1554 min
Real Estate Pros Show - Powered By Investor FuelUnlocking Wealth: How Derek Scaled to 2000 Mobile Home UnitsIn this conversation, Derek Vickers shares his journey into mobile home park investing, detailing how he scaled his portfolio to over 2000 units. He discusses the unique appeal of mobile home parks, including their recession-proof nature and high demand for affordable housing. Derek emphasizes the importance of building a strong team, effective systems, and the necessity of raising capital early in the investment process. He also provides insights into evaluating deals, highlighting key red flags and green lights, and explains his mentorship program that focuses on action-based learning. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can h...2025-05-0233 min
The Health Movement033 - The Mindset of a Martial Artist: Strength, Humility & Growth w/ Mike Agbay - The Health Movement PodcastThe Health Movement Podcast is where fitness meets mindset, and performance meets personal growth. Hosted by Derek, we dive deep into the critical role of strength, resilience, and discipline in creating a healthier, more fulfilled life.In this episode, Derek is joined by Mike Agbay, founder of MJA Martial Arts Dojo, to explore the transformative power of martial arts. From building confidence in kids to fostering mental toughness and discipline, Mike shares his journey and philosophy on self-defense, training, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of humility...2025-03-0659 minThe Health Movement032 - Mastering Strength, Recovery & Longevity w/ Mike Schultz - The Health Movement PodcastThe Health Movement Podcast is where fitness meets mindset, and performance meets personal growth. Hosted by Derek, we explore the critical role of strength, recovery, and mental resilience in living a healthier, more fulfilled life.In this episode, Derek is joined by Mike Schultz, a strength and conditioning coach with expertise in endurance training and recovery, to discuss the science behind optimizing performance while preventing burnout. They dive into how recovery fuels progress, the biggest mistakes people make in training, and the mindset shifts necessary for long-term success. Mike shares his experience working...2025-03-031h 02
Negotiators PodcastDerek Arden welcomes an inspiring leader in education, Mike Foley, CEO of the Wessex AcademyWelcome to Monday Night Live
Join us for another insightful episode of Monday Night Live, where Derek Arden welcomes an inspiring leader in education, Mike Foley, CEO of the Wessex Academy Trust.
With a career spanning from teaching in London to leading one of the UK's most successful Multi-Academy Trusts, Mike shares his journey, leadership insights, and the challenges of managing 12 schools, 7,000 students, and nearly 1,000 staff members.
Mike Foley’s Leadership Journey
Mike’s career in education started unexpectedly. Growing up in South London, he initially considered a legal career after earning a history degree. However, a postgrad opportunity in teac...2025-02-0435 min
The MHP ShowFrom $0 to 6,000+ Lots in MHP | Episode 77 | Mike ConlonIn this episode, Mike Conlon joins Derek Vickers to share his 20-year journey in mobile home park investing, from his start in 2005 to building a portfolio of over 6,000 lots. Mike shares invaluable insights on scaling a MHP business, managing value-add projects, and adapting to the evolving market landscape.
Key Takeaways:
Evolution of MHP Industry: From mom-and-pop operations to institutional investments
Project Management Challenges: Insights on managing multiple value-add projects and infrastructure upgrades
Importance of investing in quality managers and proper compensation
Shift from pure cash flow focus to IRR-driven investments
Affordable Housing Crisis: Current market dynamics...2025-02-0358 min
Gain TractionRevolutionizing Tire Service With Derek Naidoo, CEO of USA GoMobileDerek Naidoo is the Founder and Owner of USA GoMobile, a company that offers convenient mobile tire, oil change, and battery services to customers at their preferred locations. Since its inception in 2018, GoMobile has expanded to 48 franchises, overcoming challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues, and establishing a significant presence in the automotive service industry. Originally from South Africa, Derek has spent over 35 years in the automotive field, specializing in engine management systems and diagnostic tools before turning to entrepreneurship. In this episode… The automotive industry is rapidly evolving to meet changing consumer demands fo...2024-12-2623 min
The Mike Litton ExperienceThe Mike Litton Experience Interview with Derek HarmsDerek Harms is one of our favorite people and he was kind enough to be our guest. Derek has a great story that shows what hard work and focus can achieve in the real estate industry! In addition to being very successful in real estate investing, Derek is the President of the North San Diego Real Estate Investors Association. He covers in this episode how to get started in real estate investing regardless of what you want to accomplish. This will be one of the most valuable you will ever want to listen to if you want to succeed in...2024-12-1354 min
Wolfe UntamedShocking Revelations: Mike Glover on Clearing His Name, JFK File Release, and the Election TurmoilIn this episode of Wolfe Untamed, Derek hosts Mike Glover, founder and CEO of Fieldcraft Survival—a company specializing in high-quality outdoor gear and training for survival, firearms, mobility, and emergency preparedness. Before founding Fieldcraft Survival, Glover served 20 years in the U.S. Army and Special Forces, gaining extensive experience in crisis management and high-risk security. He also worked as a CIA contractor, tasked with protecting government officials in challenging environments. Glover holds a Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security and Crisis Management from American Military University. In this exclusive sit-down, Mike and Derek discuss the recent election, the upco...2024-11-191h 19
On The Gate PodcastThat Taste In My Mouth w. Derek Humphrey and Mike Figs | Ep. 130 | On The GateOn The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Derek Humphrey and Mike Figs! They talk about unruly comedy club patrons, baseball and football history, the luxuries of some jails/prisons and much more. ON THE GATE! ENJOY!Original air date: 9.16.24WATCH THE LIVESTREAM 2 PM EST MONDAYS and...2024-09-201h 04On The Gate PodcastCatholic Groupon w. Maddy Smith, Allie Mae, Mike Figs, Derek Humphrey | Ep. 129 | On The GateOn The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day! This week we have Maddy Smith and Allie Mae from Mad House Podcast, Derek Humphreys, and Mike Figs! They talk about raising funds for Allie, various forms of thievery, Harry Potter, and much more. ON THE GATE! ENJOY! Original air date: 9.9.24WATCH THE LIVESTREAM 2 PM EST MONDAYS and...2024-09-1355 min
Mike‘s Search For Meaning#118 - Derek Sivers: Useful, Not True: Challenging Your Beliefs About Money, Work, Creativity, and LifeDerek Sivers (@sivers) is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising, quotable insights and pithy, succinct writing style. He is a former musician, programmer, TED speaker, and circus clown, who sold his first company, CDBaby, for $22 million and gave all the money to charity.
Derek’s books (How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and newest projects are at his website: sive.rs. His very recently released book is Useful Not True.
Additionally, I donate to and raise awareness for the charity or...2024-07-211h 59
Average Joe Finances256. Mastering Retirement Planning with Derek MazzarellaSend us a textIn today's ever-changing financial landscape, there are few constants, but one universal truth remains: the importance of planning for retirement. Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Derek Mazzarell shares his journey from graduating in 2007 and working with Aflac to becoming a financial advisor at Gateway Financial Partners. The discussion covers important retirement planning misconceptions, the significance of not just aiming for a 'magic number' but ensuring long-term sustainability, and common financial mistakes like not diversifying tax buckets. In this episode:Derek Mazzarella emphasizes ad...2024-06-3043 min
(CS)²AI Podcast Show: Control System Cyber Security110: Global Cybersecurity Insights with Mike HolcombWe are delighted to have Mike Holcomb joining us on the show today.Mike is both a fellow and a cybersecurity director, and he currently serves as the ICS OT Cybersecurity Global Lead at Fluor, a massive multinational engineering and construction firm with over 40,000 employees. He has participated in many major building projects, and we are excited to learn from his extensive experience today. Stay tuned as Mike shares his insights and expertise.Show Highlights:Mike discusses the two years he spent in China building bowling alleysMike talks about his time teaching a...2024-05-2150 min
Traversing EntrepreneurshipEpisode 30 - Trading Energy, Words, and Wisdom with Mike ZaccardiMike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT, provides expertise on analyzing investments and writing on personal finance, in addition to occasionally teaching at the University of North Florida. He loves to communicate financial information in a down-to-earth, easy-to-understand way. While he enjoys crunching the numbers and analyzing portfolios, Mike always keeps a focus on what it means for clients. In this episode, Mike Zaccardi shares his unique journey, from breaking into the financial sector to managing power generation during tumultuous times such as the Texas energy snafu. As he dives into his transition from teaching and trading to f...2023-09-1254 min
Physical Preparation PodcastDerek Hansen: Why Are We Seeing More Achilles Tendon Ruptures Than Ever Before?
Derek Hansen been working with athletes in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. Originally working in Track and Field, Derek has expanded his services to assist athletes in all sports with an emphasis on speed development.
He has since worked with some of the top performers in the world as a coach and a consultant – including Olympic medalists, world record holders, Canadian National team athletes, professional sports organizations, and professional athletes from numerous sports.
And in today’s episode, Derek and I are going to take a deep dive into Achilles tendon tears – an iss...2023-08-181h 01Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training SystemsDerek Hansen: Why Are We Seeing More Achilles Tendon Ruptures Than Ever Before?
Derek Hansen been working with athletes in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. Originally working in Track and Field, Derek has expanded his services to assist athletes in all sports with an emphasis on speed development.
He has since worked with some of the top performers in the world as a coach and a consultant – including Olympic medalists, world record holders, Canadian National team athletes, professional sports organizations, and professional athletes from numerous sports.
And in today’s episode, Derek and I are going to take a deep dive into Achilles tendon tears – an iss...2023-08-181h 01Physical Preparation PodcastDerek Hansen: Why Are We Seeing More Achilles Tendon Ruptures Than Ever Before?
Derek Hansen been working with athletes in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. Originally working in Track and Field, Derek has expanded his services to assist athletes in all sports with an emphasis on speed development.
He has since worked with some of the top performers in the world as a coach and a consultant – including Olympic medalists, world record holders, Canadian National team athletes, professional sports organizations, and professional athletes from numerous sports.
And in today’s episode, Derek and I are going to take a deep dive into Achilles tendon tears – an iss...2023-08-181h 01
The Derek and Mike Podcast053 Grandiocious BrociousDerek and Mike discuss demographics, UAPs, Tom Delong, how McAfee sucks, viruses, korean birthdays, banking, stoicism and zen, drinking water, DNA programming and evolution.
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NASCAR Betting Preview Show51. "Road America 180 & WorldWide Express 250 Betting Combo" w/Mike Bachmann (@mvbachmann) & Derek Yoder (@derekyoder_)Episode 51 of The NASCAR Betting Preview Show Presented By ATLAS HAIR (www.AtlasHair.com) is here! The Xfinity Betting Preview episode hosted by Mike Bachmann of NBCSportsEDGE gets you dialed in for all your Xfinity betting needs prior to Friday's on-track activities. Grab your favorite beverage, and listen as Mike breaks down the Explore The Road America 180 From Road America! From H2Hs, Finishing Position Props, Outright Bets, Trends, and more, Mike has you covered!
THEN... Derek get's you dialed in with a few NASCAR Truck Series betting takes as the series heads to...2023-07-2850 min
(CS)²AI Podcast Show: Control System Cyber Security89: Putting Creativity and Problem Solving Skills to Use in Cybersecurity with Mike RadiganGet ready for another captivating interview with a true cybersecurity luminary!Joining Derek on the podcast today is the multi-talented Mike Radigan! Mike is a seasoned cyber risk advisor at Cisco with a diverse background and a knack for problem-solving.Mike's current role is impressive, and his entire journey has been nothing short of extraordinary! Renowned for his creativity and expertise, and with a background in electrical engineering, he has proven himself a formidable problem-solver. Beyond his professional pursuits, Mike is also an avid educator, a master networker, and a passionate connector within Ohio's business...2023-07-1851 minThe Derek and Mike Podcast052 Dolphin EncounterDerek and Mike discuss Friends shirts, the Mandela effect, the downside of talking Star Wars, the Monopoly man, crunchy peanut butter, visiting the Mission Inn, Orville Wright, space trips, energy cartels, Gladis Blanca and dolphin rape.
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2023-07-071h 16The Derek and Mike Podcast051 Spying on BrentDerek and Mike are live and in person...in a hotel! We discuss how cool it is to be in the same room, skinny bitch beer, spying on Brent, Derek's hair, the red head pact, exploring sexuality, double standards, how to smoke weed on the dl, doing comedy, the performing high, life benefits of improv, good and bad Uber drivers.
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2023-06-261h 21The Derek and Mike Podcast050 Psychology of SleevelessnessDerek and Mike discuss doing 50 episodes, sleevelessness, Booze, Beer & Wine, kid food, Derek's famous spaghetti sauce, digging a hole to America, using chatGPT for work and how it will kill us all, kids lost in Amazon and prisoner moms.
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2023-06-041h 14The Derek and Mike Podcast049 Dinosaur Title InsuranceDerek and Mike discuss what to buy, subterranean homes, buying dinosaurs, asteroids vs meteors, funny news stories, not funny chatGPT and stuff that stinks.
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2023-05-201h 10The Derek and Mike Podcast048 A Little Lighthearted RacismDerek and Mike welcome Rick Fingerz to the podcast and discuss Will Smith, St Paddy's day, hunting, Tennessee weed, drug decriminalization experiments, MAPs, best homeless destinations, societal breakdown and a little lighthearted racism.
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2023-04-021h 12The Derek and Mike Podcast047 Thinknig iz HarrdDerek and Mike discuss burning bush, smoking crack, ChatGPT, stupid natural humans, conspiracy stuff, if evil exists, murder for meat, Derek's fear of turkeys, Neuralink and horseshoe crab longevity.
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2023-03-121h 05The Derek and Mike Podcast046 F’n With ChatGPTDerek and Mike discuss expired food, raising chickens and the hilarity & seriousness of ChatGPT.
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2023-02-191h 02
Change the Algorithm with Mike GandolfoHow basketball star Derek Anderson chose to be a VICTOR and not a victimIn this episode...Mike interviews Derek Anderson. Early in life, Derek Anderson made a decision to rise above his circumstances. In this conversation, you will learn about how 'D.A.' overcame obstacle after obstacle always facing adversity with determination and his signature smile on his way to becoming a first round pick in the NBA draft who was hand picked by Michael Jordan to carry on the Jordan brand legacy. He retired from playing after an 11-year NBA career which included a NBA Championship as well as a NCAA title, Derek is now a successful entrepreneur, author, speaker...2023-02-1343 minThe Derek and Mike Podcast045 Balancing ActDerek and Mike discuss the state of our union, WWIII, causing earthquakes, the China balloon, fighter pilots, Mike's Mustang, the Border house, balancing stuff on foreheads, generational differences and shooting rockets at the feds.
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2023-02-121h 11The Derek and Mike Podcast044 Chicken Wing KingpinDerek and Mike discuss pricey coolers, collar poppin', fancy pants, fowl felonies, food-related racism, keto diet, stoicism, lidar, 5G and earbuds.
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2023-02-051h 06
Capability AmplifierThe Art of Slow Thinking with Derek SiversFrom CD Baby to TED TalksYou’re in for a real treat today… Mike sat down with the one and only, Derek Sivers, and it was SO good!Not only has Derek been a musician, producer, circus performer, entrepreneur, TED speaker and book publisher, but he's also a self-described "slow thinker" which is one of the things Mike loves about him.He believes that the first thing that comes to mind isn't always the best answer, and Mike completely agrees. We often fall into the trap of just repeating what we'v...2023-01-0646 min
Capability AmplifierThe Art of Slow Thinking with Derek SiversFrom CD Baby to TED TalksYou’re in for a real treat today… Mike sat down with the one and only, Derek Sivers, and it was SO good!Not only has Derek been a musician, producer, circus performer, entrepreneur, TED speaker and book publisher, but he's also a self-described "slow thinker" which is one of the things Mike loves about him.He believes that the first thing that comes to mind isn't always the best answer, and Mike completely agrees. We often fall into the trap of just repeating what we'v...2023-01-0646 min
Total Offroad PodcastEP.155 Derek and Mike Steal The ShowDerek and mike take over the podcast to cover for steve. I honestly have no idea what they talk about but I'm Hoping there is some cali dune wheeling in here somewhere. www.patreon.com/totaloffroadpodcast www.instagram.com/total_offroad_podcast www.instagram.com/dmanbluesfreak www.instagram.com/mikesofunny2022-12-211h 16
Negotiators PodcastSales and Negotiating In Retail Sector - Derek with Mike ClareDerek's Monday Night Live interview with former Chairman and CEO of Dreams
Mike Clare founded the bed retailer Dreams with one shop in Hillingdon; grew it into the largest bedding retailer in the UK and sold it for £200m in 2008.
Mike talks about another venture renovating old buildings. The business side was less successful and it is interesting to hear all about the reason
Additionally, Mike and his team help a large number of charities and social enterprises helping them negotiate better outcomes.
Derek asks Mike about his business journey and what we can all learn.
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https://derekarden.c...2022-09-2032 minThe Derek and Mike Podcast043 VinegarDerek and Mike discuss our 2-month hiatus, sushi strategy, hot sauce, choosing the right preschool, gardening in TN vs CA, vinegar, tattoos and abortion.
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The Pencil Pusher's PodcastSigns of our Times with Master Sign Painter Derek McDonaldWelcome folks to another fine episode of the Pencil Pushers Podcast. I am of course your humble host Mike Rosado and I’m thrilled to be sharing this next chat with my new friend Derek McDonald. Derek is a West Coast vintage inspired sign painter that holds the key to some of the greatest traditional crafts of the past 150 years. Hand painted signs are an amazing part of our industrial history and Derek is not only a talented carrier of the torch, but he’s also a massive historian of the craft, so I learned a lot. Dere...2022-06-281h 07
Real Talk with Mike BurkeEp. 16 - Real Talk with Mike Burke | The Derek Pernesiglio ShowHuge thanks to Derek, from The Derek Pernesiglio Show, for joining me on episode 16 of Real Talk With Mike Burke!►Follow Derek: @https://www.instagram.com/realdpshow/►Check out The Derek Pernesiglio Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaorzQnVJsEzbiCOcFrKeA/videos2022-06-102h 21The Derek and Mike Podcast042 Drew WallaceDerek and Mike sit down with Cowboy Mounted Shooter and retired Army Ranger, Drew Wallace.
Drew's story is an incredible blend of thrill-seeking, patriotism and family. He shares his philosophy and approach to the intense sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting, what motivated him to serve his country as an Army Ranger and how his family motivates and inspires him to compete.
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Quic...2022-05-181h 58The Derek and Mike Podcast041 Rachel LanceDerek and Mike sit down with Rachel Lance - a biomedical engineer, blast-injury specialist and author. Rachel’s book, In the Waves: My Quest to Solve the Mystery of a Civil War Submarine, is not only a brilliant and well-researched historical account of the confederate submarine HL Hunley but, also, a deep dive (pun intended) into her scientific process of testing multiple theories surrounding the disappearance of the legendary rebel sub and definitively closing the case on the mystery.
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2022-04-232h 24The Derek and Mike Podcast040 Bombs AwayDerek and Mike discuss Will Smith's punishment, dropping atomic bombs on Japan, Winston Churchill, maritime warfare, our admiration of people who serve in the military, were Greek warriors gay, powerful pervs, revisionist hisory, propaghanda, double standards, the lost cause narrative and seeking truth.
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2022-04-131h 49The Derek and Mike Podcast039 Fresh PrintsDerek and Mike discuss smoke detectors, Taylor Hawkins, dogs and crying. Ricky Fingerz joins the podcast to discuss his beloved Bills, Carrot Top, Las Vegas, the Will Smith Oscars slap, open relationships, getting decked and a few jokes.
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2022-04-012h 08The Derek and Mike Podcast038 Tim SullivanDerek and Mike are joined by Tim Sullivan - Tech entrepreneur and founder of ActivePDF as well as a former employer and mentor to both of us. We discuss building a successful tech company, leadership, fun stories from working together, selling the company and enjoying retirement.
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2022-03-222h 14The Derek and Mike Podcast037 David Nester On DrumsDerek and Mike are joined by David Nester - a professional drum tech & drummer who has toured all over the world with many incredible acts, including; Korn, Rob Zombie, and Marilyn Manson. While on tour with Greta Van Fleet, David sits down with us to discuss the daily life and work of a drum tech, living on the road, his favorite cities, thoughts on the music industry and tips on how to become a drum tech.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbVWA6H1P0...2022-03-151h 56The Derek and Mike Podcast036 Boo The MorticianDerek and Mike are joined by Earl "Boo" Wendt IV. Boo is the owner and director of Wendt Funeral Home in Moline, Illinois. Dating back to 1866, Wendt Funeral Home is one of the oldest and longest continuously running family-owned funeral homes in the country.
Boo is a 6th generation Mortician/Undertaker and is incredibly knowledgeable, personable and a lot of fun to talk to. We discuss life, death, legacy, history and all the ins n' out of the mortuary business.
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2022-02-281h 42The Derek and Mike Podcast034 Boats N’ SmokeDerek and Mike discuss our senses, neighborhood sports, ruining our parents' houses, not listening, Mike's hatred of vinegar, getting schooled on Tesla, being mouth-breathers and befriending the perfect neighbor.
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2022-02-191h 18The Derek and Mike Podcast033 Guy-No-CologyDerek and Mike discuss suspicion of male gynecologists, other questionable career paths, whether or not it's racist to say Asians make the best airplane seat companions, Wang's impressive collection, who calls the dictionary a 'dic', a 17th century player, fun porn titles, reading while pooping, getting organized and appreciating our kids' artistic talent.
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2022-02-111h 32The Derek and Mike Podcast032 Totally For SureDerek and Mike discuss CBD inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication, smokin' weed, listening to waiters' food recommendations, when to order fish, oysters, eating bugs, meat morality, raising chickens, what to order at In-N-Out Burger and sounding Californian.
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2022-02-071h 05The Derek and Mike Podcast031 Rob ShapiroDerek and Mike sit down with Rob Shapiro, one of the top audiobook narrators in the industry, an accomplished musician, song writer, family man and a very interesting & funny guy.
We dig in to how Rob got started as an audio book narrator, his creative approach to different genres, how he chooses projects, the mechanics and process of recording audiobooks, his recording gear and thoughts on the industry itself. He shares lots of great info on how to get started in the voice over or audiobook industry. Through the telling of some very funny stories and insightful a...2022-01-312h 34The Derek and Mike Podcast030 Space DartsDerek and Mike discuss clean fusion energy and how it will probably be squashed by existing energy companies, resonant frequency, Tesla vs Edison, ancient roman steam engines, sexual inuendo in an article, rods from god, ruining the planet, extinction, do we need 5G, gardening in crappy soil, an embarrassing trailer towing story, the importance of music in education and math.
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2022-01-201h 29The Derek and Mike Podcast029 Naked Volcano DogsDerek and Mike discuss Mike's Bob Sagat story, Bad Religion, Green Day, Metallica, Oasis, Live, Beastie Boys, Rod Stewart, Winger, what it means to 'sell out', soundproofing a room, a hero rat, a dolphin spy, secret technology, aliens, how the History Channel sucks now, Pauly Shore and our pets.
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2022-01-131h 35The Derek and Mike Podcast028 Desert Air DropDerek and Mike are joined by long-time friend, Brian Maw! Topics include; a new tone in Australia, guillotines, covid experiences, growing up before cell phones, inexplicable masking, some unforeseen benefits of masks, New Years, who is King Shit in Derek's neighborhood and a really cool way to deliver parts to a friend.
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2022-01-071h 46The Derek and Mike Podcast027 If A Tree Falls In The WoodsDerek and Mike discuss the double-slit experiment, how crowded the ghost world must be, relaxing during stupid week, Christmas with the kids, benefits of different parenting approaches, COVID thoughts and Facetime workouts.
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2021-12-301h 31The Derek and Mike Podcast026 Nubby NuckolsDerek and Mike discuss the newly released JFK docs, Derek's bootlegging Grandpa, how egg nog is not tough, horrific old school accidents, seeing things you can't unsee, challenges of raising a daughter, being happy to not be dating, getting past the girl group guard dog, getting beer bribes from a cop, Fruity Pebbles™ and the backwards message of Jack and the Beanstock.
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2021-12-171h 32The Derek and Mike Podcast025 Bumpin‘ at ChilisDerek and Mike discuss car accidents, should old people be allowed to drive, masking penalty threats as incentives, cruising just to bump, getting arrested, Steve the cop, enormous pants & wallet chains, living in the right era, Derek's path to success and not wanting to be a manager.
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2021-12-041h 23The Derek and Mike Podcast024 Space PantsDerek and Mike discuss step grandparents, the dangers of dancing, jumping through hoops for lame prizes, auction psychology, video games, nightly calf massages, Derek's fancy pants, iphone vs android, statue removal, a message from a Russion defector, having to wear a collar and empathy for parents with a crying baby.
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2021-11-241h 37The Derek and Mike Podcast023 FingerfiedDerek and Mike welcome the first guest of the podcast, the illustrious Rick Finger! Topics include; words that cause a visceral response, buying kids clothes, keeping tools everywhere, musical prodigies, Finger ending the life of a revered tree swing, Derek's explosive skills, vegas trip, stories about Tupps, class reunions, racist jokes, Rick's wedding, life changing toaster ovens, the island of Lanai, best vacations, does the donkey show exist, the celebrity name game and Alec Baldwin.
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2021-11-111h 50The Derek and Mike Podcast022 Idiots On ParadeDerek and Mike discuss Coldplay's carbon-neutral tour, how to solve the world's energy crisis (you're welcome), rainwater rebellion, pooping upstream, volcanic eruption in the canary islands, more volcano stuff, how Santorini was probably Atlantis, travel stories, how we plan days on vacation, Al Capone auction items and should it be ok to sell dinosaur skeletons to anonymous private bidders.
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2021-10-231h 28The Derek and Mike Podcast021 MyanusDerek and Mike discuss a new planet being discovered...sorta, planetary naming red tape, New South Wales Premier resignation, big pharma lobbyists, sounding great when you're sick, the best kid cartoons and movies, Derek singing Madonna songs, allowing your kids to sleepover, hanging with the homeless, growing up on military bases, why so many pedophiles join the catholic church and what to wear while waltzing.
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2021-10-071h 22The Derek and Mike Podcast020 InconceivableDerek and Mike discuss Haitians at the border, Australians pushing back and still hilarious, why America is the only major nation not to use the metric system, COVID camps, opportunistic law making, The Princess Bride, how eating sushi at home feels weird, who's better at cooking eggs, replacing drugs with dumbbells and dealing with depression.
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2021-09-251h 33The Derek and Mike Podcast019 P o o p FliesDerek and Mike discuss Norm Macdonald, two sectors of improv, Derek's Myers-Briggs personality profile, a cricket who won't shut up, shooting poop flies with a salt shotgun, wasps, not fishing, teaching kids to respect life in all forms, being cool with spiders, big shirt and the "tagless" conspiracy, a cricket who still won't shut up, our old friend Butt Sweat and indian names.
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2021-09-171h 55The Derek and Mike Podcast018 Bolting HollyweirdDerek and Mike discuss graffiti, explaining raving lunatics to your kid, bolting before COVID, teaching kids to trust their instincts, avoiding gossip, racist homophobic Egyptian improv guy, continuing to use dated language from childhood that's no longer "PC", removing confederate statues, regression in filmmaking, being good & shitty, how rules don't apply to Kottonmouth Kings and Dave Chappelle, Christian hypocracy, government control and news from around the world.
2021-09-111h 34The Derek and Mike Podcast017 With Friends Like These Why Eat EnemiesDerek and Mike discuss potty training, Big Diaper, getting the same news from different sources, mass media common denominators, genocide, the christmas morning bombing in Nashville, racial diversity among serial killers, murder shows, drinking pee while lost at sea, James Franco's acting, cannibalism and what happens when we die.
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2021-09-031h 35The Derek and Mike Podcast016 DAM Book Show 01Derek and Mike recommend and discuss a few of their favorite books.
2021-09-021h 42The Derek and Mike Podcast015 Mexican Bottle RocketsDerek and Mike discuss being shocked by good customer service, the psychological sales game, a pivotal person in both our lives, how Derek got Mike his first real job, penis on the homepage, the pooping skateboarding cat, crazy fun punk show days, Bussin Steve, being thankful for getting beat up, old photo tar pits, almost killing a Federale with a bottle rocket on Rosarito beach, later sleeping on that same beach because Mike's girlfriend sucked, discovering we could drink on Pacific beach and calling off work, spontaneous flip-flip shopping, the joy of great friendships, the loss of a great friendship...2021-08-271h 31The Derek and Mike Podcast014 Fertile Ground For ReflectionDerek and Mike discuss suicide, death as a motivator, top 5 death bed regrets, the importance of working less, feeling bad about making others feel bad, good friends, voicemails - to leave or not to leave, the meaning of happiness, stoicism, Mark Twain's best work, time machine beers, Mike's inappropriate gift, why Caesar was murdered and Derek's birthday plans.
2021-08-201h 50The Derek and Mike Podcast013 Bunnies and LifeDerek and Mike discuss how bunnies can help you appreciate life in the moment, breathing out anxiety, the efficiency of the Japanese language, how a song can transport you to a place or time, the magnetism of people who are comfortable, cutting kids hair, smartass kids, loving music I don't like, how to find new music and Derek's euphoric dream. 2021-08-131h 38The Derek and Mike Podcast012 Thanks COVIDDerek and Mike discuss downtime and grabbing your phone, window or aisle seats, armrest wars and giving it up to the middle guy, vacation rentals, renting and using heavy equipment, donuts, hotel coffee pots, food, more food, gardening with kids, differences of having boys and girls and what's for lunch.
2021-08-101h 43The Derek and Mike Podcast011 You Are The ProductDerek and Mike discuss dumping facebook, how to avoid data collection, not needing to be friends forever, how Derek believes in astronomical stuff, birthdays, why gmail is free, requiring a sales pitch for buying a candy bar and where is the best place to be homeless.
2021-08-101h 30The Derek and Mike Podcast010 Tennesseans Love ArbysDerek and Mike discuss the trap of asking people how they're doing, Mike's nanny problems, Grimace, CnC (our Cheers), fake IDs, choosing a style and being tribal, eavesdropping, good Ramen and how much Tennesseans love Arbys.
2021-08-101h 32The Derek and Mike Podcast009 Signature StatementsDerek and Mike discuss email signatures and their hidden meaning, "reply all" mishaps, what motivates you at work and office politics.
2021-08-101h 02The Derek and Mike Podcast008 Help WantedDerek and Mike discuss not sleeping when you have babies, the "cry out" method, Derek's backyard BBQ, how to address uncomfortable topics with the nanny, not speaking in the 3rd person, why no one wants to work any more, COVID kicker/stimulus, inflation, how major news networks work, censorship, freedom of speach, and how to act when you meet famous people.
2021-08-101h 34The Derek and Mike Podcast007 Extra OnionsDerek and Mike discuss BBQ, how onions are bad, how Derek put way too much onions in a guy's burrito when he asked for extra onions, having cartoons drawn of ourselves, how to mess with telemarketers, having a boss ride along with you at work, the discomfort of having to hold others accountable for mistakes and how to pick a good karaoke song.
2021-08-101h 16The Derek and Mike Podcast006 Behold A LemonDerek and Mike discuss gardening, the joy of creating food from the dirt and bringing in to the house and presenting it to your family, history, how humans have a need to control their surroundings, Mike's ancestoral ties to the MacArthur family, how Derek's Grandpa got drafted into the major leagues...then drafted into WWII, what made "The Greatest Generation" so great and racism.
2021-08-101h 31The Derek and Mike Podcast005 Name ChangeDerek and Mike discuss changing the show name due to domain name simplicity, radio & TV commercials with unusable web addresses, going to the beach with kids, impossible origami shelters, homeownership, baldness benefits & burdens, the right hot sauce for all occassions, Mike's sushi snobbery, poop triggers, Mike's excessive banana buying (again), food strategies, getting rid of stuff and Mike's big lie.
2021-08-101h 30The Derek and Mike Podcast004 The Big LieDerek and Mike discuss the importance and pointlessness of small talk, forgetting the names of people we just met, tips for remembering stuff, Derek's enormous unforgivable lie, avoidance behavior, making friends when you move a lot, the joy of watching your kids be joyful, transitioning from party guy to parent, banana epiphanies, reflections on zen budhism and the politics of monk chores.
2021-08-101h 24The Derek and Mike Podcast003 Little Gifts of PainDerek and Mike discuss riding the improv high, the positives of a pandemic, how Derek started the toilet paper buy-out, controlling information, the modern media free-for-all, censorship, numismatics, picture-perfect pictures, pluto being demoted and how it probably got more play then Uranus.
2021-08-101h 25The Derek and Mike Podcast002 We Should Introduce OurselvesDerek and Mike discuss nerd problems, onomatopoeia, how we should introduce ourselves...finally, dieting, how creepy movie lines get approved in writers meetings, Hollywood conspiracies, abusing power, 'winning' conversations, whether or not we have free will, the awkwardness of meeting famous people and how Derek was addicted to meat.
2021-08-1051 min
Full Caster Podcast - A Karting ConversationEpisode 29: Derek Zimmermann - Part 1Recorded on April 29th, the 30th edition of the Full Caster Podcast - A Karting Conversation, sees hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel interview Derek Zimmermann. Derek is a staple in the paddock and the sport of karting, lending his extensive knowledge as a driver and a tuner to multiple drivers, but typically founder under the Nash Motorsportz tent. In this episode we take a look back at his career, chatting about his early days competing at famed So-Call tracks such as Adams, Apex, Grange, and CalSpeed, competing in marquee events like the California State Championships and the IKF...2021-05-111h 03