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Deep IshA.J. Thomas | Not A Pipe DreamIn this episode of Deep Ish, Jake sits down with AJ Thomas, the founder of NAPD, a Nashville-based clothing brand, but his journey started far from entrepreneurship. From growing up in a small Illinois town to playing college football, AJ thought the path was clear — until life forced him to pivot.In this episode, we talk about identity after sports, the power of relationships, taking risks, and how a few unexpected moments in Nashville helped shape his entire career.We also dive into faith, family, and why the people you meet along the way might ma...
2026-03-102h 16Deep IshCody Prizer | Becoming the Rock: Success, Surgery & Stepping Into FatherhoodDr. Cody Prizer has rehabbed professional athletes, worked alongside heart surgeons, and built a career around helping people move without pain. But in this episode of Deep Ish, we talk about his newest journey — becoming a father.We dive into what it feels like to go from being the fixer to being the one learning. The pressure of being the “rock” of a household. The reality that success doesn’t prepare you for sleepless nights. And the perspective shift that happens when you realize your parents were figuring it out for the first time, too....
2026-03-031h 53Deep IshParker Graye | Comfort is the EnemyThis week on Deep Ish, Jake sit down with Parker Graye — a small-town Ontario native who grew up on hockey rinks, bush parties, and Tim Hortons runs — and unpack the long road from snowboarding in Banff to building a life in country music.What started as a restless pull to leave home at 17 turned into a winding journey through broken collarbones, studio houses in Vancouver, 300-song writing years, and a Zoom session that changed everything.We talk about comfort — and why it can quietly trap you.We talk about nostalgia — and how it shapes what we create.We...
2026-02-242h 12Deep IshHalle Kearns | Wanting to MatterIn this episode of Deep Ish, Jake sits down with one of his closest friends, singer-songwriter Halle Kearns, for an honest conversation about the moments that quietly shape who we become.We talk about growing up in the aftermath of her parents’ divorce, how music became both an escape and a lifeline, and the deeper realization she’s only recently uncovered — that her drive to pursue music may have been rooted in a desire to feel important and heard.From navigating comparison and success in Nashville, to the hidden emotional weight we carry from childhood, to learn...
2026-02-171h 44Deep IshTim Clarke | Abandonment, Time, and the Stories We CarryIn this episode of Deep Ish, Jake and Tim Clarke touch on adoption, independence, relationships formed in weird seasons of life, and the quiet ways time and experience shape who we become. We talk about the pandemic’s effect on relationships, the loss of character in our world, and the things we don’t realize we’re carrying until someone asks the right question.Brought to you by GrnHaus Media
2026-02-102h 25Deep IshTrea Allen | On The Other SideIn this episode of Deep Ish, Jake sits down with Trea Allen — creative, former athlete, and founder of the clothing brand On the Other Side — to talk about what happens when you realize you don’t fit the mold you were given.Trea reflects on growing up in a sports-first world while quietly carrying a love for music, creativity, and self-expression — and the tension that comes with choosing a path that doesn’t make sense to everyone else. Together, they unpack identity, pressure, faith, culture, and the long road from who you were expected to be to who you actua...
2026-02-031h 55Deep IshJosh Hill (part 2) | Power, Perspective & Why You’re Never “Too Far Gone"In part 2 of the conversation with Josh Hill, we talk about the real power people have — and often don’t realize they have — in negotiations, contracts, finances, and life decisions.From buying cars and reading contracts to credit scores, faith, personal growth, and music, this conversation weaves through what it means to take ownership of your decisions, advocate for yourself, and keep growing — even in seasons that feel like setbacks.Brought to you by GrnHaus Media
2026-01-201h 24Deep IshJosh Hill | The Day We Thought We Might DieIn this episode of Deep Ish, Jake sits down with one of his closest friends, Josh Hill — attorney, podcast host, and husband — for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, reflective, and unexpectedly meaningful. We tell the full story of the trip to East Tennessee, where everything went sideways: wrong turns down a mountain, missing license plates, no wallet, a handgun in the car, and a state trooper who thankfully decided not to pull us over. It was the day we thought we might go to jail… or worse — and the day our friendship was cemented forever. From...
2026-01-131h 27Deep IshDEK of Hearts | Pursue The Dream Until You Can'tDEK of Hearts joins Deep Ish to talk about the real journey behind their rapid rise — from small town beginnings and early bar gigs to The Voice and beyond. We discuss choosing Niall as a coach, navigating imposter syndrome, building a band from scratch, staying rooted in faith, and why “overnight success” is almost never actually overnight.Brought to you by GrnHaus Media
2026-01-062h 39Deep IshBlaine Fuhs | Your Platform Is Not Your PurposeIn this episode of Deep Ish, Jacob sits down with creative entrepreneur and filmmaker Blaine for a wide-ranging conversation about purpose, identity, success, and what it actually means to live a meaningful life.From growing up in Indiana, being told he’d “never be good enough,” and chasing achievement at a young age — to building a business at 14, walking away from college soccer, and moving to LA with no connections — Blaine shares how early success still left him empty, and what ultimately reframed his definition of fulfillment.Brought to you by GrnHaus Media
2025-12-301h 38Deep IshMadeline Carter | Do It Scared (and Stay Long Enough to Become Yourself)In Episode 3 Nashville country artist Madeline Carter joins Deep Ish to talk about songwriting, faith, and the long road to finding your sound. We dive into the grind behind the scenes, chasing purpose over trends, and why success is rarely overnight.Brought to you by GrnHaus Media
2025-12-231h 41Deep IshKelly Roberson | Peace Can LieIn this episode of Deep Ish, Jake sits down with one of his closest friends, Kelly — creative, worship leader, designer, entrepreneur, and founder of the Southern-rooted brand Wayne — to talk about burnout, identity, growing up in the 90s, healing, friendship, marriage, and what it means to be yourself when life forces you to change.Brought to you by GrnHaus Media
2025-12-161h 35Deep IshJosh Ellis (part 2) | From Bankruptcy to WalmartIn Part 2 of my conversation with WithCo founder Josh Ellis, we dive deep into the wild, gritty, and inspiring story behind one of Nashville’s most beloved beverage brands. Josh opens up about growing up in the car-lot hustle, losing everything in the 2010 Nashville flood, rebuilding from scratch through insurance and real estate, and eventually taking the terrifying leap into entrepreneurship…again. Brought to you by GrnHaus Media
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Deep IshJosh Ellis (part 1) | Success Didn’t Fix MeIn this first part of Jake's conversation with Josh Ellis — co-founder of WithCo — the two dive into childhood, identity, emotional intelligence, and intentional parenting. Josh shares what shaped him growing up in Franklin, TN, how hands-on work taught him more than classrooms ever did, and why becoming a present, emotionally aware dad has transformed his life.Brought to you by GrnHaus Media
2025-12-0257 minDeep IshThe Origin of Deep IshSometimes it’s deep. Sometimes it’s just ish. In this first episode, host Jake Law gives you the inside scoop on how Deep Ish came to be. He shares the story behind GrnHaus, his journey from ministry to podcasting, and what you can expect from future episodes. No matter your beliefs, this episode is all about curiosity, growth, and a little bit of fun along the way — with the occasional overshare.Brought to you by GrnHaus Media.
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