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How Cole Swindell Went From Selling T Shirts to Country Music Star

Cole Swindell is a country music singer-songwriter from Bronwood Georgia. He attended Georgia Southern University where he began playing the local bars. Cole first broke into the country music scene after meeting Luke Bryan, a fellow graduate of Georgia Southern, and selling merchandise for him. While on tour with Luke, he would write songs with the hope of one day turning it into a career. He has had 12 songs on the Billboard Charts since he debut his breakout single, "Chillin It" back in 2014. His latest album, Stereotype was released in April of 2022 and has received massive success. His single, "Single Saturday Night" reached number 1 on the country Billboard Charts last year.
In this episode, Cole talks about how he first got into country music, from falling in love with the sounds of the 90s, to touring with Luke Bryan selling T shirts, to writing for other bands and eventually making his own artist career. He shares stories of writing on tour and being nervous to show his work to Luke and how those days paved the way for him to have such a fruitful career today. Cole also shares his favorite songs to perform live on stage. This is a great episode for any country music fan or anyone looking to break into the music industry as an artist.
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How to Produce Hit Movies AND Sign a Record Deal with Tyler Thompson

Tyler Thompson is an American film producer and country music artist. He is well known for his work on such films as Black Swan, Hacksaw Ridge, American Made, and the Trial of the Chicago 7. He has been nominated for numerous Academy Awards since he first began producing feature films in 2010. He is now beginning his endeavor into country music as an artist with his first single, Won't Take Long. A long-time musician, Thompson surprised a lot of people when he signed this deal with Sony Music to make his first record. 
In this episode, the boys dive deep into Tyler's background as a film producer. He discusses what it was like working on some of his major motion pictures and the challenges and triumphs seen along the way. Tyler shares the distinct qualities that every great actor/filmmaker has in common. He talks about the challenges of being a producer, and how he balances art and business. They also discuss Tyler's current music project including the new single, Won't Take Long. Tyler shares his plans for releasing the entire 14-track album in the coming months. This is a great episode for anyone interested in great filmmaking, storytelling and how to succeed if you're multi-talented.
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Exclusive Behind the Scenes Interview with Dude Perfect Part II

This is part 2 of our two-part episode with Dude Perfect. 
Dude Perfect is a content brand that was founded by Tyler Tooney, Cory and Coby Cotton, Garrett Hilbert and Cody Jones at Texas A&M University. The group popularized the basketball trick shot video after going viral on Youtube. Today they have over 50 million subscribers and are one of the most trusted entertainment brands in the world.
In part two of this two part series, Garrett and Cody share some of their experiences making content for Dude Perfect. They share some of their favorite bucket list moments and tell us about some of their upcoming plans for future videos. The Dudes talk about how they first took the leap into running their brand full time and quitting their day jobs. This is a great episode for anyone who is a fan of Dude Perfect or anyone looking to build a brand in the content space doing something they love.
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Growing a Company With Care: How Lindsey Heppner Started Vampped

Lindsey Heppner is a creative director and Founder & CEO of Vampped Influencer Marketing Agency. She is originally from Orange County, California. Lindsey began her career as a model, and quickly gained an interest in the behind-the scenes work involved in creating a successful marketing campaign. She would go on to work as a designer in a corporate environment where she began to feel like she needed a change. With her passion for art fueling her dream of becoming a creative director, she began to produce photoshoots for people who were gaining traction on Instagram. This turned into her managing them, which would lead to Lindsey starting her brand Vampped in 2014. Since then she has travelled the world managing influencer marketing projects for both brands and individuals.
In this episode, the boys ask Lindsey about starting her agency and how it grew into the brand that it is today. They discuss growing up going to school and how traditional classrooms don't always cater to the super creative types. Brock shares how he first got started in influencer marketing and Lindsey and him reminisce on their first project together. They share some laughs, and Lindsey even asks Brock about his hair routine! 
This is a great episode for anyone interested in creative directing or who's nervous to take the leap into following their dreams. Lindsey has an amazing success story of following her heart and her gut instincts that I believe could help anyone in a similar situation.
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How Pierson Fodé Went From Growing Up on a Farm to Hollywood Star

Pierson Fodé is an American actor, Youtuber and model, commonly known for his role as "Brooks" on Disney Channel's Jessie. He grew up on a farm in Moses Lake Washington, where he developed dreams of being a movie star. At 18, Fodé moved out to Los Angeles and made his dream a reality. 
He stopped by the studio to chat about his newest film, The Man From Toronto. He shares inside stories of working with Woody Harrleson and Kevin Hart. The boys share more than just a few laughs in this two hour conversation about acting, training, personality tests, and an old secret beard shaving video of Pierson and Brock! Pierson shares his story of taking a huge leap of faith by turning down a huge opportunity that he didn't align with just before booking the largest movie of his life, a bet on himself that would pay off tremendously. He talks about another one of his upcoming roles in Dope Queens, a film that takes place in San Francisco in which Fodé had to undergo a huge weight loss journey. He shares his methods of character development and asks Will how he approaches it as a writer. There's also a Kane announcement!!! 
This episode is a great story for someone who has a dream of moving to Los Angeles and making it in entertainment; a real inside look at what it takes to be an actor at the highest level. This is also great for anyone who's a fan of great movies!!!
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How to DJ, Start Multiple Businesses and Practice Law with E5quire

Farshad Dehbozorgi (AKA E5quire) is an entrepreneur, DJ, Music Producer, and Lawyer. He first broke out in the music scene when he was in High School DJing at Woody's Wharf in Orange County, California. E5quire attended Pepperdine University where he earned his law degree while DJing through school to pay his bills. Upon graduation, he became a sports agent working with athletes like Ron Artest. 
In this episode, the boys do a deep dive into E5quire's story and how Farshad first got started as an entrepreneur. His multi-talented personality has led him down a very non-traditional path. He shares how he blew up as a DJ for his remix of a Twenty One Pilots song that he had never actually released. He also shares with us his unique journey through law school and how he was able to balance his school work with being a DJ. Farshad shares how he used his law degree to become a sports agent, even though he had not planned to do that initially, and how that experience led him to finally taking the BAR and becoming a Lawyer. Finally, Brock and Will share some of their camping stories with E5quire. 
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How to Break In as an Actor in Hollywood with Casey Deidrick

Casey Deidrick is an Actor from Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is best known as Chad DiMera in NBC's Days of Our Lives. Casey has been acting professionally since 2009 and has enjoyed a fruitful career in both Television and Film. 
In this episode, the Boys dive into Casey's unconventional introduction into acting. His original plan was to join the military, but his mother talked him into trying out for acting and it completely changed his life course. He details his story of just missing several roles and almost giving up. Casey is a true example of someone who persevered and made his mark by never giving up on himself. He and the Boys talk Call of Duty, motorcycle riding, and their favorite Halloween costumes. This is a great episode for anyone who is interested in acting and a great lesson in perseverance.
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How Habits Can Change Your Life with Actress Natalee Linez

Natalee Linez is an actress and entrepreneur from Orange County, California. Natalee got her first acting role after years of auditioning and not getting the role. A true testament to her perseverance, she says she heard "about 300 no's before her first yes". Natalee developed a passion for acting from an early age and always knew she wanted to be a Hollywood actress. In 2020, after she had finally gotten her acting career going, the pandemic hit and she was forced to explore new ventures. This is when Natalee developed her new brand and business, MAGIC. MAGIC is Natalee's trademark acronym for the perfect morning routine, which stands for meditation, affirmations, gratitude, intentions and coffee. 
In this Episode, the Boys and Natalee discuss the power of perseverance when pursuing a dream. They discuss different methods for cultivating self-belief even when no one else believes in you. Natalee talks about how she first got started into acting and how she was able to transition to owning her own business during the pandemic. She also talks about the power of a morning routine in taking ownership of yourself and controlling what you can control. This is a great episode for anyone interested in acting, starting a business or looking to design the perfect morning routine.
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The Official GRAND REVEAL of Our New Comic, KANE!!!

Welcome to the Kane Comic Universe! Kane is a brand new, action-adventure comic book series created by Will Meldman, and Starring Brock O'Hurn. The epic series tells the story of Kane, a boy raised by a single adopted mother in a small mountain town. He is taught to live off the land from an early age. He has a good job at the local mine, but when the company ownership changes, Kane's world is flipped upside-down. He must embark on a journey of self-discovery as he is challenged by some formidable enemies and tricksters who try to sway him from his life's journey.
In this episode, Brock and Will give a sneak preview into the Kane Comic Universe. They share their inspiration for creating this new comic series and give a huge insight into the story itself. Listen for a sneak preview of Kane and for your chance to be a guest on our show, Studio 22!
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How to Make the PGA Tour with JB Holmes

JB Holmes is an American professional golfer from Kentucky. He first got introduced to golf before the age of 1 by his grandmother and quickly fell in love with the game. Holmes began playing high school golf in the third grade. He went on to play College golf at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, where he helped his team to their first SEC title. JB first went pro in 2005 and has been playing on the PGA tour ever since.
In this episode, the boys dive into JB's past and how he first got started in golf. He shares his story of growing up in a small town in Kentucky and receiving national attention for his golf skills. Holmes shares some of his challenges and struggles with injuries including his multiple brain surgeries. JB has overcome much adversity in his golf career and shares some insight into how he has been able to bounce back. This is a great episode for anyone who loves golf, or wants inspiration to overcome and the power of the human spirit.
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