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The Ryan Bethea Show

62 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

The most prominent and interesting people answer deep questions about life, success, family and faith. All by a crackling fire. The first ever mobile campfire studio podcast filmed in our shuttle that travels the nation in search of the best interviews.

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Episodes

Following God's Voice and All That Comes With it - With Chris and Julie Bennett

April 13, 2024 21:55 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Fighting for Family by Chris and Julie Bennett Follow Chris & Julie! Instagram: @chrisbennett143                           @juliebennett   Follow Me! Instagram: @thebethea Web Site:https://ryanbethea.com Also Check out The Exorcist Files! New Episodes COMING SOON Podcast Link To The Show    

The Bennetts Pastors and Leaders of Vintage Malibu

April 13, 2024 21:55 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Fighting for Family by Chris and Julie Bennett Follow Chris & Julie! Instagram: @chrisbennett143                           @juliebennett   Follow Me! Instagram: @thebethea Web Site:https://ryanbethea.com Also Check out The Exorcist Files! New Episodes COMING SOON Podcast Link To The Show    

Zoro the Drummer from Bobby Brown, Earth Wind and Fire and More

March 25, 2024 17:28 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

The minister of groove stops by to talk his incredible story, some amazing stories from his multi decade career and talk his new book. Zoro the Drummer, is in the house. 

A Biotech Mogul Shares Reasons For Hope

March 13, 2024 17:33 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MB

Errik Anderson may be the world's most prolific developer of drugs that no one has heard about. He is hopeful for the future of medicine.

What Happens When We Die? Director of After Death Explains NDEs

October 19, 2023 16:34 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

NDEs or "Near Death Experiences" are a widely studied and attested phenomenon. Many people upon clinically flatlining report visions of heaven and hell. Stephen Gray, director and writer of the new film After Death stops by to talk about some of the most infamous cases.

Telling It Like It Is With Aaron Neville

October 09, 2023 21:32 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

One of the most legendary vocalists and singers of all time joins us to "Tell it like it is". Aaron Neville shares stories from his incredible journey and talks his new book.

Harry Potter, Theology and a Priest- My Chat with Father Gregory Pine

September 18, 2023 14:33 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Ryan sits down with an erudite Father Gregory Pine and they get into one of the most random theological discourses to ever grace the podcast universe.

Justine Tiu On The Incredible Success of the Woobles

September 06, 2023 15:49 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Justine Tiu is the co-founder of one of the fastest growing brands in America. And it has nothing to do with AI. The Woobles are easy to learn to crochet kits. Her story should inspire anyone with an idea to get going.

Running to Daylight With Justin Forsett

August 24, 2023 22:19 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

Pro Bowler Justin Forsett is as inspiring off the field as he is on. Hear some timeless wisdom from and NFL great.

Evan Wickham Gets Real About Christianity

August 12, 2023 23:55 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB

Evan Wickham is pastor, worship leader, father, husband and dad joke connoisseur. We sat down to figure out why, after all these years, does he still believe in Jesus.

Granger Things. Answering God's Call With Granger Smith

August 03, 2023 22:49 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

He's a country superstar, minister and now author. Granger Smith sits down and walks us through his amazing journey and decision to leave his bus and music behind to answer a call.

Breaking Barriers with Mia Love

March 22, 2023 01:28 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

As an accomplished politician, author, and advocate for conservative principles, Mia shares her insights on the current state of American politics, the importance of faith and family in her life, and her experiences as a former airline attendant - complete with hilarious stories and mishaps from her time in the air.   Join us as we explore Mia's unique perspective on the intersection of politics, faith, and the great outdoors, and gain a deeper appreciation for the power of resilience, det...

Hugh Ross on Evolution, Origins of the Cosmos and Faith

February 17, 2023 00:34 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Hugh Ross walks through his interpretation of the the origins of the universe, evolution and so much more. A deep dive into faith and science you won't want to miss.

Colt McCoy On Faith, Family and Football

February 10, 2023 15:21 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

Colt McCoy has had a storied football career. More impressive is his off the field philosophy, demeanor and way he conducts his life. Colt's emphasis on family and faith has been an inspiration to all who know him.

Chasing Failure and Leveling Up With Renown Author and Speaker Ryan Leak

December 29, 2022 20:36 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Ryan Leak is an executive coach, best-selling author, and motivational speaker that gets to inspire over 50,000 people every month and train over 20,000 leaders every year, for some of the biggest corporations in the world. He’s widely known for two documentaries: The Surprise Wedding and Chasing Failure.

Laura Osnes, Tony Nominated Broadway Star Shares Her Story

December 08, 2022 14:48 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Laura Osnes is a singer, songwriter and Tony nominated broadway star. Fresh off the heels of first new music release in some time, Laura joins us by the fire to talk about her incredible journey to living out her childhood dream.

Bestselling Author Jon Gordon On The Power of Integrity in Business

November 12, 2022 14:53 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

One of the most popular speakers in the world, a bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and more importantly, devoted husband and father, Jon Gordon joins us to share the power of integrity in unleashing your dreams and impact.

This Underwear Mogul Built The Biggest Brand On Tiktok

November 03, 2022 15:59 - 1 hour - 55 MB

8:32- The Nike Branding Deal Story  19:38- Creative Marketing Ideas  26:01- The Hustle- Pretending to be a sales rep from Vans  40:32 - When the funding fell through last minute  43:37 - Biggest misstep   

Going Viral on Tiktok With Kevin Lawson

September 24, 2022 07:57 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Kevin Lawson has accrued almost 5 million "confirmations" (Not followers) to his Tiktok account by encouraging and offering genuine hope to people around the world. He was nice enough to sit down and share some of his best lessons with us.

NHL All Star Jeremy Roenick On Hockey, Injuries, Marriage and Life

August 25, 2022 14:23 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

NHL All Star Jeremy Roenick reflects back on his career, scariest moments and why he loves fans so much.

Andy Weir, Author of The Martian and Hail Mary Project Talks Mental Health and Writing

August 18, 2022 18:30 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Andy Weir is a best selling author of the incredible books, The Martian, Artemis and The Hail Mary Project. He gets real and vulnerable about his battle with anxiety, his writing process and how he got his big break.

Best Selling Author Blake Crouch Goes Quantum and Talks Writing

August 02, 2022 21:40 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Best Selling Author, Screenwriter and insanely talented story master Blake Crouch joins us by the fire. He recently had his latest book optioned by Amblin. Blake makes you think, while entertaining. A truly rare gift.

Andrew Klavan Talks Media, Hitchhiking and Jesus

July 21, 2022 13:48 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Andrew Klavan tells his story of faith, how he met his wife hitch hiking, and why he thinks the media as a whole is problematic

Legendary Journalist David Holthouse Talks About His Scariest Investigations

July 14, 2022 23:45 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

David Holthouse is an award winning journalist and filmmaker who has seen a thing or two. He has infiltrated and gone undercover in some of the scariest settings you can imagine.

Jonathan Isaac on Taking a Stand

June 16, 2022 21:35 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

NBA Star and Best Selling Author Jonathan Isaac joins us to talk about his life changing decision.

Building the Daily Wire with Jeremy Boreing

June 09, 2022 21:33 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

The Daily Wire's Jeremy Boreing invites us to camp at their headquarters and answer tough questions about culture and media.

Chef Andre Rush Cooked for Four US Presidents and Now He's Headed For Your TV

June 02, 2022 14:49 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Chef Andre Rush Has Prepared Amazing Meals for four US Presidents, does over 2000 pushups a day, and happens to be one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

Best Selling Author James Rollins Never Took Writing Classes

May 19, 2022 17:48 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

NYT Best Selling Author Jim Rollins was a successful Veterinarian, who in between neutering cats and dogs harbored a deep desire to be a fiction writer. On his noisy lunch breaks filled with parakeets and snakes hissing, he managed to sit down and author incredible fiction. Jim has some unconventional advice for our listeners and famously, never took a single writing class in his life. Jim Rollins has had an amazing run that is just getting started. He is the author of the Sigma Force series ...

Best Selling Author Jim Rollins Never Took Writing Classes

May 19, 2022 17:48 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

NYT Best Selling Author Jim Rollins was a successful Veterinarian, who in between neutering cats and dogs harbored a deep desire to be a fiction writer. On his noisy lunch breaks filled with parakeets and snakes hissing, he managed to sit down and author incredible fiction. Jim has some unconventional advice for our listeners and famously, never took a single writing class in his life. Jim Rollins has had an amazing run that is just getting started. He is the author of the Sigma Force series ...

Hunting Ted Bundy and Life in the FBI with Kathleen McChesney

May 06, 2022 22:11 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MB

Former Executive Assistant Director of the FBI and lead detective of the infamous Ted Bundy case, Kathleen McChesney has had a career to envy. We get a rare sit down with one of the most accomplished women in law enforcement history.

Building a CPG Food Business with Serial Entrepreneur Matt Clifford

April 22, 2022 01:44 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Matt Clifford co-founder of Barnana, now CEO of CanDo Foods, the company behind the wildly successful KetoCrisp Bar shares his wisdom and journey of starting a food business.

Mental Flourishing with Psychotherapist Matthias J Barker

April 14, 2022 23:30 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

Renown Psychotherapist Matthias Barker shares some incredible insights into mental flourishing, the dangers of pornography for kids, and making your relationship work.

Relational Thriving with Wildly Popular Psychotherapist Matthias Barker

April 14, 2022 23:30 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Matthias Barker has blown up on the internet and for a good reason. The Psychotherapist offers crazily insightful, poignant and meaningful content in bite sized bits on IG and TikTok. He has popularized content that helps people process grief, anxiety, doubts and learn new strategies for thriving in their relationships and family. He's remarkably well read and a quick listen will show you why this man has millions of followers. 

TravisMathew CEO Shares His Most Important Lessons

April 07, 2022 14:37 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB

Ryan Ellis was employee number 1 and now finds himself as CEO of one of the fastest growing and hottest companies in America, TravisMathew. Recently signing Chris Pratt as their ambassador the brand has rocketed in growth over the last decade and is a staple of not just golf but apparel everywhere.

Legendary Author Joe Lansdale Says Writing Isn't Tough

April 01, 2022 00:16 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

22:57- 23:47- I get up in the morning 26:49 - 28:00 - We're full of stories  29:21 - 30:38 - I starting writing less. Sometimes less is more.  32:39 - 33:44 - I start at my best and it's all downhill from there.  40:25 - 41:22- I don't plot. It wouldn't be fun. I'm not a machine

NBA Performance Coach David Nurse Talks Mental Game

March 19, 2022 14:52 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Guinness World Record Holder, NBA Shooting Coach and Best Selling Author David Nurse Talks The Mental Game.

Celebrity Trainer Da Rulk Shares His Fitness Secrets

March 10, 2022 15:01 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Celebrity Trainer Da Rulk has trained the avengers, Thor, and thousands of first responders. He shares his fitness wisdom and philosophy for training.

Unleashing Your Inner Author with NYT Bestseller Gregg Hurwitz

March 03, 2022 19:33 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Gregg Is a prolific writer and shares with us numerous lessons from his now decades long career. In this episode we will hear   Why Shakespeare is amazing and relevant to all authors today Gregg's process for writing How Jordan Peterson actually officiated his wedding.  What Gregg thinks is the solution to a lot of issues we face as a country.     

Matt Leinart Gets Real About NFL, USC Glory Years, and The Future of College Football

February 24, 2022 15:59 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

They were the best of times. USC Football Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart joins us by the campfire and gets real about life after the NFL. The Trojan champion shares his lessons learned, what life was like during those incredible championship years and what it was like playing for Pete Carroll as a USC Trojan. Matt was even in a music video with The Game. At the time the Trojans were THE football team in Los Angeles and the toast of the town with celebrities like Snoop Dog and ...

John K On Songwriting and Spotify, Plus A Little Improv

February 10, 2022 21:56 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

Singer, Songwriter and Incredible Vocalist John K Joins The Campfire to Talk His Journey of Faith, Fame, and the Business of Songwriting.

GOAT Laird Hamilton Shares His Health Tips and Best Stories

January 11, 2022 23:34 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Laird Hamilton joins us by the campfire to share his best stories, fitness tips, and wisdom for a live well lived.

A Festivus Miracle: John O'Hurley, Mr. Peterman shares his journey and Seinfeld Monologues

December 23, 2021 17:38 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

John O'Hurley, the original most interesting man in the world, Mr. Peterman from Seinfeld and an accomplished actor with a myriad of talents joins us by the campfire for some signature monologues. We haven't laughed this hard in ages.

What it takes to be a pro gamer with Mike Rufail

December 16, 2021 20:15 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Mike Rufail  is a pioneer in the gaming world having founded one of the most successful esports franchises in the world in Team Envy. Mike shares what it takes to be a pro gamer, the exciting things they are doing in Dallas, and a vision for the future of esports. 

The rise of esports and how to be a pro gamer with Mike Rufail

December 16, 2021 20:15 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Mike Rufail  is a pioneer in the gaming world having founded one of the most successful esports franchises in the world in Team Envy. Mike shares what it takes to be a pro gamer, the exciting things they are doing in Dallas, and a vision for the future of esports.    Show notes 12:30- What it Takes to be great.  14:21- how to become an E-gamer  22:21- physical training can help improve cognitive thinking if done 30 minutes before a match  27:43 what to eat and what to avoid eating  29...

An Interview With Our Favorite Ghostbuster and Iconic Actor Ernie Hudson

November 18, 2021 16:04 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

Sometimes we can't camp together in person so we have to take it to Zoom. Ernie Hudson joined us by a remote campfire to share his journey and wisdom. And yes, that Crackling you here is the sound of a fire.  3:46 : Ernie describes his experience with not being able to get roles after Ghostbusters. 10:32 – 13:23- Ernie goes over his relationship with the cast of Ghostbusters as well as their personalities and what it was like to work with them.  29:40 – 31:16 - Huey Lewis Lawsuit 39:28 –...

Madi Prewett on Faith, Fame and Being Made For Moments

November 11, 2021 18:16 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Author and Bachelor Star Madison Prewett shares her journey to the Bachelor and beyond. Madison was a great sport and let us ask her some tough questions about reconciling faith and going on the reality series. She discusses her new book, Made for this Moment and the lessons learned along the way.

Bubba Watson Shares His Ups and Downs

November 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

  00:06:21:21 - Ted Scott comes to Bubba and says may need to make a change 00:08:12:00 - Why does Bubba ask for Kevin Durant's shoes? 18:55-20:50 Ben Crane introduces to Ted Scott 00:33:56:18 - Going on PGA TOUR 00:35:47:18 - Accountability on Tour 00:37:22:13 - Hard to balance family and being an athlete? 00:44:05:20 - Bubba's headspace during matches 00:49:15:10 - Internet is not always True- 00:50:44:23 - Bubba doesn't believe Age is the end of performance        

Kathie Lee Gifford Gets Real About Faith And Family

October 28, 2021 21:58 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

There are extroverts and then there is Kathie Lee Gifford. The notorious KLG as we affectionately call her, is the legendary and Emmy award winning Television host who helped America wake up to inspiration, laughs and love for over three decades. From Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, to the TODAY show, she has been a fixture of culture and one of the most respected media personalities around. If all that weren't enough, she is a best selling author, actress, director, and singer. Buckle up as...

Getting Movies Made: A Fireside Chat with Gran Torino and a Star is Born Producer Bill Gerber

October 07, 2021 17:31 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

He's a legendary producer having helped make classic films like Gran Torino and A Star Is Born. He's worked with Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper and Clint Eastwood. Bill Gerber joins us by the fire to share his wisdom on making it in hollywood, getting movies made and all his wisdom accrued from a lifetime of doing deals.

The Charming Gregg Sulkin, On Acting, Life, And Success

September 30, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

Gregg Sulkin, the star of hit shows and films like Wizards of Waverly Place, Runaways, Pretty Little Liars and many many more joins us by the fire to share his life journey, his lessons on success and advice for those who are embarking on the journey of acting. Not only is this chap brilliant, but his accent basically makes this one of the best episodes yet.