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It Never Hurts to Ask

22 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings

Chris is an inquisitive b*stard. He loves to ask questions. It Never Hurts to Ask is all about sitting down with fascinating, unique, and interesting people to ask questions, and see what we learn.Got a recommendation for a future show? Feedback? Questions? Email the show. [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itneverhurtstoaskIG: @ItNeverHurtsToAsk

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Ep. 18 - Progressive Christianity with Reverend Tom Gibbons (Part 3)

December 29, 2021 07:47 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Part 3 of 3 of a discussion with Retired Presbyterian Minister Tom Gibbons. We finish our discussion on mega churches. Then transition into how a church operates financially; how the church uses its revenue to help its members and the community. How "much is too much" with money and losing a church's focus on its mission and faith. Unpleasant parishioners.  And then we wrap up the episode by discussing how Tom and the church personally impacted me and my family when I was young. Sound Editi...

Ep. 17 - Progressive Christianity with Reverend Tom Gibbons (Part 2)

September 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Part 2 of 3 of a discussion with Retired Presbyterian Minister Tom Gibbons. Tom discusses the afterlife. An agnostic's chances on getting into Heaven. God's intentions and the role politics plays on the church. Declining church attendance across the country. Life in the church after retirement. And his thoughts on "Mega Churches." Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson [email protected] Theme Song Produced By: Reggie Coby Twitter: @mrc0by Instagram: mrc0by Have recommendations for...

Ep. 16 - Progressive Christianity with Reverend Tom Gibbons (Part 1)

April 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Part 1 of 3. Retired Presbyterian Minister Tom Gibbons sits down to discuss what lead him to a life of faith and fellowship. Tom discusses his professional and educational background, as well as the influence he and the church had on my formative years. Towards the end of the episode we start to explore interpretations of God’s will, and discuss what happens after life ends. Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson [email protected] Theme Song Produced By: Reggie Coby Twitter: @mrc0b...

Ep. 15 - Coming to America - Immigration and Assimilation with Dimitri Diallo

December 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Dimitri Diallo came to the U.S. from Burkina Faso for university when he was 18. He spoke no English, and knew nobody. Today, he's fluent in english. A United States citizen. And even a homeowner. We sit down to discuss his journey from African college student to US citizen. Assimilating in a new country. Racism. What life was like in his home country. And what America's citizenship process is like. Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson [email protected] Theme Song Produced By: Reg...

Ep. 14 - Trump, China, 2020, and More - Professor Dr. Michael Tkacik

October 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Dr. Michael Tkacik is a Professor of Political Science at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. He gave up a lucrative law career to go back to school, get his PhD in Political Science, and move to East Texas to become a professor. He's one of my favorite people on Earth, and an incredible mentor. On this episode, we talk his transition from Law to Academia, Foreign Policy, Trump, China, and a lot more. Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson [email protected] Theme ...

Ep. 13 - Attorney Sean Hightower - The Right to Remain Silent

September 18, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

I sit down with criminal defense attorney Sean Hightower to discuss the wild world of criminal defense law. We talk about how Sean got into defense work. How he makes a living. The ethics of defending questionable clients. Exposing crooked cops. Criminal justice and indigent defense reforms. And what to do if you get pulled over with weed in your car.  Find Sean Hightower with James and Hightower at www.thegoodlawyer.com Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson [email protected] Them...

Ep. 12 - Jonathan Ward - CEO, Lead Designer - Icon 4x4

August 28, 2019 05:15 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

Holy crap. Do you ever get to sit down with one of your nerd idols? Well, Jonathan Ward is one of mine. And he actually said yes to being on the show. Jonathan is a former child actor (Steel Magnolias, Charles in Charge, Fern Gully...), turned CEO and Lead Designer of Icon 4x4, a design and car restoration company that specializes in reimagining classic SUVs and cars into showcases of craftsmanship and modern performance while maintaining their vintage charm and aesthetic. This episode is so...

Ep. 11 - Samantha Watt - On Death and Etch A Sketch

August 07, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

This episode is way more fun than it sounds. Former Funeral Director Samantha Watt sits down to discuss her time in the funeral industry. Death.. Traditions. Tragedy. Why does someone become a funeral director? Who does the makeup for a viewing? What's it like driving a hearse? Misconceptions. And plenty more. We then talk about Samantha's savant-like ability to turn a childhood toy, the Etch A Sketch, into works of art, and turning that artistic gift into profit without killing your passion...

Ep. 10 - Andrew Landrum - Questions For a Conservative Troll

July 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB

Do you have that one friend who always makes politically charged posts? Do they always lead to a shitstorm of rage comments and insults of "cuck," "libtard," and "Dumbocrat?" Andrew Landrum is that friend for me. We've been arguing about politics for years. Finally, I had enough arguing and asked Andy to come on the podcast and let me try to understand what makes him tick. Does he really enjoy simply pushing people's buttons ("triggering the libs"), or is there more to it? We sit down and I ...

Ep. 9 - Julia Beverly - Pimp C‘s Biographer (UGK)

April 09, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MB

It's still UGK for life! On this very special episode, I sit down with Julia Beverly during SXSW 2019 to talk all things Pimp C, one half of the pioneer southern rap group UGK. Julia is the author of "Sweet Jones: Pimp C's Trill Life Story" the definitive Pimp C biography. Julia is also the founder of southern hip hop magazine Ozone Magazine. And she is an editor on J. Prince's autobiography "The Art & Science of Respect: A Memoir by James Prince."  "Sweet Jones: Pimp C's Trill Life Story" ...

Ep. 9 - Julia Beverly - Pimp C's Biographer (UGK)

April 09, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MB

It's still UGK for life! On this very special episode, I sit down with Julia Beverly during SXSW 2019 to talk all things Pimp C, one half of the pioneer southern rap group UGK. Julia is the author of "Sweet Jones: Pimp C's Trill Life Story" the definitive Pimp C biography. Julia is also the founder of southern hip hop magazine Ozone Magazine. And she is an editor on J. Prince's autobiography "The Art & Science of Respect: A Memoir by James Prince."  "Sweet Jones: Pimp C's Trill Life Story" ...

Ep. 8 - Short Hair Co. - Damien Reyes and Bradley Jackson

March 13, 2019 18:30 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

This was a fun episode! This episode is all about barbershop talk. I sit down with Damien Reyes and Bradley Jackson, owner and barber at The Short Hair Company in Austin, Texas to talk about their history. Their future. Music. Culture. Sports. Colin Kapernick. And murder. Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson [email protected] Theme Song Produced By: Reggie Coby Twitter: @mrc0by Instagram: mrc0by Have recommendations for a future guest or show topic? Questions? Feedback?  Email us...

Ep. 7 - Eric Tippins - Two Gents + Whiskey + Questions = ???

February 14, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

My friend Eric Tippins came to the crib to pop his podcasting cherry. In this episode, we enjoy copious amounts of bourbon while talking about the differences between Texas and Virginia. Working in the service industry. The morality of tipping. Life in San Antonio. Food Trucks. Social media friendships. And I try not to cough to death. Enjoy! Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson [email protected] Theme Song Produced By: Reggie Coby Twitter: @mrc0by Instagram: mrc0by Have recommen...

Ep. 6 - Dat Boy Supa

July 02, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MB

Dat Boy Supa is one of the first people I reached out to for an episode. I finally got one of Austin’s best rappers, to sit down to talk about his career, his influences, the Drake vs. Pusha T rap beef. Lil Pump, and the scourge that is “Mumble Rap”, lyricism, Royce da 5’9, his trademark “Supa ain’t shit,” and how Supa’s intense fear of flying may have limited his career. Checkout Dat Boya Supa on Facebook, Instagram: FB: Dat Boy Supa IG: @datboysupa Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson brrp...

Ep. 6 - Dat Boy Supa

July 02, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MB

Dat Boy Supa is one of the first people I reached out to for an episode. I finally got one of Austin’s best rappers, to sit down to talk about his career, his influences, the Drake vs. Pusha T rap beef. Lil Pump, and the scourge that is “Mumble Rap”, lyricism, Royce da 5’9, his trademark “Supa ain’t shit,” and how Supa’s intense fear of flying may have limited his career. Checkout Dat Boya Supa on Facebook, Instagram: FB: Dat Boy Supa IG: @datboysupa Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson brrp...

Ep. 5 - Josh Kemp - Army Infantryman. Mercenary. Restaurateur.

June 18, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

After a brief hiatus, we're back! This week's guest has lived a seriously fascinating life. Josh Kemp joined the Army at 17, shortly after the death of his mother. After serving tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, he joined the controversial private security outfit, Blackwater where he worked in Afghanistan for several more years. Josh is now one of the financial backers behind one of Austin's newest restaurants, The Brewers Table. We discuss sat down over several glasses of bourbon to discuss hi...

Ep. 5 - Josh Kemp - Army Infantryman. Mercenary. Restaurateur.

June 18, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

After a brief hiatus, we're back! This week's guest has lived a seriously fascinating life. Josh Kemp joined the Army at 17, shortly after the death of his mother. After serving tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, he joined the controversial private security outfit, Blackwater where he worked in Afghanistan for several more years. Josh is now one of the financial backers behind one of Austin's newest restaurants, The Brewers Table. We discuss sat down over several glasses of bourbon to discuss hi...

Ep. 4 - Mr. Real Estate - Erwin Nicholas

April 26, 2018 04:54 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

This week I sit down with Erwin Nicholas, better known in the Houston area as Mr. Real Estate. Erwin got his start in real estate at the age of 18 helping his parents close a deal on their ranch. Now at the age of 31, he's closing deals on multi-million dollar mansions, commercial properties, and more. How'd he do it? Why'd he give up on a promising career as a pharmacist to get into real estate? How did the Housing Bubble of 2008 affect his business? Did Hurricane Harvey hurt the real estat...

Ep. 3 Living the Syrian War with "Amy"

April 11, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 39.5 MB

“Amy” is an American woman who traveled to Damascus in college to study abroad. She fell in love with a Syrian man, and she fell in love with Syria. After graduating, she moved to Damascus to start her life with her new husband. She was there only a month before the civil war broke out. She’s lived in Syria for the past seven years and sat down to discuss life in pre-war Syria. Living through a civil war. And how the reality in Syria clashes with the narratives portrayed in western mainstrea...

Ep. 3 Living the Syrian War with ”Amy”

April 11, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 39.5 MB

“Amy” is an American woman who traveled to Damascus in college to study abroad. She fell in love with a Syrian man, and she fell in love with Syria. After graduating, she moved to Damascus to start her life with her new husband. She was there only a month before the civil war broke out. She’s lived in Syria for the past seven years and sat down to discuss life in pre-war Syria. Living through a civil war. And how the reality in Syria clashes with the narratives portrayed in western mainstrea...

Ep. 1 - Maddie Hayhurst - Asking Gender and LGBTQ Questions

March 30, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

The first episode of It Never Hurts to Ask! I am joined by my dear friend Maddie Hayhurst. Maddie sits down to answer questions about gender fluidity. Living life bi-gender. Gender queer issues. Dating.. Chest binders. Prosthetic penises. Beyonce. And more! Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson [email protected] Have recommendations for a future guest or show topic? Questions? Feedback? Email me at [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itneverhurtstoask ...

Ep. 2 - Fat Tony - SXSW

March 30, 2018 05:00 - 36 minutes - 12.7 MB

Houston rapper Fat Tony stops by the crib during SXSW to answer some questions. We discuss his varying sound. Influences. Living in Houston vs Los Angeles. Bun B's work ethic. UGK's influence vs. Outkast. The "N-word." And more! Just don't ask him what his name is, biiiiitch! Check out Fat Tony at: https://fattonyrap.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fattonyrap IG: @fattonyrap Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson [email protected] Got a recommendation for a future ...