Lessons from Leaders with Brian Beckcom
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Join lawyer, computer scientist, and philosopher Brian Beckcom in conversations with a wide variety of national leaders about some of the most important issues facing humanity.
About BB
Brian is one of the nation's top trial lawyers. He is also a widely published author, including multiple books and hundreds of articles. Brian's interests include technology, consciousness, meditation, physics, mathematics, history, language, stories, narrative, memetic theory, leadership, persuasion, quantum gravitation, computer science, and more.
About the Podcast
Brian’s podcast features national leaders, including military officers, national business experts, judges, spiritual leaders, and other guests who have shown leadership during difficult times.
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Episodes
How to Start and Run Your Own Podcast
May 30, 2024 16:45 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBIn this episode, Brian speaks with Robert Ingalls. Mr. Ingalls is a former practicing lawyer, professional speaker, and the founder of LawPods, a company specifically designed to help busy professionals start their own podcasts. In the episode, Brian and Robert talk about how to start your own podcast, the “why” of your podcast, how to come up with a good name for your podcast, the type of equipment and software he recommends, how to market and spread your podcast, and more. If you’ve ev...
Our Dear Friend, Jim Goldsmith, Has Passed Away
April 18, 2024 14:04 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThis podcast episode holds an even deeper significance in light of Jim Goldsmith's passing. His wisdom and passion for his faith, family, and friends remain timeless, serving as a reminder of his enduring legacy. As we revisit this conversation, we celebrate and honor his remarkable life, ensuring that his spirit lives on through the stories and lessons he shared with us. Jim fought a brave battle with cancer over the past 5 years. At the time of the podcast, Jim was given less than 6 mo...
Battle-Tested Leadership: A Conversation with United States Marine Bobby Harrington
February 08, 2024 19:42 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBIn my latest podcast episode, I speak with Bobby Harrington, a United States Marine and former oil and gas executive. Our conversation covers everything on leadership. We exclusively speak about the most important part of being a leader. Bobby Harrington also shares insights from his book, “Lead You,” discussing how the leadership journey starts with yourself. We discuss how to develop confidence in your abilities, and I even share a personal story about a time that brought tears to my ey...
High-Stakes Persuasion: A Conversation with FBI Special Agent Chip Massey and PR Crisis Expert Adele Gambardella
January 18, 2024 16:18 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBI recently had the pleasure of speaking with the founders of The Convincing Company, Chip Massey and Adele Gambardella. Our conversation covered everything from persuasive tactics anyone can implement to Adele’s and Chip’s start in public relations and hostage negotiation. While persuasion is something we all encounter in our daily lives, Chip shared insights he learned as an FBI Special Agent investigating the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He revealed skills such as Forensic Listening, a method...
Reflections on Living & Dying: A Conversation with Jim Goldsmith
November 01, 2023 13:35 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBIn this episode, Brian speaks with Jim Goldsmith. Jim has fought a brave battle with cancer over the past 5 years. Originally diagnosed with melanoma, Jim recently learned that the cancer has spread to his brain and spine. At the time of the podcast, Jim has been given less than 6 months to live. In the podcast, Brian and Jim discuss: The most meaningful experiences of Jim’s life How the terminal diagnosis changed his perspective on what is important and what is not important The bi...
Piracy, Kidnapping, & The Most Famous Case of the Past 20 Years: A Discussion of the Captain Phillips Case
September 13, 2023 13:58 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBPiracy, Kidnapping, & The Most Famous Case of the Past 20 Years: A Discussion of the Captain Phillips Case I was recently a guest on the “Great Trials” podcast. Great Trials is a wonderful podcast hosted by Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey in which they discuss in details some of the most famous trials in the country. In this episode, we delve into the infamous Captain Phillips case. When the U.S. merchant ship the Maersk Alabama was hijacked by armed Somali pirates, it made worldwide news...
Artificial Intelligence & The Future of Work: A Conversation with Tobias Jensen
August 22, 2023 13:11 - 42 minutes - 39 MBI recently had the pleasure of speaking with Tobias Jensen, an expert in blockchain, AI, and other emerging technologies, for an episode of my podcast, Lessons From Leaders. Our wide-ranging conversation explored the potential impacts, both positive and negative, of technologies like large language models and chatGPT.While AI promises to augment human capabilities and transform entire industries, we also discussed crucial concerns around the concentration of power in big tech companies and t...
Elbows Tight: From The Courtroom To The Jiu-Jitsu Mats
June 27, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIn this episode, I join Travis Motl on his show, the Elbows Tight Podcast. This is a podcast that is dedicated to all things Jiu-Jitsu, with hopes of informing existing practitioners and inspiring new ones. In this episode titled "From The Courtroom To The Jiu-Jitsu Mats", Travis and I discuss various topics that relate to jiu-jitsu including my preference for gi over no gi, the importance of insurance in the jiu-jitsu community, the significance of wearing matching jiu-jitsu uniforms, an...
The Power of Silence in a World of Noise: A Conversation with Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn
May 04, 2023 15:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBSilence is one of the most powerful forces in the world. And yet, in a world that is constantly filled with noise and distractions, it's easy to overlook the importance of silence. My next guests are Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz, the co-authors of a fantastic book called "Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise." In this episode, Justin, Leigh and I explore the many ways in which silence can be a valuable tool for personal growth and development, why silence is so important, and h...
Creating Complete Leaders: A Conversation with Caren Kenney
March 16, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBCaren Kenney is the CEO and Founder of Evolve Leadership. Caren coaches and consults with C-suite executives, high level athletes, military officers, and other leaders. Before Evolve, Caren was part of the leadership team at Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, where she built and launched several health and wellness initiatives. Caren focuses on holistic leadership, meaning she focuses on the whole person, not just numbers or the “bottom line.” In the show, Caren and I talk ...
The Renegade Lawyers: A Conversation between Brian Beckcom & Ben Glass
February 27, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBNext to my father and my high school basketball coach, Ben Glass has had as much influence as a mentor as any person in my life. When I had just started my law firm, I found Ben. Ben had run a successful law firm for many years and was starting a coaching and mentoring business to teach other lawyers how to run a successful business. Ben also gave me “permission” to live life on my own terms, as I see fit, which includes spending the summers with my kids in Colorado, the Christmas holid...
Workplace Jazz: A Conversation with Gerald Leonard
January 17, 2023 17:09 - 45 minutes - 43.3 MBGerald has been a professional musician for almost 50 years. Gerald’s musical talents have focused on jazz music in particular. Gerald is also the CEO of Principles of Execution, a Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and author of Workplace Jazz: How to Improvise. In the podcast, Gerald and I talk about how to manage chaos, how his jazz experience informs his advice to entrepreneurs and business owners, the power of listening, how artistic people can thrive in. corporate environments,...
The Future of Humanity: A Conversation with Gary Bengier
October 18, 2022 19:45 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBGary Bengier is the former Chief Financial Officer of Ebay. Gary was the CFO during the first two rounds of Ebay’s public offering. He holds an MBA from Harvard and a philosophy degree from San Francisco State. Gary is the author of multiple books, including Unfettered Journey, a futuristic look at what humanity will look like in 140 years. In the podcast, Gary and I talk about bioengineering, CRISPr gene editing, Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness, Panpsychism, our Economic Future,...
Is Free Will An Illusion: A Conversation with David Lawrence
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBIn this episode, Brian talks to David Lawrence. David is the author of "Are We Biochemical Robots?", a deep dive on the question of Free Will. The question of free will has puzzled philosophers, theologians, and scientist for all of recorded human history. Today, there are a number of prominent thinkers, including the philosopher and neuroscientist Sam Harris, who believe that Free Will is an illusion. They believe that everything we do is already determined, the so-called "deterministic"...
Let Me Tell You A Story: A Conversation with Master Storyteller Mark Carpenter
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBMark Carpenter is a master storyteller. He teaches executives, professionals, marketers, entrepreneurs and emerging leaders how to identify stories in their life and then craft those stories to entertain, persuade, and present to people. In the podcast, Mark and I talk about -Why storytelling is the most effective method of communicating ideas -How to identify awesome stories in your own life -How to craft those events in your life into dynamic, persuasive stories and a whole lot more..........
Meditation, Mindfulness, and Motivation: A Conversation with Lori Saitz
August 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBLori Saitz is the CEO of Zen Rabbit, an award-winning writer, speaker, and broadcaster, and a nationally recognized expert in using gratitude and meditation to manifest goals faster. She’s now on a mission to guide Gen-Xers to a place of unprecedented passion, clarity, peace, and to rediscover their purpose so they can get back to a place of liking themselves and their lives again In the episode, Lori and Brian do a deep dive on mediation, mindfulness, purpose, passion, gratitude, and hap...
3 Powerful Habits of Awesome Leaders: A Conversation with Michael Timms
August 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBMichael Timms has discovered three powerful habits that are guaranteed to make you a better leader. Using a compelling combination of teaching principles and illustrations backed by loads of scientific studies, Timms reveals three habits of personal accountability that will transform you into an inspiring, passionate leader. In the show, Michael and Brian talk about Three habits of awesome leaders Gun culture in the United States and Canada How to hold yourself and others accountable...
The Science Behind How Famous People Died: A Conversation with Harry Milman, PhD
May 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBBrian speaks with Dr. Harry Milman, a forensic toxicologist, pharmacologist, and author.
We Are All Connected: A Conversation with Xavier Naville
April 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBBrian speaks with Xavier Naville, a quadrilingual business leader with a track record of massive success in businesses around the world.
How to Give The Best Speech of Your Life: A Conversation with Laurie Gilbertson
April 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBBrian speaks with Laurie Gilbertson, a former New York City sex crimes, organized crime, and homicide prosecutor, television analyst, educator, and entrepreneur.
How Failure Teaches You to Lead: A Conversation with Colin Hunter
March 24, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Brian Beckcom speaks with Colin Hunter, author, coach, and the Founder and CEO of Potential Squared, an international business that specializes in teaching leadership to business professionals.
Becoming a World Champion: A Conversation with Pedro Felipe Marinho
January 19, 2022 16:29 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Brian Beckcom speaks with one of the most dangerous men in the world, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Superstar Pedro Marinho.
The 12th Man Kickoff Team: A Conversation with Dave Coolidge, Ike Liles, and Dennis Mudd
October 08, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the Texas A&M 12th Man tradition, and a big part of that tradition is the 12th Man Kickoff Team. Back in 1982, Jackie Sherrill, Texas A&M's football coach, decided that he would start a kickoff squad made up entirely of walk-ons, thus creating one of the best traditions in college football. Our guests today, Dave Coolidge, Ike Liles, and Dennis Mudd, will be sharing their experiences being involved in the 12th Man Kickoff, as well as their reasons for...
Modern Day Freedom Riders: A Conversation with Ki Harris
September 09, 2021 18:52 - 1 hour - 171 MBKi Harris is the Executive Director of the Freedom Project Network, a system of youth empowerment programs serving students across the state of Mississippi. A fierce advocate for educational equity, Ki leverages his experiences to empower traditionally marginalized communities. Today he joins the show to discuss the history of segregation and oppression, including the work his team is doing to dismantle these systems and what you can do to drive positive social change today. You can find sh...
Negócios, Irmandade e Jiu-Jitsu Brasileiro: Uma Conversa com Ulpiano Malachias
July 20, 2021 19:39 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBNeste episódio, Brian fala com a lenda do Jiu-Jitsu brasileiro Ulpiano Malachias sobre sua paixão pelas artes marciais, liderança, negócios, empreendedorismo e sua jornada do Brasil para os Estados Unidos. Ulpiano "Piano" Malachias é 4º Dan no Jiu-Jitsu brasileiro sob a orientação de Carlos Gracie. Jr. e detém vários títulos da International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), incluindo 1º lugar em três campeonatos na IBJJF’s American Nationals. Ulpiano também é um empresário e empre...
Business, Brotherhood, & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: A Conversation with Ulpiano Malachias
July 20, 2021 19:22 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIn this episode, Brian speaks with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Ulpiano Malachias about his passion for martial arts, leadership, business, entrepreneurship, and his journey from Brazil to the United States. Ulpiano “Piano” Malachias is a four-stripe black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Gracie. Jr. and holds several International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) titles, including three 1st place championships in IBJJF’s American Nationals. Ulpiano is also a wildly succes...
Five Fundamental Principles of Good Leadership: A Conversation with the US Military
May 28, 2021 21:26 - 44 minutes - 42.5 MBThis episode is the recording of a presentation Brian gave to the United States Military on the fundamental principles of good leadership. Brian started a podcast on leadership in the middle of a global pandemic, during national racial protests, and in the middle of some of the worst political times in our nation’s history. He started the podcast because he was sick of all the negativity and nonsense from our so-called national “leaders.” Brian wanted to highlight good leaders an...
Leadership for a New Age: A Conversation with Author Nick Jankel
April 26, 2021 20:16 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with entrepreneur and bestselling author Nick Jankel about the connection between leadership and science, the importance of compassion in capitalism, and solutions to the problems that plague business owners, executives, and everyday leaders alike. Nick’s work on transformational leadership and regenerative innovation has been featured in popular publications such as United Kingdom’s The Times, BBC News, Psychologies Magazine, and Forbes. Nick has w...
The Tip of the Spear: A Conversation with Marine Combat Officer John Francis Warren
March 29, 2021 19:03 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with retired Marine Corps Captain John Warren about his combat experience in Afghanistan. Brian and Captain Warren also discuss the leadership principles John learned during his time as the Deputy Director of the Infantry Officer School, where he prepared incoming Marine Officers for combat assignments in war zones. Captain John Warren served as the “Tip of the Spear” with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leading combat operations in Southern Afgha...
Big Wisdom from Big Money: A Conversation with Joe Wilbert III
February 22, 2021 23:40 - 1 hour - 147 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Joe ‘Big Money’ Wilbert III about his basketball career, raising competitive athletes, the time he knocked out a Texas Tech fan who was attacking his head coach, sports as a tool to bridge racial and cultural differences, and a whole lot more. Joe Wilbert III is a Texas A&M Basketball legend. Joe is ranked second overall in Texas A&M University history for the number of points scored in a single season. Joe was good enough to play professional bas...
Inside the 100 Year Decision: A Conversation with Dr. Bowen Loftin
February 05, 2021 19:52 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Dr. Bowen Loftin about his role leading Texas A&M University to the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the most momentous decision in college sports history, as well as his role as a pioneer in the fields of AI and VR, his leadership philosophy, and the importance of not taking yourself too seriously.
Why We (Really) Do What We Do: A Conversation with Professor Robin Hanson
January 21, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Professor Robin Hanson about the unconscious motives that drive human behavior and their impact on our everyday lives. Brian and Professor Hanson talk about how to confront our hidden motives, examine them, and see clearly so that we can better understand ourselves and our fellow human beings. Robin Hanson is the co-author of The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life.” In his book, Robin explains how our minds actually work. He e...
The Colonel: A Conversation with Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Augustus Beckcom III
January 06, 2021 19:36 - 1 hour - 86 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with his Dad, Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Augustus Beckcom III, about overcoming adversity and the characteristics of great leadership. Lieutenant Colonel Ed Beckcom served during the Vietnam war, flying over 200+ combat missions navigating B-52 Bombers. He flew the last B-52 mission of the war from Guam, which sparked the negotiations that would ultimately bring the war to an end. Lieutenant Colonel Ed Beckcom’s military experiences taught him mental...
Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman: A Conversation with General Joe Ramirez
December 02, 2020 19:04 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Brigadier General Joe Ramirez about the fundamental and timeless principles of leadership. General Joe Ramirez’s father was a career military man. General Ramirez thought he would enlist in the Marine Corps like his father. However, a chance encounter with the Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets and Aggie Band changed the trajectory of his life entirely. General Joe Ramirez was first drawn to A&M when he saw the Corps of Cadets marching alongside the Aggi...
The Need for Speed: A Conversation with Colonel John Gallemore
November 19, 2020 19:24 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Colonel John Gallemore about the invaluable leadership lessons that he’s learned throughout his remarkable military career. Colonel Gallemore is a Combat Pilot for the United States Air Force with over 3,900 flight hours, including 200 combat flight hours. Colonel Gallemore is a former Thunderbirds pilot and is currently an active-duty Colonel for the 57th Adversary Tactics Group (ATG). Colonel Gallemore is an outstanding fighter pilot, a true A...
Uncommon Valor Part 2: A Conversation with California Firefighter Nick Kalt
November 11, 2020 18:46 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with California firefighter Nick Kalt. Nick is a retired United States Marine Corps officer and a Purple Heart Recipient. After he retired from the USMC, Nick became a firefighter for the city of Long Beach, California. Brian and Nick talk about the intense rigors of firefighting, the expansion of the fire season, and the devastation wildland fires have caused across the American West.
Is Buddhism True?: A Conversation with Robert Wright
November 05, 2020 17:56 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Robert Wright. Robert is the New York Times bestselling author of The Evolution of God (a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize), Nonzero, The Moral Animal (named one of the ten best books of the year by The New York Times Book Review), Three Scientists and their Gods (a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award), and Why Buddhism Is True. Robert has written for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New York Times, Time, Slate, and The New Republ...
Re-opening the American Mind: A Conversation with Ben Hunt
October 27, 2020 18:13 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Ben Hunt. Ben is the creator of Epsilon Theory and the inspiration behind Second Foundation Partners. Over 100,000 professional investors across 180 countries read Ben’s work. As Chief Investment Officer, Ben is responsible for the company’s investments and portfolios, as well as producing a constant stream of important articles about thinking clearly and rationally. Ben was a political science professor for 10 years, first at New York University ...
“Lawyer X”: A Conversation with Jake Banks
October 20, 2020 18:07 - 2 hours - 114 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with former Tarrant County prosecutor Jake Banks about his involvement in an international drug-smuggling conspiracy, his imprisonment abroad, and his path to redemption. Jake Banks tried 45 criminal trials in his first year as a prosecutor and won every single case except his first case. Next thing he knew, Jake was imprisoned in solitary confinement 23 hours a day in a prison in France. After spending two years in solitary confinement, Jake ove...
The Original John Football: A Conversation with Bucky Richardson
October 12, 2020 18:06 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with American football player Bucky Richardson. Bucky Richardson played quarterback for the A&M Aggies in the late ’80s and early ’90s and was drafted by the Houston Oilers in 1992. Bucky is best known for his impressive college football career, having won two Conference Championships and three Bowl Games, including the 1990 Holiday Bowl where his captivating performance (passed, ran, and caught a TD) led the Aggies to a 65-14 win after BYU and the ne...
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood: A Conversation with Javier Chapa
October 07, 2020 23:40 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with screenwriter and Hollywood producer Javier Chapa about his journey from a bartender with a law degree to the founder and CEO of a successful Hollywood multimedia company. Javier first got the acting and film bug in college, when he worked as a military extra on Ed Zwick’s Gulf War action-drama “Courage Under Fire,” an experience that changed his life’s trajectory forever. Javier made his first film, “Harvest of Redemption,” for only $25,000. ...
The King of College Football: A Conversation with Coach Jackie Sherrill
October 01, 2020 16:05 - 1 hour - 70 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with former American football player and coach, Jackie Wayne Sherrill. In the early ‘60s, Jackie played as a linebacker and fullback for the University of Alabama, where he won two national championships playing under coach Paul William “Bear” Bryant. In his career as a head coach, Jackie coached the likes of Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino, Hugh Green, and Tony Dorsett. Coach Sherrill carries a compelling 180-120-4 record as a college football...
Keep Our Troops Alive: A Conversation with Toby Ramirez-Johnson
September 29, 2020 00:44 - 1 hour - 158 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Toby Ramirez-Johnson, author and suicide prevention advocate, about mental wellness and suicide prevention. Toby is the author of "The Last Seven Days," a book she wrote after her brother, a U.S. Army Sergeant who served two tours of combat in Afghanistan, committed suicide. To raise awareness about the troubling mental health disparity that many of our brave servicemen and women face, Toby founded a non-profit organization called "Keep Our Troo...
Love Thy Neighbors: A Conversation with Ron Peters, Executive Director of Katy Responds
September 17, 2020 21:47 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Ron Peters. Ron is the Executive Director of Katy Responds, a non-profit organization helping families recover and rebuild their homes after the historic flooding during Hurricane Harvey. Katy Responds was established in 2018 by a group of Katy churches and other local community organizations. Still today, many homes need rebuilding and restorations, especially as the pandemic adds another layer of despair for thousands of families who continue l...
A New Sheriff in Town: A Conversation with District Attorney Dusty Boyd
September 07, 2020 15:13 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with district attorney Dusty Boyd about substantive solutions to conflict and crisis within our communities. They address the justifiable mistrust in America’s legal system and examine ways in which we can lead our communities through to positive solutions. During the show, they discuss the origins of MAPS. A program that has sparked meaningful dialogue about ways in which minority communities interact with law enforcement. Dusty has created a modern ...
Crime & Punishment: A Conversation with Judge Jesse McClure
August 28, 2020 15:35 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Harris County Criminal Court Judge Jesse McClure III about the state of criminal trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the show, they discuss how criminal courts are managing the coronavirus pandemic to ensure that the wheels of justice continue moving forward. Brian and Jesse also discuss over-policing, the failures of the so-called War on Drugs, “cancel culture,” and free speech expression in the United States.
Uncommon Valor: A Conversation with Purple Heart Recipient Nick Kalt
August 19, 2020 15:55 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with United States Marine Corps Captain and Purple Heart Recipient Nick Kalt. Nick served as a commander for a platoon of Combat Engineers in the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion. Nick was badly injured during a training exercise in the Marines. Nevertheless, he was able to figure out a way to pass the intense physical requirements to be a Marine Corps Officer. Nick was then deployed to Iraq. While deployed, he received wounds that eventually led to his...
The Ol’ Ball Coach: A Conversation with RC Slocum
August 07, 2020 15:43 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Coach R.C. Slocum. Coach Slocum is the winningest football coach in Texas A&M and Southwest Conference history as well as a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
The Future of Politics: A Conversation with United States Congressman Will Hurd
July 23, 2020 00:44 - 58 minutes - 54.8 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with United States Congressman, Will Hurd. Will talks about what it was like to work undercover for the C.I.A., his passion for problem-solving, and the role technology plays in the global power struggle between the U.S., China, and Russia. Will is the kind of politician we need in our country; he's a leader, a problem-solver, and a true patriot.
Science, Happiness, & Purpose: A Conversation with Dr. Carleah East
July 09, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBIn this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Clinical Psychotherapist Dr. Carleah East about things people can do to improve their mental health and wellness during challenging times. Brian and Dr. East also talk about the recent Black Lives Matter protests and how people of different races can come together to work through today’s biggest challenges.