Best Carl Shepard Podcasts (2025)

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Luke Gabriel - What it takes to be truly strong 3:15:32

2M ago3:15:32

3:15:32

I was honored to have local gym owner, Airforce veteran, entrepreneur, strong-man, power-lifter, and body-builder Luke Gabriel on the podcast for the first time today. I knew Luke would be a great episode because of the little I already knew about him. Though, like with all great stories, I could have never predicted the magnitude of his actual jou…

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Mark Short - Having heroes without making them perfect 2:10:39

3M ago2:10:39

2:10:39

The man, the legend, Mark Short came by after training to record today's episode. Mark is a Veteran, a competitive Jiu Jitsu ultra-heavyweight, a coach, a father, and transitioned into the healthcare field after his service. We have a great conversation where Mark describes his journey and when he has drawn lines in his life which led him to this p…

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Mason Spurgeon - All about property appraisals 2:06:48

3M ago2:06:48

2:06:48

In this episode my cousin Mason Spurgeon joins me and gets into the weeds regarding everything to do with the Appraisal business. Mason is someone who favors "big talk" over "small talk". This fun and easy-going conversation is a wealth of information. Support the showBy Carl Shepard

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Coty Kellison - Finding balance in these uncertain times 1:30:31

3M ago1:30:31

1:30:31

During the Summer of 2024 I was in the middle of some major home renovations. Yet, when this episodes guest Coty Kellison traveled in to coach some classes for our gym I made time to have him over and record this fantastic episode. Now, months later, after finally getting back in a place to start publishing episodes again I was able to relisten to …

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Randy Neustifter - Identifying the best route forward 2:21:15

1y ago2:21:15

2:21:15

Having trained for and conducted 100+ combat missions with someone creates a certain connection, a respect, a bond that allows them to relate to each other regardless of anything else. My good friend "Neus" and I linked up to record this episode almost directly 20 years after we volunteered to deploy on the tour did together. Its been a blessing ca…

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Nicolas Arnel - Taking the intentional approach 2:20:28

1+ y ago2:20:28

2:20:28

Living an intentional life requires setting and working towards goals. Once we have made our intentions obvious it adds pressure. Todays guest understands this well, and Nicolas Arnel has made it his intention to win multiple jiu jitsu championships including adult black belt worlds. It is important for us to consider the generational differences i…

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Victoria Kinsey - Finding a healthy balance, regardless of the situation 1:44:55

1+ y ago1:44:55

1:44:55

Todays guest Victoria Kinsey has a big warm personality, a compelling perspective, and is a living example of the concept "discipline equals freedom". We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, with the theme focused around fitness, wellness, discipline, and the noticeable changes in our society even within just the last 5 or so years. thanks f…

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Josh Turkewitz - understanding authenticity 2:29:37

1+ y ago2:29:37

2:29:37

This is Josh Turkewitz's second time on the podcast (espisode5). Today we dive into the concept of authenticity; which is his primary focus philosophically. This was a fun and thought provoking conversation that I hope you will enjoy. Please feel free to interact with the podcast. Let us know what you want to hear about, or give feedback of any kin…

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Dave Vinson - Own your path, and create the future you want 3:11:31

1+ y ago3:11:31

3:11:31

This action packed episode was a pleasure to record. My guest, Dave Vinson, is the Gracie Humaita bjj gym owner in Camdenton, MO, and serves the Lake of the Ozarks area. He has also been a bail bondsman and bounty hunter for several decades. Some of the stories we get into have graphic elements, though the ultimate message is very positive. During …

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Ernesto - Broadening our horizons to avoid bias 1:24:47

1+ y ago1:24:47

1:24:47

Having recently traveled abroad, our friend Ernesto has agreed to come chat about his experiences, and the nuance required to not look over the best places on earth due to unnecessary biases. Support the showBy Carl Shepard

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Jamie Fredericksen - Defrag., and factory restoring the mind 2:54:24

1+ y ago2:54:24

2:54:24

There is a growing movement in America leading people to seek out therapeutic experiential treatments for their persistent PTSD, addiction, or whatever other personal reason; in the form of psychedelics. My friend, and todays guest Jamie has such an experience, and shares it with us during this extremely important conversation. We do our very best …

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Rob Hulett - Bringing Old School talent into the digital world 36:25

2y ago36:25

36:25

It was my pleasure to have Rob Hulett over to the studio today. We talked about growing the @MWfightleague brand, about how it all started, and some of how it has gone along the way. Rob puts his heart into his work and this community. His events bring people from all walks of life together to have fun and celebrate being human. Come find out what …

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Brian Imholz - Imposing ones will while staying accountable, and giving back 2:19:26

2y ago2:19:26

2:19:26

Today I take the project down south to the Cape Girardeau, MO area for an episode for Brian Matthew Imholz; who is a Gracie Humaita gym owner and coach. Our conversation touches on discipline, taking responsibilities for our choices, building competency through consistency, and I bring up an old favorite quote of mine in question form: perhaps it i…

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Belida Han Uckun - My UFO enthusiasts need me! 2:16:22

2y ago2:16:22

2:16:22

What a fun conversation abruptly ended by a power outage. This epic journey through the greatest hits of modern UFO/UAP lore paints a curious and optimistic outlook on the situation we find ourselves in. Thank you Belida for everything, you are a great friend, a great host, and always a pleasure to collaborate with. Support the show…

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Derek Mcguire Roe - The necessity of defense 2:30:39

2+ y ago2:30:39

2:30:39

Having served as a Missouri public defender for 15 years and running, todays guest is a wealth of knowledge regarding local litigation and so much more. We talk hockey, jiu jitsu, jury selection, the changing times, plus a bit about how and why it is so important to defend one’s self. Support the show…

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Ty Loethen - GetTyFit and the martial arts of wrestling 2:20:00

2+ y ago2:20:00

2:20:00

It was a great pleasure to record this conversation with Ty Loethen. Ty is an internationally accomplished wrestler, fitness coach, and local entrepreneur. You can find him on instagram @thecoachty. We discuss coming back from injuries, the importance of hard work, making space for different ways of life, finding common ground, the martial arts of …

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Shawn Woods - Anchoring healthy communities with Jiu Jitsu 1:29:43

2+ y ago1:29:43

1:29:43

today I am thrilled to sit down with my Jiu Jitsu coach Shawn Woods. He is a highly accomplished life-long martial artist and second degree Jiu Jitsu black belt. in this episode we go in depth on self defense, law enforcement training, competitive training, casual martial arts training, youth athletics, and how all of these can be maximized with Ji…

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Rhys Thomas - Acknowledging the word to uncover joy and peace 2:05:02

2+ y ago2:05:02

2:05:02

Today I journey to my home town to sit down with a long time roll model and mentor of mine, Rhys Thomas. Rhys is a highly accomplished PHD chemist, educator, family roll model and so much more. Having been a highly productive member of our community for literally longer than I have been alive; I find his perspective incredibly valuable. Our convers…

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Tom Whitener - Small steps, big changes 1:57:01

2+ y ago1:57:01

1:57:01

Today I was able to sit down for a recording with Tom Whitener, who is a law enforcement officer for the city of Ashland, MO. We talk about recruitment, training, tactics, violence, bureaucracy, decentralization, plus, the future as it relates to keeping our people safe and secure. We take a deep dive into what it looks like when a police officer f…

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Dr. Rahul Kapur - staying true to the practice of healing 1:38:55

2+ y ago1:38:55

1:38:55

Today I bring you my recording with Doctor Rahul Kapur; we discuss the treatments currently available for persistent PTSD, what is current under the FDAs approval process, and why this movement is so important for Missouri to be tracking. Doctor Kapur is a wealth of knowledge. His vision of the future is refreshing and gives me hope for the future …

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Solo - Statement of intention 43:01

3y ago43:01

43:01

In this episode I do my best to spell out my plan for the future, especially when it comes to this project itself. I speak on writing, presenting, planning, and so much more. All in a good faith effort to sneak up on why exactly it is even important to talk about this stuff in the first place. Support the show…

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Wes Dahms - Finding your passion, seeing the vision through, and staying creative 1:59:40

3y ago1:59:40

1:59:40

Debuting music inspired by the concept of this podcast; I give thanks to todays guest Wes Dahms, who humbly walks us through his creative process. Our conversation touches on music, philosophy, jiu jitsu, 9line training, being a (flight) paramedic, and more. Support the showBy Carl Shepard

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Justin Dyer - Cultivating communities towards human flourishing 1:08:56

3y ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Most recently teaching political science while stewarding the Kinder institute on constitutional democracy at Mizzou, todays guest Justin Dyer is really going places. Unfortunately for Missouri that means saying farewell for the time being. Though he is doing very necessary work building a new institute in Texas focused on teaching, understanding, …

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Jarrett Harrison - Finding balance as life cycles 2:19:27

3y ago2:19:27

2:19:27

This epic conversation with jiu jitsu coach and longtime MMA fighter Jarrett Harrison flows through a broad spectrum of topics including religion, politics, guns, violence, discipline, managing priorities, the origins of MMA in Mid-MO, and finding balance through it all. Support the showBy Carl Shepard

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Dan Dethrow - Pivoting into your passion 2:02:19

3y ago2:02:19

2:02:19

The restaurant "Fly Over" here in Columbia, MO is a local treasure, and fortunately so are the owners themselves. Today I got the chance to join my friend Dan on a conversational journey through the details of how he has tackled the biggest, most pivotal moments in his life. The lessons learned, the wisdom gleaned from the hindsight, the decision t…

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Sam Henley - Showing up and doing better, as humans 2:20:42

3y ago2:20:42

2:20:42

Sam owns and operates Active Life Chiropractic here is Columbia, Missouri. In this episode we expand on the concept of an active life, the implications of what taking control of our narrative means for our future, and what doing better looks like to us currently. We touch on several hot topics including gun control and the overturning of Roe v Wade…

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Jessi O'Bannon - Dialing it back & getting real in life 2:19:39

3y ago2:19:39

2:19:39

Having both grown up in Howard County, MO; one thing it is easy for us to agree on is that things are changing fast. Though where to draw the line on issues of personal discipline, parental discipline, work/life balance, and the details on how technology should be incorporated into our day-to-day are fascinating topics that need to be addressed as …

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Kyle Bradley - Accessing/managing moving targets 2:31:55

3y ago2:31:55

2:31:55

I was able to sit down this evening with my fellow veteran Kyle Denton, who got out in 2018. His unique experience and thoughtful perspectives lead this conversation through several examples of military and civilian cultural norms that have changed over the last 10-15 years. Some maybe for the better, others perhaps not as much. Support the show…

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Josh Turkewitz - Inescapable Philosophy 2:35:55

3y ago2:35:55

2:35:55

This episode is an epic, free flowing conversation with Josh Turkewitz; who is a professor of philosophy and a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu. We explore 21st century life, tolerance, and when to apply the best pressure. it seems there is no way to simply turn a blind eye to the wisdom which can be found in old books. however, which old books, and to wha…

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Belida Han Uckun - Martial Smarts 1:56:22

3y ago1:56:22

1:56:22

There are many facets of this world which may never be fully understood without experiencing them directly. I find, often, the most impressive skills or deep insights have been developed through years of careful, deliberate, training. The martial arts exist almost entirely in this space... This episode acknowledges the rich history that we are a re…

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CJ Roberts - How to not be a supervillain 2:18:17

3y ago2:18:17

2:18:17

Everyone must have people in their life who they can turn to for direction, for advice, to make sure they are still sounding reasonable, to be challenged. I thank God for connecting me with such an incredible support system. This episode is an exploration of my framing, why this is necessary work, and when + why lines should even be drawn in the fi…

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Ethan Jones - Mind Right Wellness - Crypto 101 55:22

3+ y ago55:22

55:22

Thanks so much to Ethan for allowing me to use Mind Right as the location for my March2022 Crypto onboarding live streams! We have such a strong community here in Mid-MO, and we have the opportunity to take control of our financial discipline in a way never before possible. We must be among the first to embrace a healthy relationship with sound dig…

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Jamal Bush - Brainstorming 1:25:35

3+ y ago1:25:35

1:25:35

A long time friend and collaborator of mine (Jamal Bush) is someone who I hope to have on consistently throughout the evolution of this project. I highly respect his perspectives, and we often chat like this in order to work through difficult conversations regarding our chaotic times, Much of what we talk about is raw and at the edge of our underst…

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Luke Gabriel - What it takes to be truly strong 3:15:32

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Mark Short - Having heroes without making them perfect 2:10:39

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Mason Spurgeon - All about property appraisals 2:06:48

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Coty Kellison - Finding balance in these uncertain times 1:30:31

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Randy Neustifter - Identifying the best route forward 2:21:15

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Nicolas Arnel - Taking the intentional approach 2:20:28

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Victoria Kinsey - Finding a healthy balance, regardless of the situation 1:44:55

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Josh Turkewitz - understanding authenticity 2:29:37

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Dave Vinson - Own your path, and create the future you want 3:11:31

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Ernesto - Broadening our horizons to avoid bias 1:24:47

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Jamie Fredericksen - Defrag., and factory restoring the mind 2:54:24

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Rob Hulett - Bringing Old School talent into the digital world 36:25

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Brian Imholz - Imposing ones will while staying accountable, and giving back 2:19:26

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Belida Han Uckun - My UFO enthusiasts need me! 2:16:22

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Derek Mcguire Roe - The necessity of defense 2:30:39

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Ty Loethen - GetTyFit and the martial arts of wrestling 2:20:00

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Shawn Woods - Anchoring healthy communities with Jiu Jitsu 1:29:43

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Rhys Thomas - Acknowledging the word to uncover joy and peace 2:05:02

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Tom Whitener - Small steps, big changes 1:57:01

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Dr. Rahul Kapur - staying true to the practice of healing 1:38:55

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Solo - Statement of intention 43:01

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Wes Dahms - Finding your passion, seeing the vision through, and staying creative 1:59:40

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Justin Dyer - Cultivating communities towards human flourishing 1:08:56

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Jarrett Harrison - Finding balance as life cycles 2:19:27

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Dan Dethrow - Pivoting into your passion 2:02:19

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Sam Henley - Showing up and doing better, as humans 2:20:42

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Jessi O'Bannon - Dialing it back & getting real in life 2:19:39

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Kyle Bradley - Accessing/managing moving targets 2:31:55

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Josh Turkewitz - Inescapable Philosophy 2:35:55

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Belida Han Uckun - Martial Smarts 1:56:22

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CJ Roberts - How to not be a supervillain 2:18:17

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Ethan Jones - Mind Right Wellness - Crypto 101 55:22

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Jamal Bush - Brainstorming 1:25:35

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