Adam’s + 1

Young people aren’t lazy. Here’s my perspective on this topic.

Throughout the NFL offseason, I spent time deciding what topics I’d like to cover on the podcast for this upcoming season.After listening to the national media, local media, and even friends discuss their Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL, something became clear to me…I disagreed with most of them. So, I asked myself, why not make my own?This season, each week, I will be ranking the top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL based on their performance. One bad week may not play a top guy out of their spot, but if there are other quarterbacks consistently playing at a higher level week to week, then updates to the list will be made.This episode covers the top 5 quarterbacks heading into this season. To be clear, this is not a lifetime achievement award, this is based on where they rank based on their play this season alone.

Throughout the NFL offseason, I spent time deciding what topics I’d like to cover on the podcast for this upcoming season.After listening to the national media, local media, and even friends discuss their Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL, something became clear to me…I disagreed with most of them. So, I asked myself, why not make my own?This season, each week, I will be ranking the Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL based on their performance. One bad week may not play a top guy out of their spot, but if there are other quarterbacks consistently playing at a higher level week to week, then updates to the list will be made.This episode covers the top 5 quarterbacks heading into this season. To be clear, this is not a lifetime achievement award, this is based on where they are at heading into this season alone.

Kalenna Kaske is a mindset & confidence coach who draws from her transformative journey and passion for helping others. Kalenna emboldens her clients to embrace their authentic selves and cultivate unwavering self-belief and confidence so that they can unlock their potential and conquer any challenge that comes their way.In this episode, Kalenna outlines the common areas that we may face difficulty in setting boundaries and people pleasing. Kalenna provides advice on how to overcome these challenges.Kalenna is a Certified Life Coach through IGC, an International Coaching Federation accredited program. If you or anyone you know is looking to make improvements to your mindset or confidence, you can reach out to her through the following link for a discovery call- https://paperbell.me/kalenna-kaske.

In one of his famous speeches, Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his six secrets to success. This episode focuses on his first secret, having a vision.

All of us carrying around enough on a daily basis. Here’s a quick reminder on what matters and what doesn’t.

Nick Saban mentioned three categories to describe the types of players he had coached throughout his career. These categories make for a useful metric that we can apply to ourselves as players in our own field.

Kalenna Kaske is a mindset and confidence coach who draws from her transformative journey and passion for helping others. Kalenna emboldens her clients to embrace their authentic selves and cultivate unwavering self-belief and confidence. This helps them unlock their potential and conquer any challenge that comes their way.In this episode, Kalenna defines what it means to be a life coach and how that differs from therapy. We also discuss the hurdles Kalenna faced starting up her coaching business.Kalenna is a Certified Life Coach through IGC, an International Coaching Federation accredited program. If you or anyone you know is looking to make improvements to your mindset or confidence, you can reach out to her through the following link for a discovery call- https://paperbell.me/kalenna-kaske.

Tom Syron has over 32 years as a sheet metal worker in the commercial HVAC Industry. He’s the son of a sheet metal worker and the father of a sheet metal worker. Tom is also an Organizer with SMART Local 265 Union.In this episode, Tom reflects on his career in the trades. We discuss the pros and cons of working in a Union, along with addressing a few misconceptions that Tom has often come across.To find out more info about becoming a union sheet metal worker in Northern Illinois visit: Smart265.orgTo find out about sheet metal opportunities nationwide visit: Smart-Union.orgTo find about all different union trades visit: NABTU.org

Here are 7 things that we all need to stop doing right now.

Tyler Nelson is a Country Trust Bank Financial Advisor and Insurance Agent. As both a Financial Advisor of COUNTRY Trust Bank® and Registered Representative of COUNTRY® Capital Management Company, Tyler can help you plan for your financial future. His goal is to help you worry less and live more.In this episode, Tyler discusses what led him to a career with Country Financial. Tyler also provides advice to consumers that are looking to gain coverage in multiple areas- home, auto, life, health.

After facing a gut check moment, an old friend was able to tell me- “I know who you are.”

Katie Ernest has her Master’s degree and is a professional Speech Language Pathologist who works in acute care. She has a passion for singing, shopping, and sparkles. She also enjoys baking and staying active.In this episode, Katie defines what a speech pathologist is, and we talk about her social media account: Katie’s Kulture, Katie’s hobbies, and our relationship.

Daily Reminder. While watching a newly released documentary, the importance of a balanced mindset was reinforced.

Daily Reminder. A great broadcaster was interviewed recently about his career. He was asked to give his best advice to young people aspiring to broadcast at the national level. His advice was simple- don’t skip steps, don’t rush the process.

Dennis Wayne is a Supply Chain professional, competitive bodybuilder, and an excellent husband and father. He has been competing in bodybuilding for over a decade with 5 successful stage appearances. What stands out about Dennis… he’s as real as they come. He fully embraces his purpose in life - he was put on earth to help people around him become their best self.In this episode, Dennis tells us what it was like growing up near Detroit, the life of a husband and a girl dad, and we dive deep into his bodybuilding journey.

Daily Reminder. When America trained the first astronauts to fly into space, there was one skill that they trained them on more than any other skill. What was it? The art of not panicking.

Dr. Kelly Drye is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D with a passion for helping others believe there is always potential for a life they love. She is trained in TF-CBT, Brainspotting phases 1 and 2 and is a specialized Certified Trauma Professional. Kelly is an advocate for accessible mental health services and for the advancement of the professional counseling field.In this episode, Kelly and I get into the definition of a trauma counselor (and how it differs), challenges people face to accessing mental health care, her dissertation research on brainspotting and EMDR techniques for PTSD treatment, and she gives a sneak peek at the book she’s currently writing.Take a deep breath in… hold it… and push play!

Daily Reminder. There’s a critical voice inside all of us. Where is this from? How do we deal with this? Do we counter these thoughts?

Little Rock artist Strozay has been making music for over 6 years. Known for creating wavy vibes, his unique style has led to multiple collaborations with Atlanta producer Wheezy, NLR Zach and FireFace. In this episode, we explore Strozay’s journey in rap, the Arkansas rap scene, and preview his new studio album, “Love Koma” — an album that will indeed make you want to listen more and more and more.

Daily Reminder. You don’t need to fill in the blank. It’s exhausting to try and play armchair psychologist. We are all living our own complex life. Lessen your load by leaving the blanks unfilled.

Daily Reminder. We can easily get stuck in our own world, thinking we are too busy to catch up with those we care about. This reminder provides an easy solution to better keep up with friends and family. It is based on the great advice I was given a few months ago while at a wedding.

Amin Elwan is a multifaceted individual having experience working in international trade, co-founding a clothing line, and working in medical devices all while on the constant pursuit of self betterment.This is a special edition episode, recorded in the gym while training chest day. During this episode we discuss Amin’s fitness journey, dealing with difficult circumstances, 75 Hard challenge, and the ongoing issues in the Middle East.

Nico Reza is the founder and owner of “Nico’s Landscaping” in Belvidere, Illinois. He also has over 5 years of experience as a real estate investor.During this episode, Nico lays out the origin story of Nico’s Landscaping. We also discuss his path into real estate investing.

Will Gray is the owner and host of Pinewood Sports Network which is based out of Chicago, Illinois. During this episode, Will provides his take regarding recent coaching hires around the NFL. We discuss the Chicago Bears upcoming NFL draft. Will also predicts the outcomes for the NFC and AFC Championship games this weekend. You can follow Will on IG by searching the handle, @willgray.psn, or Pinewood by following, @pinewood.sport.

Quick daily reminder. The phrase we should avoid at all cost. You’ve heard this phrase in conversation. You may have even said it yourself.

Aaron Leonard is a PE teacher and the Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach at Belvidere North High School.During this episode, Aaron provides his reaction to sweeping the series between conference rival, Boylan High School, for the first time in Belvidere North history. We also dive into several topics related to coaching high school athletes, Aaron’s coaching goals, and of course, (with a Cheesehead on the podcast), the Green Bay Packers.

Dylan Pearson is the Chief Marketing Officer at Cube Group, Inc. He is a world class marketing strategist who previously founded the software development firm, Pondir, where he managed ad spend and collaborated with hundreds of businesses.During this episode, we discuss Dylan’s fascinating story from struggling to pay rent with a credit card to developing successful businesses. We also dive into several topics related to marketing, writing code, and the challenges of running a business.

Kavin Alexander is a Los Angeles-based former collegiate athlete turned videographer/cinematographer. He has over 5 years of experience working with content creators, music artists, and local businesses. Kavin has worked with Grammy award winning producer Hit-Boy and Ballislife; as well as, major brands such as Dick’s, C4, Jordan, and Draftkings. During this episode, we discuss Kavin’s recent content inspirations, along with his goals for 2024.

Quick daily reminder episode. Benaiah chased a lion down into a pit. Despite the poor conditions, he caught the lion and killed it. This is Joshua Medcalf’s version of the well-known story with the voiceover by Adam.

Sabree is a Doctor that specializes in Hematology and Oncology. He is also a lifelong and die hard Chicago Bears fan. During this episode we discuss the recent news at Hallas Hall. Sabree also gives us his predictions for Wildcard Weekend in the NFL.

Lauren Paul is a stay at home mom who just celebrated her four years sober milestone. During this episode, Lauren shares her story on struggling with alcoholism throughout college and her flight attendant career.

Quick daily reminder episode. Run to your duty. We were made to accomplish our life’s work. It starts right now, by getting up, and running to your duty.

Quick daily reminder episode. Don’t say maybe when you want to say no. The power we all have to protect our greatest resource.

Ariel is a 20 year old college student who serves part-time in the National Guard. Ariel spends time lifting weights in the gym as well as enhancing his overall physical and mental health. During this episode we discuss his experience joining the National Guard at the age of 17 and his fitness goals for 2024.

Will Gray is the owner and host of Pinewood Sports Network which is based out of Chicago, Illinois. During this episode, Will provides insights into Pinewood, recaps the Chicago Bears difficult loss to the Cleveland Browns and gives his take on which direction the Bears will go with Justin Fields. You can follow Will on IG by searching the handle, @willgray.psn, or Pinewood by following, @pinewood.sport.

Jason Plyler is a Saint Louis native, Saint Louis University alumnus and current Enterprise Area Manager. As a fitness junkie, Jason is striving daily to improve himself. During this episode we talk about his experience on 75 Hard, his successful start to his career at Enterprise, and a few fun stories about the friendship that we’ve developed.

Connor Spirtas joins Adam’s + 1 every Wednesday night to gear us up for everything we need to know as it relates to NFL Fantasy Football heading into the weekend. Connor Spirtas is an expert in NFL fantasy football and is associated with WalkersPicks. We also collaborate on multiple weekly TikTok live events on Wednesday’s and Sunday’s. You can follow Connor on TikTok and IG by searching the handle, @jaguars.WalterPicks.

Cori Blake is new to the radio world but was destined for it since she started talking at just 7 months old and hasn’t stopped since! With a personality and voice bigger than her hair (which is hard to believe), she’s here to bring joy, laughter, and engaging. During this episode Cori discusses her faith along with her journey to becoming the on-air radio host for 883WFEN.

Ryan Rutherford is a Professional fighter with over 50 fights in boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai. He is also the Co-Owner of Vice City Striking in Miami FL. During this episode Ryan discusses the lifestyle of working a 9 to 5 while owning and operating a new gym in Miami Florida.

Connor Spirtas joins Adam’s + 1 every Wednesday night to gear us up for everything we need to know as it relates to NFL Fantasy Football heading into the weekend. Connor Spirtas is an expert in NFL fantasy football and is associated with WalkersPicks. We also collaborate on a weekly TikTok live on Wednesday’s at 7PM CT. You can follow Connor on TikTok and IG by searching the handle, @jaguars.WalterPicks.

Will Gray is the owner and host of Pinewood Sports Network which is based out of Chicago, Illinois. During this episode, Will provides insights into Pinewood, recaps the Chicago Bears difficult loss to the Detroit Lions, and gives his take on what to watch out for during the remainder of the Bears season. You can follow Will on IG by searching the handle, @willgray.psn, or Pinewood by following, @pinewood.sport.

Connor Spirtas joins Adam’s + 1 every Wednesday night to gear us up for everything we need to know as it relates to NFL Fantasy Football heading into the weekend. Connor Spirtas is an expert in NFL fantasy football and is associated with WalkersPicks. We also collaborate on a weekly TikTok live on Wednesday’s at 7PM CT. You can follow Connor on TikTok and IG by searching the handle, @jaguars.WalterPicks.

Connor Spirtas joins Adam’s + 1 every Wednesday night to gear us up for everything we need to know as it relates to NFL Fantasy Football heading into the weekend. Connor Spirtas is an expert in NFL fantasy football and is associated with WalkersPicks. We also collaborate on a weekly TikTok live on Wednesday’s at 7PM CT. You can follow Connor on TikTok and IG by searching the handle, @jaguars.WalterPicks.

Connor Spirtas joins Adam’s + 1 every Wednesday night to gear us up for everything we need to know as it relates to NFL Fantasy Football heading into the weekend. Connor Spirtas is an expert in NFL fantasy football and is associated with WalkersPicks. We also collaborate on a weekly TikTok live on Wednesday’s at 7PM CT. You can follow Connor on TikTok and IG by searching the handle, @jaguars.WalterPicks.

Connor Spirtas joins Adam’s + 1 every Wednesday night to gear us up for everything we need to know as it relates to NFL Fantasy Football heading into the weekend. Connor Spirtas is an expert in NFL fantasy football and is associated with WalkersPicks. We also collaborate on a weekly TikTok live on Wednesday’s at 7PM CT. You can follow Connor on TikTok and IG by searching the handle, @jaguars.WalterPicks.

Connor Spirtas joins Adam’s + 1 every Wednesday night to gear us up for everything we need to know as it relates to NFL Fantasy Football heading into the weekend. Connor Spirtas is an expert in NFL fantasy football and is associated with WalkersPicks. We also collaborate on a weekly TikTok live on Wednesday’s at 7PM CT.

Connor Spirtas joins Adam’s + 1 every Wednesday night to gear us up for everything we need to know as it relates to NFL Fantasy Football heading into the weekend. Connor Spirtas is an expert in NFL fantasy football and is associated with WalkersPicks.We also collaborate on a weekly TikTok live on Wednesday’s at 7PM CT.You can follow him on TikTok and IG by searching the handle, @jaguars.WalterPicks.

Connor Spirtas joins Adam’s + 1 every Wednesday night to gear us up for everything we need to know as it relates to NFL Fantasy Football heading into the weekend. Connor Spirtas is an expert in NFL fantasy football and is associated with WalkersPicks.

Connor Spirtas joined the podcast to discuss via draft format the fantasy football matchups that we love and hate heading in to Week 3 of the NFL.