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On Episode 10 of Season 8 Robert sits down with Jesse on Fire again to discuss current events and the polarity of the modern day American culture. Dive into the conversation. Find Jesse on Fire: https://www.instagram.com/realjesseonfire/ Find Robert: https://www.instagram.com/bobbythebank Sponsored by Bullet Wealth https://www.youtube.com/c/BulletWealth Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 3:30- Biological wiring may be the problem with hostile men, not environment. 4:22- "If you want to stop shootings at school, stop selling to people who are still in school." (Merl) 6:17- In Israel, you have to get a doctor's note stating you are in sound physical and mental health, before you can purchase a firearm. 8:10- Despite how intense basic training became, Patton always remembered it was a game and would pass. 9:00- Patton excelled in training, becoming the top physical fitness competitor in his battalion. 11:52- Raising the age requirement to twenty one for purchasing a gun would be more effective at reducing shootings. 15:30- The Kyle Rittenhouse trail had many complications and controversies. 17:39- "The way the media twists everything is insane." (Patton) 20:22- There are no major differences between the two political parties that dominate the country, they keep distracting us. 22:40- Patton didn't segregate himself while growing up in Georgia, he decided to hang out with all kinds of people. 27:30- When Merl was eight, he witnessed the movie, The Accused, which had an intense rape scene. 31:03- Merl describes his disgust with the new Postmates commercial, the bottom menu. 33:16- It's not appropriate to have children attend a drag show and put money in the underwear of the performers. 35:45- "They should be teaching success principles about how to achieve your dreams." (Patton) 39:15- Gender dysphoria is a real thing. 40:51- Merl lived in the Bay Area for a long time before relocating to Austin, Texas. 43:15- Patton plays a lot of chess online, sometimes he can feel burned out on it. 45:00- One of Merl's favorite possessions is his RVLVR watch. 48:12- "I think the long form podcast is the hardest one to build." (Merl) 51:20- Clickbait is what drives the entire media apparatus. 56:00- Patton and Merl are both fans of Glover Teixeira. 1:00:55- SHEATH plans on introducing new products in the near future. 1:03:30- Merl is very interested in cryptocurrencies and NFT's. 1:08:02- Unfortunately, most school police officers are not ready to confront an active shooter. 1:12:00- The mom that saved her kids from the Uvalde school shooting demonstrated pure heroism. 1:14:10- Merl and Patton would both rush in to save their kids if any crisis. 1:17:26- JCS- Criminal Psychology, is one of Merl's favorite YouTube channels.

On Episode 9 of Season 8 Robert shares the story of the time he broke his leg during the last pizza delivery he ever made. Get ready for an intense ride into Storytime, a new RPG Segment. Find Robert: https://www.instagram.com/bobbythebank Sponsored by Bullet Wealth https://www.youtube.com/c/BulletWealth Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes:

On Episode 8 of Season 8 Robert is joined by UFC Champion Brandon Moreno. Brandon has a new co-main event card coming up and he returns to the RPG Podcast to share his thoughts on the upcoming fight and answer some of Robert's burning questions. During the conversation the two discuss Brandon's strategies to staying sharp after his last fight, his thoughts on fellow UFC Competitors, the ever-changing world of web content & social media + much more. Find Brandon Moreno: https://www.instagram.com/theassassinbaby/?hl=en Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 4:11- Moreno returns to the UFC octagon to battle Kai Kara-France on July 30th for an interim flyweight title fight. 5:24- Patton and Moreno both enjoy the fast pace of Dana White’s Contender Series. 6:50- Kai Kara-France and Brandon Moreno were both from the same season of The Ultimate Fighter. 9:19- After being cut from the UFC, Moreno entered Legacy Fighting Alliance where he performed exceptionally, winning the championship belt at LFA 69 in 2019. 11:20- Moreno considers Alexandre Pantoja a good and tough opponent. 14:00- There were many excuses from Figueiredo about fighting Moreno again. 16:49- Moreno is putting in more work than ever and making necessary changes to be ready for another championship title match. 18:21- When Moreno is in full training mode, he will wake up at 7:30AM or earlier and make breakfast before his first workout. 19:13- On Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Saturday’s, Moreno focuses on lifting weights. 21:35- Moreno is coached full time by James Krause. 22:45- “You need to have discipline and you need to be focused. Have people around you who push you to be better.” (Moreno) 23:53- “I don’t like to put my work on social media because you know, a lot of the spies.” (Moreno) 24:55- Moreno is faithful that his training parter Yazmin Jauregui will be champion one day in the strawweight division. 29:00- For recovery, Moreno will sometimes sit in an ice bath to overcome tight muscles. At the UFC Performance Institute, he will cycle between the hot jacuzzi and cold tub. 31:09- UFC fighters are subject to random drug testing. 32:00- “I don’t like Chael Sonnen.” (Moreno) 34:50- After the first fight with Figueiredo, Moreno decided to use stem cell therapy to alleviate a shoulder injury. 37:13- Moreno wants to be a well rounded martial artist and doesn’t have a favorite style of fighting. 40:08- Dealing with drama is uncomfortable for Moreno, he would rather focus on training and his family. 42:42- The biggest goal for Moreno is getting the belt back at one hundred twenty five pounds. 45:15- Moreno believes that social media is being obnoxious to Khabib Nurmagomedov because they continue to ask when he will return to the octagon. 48:17- Having confidence in your speaking abilities is important to expand your skill set.

On Episode 7 of Season 8 Robert is joined by Shaahin Cheyenne. Born in Iran, Shaahin Cheyene is an award winning entrepreneur, writer and filmmaker currently based in Los Angeles, California. In the early 1990's while still in his teens, Cheyenne spearheaded the “Smart Drug Movement” by inventing and branding the original Herbal Ecstacy and over 200 other award-winning products. During the conversation the two share a wealth of information about how to generate income in the modern internet age, and the mindset behind success as a CEO + much more. Find Shaahin: https://www.instagram.com/hackandgrowrich/ Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 3:21- Cheyenne is an accomplished entrepreneur, specializing in Amazon sales. He runs www.fbasellercourse.com. 5:02- “Anybody can now start an Amazon business, and run it basically while they’re on vacation.” (Cheyenne) 6:58- Any business you get into will have its problems, the role of the entrepreneur is solving those problems. 8:20- Cheyenne and his family migrated from Iran to the United States in the late 1970’s. His father worked at a pizza shop and dry cleaning business for nearly thirty years to support the family. 10:12- Cheyenne is a mentor at The Founder Institute, led by Adeo Ressi. 11:15- It is not an easy or cheap to train employees. 13:06- ‘Hack And Grow Rich’ is Cheyenne’s podcast that talks about unconventional hacks for making money. 14:00- ‘Billion’ is the book Cheyenne wrote about his rise to ultra success in the herbal ecstasy market. 15:07- “We’re really heavily investing in our inventory to make sure the we are ready for any kind of viral moment.” (Patton) 15:56- Cheyenne is excited to try SHEATH during his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training. 17:50- The herbal ecstasy pill was a combination of herbs that would mimic the effects of synthetic ecstasy. 18:20- Cheyenne was responsible for the technology of vape pens and had the first public vape company. 20:00-“I put all my eggs in the Amazon basket.” (Cheyenne) 22:35- Cheyenne is very weary of drop-shipping. 26:10- Finding the best people at what they do, paying them fairly and having them produce results are some strong points that Cheyenne believes in. 29:50- You can’t give up on your brilliant ideas, Patton knew he wouldn’t quit with SHEATH. 31:00- Cheyenne experienced bullying and racism growing up in Los Angeles, eventually he learned how to fight and didn’t back down when challenged. 34:00- “If you’re down, you don’t inspire the people around you.” (Cheyenne) 36:50- The two commonalities of successful people are performance and network. 39:30- Cheyenne isn’t personal friends with Jeff Bezos, but they have emailed in the past. 41:25- “We have over twenty thousand five star reviews and we have sold over a quarter million pairs.” (Patton) 43:05- Ironically, people can be afraid of failure and success. 45:45- Patton believes in the power of tattooing what you’re committed and most passionate about. 48:30- The harder you work, the more likely you’re going to encounter a lucky situation. 49:29- “There’s gonna be no dinner if you’re not cooking anything.” (Cheyenne) 51:07- Cheyenne is a high school dropout. 52:49- Booking people as guests on other podcasts is one of Cheyenne’s specialities, he helps run www.podcastcola.com. 55:15- One of the great forms of influence is authority. 57:45- The longevity of podcasting is timeless. 1:00:30- Cheyenne was determined and fearless about getting herbal ecstasy into the nightclub scene. 1:04:20- Patton and Cheyenne are both fans of Onnit. 1:05:16- Having these other competitors with us, it validates our proof of concept.” (Patton)

On Episode 6 of Season 8 Robert is joined by Colum "Collie" Tyrrell. Collie is a comedian, truck driver and host of the Colum Tyrrell Podcast. During the podcast the two dive into the world of Comedy they are both so fascinated by, and share why comedy is an essential element to a good life. Laughter is the best medicine. Enjoy the show. Find Jason: https://www.instagram.com/columtyrrell Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:01- Tyrrell is an Irish comedian who is friends with a few of Patton’s former guests. 2:45- Tyrrell wants to start a UFC live stream with other New York based comedians. 4:08- Patton doesn’t enjoy watching one sided fights. 6:11- Terrell started performing comedy in Ireland, 2011. He moved to New York in 2014. 8:58- “No one has ever succeeded in it that has stopped.” (Tyrrell) 10:27- Performing stand up was one of those things Patton knew he had to try. 13:00- Patton unfortunately didn’t mesh well with the local comedians because of their poor attitudes. 15:00- The success of his YouTube channel and podcast has allowed Tyrrell the ability to not rely on making money performing on stage. 17:45- One of the reasons Tyrrell chose to pursue comedy is because it didn’t feel like work due to how much he enjoyed it. 20:40- Tyrrell references how Bill Burr uses jokes from former podcasts to add into his new specials. 22:31- Patton and Tyrrell are both big fans of Adam Sandler. 25:30- Tyrrell was “boozing hard” during the pandemic. 29:10- Cancel culture is real but doesn’t seem to be long lasting. 31:06- Patton once drove a motorcycle on the sidewalk and almost got pulled over, but eventually the cop found where he lived and got him in trouble. 34:50- In jail, Patton was robbed of his Tang drink mix powder. 38:23- Tyrrell has experimented with many different drugs, including DMT. 41:30- Patton and Tyrrell are both familiar with Psilocybin mushrooms. 45:00- If you don’t experience anything profound or transformational during the ceremony, at least have fun and stay positive. 46:25- “Luis J. Gomez is my Thomas Edison.” (Tyrrell) 50:00- Getting information from successful YouTuber’s is a great source. 52:34- Most of the comedy scene keeps their works in progress hush hush. 57:10- Being consistent and keeping your quality high in whatever you do will lead to success. 1:00:22- Patton believes that Tyrrell will be very successful with comedy. 1:02:02- Terrell has worked with many different minorities in the construction business, having grown up doing different manual labor jobs to support himself. 1:05:21- “Get a sense of humor, and enjoy the world.” (Patton)

On Episode 5 of Season 8 Robert is joined by Jason Azevedo. Jason has had his heart in business development since an early age, starting a very successful apparel company that grew from humble garage beginnings to annual gross billings of over a million dollars at age 15. By 18 Jason was doing millions in business with Starbucks, Nike, Disney, Marvel, Volkswagen, Audi, Lucas films, Dodgers and countless NBA teams. Jason and Robert talk about his journey revitalizing America’s manufacturing sector to provide great products, made by fulfilled and well respected employees in the United States. He is the CSO of MRCA which is a private investment firm with a focus on the smaller end of the middle market, investing in established US manufacturing companies with experienced management teams and solid growth prospects. Find Jason: https://www.instagram.com/jasonazevedomrca Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 3:33- Azevdeo gave up beach life in Los Angeles to start a farm in Texas. 4:41- Patton has found memories of raising chickens during his childhood. 6:05- The first business venture Azevdeo did was printing shirts with his older brother at age fifteen. 7:41- Having mentors from an early age helped Azevdeo avoid many major pitfalls in business. 10:01- Azevdeo believes that America can succeed with textile sewing. 11:31- “We would like to be made in America.” (Patton) 13:21- Azevdeo believes that China has lost its competitive edge. 15:34- “Manufacturing jobs are not what a lot of people thought about for the last thirty, forty years.” (Azevdeo) 17:30- It’s important to know the communities you’re in. 19:39- Azevdeo lives in the countryside, about thirty five minutes Southeast of Austin, Texas. 22:30- Patton and his wife, Stacy enjoy living outside of the city and tucked away in the mountains. 24:18- “I have a picture of a plane on every vision board I have.” (Patton) 27:22- “Manufacturers are not known for marketing themselves.” (Azevdeo) 30:19- In the beginning of looking for manufacturers, Patton was laughed off the phone after asking for a small batch order. 33:30- Patton recently had to compete with another underwear company that had a booth at the International Sportsmen’s Expo. 36:00- Many people in America are weary of the price of labor and make the excuse that it is the reason they’re unprofitable. 38:10- Azevdeo believes that fuel costs will continue to rise. 41:40- It is very important for the manufacturing industry to continue developing and creating more jobs. 44:38- Patton is open to the idea of having only one pair made in America as a start to see how it performs. 48:10- We cannot go back to our old ways of mass manufacturing that yielded more errors. 51:50- There are so many supply and demand factors when it comes to getting the right color for materials. 52:50- Azevdeo runs a private equity firm with his brother called MRCA, Manufacturing Revitilization Corporation America. 55:33- “No business partnership is every easy.” (Azevdeo) 57:45- Azevdeo is a regular practitioner of Yoga and recommends it to his team. 1:00:26- Patton does enjoy giving out helpful information to up and coming business owners.

On Episode 4 of Season 8 Robert is joined by Creative Director, Men's Group Host and Plant Medicine Practitioner, David Redish. Robert and David met at a Men's Retreat last year and both have a great perspective on life to share. During the conversation the two dive into topics like men's work, plant medicine, meditation, relationships and much more. This is one for the books. Find David: https://www.davidredish.com/ Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 2:57- Redish and Patton met months ago at a Men’s wellness retreat. 4:54- Redish is going to complete an eighth week course with Innate Path that incorporates medicinal Ketamine and Cannabis. 6:23- “Going on a psychedelic journey is like going on a voyage into a foreign land.” (Redish) 8:45- Shortening negative thinking helps to keep you out of a bad loop. 10:00- Redish identifies having a more feminine side even as a male, while his wife falls into a masculine side primarily. 12:30- Patton reflects on feeling hypocritical about judging people that have emotional triggers. 15:15- The big question, are you craving or averting perfection ? 17:35- “Pick your poison.” (Patton) 19:19- “That’s how we evolve generation to generation, sharing our good and our bad.” (Redish) 21:52- “Look, you’re happy, don’t fuck with it.” (Patton) 24:36- Redish didn’t feel too competitive about anything growing up, but felt more ambitious about film making at age fifteen. 28:25- Even before sports, having an athletic physique deemed you a warrior and leader. 29:55- Redish has ancestors that were known for making hats. 31:03- Patton is eleven percent Native American. 33:11- The mainstream news is not natural or needed. 35:25- Every morning, Patton practices his transcendental meditation. 38:44- Even if you can’t fall asleep easily at night, the meditation practice will help your body rest. 40:20- The most difficult part of Redish’s ten day meditation retreat was the stillness that made him work through the hip pain he had been experiencing for some time. 42:55- A big part of the first three days was going over the inhalation technique where you’re only sensing through the nostrils. 46:08- “Everything does pass, doesn’t it?” (Patton) 47:34- Patton has a meditation closet that is blacked out and has a chair. 49:54- Psilocybin gives Redish a strange awkward physical feeling that can pass or come back. 53:44- Some people have not been able to integrate the necessary changes the plant medicines gives you insight on. 56:30- Patton views his podcasts as video journals. 58:08- Comedy podcasts are some of Redish’s favorite media. 1:02:07- SHEATH is the preferred underwear for Redish.

On Episode 3 of Season 8 Robert is joined by fitness director of The Mark Hotel in New York, Dan Flores. During the conversation Dan shares tips on the lifestyle of lifting, diet, schedule, social media and who could benefit from personal training. They also touch briefly on the vision, manifestation and the law of attraction. Find Jesse: https://www.instagram.com/danflorestraining Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show notes: 2:52- Flores is the director of fitness at The Mark Hotel in New York City. 4:44- The one minute pull up is one of Flores’s favorite exercises. 7:17- Patton and Flores both enjoy drinking red wine. 8:27- Being able to fall into a calorie deficit consistently is a way to ensure you don’t gain excess weight. 9:54- Once Patton switched from eating bacon to oatmeal for breakfast, he felt more energized throughout the day and in his workout. 12:08- A big part of helping clients for Flores is ensuring they know how to count their macro nutrients. 14:02- Patton and his wife are raising chickens with the hopes of having farm fresh eggs in abundance. 15:40- Most people are under the impression that eggs have to stay in the refrigerator. 17:00- Flores was born in Manhattan, New York and resides in Brooklyn. 19:19- “The homeless are on the subway like it is their living room.” (Flores) 20:45- San Francisco and New York City have some major problems with homelessness. 22:32- Inflation has been very crazy lately and Flores has seen his home price increase. 25:40- Flores has high end clients that are prominent in the financial industries. 28:43- The experience in the gym is what long term clients value the most. 30:35- The longest client relationship Flores has is eighteen years. 32:19- Another side of training his clients is checking in and doing a fitness consultation periodically. 35:00- Being in the Upper East Side allows Flores to select other trainers in the area he can use at the hotel. 36:50- “Be careful what you wish for.” (Flores) 38:17- Flores stays motivated when he has the opportunity to help someone. 40:23- Patton and Flores are both forty four years old. 41:40- Because of the pandemic, Flores realized how important social media marketing was and began to do online classes via Zoom. 45:00- Continuing to refine and develop the product is a necessity for Flores. 47:41- Flores has a positive relationship with the physician at The Mark Hotel and plans to have him on a podcast to talk about biohacking and the different approaches for optimizing. 48:35- Flores is an intermittent faster will usually have his last meal around 11:00PM and won’t eat again until 4:00PM. 50:51- Being two hundred and twenty pounds requires Flores to eat at least twenty nine hundred calories. 54:40- “I gotta bring the energy to the session.” (Flores) 55:27- Flores played as a professional football player for an arena league. 56:27- Flores began personal training in 2000. 58:55- In the early phase of his personal training business, Flores read many self help books to give him insights and advantages. 59:52- “You’re never done with goals, it’s always you reach one goal, and then it is the next goal.” (Patton) 1:02:55- There is a good quality to remain hungry and never be fully satisfied for too long. 1:06:00- Patton extend an invite to Flores for a workout in Colorado. 1:08:30- Flores was able to double his Instagram following since November. 1:11:15- Patton and Flores are both fans of Mr. Beast.

On Episode 2 of Season 8 Robert is joined by host of the YouTube Channel Jesse On Fire. During the conversation Jesse shares how he grew his YouTube channel from TikTok, the content on his channel, social media in general, free speech and much more. Find Jesse: https://www.youtube.com/c/JesseONFIRE1/featured Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show notes: 2:55- Jesse is the host of the YouTube channel, Jessie ON FIRE. 3:45- Jesse breaks down the absurdity of Cenk Uygur’s shit talking Joe Rogan and Bill Maher. 5:24- Patton has a common sense, conservative political viewpoint. 7:25- “On the COVID side, to not mention that almost 80% of all COVID deaths were people who were obese is borderline criminal. 9:22- A big part of Jesse’s role is to recognize when something has been edited dishonestly and is misinformation. 12:18- Patton and Jesse both agree that the mainstream news has been infiltrated by government agencies. 14:56- The original content Jesse put out on TikTok was talking about MMA. 15:55- Jesse ON EVERYTHING is Jesse's side channel where no topics are out of discussion. 18:41- There has been a lot of controversy and hypocrisy with the college swimmer Lia Thomas. 21:50- Jesse brings up Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his Twitter ‘Bees’ who support his every move. 25:36- “The value of Twitter is not measured like a regular business.” 27:30- Rising interest rates are concerning people who are looking to buy a new home. 32:12- “You need to stay working, you can’t just quit, no matter how much money you have, you gotta stay toiling and busy.” (Patton) 33:14- Putting in ground work even as the CEO, Patton takes orders at the warehouse and helps run the new storefront in Woodland Park, Colorado. 35:46- Jesse’s regular job is working big deals in high tech automation. 37:23- “I have no minutes off, none.” 38:48- Jesse had to take six weeks off practicing Jiu-Jitsu after dealing with his first injury. 41:33- “I meditate everyday, first thing in the morning.” (Patton) 44:04- Patton explains how last year he felt the donation spirit of Oprah overcome him. 46:35- Trauma can have a permanent effect on your posture and movement patterns. 48:09- A lot people do not know how to whip there foot in a kick. 49:42- Jesse is a big fan of Kamaru Usman. 51:52- Patton enjoys fighters who can sell fights and build hype. 55:13- “You could hit that guy with a two by four.” 58:40- “Everyone makes more as a champion.” 1:01:02- Ngannou is represented by a very wealthy management group. 1:03:52- Using weighted gloves can make it feel like you are punching like a sledgehammer. 1:06:50- It has been very difficult for fighters to negotiate their pay with the UFC. 1:08:13- Patton beliefs in rehearsing winning and visualizing it over and over.

On Episode 1 of Season 8 Robert is joined by Comedian and Founder of GAS Digital Network, Luis J. Gomez. During the conversation the Luis tells the story of his entrepreneurial upbringing and the founding of his podcast network. The two also share stories of challenges they faced on the way to success and share tips for taking action toward your goals in life. This is one for the books. Find Luis: https://www.instagram.com/gomezcomedy/ Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show notes: 2:55- Gomez is the founder of GAS Digital Network. Ralph Sutton is the owner and copartner. 4:05- GAS stands for Gomez and Sutton. 4:43- Producing Skankfest falls under the same umbrella of marketing for the podcast network. 7:06- Big Jay Oakerson is the one who connected Gomez and Sutton. 9:33- “My whole schooling career has been figuring out how to get maximum results out of the bare minimum.” (Gomez) 10:31- Gomez got his start in comedy being a promoter selling tickets for the New York Comedy Club. 12:55- After getting experience producing shows and running a street team, Gomez began to have the itch to perform comedy himself. 16:11- From an early age, Gomez has had an entrepreneurial spirit. 18:56- “I wasn’t good in school, I wasn’t good at working for someone else.” (Gomez) 20:41- “Most people don’t act on their ideas.” (Gomez) 24:00- You can’t let other people talk you out of what you’re meant to do. 26:37- Having a solid producer is very helpful for podcasting. 29:00- Experiencing the loss of his father at age four, Gomez feels that it made him a better person. 31:15- Patton’s former wife died from alcoholism eight years ago, and the tears he and his daughter Madison shared together brought them closer than ever. 35:35- Putting your head down and continuing to swing and burying yourself in work can help transmute your darkest times. 37:32- “Shine the light back on the book you were reading, bitch.” (Patton) 39:39- “I like to talk about the stories before I go over them.” (Gomez) 42:35- Having a limitless, abidance mentality will help yourself and remind others that there is enough to go around. 43:55- “I think most people, 99% of the people don’t have a belief in their own ability to achieve some sort of greatness.” (Gomez) 47:07- You have to play your best hand with the cards you’re dealt. 48:53- After Gomez stopped taking Vyvance and Adderall, he began smoking cannabis more. 52:17- Gomez will do nine to ten hours of podcasting a week. 52:31- Every Monday at 1:15PM, Gomez has a meeting with his producers and staff of the podcast network. 56:46- Legion of Skanks fans are a special breed of people. 1:00:21- There’s going to be a legendary lineup at Skankfest 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

On Episode 12 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Zach Jewell. Zach is the founder of the nonprofit organization Into The Dark Blue, which creates space for men to discuss their mental health. During the conversation the two dive into a deep and authentic discussion touching on topics surrounding physical health, mental health, gratitude and the cultural climate we have all found ourselves in. Find Zach: https://www.instagram.com/intothe_darkblue/ Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show notes: 3:25- Jewell has recently been putting in way more work at the gym lifting weights to build a solid physique. 4:42- “We’re talking about my six hundred pound life and glorifying this type of behavior, and it is not conducive to mental health.” (Patton) 6:06- Body dysmorphia is a very real thing and can be scary because even if you’re healthy and look good, you still can’t enjoy yourself. 7:17- Because he is already naturally skinny, Jewell does only a fifteen minute cardio warm up before weight training. 8:55- Patton has been practicing his pistol squat to increase his mobility performance, one side has still not been able to hold the form. 10:20- After a ten minute Tai Chi session last week, Patton felt his body temperature go up so he decided to get into an ice bath and work to break his previous time record. 11:45- “I think it’s good to stay grounded on that base level sometimes, even if it’s not all the time.” (Patton) 13:45- Even with the uncertainty of the dollar economy, crypto continues to make gains. 15:15- The Into The Dark Blue represents going into our inner depths, understanding who we are at our core. 18:34- Jewell has helped launch nine mens mental health groups spread across Texas, Colorado, California, Washington, Tennessee and Ohio. 21:01- Everyone does experience stress on an individual level, no one is exempt. 24:29- The first ten chapters of Jim Kwik’s book, ‘Limitless’ were too slow paced, but once Patton began reading chapter eleven on focus, his interest spiked and began being able to relate fully to the material and benefit in the day to day habits. 27:20- Thinking of your focus as a light and what to shine it on gave Patton a deeper perspective and grounding to continue shining on what he is working on. 31:06- Having pure focus in the first three to six seconds of meeting someone will help retain their name. 34:09- In meditation, it is okay to think as long as you can address them as only thoughts. 36:53- “We’re taught that consequences are a negative thing.” (Jewell) 38:30- It is liberating to have powerful daily positive self talk. 41:14- You don’t have to brag, but it’s very important to address your progress and victories no matter how small. 44:00- Jewell still works side jobs until he has grant funding for his non-profit and can live off a salary. 46:00- School is not meant for everyone. 50:00- It’s important to have a ground up understanding when running a company. 52:13- Because of his former management position at Amazon in Seattle, Jewell was able to finally travel internationally, first visiting Scotland. 54:30- Patton and Jewell have both visited Iceland and enjoyed it. 55:45- Going to Egypt and Greece are some top destinations for Patton and Jewell. 57:02- Patton enjoys the rolling hills of Kentucky. 1:00:31- Jewell really enjoyed trying Cacao at the Church of the Sacred Womb and listening to Patton’s live podcast at the debut party of the TIMEWHEEL Podcast Network. 1:04:48- Suicide is not worth it. 1:07:11- There are always ups and downs but it gets better when you’re talking to others and not alone. 1:08:40- “Helping people is one of the best things you can do in this life.” (Patton)

On Episode 11 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Max Pohl. Max is an entrepreneur who has created Balance Chiropractic, which proudly provides an unconventional approach for complex spinal and neurological conditions. Max is a practitioner of Meditation and Mindfulness and he uses these practices to inform his business practices. During the conversation the two dive into these topics for an in-person podcast at the studio at SHEATH HQ. Find Sammy: https://www.instagram.com/dr.max_pohl/ Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show notes: 3:50- Dr. Max Pohl is the owner of Balance Chiropractic in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 4:47- “We’re capable of so much more than we think we are.” (Pohl) 6:23- Patton and Pohl are part of a mastermind group that has gained some inspiration through Mr. Beast, the number one content creator on YouTube. 7:40- A big part of a mastermind alliance is the accountability between members. 9:05- Pohl feels so much more focused after stopping his Adderall prescription he used throughout his college career. 10:05- To calm his body down and enter into a sustained, focused state, Pohl will meditate daily for a minimum of twenty five minutes. 11:30- Patton will meditate twice daily, upon waking and right after finishing lunch. 13:05- Not becoming irritated over dumb shit is one of the effects Patton has noticed since beginning a consistent meditation practice in November. 16:13- Pohl is a big believer that meditation is working the mental muscles. 18:45- For Pohl, meditation is more about clearing things out in the short term energetically. 21:04- Whenever a big challenge comes to Patton, he will go a run to move his body and clear out any uncertainty, by halfway through the run, he can come up with a solution. 24:40- “Action is the last step of manifestation.” (Pohl) 27:24- “I’ve never done a kick flip.” (Patton) 30:30- Creating happiness is within, it cannot be bought externally. 32:35- Last year, Patton and his wife Stacy fostered ten dogs. 35:35- Having emotional intelligence is crucial to being a creator of your life. 37:10- “I need to start setting some more intention.” (Patton) 41:00- Patton picked a different mantra for his transcendental meditation practice, and advises you keep it a secret. 43:17- From 2015 to 2018, Patton felt immensely sleep deprived and had difficulty conducting team meetings. 45:25- A big source of pride for Patton has come from opening the SHEATH storefront in Woodland Park, Colorado. 49:16- Patton can usually achieve the same cracks and pops from chiropractic work with yoga. 50:20- The atlas bone is emphasized in Pohl’s practice, for foundational correction. 52:50- Putting unnecessary pressure on your spine is very bad for your stress level. 55:48- “We live in a disconnected society.” (Pohl) 58:01- The ‘Mouth of God’ refers physiologically to the opening of the skull where the brain turns into the brain stem and then turns into the spinal cord. 1:01:20- Patton wants the SHEATH storefront to have a similar vibe to Meow Wolf. 1:03:44- Overcoming challenges is a part of having a business.

On Episode 10 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Personal Trainer & Steel Mace Coach Sammy Sandoval. Sammy shares where life has taken him since the two last podcasted, and then they take a deep dive into their thoughts on breathwork, meditation, fitness, self improvement, the mastermind principle, among many other interesting topics. Find Sammy: https://www.instagram.com/samboslice88/ Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show notes: 3:55- Sandoval has increased his coaching efforts at Your Fitness 365 since COVID restrictions have been going down. 4:09- “Since we have reopened, everything is just growing. Couldn’t ask for anything better, we have a great team over here.” (Sandoval) 6:08- Becoming more active outdoors is something that many families have implemented since the lockdown. 6:49- Sandoval recently earned his level one certification through Enlifted coaches group. 8:38- Patton recently attended a transcendental meditation course to deepen his practice. 10:50- Having a guide is a big help in life, the key is to continue learning and applying what works best for you. 11:30- When Sandoval visits his mother’s grave site annually, he will perform one thousand steel mace swings to honor her. 14:15- Instead of using the Peloton app for running, Patton will swing his steel mace to the pace of the workout. 14:57- Sandoval teaches a weekly steel mace class in San Antonio, Texas. 15:49- Progressive house and trance is what Sandoval prefers to listen to during his workout, and sometimes he will not bring his phone. 17:50- Box breathing (equal inhale, hold, exhale, hold out) helps to calm the central nervous system and bring your awareness to center. This is the first thing that Sandoval teaches to his clients. 19:01- Crocodile breathing helps with relieving pressure in the rib cage. 20:26- “My strength training, I have to lift or I feel my joints, I’m more prone to injury if I don’t get my strength training in.” (Sandoval) 23:35- Your Fitness 365 has members from all different areas of the city because of its 24/7 access. 25:47- Sandoval uses google sheets to keep his clients data updated easily. 28:08- When you workout and get stronger in the gym, it helps you be more proficient in what you enjoy doing outside of the gym. 30:44- One of Patton’s inspirations is Mr. Beast, the number one content creator on YouTube. 33:37- It is vital to have a community you can ask for help from to continue growing and leveling up. 35:19- Patton feels a new level of mental composure after building consistency with his meditation practice. 38:36- Saying you get to do something instead of should do something takes away the pressure and makes the activity fun. 41:38- Writing personal events out in a story format helps externalize things and helps create space and emotional clarity. 46:00- Kyle Kingsbury is one of Sandoval’s inspirations for practicing and teaching breath work. 48:06- “Learn, grow, share.” (Sandoval) 52:07- When you are breathing fully, your posture improves and you begin to relax and feel confident. 55:02- So many things are in your mind that try to pull you away from the present moment and will cause stress if left unchecked. 57:51- Being able to payoff debts has been a source of pride for Sandoval. 59:37- Patton has been studying the love languages and enjoys doing acts of service for his wife. 1:01:53- The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell is Patton’s new favorite book. 1:04:36- Sandoval considers the scriptures from the Bible as spiritual reps. 1:06:20- Be the light in the world to uplift others.

On Episode 9 of Season 7 Robert is joined by host of the popular YouTube channel TheQuartering, Jeremy Hambly. The two dive into their respective views on the current climate in the internet and the world at large. From the ever-changing views of opposing parties, to taking action in life over posturing, this is a deep dive into the mind of Jeremy. Enjoy. Find Jeremy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfwE_ODI1YTbdjkzuSi1Nag Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show notes: 3:26- Hambly runs his YouTube channel named, The Quartering. He describes it as a ‘news distillery.’ 6:40- Truth seeking is one of Hambly’s main core values. 9:16- Hambly doesn’t know exactly where he fits in politically, but he knows that the people need to be left alone. 12:00- Patton needs to register for the Libertarian party and hopes that one day David Smith will run for President. 13:10- “If you’re terminally online, it will poison you.” (Hambley) 15:15- Hambley has a deep issue with TikTok, feeling that is does more harm than good. 16:25- Patton recommends hiring a mentor if you’re feeling lost and not setting any goals. 18:58- Even if someone has differing beliefs from you, that does not mean you can’t enjoy being around them. 23:53- Hambley still watches sports, but he never lets it ruin his day if his team loses. 26:40- One thing that annoys Hambly is when sports stars preach their political opinions. 30:19- ESPN became too political for Hambly’s taste. 32:05- Virtue signaling is something that keeps happening in politics instead of actual work that helps change the world for the better. 35:19- The overall population is much more understanding of LGBT culture now. 36:25- There is a large racism issue in China that is often not talked about. 39:24- Hambly is very skeptical of Putin’s power. 43:20- Some of Hambly’s family worked as nurses during the peak of the pandemic. 45:10- Once Hambly got sick with COVID, it made things very difficult for him. 47:30- Patton and his wife have not caught COVID. 49:09- “It was funny how the flu disappeared.” (Hambly) 52:30- There is so much hypocrisy within politics, no one is the perfect candidate for President. 54:41- Hambly wants the government to protect us but also stay out of our private affairs. 57:10- One of the problems Hambly had with President Trump was when he fired missiles into Syria early in his presidency. 58:50- “We could drill all the oil we need in this country.” (Hambly) 1:00:08- Not having a solid infrastructure is one of the current challenges that the electrical vehicle market is facing. 1:02:50- “I need new blood, new ideas.” (Hambly) 1:07:43- Hambly rose to great success once he found passion for covering things he finds interesting, notably the news.

On Episode 8 of Season 7 Robert is joined by writer and podcast host Michael Malice. During the conversation the two dive into Michael's upbringing, his work schedule, views on success, mentorship and motivation plus much more. They also announce the Malice collaboration pair, Dynamite Red, available now on SheathUnderwear.com. Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show notes: 2:52- The Michael Malice Dynamite pair is the newest design from SHEATH. 4:00- Malice prefers to fly below the radar but still wants to get his point of view across publicly. 5:05- One of Malice’s earliest memories was calling his grandmother in San Francisco and hanging up on her as a prank. 6:44- Generally, women do have a better memory than men. 7:35- Patton’s earliest memory was when he was five years old and accidentally used a wire brush to clean his parents car, scratching it up heavily and getting yelled at for it. 7:57- Malice has one sibling, a younger sister. 9:25- Malice was raised in a Russian household, initially not having American values until he relocated here. 11:07- Having a backup plan is one of the characteristics of Malice’s Russian upbringing. 12:43- Malice jokingly calls Lex Fridman, ‘anti-social and a robot.’ 13:42- To defeat writer’s block, Malice will make himself write for two hours a day, whether he wants to or not. 15:50- Malice is weary of self help books. 17:41- “We all go through stages in life, you know, I was washing golf carts five years ago.” (Patton) 20:45- When someone asks for your advice, be honest and don’t just give a generic answer they have already considered. 24:16- “Willpower is finite.” (Malice) 26:19- In the past, Malice worked for Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan doing technical support. 27:59- Harvey Pekar was Malice’s mentor before he passed away in 2010. 30:01- “I think it’s just fun that I can put underwear model in my resume.” (Malice) 31:10- Malice breaks down his experience of visiting North Korea ten years ago. 34:17- ‘Pecking order’ is a term from the bird world describing hierarchy. 37:30- Former President Donald Trump did bring in people on his staff that were already known in the community, when he said they would be outsiders who would help reform and change. 39:35- Malice believes the Ukraine and Russian conflict is not America’s problem. 42:10- Patton doesn’t like it when one fighter totally dominates the other. 44:36- Ayn Rand is one of Malice’s biggest inspirations to write. 48:22- Malice is excited and inspired by having friends who are special in their own way. 50:46- Twitter and Drudge Report are two sources of news for Malice. 52:50- Patton and Malice are both not fans of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 55:23- Malice rips apart the new Matrix film. 56:09- Malice’s favorite superhero film is Batman Returns. 1:00:30- Having a government doesn’t mean that everything will work properly. 1:03:05- Patton and Malice are both fans of the movie Fight Club.

On Episode 7 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Blaire White. Blaire has made a name for herself over the years with her extremely popular YouTube channel. She has been featured on The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast, Ben Shapiro, Dr. Phil and many more shows, showcasing her charisma and no-BS attitude. Recently she moved to Austin where she has made friends with Michael Malice and many more in the political and podcast arena. During the podcast we learn her story of success, how she started her channel and her views on modern day America. This is one for the books. Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show notes: 3:55- White didn’t know she would become a YouTube personality when she was in college studying compute science. 4:52- Due to public scrutiny for speaking her beliefs at her college, White decided to post on the internet to avoid censorship, not knowing she would go viral after one video. 6:42- Patton feels he is pretty open minded, treating each individual as an individual, remembering at some point they were a baby. 9:09- In first grade, White knew she would one day become famous. 11:09- Michael Malice and Blair White both moved to Austin, Texas on September 1st. 13:28- White appeared on the Dr. Phil show last year, but it was never released because it was too controversial. 16:46- Joe Rogan is a good example of staying true to yourself and not allowing others to intimidate you. 19:05- The corporate media targeted Joe Rogan which was a big turnoff for millions of people who admire him. 22:43- The Canadian trucking revolt has spawned a lot of reflection on the American riots of Summer 2020. 27:00- There is a lot of behind the scenes work with the mainstream media that involves politicians and secretive government agencies. 28:40- “It’s scary how easily people are controlled.” (White) 31:00- Despite the dark times that are happening, we are stilling the most privledged lifestyle in history. 32:35- Ratings for mainstream media are at an all time high, which is not a surprise with how much garbage we have been fed to believe. 33:35- Retail shortages have been very apparent lately due to COVID. 35:40- White mentions the importance of having multiple streams of income available. 39:47- America still provides people the opportunity to live at their highest potential. 42:05- You have to understand that it is not a bad thing to advance in life and earn more money. 44:30- Patton discusses the social structure of the United States Army. 45:50- Gary Vaynerchuk inspired Patton to overcome his fear of public speaking and going live on social media. 47:54- White will be doing more live debates in the summer and fall during the midterm elections. 50:25- The mainstream media never makes the playing field fair for both spectrums of ideologies. 53:25- There are many false narratives that are reinforced frequently that keep people separated and in conflict. 55:00- “Hopefully people come to their senses over time.” (Patton) 57:10- Some of White’s hobbies are shopping and working out at the gym. 1:00:05- Austin, Texas has been a great place to continue building counter culture against the mainstream illusions.

On Episode 6 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Coach, Massage Therapist, Men's Physique Competitor and Entrepreneur, EJ Lansang. EJ learned about SHEATH through his lifting partner Steven, one of the core members of the SHEATH team. In this podcast EJ shares his story of creating the 'Warrior Mindset' that has driven his success. The two touch on dealing with challenges, maintaining a positive outlook, wellness practices that keep you sharp, and how to start your day off right, plus much more. Sponsored by 3rd Eye Cacao (Use Code 'TIMEWHEEL' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://thirdeyecacao.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show notes: 3:50- Lansang grew up in Hawaii with a Filipino family who didn’t have healthy eating habits, ultimately leading to his father passing away from a painful battle with cancer. By the time he was in college, Lansang was fully passionate about health and fitness, and his father’s last wish was to have him share those gifts with the world. 5:51- For college, Lansang relocated to Michigan where he would met his wife who was working on a start up nail salon business. His wife and her family relocated to San Antonio, Texas to pursue new business ventures and she gave him a call to also inform him she was a few months pregnant with their first child. This brought him out to San Antonio, Texas to help support his new family and build a legacy for himself. 7:27- Lansang’s wife is Vietnamese and practicing the Chinese New Year is a big tradition. 8:45- It is common in the nail salon business to have tight slumped over shoulders. Lansang does massage and body work to combat muscle soreness and poor body mechanics. 9:16- Lansang met Steven Samadhi at the gym and instantly connected and began training together, incorporating breath work and sauna with strength training to maintain longevity. 10:29- Lansang bought a new home this year, he is excited to finish his real estate schooling in a few months. 11:16- The ’20-20-20’ is the hour of time Lansang allots upon waking to active the warrior mindset. 11:48- “I have two kids, so that’s a job within itself.” (Lansang) 12:18- The very first thing Patton does when he wakes up is meditate for twenty minutes before making coffee. 13:20- 13:31- Patton and Lansang both have infrared saunas in their homes. 15:28- One of the positive things that happened because of COVID is people cleaning their gym equipment properly. Lansang enjoys working out at Crunch Fitness and Gold’s Gym. 16:50- “Most people are too proud to ask for anything.” (Patton) 18:12- Before trying SHEATH, Lansang wore Nike boxer briefs. 20:18- Patton reflects on his later high school days when he would drive around and smoke blunts while listening to 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. 21:43- Lansang was referred to as ‘Johnny Tsunami’ by his classmates in Michigan. 23:35- Compression sleeves are a game changer for relieving sore muscles. 24:58- “Motion is lotion.” (Lansang) 26:00- Lansang has a thirteen week old female French Bulldog who has the instinct of a guard dog for the royals. 30:15- Patton is a big fan of the Peloton, mainly for the workout app. He will use the workouts while running on his Arc. 32:21- There is no identical fitness journey, everyone will start at a different pace. 33:28- “So I just tell myself, don’t stop.” (Lansang) 35:02- Due to his allergies, there is no way Patton could ever go full vegan or carnivore. 36:40- One of the temptations during the 75 Hard Challenge has been craving Oreos, Lansang’s favorite cookie. 37:50- “I try not to use food as an emotional attachment, I usually use food as fuel.” (Lansang) 39:37- Patton and Lansang are both on HRT, hormone replacement therapy. 41:32- Turkesterone is a natural anabolic. 45:48- “Your why has to make you cry.” (Lansang) 50:00- Lansang specializing in the cupping method to break up adhesions in sore muscles. 52:19- Doing the Wim Hof breath can give you a blast of DMT. 54:51- One Lansang’s second physique show, his coach increased the carbs and they got a first place finish, a big improvement from placing seventh on the first show. 57:26- You have to pivot in the right direction after experiencing a big failure or challenge. 58:27- “There’s a mind state of a business man or woman, you gotta be able to deal with failure, you have to be patient.” (Patton) 1:00:00- You have to have faith that the universe is on your side. 1:02:53- Lansang breaks down his past life when he would waste a lot of time and feel like a zombie because he wasn’t working on improving himself. 1:04:25- Patton self admits he’s not a genius, but has the ability to visualize and manifest his goals with persistence, hard work and faith. 1:06:22- “My vision of ultimate success is having a plane.” (Patton) 1:07:23- Lansang’s wife is also an entrepreneur with a strong artistic foundation. 1:09:10- You will lose motivation if you’re only serving yourself, you have to be a servant leader for long term success

On Episode 5 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Free Speech Advocate and Comedian Audie Brandon. During the podcast the two talk current events, and the state of the world, the internet and more. Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show notes:

On Episode 4 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Comedian, Podcast Host & Show Producer Robbie 'The Fire' Bernstein. During the podcast the two talk current events, and then dive into the business of comedy. From the entrepreneurial spirit, to controversy in the scene, this is a spicy one! Jump in! Find Robbie: https://www.instagram.com/robbiethefire Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show notes: 1:41- One of the recent episodes of RPG got significant views compared to all the others, possibly due to the guest being a financial entrepreneur. 3:05- Patton took his ice bath skills to the test by smashing a six foot sheet of ice with a steel mace to have larger chunks instead of the regular bagged ice. 5:34- “You get in a cold ice bath and deal with that stress, and nothing else is going to stress you out.” (Patton) 6:39- Bernstein doesn’t have a specific fitness regiment, but will always workout each day to stay active and mobile. 9:29- Taking two days off from training is something that will throw Bernstein off energetically. 11:40- Patton and Bernstein both have utilized working out while wearing a weighted vest to add intensity. 13:30- Bernstein works out at LA Fitness. 15:00- Patton describes the steel mace as a, ‘old school battle ax’. 16:34- Patton vows to live to one hundred and eighty eight years old. 19:22- Comedy is one of the things that Bernstein is grateful for. 22:35- Performing at comedy clubs has been very enjoyable for Bernstein, but he prefers to put on his own show. 25:54- Patton beliefs in the Kaizen philosophy, making incremental improvements each day. 26:39- If money was limitless, Bernstein would pay to have stage time every night to perform new material. 30:22- Bernstein is a self admitted loner and would really rather work on his material at the comedy club than socialize with the other comics. 34:42- Finding focus to be productive takes discipline and sometimes you need to have downtime to regain clarity. 37:44- SHEATH has made some impact in the urology medical world as the preferred post surgery underwear. 39:47- “I love watching politics like it’s pro wrestling.” (Bernstein) 43:30- Being sensible is a very important life skill. 48:10- Being a free thinker is priceless instead of just doing whatever someone else tells you to do. 52:27- Bernstein chooses to read the news instead of watching it. 55:07- “CCN still has this perception almost that it is the mainstream.” (Bernstein) 58:30- Politics can often blind you by narrowing your view of the world. 1:03:09- Patton is a strong proponent of the Wim Hof breathing method to stay healthy inside and out. 1:06:22- Bernstein is releasing Neil Young spoof songs for fun. 1:09:00- The censorship Young was preaching about Joe Rogan was contradictory to his biggest song, ‘Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World.’ 1:13:10- “Rogan is the pinnacle of media.” (Patton) 1:17:00- Some people think that comedy is lame, but they are not aware there is comedy beyond what they only see on TV.

On Episode 3 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Comedian, Podcast Host and Plant Medicine Facilitator Mike Brancatelli. During the podcast the two catch up and recount their recent retreat together. As the conversation evolves they discuss the growing psychedelic scene, the power of community, today's top comedians and much more. This is one for the books! Find Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mikeadelic_podcast/ Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show notes: 0:51- Brancatelli has been a recurring guest, this is his third appearance on the RPG podcast. 1:41- The new COVID-19 variant made Brancatelli feel tired and achy for a couple of days, but fortunately he was able to overcome it quickly. 3:13- Patton recently attended a men’s retreat that was co directed by Brancatelli. 5:00- Brancatelli is part of an organization called, ‘Sacred Sons’. 8:15- Becoming more well rounded emotionally and strengthening brotherhood are some of the important values of the organization. 11:00- Personal transformation around the age of twelve or thirteen is very prevalent in ancient and modern tribes. 13:17- Patton identifies with the lover and warrior archetype. 15:30- Many people can feel reborn after a psychedelic experience, but the key is to be able to hold onto the feeling long term. 17:05- “You have to put in the work, you have to participate.” (Brancatelli) 18:41- After about three years of performing stand up comedy, Brancatelli decided to leave to pursue something new. 21:45- Patton and Brancatelli are inspired by Aubrey Marcus’s work ethic and persistence to manifest his ideas. 24:27- The overexposure of digital media is a very common problem for most people. 27:34- “Having fun is healing.” (Brancatelli) 31:40- Patton covers what it feels like losing out on a deal. 34:00- For the most part, Brancatelli stays away from political commentary. 38:30- There has always been corruption, but you have to build and focus on what you have control over. 41:33- “What the fuck is the news?” (Brancatelli) 45:00- Everyone is influenced by others whether we think so or not. 47:45- Joe Rogan thinks that time travel would ruin everything. 50:09- “We can invent whatever reality we want.” (Brancatelli) 51:39- Patton reads, plays the piano and practices speaking Spanish to build neuroplasticity. 53:26- Twice a day, Patton meditates for at least ten minutes to build focus and improve sleep. 55:52- Doing an ice bath is often more mental than physical. 57:00- Brancatelli is taking a supplement called, Calm. It is rich in magnesium and can be blended into tea. 1:00:15- ‘Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism’ by Chögyam Trungpa is one of the books that Brancatelli wants to reread. 1:04:40- Brancatelli plans to lead more men’s retreats in the near future. 1:08:20- Patton plans on attending another retreat with Brancatelli very soon.

On Episode 2 of Season 7 Robert is joined by financial advisor Scott Marek. During the conversation Robert and Scott dive deep into business and entrepreneurship. The two explore building businesses, finances, app building, childhood dreams, manifestation and the law of attraction, plus much more. Find Scott: https://www.instagram.com/scott_marek/ Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 0:43- Marek is the CEO of Maia Wealth. 2:40- Traditionally, Marek works from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 4:07- Patton is going to get a P.O. Box after someone came to his home because the SHEATH HQ was publicly listed not the website. 5:02- During college, Marek did day trading through Forex and an internship his senior year at an insurance shop. 5:53- Marek and his business partner left the insurance shop to start a RIA (registered investment advisory) firm. 9:00- There are many people in the influencer market who choice to live six months and one day out of the year outside of the United States to avoid harsh taxes. 11:50- After launching in 2010, SHEATH had a three year road block. Patton worked with a tailor for three years to continue working on the design. 13:07- Marek received investment money in 2017 to start the RIA, but ending up running out of money towards the end of 2018. 16:28- “As long as you can get the inventory for it, you’re good.” (Marek) 18:45- Early into college, Marek made an app on the Android phone called, Beer Strip. 21:40- It is easy to start a business, maintaining it is the hard part. 24:25- Specifying all the details of what is you want is important in manifesting it. 27:00- Even when you lose in an investment, you have to keep going on. 31:30- Patton breaks down what he has learned from being too difficult in negotiating deals. 35:19- Marek and Patton both believe that when you miss an opportunity, the universe will provide another one. 37:46- “Conceive, achieve, believe.” (Patton) 39:45- The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell is the next book Marek is going to read. 44:00- Playing online chess is one of Patton’s favorite things to do. 47:30- SHEATH is a sponsor of Legacy Fighting Alliance. 50:29- “If our clients are losing money, then our revenue is going down.” (Marek) 55:30- Marek covers long term and short term investments. 56:54- Patton mainly invests in Bitcoin and Ethereum. 1:00:32- Over the next ten years, Marek hopes to grow Maia to over one hundred employees. 1:02:26- Maia is focused on lowering fees for their clients. 1:03:25- Maia is the Roman Goddess of growth.

On the Season 7 Premiere Robert is joined by artist, fitness model, coach and SHEATH Creative Executive Steven Samadhi. Steven lives the lifestyle he calls 'Meditate, Lift Weight, Celebrate', and the two dive into several topics and stories that makes this one of the most powerful episodes on RPG to date. During the conversation Robert and Steven talk about the creative path, stepping things up in 2022, recounting Steven's placement in his first bodybuilding (Men's Physique) competition, and the long awaited story about meeting Joe Rogan. Find Steven: https://instagram.com/stevensamadhi Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:01- You’re always more grateful for the simple things in life after you recover from being sick. 2:00- Samadhi works in customer service and marketing for SHEATH. 3:07- For the episode, Patton wore the Infinity Presence x SHEATH bamboo shirt that says, “Meditate, Lift Weight, Celebrate.” 4:15- It has been over a year and a half since Samadhi began full time work with SHEATH. 5:21- Nearly four years ago, Samadhi began recording with Matt Xian and a freestyle was the first thing uploaded to SoundCloud. 6:26- “I’m not scared to get out there, I’m talking about positive stuff and staying in my lane.” (Samadhi) 8:02- ‘Lilypad’ is the first country song Samadhi has made. 11:11- ‘The Science of Getting Rich’ by Wallace D. Wattles is the last book Samadhi read, and is now starting ‘Awaken the Giant Within’ by Tony Robbins. 14:38- Patton is excited to do more acting skits this year. 14:57- Samadhi is doing the 75 Hard Challenge for the third time starting January 17th, 2022. 17:34- To prepare for his first Men’s Physique competition, Samadhi did a bulking cycle for four months and then a four month shredding cycle. 18:15- After about five or six weeks, he got the results from his show and learned he placed dead last. He was in tears for about five minutes, but ultimately it has been a blessing and significant motivator to improve in all areas on and off the stage. 22:16- “Because that punch to the gut will stimulate you for the rest of your life.” (Patton) 24:05- “Building Armor” is the song that Samadhi is currently working on. 25:25- “We’re all tinkering and making this masterpiece.” (Samadhi) 27:07- Patton cried in triumph after making his high school sophomore basketball team. 28:33- There are steps and levels of progression in life. 30:42- “I have a zest for life, I like being challenged.” (Samadhi) 32:45- Patton and Samadhi squashed their years long beef by fighting in the ring at SkankFest 2021 in Houston, Texas. 35:08- Samadhi got to hold the punching bag for UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno back in July at the Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada during a SHEATH photoshoot. 38:50- Over five years ago, Patton threw a pair of SHEATH off a balcony to Joe Rogan after his set had just finished. 41:01- Patton will potentially buy some billboards to advertise in the Metaverse. 42:51- Being out in nature is hard to beat. 44:45- It is important to not restrict free speech. 46:09- You will turn off a lot of people by being judgmental and rude. 51:45- Patton is a fan of Kratom. 54:33- Samadhi is a big fan of smoking weed and doesn’t enjoy uppers. 56:06- Honoring your creative method will help keep you focused on yourself and not the competition. 1:00:23- “We serve out of love.” (Samadhi)

For the final episode of of Season 6 Robert is joined by Jason House who is a lawyer and CVO of Iridium Sports Agency. Jason works with the UFC Lightweight Champion and SHEATH Athlete, Brandon Moreno. In the conversation the two talk about their favorite books on success, how to press on through thick and thin, and the business behind the largest growing sport in the world, MMA. Find Jason: https://instagram.com/jasonkhouse Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 0:35- House is the CEO of Iridium Sports Agency. 2:06- After twelve years of hard work representing talented fighters from all different leagues, House came to tears two weeks after Brandon Moreno claimed the UFC Lightweight championship while both were on a media tour. 4:34- House played college baseball and attended law school but once that was done he still felt the need for camaraderie, so he joined a local Jiu-Jitsu class. 5:45- Two years after graduating law school, House was working at Outback Steakhouse and managing fighters. 7:31- House grew up in Diamond Bar, which is on the outskirts of Orange County, California. 9:20- One of House’s favorite books is ‘How to Win Friends & Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie. 11:36- “I think we have to stay true to the course and stay on, I mean, success is never a straight line.” (House) 15:10- Showing what value you can provide is important before you ask to be compensated. 17:54- Within his first year of watching an MMA fight, House managed to book a fight for his first client. 22:27- House found the confidence to open his own sports agency after shadowing an agent after he was finished at law school. 26:55- “You are the five people you hang around the most.” (House) 28:23- One of the responsibilities that House has is making sure his fighters are placed in the best league on a case by case basis to serve their unique skill sets. 31:46- Never judge a book by its cover, make sure you get to know someone before you make preconceived judgments. 35:22- Patton wants to sponsor athletes that are truly passionate about the SHEATH brand and culture. 37:45- House and Patton both have utilized vision boards to manifest success into their reality. 40:53- “Conceive, believe, achieve.” (Patton) 45:05- There is a big chance that the crowd will chant, “Let’s go Brandon!” at Brandon Moreno’s next fight. 46:40- Patton enjoys the energy of the fights from the Legacy Fighting Alliance. 52:30- The story of the fighters and their will to succeed is very inspiring to continue on even when facing adversity. 56:00- The feeling of achieving your goal and winning against the odds is arguably the best feeling ever. 58:08- Patton is a big fan of UFC Flyweight champion Brandon Moreno’s boxing style. 1:01:45- There is a big anticipation for the rematch between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo.

For episode 11 of Season 6 Robert is joined by Chief Creative Officer of SHEATH, Matt 'Xian' Humble. Matt is also the founder of TIMEWHEEL, a mission based organization that supports artists into the new era of digital media. During the conversation the two discuss a wide variety of topics such as their latest project, the TIMEWHEEL Foundation, which Robert is Treasurer of, and the different philosophies that Matt has been learning about through his podcast, Xian Archive. Find Matt: https://instagram.com/xianarchive Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:11- Patton suggests using a Peloton to improve your fitness level. 3:15- Xian reflects on the inaction of the ‘Island Boys’ in releasing an official track. 5:04- Patton and Xian recently formed the Timewheel Foundation to help support artists in the digital era. 8:44- “We’ve been going down this succession rabbit hole recently.” (Xian) 10:57- There have been some studies that indicate you don’t accrue more happiness once you begin making more than $70-80,000 annually. 13:19- Alex Becker is an example of someone who is frugal with managing their money and doesn’t rely on material items for happiness. 16:50- One of the materials that Xian and Patton don’t wear is the watch. 17:35- “I can’t imagine having nine and they’re all made out of diamonds and three times as heavy.” (Xian) 21:57- Xian views visionary artist Peyson Jones as the next Alex Grey or Picasso. 23:30- Many people have good ideas and form businesses but end up not wanting to put in the groundwork. 26:25- It is important to treat each and everyday as a success. 29:34- “I think you should celebrate the little victories and that’s how you find happiness in everyday.” (Xian) 33:42- Xian explains the process of finding beats, selecting something that is aligned with where you are internally. 37:30- ‘Lilypad’ by Steven Samadhi is one of Patton’s favorite songs. 42:05- Our analytical mind can be powerful because it helps ensure our survival, but it needs to be regulated. 48:30- Regulating anger can become easier when you remember to come back to your center, zen state. 50:40- Xian recently watched “Tree of Life”, a film about why kids test the limits on reality. 54:26- The therapeutic model of reparenting is discussed. 56:05- Xian describes one of the first times he ever felt lonely and scared as a child. 1:01:45- The mind helps the body navigate through life with less difficulty. 1:04:44- Being able to coach yourself through tough moments is a big life skill. 1:06:37- Xian was recently director of photography for a documentary directed by Ben Stewart and starring Aubrey Marcus. 1:10:35- Psychedelics have been beneficial for building creativity and remembering to be open to receive the information from the cosmos. 1:12:22- The Sony A73 is the newest camera that Xian will be using to film SHEATH content. 1:13:53- “We’re going to make some fun.” (Patton)

For episode 10 of Season 6 Robert is joined by 4X MMA World Champion and BJJ Black Belt Capoiera Professor Luis Palomino. The two discuss Luis's lifestyle and mentality, from diet, to training, and home life, including taking care of his prized canines. Luis has a ton of knowledge to share for aspiring professional fighters, or people interested in bettering honing their routine. Find Luis: https://instagram.com/luisbaboon Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 0:42- Palomino is the lightweight champion of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Nearly everyday, he starts with a 5:00 AM workout. 1:53- Cardio, kickboxing and weights are staples in his training program. 3:18- Even after catching and overcoming COVID-19, Palomino still feels that he is not fully recovered. 5:54- “You gotta invest in yourself man, cause nobody else do.” (Palomino) 9:00- Eating according to your blood type helps determine the best use of your acids for digesting food. 11:32- Palomino has gotten used to training fasted and will usually wait until 2:00 PM to eat his first meal. 13:26- Patton has five dogs that are all different and Palomino has four, all being American Bully breed. 17:30- Dogs are great companions and help us balance our emotions. After Palomino got depressed because of a knee injury after a fight in Russia, he decided to buy two female American Bully puppies to help him feel better during recovery. 21:00- Between the ages of eleven and fourteen, Palomino practiced boxing in California. 24:25- After being jumped by two guys while riding his bike to the boxing gym before practice, Palomino beat both of them up once he gained his bearings. 27:50- Palomino’s nickname is “Baboon.” 33:35- Fighting with gloves is meant to protect the fighters hands, not soften the blow. 35:35- Getting hit makes Palomino angry and fuels him to takedown his opponent. 39:30- Palomino noticed significant energy depletion after getting back from the hospital after he was cleared of COVID-19. 46:25- One of Palomino’s friends that competes in triathlons for fun, took three months to fully recover from the virus. 48:30- Recovery is the most important aspect for training and preparing for a fight. 53:00- Palomino would love to fight Mike Perry in the BKFC. 58:00- During his first day at the hospital, the doctor misdiagnosed Palomino and said he didn’t have COVID-19.

For episode 9 of Season 6 Robert is joined by host of the Colorado Springs Business Podcast, Andrew Hazzlee. After appearing on Andrew's show, Robert decided to return the favor and host him on RPG. During the conversation the two delve into the ins-and-outs of business, the law of attraction, plant medicine, ADHD and more. Find Andrew: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/colorado-springs-business-podcast/id1492740546 Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:00- Andrew Hazzlee is the host of the Colorado Springs Business Podcast. 3:40- Success for podcasting may be different for other people, Hazzlee started it mainly for business development. 5:00- Patton had a United States special forces solider visit his home recently to do a photoshoot with Sheath. 6:00- Hazzlee is the owner of Vehement Visuals. 8:40- For down time, Hazzlee will go out on a hike with his dog to decompress and get some fresh air. 11:13- Lowering the lights before bed helps your melatonin levels, sleeping between 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM is beneficial for a natural sleep cycle. 14:12- A lot of times we think of things too much because we don’t write them down and record them so we can free our mind for ideas. 16:02- Everyday, Hazzlee will start a google doc to set his intention for the day. 20:15- Hazzlee recently purchased an Oculus Quest 2 for productivity, he has a background in video editing. 23:48- By 2022, Hazzlee would like to outsource all of his video editing to free him up for the special finishing touches. 26:27- Despite having high energy and a positive attitude, Hazzlee states that he can have off days too where he doesn’t do anything. 28:22- Both Patton and Hazzlee have previously been diagnosed with ADHD. 30:22- Patton suggests working on getting a good night’s rest instead of taking any medicine, unless you really need it. 37:22- Mind mapping helps you to remember things better and dream more. 41:38- Having a vision board allows your ideas to manifest into reality. 43:30- “What you think about, you bring about.” (Patton) 45:20- Hazzlee wants to move to Starbase, Texas whenever Elon Musk forms it. 48:30- The past year, Hazzlee has been focused on learning E-commerce. 51:47- “Being negative narrows your thinking so much.” (Patton)

For episode 8 of Season 6 Robert is joined by writer and host of the Third Eye Drops podcast, Michael Phillip. In the conversation the two discuss the art-form that is podcasting, as well as their psychedelic experiences. Later in the episode the two dive into a conversation around the internal critic we all deal with, and how to confront the reality, good or bad, that you find before you. Find Michael: https://www.instagram.com/third_eye_drops Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 0:45- Michael Phillip is host of the podcast, Third Eye Drops. 3:00- Podcasting has become Phillip’s way to make the sounds he is putting into the void have some meaning. 5:08- “You’re dipping into the wonder of life and evaluating it with these words and you do it very eloquently.” (Patton) 8:23- “Terence McKenna was like the psychedelic Jordan Peterson.” (Patton) 12:18- “A pernicious thing has taken root.” (Phillip commenting on public discourse) 14:29- One of Phillip’s favorite philosophers is Socrates. 18:00- After serving in the army, Patton has seen how the media can portray false narratives about war efforts. 21:15- It can be good to be curious about your emotions, but not letting them manipulate them. 26:04- Trying to place both on only one side of the political spectrum doesn’t do anything to make change. 29:53- “There’s nothing that could surprise me at this point, almost.” (Phillip) 34:07- Dialogue helps us with the flux of reality. 36:48- “I’m not interested in idealogical supremacy.” (Phillip) 42:40- Psychedelics can take you to the deepest extremes. 45:40- Patton conveys the importance of slowing down and taking a moment to reflect on growth and progress. 50:49- Phillip’s go to for a psychedelic experience is psilocybin mushrooms. 56:14- There seems to be some kind of jester entity experienced in out of body experiences. 58:33- Patton describes his first experienced with psilocybin mushrooms at age sixteen. 1:00:54- Psychedelics can mean ‘soul manifesting’. 1:03:34- It is a great feeling to go back to being even after dealing with chaos and uncertainty. 1:07:34- Salvia is a strong dissociative psychedelic plant that doesn’t produce pleasant experiences. 1:10:33- “Everybody is just a work in progress.” (Phillip) 1:14:34- Finding a happy medium is good for balance.

For episode 7 of Season 6 Robert is joined by Professional Boxer Noel Mikaelian. During the conversation the two dive into the topics of motivation, building belief in oneself, staying inspired, professionalism and conquering self-doubt. They also touch on being a team player and not letting ego run the show. This podcast one for the books and has many lessons to integrate. Find Noel: https://www.instagram.com/noelmikaelian Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:45- When you go into a fight, you have to believe you can win. 3:22- Patton used to work an office job and would sometimes go to the board room and pretend to be the president leading a meeting. 5:45- Mikaelian started training around the age of twelve. 7:50- Patton and Mikaelian are both fans of Tyson Fury. 10:50- Once a month, Patton will meet with other entrepreneurs for a mastermind alliance. 14:05- It is good to let other people help you, but you can’t let them take advantage and make it seem like you owe them something. 17:24- “I’m just a fan of combat sports in general.” (Patton) 22:42- There is corruption in boxing that turns people off and sometimes it directs them to join MMA. 25:45- Doing a boxing style workout can be a huge stress reliever for people who are very busy. 28:25- You have to be prepared for anything when you enter in the ring. 29:50- Mikealian’s brother was a professional boxer with a record of 13-0 and went on to become a corporate lawyer after his fight career. 34:40- Mikaelian recently celebrated his thirty first birthday. 37:50- During the off season, Mikaelian maintains a well rounded diet and doesn’t switch things up too much. 40:00- Patton explains the origin story of SHEATH.

For episode 6 of Season 6 Robert is joined by Professional Boxer & MMA Fighter Ermal Hadribeaj. Ermal has an innate gift for the game of boxing. During this podcast we learn how to keep on our life mission through thick and thin. Ermal shares his story of growing tough through continuing to show up to his fights even with a broken hand. Finding victory at a disadvantage, Ermal developed an iron will that has carried him forward ever since. Find Ermal: https://www.instagram.com/ermalhadribeaj Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 0:43- Hadribeaj is the WBC Super Welterweight champion of the world. 3:04- At age twenty seven, Hadribeaj is more aware of his body in the ring and how to prevent injuries. 4:50- The first time Hadribeaj trained at a boxing gym, he took his shoes off because of his MMA background. 6:40- Even after getting a broken hand during a tournament in Albania, Hadribeaj managed to push through and place third. 9:34- Hadribeaj took up dancing for two years before he settled into MMA and boxing full time. 13:03- Having a good coach can take you to the top. 15:45- A solid support system and the right pressure can be a huge motivating factor to stay on the grind and succeed. 21:30- “If you can’t breathe, you can’t fight.” (Patton) 22:48- Stretching is very important to release your muscles and remove tension. 24:48- “Since I’ve done ice baths, I’m not afraid of cold anymore.” (Hadribeaj) 28:32- Not drinking alcohol or limiting the frequency will keep you stronger and in better conditioning. 34:00- Hadribeaj talks about his first experience wearing Sheath underwear. 36:39- Fifth Street Gym in Miami, Florida is one of Hadribeaj’s favorite places to train because of the high energy and historic legacy. 41:04- Hadribeaj has aspirations of gaining citizenship in the United States and purchasing a home in Miami, Florida. 43:33- Patton is inspired by fighters mental, spiritual and physical toughness and ability to get in the zone. 47:50- What scared Hadribeaj most during his MMA career was his lack of boxing knowledge and skill. 51:04- Switching your foot stance in boxing is an important technique. 53:49- Whenever you complain about whatever you’re doing, it makes it more difficult. 55:51- Patton accredits his wife for making him a better person. 58:32- During training season, Hadribeaj will eat chicken, fish, vegetables and other clean food sources. 1:01:50- When you grow up in poverty, you appreciate basic things like having a stocked refrigerator and air condtioning. 1:04:12- Hadribeaj has a brother who moved to America when he was twenty years old and had an MMA career with a record of twelve wins and one loss. 1:09:03- Three years ago, Hadribeaj felt very alone at the beginning of his journey but now can reflect back and be grateful for all the hard work he put in to become the champion.

For episode 5 of Season 6 Robert is joined by MMA Fighter and Head Coach of Original Grappler Training Center, Georgi Karakhanyan. Known for his Carnivore Diet, Georgi sheds light on his diet and the benefits of eating meat and avoiding junkfood. From clarity of mind, to purpose and vision, Georgi finds this diet helps him tremendously in his fitness, both mentally and physically. Find Georgi: https://www.instagram.com/georgimma Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:26- Karakhanyan’s first passion was soccer, having played for twelve years before fighting. 4:09- Having losses on his record made Karakhanyan want to win even more and reminded him that he is a warrior of life. 7:30- Before the carnivore diet, Karakhanyan was a vegetarian for fifteen years. 11:11- After experiencing a loss, eating junk food can be a big temptation to feel good temporarily. 12:30- Karakhanyan mainly eats ground beef, steak, eggs and bacon. 14:05- One of the biggest parts of the carnivore diet is not using any seed oils in your cooking. 16:40- Making sure your insulin and glucose levels stay in a good range is very important for preventing type two diabetes. 18:02- At one point, Patton was pre diabetic because of his high sugar diet. 20:42- Patton is a huge fan of taking Lion’s mane mushrooms for optimal brain function. 22:45- Karakhanyan takes many ice baths and practices breath work to stay in top conditioning. 26:05- Not breathing through the mouth during sleep has many advantages, Karakhanyan will tape his mouth closed to improve breathing capability through the nostrils. 31:05- “I think the benefits from Wim Hof are insane.” (Karakhanyan) 35:36- Every morning, Patton will go to YouTube for the guided Wim Hof breathing practices. 39:01- Law of attraction has been a proven method for success. 43:23- A good diet is necessary for spiritual strength. 45:15- Karakhanyan will use a sous vide to cook his steaks. 48:43- At age thirty six, Karakhanyan will still train two to three times per day. 49:17- “I’m trying to live to a thousand.” (Patton) 54:45- To avoid a cramp during an evening training, Karakhanyan will drink a cup of water with real salt. 56:20- “Stretches are good when you’re really warmed up.” (Karakhanyan) 58:00- Patton and Karakhanyan both own infrared saunas. 1:00:28- Because of the 9,000 foot elevation in Woodlawn Park, Colorado, Patton feels extra energized whenever he travels to places at sea level.

For episode 4 of Season 6 Robert is joined by LFA & Bellator Fighter Julius Anglickas. Julius has a long history in the martial arts and knows how deeply mentality plays a role in success. In this podcast we learn his story and what it takes to go all in on your dreams. The two explore topics such as the hype building up to a fight, investing your time wisely and putting yourself in a position to succeed. Find Julius: https://www.instagram.com/julius_anglickas Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:22- Anglickas has been fighting for more than seven years, starting at age twenty four. 3:30- After finishing his Master’s degree in teaching, Anglickas didn’t feel the need to jump right into work and wanted time to explore what he really wanted. 6:28- Recovery is essential for every athlete because you will have long term gains like avoiding injury and not being totally exhausted all the time. 8:35- “You don’t want fighting to consume your life.” (Anglickas) 12:50- Patton now chooses to not be panicked in business because he had to go through every obstacle in the beginning and understands how to learn from going past panicking and feeling frustrated. 17:00- Nate Diaz still has an amazing legacy despite his string of losses. 19:00- Element Kombucha ad read. 21:02- The first job Anglickas had after relocating from Lithuania was a grocery stocker at Schmidt's market in Long Island, New York where has was paid seventy dollars and fifty cents per hour. 27:42- Anglickas expected to live in the suburbs when he settled in America with his family but ended up in a house in the woods with a lot of privacy. 32:10- Traveling back home at least a few times each year is very important to Anglickas. 37:07- To prepare for an upcoming fight, Anglickas will sometimes spare up to three training partners at the same time. 43:25- “Not everyone can be champion.” (Patton) 47:26- Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning “change for the better” or “ continuous improvement.” 53:10- There seems to be a vast difference in the publicity antics between Bellator and the UFC. 56:24- Many people think the UFC is the pinnacle of MMA but there are other organizations that are very competitive.

For episode 3 of Season 6 Robert is joined by National Geographic Photographer Mike Tice who shares his story of beginning with photography, getting an affirmation from a friend, and deciding to chase his vision of getting featured by the world's premiere nature photography magazine, NatGeo. In his journey he learns lessons about success and ultimately achieves his dream and lives a peaceful life among the mountains of Colorado. Find Mike: https://www.facebook.com/Mticephotography/ Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:05- Tice recently moved to Woodland Park, Colorado to continue his photography career and discovered Sheath through the local magazine and became immediately interested in collaboration. 2:08- In 2014, before going on a ten day safari in South Africa with a work group, Tice realized he didn’t have any kind of camera equipment other than his iPhone. 3:38- One of the first pictures he took with his new Nikon camera was an elephant that was about seventy five yards away, by the end of the trip, he had taken over four thousand photos. 10:08- In March 2016, Tice visited Colorado Springs, Colorado for the first time and became so excited about taking photos that he woke up at 3:30 AM the first morning at the Garden of the Gods hotel and went out to shoot. The photo he took at 4:18 AM titled ‘4:18’ became a published photo for NatGeo. 13:18- Patton’s favorite thing about podcasting is locking in and removing distractions so he can get to know the other person better. 16:10- You have to work a job you don’t like to learn about yourself and gain persistence to discover what you’re best at. 18:57- Documenting your experiences through video doesn’t have to be scary, just be real and explain what you’re about. 21:50- Going above and beyond in customer service is a quality that Patton inherited through Gary Vaynerchuk. 25:22- Tice reflects on how much fun he had during one of his earlier photoshoots when he captured a crop duster dropping fungicide on a field in Des Moines, Iowa. 27:50- After living in Fountain, Colorado for a year, Tice and his wife decided they wanted to find a home in Woodland Park. 28:30- Capturing photos of senior citizens is Tice’s next business venture and he believes it will help improve his overall skill set. 30:41- Tice has a love for cars, recently purchasing a Tesla Model 3 performance edition after Patton picked him and his son up in the long range version. 36:08- Because of Covid, Tice and his wife worked out in their home for the first time in thirty two years of marriage. 39:35- Tice describes Las Vegas, Nevada as “the wild, wild West again.” 43:50- Tice accredits his artistic eye to his grandmother who had a painting studio in her home. 47:29- It is never too late to feel young again. 53:06- Most hedge funds have a tendency to despise people that work as day traders. 54:27- Tice encourages new photographers to study YouTube and continue learning. 56:44- The next thing Tice wants to do is document a big sports game from the NFL or MLB.

For episode 2 of Season 6 Robert is joined by a Colorado Springs Switchback's Soccer Player. Rony Argueta is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the USL Championship. On this podcast Rony shares his story with falling in love with the sport of soccer and the ups and downs that he's seen throughout his career. He also shares some great advice about being a team player and carrying a spirit of positivity through thick and thin. This is an incredible conversation between two avid sports fans that delves into the psychology of success. Find Rony: https://www.instagram.com/ronyargueta_ Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:08- The Colorado Springs Switchbacks are currently ranked second in their division. 3:03- Argueta compliments his new coach for picking great players to solidify a winning team. 4:38- Joining the Switchbacks in 2015 was Argueta’s first experience with professional soccer. 8:10- You have to always remain grateful and grounded with what you have. 9:06- Argueta first began playing soccer at age six. By age eight, he joined a local team in Costa Mesa, California. 14:43- After receiving an academic scholarship for The University of California, Santa Barbara, Argueta tried out for the soccer team in the spring but did not make the cut. 17:00- To continue fueling his passion, Argueta joined the club team and would often play intramural on the weekend to stay sharp and continue building skill sets. 23:00- Argueta jumped into his first game with Ventura County around minute sixty five after his coach called him in to play as a striker. 26:21- Following graduation, Argueta began work at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and continued training very hard to be prepared for any opportunity to play professionally. 32:35- Steve Trittschuh offered Argueta a contract in 2015 to play with the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. 35:50- “Work ethic is like muscle memory, and I don’t like to not work.” (Patton) 39:10- Patton is a big fan of coach Phil Jackson from the Chicago Bulls. 42:15- It has been over two years since Patton began podcasting. 47:40- The Switchbacks are ranked second in their division and are hopeful about the playoffs. 50:23- Covid has made public appearances more difficult for the team.

For episode 1 of Season 6 Robert is joined by Body Healer, Yogi and Plant Medicine Practitioner Dr. Har Hari. During the conversation the two discuss Har Hari's time with Wim Hof, ice baths, breathwork, plant medicine, psychedelics, and the world through the lens of the spiritual entrepreneur + more. Find Har Hari: https://www.transformationalhealinguniverse.com/ Sponsored by Element Kombucha (Use Code 'RPG11' To Save 11% At Checkout) https://elementkombucha.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:30- Patton has been inspired by Hari to take more cold plunges and increase breath work training, particularly the Wim Hof breathing method. 3:29- In the last twenty minutes of his hour long sixtieth birthday ice bath, Hari went into complete psychedelic realms. 7:02- It can be very beneficial to add in daily wellness practices, instead of only taking prescribed medicine. 8:25- “The shit has hit the fan and people really need to wake up.” (Hari) 10:10- Hari is a proponent of Yogi Bhajan’s Kundalini Yoga teachings. 14:00- “I do believe that consciousness can live outside the body.” (Patton) 16:15- The Hopi Native American tribe believe that Southern Colorado is a safe zone for when the earth changes happen. 18:50- Attending a ceramics class has been beneficial for Patton’s creativity and meditation practice. 22:20- Doing a five minute ice bath in the morning before work helps Hari to stay optimal. 27:00- Hitting the weights after an ice bath can feel wonderful, Hari enjoys using the X3 Bar for resistance training. 30:00- Hari introduces breath work to his clients before starting any kind of cold shower or ice bath practice. 34:15- Hari recently added in a hyperbaric chamber in his office that his clients can use for oxygen therapy. 40:30- A lower pressure hyperbaric chamber can achieve the effects as a higher one, it would just take a longer time. 44:26- Hari is attending the 7th annual Biohacking Conference in Orlando, Florida September 17th-19th. 49:21- Patton and Hari didn’t get the COVID-19 vaccine because they feel it isn’t natural. 54:40- Wim Hof recommends just putting your hands in ice water for two minutes before attempting an ice bath or cold shower. 57:17- Hari laughs when he states that his wife is just as crazy as he is. 59:25- During Wim Hof breathing, Hari will lay on his back, while Patton chooses to sit upright, slightly tilted back.

For episode 12 of Season 5 Robert is joined by Style Icon and founder of Alpha M, Aaron Marino. During the conversation the two discuss their respective journeys to success through teamwork, partnership and utilizing the mastermind principle. Aaron also discusses challenges entrepreneurs will face, and the patience required to build something from the ground up, as well as touching on balancing daily life with work life. Find Aaron: https://www.instagram.com/aaronmarino Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:08- The last time Patton & Marino were in contact was at the Menfluential conference in Atlanta, Georgia February 2020. 4:40- In 2006, Marino filed for bankruptcy after going broke working as beer delivery driver to make ends meet. Since age twelve, he has had the dream of owning a fitness center. 6:20- After graduating college with a business management degree, Marino moved to Atlanta Georgia and began work as a personal trainer. Shortly after working in a health club, he met a business partner and they opened up three nutrition shops. He had to end the relationship after his partner began expressing interest in selling illegal drugs at the shops. 10:25- Patton also knows what it is like to climb out of the bankruptcy hole. 11:12- “My advice to most people is, success doesn’t always look like what you hope it will or expect it to, and you just gotta keep your eyes open.” (Marino) 14:00- In 2007, Marino received a camera as a gift from his wife, by 2008 he was filming style tip videos to help guys look and feel better. 16:37- “The customers, the consumers are the boss.” (Patton) 18:30- Marino appreciates his wife helping him stay on top of skin care and other practices that a promote positive self image. 22:45- Marino has a wrestling background but has never been in a fist fight brawl. 27:37- Patton and Marino both reflect on how shipping costs and delays have exploded recently. 29:51- By 2022, the bottle necking should end and shipping should flow. 36:06- Even after experiencing a big setback with botched manufacturing on the second kickstarter campaign, Patton didn’t lose sight of his vision. 40:48- The concept of NFT’s is something that Marino is still not fully interested in. 43:17- Patton is heavy in crypto because he knows that inflation will reduce the power of the dollar. 49:15- Shipping is one of the biggest expenses you will see in operating a retail business. 52:25- “You gotta listen to your customers, because ultimately they are going to be the reason why your business is successful.” (Marino) 58:40- Entrepreneurship can be difficult and not for everyone.

For episode 11 of Season 5 Robert is joined by UFC Fighter and Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno. During the conversation the two discuss working hard for your dreams, patience, and staying positive through thick and thin. Brandon shares his story about losing his UFC affiliation and working hard to gain it back, ultimately to climb to the top and become the champion of his weight division + much more. Find James: https://www.instagram.com/theassassinbaby/ Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:00- Patton became a fan of Moreno and his positive mental attitude after watching him on The Ultimate Fighter. 2:30- Moreno enjoys reading philosophy and psychology books, one of his favorites is Relentless by Dean Stott. 4:10- After being cut from the UFC, Moreno felt sad but went into a hyper focused state of discipline and continued training every morning to become better. 6:50- Moreno started training MMA at age twelve and is currently twenty-seven. 9:43- Instead of trying fancy new moves, Moreno prefers to continue mastering and sharpening his fundamentals. 12:01- In the future, Moreno hopes to start a fighting league in Tijuana. 13:34- Half of Patton’s family is Mexican and are based in Laredo and McAllen, Texas. Moreno’s wife is from Laredo, Texas. 17:07- After being very frustrated about having difficulty speaking English to his teammates on The Ultimate Fighter season twenty-two in 2016, Moreno became determined to learn a lot of English and is now proficient after gaining confidence in his language skills. 19:15- Jacob Parga was the one who connected SHEATH with Brandon Moreno. 22:25- During his amateur career, Moreno competed in a lot of kickboxing and jiu jitsu tournaments. MMA helped him escape a sedentary lifestyle and bad diet. 25:15- Moreno is a big advocate of visualization to help promote self confidence and mental clarity. 28:42- “Soy el mejor” is what Moreno was repeating to himself over and over before his title fight. It means, I’m the best. 33:53- The week before a fight, Moreno will enjoy prepped meals courtesy of the UFC Performance Institute. His favorite breakfast meal is pancakes and eggs. 35:47- Patton accredits his first place basic training physical fitness finish to not eating in the fast food line, but instead opting for the unprocessed, whole food line. 39:20- Moreno said he would have to be paid $2,000,000 to fight Jake Paul. 40:18- Being humble and kind are qualities that Moreno embodies.

For episode 10 of Season 5 Robert is joined by UFC Fighter James Krause. The two discuss the mindset of champions, teamwork, self-talk, and what it takes to reach success in today's arena. James also shares his best tips for getting the most out of life and your respective career, which is timeless advice anyone could learn from. They also dive into Cryptocurrency and how the two have invested in it for the future. Find James: https://instagram.com/thejameskrause Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 0:46- Patton first discovered Krause after watching an episode of The Ultimate Fighter. 3:30- As a coach, Krause emphasizes having a winning mindset in addition to enhancing skills and lessening the margin of error. 5:27- “When you start making people do stuff, they shy away from it.” (Krause) 7:54- Positive self talk is essential because it promotes confidence and builds success. 11:00- Fine and gross motor skills are important to understand in fighting. 14:00- Having fighters who are present and show up the best they can be for fight night are likely to win. 15:40- Krause has been coaching for over fifteen years. 16:42- “People are loyal to culture and relationships.” (Krause) 18:00- Patton got SHEATH tattooed on his back in 2013 as a bet on himself. 21:24- Patton and Krause are both invested in a variety of crypto currencies. 25:39- A big purchase like buying a home will be something Krause can achieve through the block chain technology. 29:39- You can’t continue to check your portfolio over and over again, sometimes you have to step away and wait. 30:24- “Kava is a root from the South Pacific that makes you calm and happy.” (Patton) 32:00- Bitcoin is the legal tender in El Salvador. 35:00- Every major city experiences homelessness in varying degrees. 35:50- Krause owns three gyms and has multiple real estate properties he rents out to build wealth. 39:15- One of the reasons for investing in MetroPCS was because Krause worked at T-Mobile before entering the UFC. 41:00- “Think & Grow Rich is my bible.” (Patton) 44:24- Patton enjoys Drake and Wiz Khalifa because they motivate him to work harder. 46:11- You cannot deter people who are truly obsessed with their passion. 48:34- “People with money are able to help other people with money.” (Krause) 50:30- Krause is passionate about helping the fighters he works with to become financially free. 54:00- Abundance and positivity are the foundation to build the rest of yourself.

For episode 9 of Season 5 Robert is joined by The Dave Schulenson aka The Schmo. Every week Dave and his co-host Helen Yee bring their audience the latest MMA and combat sports news from the world’s fight capital, Las Vegas. They interview fighters, trainers and other big names in MMA talk about the sport, the life and anywhere the conversation takes them. Robert and Dave discuss topics like the intricacies and business behind the UFC, and other top MMA leagues, their respective journeys and maintaining a positive attitude through the challenges life throws their way. Find Dave: https://theschmozone.com/ Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:07- Dave Schmulenson is one of the few press pass holders for the UFC. 2:45- Schmo loves being able to interview talented fighters from all over the world. 3:45- Conor McGregor is one of the few athletes that Schmo has yet to interview one on one. 5:00- More fighters in the UFC are choosing to live in Las Vegas due to the exceptional training facilities like the UFC Performance Institute. 6:15- Patton & Schmo are both familiar with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and want to increase their practice. 9:09- Schmo is happy being known for interviewing MMA athletes but started out covering NBA & NFL and has evolved into more combat sports. 10:14- Michael Jordan is the one athlete that would make the Schmo nervous to interview. 13:27- Politics is a big frustration for Patton and Schmo because they know that one side isn’t better than the other and always remember that we are human and not perfect. 15:20- Schmo isn’t afraid to call out the hypocrisies of sponsorships within the sports world. 23:08- There are a vast number of reasons for why and when people join combat sports. 28:00- Patton and Schmo are both huge fans of Paul “The Irish Dragon” Felder. 31:17- Schmo wants to break the outdated mold of boxing because it’s not relatable to the new generation. 33:39- Jake Paul is helping bring awareness to fighter pay which outweighs his negative image as the bad guy. 35:30- Schmo has a degree in communications from The University of Arizona. 37:30- During his senior year in college, Schmo realized he didn’t want to go to Law school but wanted to continue sports broadcasting after getting a spot on the Arizona Athletics team where he got to interview baseball and basketball coaches and players during the pre game. 40:48- “Sports are such an important thing for everybody in life, like they teach you so much about life, how to win, lose, face adversity, build chemistry and teams.” (Schmo) 45:08- Sheath sponsored athlete Brandon Moreno might be the only athlete cut from the UFC that was cut then came back to earn the championship. 48:00- Schmo believes that Khabib will keep his 29-0 record and come back to fight unless it is an exhibition. 49:30- “You gotta enjoy the process and journey.” (Schmo) 50:49- The Schmo works out every day for an hour to get a good sweat and stay mobile. He doesn’t settle into one thing, he enjoys everything from Pilates and Yoga to strength training. 54:00- We all want to experience triumph from time to time. 56:09- Most people don’t realize how much work and sacrifice goes into achieving success.

For episode 8 of Season 5 Robert is joined by Brooklyn Boxing Podcast Host, Patrick Healy. Patrick started his podcast out of his backpack traveling from Brooklyn to Miami. He interviews boxers, fighters, trainers, promoters and personalities and dives deep into their story. During this podcast Robert asks Patrick questions about starting a podcast, and then the two delve into stories about their favorite UFC fighters + more. Find Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/_patrickhealy/ Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 0:37- A couple weeks ago, Patton was a guest on the Brooklyn Boxing Podcast led by Patrick Healy. 2:02- One of the biggest challenges in podcasting is bringing an energy that makes things exciting and captivating for the guest and audience. 3:54- The quality of episodes has gone up for Healy since he partnered up with others who can help him with editing and promoting across multiple platforms. He now has forty two episodes under his belt. 5:30- HBO 24/7 had amazing story telling for the boxers on the show, which led Healy to fall in love with the sport because it felt like a movie. 8:20- “A lot of these guys are deeply emotional because it’s such a lonely sport and there’s so much pressure on them.” (Healy) 11:45- When you know the back story of the fighters, it brings hype but with substance. 13:22- The landscape of boxing is challenging right now because there is a need to bring in new audiences and get things exciting. 15:39- There are four belt per division in boxing, but only one belt per division in the UFC. 22:44- The next big fight that Healy is excited for is Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk September 25th. 25:30- Healy states that David Feldman is the Dana White of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. 29:30- There is a possibility of a UFC vs. Bellator championship in the near future. 30:55- “Refereeing in MMA is such a nightmare, I don’t know how Herb Dean and those guys do it.” (Healy) 34:35- Healy doesn’t have aspirations to go pro in boxing, but just has love for the sport and training. He might fight as an amateur at some point. 38:01- Colby Covington was a perfect example of taking time to develop a persona. 40:53- “I don’t like a beatdown, I like a close fight.” (Patton) 44:30- The most electric energy Patton has felt watching a fight was Cowboy Cerrone vs. Conor McGregor. 47:30- Seeing a fighter rise to greatness is extremely inspiring but can be upsetting once they care about money more than the game. 52:18- “You can’t just parachute in and expect results.” (Healy) 55:00- Visualization is a huge tool to help motivate you to get what you want. 57:22- Healy wants to be one of the good guys in the boxing world that actually helps out the fighters. 59:22- You really see the human spirit come into play during the fights. 1:02:34- Healy and Patton have both been influenced by Gary Vaynerchuk. 1:04:00- “People are always quick to ask before they give.” (Patton) 1:06:39- Three of Patton’s favorite podcasters: Theo Von, Tim Dillon and Bridget Phetasy.

For episode 7 of Season 5 Robert is joined by UFC Fighter Jason Knight. Jason was a top contender in the Gamebred Fighting Championship and is an all around bada$$. Fighting comes naturally to him and he is willing to go all the way for his passion. Learn from Jason and Robert and they discuss what it means to succeed in the modern day. Find Jason: https://www.instagram.com/jtkthekid/ Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:10- After a four fight winning streak in the UFC, Knight spiraled out of control from partying too hard and overspending, leading him to be dropped from the organization. 2:06- Knight is part of the Professional Fighters League, founded in 2018. He grew up playing baseball and began fighting at the age of fourteen. He earned his pro card at seventeen after going 10-0 as an amateur. 4:45- For fun, Knight enjoys hunting, fishing and riding ATVs. 7:24- “I was a hot headed kid with a big temper.” (Knight) 8:45- After his mother signed a permission slip allowing him to fight, Knight fell in love with the game and began fighting more frequently. 10:30- You can teach people many different things, but you can’t teach someone how to not give up. They have to possess the heart and drive to finish. 15:25- The excessive spending on others would cause Knight to get low on money, often running out before his next fight was scheduled. 19:26- Knight feels more focused than ever and knows he will show everyone he is back and at his best. 21:54- Patton and Knight both have had to cover up tattoos they no longer wanted. 23:53- At age seventeen, Knight caught a robbery charge while taking Xanax and hanging around the wrong crowd. 26:35- Taking LSD brought Knight closer to God. 29:44- Knight is training with American Top Team led by coach Dan Lambert in Coconut Creek, Florida to prepare for his August 27th fight. 34:52- The worst part about bare knuckle boxing for Knight was hurting his hands. 37:51- Patton recommends reading Think & Grow Rich and Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude by Napoleon Hill. 40:05- Having his first kid at nineteen, Knight knows what it means to sacrifice to be able to provide for his family. 43:18- “I feel like I’m unstoppable right now.” (Knight) 45:29- Having more heart in the game outweighs an opponents similar skill set. 49:12- Knight has three kids: a five, six and nine year old. 52:09- “I either go out there and get better, or get run over.” (Knight) 53:28- Knight takes protein, super greens, a multi vitamin and BCAA’s daily to stay optimal. 55:25- One month out from a fight, Knight will cut out fast food and sweets and will home cook all his meals. 59:08- Once Patton learned about conspiracy theories regarding the United States Army and big oil, he became disillusioned. 1:03:05- Knight believes if you’re outdoors working or training, you should be wearing SHEATH.

For episode 6 of Season 5 Robert is joined by World Class Comedian Mark Normand. Mark began performing stand-up in his hometown New Orleans in 2006. He has performed across the United States and abroad and has appeared on Conan, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The two dive deeply into carving your own lane and building your career despite the inevitable setbacks and challenges. Find William: https://www.williamhenry.net/ Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:41-Normand is often mistaken for an old man or a Jewish person because of his voice. 2:16- Patton first discoverer Normand after hearing the Tuesday’s with Stories! & We Might Be Drunk podcasts. 6:43- Normand will debut his first Netflix comedy special around Halloween and has amassed over seven million views on his YouTube special, Out to Lunch. 9:47- After being kicked out of college three times, Normand was left with $800 and moved to New York to pursue comedy after feeling good about doing open mics. 12:56- A lot of people will overthink the things they want to do and not take action. 17:12- Comedy is more mainstream than acting because you don’t have to be great looking to be successful. 21:19- After serving in the United States Army, Patton pursued a Master’s degree while working for a local tailor for free to develop design skills and perfect the first prototype of SHEATH. 27:50- Patton’s favorite saying from Normand is, “To each his anal.” 30:27- Normand is recently engaged and is turning thirty eight month. 32:32- Patton calls his wife Saint Stacy because she is very nice and giving and has helped foster hundreds of dogs, as well as help the deaf and blind. 38:19- Normand thinks Dave Smith is weirdly handsome. 41:56- ‘Fat Cat’ is the rye whiskey that Normand is releasing soon. 43:59- “I basically have a comedy filter on my brain.” (Normand) 46:30- Cognitive fitness is very important to stay sharp and mindful. 49:19- “Technology is getting better and people are getting worse.” (Normand) 53:47- One of the craziest moments in Normand’s life was when he opened for Jerry Seinfeld and got his phone number. 55:37- One of the coolest things about comedy is that you can never crack it, there will still always be some mystery. 59:00- Patton told a story at an open mic where he hit himself with his own car while he was delivering a pizza.

For episode 5 of Season 5 Robert is joined by William Henry. William is a Nashville-based author, investigative mythologist, art historian, and TV presenter. He is an internationally recognized authority on human spiritual potential, transformation and ascension. He has a unique ability to incorporate historical, religious, spiritual, scientific, archaeological and other forms of such knowledge into factually-based theories and conclusions that provide the layperson with a more in-depth understanding of the profound shift we are actually experiencing in our lifetime. During the podcast Robert and William dive into their respective spiritual views and our purpose here on earth. This one is special. Enjoy. Find William: https://www.williamhenry.net/ Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:00- Henry has been researching ascended masters since 2000. 2:47- Something that brings great joy to Henry is looking at all the great art associated with ascension. 5:06- Patton has been on the path to reach an ascended level consciousness since 2012. 8:46- Humans have an activated neocortex that makes us about one percent different from primates resulting in having civilizations. 11:45- We’re all one. 13:14- “In the esoteric tradition, esoteric Judaism, the coats of skin are human skins, because we orginally were not in flesh and blood bodies, we were in bodies made of pure light and pure love.” (Henry) 14:50- Henry has a workshop online called: Awakening The Pearl. 17:40- One of Patton’s most vivid psychedelic trips was going through a bunch of colorful doors that led to a glass house and when he was there, he encountered these jester like beings who were drinking tea and one of them even told him to shush and said, “we have this under control.” 20:50- The geography of the after life is very fascinating, what happens to our bodies once we die. 21:48- Henry has visited Egypt with his wife twenty three times. 27:42- Instead of asking what is a successful person, consider asking, what is a fully functioning human being ? 30:21- Do more than is asked of you and be more of a giver. 32:12- You have to build neurocircuits that are reflective of your ultimate highest self. 37:00- The world needs higher frequencies now more than ever with the increasing production of artificial intelligence. 40:30- Samsung are making Neons, which are artificial humans. 46:13- The Merkabah can be interpreted as a chair and energy field that surrounds the body. 50:15- You can’t take away humanity and the soul, we must value our divine energy. 54:13- “We all individually have specific things we know we need to be doing, to move the needle from that 240 mark where I talked about, up to closer to 360.” (Henry commenting on wholeness) 58:30- Using the energy of the time can help to activate us and ascend. 1:00:40- The center of Tibetan Buddhism is wanting to connect with our true nature, our Buddha nature. 1:03:16- “It’s like the symphony, you can’t all be flutes and violins, you gotta have that bass drum and tuba.” (Henry)

For episode 4 of Season 5 Robert is joined by Justin Douillard. Justin is the host of the Authentic Podcast and is an avid UFC fan. During the show the two discuss the intricacies of the UFC, what is it like to run a podcast, determination in business ventures, and much more. Find Justin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-with-justin-douillard/id1510670207 Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:05- Douillard hosts a podcast called, Authentic with Justin Douillard. His most recent guest was Bruce Buffer, the face of the octagon. 6:11- Sometimes the sport of fighting can be good for someone to stay on track with their health, but it can take away a lot of family time. 7:47- Patton’s wife wants to see more drama added into The Ultimate Fighter. 9:33- Joe Rogan thinks weight cutting is legalized cheating. 14:40- The way Conor McGregor handled the pain from his leg snapping at his most recent fight was incredible. 18:22- McGregor was in phenomenal shape for his fight against Cowboy Cerrone, which he won via KO in less than a minute in the first round. 22:49- Podcasting helped give people a voice to be heard, unlike the radio which was more limited and restrictive. 25:30- Patton uses Zencastr and Zoom for his podcasting. 33:35- Communication is essential for scheduling guests who might have very limited time or can’t meet in person. 36:18- One of Patton’s least favorite things to do is go to the dentist. 40:45- Pete & Pedro are one of the sponsors of Authentic with Justin Douillard. 47:15- Talking used to be a skill that Patton didn’t have much stamina for, but is building it up with hours and hours of conversation. 54:20- You need to take chances for the things you want to do. 57:02- Douillard and his wife are currently doing the 75 HARD Challenge and on day fifty-five. 1:02:29- “Wheat Belly” by William Davis, M.D. is the current book that Douillard is reading. 1:06:31- Patton is a big fan of the NELK Boys. 1:11:35- Slapping in a fight can be highly effective to hurt and demoralize your opponent. 1:16:23- A lot of people want money up front and don’t want to work for free even when it can be beneficial in the long run. 1:21:50- Patton and Douillard are both fans of comedian Theo Von. 1:26:30- College golf and wrestling are two sports that Sheath is interested in sponsoring. 1:34:05- Oklahoma University and The University of Texas at Austin have an intense football rivalry.

For episode 3 of Season 5 Robert is joined by Jacob Parga, Marketing Director at Iridium Sports Agency and MMA Fighter. The two delve into topics like the ever-changing world of sports, UFC fights, productivity, entrepreneurship and more. Most noteably the two bond over how to achieve and maintain success through a Servant Leadership Attitude. Dive in! Find Jacob: https://instagram.com/jacobparga Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:04- “He’s like the Jerry Maguire of MMA.” (Patton referencing Parga) 2:24- Parga is the Marketing Director at Iridium Sports Agency. 4:45- There is a lot of gratitude in the sport of MMA. 6:06- Patton just bought stock in EDR, who owns the UFC. 10:07- One of the new collaboration designs of Sheath is with Cowboy Cerrone to produce a “BMF Ranch” pair. 11:31- Parga played college football and graduated from the University of La Verne. Instead of going to law school, he began to learn more about the sports agency industry from mutual friends in various athletic organizations. 18:00- Flyweight UFC fighter Brandon Moreno became sponsored by Sheath after being referred by Parga. 20:56- James Krause is a role model in the UFC as a coach and athlete. 21:42- “My life slightly revolves around fighting.” (Patton) 27:44- Iridium Sports Agency just celebrated its twelfth anniversary. 34:21- Kickstarter helped get Sheath off the ground in 2013. Patton worked with a Vietnamese tailor for nearly a year to continue developing the right design. 35:32- “You gotta build relationships with your people, I’m a big proponent of that.” (Parga) 39:30- Parga listen to Riff Raff’s music heavily during his senior year in college. 46:02- There was an individual from the Netherlands who requested a speciality ketchup in his Sheath order, and it was fulfilled. 47:27- “I think if you serve and give to others, you’re gonna get it back in return.” (Parga) 51:22- Patton played basketball for four hours a day from age nine to seventeen. 57:39- Most of Parga’s family served in the military or police department. 1:00:18- Parga did his undergraduate thesis on service leadership. 1:05:04- Brandon Moreno fights Deiveson Figueiredo June 12th for the UFC flyweight championship.

Welcome to Season 5 of RPG! For Episode 2 Robert is joined by Zach Jewell, founder of Into The Dark Blue, an organization focused on shedding light on Men's Mental Health. In the discussion the two discuss the mission of ITDB, the role of alcohol in modern America, plant medicines, Zach's upcoming tour and much more. Find Zach: https://instagram.com/intothe_darkblue Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:33- Into The Dark Blue is a men’s mental health network that meets at breweries across the nation to have a safe space to talk about issues. 3:30- The first stop in his mental health awareness tour will be at Ohana Kava Bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 5:21- Just giving a stranger eye contact and a smile could make their day better. 7:37- The goal for the men’s meetups would be to have an in house therapist at each brewery to help guide the experience. 8:42- “All of us have ups and downs.” (Patton) 12:40- “If the consciousness or spirit doesn’t have an actual shell to live in, its just kind of all over the place.” (Jewell) 16:30- There is more of a mental war going on than a physical one for most people. 24:25- A fan of SHEATH really enjoyed the branding of Into The Dark Blue and wants to make a custom commercial where he is going into the blue water and ice of Antarctica. 28:35- Sometimes we have to deal with imposter syndrome. 31:10- Sante Fe, New Mexico will be one of the stops for the Into The Dark Blue tour. Sheath will be one of the sponsors for the August and September tour. 34:34- Bike rides are one of the community based aspects of the meet up. 37:35- A lot of times people blame other people for their problems instead of identifying they are causing the majority of issues. 42:05- Into The Dark Blue will start adding memberships next year where you can get an annual gift box with exclusive beer and merchandise. 45:31- “If you see a good thing, promote it.” (Jewell) 48:47- Dealing with stress makes you appreciate the times that are not stressful. 51:02- There are different attachment styles when it comes to a relationship, sometimes we can be overly anxious or detached. 55:45- It’s important to ask friends if they’re okay whenever they are being rude or acting abnormal. 59:01- Becoming a better observer can help keep the ego in check.

Welcome to Season 5 of RPG! For Episode 1 Robert is joined by author and podcaster, Michael Malice for the unveiling of the recent collaboration between Malice and Robert's company SHEATH. In the discussion they make the announcement, and begin designing the exclusive Malice signature pair of SHEATH. They also discuss Malice's recent book The Anarchist Handbook, entrepreneurship, and more. Find Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelmalice Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 0:55- Malice recently did a modeling potshot in Sheath Underwear and felt confident because he put in consistent effort with training and diet to look his best. 1:09- He is the host of YOUR WELCOME and a New York Times bestseller with his newest release, The Anarchist Handbook. 6:07- There is going to be a new collaboration design between Malice and SHEATH. 10:01- One of the considerations for the color scheme would be based off the Pristigenys, a genus of marine ray-finned fish. 13:42- The first time Patton heard about Malice was when he found episode of Cash Cab on YouTube. 15:05- Malice’s first television appearance was in the fifth grade at the Brooklyn city spelling bee where he was asked to to spell the word ‘Noontide’. 17:36- “Dear Reader: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong Il” is the book Malice wrote about North Korean culture and their perspective on propaganda. 25:03- People are beginning to wake up the reality that the news media doesn’t always have the best intention with the information being broadcasted. 29:25- Patton enjoys getting his news content from podcasts and internet sources, he feels that the mainstream media isn’t quality. 31:22- Investing in cryptocurrencies is something Patton and Malice have in common. 31:42- Malice will be moving to Austin, Texas very soon. 33:24- Malice’s 2012 Kickstarter campaign for Dear Reader generated thirty thousand dollars. 37:58- “I feel like I’m in a dream sometimes.” (Malice) 43:30- Malice has the Garbage Pail Kids comic book series. 47:00- Communication is a lifelong skill that Patton has improved quite well with the help of podcasting and learning from trial and error. 52:00- Protecting our freedoms is of the highest value to Patton and Malice. 56:10- The Pine Cone Fish (Black/Yellow) is another possibility for the pattern on the collaboration design pair. 59:20- Malice has a few hundred shaving soaps and thirty pairs of jeans along with two hundred succulents inside his home. 1:01:23- The limited edition pairs of SHEATH produced range from two to three thousand.

For Episode 11 of Season 4 Robert is joined by Eddy Torres, host of the RRBG Podcast. The two catch up and travel down memory lane, exchanging stories unique to their respective paths. This episode is a swap cast with RRBG Podcast, linked below. Enjoy! Find Eddy: https://linktr.ee/RRBGPodcast Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 0:32- Torres has been spending too much time with his wife playing the video game, Fallout 77. 1:31- The most recent show Patton has been watching is Queen of the South on Netflix. 3:11- The Rock & Roll Beer Guy (RRBG) is the podcast that Torres runs. 6:05- Patton has always wanted to be a radio talk show host. 7:42- Torres grew up in New Jersey for about fifteen years before involuntarily moving to Miami, Florida. 9:31- After staying in Miami for twenty years and pursuing touring in a death metal band, he now lives in Los Angeles, California. 11:37- Torres grew up playing a lot of baseball because of the cultural influence of New Jersey and being Cuban. He started in first base and then moved onto the outfield. Another main sport he participated in was wrestling. 18:14- When he was thirteen, Torres unintentionally took LSD and didn’t have a good time. 20:28- Smoking Cannabis was something that got reintroduced to Torres after high school when a friend rolled him a big blunt and took him to the car wash where they listened to Radiohead. Later he experimented with Cocaine which ended up leaving him homeless and working a crappy job. 23:58- After ending up in the hospital from a three day Cocaine bing, Torres decided to had to quit this terrible habit that had been with him for over six months. 26:15- Torres will drink Kava from time to time to relax but cannot stand the taste. 30:30- Sometimes Torres and Patton will use cannabis that is high in CBD and low in THC. 32:12- After serving fourth months in a Georgia detention center, Patton decided to clean up his act and cut the bad drugs out. 34:54- “Tell me who you’re with and I’ll tell you who you are.” (Old Cuban saying) 37:30- Whenever Torres was a beer seller, he found himself having nearly eight drinks by the end of the day. The need to drink water and stay hydrated all day long was mandatory to avoid feeling bad. 40:50- Torres is a big fan of UFC fighter Nate Diaz. 41:45- Patton laughs after he talks about Diaz forgetting the name of the NELK Boys new hard seltzer, Happy Dad in a post fight interview. 44:00- Weight training is something that causes Torres to be more susceptible to injury so he chooses to do Yoga and other mobility based strength training. 49:22- Meditation and hypnosis are great tools to help relax and train your brain muscle to avoid overstimulation. 50:31- “It’s so important to let your brain rest and grow.” (Torres) 55:26- “I’ve never felt racism until he was in office.” (Torres reflecting on the Trump presidency) 59:41- Torres knew many people in the service industry who were forced into unemployment due to COVID-19. 1:02:10- Patton identifies most as a Libertarian and believes Dave Smith will run for President in 2024. 1:05:26- One of Torres’s main obsessions is the Japanese language, he took classes in high school. 1:11:12- Denver recently decriminalized psilocybin mushrooms. 1:15:39- “Be ready to defend yourself but don’t go out and attack people.” (Torres) 1:18:12- “How much can you really know about yourself if you’ve never been in a fight?” (Fight Club) 1:25:25- Making fun of yourself can be great therapy. 1:28:50- Torres is in the works on getting a live show going at The Comedy Store, he lives only eight minutes away. 1:29:18- Torres just released a collaboration beer with Cosmic Eye Brewing out of Lincoln, Nebraska, a light Lager called I Don’t Really Listen To Podcasts.

For Episode 10 of Season 4 Robert is joined by his younger brother and business partner Matt Xian. The two dive deeply into psychedelics, spirituality and the wholistic lifestyle. Matt discusses Microdosing and his recent experience with the most powerful psychedelic known to man, 5-MeO-DMT. Find Matt: https://www.timewheel.net Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 1:47- Patton enjoys taking new friends to the Kava bar to see their reaction to a different style of drinking and going out. 2:52- “Microdosing is a sub perceptual dose of a psychedelic or plant medicine.” (Xian) 6:10- Anti aging techniques and conspiracies involving DMT with the elite are discussed. 8:06- In Yoga, the Drishti is the focal point. 9:45- Patton is sleeping much better after using hypnotherapy and working out regularly. 11:33- “Hypnosis is like a guided meditation and it is so relaxing.” (Patton) 16:13- Laughter is medicine, and when you add in proper diet and exercise, it can be very beneficial. 18:30- Using an ice bath in a community setting on a hot day makes the experience much easier. 23:30- The largest urban home is in Los Angeles, California and is 105,000 square feet. 26:16- Tony Robbins experienced 5-MeO-DMT, also know as Toad medicine. 28:50- Another big celebrity to endorse plant medicines has been Mike Tyson, recently going on the Impaulsive podcast and eating four grams of psilocybin mushrooms. 33:24- “Sometimes we have to learn to not take things so seriously.” (Xian) 37:20- Nearly everyone has a deep-seated trauma that they are not even aware of. 40:00- Kambo is a warrior medicine that has been used by hunters for many years. 42:23- Moderation and respect for the plant medicine is essential to the experience. 44:58- Alfred Most is famous for bringing awareness to toad medicine. 46:26- “It hit in like five seconds, then there was this overwhelming whoa, and I kept saying whoa for almost five minutes straight while laying on my back.” (Xian on his toad medicine experience) 48:33- The automated habits we have when waking up were altered the next day after the experience with the toad medicine. 55:35- Consuming too much social media can be very harmful for your mental health, a technique to combat that is dopamine fasting where you don’t consume any online stimuli. 1:03:00- “Comparison is the thief of joy.” (Xian reflecting on overuse of social media) 1:04:38- Having a positive outdoor environment for the community is a good way to facilitate play and unplugging from our devices. 1:07:25- Going through an obstacle course is a fun way to compete with friends outside of strength based assessments like weight lifting.

For Episode 9 of Season 4 Robert is joined by long time friend Steven Samadhi. Steven is a Fitness Model, Physical Trainer / Coach, Yoga & Breathwork Teacher, Creative Director and Musician. He is also a member of the SHEATH Creative Operations team. In this discussion Robert and Steven discuss the adventure that is the SHEATH lifestyle, weighlifting, staying positive through thick and thin, and much more. Find Steven: https://www.infinitypresence.com/ Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 2:22- After five years of doing stand up comedy open mics and local shows and not achieving success, Samadhi made the transition to doing funny skits for Sheath. 3:30- “You don’t have to be on stage to be funny and a comedian.” (Patton) 5:24- When you become stronger, in a way you do become more gentle. You don’t have to compete with others, you just want to get better everyday. 6:40- Samadhi has been sending Patton custom workouts that include more sets and supersets to increase intensity and hypertrophy. 7:35- After thinking he was ready over a year ago, Samadhi finally set his goal of competing in his first Men’s Physique show August 21st in Austin, Texas. Austin “Beezy” Burge is his prep coach. 8:55- Patton incorporates Wim Hof breathing method into his weight lifting workouts to stay energized and focused. 11:00- Samadhi recently took a mobility course with Sammy Sandoval who is certified steel mace, kettlebell and mobility through the Onnit Academy, he coaches at Your Fitness 365 and the Submission Concepts gym in San Antonio, Texas. 17:04- Patton uses the Pso-Rite to keep his abdominals and hip complex from becoming too tight. 19:39- Samadhi has been working with Sheath full time since May 2020, his roles include creative directing, customer service and sales. 22:52- Before taking fitness more seriously, Samadhi used to only do three sets of eight reps for each exercise, just barely maintaining muscle. 23:48- The start of his pull day workout consists of six sets of pull ups to failure. 24:35- “If you are not eating enough, you are just literally not going to gain the muscle.” (Samadhi) 27:25- Patton uses an Arc elliptical machine for 20-30 minutes to hit his cardio goals. 29:00- The current cardio prep for Samadhi is incline walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes, five days a week. 32:20- Heart rate variability is something Patton tracks to make sure his performance level is maintained during exercise. 35:38- “Own your life, don’t be miserable.” (Samadhi) 40:31- One of the most fun skits Sheath has done was when Samadhi chopped a jackfruit in half with a samurai sword. 45:00- Playing chess can be a great way to workout your brain and ease trauma. 53:30- Whenever you order produce, it is important to be mindful of the expiration date. 53:11- After being vegan for two years, Samadhi introduced meat back into his diet and noticed more energy and strength gains. The vegan diet has many benefits but didn’t allow him to put on more muscle. 57:30- Samadhi breaks down his new diet where he eating earlier in the day and more often to be in a calorie surplus. 1:01:20- L-Theanine is an amino acid that Samadhi and Patton use to stay optimal and avoid brain fog.

For Episode 8 of Season 4 Robert is joined by Wayne Meligan, professional bladesmith, who appeared on the popular TV Show Forged in Fire. The conversation begins with discussing the intricacies of blade smithing, his experience on Forged in Fire, and what resulted from his appearance there. They two also discuss finding a craft you love and sticking to it, among many more deep topics. Find Wayne: https://www.thepirateforge.com/ Sponsored by Ohana Kava Bar (Use Code 'SHEATH' To Save At Checkout) https://ohanakavabar.com/ Visit our Shop: https://SheathUnderwear.com Use code 'RPG' for 20% off storewide Show Notes: 0:50- Meligan was featured on season six of Forged in Fire which aired August 2019. 1:51- On his property, Meligan has a separate 1,500 square foot house that he uses for his blade smith work and a pirate bar to enjoy afterwards. 4:53- The bar is called the Pirate Forge and is located on the coast of Florida. Meligan started blade smith work in 2017. 6:35- After receiving a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Meligan led a 26 bed ICU CVI open heart unit for twelve years. 9:07- Meligan is forging a sword and Bowie knife out of meteorite. 10:34- There are multiple burns and scars on Meligan because of the dangerous process of forging. 14:35- Even with just 1.5 years of experience, Meligan was able to out compete others with 30+ years. 16:02- Patton & Meligan both love a good cup of black coffee. 19:42- “The thing is man, we’re only here, we get one shot at this life, don’t piss it away. Don’t waste it. If it’s a book, make it a book worth reading.” (Meligan) 24:45- There is enough room for us all to be successful and eat together. 27:07- It has been just over two years since Melgian has been working full time. Eventually he would like to have his own production of knives on the market. 31:20- Meligan thinks that Colorado is scary even though he has wrestled Alligators and Water Moccasins in Florida. 35:10- You only stay at the top of the mountain for a minute, the journey is the best part. 38:00- Pensacola beach is one of the best in Florida. 39:47- “If you make your home like paradise, you feel like you don’t need to vacation.” (Meligan) 41:40- Meligan and his wife have one son, a German Shepherd and a mutt. 46:41- You have to take risks so that you don’t hold yourself back and have regrets when you’re old. 51:21- High intensity weight training five days a week for an hour to an hour and a half is how Meligan stays fit. 54:17- Being happy with yourself is more important than having a bunch of money. 57:10- There is always someone who had it harder than you, but still makes a successful life.