Rising to the Surface

Today, our valiant host takes on the world and how to make it better. To give away the ending, the answer is, there is no answer. Come along for a brief reminder of how to walk through this strange life smiling and in tune with the meaning of life.  https://www.gofundme.com/f/funds-for-the-family-of-guadalupe-huapillaperez  

Today we sit down with my old friend Matt Merchant. We met in College theater and he never strayed from the calling. Now a seasoned actor in L.A., Matt and I chat about his journey. What it takes to follow and unlikely dream. And how to keep your authenticity in a town and industry of pretend. There is nothing fake about this man. Come hear the inside scoop on acting for a living.  

Today we get the chance to sit down and see why the future is going to be ok. Meet Jessica Keyo and hear why this amazing and challenged 33 year old is taking her obstacles and creating change for others through them. There is something truly reassuring to her heart and attitude. Life dealt her a few lemons and she made a chiffon!  

Sit on down and meet a true champion. Melissa Simpson deals with Cerebral Palsey but has simply refused to let it slow her down. She volunteers for two organizations and also starred in a documentary about her climbing a mountain in Colorado. This is a young woman you need to hear from. vimeo.com/518404753  

Crack out your rolling pin because we are sitting down with the Pie Queen of Michigan! Meet Linda Hundt, owner of Sweetielicious; a famous little pie shop in central Michigan. This is a woman who will charm you from the word "go." She has spent a life following her passion towards her absolute dream. We discuss her ups and downs, and how if you play your cards right, they can all get you where you are meant to be. This is one of the sweetest episodes we have done, in many ways! http://www.sweetie-licious.com/

Sit and relax as Jonah expounds on the wisdom learned from a really good day. From his daughter's first ever campout in the backyard to having all the neighbors over for burgers. Amazing how life can feel alright in the span of just 24 hours.

In part two of our time with Dave Cowan, we discuss the murder of George Floyd. And Dave's experience of living in the very town where it happened and where the ensuing protests changed the landscape of his town. We also talk about how to make profound changes in your life by way of affecting the overall experience in life. blacklivesmatter.com

Today we sit down with a great man. Dave Cowan. Old friend, Champion of the Cycle. Student of Life. We talk about his personal and professional mission to get more people on bikes and out of cars. We talk about working in your passion. And we discuss what it takes to get people to what's best for them. Even in spite of them. Don't miss this chat y'all! bikeleague.org/StateBikeLaws

Today my friends, we meet my brother from another Eric Ronick. Musician, Poet, follower of the instinct. We talk about music, his journey to run down his dreams, playing with larger bands on world wide tours, and creating his sound from the ground up. Don't miss this chance to hear about life from up on stage. facebook.com/blackgoldmine

I sit and chat with you on the eve of my second child's birth. Let's hear what goes through the mind of a man about to double the population of his kids!!