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Brandon returns this week with flames of inspiration. A teaser for BIG things to come later this year! You are now Brandon\s accountability buddy as he gets back into the world of health, wellness & fitness. Brandon walks back his disdain for the DC universe and has an entertainment review of the movie "Nobody" starring Bob Odenkirk.  Excerpts read by Brandon from "The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself", written by Michael A. SingerMUMBO JUMBO ALERT! Finally, an Oracle card reading from The Native Heart healing deck.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A massive Cultural war erupted last week, yet again, on the topic of race, all because someone of prominence had the audacity to declare that America is not a racist country.There are a few different ways to analyze this; the first being technically.A country is simply a land mass defined as a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory. The people within that country are capable of doing racist things and even supporting and enacting racist policies, but unless there is 100% agreement and compliance on those programs, it is simply inaccurate and patently unfair to assert that a nation is racist. And certainly, all indications are that Americans, overwhelmingly want to see, as our founding documents demand, all Americans treated equally. The debate centers on the extent to which systems within the country — business, government, law enforcement — reflect biases that disadvantage non-Whites. That’s not the same as the country itself being racist, a position that it seems safe to assume mos

This week’s “deep dive,” is on making money! Kinda…We go deep into the explosion of legalized sports betting across America and how to do it safely and effectively. Life-long Sports Book Director Steve Mikkelson of MikksPikks.com joins me to explain why he’s switched sides and is now teaching us how to beat the books using his decades of experience. And Danny Hinkle of Tech2U and Sircles shares his family’s long history in sports betting while teaching me about bankrolling and how emotions kill the average better’s chances of winning.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 A massive shift towards alternative and renewable energy is coming, and we all need to acknowledge that and shift the argument. For decades, those who have opposed what we currently call “the Climate Movement,” have argued that the Earth is essentially a self-correcting system and that it will adapt to us. Other arguments contend that the Earth has been warming and cooling itself for millions of centuries and it’s simply a cycle that has nothing to do with who or what inhabits it. Some have tried pointing out that computer models are, by their very nature, biased by the data and assumptions that humans choose to enter into them, and still others have tried to be flippant with one-liners like “we can’t even predict tomorrow’s weather correctly, and yet we claim to know what the climate of the Earth will be in 50 years!” https://opr.ca.gov/facts/common-denier-arguments.html “Climate Deniers,” as we now condescendingly call them, have also tried to point out that almost every single dire prophecy

Interview with Aaron Hullender, founder of Woobie Brothers Apparel, discussing his mission to provide care packages and outreach to homeless veterans as far as he can reach. https://woobiebrothersapparel.com/https://www.instagram.com/woobiebrothersapparel/https://www.facebook.com/WoobieBrothersApparel/https://www.twitch.tv/woobiebrothershttps://www.instagram.com/woobiebrotherstwitch/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More Ramblings:In the wake of multiple mass shootings (defined as three or more people shot in one incident) the cries for gun control have begun once again. Here’s the problem; universal background checks are common sense to almost all Americans, including gun owners. No one actually wants a known felon, illegal citizen or mental defect to be able to purchase a gun…however, none of the recent mass shootings would have been prevented by universal background checks. In other words, in the wake of human devastation, we propose solutions that wouldn’t have prevented the incidents…thus, when the mass shootings continue after we enact universal background checks, the cries will be “we need to do more!” This is what’s defining the strident and ardent objections to any form of gun control in this nation. Unless and until the argument becomes a conversation, no progress will be madeIf I had a child, the one job I would tell them not to pursue is being a cop. Read into that what you will.More than 90 per cent of Ameri

Interview with Adrian Malko - Veteran Sniper from the Marine Corps turned Artist IN LIVING COLOR @ Tower Brewing CompanyTower Brewing is a microbrewery and taproom in East Sacramento. We welcome customers with a variety of beer styles and flavor options! Saturday at 2 PM PDT – 5 PM PDT Buy raffle Tickets - Instagram.com/woobiebrothersapparel This Saturday, @towerbrewing will be hosting an art show featuring Sacramento local artist, Adrian Malko of GMANHUNTERART.The event is all ages from 2pm - 5pm.Live at the event, @Woobiebrothersapparel will be joining us to raffle off a painting donated by @GMANHUNTERART for @theenduringcampaign.100% of the proceeds will go to @theenduringcampaign, a non profit organization that provides support to the homeless veterans community through donations and care packages.Resources for Veterans – theenduringcampaign.org - Oftentimes Transitional Centers offer a variety of services including mental health support, job placement, and drug/alcohol treatment. The

A few weeks ago, Urban Dictionary added the word “Vaxhole,” defined as follows: “One who has been fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus and brags about it.”https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=vaxhole To be clear, I couldn’t care less if you get the vaccine or not. If you have concerns about possible side effects, or the speed at which with this vaccine was developed and made available, I legitimately respect and will defend that. Additionally, if you have moral objections to at least two of them being developed using aborted fetal cells, I honor your convictions. Even if you’re convinced that getting the vaccine implants some sort of microchip tracking device that allows the government to do whatever it is that you’re convinced they do, I stand by it being your body and your choice. You are not your brother’s keeper and you have absolutely no moral, legal, ethical, or societal obligation to inject something into your body to protect the rest of us. Period. All I ask in return is: can y

Thank you for tuning in to the RAD Prodcast, Episode 155! Next week is Spring Break, and while you’ll be without a fresh episode of the Prodcast for another week, I wanted to leave off on a positive, uplifting note in this episode.If you’ve been following along with the Prodcast in 2021, you’re aware of the life changes that I have been going through. While divorce, separation and mindfulness of mental health have been a major focus, it has created an open forum of truth. Your truth. My truth. Being able to live in truth has granted access to some amazing connections, encounters and new friendships to occur (as well as fostering relationships with old friends). What’s more is that my situation seems to be resonating with so many people who are either going through similar circumstances or have gone through them in the past. I’m getting all of your messages and emails, and I am eternally grateful for the outpouring of love and support. You all play a role in the hea

It’s 2pm Sunday afternoon as I start this and I have no idea what to write…it’s not writer’s block as much as it is mental mush…A linear, coherent thought is nowhere in my future today so instead of composing an actual essay, I’m going to bombard you with random crap running through my brain as follows: - Saturday Night Live has truly become one of the worst shows on television. The only reason I still watch it is so that I can publicly complain about how awful it has become. - Am I the only one completely done with Dr. Fauci and his proclamations of what we’ll be “allowed” to do in the months ahead? Today he teased the possibility of baseball games having fans…hey asshole, that’s already a thing. - If I see one more headline about how spring breakers are going to be the cause of a fourth wave of Covid in America while ignoring tens of thousands of Latin American “migrants” crossing the border I’m going to puke. - So, apparently the San Francisco 49ers are done with Quarterback Jimmy Garop

Brando sits down with Crystal Clune from Helping Hands to learn about Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT.  Find out more at https://www.efthelpinghands.org/EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique. It is a form of energy work very similar to acupressure. It uses certain meridians throughout the body to release energy so that you can have a healthy flow of energy throughout the body. When energy gets blocked up, psychosomatic symptoms occur such as, headaches, stomach aches, back pains etc. By tapping we are releasing the energy that is blocked in those points and restoring balance to the person’s energy flow.With trauma and other bothersome memories, tapping helps rewire the brain and help you have the memories without any emotional response or connection.Brando has an EFT session to focus on releasing the negativity surrounding his recent divorce, and the results are surprising!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-

If you saw the title and thought we’d be discussing illegal immigration, you’re going to be sorely disappointed. If you thought I’d be telling you about my favorite casual family style Mexican restaurants you’re going to be even more disappointed.Whether one political party in particular wants to admit it or not, there is a crisis at the American border with Mexico, actually many. But the biggest of them all isn’t the issue of immigration, which this country has been arguing over for my entire lifetime. The debate over who and how many should be allowed into America will continue endlessly and neither side will be right, nor get what they want. We can, and will, discuss it at another time.The crisis on the border is actually about Americans and their rights; the right to pursue happiness, the right to assemble, the right to move freely between states, the right to be secure in our houses, and while not expressly written in the Constitution, the implied right to freely make our own decisions, ambitiously chase

This week, Dawn joins Brando to have a heart to heart about the struggles with growth, self awareness, seeking contentment, healing & forgiveness of the past.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People are always musing about “how the Roman Empire fell,” and what exactly will cause the same to happen to America. I’ve cracked the code; America will fall because of sick.I realize that “sick” isn’t a thing in and of itself. You can “feel” sick, you can be mentally “sick,” you can possess “sick” humor, and you can act in a “sick” manner, to name a few. But sick on its’ own is static. You can’t touch it, feel it, etc. I submit to you that in all forms America is going to fall as a result of sick. We’re simply a sick nation in every way and there is no antidote. We need to be eradicated as currently formed and rebuilt. Quite candidly, for the first time in my entire life, I actually embrace the idea of carving the nation up, a la Europe, into smaller pieces. Maybe three ideally; the looney left, the whacko right, and the smallest of the three, sadly, those of us who are still sane, logical, and free thinking.For starters, it was confirmed in multiple ways last week that we are now quite literally a nation

Brando sits down to have a conversation with his friend Juliette after she is recovering from 3 consecutive back surgeries over the course of three weeks, one of which resulted in a near death experience. Juliette has also played an integral role in Brandon's life while he transitioned from a previous long term relationship to the new healing path he is on today. Friends helping friends to become better friends!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last year at this time we were unknowingly living our last week of normal. Yup, it’s only been a year.12 months ago, the NBA and NHL were playing basketball and hockey games nightly in front of tens of thousands of fans in indoor arenas. Professional golf was a month away from its’ first Major tournament of the season, the Master’s, to be played in front of hundreds of thousands of fans over the course of 4 days. My wife and I were already looking forward to summer vacation, just over 3 months away, when we’d head to Los Angeles and see Ricky Gervais perform live. Heck, the entire RAD show was already working on major giveaways for listeners to go with us to see Tool in June, Aftershock in October, and even Joe Rogan in December.Broadway was bustling, gyms were packed, there were endless lines of cars at schools every morning and afternoon, and it was only a year ago that if you suddenly desired an ice cold draught beer, you didn’t have to think twice about pulling into the nearest bar and ordering one.This w

Brando sits down with Kyle and explores the world of songs/themes/jingles that are the ultimate ear worms. Brando & Kyle also discuss childhood memories, mix tapes, recording music from the radio on cassette, and Brando jumps into the main studio and plays the "greatest hits" of RAD jingles, theme songs and imaging. Hang out with some friends, discuss the awesome and the awful of the music of our generations.Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a dose of soul "food"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While out at dinner with fellow super-spreader friends, the absurdly obvious solution to achieving immediate herd immunity was stumbled upon; and then immediately dismissed out of hand for obvious reasons.As we were violating “orders” to not dine indoors (at a completely packed and non-socially distanced restaurant) we spewed droplets all over each other and those around us as we laughed uproariously and loudly. As we did, we kept noticing that we were literally the only 4 people who walked in without masks, and never put one on as we made our way to and from our booth, the restroom, and the front door.We discussed our shared visceral disdain at people who remain sheepishly compliant even when there is no reason at all to do so. The restaurant didn’t even have the obligatory “masks mandatory” sign posted, nor were they enforcing any guidelines…and yet, the self-enforcement was essentially 99.9% (we were the .1%). Even as we were leaving, we couldn’t help but eye-roll our way through the parking lot as we saw

Brando sits down with Melissa from Sac SPIRIT to discuss forgiveness, gratitude and healing the inner child.For more information visit https://sacspirit.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

See what I did there? FAQ’s…as in “frequently asked questions,” but when said aloud it also sounds like “facts,” as in “the truth.” Eh? Eh?The last year has been maddening and riddled with endless misinformation combined with a lack of understanding and an unwillingness to find actual facts and truth. Logic, common sense, and critical thinking are extinct; and none of what we’ve already experienced compares to the shit-show we’re all about to live vis a vis the Covid-19 vaccine.I have incredibly intelligent, well-informed friends who are walking around believing and repeating total falsehoods about the vaccine. I’m not talking about whacko anti-vaxxers…I’m talking about people who are literally contradicting known science and everything that is being said, published, and written. This isn’t like the mask debate; it’s worse. Much, much worse.Part of the blame, like usual, lies at the feet of the inept federal government and their total inability to formulate coherent policy statements, but most of it is our fa