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This week's guests are Dr. Brent Reed & COO Brad Mitchell from the Griffin & Reed Eye Care Center. Brandon recently had LASIK surgery from Dr. Reed, and we hear all about what Dr. Reed does as a surgeon at Griffin & Reed, but Brandon gets to know Brent the man. Find out how Brent got into ophthalmology, his college football days, the missions for his church that took him to Thailand (and he also speaks Thai), and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Brandons discuss what they did over Winter break last week. Including a tour of comedy that started in Reno with Russell Peters and ended in Los Angeles at an unplanned, last minute, intimate comedy show. During the trip to SoCal, Brandon hit an old Speakeasy in hopes to see some paranormal activity, and Mrs Brandon tells a story about a haunting at Virginia City that she experienced. Finally, Brandon officially apologizes for knocking the show "The Orville" for so long and not giving it a try. After being threatened to watch this new show, Brandon weighs with his opinion on The Umbrella Academy on Netflix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Brandon interviews the author of the forthcoming book "Don't Kill Yourself", Gerardo Urias. We discuss his experience with crippling depression and how a combination of magic mushrooms, The Wim Hof Method & stoic philosophy helped Gerardo find happiness again. Gerardo is also trying to bring light to alternative methods for treating depression while removing the stigma of psychedelics. For more information on Gerardo's book visit his Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Dont-Kill-Yourself-2297810263627321/For more information on the use of psychedelics to aid in depression and PTSD treatment: https://www.facebook.com/psychedelicrenaissance/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Brandon opens up his "vault" of music from the bands he performed in over the years. Dating back to his first band when he was in grade school, and the various other projects he was involved with up until the last few years. Listen to the evolution of different sounds and styles over the years. Maybe this will lead to some inspiration for you or maybe it will inspire Brandon to play music again. Or it's a reminder of why he hasn't played music in some time! Either way, enjoy this ride down memory lane of Brandon's musical history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode features special guests "Mr. & Mrs. Horny", friends of Mr & Mrs Brandon, who happen to be in the swinging lifestyle. You may want to listen to this episode privately as it is very NSFW! We discuss the ups and downs being a swinger, tips for people who are interested in dipping their toes into the lifestyle, also how to navigate the positives and the negatives that go along with being in the lifestyle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon is joined by his friend Jason. He revisits his extended family that he found through an ancestry web site, with an update on some new family happenings. The conversation quickly turns into a discussion about the rumored Breaking Bad movie, The Punisher Season 2, Black Mirror Grabhersnatch (Bandersnatch), UFOs (and other mumbo jumbo), technology, the Ted Bundy documentary on Netflix, and the original Netflix movie Polar. Jason is one of the owner/operators of Better Foods Deli in Roseville, CA! Tell him Brando sent you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, Brandon teases the next Paranormal Investigation Prodcast with Sac SPIRIT that will take place at a historic military location. More details to come at the end of March. Dr Prod tackles questions about what a listener's brother can expect after getting his 2nd DUI, a husband with anger issues (that relates to what Brandon has been going through recently), and a bisexual woman who is married to a man who thinks she is now gay and wants to know how to balance her wants and needs.  Entertainment reviews include Glass, Future Man (A Hulu Original), The Punisher Season 2 (on Netflix), the teaser for Happy! season 2,l Black Mirror: Grabhersnatch (or Bandersnatch) and more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In honor of the RAD Prodcast Group on Facebook surpassing 3,000 members, Brandon takes to Facebook LIVE and answers questions on the fly directly from Facebook. With questions like what's it like being married vs a committed relationship or being engaged, what is the most fun part about working with RAD, what is the biggest challenge about working with RAD, are there any plans for any future 4th members of the show, advice on how to bring acclimating a rescue animal into your home, and the future of video streaming with the RAD show. Find out the answers to all of these questions and more in this week's episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon recaps the annual holiday vacation. What were the Brandons up to during their holiday break? After all of the Christmas festivities, the New Year was brought in while Mrs Brandon was admitted in the Emergency Room. Ultimately, they both contracted a stomach parasite that rendered them bed-ridden for the remainder of their vacation. What else to do during that time? Get caught up on TV shows and Video Games. Hear reviews for the series Black Mirror, the movie Bird Box, Bumping Mics with Dave Attell and Jeff Ross, and reviews of the games Red Dead Redemption 2 and Diablo 3.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melissa & Brent from Sacramento Paranormal Intuitive Reasearch Investigation Team (or SPIRIT) visits the RAD Radio Studios to investigate some paranormal activity that Dawn has been experiencing over the years. During the investigation, Melissa channels Rob and a spirit close to Dawn. We also find out what spirit has been making so much noise by messing with the door and other noises that Dawn has heard. For more information about Sac SPIRIT, visit www.sacspirit.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon interviews author Ankit Shukla about his book "I Love You Apu" and his other published works, as well as his career as a traveling nurse. Ankit took the time from his busy schedule to tell his story, as well as interview Brandon for a book he is writing in the future regarding lifestyles in the LGBTQ community.  This episode of the RAD Prodcast is presented by Elite Pool Tile Cleaning (www.elitepooltilecleaning.com)and Tech 2U (www.tech2u.com)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the RAD Prodcast Holiday Special! The Brandons discuss favorite Holiday music, movies, traditions, real trees vs fake trees, and much more! Ho ho ho! Happy Holidays from Mr. and Mrs. Brandon to the RAD Prod Squad!Show notes: Die Hard writer explains why Die Hard is a Christmas Movie.http://time.com/5079487/die-hard-christmas-movie/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2018/07/16/is-die-hard-a-christmas-movie-bruce-willis-finally-has-an-answer/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.527d9b7b87d7See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon sits down with Dawn to discuss her new puppy Hank, who will be coming home this weekend! Mrs. Brandon also joins Dawn and Brandon to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of being a puppy parent.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon shares some tips on how to help with the Camp fire relief while promoting the upcoming Brine-A-Palooza Wildfire Relief event on November 17th. Brandon & Mrs. Brandon talk about the joys, trials and tribulations of being the parents of a new 9 week old German Shepherd puppy. Also, a listener seeks advice to combat bad dreams and wants to know if lucid dreaming will help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Veteran's Day coming up, Brandon interviews his Navy Veteran Grandfather Jerry (Papa) Livingston-Joy about his time in the Navy as a baker on nuclear submarines during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Brandon and his Papa discuss what it was like growing up during World War 2, how Papa ended up in the Navy, why Kauai is a special place, Papa's recent battle and victory with throat cancer and more.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the 50th episode, and one year anniversary of the RAD Prodcast, Brandon is joined by Rob and RAD Security Chief Pat to discuss multiple topics. Including, but not limited to, relationships, why Pat got into law enforcement, Pat's acting career in movies, politics, the #metoo movement, the meaning of friendship and much more.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, Brandon reads some emails about the paranormal and night terrors. There is also a follow up interview with Brandon's friend Jason, who took a DNA test to find out that he had a birth father he wasn't aware of. Before recapping his visit, Brandon and Jason discuss Daredevil Season 3 and the RAD Turkey Brine available at his deli, Better Foods Deli in Roseville. Jason recaps his trip to Florida to meet his birth father's side of the family and discusses his experience in this first meeting as well as his other adventures in Florida.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon takes to the RAD Prodcast Group on Facebook and does an "Ask Me Anything" session via Facebook Live. Hear Brandon stumble around questions fielded by Prodheads on the fly. These questions include: What career would Brandon be in if radio didn't work out? Is there a puppy on the way in the future? What is the worst food ever? Any desire to move out of State? How to deal with urges to drink? Are there still ghosts in the Brandon's house? Is it possible to dream lucidly? And many more ramblings from the lone producer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon catches up on "Prodmail" with the help of Mrs Brandon. A listener provides information for a meditation center, dream interpretations for an introvert, a man who needs advice as to why his wife is emotionally unavailable and a trip to the sex club goes South. Finally, Brandon had to be woken up by Mrs Brandon after she thought he was having a heart attack when he was just having a bad dream. What did the dream mean? We discuss in this week's episode.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode, Part 2 of Brandon's interview with his friend Michael. It begins with Brandon & Michael taste testing the "mayo steak" cooking technique along with Mrs. Brandon's "mayo salmon"... the taste test results may surprise you! The interview continues back at the studio when Michael discusses being a single father in today's society and his new outlook after his brain tumor incident.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.