Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Ep: 213 - Break It Down with Pete A. Turner
The Decision Hour
Welcome to The Decision Hour, the podcast where we explore the tough decisions that people from all walks of life have made and the impact those choices had on their lives. Each episode, we sit down with a different guest who shares their personal story of a time when they found themselves at a crossroads, with their feet on the line, and they had to make THAT decision. Our guests come from all different backgrounds, from business leaders and entrepreneurs to athletes, artists, and everyday heroes. Through these candid conversations, we delve into the thought process and emotions behind each decision, exploring the challenges and obstacles that our guests faced, as well as the lessons they learned along the way. Whether you’re facing a tough decision in your own life or just looking for inspiration and motivation, The Decision Hour is the podcast for you. So join us each week as we explore the tough choices that shape our lives and help us become the best versions of ourselves.
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
On this episode I sit down with USMC Veteran and the Director of the Wind Therapy program at 22Kill, Mr. Joe ‘Staz” Stazione.
I’ve known Joe for years and he has been a good friend with a big heart. Joe share with you a little bit about his background. He talks about being a Marine and what he experienced as he transition out of the military. Joe talks about how he go into Motorcycle riding and how it all lead to working at 22Kill as their Wind Therapy Program Director. So what is this program? This program focuses on introducing veterans, first responders, and their spouses to the therapeutic benefits of motorcycle riding, as well as the camaraderie and supportive nature of the motorcycle community. This multi-phase program emcompasses the Learn2Ride academy for new riders, group rides, retreats, and events and rallies.
Mission of 22Kill: To create a community that raises awareness and combats suicide by empowering veterans, first responders, and their families through traditional and non-traditional therapies.
Take a listen to Joe and see how you can get involved even if you’ve never ridden a motorcycle before. Want to learn how to ride? Listen in to see how Joe can help you!
https://www.facebook.com/22Kill/
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
In this episode, Host Adam Bird sits down with his good friend and the new Executive Director of HillVets, Betty Rhoads.
Betty is a lawyer by education but realized the traditional practice of law wasn’t really her thing. She found herself having a calling to serve and quickly found herself on a path that lead her to the Federal Government and into the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). She worked in the VA, mostly in housing, helping with the VA home loan programs. From their Betty found herself in the Non-Profit world working with Jared Allen’s’ Home 4 Wounded Warriors. Today, Betty finds herself as the NEW Executive Director for HillVets (www.hillvets.org). We discuss what HillVets is all about, how it got started and talk about their big gala coming up March 25th2020, HillVets 100! We close the show with Betty sharing a very powerful and inspirational Decision Hour.
HillVetsnon-profit organizationand community of bipartisan Veterans, Servicemembers and supports interested in governance, international affairs, policy and politics.
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Great episode as I interview a powerhouse couple and the Founders of ReEngage, Adam Zaffuto & Alexandra (Pursglove) Zaffuto.
We jump in and get to know each of them. Adam, U.S. Army Veteran with 2 combat tours and Alex who is a certified Executive Coach, Culture Consultant and the CEO of Pace Success Coaching.
So, what’s ReEngage? ReEngage is a one-day conference to foster face-to-face connections by bringing together civilians and veterans who have selflessly served the country and bring great value from their experiences to our local communities.
This event is special, take a listen as they share how ReEngage came to life and what it means to each of them. You will get a sneak peak of the amazing speakers and breakout sessions they have lined up for you! To know more about this event, go to their website www.reengagepgh.comand be sure to follow them on Facebook
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
This is an uncut episode with our good friend Lindsey Germono. We just hit record and whatever happens, happens… And WOW, it was a lot of fun, filled with a ton of laughs!Once we settled down a bit, we got to Lindsey’s background a bit better, how she started Germono Advertising Company (www.germono.com) and then discuss the importance of social media, and networking in today’s business world. Why as a business owner should you be doing both? Listen in to find out. Lindsey is someone who is great at what she does, we trust her and this episode she gives you, the listener, some valuable information. Get ready to laugh, have fun and take notes!
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Very Special Show today as we have #CommunityHero Dr. Jason Piccolo joining us. Dr. Piccolo is an U.S. Army Veteran, a former special agent and supervisor with the Department of Homeland Security, a former U.S. Border Patrol agent near the Mexico Border and went on to work with the prestigious White House Security Council’s Human Smuggling Cell.
Jason is an author, his books include,
Out of the Shadows: A Government Whistleblower’s Firsthand Account of How The Protection Of Migrant Children Became A Political Firestorm.And Unwavering: A Border Agent’s Journeycan be purchased on Amazon. We talk about the books a little bit in this interview and how they came to be.
Jason is also a podcaster with an amazing show called The Protectors w/ Jason Piccolo. His show is a must listen in our book! He spends time interviewing what he calls our Nation’s “Protectors” and those that support them.
(You can see why we say his show is a must listen!)
We wrap up the show with Dr. Piccolo sharing his “Decision Hour” it’s one that is truly unique, and we have never heard anything like it on the show before… You don’t want to miss this! LISTEN NOW!
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Jeremy Scott is a former collegiate athlete & Cum Laude graduate turned author, speaker, and coach. Jeremy holds numerous health & fitness certifications including; he is the author of two best selling books “Make Success Mandatory” and the nutrition education cookbook “Get Lean Gluten Free”.
His blog www.jeremyscottfitness.comhas been named one of the top 20 fitness blogs online by Breaking Muscle. He is a 4-x cover model; SHAPE Magazine named him one of the 50 Hottest Trainers in America. Jeremy is an advisor for Men’s Health Magazine and also a Reebok sponsored athlete.
Tune in as I interview Jeremy Scott and we discuss the different levels of fitness, health investments, excuses, diet. How do you invest in your health? What does it mean? The biggest excuse people make about fitness is not having time, listen to what Jeremy says about time and inviting in your health, how he breaks it down and what it can do for you overall. We close the show with Jeremy sharing his Decision Hour on how Jeremy Scott Fitness all got started. What to live a healthier lifestyle? Then you don’t want to miss this.
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
It’s the Holiday season and the end of the year show.
They have been MIA for several weeks and well, in this episode they explain why. A lot has been going on, Adam got married… WHAT! Yup, it’s true, he also had surgery, hunting trip and more that he explains what has kept him from doing a show the past several weeks. Then they get down into the Holiday/Christmas season, likes and dislikes, some holiday funnies and more.
Adam and Patti also give a heartfelt TAHNK YOU to all of you for joining the new Facebook group and all who continue to listen, THANK YOU. We will be back early Next Year with some updates and what’s to come in 2020. In the meantime, enjoy this episode (rate us on iTunes) and have a safe and wonderful Christmas season!
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
In this episode, we talk with Sean Gasaway, who is an award-winning singer/songwriter, publisher, record executive, and record producer also known as GASOLINE. Sean was born on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and now resides in Nashville, TN. Sean discusses how he became a full-time singer/songwriter and how he appeared in front of 75,000 Pittsburgh Steeler Fans at Heinz Field performing one of his hit "Stomp" and The National Anthem.
Sean has been in the music business for over 25 years, and has successfully written songs that have been published in all major genres including Rock, Country, Rap, Gospel, R&B, and Pop. Sean has and is currently writing, performing, producing, and touring with bands including 3 Doors Down, Cowboy Troy, Mickie James, The Ying Yang Twins, Analise Hoveyda, Deborah Allen, Kat Perkins, The Highway Women, and Rachel Stacy to name a few.
Take a listen and hear his ‘Decision Hour’ and how it came to be, then as a special treat, take a listen as we close out the show with a new song by Sean called “Inner Peace”
"Inner Peace" by Gasoline
Written by Sean Gasaway, Mike Ricchio, Daniel Kamzan
Permission by Gasaway Music (ASCAP) and Bell Records Nashville
Saturday Nov 02, 2019
Saturday Nov 02, 2019
We sit down with Army Veteran and Founder of SAVE Home Front(http://www.shfveterans.org/) Mr. Jax Young (a.k.a. Gods Cowboy).
SHF mission: “We provide Veterans ready for a change, a help up, not a hand out system so they can integrate into their communities.”
Jax shares with us his story from being homeless to how SHF came to be and shares his “Decision Hour” #veteransinlove. We also talk about a custom bike build that took place… 100thAnniversary of Veterans Legacy Edition…
Here’s the surprise… Jax didn’t come alone to this interview, he brought some friends along, Mr. Paul Teutul Sr. and the Crew from Orange County Choppers (https://orangecountychoppers.com)! We discuss the build of the bike, what it means to everyone involved and when it will air so you can watch the build from start to finish!
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Excited to bring you this episode as we sit down with the Founder of American Freedom Fund, and the Founder and Chairman of the Bramer Group, Mr. Donald R. Bramer.
Take a listen as we talk with Don about how he went from Capitol Hill having served as an appointee under the administration of President George H. W. Bush in different offices to enlisting into the U.S. Navy with multiple deployments as an intelligence officer and senior interrogator, then a few years later receiving his commission as a Naval Officer as a member of the reserve intelligence staff of the Joint Chief of Staff. Then going on to start the American Freedom Fund and the Bramer Group.
Donald Bramer gives us a peek of who he is and then really start to talk about what the American Freedom Fund is doing for our nations heroes. They have several programs, Shooting, Softball, outdoor actives and each year hold a Veterans Award Gala called ‘Manhattans, Martinis & Mistletoe’ (M3). This year marks the 6thAnnual Manhattans, Martinis & Mistletoe Gala and will be held on Wednesday, December 4th2019 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Hosted by Mr. Graham Allen. Tickets Available at (JoinM3.org). NOTE: you don’t want to miss this interview as Don makes a special announcement about the event, listen in to hear what it is!