Rocketman, Jet Pack Pilot, Stuntman, as seen on MTV, NASCAR, Rose Bowl & Parade with Dan Schlund

Rocketman, Jet Pack Pilot, Stuntman, as seen on MTV, NASCAR, Rose Bowl & Parade with Dan Schlund

Today’s guest is Dan Schlund — world-renowned Jet Pack Pilot, Stuntman, Author, Pyrotechnician and the subject of the documentary "The Last Rocketman,” based on his book under the same name. We're expecting a release date of late 2026 / early 2027 on Netflix or Amazon.  There are only 11 men who have been rocket men since 1961 and Dan’s the 11th.   In this memoir of faith, family, and finding purpose through physical extremes, Dan traces his journey from adventurous teen to stuntman and pyrotechnician, ultimately becoming one of the world’s few remaining rocketbelt pilots.  It’s a story of wisdom earned through pain and uncertainty, of frailty and recovery, of losing heroes and finding the hero within—and of the great crashes that nearly ended it all. Dan spent a decade flying jet packs while surviving devastating skin graft surgeries (185 inches of skin removed), a broken neck, and being burned alive.   But … chicks dig scars and stunt men.   He had to pivot to a new career and created "National Set Medics,” a company that provides medics to TV shows and film sets grossing over 10 million dollars in revenue with 12,600 medics.   Fun quote from Dan, "It’s a bottle rocket at the end of a shoestring." You can connect with Dan here --> TheLastRocketman.com and Rocketman.tv  Video of interview -->  Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/279757/fan_mail/new]

397 Mile Cycling Extravaganza via BRAG, and a Stop in Trilith, with Kirk McCarley of ESPN

It's Storytelling time with Kirk McCarly of ESPN. Kirk recently came back from a 397 mile extravaganza via BRAG (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia - brag.org). The highlight...Trilith in Fayette County. Thanks in large part to the CEO of Chick-fil-A, Trilith is home to Marvel Studios, DC Studios, Nate Bargatze's "The Breadwinner," Steve Harvey's "Family Feud," and the upcoming SNL movie titled "Saturday Night." Check out TrilithStudios.com to learn more. We also go back to 1923 where jockey Frank Hayes suffered a fatal heart attack in the midst of a race at Belmont Park in New York. His horse finished and won the race with his lifeless body still atop, making him the first, and thus far, only, jockey to win a race after death. Where else are you going to hear stories like this? Exactly, the next time we have Kirk on. He's promised to talk about Family Feud, Doc Ellis' no hitter in 1970, and the 1979 Seattle SuperSonics. Kirk is not only a seasoned Statistician with ESPN, but also an Executive Coach and Author. Connect with Kirk and schedule a discovery call here --> TheSeedSowerCoach.com Buy Kirk's book here --> KirkMcCarleyAuthor.com Video of interview --> https://rumble.com/v7bci6a-397-mile-cycling-extravaganza-via-brag-and-a-stop-in-trilith-with-kirk-mcca.html Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/279757/fan_mail/new]

Building Community One Concert at a Time with Musician & Author Michael Koep

The Good to be Alive! Show Team is guest hosting on 'This Week North Idaho.' We're talking with Michael Koep, of KOEP Concerts --> KOEPconcerts.com. KOEP Concerts brings free live music to North Idaho with three community-driven concert series. The Cd’A City Park Shows Series has been a Sunday tradition since 1996, filling the lakeside with music and memories. Music at McEuen Wednesdays is the newest and biggest downtown summer event, drawing thousands for festival-style shows at McEuen Park. The Hayden Summer Concert Series keeps things local and laid-back at McIntire Family Park, offering the perfect neighborhood jam. Rooted in tradition and made possible by community support, these concerts ensure that live music remains a summer staple for all. The mission at KOEP Concerts is to showcase the local North Idaho talent in a state-of-the-art, FREE concert experience— all the while keeping the “why” first and foremost; to gather lakeside communities, friends and family, natives and tourists, young and old, from all walks— and to dance in the grass, sing together, and share a few hours supporting music, art, and community. You'll find weekly happenings all over North Idaho here --> ThisWeekNorthIdaho.com Video of interview --> https://rumble.com/v7ar41m-building-community-one-concert-at-a-time-with-author-and-musician-michael-k.html Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/279757/fan_mail/new]

Savio P. Clemente Survived Cancer Twice, and Here's How He Did It

Savio almost died in 2014. Hearing those deafening words - "it is stage 3" - tore him up. But he promised himself that if he made it to the five year remission mark and was still cancer free that he would make it count. As a syndicated columnist for Authority Magazine and Thrive Global, Savio interviewed nearly 175 cancer survivors from all walks of life. In his book, he share the true stories of 35 of those survivors and what they learned physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually from this very difficult experience which has forever shaped their worldview. One of the consistent themes through all of them is forgiveness. Largely forgiving ourselves. Savio P. Clemente is a keynote and TEDx speaker, journalist, board-certified wellness coach, best-selling author, and healthcare leadership strategist. After 2,000+ interviews with global leaders and his own experience rebuilding after surviving cancer twice, Savio developed the Adaptive Resilience Leadership framework. His work helps leaders cut through cognitive overload, make clearer decisions, and avoid the quiet performance drop that often follows high-pressure moments. He focuses on helping individuals & organizations operate with clarity and consistency when it matters most because performance usually doesn’t fail first. Clarity does. Adrenaline fades, processes normalize, but the "operating system" that once worked slows. Second-guessing creeps in. Connect with Savio here --> https://www.SavioPClemente.com Here's Savio's book, 'I Survived Cancer and Here is How I Did It" --> https://www.amazon.com/Survived-Cancer-Here-How-Did-ebook/dp/B09SRQRCP9/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1647678737&sr=8-1 Video of interview --> https://rumble.com/v7b05du-savio-p.-clemente-survived-cancer-twice-and-heres-how-he-did-it.html Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/279757/fan_mail/new]

Back in the ESPN Broadcast Booth after 5 broken ribs, separated shoulder and a concussion with Kirk McCarley

Our ESPN friend Kirk McCarley is back on the Show to spin some more sports yarn after getting run over by a truck.  Okay, hit by a truck, but what's the difference when it's a truck vs. bike.  As a result, Kirk is recovering from 5 broken ribs, a separated shoulder and a concussion.  Today we'll hear a story of forgiveness and healing with a positive attitude.  You often times hear Kirk say he's blessed.  You'll hear that today.  We're blessed to have Kirk on the Show so soon after the wreck talking Bum Phillips, burning albums on a baseball field and parachuting into a scoreboard.     Phillips was fired on New Year's Eve 1980 by Oilers owner Bud Adams.  The 1980 Oilers, at times, had trouble scoring and Phillips refused to hire an offensive coordinator.  "I didn't feel like we needed it", he said.  At the time his 11 wins that season were the most wins in a season of a coach who would then be fired. Video of interview --> https://rumble.com/v79bc12-back-in-the-espn-broadcast-booth-after-5-broken-ribs-separated-shoulder-and.html Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/279757/fan_mail/new]