How He Built a Pro-Second Amendment Startup... | Ryan Spadafore | DSH #2064

How He Built a Pro-Second Amendment Startup... | Ryan Spadafore | DSH #2064

What happens when a Second Amendment startup gets blocked by banks, payment processors, and social media, then still keeps growing? In this Digital Social Hour episode, Sean Kelly sits down with Ryan Spadafore, co-founder and CEO of Atrius Development Group, to discuss firearms culture, entrepreneurship, government overreach, payment processing problems, Shot Show, veteran-led teams, faith, freedom, and building a brand in one of the most restricted industries in America. Ryan explains why Atrius is bigger than a product company. To him, it is about rights, responsibility, community, and creating a positive shift inside the firearms space. He also shares how his company dealt with shadow banning, banking issues, payment processor shutdowns, and the difficulty of growing a business that cannot rely on normal advertising. The conversation also covers California gun laws, the Second Amendment, mental health, word-of-mouth marketing, range events, veteran hiring, building with his best friend Malcolm, faith under pressure, and why performance matters more than online noise. This episode is about freedom, resilience, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build a company when the system makes the path harder. CHAPTERS 0:00 Freedom, Performance, and the Opening Claims 0:35 Ryan Spadafore From Atrius Development Group 1:05 Shot Show, Product Launches, and Early Feedback 2:27 Entering the Firearms Industry 3:58 California, Gun Laws, and Government Overreach 5:10 The Second Amendment and Personal Responsibility 7:09 Mental Health, Safety, and Cultural Reactions 8:01 Changing Laws and the Firearms Market 10:17 Banking Issues, Shadow Bans, and Payment Processors 12:51 Growth, Veterans, Faith, Freedom, and Final Thoughts WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 🔫 Why Ryan believes firearms culture is shifting 🇺🇸 How he views the Second Amendment and personal freedom 🏛️ Why he believes some state laws create unnecessary restrictions 💳 How payment processors and banks create challenges for firearms companies 📱 Why social media makes growth harder in restricted industries 🤝 How word of mouth and live events helped Atrius grow 🪖 Why veterans became a major part of the team culture 🧠 Why Ryan sees the gun debate as a mental health issue 🙏 How faith helps him handle pressure and uncertainty 💼 What it takes to build a business when normal systems push back 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/apply 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST Ryan Spadafore: https://www.instagram.com/spadafwrd/ https://www.instagram.com/atriusdev/ https://x.com/atriusdev?lang=en 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. KEYWORDS Ryan Spadafore, Atrius Development Group, Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly, Second Amendment, firearms industry, Shot Show, entrepreneurship, payment processing, shadow banning, veteran business, freedom Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/   Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The LEGO Scandal That Broke The Internet | DSH #2063

What started as a missing LEGO collection has turned into one of the wildest legal battles on the internet. In this episode of Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly sits down with Reckless Ben for an update on the viral investigation that's captured millions of viewers. Ben explains how exposing a dispute involving Bricks & Minifigs evolved into lawsuits, takedown attempts, police body camera footage, crowdfunding battles, and accusations that continue to grow far beyond what anyone expected. Ben shares why his GoFundMe was temporarily removed, what it's like facing potential RICO allegations, how the internet has rallied behind his investigation, and why he believes this story is only getting started. He also discusses the role of police transparency, lawsuits against creators, corporate pressure, Scientology, McKamey Manor, and why some of his investigations have placed him in real danger. CHAPTERS 00:00 The LEGO Lawsuit Update 03:35 Facing Potential RICO Charges 08:00 The Internet Fights Back 13:10 What's Coming Next? 16:13 Why They're Suing Everyone 20:20 The $400 Million Question 24:10 Has This Changed His View? 28:00 Scientology vs. Mormonism 34:20 The Scariest Investigation Ever 40:05 What Happens Next? IN THIS VIDEO: 🧱 The latest update on the viral LEGO investigation ⚖️ Inside the lawsuits and legal threats 🎥 How body camera footage changed everything 💰 Why the GoFundMe was taken down and restored 🕵️ Reckless Ben's most dangerous investigations 🚨 What comes next in the ongoing legal battle 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/apply 💼 SPONSORS https://www.wildsocietynutrition.com/SEAN 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST Ben Schneider: https://www.instagram.com/recklessbenschneider/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. SEO Keywords Reckless Ben, Sean Kelly, Digital Social Hour, Bricks and Minifigs, LEGO investigation, LEGO lawsuit, RICO lawsuit, GoFundMe, YouTube investigations, Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/   Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My Hardest Fight Was After Retirement...| TJ Dillashaw | #2062

What does it really take to become a UFC champion, lose everything, and build a new life outside the cage? In this episode of Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly sits down with TJ Dillashaw to discuss his legendary UFC career, the highs and lows of competing at the highest level, life after retirement, entrepreneurship, recovery, nutrition, discipline, and what separates elite athletes from everyone else. TJ opens up about the moments that shaped his career, including the biggest lessons he learned inside the Octagon, the injuries that forced him to rethink his future, and the mindset that helped him transition from world champion to successful entrepreneur. He also shares why discipline matters more than motivation, how fighters can extend their careers, and why recovery and nutrition have become his new obsession. The conversation dives into performance optimization, building businesses after professional sports, balancing family life, the realities of competition, and the mistakes many athletes make once their careers end. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 02:18 Becoming a UFC Champion 08:46 Learning From Failure 15:27 The Biggest UFC Regret 22:11 Fighting Through Injuries 30:34 Life After Retirement 38:06 Building a Business 45:51 The Truth About Nutrition 53:20 Champion Mindset 59:42 Final Advice WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 🥊 TJ Dillashaw reflects on his UFC career 💪 The mindset behind becoming a world champion ⚡ Why discipline beats motivation every time 🧠 Recovering from injuries and setbacks 📈 Building a successful business after fighting 🔥 Lessons that apply far beyond the Octagon 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/apply 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST TJ Dillashaw: https://www.instagram.com/tjdillashaw/ https://wildsocietynutrition.com/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. SEO KEYWORDS TJ Dillashaw, TJ Dillashaw interview, TJ Dillashaw podcast, Sean Kelly, Digital Social Hour, UFC, UFC champion, MMA, mixed martial arts, UFC podcast, combat sports, UFC interview. Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/   Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Hollywood Nearly Destroyed His Life... | Mark Koch | DSH #2061

He reached the top of Hollywood, made millions, and still felt completely empty. In this Digital Social Hour episode, Sean Kelly sits down with film producer Mark Koch to discuss producing Lost in Space and Black Dog, sudden success, addiction, family, faith, spiritual warfare, personal transformation, and the moment his Hollywood lifestyle nearly destroyed everything he cared about. Mark shares how he went from borrowing his sister’s credit card to producing major studio films. But behind the money, parties, cars, and box office success, he was living two lives and moving closer to burnout. The conversation follows the moment Mark realized that achieving his biggest dream had not brought him peace. He explains how returning to church changed his marriage, priorities, and direction, along with the spiritual battles he says followed. Mark also breaks down the daily system behind The First Hour, his 30-day faith-based routine built around prayer, scripture, family, accountability, and purpose. The episode closes with Mark discussing legacy, death, salvation, the impact of faith on his life, and the unexpected family business he launched with Dale Earnhardt Jr. CHAPTERS 0:00 Jesus, Eternity, and the Opening Claims 4:34 Hollywood Parties and Self-Destruction 8:10 Lost in Space, Rock Bottom, and the Beach Moment 10:55 Faith, Church, and Mark’s Transformation 16:14 Spiritual Warfare and Returning to Old Habits 22:00 Hollywood Temptation and the Pentagram Encounter 29:16 How The First Hour Was Created 33:06 The 30-Day Faith Boot Camp 37:00 Angels, Demons, Free Will, and Spiritual Battles 39:20 Heaven, Hell, Jesus, and the Meaning of A.D. 44:39 Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jerky Boys, and Closing Thoughts WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 🎬 How Mark entered Hollywood without film-school experience 💰 Why money and box office success did not bring him peace 🍾 How the Hollywood lifestyle damaged his marriage and identity 🙏 What caused his sudden return to faith ⚔️ Why he believes spiritual warfare became part of his journey 📖 How The First Hour daily routine was created ⏰ Why he starts each day with prayer and scripture 👨‍👩‍👦 How faith changed his marriage and relationship with his children 🕊️ Why Mark believes peace matters more than fame 🏁 How his family launched Jerky Boys with Dale Earnhardt Jr. 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/apply 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST Mark Koch: https://x.com/MarkWKoch https://www.facebook.com/mark.wkoch/ https://www.thefirsthour.com/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. KEYWORDS Mark Koch, Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly, Lost in Space, Black Dog, Hollywood producer, Christian testimony, The First Hour, faith, spiritual warfare, addiction recovery, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/   Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Naomi Brockwell Exposes The Government's Horrifying Civilian Tracker | DSH #2060

| DSH #2060 Your phone is not just a device. It may be the most powerful tracking tool you own. In this Digital Social Hour episode, Sean Kelly sits down with privacy expert Naomi Brockwell at the Bitcoin Conference to discuss government surveillance, data brokers, app tracking, encrypted messaging, AI privacy, VPNs, smartphones, and how much personal information people give away without realizing it. Naomi explains how third-party trackers can collect location data, contacts, browsing activity, app usage, and behavioral patterns. She also breaks down how governments can purchase or request that information without using the traditional warrant process. The conversation covers Pegasus spyware, Signal versus WhatsApp, GrapheneOS, private browsers, encrypted email, Google tracking, AI chat history, targeted advertising, and practical steps people can take to protect themselves online. Naomi also discusses the Surveillance Accountability Act and why privacy is not only about hiding information. It is about preserving free thought, independence, and the right to speak without constantly feeling watched. CHAPTERS 0:00 Hidden Trackers and Government Surveillance 0:28 Naomi Brockwell at the Bitcoin Conference 1:03 How Apps Collect and Sell Your Data 1:53 Living Without a SIM Card 3:06 Bitcoin, Privacy, and Authoritarian Governments 5:28 Corporate Spying and Self-Censorship 7:43 Signal, iMessage, Siri, and Spyware 10:24 VPNs, IP Addresses, and Privacy Risks 11:20 The Fourth Amendment and Surveillance Loopholes 13:48 AI Surveillance, Data Brokers, Private Apps, and Final Advice WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 📱 Why Naomi describes smartphones as digital ankle monitors 🔍 How apps can contain dozens of hidden trackers 🏛️ How governments access personal data without traditional warrants 🔐 Why Signal offers stronger privacy than many messaging apps 🧠 How surveillance can cause people to self-censor 🕵️ Why ordinary people can become spyware targets 🌐 What to look for before choosing a VPN 📧 How encrypted email can reduce data exposure 🤖 Why private AI tools may be safer for sensitive questions 🛡️ Which simple changes can improve your digital privacy 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/apply 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST Naomi Brockwell: https://www.instagram.com/skycorridors/ https://www.instagram.com/nbtv.media/ https://www.ludlowinstitute.org/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. KEYWORDS Naomi Brockwell, Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly, online privacy, government surveillance, data brokers, Signal, VPN, GrapheneOS, AI privacy, smartphone tracking, Fourth Amendment Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/   Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.