Eclectic Gentlmen | Episode 2: Jacob Smith - Launching Rockets for NASA and becoming a Firefighter

Eclectic Gentlemen | Episode 6: On Location with Ray Popson @ Cold Saturday Farm

In this episode, we sit down with Ray Popson. Ray is a business owner, fish monger, content creator, photographer, and fitness enthusiast. For this discussion we travelled to Cold Saturday Farm in Finksburg, MD. We not only learn about Ray, but about the historic farmland on which he lives. Watch us explore an amazing area that dates back to before the signing of the Declaration of Independence!00:00 Intro: Return to Cold Saturday Farm03:00 Meet Ray Popson06:59 Ray's Move from NY to MD08:30 From Seafood to Scenic Living10:00 Camera Talk: Digital vs. Film12:00 Photography as a Craft14:00 Radio Days and Voice Work17:00 Early Video Projects & VHS Memories20:00 Weather Talk & Thunder Atmosphere22:30 Life on the Farm: From Events to Everyday24:40 Maryland vs. New York Seasons26:30 Hiking in Upstate NY & Native American Roots30:00 The Sacred Gorge & Ice Age Formations33:00 Nature Vibes: Civil War vs. Native Vibes35:30 Ray the Fisherman: Pond Life38:00 Deep Sea Adventures & Dramamine Lessons41:00 Legendary Bass & Pond Stocking Story44:00 Fishing Competitions & Hidden Lineages47:00 Cabin History: Ice House or Pigsty?49:00 Ray’s Cooking Adventures52:00 Favorite Fish: Tuna, Bass, Monkfish54:00 The Secret Crab Black Market56:00 Grocery Store Shenanigans & Security Tactics58:00 More Fishing Lore & Record Catches01:01:00 Trees, Lightning, and Old Growth Stories01:04:00 Hiking Gear and Rain-Soaked Boots01:06:00 Photography, Nature, and Zen Moments01:09:00 Cabin Life Reflections01:12:00 The Oldest Tree on the Farm01:15:00 Falling Branches & Tree Lore01:16:50 Ray’s Wrestling Stories Begin01:17:30 Training with the Ultimate Warrior01:18:30 Meeting Jimmy Snuka, Macho Man & Piper01:19:30 Behind-the-Scenes: Toys R Us + Gym Stories01:21:00 WWF Pay-Per-View Giveaway Memories01:22:00 Backstage Access: Undertaker, Diesel & More01:24:30 Reflections on Celebrity, Youth, and Icons01:27:00 Mount Whitney Madness01:30:00 Lightning, Rain, and Final Reflections01:33:00 Wrap Up: Stories and Storms01:34:00 That Was Definitely EclecticFind Ray on Instagram @unklerayzkitchen @keepmakinlifehappenFor more info on Cold Saturday Farm visit www.coldsaturdayfarm.com

Eclectic Gentlemen | Episode 4: Jim Kalliongis - Guinea Horns, Greece, Pediatrics, & Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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Eclectic Gentlemen | Episode 3 - John Panek - Cryogenics, Outer Space, & Electric Vehicles

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Eclectic Gentlmen | Episode 2: Jacob Smith - Launching Rockets for NASA and becoming a Firefighter

In this episode, Zac and heath sit down with Jacob Smith, a man who wear's many hats! 🌐 Explore all things Eclectic Gentlemen and connect with us: https://linktr.ee/eclecticgentlemen

Eclectic Gentlemen | Episode 1: Roger Kagan - Competitive Sailboat Racing & Vintage Stereos

In this episode, Heath and Zac sit down with Roger Kagan and get his thoughts and insights on life as a Master Sailor 🌐 Explore all things Eclectic Gentlemen and connect with us: https://linktr.ee/eclecticgentlemen