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#84 - Escape from Status Quo - Michael Wayne Foster

Michael Wayne Foster breaks molds. Foster was a teacher in the high schools of his hometown when he started life after college. Pretty normal, but this larger than life dude is far from normal.  It wasn't long after spending time in classrooms that he was presented with an opportunity for love... on season 3 of The Bachelorette [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bachelorette_(American_season_3)]. Earnestly, this dude packed up his things and moved to Hollywood.  He didn't find the romantic love of his life on NBC in 2005... she would come much later. What he did find is that his fascination with the entertainment industry was, well... fostered. Fast forward nearly 20 years, and he's appeared in countless movies and sitcoms [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2322894/] by now and graced the cover of over 900 romance novels.  If that last bullet point interests you, take a minute to download this episode. It's one of the podcast instant classics and Michael shares some really thought provoking detail about the way that production is changing... for the worst.  Escape from Status Quo with Michael Wayne Foster is available on all major podcast platforms. Don't forget to subscribe to conventioNOT to hear every new episode.

#83 - A Father's Tale - Dan Sinnott Sr

Dan Sinnott Sr has experienced more in a single lifetime than most families. He was a young man when he realized that the life of a Detroit Police Officer - and the negative experiences life as a cop brought wasn't for him. Sure, lots of guys switch careers... but this guy, a man with a desire for adventure, decided to be an educator. You'll have to listen to the episode for the details, but Dan eventually moves halfway across the world, young family in tow. It's pretty obvious somewhere along the line, he also honed his talents as a storyteller.  Mike and McD appreciate everyone who comes on the show. Dan, however, is a little more than a guest. He's Mike's dad. Interviewing your father is truly a special gift and pops presents story after story from very interesting times in America's history. Any listener that knows Mike can clearly hear where his personality and love for details was born. Listen to this instant conventioNOT classic now, available wherever you listen to podcasts.

#82 - Brick by Brick - Taylor Duerr

When Taylor Duerr [https://www.instagram.com/machinegunduerr/?hl=en] first stepped onto the professional fight scene, he was already kind of a big deal. Not just because of his size, because of his heart. He's had plenty of nicknames in his career and Duerr, a former cruiserweight champion is the star of a newly released documentary, "We Can Be Heroes." [http://www.uthproductions.com/we-can-be-heroes] Taylor joins the guys just before the launch of the film and the "Machine Gun" [https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/109464-taylor-duerr#:~:text=11%2D1%2D2] fires on about some of the cool stuff that happens when promoting a movie, his true love for his family and opens up about the real struggles he's faced as a recovering addict. Yea, you read that right, one of the Detroit's biggest and baddest fighters faces more than opponents in the ring. He carries a monkey on his back too. And he made a movie about it.  You'll have to download the episode to hear more... but if you like stories about work ethic and comeback kids, let this dude inspire you. Check out all of conventioNOT [https://www.instagram.com/conventionot_podcast/?hl=en] episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Like our stuff? Subscribe. We'll keep serving it.

#81 - Know Your Why - Jim Baudino

When Jim Baudino [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimbaudino/] first told his friends that he was leaving his acclaimed automotive career to get into the cannibis business, his friends undoubtedly wondered what he was thinking. The thing is, he'd always been looking for something more than traditional route for a kid from metro detroit who went to the University of Michigan and UCLA.  Then he got into busines with Snoop Dog. No seriously, Baudino jumped from branding Toyota Camry's to helping a gernerational icon reframe an industry. What listeners will find is that the dude still hasn't looked back and carries his inspiration through to his family, passions and lifestyle.  These days, the US consumes more than $15 billion in recreational pot and neither Jim, or the industry are slowing. Today, he spends his time searching and building trends. You'll have to listen to the episode to hear the guys and Baudino get into financing and what he's most excited about in the world of weed in the next decade.  conventioNOT [http://conventionot.com/] is available on all podcast channels, YouTube and LinkedIn. First time listener? Take a minute to dig into our archives and hear 100+ hours of interviews with humans like Jim's.

#80 - Finding Joy - Dana Frost

Dana Frost wakes up every day feeling life's full effect. As a young person, she lost her spouse, Brad to cancer, fought her own battle with the disease and faced the realities that most people don't see until much later in life. Thankfully, this cheerful guest found time to sit with Mike and McD on this host-favorite episode. The thing about Dana is that she's channelled the tragedy and has learned to be vulnerable in ways that we thing most listeners should pay attention to. Her husband left her 100 days after he was diagnosed and her inspiration afterward is unbelievable. Frost started the Forced Joy Project [https://www.forcedjoyproject.com/] as a way to help herself… and others find happiness after loss.  She never thought she was cut out for grief and this hour with Dana doesn't just focus on the sad things - the guys are able to hear about her new and exciting endeavors, throw around coping strategies and more.  We're really proud to have met her and experienced her attitude, smile and shining light. You'll have to push play to find out more.  conventioNOT is available on all major podcast channels, the gram and all the spots you look for quality content. Subscribe or browse our archives for more great conversations just like this one.