This Life Ain't For Everybody

This Life Ain't For Everybody Podcast Fight Week continues as Chad is joined in studio by one of his good friends and former guests Joey Gilbert! Joey is an attorney and a very successful one at that, but first and foremost, Joey Gilbert is a boxer, a fighter, a champion, and an authority on the fight game! Joey tried to school Chad with his opinions on current match ups, fights that just went down like the Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury, and the future of MMA and boxing. Chad tried to keep up but he pretty much shuts up and listens and Joey rains down knowledge with lefts and rights and a few upper cuts, and maybe one or two cheap shots. Chad is resilient though and takes them on the chin as he begins to fire back some! This won’t be the last time Joey is in our studio and we will have more news on that soon! This episode is brought to you by Benelli USA and Federal Premium Ammunition.

Chad is joined in studio again by Scott Schellin. Scott is a successful business man in the insurance field but he is also an authority in combat sports including college boxing, professional boxing, and mixed martial arts. Scott brings his A Game in a discussion that proves to be full of fight knowledge and opinions. The conversation touches on the Wilder-Fury 2 fights McGregor, Kabib, Mike Tyson, jon Jones, and the trailblazers like Liddell and Hughes and GSP. Chad and Scott are even joined by Dan ‘Hendo’ Henderson via phone and he weighs in on some of the current state of affairs in the fight game! It is an entertaining episode and one that is sure to bring Scott back for more soon! This episode is brought to you by Vortex Optics and Gerber Knives!

Chad and Matt sit down to continue their on-going discussion of different approaches and ideologies when it comes to training, not just your body, but your mind as well. Transparency has been key thus far and that theme continues as the guys dig into areas that people often only talk to themselves about. We were thinking this would be a three part series but as we neared the end of part 3, it became apparent that these topics would need more of our time. So then....maybe a part 4 is around the corner! This episode is brought to you by Gerber Knives and MTN OPS!

Matt is back in studio with Chad to really get deep in the weeds regarding the mental approach of fitness, vanity, making life changes, setting goals and following through. It’s a must listen for all of those who are facing these choices on how do I get better?! Chad and Matt don’t have all of the answers but they go in depth in several areas that will provide help to anyone looking to start down this path of change! This episode is brought to you by Pendola Training and Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels!

Chad is joined in studio by Matt Pendola. You all know Matt from his previous appearances and he is back to discuss a new selection of topics. Matt who currently hosts his own podcast called The Pendola Project goes into depth about his training methods, ways to approach training and fitness mentally, nutrition, and last but not least, Chad and Matt discuss how part of their story was just told in a very strong article in Muscle and Fitness! Part two and three will be following soon but do yourself a favor and get going on becoming a better version of yourself daily! This episode is brought to you by MTN OPS and Jack Link’s Protein Snacks.

If you ever get a chance to meet Kevin Brooks, you'd see why we think he is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Kevin has great stories growing up in Kentucky, knowing the history of the Kentucky coal Mines, making moonshine and its ties to Nascar Racing, bluegrass music and the Kentucky Derby. Kevin's skills in wood working and love of music got him into building custom mandolin guitars and even some of those guitars were played in the Grand Old Opry! In business Kevin has done very well in his lumber and construction business, Future Designs and Ground Auger, a company that has patent a revolutionary corkscrew auger pole design that has applications in gardening, fishing and hunting products. Beyond Kevin's entrepreneurial spirit his philanthropy work to help the communities in Kentucky just goes to show you what kind of person Kevin is. We hope you enjoy and we look forward to part 2 of our conversation with Kevin. Check out his products at www.groundauger.com

Bill Konway is a professional outdoor, hunting, fishing, lifestyle, documentary and product photographer. Bill has been a staff photographer and photo editor for Realtree for a number of years. His skill with the camera and keen eye for creating dynamic imagery has earn him the reputation as being one of the top photographers in the Outdoor / Hunting World.

We’re at the NWTF convention in Nashville, TN and got a chance to talk with the one and only Bobby Pinson. Bobby has had 13 songs go number one on the music charts, 40 songs in the top 5, a grammy nomination, Songwriter of the year in 2009, and the list goes on! Bobby shares stories writing songs with artist like Eric Church, Toby Keith, Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, Leith Loftin, Dierks Bentley and others. Bobby also talks about learning the craft of songwriting and always having your antennas up observing to buildup your songwriting toolset. Bobby and Chad also talk about going back to the old country music when it was focused on the lyric.

Barrett Hobbs was born in Nashville, TN and his son is 5th generation Nashville. With his deep roots in the area Barrett created the Cumberland Hospitality Group which manages a number of popular downtown Nashville and Gaylord/Music Valley bars and restaurants, including; Whiskey Bent Saloon, Bootleggers Inn, Doc Holiday’s Saloon, Nashville Palace, Scoreboard, John A’s and more. The group also creates and oversees some of Nashville’s biggest outdoor festivals. Chad and Barrett talk about country music industry and how Barrett is in the Honky-tonk Business. His Grand Father started the Nashville Palace in 1977 and was and is a place for Nashville artist to develop and get discovered. He recalls artist like Randy Travis, Ricky Van Shelton, Alan Jackson and Lorrie Morgan getting their start there. Barrett also recalls one of his special experiences was working with Dean Dillion, singer/songwriter.

Tyler Jordan is the host of Realtree Outdoors on The Outdoor Channel and Realtree365 and Realtree Spring Thunder. Tyler grew up in arguable one of the most recognizable hunting families, son to Bill Jordan who started Realtree. The guys get into conservation, hunting, and working to develop and perfect new camouflage patterns. This podcast was recorded during the NWTF convention in Nashville, Tn.

Andy Griggs is an American country music artist who’s had numerous country hits on the Billboard charts. Andy talks about growing up in a musical family but it wasn’t until the passing of his brother and in his grieving he picked up a guitar and got into the country music world. Andy recalls one of his favorite moments in his career was his singing a Shine on Me duet with Waylon Jennings. Andy played a few songs during the podcast, You Won’t Ever Be Lonely, She’s More, D’em Boyz, Rambling Man and Outlaw Women. T-bone from team Realtree and co-host of Bone Collector joins the conversation late but jumps right in talking country music and the shared passion for hunting and the outdoors. According to Andy if you play a G-note on a guitar near a bees nest you’ll find yourself running from a pack of angry bees.

We’re at Honey Brake Lodge in Louisiana hunting with Troy Link, owner of Jack Link’s Jerky. Troy talks about his long family heritage and generational knowledge in the meat industry and how their humble family run business has grown to the most recognized meat snack in the world. It’s truly an American success story and Troy attributes the success to the Jack Link’s work culture and his “Team” of talented workers that has helped get the company to where it is.

Founder and host of the wildly successful Bone Collector TV series and Realtree Road Trips, Michael Waddell brings positivity and fun into his filmed hunts which has earned him the reputation as being one of the best TV show host in TV and for sure in the hunting industry. Michaels success was due, no doubt, to his upbringing and how his father taught him the value of working hard and staying humble. In this podcast Waddell shares stories from his roots growing up in rural Georgia, his influences and how his competitive turkey calling helped him get connected with Realtree which then eventually launch his career in the hunting world.

Everyone knows Jim as the professional big game hunter but how about Jim the competitive waterpolo athlete or singer/songwriter? We got a chance to sit down and have a conversation with the legendary Jim Shockey at the SCI convention in Reno, NV. Jim shared stories from his past hunts and tense moments he encounter while in dangerous parts of the world. Plus, we get into the current state of politics in both the US and Canada for gun and hunting rights. However, with characters like Ted Nugent, Joe Rogan, Cameron Hanes, Lee and Tiffany, Steve Rinella and others hunting advocates the message is spreading into the mainstream on preserving the hunting lifestyle. Jim doesn’t seem to be slowing down as he talks about his current endeavors with his Rogue River Outfitting business in the Yukon, starting up a new tv show called Shock Therapy (“starting soon on The Outdoor Channel”) and his Hand of Man Museum on Vancouver Island, which has rooms full of interesting cultural and natural artifacts, a 16-foot Woolly Mam

Most would say making your profession out of riding bulls is crazy and you'd be correct. However, it would seem Chase Outlaw was predestined to live that cowboy life. He was riding calves at 4 and was only 10 when he rode his first bull, so it came with little surprise when Outlaw won the third PBR event. Chase has battled back from serious injuries but keeps coming back to the sport he loves. We get a chance to hear from him how he balances family and his career in what is considered “The most dangerous eight seconds in sports”.

Ben Ratliff gives us a break down on life as a Tour Manager in Nashville. Ben talks about how his job works and how he and the band members become family as they travel and tour. Ben has represented various Nashville country music artist including currently Brent Cobb.

Chad visits Kelli and Grant Mallicote of Bodyguard Bumpers in Paris Texas. We learn the inspiring entrepreneur story from them building something out of necessity and developing it into one of the top truck accessories companies in the United States. Check them out at www.bodyguardbumpers.com

Brent Cobb is one of, if not the best songwriter, in the industry right now. We get to learn a bit of Brent's backstory growing up in the South, his influences and experiences to become a Grammy-nominated artist and filling concert venues across the country.

Hailey Whitters is a emerging country singer-songwriter. Hailey talks about her roots from from Iowa and moving to Nashville to follow her dream of becoming a country singer.

Brian sits down for the fourth installment of his conversation with Chad. They finish his years as a fighter Pilot on missions and get into his new career as a commercial pilot. Chad has a lot of interest in air travel and different aircrafts. So the topics are diverse and the questions cover things that everyday travelers would want to learn. Brian has a story that inspires us all and we are so proud of his time spent in the This Life Ain’t For Everybody Studio. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Whiskey Jam and Nutrien Ag Solutions!