HARDHEADED

On this episode of the Hardheaded Podcast, Troy talks about picking a word to focus on for the new year, instead of a list of resolutions. Gratitude is the word. Trying to find the things we are grateful. Troy also resolved to cut down on caffeine. Troy has also resolved to work out at a fitness center. This goal reminds Troy and Chet of the time Chet filmed a segment for their old TV show at a CrossFit gym. Chet couldn't walk for days! Chet resolves to eat a toasted pop tart in 2024. Matt says it will change his life. Chet finds out Matt is younger than Troy. The conversation then turns to the top 3 red flags while looking for a church home! 2/3's of the crew takes this seriously. Matt closes us out with a good word from James 1:26. Which covers the issue of not controlling your tongue. **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

Matt goes on-set to assist with a documentary about his unit that a former guest of the show, Anthony Marquez, is creating to tell the story of those lost and their families. This week, Matt Amos tells us his recent adventure of helping film a documentary about the 17 Marines lost from his unit in Sangin, Afghanistan. You may recall one of our previous guests, Anthony Marquez. We had Anthony on discussing his efforts to film this documentary about the Marines that were lost from their unit as well as how their families were impacted by these losses. Anthony has made a significant connection with those Gold Star families and this documentary will help tell their story. Matt was able to help film a portion of this documentary that assembles a uniform that uses parts from each of those Marine's personal uniforms. This collaborative uniform is planned to be on display at the Marine Corps museum. A link to Anthony's previous episode is below. We love food! We cover our #Top3 sandwiches. Our personalities really come out in these selections. Matt learns of an old classic sandwich for the first time! **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind 2. Top 3 Sandwiches: peanut butter & jelly, fried shrimp po-boy, monte cristo, roast beef, Arby's, spicy chicken deluxe, Chick-fil-a, club sandwich on toast, grilled cheese, french dip, reuben, The Anchor 3. A Good Word **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * https://youtu.be/oedafXJb5XI

Chet’s first eye doctor visit of his life! Will it solve his shotgunning woes? What you would hear if the boys played baseball. This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears, and Troy Trussell cover Chet's first ever eye doctor visit? What forced him to the doctor? His shotgunning has been declining. We discuss our top 3 walk up songs. Troy closes the epidode with a good word on true independence. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Is vision a talent? will a visit to the optomitrist fix Chet's decline in shotgunning? 2. Top 3 Walk Up Songs: Cochise, Audioslave, I Got Mine, The Black Keys, Battle Without Honor or Humanity, Hotei, Fireman, Lil Wayne, My Son John, John C. Reilly, You're The Best, Chop Suey, System of a Down, Got The Life, Korn, Bulls on Parade, Rage Against The Machine, Part of Me, Tool, Wake Up 3. A Good Word: Independence Psalm 26:1-5 **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

Matt bought a PlayStation5 and has been watching online tournaments and looking to recruit players to become a champion! **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Matt and Video Games 2. Top 3 Westerns 3. A Good Word from Chet **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://trussellmedia.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell discuss why Troy is concerned with the state of the American Church and why so many evangelical pastors have fallen from grace. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Fallen Pastors 2. Top 3 Impulse Buys at a Grocery Store 3. A Good Word with Matt, be the light for others. **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

Valentine's Day is not too far away, the perfect time to get the last minute gift for that special someone. Chet, Matt and Troy have their Top 3's for the perfect last minute gifts. But Chet adds a twist to his list. He also challenges the other guys to go on a trip and rough it in the wild. Chet thinks they've gotten too soft and a short trip is what they need to get back their rough demeanor. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Roughing it in the wild 2. Top 3 Last minute Valentines Day Gifts: custom coffee, Walgreens: chocolate, flowers, teddy bear, a baby, jewelry, candy, white roses, card, Russell Stover candy, Flake candy bar 3. A Good Word: Psalm 23:4 **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

The guys discuss the AFC championship game. #Top3 feeling boosters! When you aren’t feeling well, what makes you feel better. This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover football, poor officiating, and how Saints fans have the most right to complain. Chet and Matt get heated debating the better QB and how all of the calls went in KC’s favor. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind:Kansas City Chiefs 2. Top 3:Things that make you feel better when you are sick. 3. A Good Word: 2 Corinthians 4. Don't distort God's Word. Marine veteran, wounded veteran, Purple Heart, entrepreneur, videography, podcast, kansas, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Super Bowl, Bad officiating, podcast, studio, **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

Troy, Matt, and Chet are excited to be joined by Richard Rierson from "Dose of Leadership" Podcast. Richard is a leadership expert known for his highly-rated podcast & his ability to create composed, confident, consistent, courageous, & compassionate leaders. He's been podcasting since 2013 and has hosted some of the most prominent leaders of our time along the way. Our conversation begins with why Richard started podcasting and covers his journey with Dose of Leadership, coaching, becoming a keynote speaker, as well as his newest venture, The Next Level Method. Richard served as a Marine Corps aviator and details how the leadership skills that were developed in the Corps applied to his civilian career. We talk about the grind of hosting a podcast and how little feedback podcaster creators received from their listeners. Our conversation then turns to our top 3 thing to tell your younger self. If you bundle these 12 things together, we've got the beginnings of a great book! Chet closes the episode out with a good word on taking scheduled breaks to keep your productivity and mental health up. In other words, the Biblical practice of Sabbath. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Special guest, Richard Rierson from Dose of Leadership Podcast 2. Top 3 Things to tell your younger self: Don't jump on the bandwagons because classics never die. Invest sooner. Go with your gut. Buy star wars toys. Don't marry her. Listen to your parents. Adding value is the key to influence. Fear and uncertainty never go away. The biggest lie is our self-worth is based on what we think of ourself. 3. A Good Word: Sabbath. Genesis 2:2-3 **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://doseofleadership.com/podcast-page/ * https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardrierson/ * https://nextlevelmethod.com/

Retired Spirit AeroSystems CEO, Jeff Turner, talks about how the boldness of a leadership team shaped the aircraft industry in Wichita, KS. We also discuss life balance, learning lessons the hard way, and our Top 3 aircraft. This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell are happy to welcome Jeff Turner in studio. Jeff is a man of God, a husband, a father, a grandfather, as well as the retired President/CEO of Spirit AeroSystems. Jeff and Chet got to know each other a few years ago in a men's Bible study that Jeff hosted. There is so much insight into business, perseverance, and balance in this episode. A few take-aways from our conversation: * Take better care of your customers than you take care of yourself, internal customers included. * Be strategic on what you say "yes" to. * The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord. * Spiritual values shouldn't conflict with business values if you are a Christ follower. * Your work matters to God. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Special guest Jeff Turner 2. Top 3 Aircraft: A-10 Thunderbolt II, P-51 Mustang, Lockheed U-2, B-1 bomber, T-38 Talon, B-29 Superfortress, Boeing 737, Cessna Citation X, Stearman Biplane model 75, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, B-52 Stratofortress, F-14 Tomcat, Bell AH-1 Cobra 3. A Good Word: Choice. In everything we do, we have a choice. Start making the right choice now. **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.amazon.com/Your-Work-Matters-Doug-Sherman/dp/0891093729/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YFPD5GHY7Y5G&keywords=your+work+matters+to+god+doug+sherman&qid=1637163057&sprefix=your+work+m%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1 Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

This week on Hardheaded, the guys are talking about Fall. Hunting, menu changes, better weather, it's all good! Somehow, taxation enters the discussion and we aren't happy. We discuss college majors and Troy brings us the Gospel as our good word. Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover why October is the best month of the year. Chili and gumbo start showing up in our menu rotation, duck season starts, deer are beginning to be more active, and the weather is beautiful in Kansas. Somehow, taxes are brought up, including the proposed $0.08 per mile driving tax. We then discuss our Top 3 college majors. Troy closes with a good word on the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Romans 10:9 'If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Fall is here! Also, the government wants more of our tax dollars. 2. Top 3 College Majors: Computer Science, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Law Degree, Doctor of Medicine, Marketing, Communications, Fish & Wildlife Biology 3. A Good Word: The Gospel, brought to us by Troy. Romans 10:13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

How Troy's toys were all destroyed. Matt is in an exceptionally good mood. We discuss halloween treats and important questions to ask yourself. This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell talk Halloween costumes, trick or treating, what it was like for Halloween in the country. We find out that Matt still has all of his ribbons and trophies from his childhood. How many times has Matt been tested for being a sociopath? Is that why he knows so much about how someone is tested? How Troy's GI Joe aircraft carrier was nuked by china! We discuss our top 3 halloween candies. Matt has poor taste when it comes to his selection. Troy saw too many inappropriate movies as a kid which resulted in him snorting pixie sticks. Troy closes out the episode with a good word on questions you should ask yourself. Answers are provided in the Gospel of John. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Chet shares his halloween costume. 2. Top 3 halloween treats: tootsie roll, mini snickers, almond joy, reeses peanut butter cups, chewy sweet tarts, mini kit kat, cold 3 musketeers, mini mr. goodbar 3. A Good Word: Questions you should ask yourself. The Gospel of John **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

What's up Matt's butt? Well, it sure isn't a stream of warm water. When two marines are on the podcast, the discussion can get away from us fast! This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell welcome Josh Sust. Josh and Matt met while in the hospital rehabilitating from their injuries from Afghanistan. The two also adore heated toilet seats. Yes, that is right. When two marines start talking, the conversation is not controllable. We move into the Top 3 where the guys discuss their top 3 video games. Is Matt a top ranked gamer? Chet closes out the episode with a good word: ZEAL from Romans 12:11. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Special guest and Marine veteran Josh Sust 2. Top 3 Video Games: Doom, X-Wing vs Tie Fighter, Simpson's Road Rage, Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare, Pitfall, Defender, Metal Gear, Uncharted, SOCOM, Super Mario Bros, Call of Duty Black Ops 2, Call of Duty MW3, Red Dead, Tiger Woods PGA Golf, Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty 3. A Good Word: Zeal. Romans 12:11 "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ * http://woundedwarrioroutdoors.com/ * https://www.hfotusa.org/ * https://semperfifund.org/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

Bangin in Sangin with a Combat K9, how one Marine remembers the fallen. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Special Guest Anthony Marquez 2. Top 3 Phone Apps 3. A Good Word with Chet **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/xviicarvings * https://www.facebook.com/events/macs-barbeque/marine-corps-birthday-and-xvii-carvings-film-fundraiser/279286850699220/ * http://www.macsbbqok.com/

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell welcome special guest, Matt Lillie from Next Level Method in studio: Affected by a parent’s mental illness as a child, Matt resolved to take charge of his own life and achieve extraordinary success in his professional life. However, his experience of success soon proved to be empty and devoid of a larger meaning. Setting out on a long and difficult journey of introspection and self-transformation, he uncovered some key insights about his own life’s purpose and challenges. From this experience and the desire to help others, Next Level Method was born. Today, Matt and his team are on a mission to empower lives globally and reinvent the future of personal development. We talk about the mission of Next Level Method and how improving your life is difficult, but you can learn from people that have done it. Our conversation turns to our favorite places to fish. There a some great locations in this discussion if you pay attention! Chet closes out the episode with a good word from the Apostle Paul from 2 Corinthians. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Special guest, Matt Lillie from Next Level Method 2. Top 3 places to fish: Lake Fork, Caddo Lake, Kincaid Lake, Valentine Lake, Beaver's Bend, Gulf of Mexico, Lake Constantine, Breckenridge pond, Ross River Yukon, Hoodoo River, Fish Lake, Grand Lake, Talkeetna 3. A Good Word from Chet: Consistency 2 Corinthians 10:7-11 **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://nextlevelmethod.com/ ----- Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

Is cheesecake a pie??? This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover Thanksgiving Day festivities, our Top 3 Thanksgiving Day meal foods and Troy ends the episode with a good word from Psalm 100. Our conversation covers Chet's recent use of meat to trade for items. This no-cash system is fantastic! We talk about the time that Troy skipped out on family Thanksgiving Day traditions and missed the fire in the kitchen. Matt talks about eating raw elk meat, holidays for active duty military, and making his own summer sausage. Our conversation covers roasting pans, cheese cakes, all of the pies, family traditions, and a few helpful tips. Troy closes out the episode with a good word from Psalms 100. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Matt talks about elk hunting in Montana and Thanksgiving Day traditions. 2. Top 3 Thanksgiving foods: smoked turkey, spatchcocked turkey, stuffing, green bean bundles, deviled eggs, cheese grits, pinwheels, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes & gravy 3. A Good Word from Troy. Psalm 100. 1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. 5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ ----- This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm](https://wwww.zencast.fm)

Troy's metal addiction. The guys talk CCM history and its current trajectory. We discuss our Top 3 U.S. Battles. Matt has a good word for our Veterans. This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover some 90's contemporary Christian music favorites and influences. Troy talks about how a change in music after following Christ was a catalyst for growth. The guys reminisce on the glory days of CCM. Matt turns out to be quite the historian on this subject. Our Top 3 subject is U.S. Battles. The Civil War, War of 1812, and WWII were all represented in our list. Matt closes out the episode with a good word, "Humble", for our veterans on this Veteran's Day, 2021. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Troy and his battle with metal music. 2. Top 3 U.S. Battles: Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Battle of Belleau Wood, Battle of Iwo Jima, Battles of Lexington & Concord, Battle of Midway, Battle of New Orleans, Battle of Shiloh, Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Normandy 3. A Good Word from Matt about Veterans. Humble, Proverbs 11:12, 1 Peter 5:5, "God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble." **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell 🔔 Hit the notification bell after you subscribe so you don't miss a single episode of Hardheaded!

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as only they can, practically and realistically. We talk Simone Biles & rule changes, USA Basketball needing a shake-up, the gold-medal dominance of USA shooters, judges scoring sports creates more room for error and corruption. In our Top 3 segment, we talk about our favorite family movies. In that discussion, Troy has a spit-take, and we talk about the proper term for passing gas. Troy closes out the episode with our "Good Word" segment that comes from a quote from the Fellowship of the Rings. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: 2020 Tokyo Olympics 2. Top 3 Family Movies: The Goonies, The Princess Bride, Napoleon Dynamite, Disney's Luca, The Wizard, Second Hand Lions, The Karate Kid, The Karate Kid 2, The Karate Kid 3, The Great Outdoors. 3. A Good Word: "Even the smallest person can change the course of the future." Felloship of the Ring **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/ ----- International Olympic Committee, IOC, Tokyo, Simone Biles, USA Gymnastics, USA Basketball, Biles, Biles II, flippy spinny, difficulty level, gymnastics, Tony Hawk, corruption, olympic coverage, opening ceremony, scoring system, Amber English, Vincent Hancock, Kelsey Stewart, Lee Kiefer, Kim Rhode, shooting sports, Trap, Skeet, Double Trap, gold medals, NBC, army, veteran, Army Marksmanship Team, walk-off, Maize, Kansas, softball team, broken toe, skateboarding, water polo, foil, hip replacement, national anthem, protest, drama, attention, represent USA, women competing, table tennis, athletes, Bill Murray, Malcolm Gladwell, Jesse Owens, Usain Bolt, dressage, Saving Private Ryan, Austin Powers, Little Monsters, Nacho Libre, The Three Amigos, fart, let a stinker, toot, Red Dawn, North Korea, Weird Science, J.R.R. Tolkien

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears, and Troy Trussell have special guest, Greg Harrod in studio. Greg is Chet's friend and former coworker. He is also one of Hardheaded Podcast's biggest fans. Chet and Greg hosted an internal company podcast in their previous roles. Greg is launching his own podcast, "Connect, Mobilize, Deliver" at the end of July for everyone interested in improving their career skills. Greg has over 30 years of training and leadership experience and is entering a new phase in his career where he is focused on sharing his knowledge with others. We shift our conversation to the Top 3 skills to help advance your career. This is valuable to our audience because we have small business, large corporation, and military careers represented in the discussion. Matt goes into detail on how integrity is his #1 in the Top 3, but it is also the subject of his Good Word. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Chet introduces the hardheaded audience to his friend and former coworker, Greg Harrod. 2. Top 3 Communication: written, verbal, presentations, data-backed boldness, modesty, humility, connect, mobilize, deliver, decisiveness, networking, integrity, web development, camera operating, editing, business owner "hat" 3. A Good Word: Integrity. Proverbs 28:6 **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://gregharrod.com/ * http://gregharrod.com/connectmobilizedeliver/ * https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connect-mobilize-deliver/id1572395479 ----- Trophies, all things BBQ, teambuilding, sandbag, podcast, ice machine, tiny ice, sonic ice, hydration, career, career advancement, Kansas leadership center, KLC, Marine Corps, Air Force, Cold War, general, Infantry squad leaders course, training, enlisted, web development, code writing, web design, wedding videos, camera, Trussell Media 🔔 Hit the notification bell after you subscribe so you don't miss a single episode of Hardheaded!

Troy is back from COVID. The guys each talk about their own battles with the disease. Is there something more painful than losing your legs? Yes!! Matt answers this question and more! Ford takes up a whole lot of room in our Top 3 vehicles under $100,000. Two of Troy's top 3 vehicles has Matt and Chet suspicious of Troy going green. Matt talks about the lack of compassion among those with differing vaccination views. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Covid with Troy 2. Top 3 Vehicles to Purchase Under $100K. Ford F350, Ford Raptor, 1964 Lincoln Continental, Ford Explorer Platinum, Tesla Model S, 2022 F150 Lightning, 2021 Ford Bronco, International Scout, 1968 Chevy Camaro. 3. A Good Word: Compassion with Matt **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell 🔔 Hit the notification bell after you subscribe so you don't miss a single episode of Hardheaded!

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears, and Troy Trussell cover Matt's take on how well Hollywood gets, or doesn't get, troops when deployed. Which ties into our Top 3 war movies discussion. Who had the best list of war movies? Chet concludes the episode with a word on compassion and hard heartedness from the book of Jonah. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Matt draws a blank, but Troy and Chet get him talking about portrayals of combat and deployment in movies. We learn that there is a scene in Bravo Two Zero that shows a realistic depiction of advancing troops. Matt's worst war movie? Star Wars! Ha! 2. Top 3 War Movies: Starship Troopers, Hacksaw Ridge, The Patriot, 13 Hours in Benghazi, 300, Saving Private Ryan, Last of the Mohicans, Gettysburg. Honorable mentions: Dirty Dozen, Red Dawn, Black Hawk Down, Full Metal Jacket, Platoon, Casualties of War. 3. A Good Word: Don't be hard hearted. Be compassionate. **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ buddy rushing, fog of war, Grunt's Life on VET TV, Raya and the Last Dragon, Louisiana Tech, Chuck Norris, Delta Force, Missing in Action, First Blood, Rambo, war movies, veteran, veteran TV, Hollywood, realism, deployment, Iraq, Afghanistan, Marines, WWII, Vietnam, French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, Mel Gibson, Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Daniel Day-Lewis, Red Dawn, John Krasinski, Sean Bean, Andrew Garfield, Jeff Daniels, Gerard Butler 🔔 Hit the notification bell after you subscribe so you don't miss a single episode of Hardheaded!

It is Independence Day, not "the 4th". Chet exposes the Wichita Grass Racketeering Ring, We discuss the top 3 reasons America is Awesome; Troy has a good word on Positivity. This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover some exciting topics. Does Matt have enough energy and enthusiasm to launch the episode? Troy and Chet provide some tips. Chet covers the difference between "the 4th" and INDEPENDENCE DAY. Chet starts to link the racketeering in Wichita between residential developers, HOA covenents, lawn, irrigation, sod, and water companies. Rise up! Let's conserve water and reduce the cost of homeownership. No more fescue! We shift into discussing the Top 3 things that make America awesome. Troy rounds out the episode with a good word about positivity. "A negative mind will not give you a positive life." **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind 2. Top 3 things that make America Awesome Freedom; our founding principles, Landscape & Geography, Diversity, Entertainment, Constitution, American people, Varying degrees of culture, Business opportunities, Freedom. 3. A Good Word from Troy: Positivity: "A negative mind will not give you a positive life." **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/

This week on Hardheaded, Dan Oblinger; Hostage Negotiator, Police Officer, Author, Corporate Educator joins us in studio. The group discusses our Top 3 last meals, Chet provides a good word: Boldness Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell host Dan Oblinger. Dan is an author, police officer, father, husband, hostage negotiator, and an in-studio guest on Hardheaded Podcast. We talk about Dan's toughest negotiations, you'll be surprised in what capacity he frames these encounters. We also talk about his books; "The 28 Laws of Listening" and "Life or Death Listening". We discuss how Dan has taken his negotiating skills to the corporate world as a coach, keynote speaker, and trainer. Our focus then shifts to the Top 3 "last meals". Chet closes out the episode with a good word: Boldness **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Hostage Negotiation 2. Top 3 biscuits & gravy, hot pastrami sandwich, pho, boiled crawfish, chips & salsa, mexican chicken, blue fin sushi, skirt steak from Superior, 2-meat plate from BBQ City (hot rods) with ribs, sausage, beans, and potato salad, tortellini, johnny's pizza, sweep the swamp, party pizza 3. A Good Word: Boldness Prov 28:1 **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.amazon.com/Life-Death-Listening-How-Communication/dp/1726844854/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Dan+Oblinger&qid=1625152326&sr=8-3 * https://www.amazon.com/28-Laws-Listening-Practices-Listener/dp/1793069026/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Dan+Oblinger&qid=1625152354&sr=8-2 * https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-oblinger-speaks/ cop, priest, philosopher, philosophy, police officer, unemployed, hostage negotiator, corporate educator, crisis, FBI, certification, mental health and Covid lock-downs, Wichita, Wichita police, Kansas, SWAT, active listening, business negotiation, sales, procurement, humility, tough negotiations with family, hostage, non-hostage, barricade, information control, emotions, apologize, gratitude, author, 28 Laws of Listening, Life or Death Listening, writing books, editing, listening

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover buying a car for their kids. How practical should you really be? Chet tells a story about his rental boat almost sinking on Table Rock Lake. Our top 3 topic was brought to us by one of our listeners, Dr. Kelly Crittenden. We see how similar Troy and Matt are when their Top 3's have some overlap. Chet may not be the best person to call when blood is involved. Matt finishes up the episode with a good word about focusing on the good things, no matter how small they may be. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: A big "Thank You!" to our listeners! Chet buys a beetle for his daughter. 2. Top 3 Skills to Teach Your Kids: How to: build a fire, tie knots, properly handle a knife, properly handle a firearm, use basic tools, cook, fish, listen 3. A Good Word: Focus on the good things, no matter how small they are. **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzciVZInPgULsYXCGKIobEg/featured Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

This week on Hardheaded, Chet and Matt spar over a seafood "boil". Traeger and Yoder smokers get pulled into the dispute. Listener and former guest Chris Broughton provides the Top 3 subject "Top 3 Rifles". Matt discusses the new way may be better out of Luke 5. *This week on Hardheaded Podcast, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover the misuse of terminology concerning a proper "seafood boil". Troy dives into some crawfish boil tips. Listener Chris Broughton provides our Top 3 subject "Rifles". Matt closes the episode with the Good Word segment focusing on Luke 5. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Chet calls Matt out for some suspicious wording in relation to cooking seafood on a pellet smoker. 2. Top 3: Rifles AK-47, Remington 700, Remington 7600, Ruger precision rifle, Barbour Creek BC7, Barbour Creek BC1400, Red Rider BB gun, M240 machine gun, Tikka T3X. 3. A Good Word: Sometimes the new way is better. Luke 5:33-39 Seafood boil, crawfish boil, Traeger, Yoder smoker, A Christmas Story, Stewie, Remington, pellet smokers, seafood roast?, just a boil, **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover the topic of concealed carry laws in Kansas. They also discuss their favorite musical performances on YouTube. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Concealed Carry Age 2. Top 3 YouTube Musical Performances 3. A Good Word with Troy **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell