The Edlow Podcast

Bryan Rodda - Faith, ADHD, Parenting and Stand Up Comedy - The Wonderful World of Rodda

Bryan Rodda is a husband, father of 3 children, consultant and stand up comedian based in Carmel, Indiana. He is the 4th of 6 children and has lived all over the country.
 
Bryan grew up in Sacramento California where he became close friends with host Josh Edlow and their mutual friend Chris Johnson. The three grew up together until 1996 when Bryan's family moved to Indiana. Bryan kept in close contact with Josh and Chris throughout the years, but their lives took interesting turns.
 
Moving to Indiana was difficult for Bryan. First, he was struggling with the diagnosis of ADHD, a relatively new diagnosis in the 90s. People in his new orbit were not used to dealing with his high energy, which led to some serious struggles. Nevertheless, he continued to persevere and eventually moved to Arizona with his brother right after graduation.
 
Hear the rest of the story. Hear stories from the past about Bryan and Josh's escapades. Hear about the struggles of growing up with ADHD (and how that translates into parenting his daughter who deals with the same diagnosis). Hear about Bryan's faith journey and his new found passion for stand up comedy.
 
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Just me #12 - Q&A, Philadelphia, What's Important in a Relationship and Dad Advice

Josh Edlow takes time to answer listener questions. How was Philadelphia? Does Josh have any tattoos? Where did he serve his mission? What's important in a relationship? What advice does he have for Dads trying to manage....dading?
 
If you'd like to ask Josh a question to be answered on the podcast, feel free to reach out on the following social media platforms.
 
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You can also find the Edlow Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere else that Podcasts are published! 
 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshedlow5046
 
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edlow-podcast/id1647995293
 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cZsLJ92XWq5lguDVyV5qj?si=Uw9UqoWHRGKDOHZ7T7xK-A
 

The Blue Meanie - Pro Wrestling, Depression & Bullying - An ECW Story

Brian "Blue Meanie" Heffron is an American Professional Wrestler. He is best known for his time with Extreme Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation. His ring name is a reference to the Blue Meanies, the antagonists from the 1968 animated film Yellow Submarine.
 
Heffron grew up in the New Jersey, Philadelphia and Atlantic City area. Growing up he had a host of health issue due to asthma, which led to several hospitalizations throughout his young life. This led to his missing school and an inability to participate in several sports. These issues, accompanied by his being overweight, led to bullying throughout his school career.
 
Heffron grew up with a single mother, but was also raised by his grandparents. They were all incredibly supportive of all his dreams, including his desire to become a professional wrestler. After high school, Heffron saved up enough money to move to Ohio and join Al Snow's Bodyslammers Pro Wrestling Gym. Snow took him under his wing and slowly but surely, Heffron got several bookings.
 
One day, a wrestler named Raven noticed Heffron and asked him to become a sidekick in the infamous ECW Wrestling promotion, and the rest is history.
 
Hear the rest of the story. Hear how he conquered his physical ailments to become one of the most unique professional wrestling stories in the business. Learn about ECW, his stints in the WWE and his infamous run-in with JBL.
 
You can also find the Edlow Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere else that Podcasts are published!
 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshedlow5046 
 
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edlow-podcast/id1647995293
 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cZsLJ92XWq5lguDVyV5qj?si=Uw9UqoWHRGKDOHZ7T7xK-A
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086217048530&mibextid=LQQJ4d
 
Instagram: @Edlow_Podcast
 
Tik Tok: @j_edlow
 
 

the 137th Episode Special - Lexi Edlow - Top 7 Musicals

A new monthly feature of the Edlow Podcast is a Top 7 list, and of course I LOVE highlighting my children. So this month I bring my youngest daughter Lexi on to discuss one of her favorite topics, musicals!
 
Lexi discusses all stage musicals, while I focus specifically on musicals that show up in film. Neither of us accepted Disney Cartoon musicals for this list. That is one that will have a list of its own in the future I am sure.
 
Take a listen and leave us your list in the comments! 
 
You can also find the Edlow Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere else that Podcasts are published!
 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshedlow5046
 
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edlow-podcast/id1647995293
 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cZsLJ92XWq5lguDVyV5qj?si=Uw9UqoWHRGKDOHZ7T7xK-A
 
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Instagram: @Edlow_Podcast
 
Tik Tok: @j_edlow

Betty Kovacs, Ph.D. - Revelation, Lost Gospels & Psychedelic's - The Mystic Roots of Christianity

Betty J. Kovacs Ph. D. is a professor, author and speaker who teaches about the prehistoric link between western religious culture and altered states of consciousness. Her extensive research of the shaman-mystic spiritual tradition reveals how western religion has covered up its mystic roots.
 
Dr. Kovacs received her Ph.D. from UC Irvine and taught Literature, Writing and Symbolic/Mythic Language for 25 years. She served many years as Chair and Program Chair on the Board of Directors of the Jung Society of Claremont in California and sits on the Academic Advisory Board of Forever Family Foundation.
 
Within a 3 year period, Dr. Kovacs experienced the deaths of her mother, son and husband in separate motor vehicle collision. While she had studied shamanism before her son’s accident, she and her husband actually experienced their son’s consciousness after his death for an extended period of time. These experiences completely changed their lives.
 
Her first book, The Miracle of Death: There Is Nothing But Life, is about these altered states of consciousness. After her retirement, she began an intensified period of research into our ancestors’ experience of a vaster consciousness, Cosmic/Christ Consciousness, which she relates in her new book, Merchants of Light: The Consciousness That Is Changing the World, winner of the Nautilus Silver Book Award and The Scientific & Medical Network 2019 Book Prize. Anthony Chene’s documentary, A Spiritual Renaissance, is about her life and work (YouTube 2021).
 
Dr. Kovacs comes on the podcast to discuss her life, her work and the early mystic roots of Christianity. She discusses views of Christ from "lost gospels," including early mystic doctrines that Jesus was married and that God is married. She discusses the use of psychedelics in religions and the lost faith in spiritual experience as opposed to logical reasoning.
 
You can also find the Edlow Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere else that Podcasts are published!
 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshedlow5046
 
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edlow-podcast/id1647995293
 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cZsLJ92XWq5lguDVyV5qj?si=Uw9UqoWHRGKDOHZ7T7xK-A
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086217048530&mibextid=LQQJ4d
 
Instagram: @Edlow_Podcast
 
Tik Tok: @j_edlow

Lo Devereaux - Wrestling, Parental Guidance and Acceptance - Independent Pro Wrestler

Logan 'Lo Devereaux" Harris is an independent pro wrestler in the Northern California area. He currently trains at Next Level Pro Wrestling and wrestles all over the area.
 
Lo grew up all over the world, but spent most of his time in Northern California with his mother and grandparents.
 
Unfortunately, as he grew to his teenage years, he found himself getting into trouble. Soon thereafter, he was sent overseas to live with his father, who was in the military. As he grew older, the one thing that he knew he wanted to do was wrestle.
 
He attempted to train several times, but life events made it difficult. He was able to finally finish training a couple of years ago and has quickly become one of pro wrestling's hottest up and comers.
 
Lo comes on the podcast to discuss his influences, his life's journey, the regrets of his childhood and the meaning that comes from their support of his wrestling dream.

Buzz Patterson - The Clintons, Harassment and the Nuclear Football - Inside the Clinton White House

Lieutenant Colonel "Buzz" Patterson, United States Air Force (Retired), is a former Republican Congressional Candidate, CA-7; military combat pilot; distinguished White House military aide; bestselling author; popular conservative public speaker; and TV talk show host. Among Patterson’s literary efforts include two New York Times best sellers, Dereliction of Duty and Reckless Disregard. His most recent books include War Crimes and Conduct Unbecoming.
 
Patterson served 20 years as a pilot on active duty in the United States Air Force and saw tours of duty world-wide including combat operations in Grenada, Bosnia, the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Rwanda, and Haiti.
 
From 1996 to 1998, Colonel Patterson was Military Aide to President Bill Clinton. During that time, he served at the right hand of President and Mrs. Hillary Clinton and was responsible for the President's Emergency Satchel, otherwise known as the "Nuclear Football," the black bag with the nation's nuclear capability that accompanies the president at all times. As such, Patterson had an office and a bedroom in the White House and accompanied the First Family at all times. In addition, Colonel Patterson was operational commander for all military units assigned to the White House, which included Air Force One, Marine One, Camp David, and the White House Transportation Agency. It was during these years that Colonel Patterson, disgusted and appalled with what he’d personally witnessed in the Clinton White House, developed his conservative vision.
 
Today, he believes in restoring our nation’s constitutional principles and returning our nation to its rightful place as the “shining city on a hill.” Among his many military commendations, Patterson received the Defense Superior Service Medal for accomplishments while at the White House and was awarded the Air Force Air Medal for flying combat support missions during the Bosnian War in 1994. He retired in 2001 to pursue a career as a writer, consultant and conservative speaker.
 
Lieutenant Colonel Patterson comes on the podcast to discuss his observations of the Clinton White House, including stories of disregard for military, sexual harassment and lack of morality from both Bill and Hilary. He also discusses Washington in general, being a pilot during war and so much more!

Jim "Laser" Starr - Success, Athleticism & Parental Approval - The Mindset of An American Gladiator

im "Laser" Starr is an American athlete, actor and producer. Under the stage name Laser, he was the team captain of the American Gladiators. He was also the longest running Gladiator, appearing on the show from 1989 to 1996. 
 
Jim was born in Great Falls, Monstana. He played football in high school as well as Montana State University. He was an all state running back and holds the MSU single game record for tackles. He was drafted to the NFL and played football as a replacement player in 1987. A career ending injury ended his football aspirations. 
 
In 1989 he was selected to appear on the American TV series, American Gladiators. He remained on the show for the entirety of it's original run. In the year 2000 he entered the corporate world with Apex Fitness and has had a successful post television career in the fitness industry. 
 
Jim comes on the podcast to discuss his mindset for success, the surprising link between chasing parental approval and his drive for success, how that changed his perspective on parenting when he had children of his own, and all things American Gladiators.