The Edlow Podcast

Just Me #8 - The Kings, Wrestling, Mormons vs Ex-Mormons & Fatherly Dating Advice For Teenage Boys

Podcast Host Josh Edlow answers listener comments and questions about the Sacramento Kings, his wrestling finisher, the Royal Rumble, a Mormon Bishop that resigned from the pulpit, his gripe with "Mormon apologists" and "Ex-Mormons" and finishes up with giving a single parent some fatherly advice for her 16 year old son who is going to start dating!
 
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D-Von Dudley Part 2 - Drug Dealers, Family and Faith - The Origin Story

Devon Hughes is an American professional wrestler and WWE Hall Of Famer known as D-Von Dudley. He, along with his partner Bubba Ray, comprised of the "Dudley Boyz."
 
Most famous for their unorthodox ring attire, hardcore style and usage of tables, they are widely considered to be the greatest tag team in professional wrestling history.
 
But that is only part of the story. In this part 2 of the series, we discuss D-Von's origin story, from growing up with a Drug Dealer father in Brooklyn, to being moved in with his aunt, finding church, helping his mom fight addiction through faith, her transformation into a minister, his step-father becoming his father and so much more.
 
This is the REAL story of D-Von Dudley!
 
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D-Von Dudley Part 1 - Pro Wrestling, Managing Relationships and Fatherhood

Devon Hughes is an American professional wrestler and WWE Hall Of Famer known as D-Von Dudley. He, along with his partner Bubba Ray, comprised of the "Dudley Boyz."
 
Most famous for their unorthodox ring attire, hardcore style and usage of tables, they are widely considered to be the greatest tag team in professional wrestling history.
 
But that is only part of the story. In this two part podcast we discuss all aspects of his life. In this part 1, we discuss his wrestling career at length. The difficulties of keeping a tag team together, meeting his heroes, the D-von character and difficulties with being a producer for WWE.
 
He also discusses managing relationships, the importance of being there for your children and what he thinks it means to be a good father. His successes, his failures and what he's learned.
 
Stay tuned for Part 2....the origin story...which you don't want to miss.
 
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Kate Anthony - Should I Stay or Should I Go? Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage

Kate Anthony is a certified life and relationship coach and is certified as a domestic violence victim's advocate by the state of California. She is also a Co-Parenting Specialist and as a High Conflict Divorce Coach.
 
She is the author of "the D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage," host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended Podcast "The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast" and the creator of the online coaching program , "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" This program is specifically geared toward women, to help them make the most difficult decision of their lives using coaching tools, relationship education, geeky neuroscience, community support, and deep self work.
 
Kate empowers people to find their strength, passion and confidence even in the most disempowering of circumstances and helps them move forward with concrete plans set on a solid foundation, putting their children at the center (but not in the middle) of all their decisions.
 
She is widely considered an expert in communication, co-parenting and emotional intelligence, and is one of the pioneers of the divorce coaching industry.
 
Kate comes on the podcast to discuss "the D Word." We discuss domestic violence and what that ACTUALLY means. We discuss the decision making process, narcissism, how children are effected, emotional intelligence. weaponized imcompetence and so much more.
 
Whew...this is a doozy. Follow the link friends!
 
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Stephen Hawley Martin - Physics, the Mind & the Afterlife - the True Nature of Your Consciousness

Stephen Harley Martin is the talk show host of a popular weekly internet podcast, “The Truth About Life. He is also the editor and publisher of the Oaklae Press. He is passionate about writing and has published over three dozen books ona variety of business, fiction and non-fiction topics. Several of which have reached best selling status.
 
As Mr. Martin has interviewed dozens of near death survivors, psychics, researchers into the paranormal, as well as quantum physicists and medical doctors, it became clear to him that humankind is on the cusp of a transition to a new understanding of the true nature of reality.
 
Through study and research, Mr. Martin is now a leading voice on the topic of consciousness and believes that further discussion on the topic will result in a rebirth of optimism and the world becoming a better place to live and work.
 
Mr. Martin comes on the podcast to discuss his thoughts on the evidence for pre-life and afterlife consciousness, the clash between secular humanism and religion and how quantum physics has been proving that our lives go far beyond the material world.
 
You can also find the Edlow Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere else that Podcasts are published!
 
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CJ Dirt - Redneck Life, Pro Wrestling and Politics - The Story of the Suplexin Rednexican

CJ Boersma is a Mexican American professional wrestler born and raised in Stockton, California. He is known to wrestling fans as "The Suplexin' Rednexican" CJ Dirt.
CJ grew up with a large amount of extended family around him, which influenced him greatly. Early in life, CJ became a fan of professional wrestling. He and his friends would all talk about it together until one day, most of his friends had grown out of it. While others had moved on to the UFC, CJ still enjoyed the Pomp and Circumstance of the squared circle.
As he grew up, CJ began to start to enjoy "Redneck things." He started drinking in his mid teens, and continued to do so. He also began to grow his signature mullet as a homage to one of his favorite wrestlers Eddie Guerrero.
One day, CJ discovered a flyer for a local wrestling promotion call Pro Wrestling Bushido. There he learned that there were places to learn how to be a pro wrestler. He ended up in a Stockton barn owned by local MMA fighter Matt Freeman. There he and Matt trained under the tootledge of Vinnie Massaro. CJ and Matt would become incredibly close as friends and as tag team partners. They along with Michael Sean, formed a successful wrestling faction named the "209 Crew." He is one of the most charismatic and sought after wrestlers in the Northern California community.
CJ comes on the podcast to share his story. He discusses his wrestling influences, his love of live theater, what it means to be a "redneck," the 209 Crew, heat with certain promotions, growing up in Stockton and much more.
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David R. Wilcox - Religion, Politics & Corruption - The Underbelly of the Christian Coalition

David R. Wilcox is the former Director of Security for the Christian Broadcasting Network. He was the key bodyguard for Christian Televangelist and eventual Presidential Candidate Pat Robertson.
Mr. Wilcox spent several years with controversial figure during the formative years of what is now coined as the "Christian Coalition." Now retired, Mr. Wilcox has written two books detailing his time with the Network.
His first book ‘Protecting Pat Robertson - Confessions of a High-Priced Bagman,’ is a memoir style book discussing the challenging task of keeping Pat Robertson safe during those formative years.
The second book ‘The Trial of the Devil Incarnate – Ralph Reed: God’s ‘Flim-Flam’ Man’ Mr Wilcox exposes many of the underhanded misdeeds of the Christian Coalition.
Mr. Wilcox comes on the podcast to discuss how the Christian Coalition came about, its strong connection and influence over conservative politics, what Pat Robertson is really like and why he believes key political figure Ralph Reed should be in prison.
You can find Mr. Wilcox's books on Amazon at the following link Protecting Pat Robertson: Confessions of a High-Priced Bagman https://a.co/d/e60OWq8
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Air Force Amy - The Story of the World’s Most Famous Prostitute

Deanne Salinger, known professionally as "Air Force Amy" is an American Legal Prostitute, model and reality TV star. MSNBC has called her "a living legend in the world of sex."
Amy grew up in rural Ohio. She was abused her entire childhood, leading her to run away at the age of 13. In order to cope, she would prostitute for rides at truck stops around the country. At the age of 18, she joined the Air Force as a way to get out of the lifestyle. Three months prior to being discharged from the military, she applied at a nearby brothel in Nevada, and has worked as a legal prostitute ever since.
She is most famous for being featured in the HBO documentaries highlighting Dennis Hof's Moonlight Bunny Ranch in Nevada. She was labeled on the series as the "all-time top earner" and "master of the game." According to the New York Times, Air Force earned between $10,000 and $50,000 a month in 2003.
Amy comes on the podcast to discuss her childhood trauma which led to this lifestyle, her time in the Air Force, and her work in the sex trade. She answers many questions including, what is it like in a brothel? Would you recommend the trade to women? Abuses? What has changed in the clientel over the last 30 years? The craziest things she has seen? Has she ever been in love? And so much more.
This is one takes many twists and turns. A fascinating story, but not for the faint at heart.
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