The Tackle and the Tackle: Uniting Passions of Soccer and Fishing with Josh Phillips
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Get ready to dive into another riveting episode of Ramble by the River with your host, Jeff Nesbitt. In this week's installment, we sit down with the dynamic Josh Phillips to discuss his journey from playing soccer at Gonzaga University to starting a sales business during the pandemic. Along the way, we delve into topics like community-building in small towns, coping with sports injuries, and the intriguing world of fly-fishing culture. Buckle up as we explore everything from local politics to the captivating tale of Josh proposing during a meteor shower. We'll also touch on thought-provoking subjects like the use of CBD for dogs, the impact of central bank digital currencies, and the ever-relevant issue of student debt and loan forgiveness. And don't worry, there will be plenty of Jeff's signature rants, including a passionate tirade about plastic spoons. Get ready for an engaging, informative, and sometimes hilarious conversation you won't want to miss!
Topics to Enjoy:
- Playing Soccer at Gonzaga University
- Starting a sales business during a pandemic
- Dating a kindergarten teacher
- Moving to the Coast during COVID-19
- Community-building in small towns
- Coping with sports injuries
- Soccer in the U.S.
- Getting involved locally: Ilwaco City Council
- Accountability in politics
- Fly-fishing culture
- Josh proposes during a meteor shower
- Ban the Boom? No more fireworks for July 4?
- CBD for dogs
- Drugs: caffeine, alcohol, and more
- Josh's red mystery pill
- Jeff rants about plastic spoons
- Central Bank Digital Currencies
- Student debt and loan forgiveness
- AI, crypto, and new technology
- Blue fin tuna fishing
So grab your favorite beverage, kick back, and join us for another exciting episode of Ramble by the River. Stay tuned as we tackle these topics and more, bringing you insights, laughter, and the genuine camaraderie you've come to expect from our show.
Spawn Fly Fish/Josh Phillips Links:
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Music Credits:
- Atlantic, ELFL.
- Not a Game, Michael Rothery.
- Time Won't Tell, Emil Axelsson.
- Hourglass, Michael Rothery.
- Goodbye Earth, Sum Wave.
- Still Fly, Revel Day.
News Links:
- Speech by Jerome Powell (2021). Link: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/files/powell20210318a.pdf
- Creator of Chat GPT Registers for Controversial Iris-Scanning Cryptocurrency. TheStreet.com. Link: https://www.thestreet.com/cryptocurrency/ethereum/chatgpt-sam-altman-worldcoin-iris-scanning-cryptocurrency
- What the Debt Ceiling Deal Means for Student Loan Payments. New York Times. Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/us/politics/student-loan-payments-biden-debt.html
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