This week we had the pleasure of speaking with up and coming metal artist Codie Aljets. His story is inspiring, beating stage 4 cancer and completely changing his path by following his passion for creating metal sculptures. You have to hear his story! Codie Aljets Art Codie's Instagram Thanks for Listening! Forging the Path is produced by Doug Marc…

Our first guest of 2024 is the successful off-road driver and team owner Ryan Beat. You have to listen to his story to hear how he overcame a potentially career ending injury to become the largest team in off-road motorsports, such an inspiration. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss any upcoming episodes. For more information…

This week we were thrilled to speak with Andrew Alexander, the owner of Blacksmith Tools Supply Co. in Dallas Texas. He has a love and a passion for finding old tools and discovering the unique history behind each one. Blacksmith Tools Supply Co @blacksmithtools Instagram Thanks for Listening! Forging the Path is produced by Doug Marcaida, Grady Po…

This week we host our friend Chef Plum on Forging the Path. He is a professional chef, a television producer and host, and a podcast star. Listen now to hear how he turned his restaurant job into a passion and now into entertainment. Chef Plum's Restaurant Road Trip Plum Luv Foods Podcast Chef Plum's Website…

This week we speak with the extremely talented April Wilkerson. She is known for being one of the most popular DIYers on YouTube, but she is also the perfect example of what it means to forge your own path. Listen now to hear how she has found success by following her passions. April's Website April's YouTube Channel Thanks for listening! Forging t…

This week we welcome Grady's former boss Todd Weimer to the podcast. Listen now to hear about his journey as an entrepreneur and how he turned his passion for the outdoors into the very successful VSSL. For more information about Todd and VSSL visit: VSSL Gear VSSL Video Ft. Todd Weimer Thanks for listening Forging the Path is produced by Doug Marc…

This week we are joined by ABS Master Bladesmith and National Living Treasure Jerry Fisk. After 5 decades of knifemaking and becoming one of the most accomplished bladesmiths in the world, Jerry is still trying to learn new things and break the mold. His story is inspiring and he is the perfect example of how hard work can lead to tremendous succes…

Fred Mastro is an international expert in self defense and created Mastro Defense System which is now taught around the world. Doug's personal friend joins us this week for a conversation about his work and how he forged his path, listen now! To learn more about Fred visit: MDS North American Events Thanks for listening! Forging the Path is produce…

This week we talk to professional race-car driver Alex Laughlin. Listen now to hear how he went from driving go carts to racing the fastest machines on the planet. In addition to going 0 to 100 in less than a second, Alex is saving animals on his family farm turned animal sanctuary. To see more about Alex and his various ventures please visit: Anyt…

This week we speak to Jordan Sprigg, an amazing metal artist from Australia. He uses all reclaimed metal in the construction of life-size animal sculptures, and they are truly amazing. Jordan has a very impressive story for how he turned his artwork into a career. Listen now and you may just be inspired to forge your own path! Visit Jordan Sprigg S…

This week we speak with Seth and Scott Perkins, also known as The Bearded Butchers. After growing up on the farm and taking over their father's butcher shop, the Perkins brothers wanted to change things up. Listen to find out what happens next. The Bearded Butchers Thanks for Listening! Forging the Path is produced by Doug Marcaida, Grady Powell, a…

This week Grady and Doug talk with woodworker, craftsman, and entrepreneur John Malecki. We hear about his journey from the NFL to becoming a very successful builder and YouTuber. Now with Craft to Career, John wants to share what he's learned on his journey to help others create a successful business. From professional sports to professional woodw…

In our inaugural episode, we learn more about how Doug and Grady forged their own path. Listen now to find out how Doug went from Radio Shack salesman to edged weapons specialist, and how Grady went from the special forces to being a host of an international television show.By Doug Marcaida, Grady Powell, and Dan McKenna

Who would have thought we would have gone 72 Episodes of this silliness. Not our teachers and parents (they actually thought we would do something useful with our lives). Andrew talks about some news stories you might have missed. Seth tries to tie up all the loose ends before we shutter the podcast for good. And we answer YOUR questions!! But we d…

Fresh from a trip home, Andrew waxes nostalgic about his childhood baseball card selection that is maybe worth a lot of money now (but probably isn’t) before launching into some odd news stories of late, including one about a guy walking across the country in an anime-style bear costume for unclear reasons! Email Us! yonopod@gmail.com Follow Us! @y…

In this one, it's time for Seth to unburden himself of some of the useless information that he has attained while doing research for past episodes. Thankfully, Andrew is there to shoulder the weight of mental garbage such as "What game did Victorian children play with chestnuts?" "Who is the current owner of the Everlasting Gobstopper?" and of cour…

The boys are back recording in person for the first time in 16 months and Andrew is so excited he talks about one of his favorite topics - the revolutionary navigation service Google Maps, and it’s various privacy and accuracy problems, including one that nearly caused an actual war in 2010! Follow the boys: @yonopod on Twitter @yourenotgonnaliketh…

The YONO boys celebrate their triumphant return to your ears by talking about the most (and least) effective anti drug PSA's of the 80's and 90's. We analyze how McGruff solved the crime and drug epidemic on our shores, and then we try to design our own PSA's to help New Zealand's war on people falling into water without being able to swim that wel…

The boys complain about dogecoin and student loan debt before Andrew tells the tale of the massive ad campaign of the late 1800s that turned southern California from sparsely populated farm land into a massive metropolitan area Email us at yonopod@gmail.com Follow the pod: @yonopod on Twitter, @yourenotgonnalikethispod on Instagram SOURCES The Land…

Okay, stick with me on this one. It's around Mother's Day. Moms are great. We spend a lot of time in this episode shining a light on some of history's moms that have been sadly left by the wayside because they don't fit in to what I'm calling the "Military Industrial Mom-plex." But think about this: what better way is there to honor our moms, your …

Andrew does the unthinkable and ditches the traditional topic format of the show to check in on his pal Seth. They talk about being tired of Shakespeare references, how the pandemic has or hasn't changed their lives, and (Seth's impression of) Ira Glass makes a return appearance to the podcast Send us an email: yonopod@gmail.com Follow us: @yonopod…

Two more ministry leaders discuss important books with Dr. Fisher.

A ministry leader is the second of three this season to discuss this important book on church leadership and the discipling process with Dr. Fisher

Seth, much like most people in our nation, spends a lot of time worrying about Andrew's tendency to live vicariously through his favorite historical figures. It's just not healthy. So, with Dickensian style (and life expectancies) the boys go on a whimsical journey, imagining what Andrew's life would be like if he suddenly switched with some of his…

Two ministry leaders discuss important discipleship books with Dr. Jeff Fisher

Two more Master of Ministry students share their thoughts and comments on important discipleship books.

Andrew brings in some updates to the news stories he discussed in episode 56, like a vote to unionize Amazon workers, and sprinkles in some oddball stories from the AP, including a robot artist striking it rich in non-fungible tokens Email us: yonopod@gmail.com Follow us: @yonopod on Twitter and @yourenotgonnalikethispod on Instagram Sources: Amazo…

Seth has been more or less coasting off of the revenue from his wildly popular personality quiz "Which Yule Lad, from Icelandic Mythology, Are You?" (available here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/yule-lad89/which-yule-lad-from-icelandic-mythology-are-you-7oc7g5y798 ) So he decided to spotlight some up and coming quiz-smiths by finding some of the intern…

A youth pastor and social worker discuss two important discipleship books with Dr. Fisher.

Two pastors discuss this highly significant book for Christian leaders with Dr. Fisher.

Andrew brings in some moderately important events that happened in 1921, the year that happened 100 years ago (if his math is correct). Also the boys talk about their experiences being told dirty jokes by men they don't know. Today on.....You're Not Gonna Like This. Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts Email us: yonopod@gmail.com Follow us: @yonopo…

Seth uses the one year anniversary of our "Episode 13 - Rock-a-doo That to Me One More Time" as a flimsy excuse to force Andrew to watch "Rock-a-Doodle!" An animated movie from 1992 that was personally rejected by Walt Disney (that's a real thing). We talk about the film and try to piece together how it taught Seth to believe in friendship, while s…

Andrew talks about his pandemic-induced nostalgia and the history of society's understanding of the emotion and its connection to Swiss military history. Plus the boys reveal an upsetting truth about the origin of the VH1 series I Love the 80's. Email us at yonopod@gmail.com Follow us at @yonopod on Twitter + @yourenotgonnalikethispod on Instagram …

Listen in as Dr. Jeff Fisher talks with Jessica and Amy about the books they read and how each speaks into their lives and ministry.

Seth tries one last time to save Andrew from a life devoid of merriment. He shows Andrew some of his favorite games and sees if Andrew can show something even resembling interest. We talk about modern games like Cross Fire, Neopets, and Club Penguin. But we also dive into some Victorian parlor games such as "Hot Cockles," "Huckle Buckle Beanstalk,"…

Andrew brings in some wild what-ifs from history that very nearly happened and Seth tries out some impressions he's been working on Email us at yonopod@gmail.com Follow us at @yourenotgonnalikethispod on Instagram and @yonopod on Twitter SOURCES Donner Party and it’s Historic Almost Guest https://www.npr.org/transcripts/534557072 - Interview with h…

Those boys use a scheduling mix-up as an opportunity to record their first ever mini episode (shortened as minisode to save time). Andrew talks about a petition to rebrand possibly offensive Trader Joe's food items and Seth talks about the current state of the Prohibition Party in the US and it's spoon licking presidential candidate. Email us at yo…

Seth shares a list of urban legends with Andrew, and the two put their heads together to determine which ones are the scariest, the most plausible, and the most likely to make them change the way they interact with the world. Samples include an ankle-slashing car jacker, a mischievous troupe of Icelandic trolls, and a mysterious "Baby Train." We al…

The first taste is free.... and the rest of it is also free. It's a podcast.By Andrew Caudill Seth Reid

Andrew brings in some news stories he think deserve more attention, like the Sheriff of LA trying to get a helipad built for himself funded by taxpayer money, and some weird ones that probably deserve less attention, like a man befriending a swan in Turkey. Email us at yonopod@gmail.com Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us @yonopod on Twitter…

Down here at YONO POD HQ, we think we're long overdue for some celebrations. And in that spirit, Seth gives Andrew a showcase of some of the world's finest, and strangest festivals. We talk about Seth's beloved memories of humiliating himself in front of a man dressed as Charles Dickens at Riverside's Dickens Fest, a celebration in Spain where babi…

Andrew takes Seth through some of the notable apologies from corporations in recent years, including his favorite - when Domino's admitted its pizza was very bad. Rate & Review us on Apple Podcasts Email us at yonopod@gmail.com Follow us @yonopod on Twitter and @yourenotgonnalikethispod on Instagram Sources: Domino’s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

For time immemorial, Andrew has been comically dismissive of Seth's casual interest in anime. And it has been slowly tearing their friendship apart. But now it's time to mend those wounds, as Seth guides Andrew through the first episodes of three famous anime. It's an episode with blood, tears, and little robotic boys that shoot lasers out of their…

The boys get ready for the Presidential Inauguration with tales from Inaugurations past as we start (?) the conspiracy theory that George Washington was a literal giant and tell the sad story of William Henry Harrison, the President believed to have died because of pneumonia he caught on Inauguration Day but was actually probably killed by enemas! …

Imagine a city where citrus trees line the streets, aliens establish thriving ant farms, and US presidents visit to enjoy sex within the confines of marriage. In this episode, we visit a place that has all these wonders and so much more: Riverside, CA! And if you're not hooked already, wait til we get to the 1996 protest in Riverside that forever c…

It's our One Year Anniversary and 50th episode so Andrew tells some historical tales from 1950, 1850, 1750 and stuns Seth with some predictions about 2050, particularly one about New Zealand and rats. Follow us at @yourenotgonnalikethispod on Instagram and @yonopod on Twitter Email us at yonopod@gmail.com *Andrew's mic quality on this episode isn't…

----READ BEFORE PLAYING!---- Hey everybody! The holidays are here, and we wanted to get you a very special gift. So from our heart to your ears (gross) here is a recording of the Yono Boys watching/ruining a heartwarming Netflix movie called "A Princess for Christmas." How to Listen: 1) Pull up the movie "A Princess for Christmas" on Netflix (or so…

Andrew delights and horrifies Seth with the various morally questionable/indefensible late 1990s Fox TV reality shows he watched and shares some clips that make Andrew laugh very hard. Email at yonopod@gmail.com Follow us at @yourenotgonnalikethispod on Instagram and @yonopod on Twitter Subscribe to our Youtube channel Sources: Breaking the Magicia…

Seth and Andrew finally give up on reality and try their hand at the world's most popular fantasy role playing game. Instead of real facts and people from history, we hear the (mostly improvised) tale of how a centaur with a heavy emotional burden joins forces with a halfling DJ, whose positive outlook is only barely overshadowed by his staggering …

Andrew examines (aka tears to shreds) some misperceptions about Los Angeles and its people and makes a discovery about its climate that may shatter everything you thought you knew about the city of Angels. Email us at yonopod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at @yonopod and on Instagram at @yourenotgonnalikethispod Subscribe to our Youtube Channel "Y…