Let’s Deep Dive into Masculintiy and Why It Is Vital To Your Life! I discuss what masculinity truly is and how we NEED masculinity in our everyday life. I uncover what toxic and weak masculinity is and ways to overcome it. I speak on how certain radical groups are against masculinity and what we should do about it. I explain how everyone needs to d…

Duane and I went to the same high school just over 23 years ago! We were 3 years apart so we never got to know each other until now! I have been following his social media for a while and I continue to be inspired by his content and message so I reached out. I was fortunate to get him on the show and can’t wait for you to listen! THIS IS EPISODE IS…

I met Brad when attending college at the University of Colorado in Boulder through mutual friends and we’ve been close friends ever since. Brad is co-owner of Uthoff Family Chiropractic with his wife Stephanie who is also a Doctor of Chiropractic in Iowa. Brad is an expert in his field not only because of his degree but because of his thirst for kn…

Jason Meland is an American Ninja Warrior and serial entrepreneur. He is the owner and CEO of In-Demand Coach, helping fitness professionals get clients consistently with conversion content and unsurpassed messaging. He is a former firefighter/EMT at Callaway Fire Department. He is also a former gym owner and online fitness coach. This episode was …

Financial stability is something that ALL men need to aspire toward in their life.As Muscular Gentleman it is important that we become the best version of ourselves in all areas of our life. Often finances are neglected or sometimes on the backburner for men. So, in this episode I got one of the smartest and financial savvy men I know to help the l…

Ruston Webb is the founder of The Muscular Gentleman online men’s coaching program and the host of The Muscular Gentleman Podcast. He holds a master’s degree in Human Movement (Kinesiology) and over 16 different certifications in fitness, nutrition, and post-rehab. He is the creator of The Mobility Recipe an online course for fitness professionals,…

Brian Devlin is a serial entrepreneur and author of the book Fitness Launch Formula. Founder and owner of OnboardMe (soon to be ThriveCoachÔ) software. He currently helps coaches, experts, and influencers accelerate their customer acquisition, sales, and onboarding processes by leveraging marketing automation technology through is OnboardMe. Brian …

Irslan Ali – Founder of The FHIT Body Transformation Program for men. Here is his story: “So, hey, this is Irslan. I’m a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist…It didn’t start that way, however…I actually have a Finance and Accounting background. Straight out of school, I began working as a Financial Advisor. During that time, I was not very h…

A native of Miami, Florida, Danny received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbia University in 2004, where he played football and was a three-time Dean’s List recipient. Danny earned his Master’s of Science in Human Performance from the University of Florida, where he worked with the national championship men’s basketball team al…

Chris Wilson is a lifelong fitness and health advocate. He is a strength coach and VP of Content at Critical Bench Publishing. With nearly 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, Chris has worked alongside and learned from leaders in the industry such as Charles Poliquin, mentor and friend Ben Prentiss, 3-time World Champion Powerlifter Llo…

“No man succeeds without a good woman behind him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed indeed.” – Harold MacMillan This is a particularly special episode for me! My incredible and gorgeous wife Bonnie Webb joins me as we talk about: - How to be a Power Couple - Have an Amazing Sex Life Even with Kids - Raising The Next Generation - Be…

“Controlled strength, a Muscular Gentleman is someone who has all the strength and power to defend himself, defend his community, and to build a world. He uses his energy toward a positive constructive end.” – Nathanial Bork (definition of The Muscular Gentleman) Nathanial Bork has a PhD in Political Science, master’s degree in Philosophy and was a…

Jared Ragsdale is the owner of Nutrithority, a supplement company that is truly transparent and holds the highest level of integrity for their ingredients, service, and products. Nutrithority offers a money-back guarantee on all their supplements and holds the strictest of standards. Nutrithority supplements are what I endorse for the men in my eli…

What an amazing episode with author and Muscular Gentleman, Bruce Peppin! Bruce has a business degree in management and a Master's degree in theology. He served in executive leadership for over 30 years at the non-profit organization, Focus on the Family. He now assists Uncharted Ministries which does faith-based work in the Middle East bringing hu…

SUCH AN AMAZING EPISODE! Funk Roberts is a former Professional Beach Volleyball player and Professional Muay Thai Fighter turned Certified Personal and Metabolic Trainer. He is a MMA Conditioning Coach (MMACA), Online Fat Loss Expert and Amazon #1 Best Selling Author for 'Rapid Body Makeover.” He’s created several certification courses in the fitne…

Andrew Perkett grew up in Colorado Springs, CO and loves the state of Colorado deeply! From fishing, to camping, to hiking, anything that can be done in the mountains, he’s there. Whenever he isn’t adventuring in the mountains with his wife and pup, Andrew is always finding ways to be entrepreneurial and creative. About a year and a half ago, Andre…

Joy Somers is an online holistic health and fitness coach. She coaches busy men & women to shed stubborn body fat without restricting them of their favorite foods. She is a gut health expert, lovely soul and super knowledgeable. Her motto: “You can feel sore tomorrow, or you can feel sorry tomorrow. YOU CHOOSE.” This episode with Joy Somers is PACK…

Nate started his healing career in 2000. His private sessions have evolved over the years from general injury massage to being able to aid in healing and awakening in all areas of life. Several conscious openings and transformations on his healing journey led him to strengthen his intuition and internal guidance. Having studied with traditional sha…

Former bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and expert body rebuilding coach, Frank Rich is one of the world's TOP coaches helping men quit porn and getting their life on track! He has dedicated himself to helping men get the life they deserve and break free from the shackles of porn and limiting beliefs. He is also the host of The Super Human Life podcast. …

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Jan Huff is a mother and wife and independent entrepreneur and spirit who came upon an impending health crisis a few years ago. She challenged herself to turn things around -and did so, The result of her self-discovery became her 24 hour dietary challenge that is one of the core elements of her creation- SYOLife, which means Save Your Own Life. Jan…

The Houston Women’s March will bring together women and allies for a peaceful protest on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Participants will gather at Discovery Green and then march to Houston City Hall beginning at 9 a.m. The event will also include voter registration stations, speakers, and musical performances. The march will serve as a peaceful protes…

This month marks one year since the horrific police murder of Houston’s George Floyd in Minneapolis, a galvanizing moment for the Black Lives Matter movement and the cause of racial justice in the United States and across the world. Open Journal has presented a series of discussions on race and racism over the course of time, especially this past y…

The Texas Tribune is the only member-supported, digital-first, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Erin Douglas is the environment reporter for the Texas Tribune. She was previously a business and economy reporter at the Houston Chronicle where …

Tierney Malone is a visual artist and storyteller who uses African-American history and pop culture to create mixed media works that challenge contemporary culture and politics. Additionally, Malone is the creator of the Jazz Church of Houston and is host of the Houston Jazz Spotlight on 90.1 KPFT every Wednesday afternoon from 4-6pm. Tierney has e…

A conversation about the legendary Montrose restaurant store: AL Quick Stop

A conversation with Tracie Jae: The Quiet Rebel

Soccer, or futbol for most of the world, has a history that goes back 150 years to England. Soccer has long struggled to gain the mainstream American status of Baseball, Football and Basketball, even Hockey. Still, Houston as the fourth largest city now has 2 professional soccer teams, Houston Dynamo(M) & Houston Dash(F), several collegiate teams a…

Julia Lewis has been organizing within the climate movement for 2 years. She is a junior at St. Catherine's Montessori High School, and also works on the Actions Team at Sunrise Houston. Vidya Muthupillai(moo-two-pee-lie) has been involved in the climate movement for the past 4 years. She is currently a senior at Glenda Dawson High School and a you…

Located on the western edge of Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and the opportunity to experience the natural world. This 155-acre urban nature sanctuary plays a vital role in protecting native plants and animals in the heart of the city where development threatens their…

The COVID-19 Wall of Memories is the brainchild of Mohammed Nasrullah. Observing the steady rise in the numbers of sick and dead from the disease, he began thinking of a way to memorialize them, to keep them from being merely statistics. When the United States reached 100,000 deaths, he felt called to action, to create something to remember and hon…

Based in Galveston, Artist Boat was founded in 2003 as a nonprofit to promote awareness and preservation of the coastal margins and the marine environment through land conservation and fun, educational, inspiring adventures. Founder and Executive Director, Karla Klay has over 25 years experience in arts and environmental education.…

We’ve long heard the nursery rhyme: March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers. April is a good time to start harvesting water so plants can drink during dry days. Nell Wheeler & Dean Cook design systems that can collect and store as much as 3,000 gallons of rainwater in metal tanks. Veterans of the KPFT’s former beloved program, Eco-olo…

Houston Media Source provides education, equipment, and a content-neutral platform for people who want to produce their own television or radio programs. By giving Houstonians access to the mass media, HMS empowers them to address issues and tell stories that are not covered by traditional media outlets, highlighting the rich cultural tapestry of o…

For nearly a week in mid-February, most of the state suffered through subfreezing temperatures. Millions lost power and heat. When pipes burst and water systems shut down. Just this week, the New York Times reported that 111 people had died in the freeze, almost doubling the number of deaths officials had reported earlier. A month and a half since …

Kim Perry is the Food Access Director with Urban Harvest. Prior to that she was County Extension Agent for Prairie View University within Texas A&M’s AgriLife Extension system. Kim hails from Denver, Colorado, where she studied Social Work with an emphasis on Child Welfare and the Law. She received her Master's degree in Agriculture Science from Te…

Stephen L. Williams joined the City of Houston as the director of the Houston Health Department in June of 2004. He serves on several boards of community, professional and civil rights organizations and is a past president of the Texas Association of Local Health Officials. Under his leadership, the HHD launched community outreach programs such as …

-As many of us are trying to understand the difference between allergies and flu symptoms or determine if we are an asymptomatic superspreader for COVID-19, it seemed now would be a good opportunity to get some facts. So, we on OJ thought it might be timely to have a little sit-down with subject matter experts that have a background in public healt…

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Lelia Rodgers, owner of Rudyards joins KPFTOJ

Rich Levy and Krupa Parikh from Inprint Houston join OJ

Comedian and host of Whiskey Brothers joins us on Open Journal

David Leslie of the Rothko Chapel joins KPFTOJ

Listen in for a conversation with voting registration activist Tamara Sell

Cherry Steinwender, Founder/Co-director, Center for the Healing of Racism & Joel Goza, author/activist Can our current racial and ethnic divide be turned around? Recent events surrounding the police murder of George Floyd and others have brought tens of thousands into the streets. The BLM movement has galvanized the moment. Images of protestors con…

Loreta Kovacic is known for her virtuoso performances from Mucky Duck to Carnegie Hall. She calls herself a “three for one special”: pianist, singer-songwriter and a storyteller. She started out as a classical pianist in her native country of Croatia. After immigrating to Texas and graduating with a Doctorate in Music from Rice University, she work…

In a different time, Ginny Stogner McDavid would be jetting off to here and beyond as a crew member on a United Airlines flight. In addition to her duties as flight attendant whose career goes back to 1990 and Continental Airlines, Ginny is the first woman to serve as president of the Harris County Labor Assembly. She’s with us this evening to disc…

The United States Postal Service(USPS) has existed since 1775 and the first Postmaster General was Benjamin Franklin. The USPS aka the Post Office, delivers over 48% of all the mail in the world; it has a fleet of over 228,000 vehicles; processes and delivers 182 million pieces of first class mail daily (~20M/hour); for $.55 you can send a letter t…

Karen Warren has a job that many people envy. As the lead Houston Astros photographer for the Houston Chronicle, she spends countless summer nights near the dugout in Minute Maid Park photographing baseball games. Since landing at the Chronicle in 1997, she’s photographed more than 1,500 Astros games. She has also worked at 14 Super Bowls, and cove…

Among the methods used to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus (pandemic) - beyond hand-washing, social distancing, masking up and getting tested is the process known as contact tracing. If someone tests positive for COVID-19, a contact tracer from the Houston Health department will contact you by phone, email or text message. Making a choice…