Best Russ Rantz Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 49: The Anchor In The Athlete 1:07:45

1+ y ago1:07:45

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Truly I tell you, this is a marvelous treat to introduce this week's guest! We have the awesome, persevering, humble, and smart Atlee Simon hanging out with us on the Russ Rantz Podcast. Atlee has had a fun, tough, crazy, and storied journey through collegiate football (holds numerous touchdown and rushing records for the U of Regina Rams), a uniqu…

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Episode 48: I Forgot How To Draw (Guest: Raymond Bergin) 1:05:55

1+ y ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Have you ever forgotten about a hobby? No, seriously, have you ever forgotten about something that long ago, or even recently, you fell in love with that just gave you innocent, powerful, internal joy? I mean, just recently my 7-year-old son showed me this new yo-yo he got at school. He's in LOVE with it. It's all he does, and it puts a huge smile …

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Episode 47: Capacity 27:01

2+ y ago27:01

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It's ironic, but shortly after regarding this episode on watching your "fuel gauge" or "capacity," I actually left the stream early. That kills me, but it just comes to show that you can have the BEST of intentions, and still burn out in the end if you don't have balance in your life. In this episode you'll hear from a very weary and worn Russ as h…

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Episode 46: W Key 40:11

2+ y ago40:11

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Do you know what "W Key" means? Did you know that it's gamer lingo for "full speed ahead!"? It's a term used for hyper-aggressive players who only ever try to push forward, regardless of the risks and low chances of success. The funniest thing is, it's not typically a positive term of endearment, but rather a label for people who have no regard for…

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Episode 45: Beat The Mind Math 40:32

2+ y ago40:32

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Hey guess what? You, like me, may be accidentally forfeiting the notion of a great or fun hobby, challenge, or life choice because we do "Mind Math" in advance that dissuades us. Hey, guess what? That doesn't HAVE to be the case. Mind math is an innate human response. It's an instinct to mitigate failure, and prevent us from harm. What if that's ac…

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Episode 44: It Takes A Village... 37:04

2+ y ago37:04

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Do you remember the dark side of the pandemic days? You know, the extreme isolation? The lack of in-person connection and community? Well...in today's episode, Russ re-visits some of his own days during that season, and what that showed him about his "village," and how greatly that concept affects us. We need people, not always tons of people, but …

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Episode 43: Grateful But Not Content 42:34

2+ y ago42:34

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What does enrichment even mean? Is it valuable, powerful, relevant, worthwhile? On my end...I haven't hit it, and that concerns me. The other day someone asked me what I "enjoy" doing, and none of my answers could be produced without leading me to explain what those things achieved, rather than what they did for me while I was doing them. How can y…

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Episode 42: What Does Will Smith Want In The End? What Do I Want In The End? 35:26

2+ y ago35:26

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Ya ya, I'm sorry gang, but Will Smith JUST resigned from the academy, and we're all still processing his infamous slap of Chris Rock since last week's awards... It's tough because I think a lot of us have been in Will's shoes, and though his response is "understandable" I don't believe it is "commendable." But, that's not actually the main story we…

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Episode 41: Unique-Less Unique 40:27

2+ y ago40:27

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Holy mochachino WE ARE BACKKKK!! Hello hello it is so good to be back in front of your ear-holes with a brand new, BRAND NEWWWW release, re-launch, re-vamp version of the Russ Rantz Podcast (man does that feel weird to say!). We've had some time away, but now we're rip, roaring, and ready to go with some introspective, ridiculous, and marvelous ran…

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Episode 40: My Conondrum 27:12

3+ y ago27:12

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Hey Everyone! Yup it's been quite some time since we last touched base! I'm afraid this return episode is a bit anti-climactic, but I will say that it's an important one. The truth is, I need your help. I have a bit of an inner conflict going on right now, and I'm open to, and actively seeking, your advice. The dreams and desires haven't stopped, b…

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Episode 39: The Pilot Hustler (Guest: Ajit Oommen) 58:22

3+ y ago58:22

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You know how sometimes you meet someone who, after talking with them for a bit, you can't help but feel inspired, challenged, or like there was a fire lit under your hineY? Well, that's EXACTLY what this week's brings to the table! It is my absolute pleasure to present Ajit Oommen. This gem of a human being has been a longtime supporter of this pod…

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Episode 38: Permission For Compassion 34:52

3+ y ago34:52

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Hey all! Yup, it's been a while, but it's for good reasons, and yet I find myself wrestling with the inner conviction that I should be doing better for you. Well, you're in luck! Today I quickly address some stuff that I've been going through personally, WHAT I'm doing to ensure a successful and awesome 2021, and how I think we all struggle a bit w…

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Episode 37: Breathe To Believe (Guest: Sarah Novak) 46:12

3+ y ago46:12

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I consider myself to be a pretty open minded person; a person who's game to try out most methods and techniques to improve my life. No joke, a few years back I was introduced to a public speaker who taught on breathing...and I was BEYOND skeptical. He was a business coach, and he advised that he used breathing techniques to calm and balance his cli…

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Episode 36: Play The Table Game Right 45:54

3+ y ago45:54

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Well happy new year Russ Rantz fam! The strenuous times haven't stopped, but I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Years holiday celebration. That being said, I'm a bit "fed up" with some of the interactions I've observed on social media these days, and I've decided to respectfully take a swing at the whole concept of...conflict. Ya, ya, I k…

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Episode 35: No Mission Without Pain (Guest: Kim Ward) 56:00

3+ y ago56:00

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Merry Almost Christmas! Thank you for tuning in for this end of the year edition of the Russ Rantz podcast! WE DID NOT HOLD BACK FOR THIS FINALE! 2020 has been absolutely nutso, and you know that I've been on a tear lately on how we don't have to let this crazy time period define us. We can truly overcome adversity if we recondition our minds to se…

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Episode 34: Take It Back 41:01

3+ y ago41:01

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We just found at last week from the government that we wouldn't be able to celebrate Christmas with anyone else than our immediate household. That's right, no grandma or papa, no aunts or uncles, and especially no travelling amongst family homes during this special season. It's crushing, frustrating, and shocking. This got me thinking, I could eith…

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Episode 33: Much Ado About What We Like To Do (Guest: Liam Blanchard) 1:02:40

3+ y ago1:02:40

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After a few episodes in a row of more sobering and linear topics it's just nice to have a pleasant chat with a friend, and, trust me, I needed it. I'm pleased to bring to the floor Liam "Ordan" Blanchard. Liam is an 18 year old who's wise beyond his years, passionate about culinary (I'm not trying to track down passionate cooks, ok?!), freedom to c…

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Episode 32: Fat or Frail, For My Birthday (Hallmark Edition, JK) 42:07

4y ago42:07

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Well happy birthday to me! Not to toot my own horn....but I made it to 29; that's nice I guess. In all seriousness I had hesitations about recording this episode because of how uncomfortable I felt CALLING MYSELF OUT. No really, I decided that it'd be a good idea to lay bare one of my most glaring problems (taking care of myself emotionally) and ha…

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Episode 31: The Cost Of Putting A Dent In The Universe 51:12

4y ago51:12

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If I offered you a billion dollars to walk away from your family and friends, would you take it? What about unlimited power? No you say? Well, I'm not shocked. Phrased in that question it seems like a morally easy decision (to most; some of you wouldn't even hesitate to take the money and run lol). However, what if those things followed in the wake…

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Episode 30: The Music Of Memories 52:00

4y ago52:00

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Music, sometimes it's the faintest of notes that can trigger a whole swath of emotions, while other times we find a song that's our "anthem" we carry with us through high school and our angsty teen days. Whatever it may be, we can all have moments in time captured and easily remembered via music. If you actually took a purposeful look, you'd probab…

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Episode 29: What The Chef?! 42:44

4y ago42:44

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Kraft Dinner? You bet! PB & J? Yupppp. Chicken and Rice? Heck, that was my lifeblood meal growing up (thanks mom). Fine cuisine and excellent dining? NOT. A. CHANCE. The cooking world scares me. I don't know anything about the right ingredients, proper presentation, or what a "pinch" of anything is! Thankfully, this episode's guest (Ryan Dean Dexto…

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Episode 28: Making Sure You Have Your Hangups! 44:54

4y ago44:54

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Wow, what a journey to get to right where we are right now! It's been forever, but I'm pleased to announce that the Russ Rantz Podcast is not only BACK, but it's here to STAY! In today's episode we're going to explore the power of influential relationships in our lives! You think that sounds hokey? You're wrong! I'm going to talk today about the po…

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Episode 27: I'm Ok, Actually. 42:29

4+ y ago42:29

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Yup. Surprise. I felt it would be good to clear the air on how I'm actually doing so far in 2020. I've left some accidentally cryptic posts over the last few months and some of you lovely, wonderful people have reached out wondering if I'm truly alright. Well...the truth? I am. Doing alright doesn't mean I "feel" amazing, but it does mean that I'm …

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Episode 26: Public Service Announcement Of Future Discomfort 27:38

5y ago27:38

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Life is all about self-discovery. It's also about failing forward, and failing fast (my good friend's saying). I've been on a wild ride since late last year when I endeavored to pursue my own podcast platform. It's been an incredible experience, and it's far from over...but it is going to look different from here onward. Please take a moment to lis…

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Episode 25: Dream Jobs and Baby Octopuses 40:46

5y ago40:46

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I don't know about you...but I hated the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" It wasn't because it was offensive, or because I thought, "DUDE GET OFF MY BACK; LEMME LIVE MY LIFE AND FIGURE IT OUT!" No...I just honestly had no idea, and it freaked me out. As you'll hear in this episode, I changed my mind a few times...and that's ok. …

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Episode 24: Get Out Of That Bunker! 41:21

5y ago41:21

41:21

Oh man! Not only did my beloved computer die on me moments BEFORE my last episode, but I also got deathly sick LAST week and missed you all. It's crazy, but these last 2 weeks have made me realize how comfortable I've tried to make myself while producing this podcast. Comfort isn't a bad thing if you use it to rest and experiment, but when it becom…

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Episode 23: He's From Georgia...But "Konichiwa!" (Guest: John Overstreet of Assortment Gallery) 56:24

5y ago56:24

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You know what I think would be tough? Starting a business. Do you know what I think would be tougher? Starting a business while living in a foreign country? Do you know what would be EVEN TOUGHER?! Starting said business, in said foreign country, and have that business be in an industry where you don't have a lot of experience. Try that challenge! …

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Episode 22: Look In The Mirror 41:52

5y ago41:52

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For me, nothing is worse then the end of a vacation. Nothing is more exciting then an opportunity to escape reality for a bit; that's what makes getaways so amazing. But what happens if we never stop chasing the get away? So for this episode I decided to touch on the "vacation hangover" syndrome I was feeling. Seriously, this is just a straight up …

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Episode 21: Overcoming Addictions With a Courageous Relationship (Guest: Patrick Thomson - Courageous Relationships) 54:52

5y ago54:52

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Becoming a father changed my life. From the moment I held my eldest son, to the most recent memory of announcing that my wife and I had a daughter, becoming a parent has been one of the most rewarding, and punishing things of my existence (I say that lovingly of course). I can't imagine what I'd do, or how I felt if I lost one of my kids. It'd brea…

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Episode 20: Fostering The Complexities Of The Heart (Guest: Carmen Ross) 1:07:18

5y ago1:07:18

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We throw around the word "bravery" a lot sometimes. We throw the phrase, "Diving in head first," a lot sometimes... What do these two things have in common? Becoming an insta-parent. I'm talking about the incredible, crazy, and amazingly beautiful journey of becoming a foster parent. My guest this week is the wonderful and lovely Carmen Ross, and I…

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Episode 19: I Suck At Pickup Lines 48:53

5y ago48:53

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I hate uncertainty...and I equally hate rejection. Isn't that great? The biggest thing I find frustrating in life is that there are no guarantees. There are no assurances that you're "nailing" the right objectives in life. I wish that life had a report card that told you EXACTLY where you were at. That way, if you were failing, wasting your time, o…

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Episode 18: That Time I Became A Hobbit...In The Tropics... 40:52

5y ago40:52

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Things I like: 1. Tropical Getaways 2. Leisure Time 3. Said Leisure Time At A Beach Things I Don't LIke: 1. All of that being ruined by one stupid mistake that would teach me a very important lesson. Why the Hobbit reference? Is this a Lord Of The Rings Episode (no.), is it a reference to a costume party (no.), or is it related to something terribl…

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Episode 17: Does It Take A Nurse To Help You Break The Crazy Cycle? (Guest: Addison Byrd) 49:25

5y ago49:25

49:25

Awkward customer service altercations always bug me...I don't know why, but seeing staff provide terrible customer service, and furthermore seeing the staff then pat themselves on the back after the customer leaves because they think they handled that situation PROPERLY, just makes me crazy! An incident such as this recently happened to me, and it …

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Episode 16: A Business of Making Things Personal 53:30

5y ago53:30

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In my life, with my personality, the two scariest things are...: 1. Having to fold jeans professionally 2. Confronting breathing human beings and calling them out on not being up to the understood standard. GOOD THING I HAD TO DO BOTH OF THOSE THINGS AT ONCE AT ONE POINT IN MY LIFE. If you know me at all, you know that I'm an emotional guy. I wear …

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Episode 15: Maybe It's Not "Have Your Cake And Eat It Too;" Maybe It's, "You Need More Cakes!" (Guest: Lyndon Byrd) 49:56

5y ago49:56

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If you had told me that I'd have 23,000+ subscribers on Youtube by the time I was 15 years old I wouldn't have believed you. If you also told me that I'd walk away from those 23,000+ subscribers without much warning (again, at 15) I would've told you that you're crazy. If you also told me that through experimenting through multiple jobs and opportu…

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Episode 14: Ukuleles and Game Development (Guest: Dustin Williamson) 1:13:39

5+ y ago1:13:39

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Do you enjoy board games? Yes? No? Well regardless, if I came up to you and said, "Hey you, make me a board game right now!" How would you go about it? Would you know where to start, would you know what would work? Would you have a lot of cool ideas and concepts? How on earth would you implement them so that people enjoy it? Why do I ask this? Well…

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Episode 13: I'm Not Game For Going At Your Thrones 44:58

5+ y ago44:58

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I'm not a big GOT fan, but its' not for the reason you may think! I don't live under a rock, I don't hate amazing storytelling, and contrary to popular belief I am not squeamish at the sight of blood. Instead, I just am not a TV watcher overall (other than sports of course). BUT, I will come to this TV show's allegedly subpar season for a reason! W…

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Episode 12: We're PAST The Endgame Now SPOILER WARNING (Guest: Super-Dave Thomason) 1:03:55

5+ y ago1:03:55

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I know, I know. The Russ Rantz podcast isn't a movie review podcast...and I'm proud of that. BUT, we are in the midst of cinematic history with the current Marvel's Avengers movie being the biggest and most anticipated in years! My good friend, Super Dave (from my previous podcast, Wondertilt), joins me allll the way from Regina, SK to discuss this…

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Episode 11: Vegas Baby! 34:49

5+ y ago34:49

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I am NOT a seasoned world traveler....heck, up until my 18th birthday the only area in the United States I had been to was Montana! Yet, a little while ago I got to jump on a plane and hit up the jewel of Nevada: Viva Las Vegas. I didn't know what to expect, and I didn't know how to prepare. Only after we landed did I realize... You can't prepare f…

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Episode 10: Quiet, I'm Trying To Stay Sane! 39:09

5+ y ago39:09

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So...I'm going to Vegas! But! That's not what I want to talk about today. I actually would prefer it if I didn't talk, but that's not an option in this podcast. My mind is running like crazy, and I hit a point where I wasn't happy with the person I was becoming... As a result of this my mind gave me a mini flashback to a trip to Central America I t…

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Episode 9: My Kid's Entering School Soon...And I Was Homeschooled... 43:30

5+ y ago43:30

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Yes, I've hit that milestone every young parent must face: Where will your kid go to school, and how are you going to approach that process?... Well, I was homeschooled so it's not as clear-cut as I thought it'd be, but thankfully my wife has a game-plan. ALSO! I'll even debunk a few homeschool myths for free for you! There's a reason I'm this awkw…

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Episode 8: Who's Your Robert De Niro? 36:24

5+ y ago36:24

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I'm not the largest movie buff, but with the Oscars come and gone I can appreciate a good film when I see one. My wife made me watch this feel-good movie a few years back, and the concept of it struck me the other day. Don't take for granted the relationships and interactions you have around you. Try to maximize them...or at least figure out if the…

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Episode 7: Does My Wife Even Know When We Got Married?! (Guest: Paola Byrd) 32:25

5+ y ago32:25

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I got married quite young (20) and some people find that strange. I didn't really have my life "put together" and yet I, and my beautiful wife Paola, decided to take the plunge and embark on forming our lives as one. I'm forever grateful that she's mine, and I'm also glad she's as silly as I am. That's why she's our FIRST TIME EVER guest in-studio.…

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Episode 6: Getting Punched At A Group Home... 46:04

5+ y ago46:04

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Obviously life isn't perfect; neither are some of our decisions on what we want to pursue career-wise for the rest of our lives. I'm no exception. Early on in my life I decided I was going to give social work a shot...And the results were a bit...violent?

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Episode 5: Over Correction and LIfe and Death Experiences 33:14

5+ y ago33:14

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I almost died once...well, actually many times, BUT THIS ONE PARTICULAR TIME IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE. Let's start 2019 off strong and NOT do what I did in my beautiful first car. You've been warned. Twitter: RussRantz Instagram: RussRantz1

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Episode 4: Merry Christmas Gong Show! 32:36

5+ y ago32:36

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What do Post Malone, de-humidifiers, and my new mini-studio have in common? Why, this latest episode of the Russ Rantz Podcast of course! Here's a totally random bit of thought-processing I've been doing as we ramp up for the holidays. Thanks for sticking around, and I swear you're going to start hearing from me more consistently. RANT ON!* *Lame c…

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Episode 3: Times A Wastin’ 38:04

5+ y ago38:04

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Goodness do I hate time! No, like I don't hate having it, but thinking about it always ticking away drives me nuts sometimes... What about you? Do you care about how much time you have, or what you're spending it on? Do you prefer to party hardy, or try to cram as much stuff into your life as possible? Either way I'd love to hear your thoughts on t…

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Episode 2: Why on earth am I talking about hockey? (NOT A SPORTS EPISODE) 36:10

5+ y ago36:10

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Do you think life is about getting what you give, or am I off my rocker? Trust me. This IS NOT a podcast episode about hockey...but it does include an observation I've made about the sport and how it applies to life. What do YOU think?

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How Tap Dancing...Led To Podcasting?! 28:51

5+ y ago28:51

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Thanks for tuning in to my first episode! It's just a quick episode where I briefly give a history lesson on the oh-so promising dancing career of the amazing Russell...and how it instead led me to really disliking my parents, but causing me to fall in love with Radio... Weird right? Ya...you'll get that in Russ Rantz.…

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