Life Off The Range

Creighton, joins the LOTR crew to discuss his jouney from United States Marine, to finding himself and his calling building rifles with TYR. Creighton, takes us through his time in the Marine Corps and talkes about being deplyed to Rhmadi Iraq and transitioning back stateside.  He shares with us what lead to him after his second deployment to leave the Marines to purse other dreams. Sit back turn it on and turn it up to listen to an amazing journey of suscess and drive. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Ben Pausch joins us in strudio to discuss his path to starting Lucky Goat Coffee Company. Ben shares with us some of expereices that shaped him as a father, businessman, and entrepreneur. Ben shares the storeis of faliure that shaped his sucess. We also talk about retaining employess and developing good employees that represent the brand and values of the company,The story then turns into the story of coffee and Ben's passion for sharing coffee with the massess. I think all of us in studio will agree with the statment we all were educated on the process of coffee. Turn It On! Turn It Up! and enjoy the show.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Dave, Mike, and Jason are in studio discussing current events,  and to try and answer the question "Why Are You Here"! Have we lost the drive to suceed and compete, and are we comfortable with complacency? As well hae we stopped pushing our children to excel? Dave, Mike, and jason also discuss the inablity for people to follow up thier words with effort. Why is it so easy for some to talk about it but not be about it?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Kurtis Greene joins the LOTR crew in studio to discuss Purpose Driven Apparel, 1st Phorm and the lifestyle, along with his path through life and how his journey has positioned him to promote being better. Kurtis talks about making people better through working out, the lifestyle he promotes in his clothing brand, and through his actions as a human. Kurtis is an amazing individual that did not allow his past to shape his future. Make sure to tune in and check out the show.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Doctor Duncan joins us in studio to discuss the importance of sleep and practicing good sleep hygiene. Doctor Duncan gives us some insight into the idea that the bedroom should be a place to sleep not read a book, watch tv, or to browse social media sites. Doctor Duncan explains the importance of developing good sleep habits, maing sure to give yourself time to sleep, making sure not eat three hours prior to sleeping and limit liquid intake to two hours prior to sleeping. We also talk about the importance of sleep and the body's overall performance, and how the body and mind grow and reset during sleep. Join us as we discuss something simple but is far overlooked in medicine and by us as  individuals. Know the importance of sleep and develop good sleep habits. Doctor Steven DuncanMen"s Center Tallhassee Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)Rowland Law Firm LLC Our mission is to take complex cases and present them precisely the way juries can understand.

Doctor Mark Moore joins us in studio to discuss the medical marijuana  industry from his point of view as a physician.  Doctor Mark Moore first is a family man, physicain, inventor, author, Carnegie Hero, and founder of MEDCAN, the first medicial marijuana doctor's office in the state of Florida. Doctor Moore is also an active consultant to the industry, and is considered on of Florida's most experienced and knowledgeable marijuana experts,. Sit back tune and and turn it up as Doctor Moore discusses the opioid crisis and how the pain management industry has changed over the last twenbty years. As well with many states moving toward the legalization of  medical marijuana has changed over the last five years. It was a pleasure having Doctor Moore in studio to drop some knowledge and educate our listeners on the industry. Doctor Mark MooreMEDCANwww.Med-Can.comdoctor@Med-Can.com850-222-2222Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Matt from Eagle Tacics joins us in studio to discuss his jounery and sixteen years in law enforcement,  and from making holsters to running a training company. Matt talks about his path his love of Auburn football and joining the ranks in law enforcement after being raised in public service. Matt and I talk firearms and firearms training and the current state of law enforcement in 2021, and what the potentail outlook is for law enforcement for years to come. Take a moment Tune In! And Turn It Up!Eagle Tactics Facebook Eagle-TacticsInstagram eagle_tacticsWebsite eagle-tactics.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Kris and guest disscuss how tody's society seems to be ok with just being ok. Have we become a society of under achievers. why does it seem that many are afriad or unwilling to try? Is this because we have never been allowed ro fail and learn from those faliues?The show then turns to one of the latest trends in society, defund the police.  It seems any law enforcement incident that leaves questions brings out those that want to defunbd the police and leave the country lawless. Wouldn't this leave us worse? How about taking monwy to set up more community involved programs to educated both the community and local law enforcement. Defunding the police only hurts the community. When the community looses quaillified canidates and has to result in hgiring processes that are less than stellar the problems will defienlty only become worse. Last we discuss what seems to be the latest trend and that is one of media censorship. Thank you for listening to the show and we apprecaite the support. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Episode 21 Kris and Mike discuss the "Woke Culture" , Leadership, and talk a little  golf.  What's up with the "Woke Culture" and what's it all about? Where has leadership gone in America? We're looking at what defines a leader and why we have chosen to follow those based on social media status, money, or position instead of character,  morals, and intestinal fortitude. Kris and Mike discuss what the true meaning of leaders are and should be. Take a few moments to check out the show and ask yourself are you a leader or are you being lead.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Allison  joins us in studio to talk about her life as a ICU nurse and the last year traveling across the country working in the pandemic hot spots. Allison has a pretty cool story. Tune In!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Episode twenty sheds some light  on the "why" behind Life Off The Range Podcast. We bring in Andrew a past guest to ask me questions on how the podcast got started and how it all begain. Join Andrew and myself to listen to the dumpster fire that is described as my life.  From growing up in metro Atlanta to enlisting in the Army and joining the ranks of the 75th Ranger Regt and how that would shape me for years to come.  From failed relationships, drinking too much, working in law enforcment, starting a firearms training company to know the greatest challenge in my life fatherhood.  I am truly blessed to have the oppurtunity and outlet to share a little about my falures in hopes that if I reach just one listerner to help them better themselves. Thank you to all of you agaiun for supporting the show and the movement to "Be Better".Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

In studio Doctor Alan Chen shares his life experience growing up in New Jersey to parents attending college from Taiwan. Doctor Chen explains his fathers knowledge of the medical profession guided his siblings and himself to purse a careers in medicine that lead him to attend medical school in New York then  moving to Flordia for residency and fellowship.Doctor Chen tells us how he got into road marching and obsacle course races and how this in a way would go on to shape his future. Make sure you tune in and check out the episode! As always thank you for supporting the podcast.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Bob Bell joins us in studio and discusses starting and growing his IT business to becoming a major player in the cyber space industry. Bob shares some of his thoughts on training and being prepared and what he has shared with his family in these uncertain times. Finally we get into Bob's passion and the love and respect he shows for his South Georgia roots with the creation of Red Dirt Rich BBQ. Bob is an amazing person and has been a mentor of mine. It was a pleasure having him in studio and sharing this new venture with him. Make sure to check out Red Dirt Rich BBQ. www.reddirtrichbbq.comInstagram @reddirtrichbbqPromo Code LOTR Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

In studio with Blaire Morgan. Blaire discusses going into the fire service, and what it's like being a female firefighter. Blaire gives our listeners some insight on the fire academy and the path to becoming an EMT/Paramedic. Blaire also shares with our listeners her advice on entering the fire service and her goals as she progresses in her career.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

We change things up a bit in episode 15 and discuss fatherhood and the challenges with raising girls, specifically. In studio we have Dave, a local businessman, and Mac, a law enforcement officer, both fathers to girls. This episode was really cool for me to do since I myse;f am a father of two little girls. Again, a little different from our normal episode flow but an awesome show with two awesome dads. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Episode 14 features Ryan Ellis. While in studio, Ryan shares with us his  interesting story and journey. From dropping out of high school to enlisting  in the military, then being accepted and  attending one of the most respected  military collegiate institutions in the country, to finally finding balance at Florida State University. During the episode Ryan  talks about growing up in a military family  and how he reached a crossroads while talking with his father, a veteran as well, that led to Ryan's decision to enlist in 2012.  He shares with our listeners his experience meeting the Army recruiter and the importance of getting a good Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score.  He goes into further detail about getting the Military Occupational Speciality (MOS)   he wanted in the military  and the process at  the Military Entrance Processing Station( MEPs )  The episode  then follows his journey through Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training  (AIT).  Ryan then describes his experience with his Drill Instructors and how he stayed motivated throughout the process. Upon graduation from Basic Training and AIT, now a US Army Infantry Soldier, he  then heads off to the US Army Airborne School to earn  his  jump wings.  Prior to enlisting Ryan selected an Option 40 contract that, upon completion and successful graduation of Airborne School, provided the opportunity to attend the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP), formerly known as the Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP) and be assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment. Ryan talks about being dropped from the selection process and entering into the Army Worldwide data base for assignment. While hoping to get assigneed to the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vicenza Italy , Ryan was sent orders to the 82nd Airborne Division located at Ft. Bragg North Carolina.  Ryan discusses settling in to his unit and preparing for his first deployment to Afghanistan.Prior to his deployment Ryan had been approached about attending the preparatory school and the possiblity of  attending West Point upon completion.  Ryan talks about, after returning stateside, being  selected and attending  the prep course and  his selection to West Point.  During this point in the episode Ryan  talks about his four years at West Point and the decisions that lead to joining the West Point Shooting Team, and how that ultimately lead to him not prioritizing his studies and not graduating.  Ryan tells the listeners  about how this was a low point in his life , and how he tried to appeal the process.  With no such  luck he redirects  his focus not on returning to the Army and serving his time as enlisted soldier,  but achieving his goal as a commissioned  officer.He then contacted the Secretary of the Army, was accepted to Florida State University and joined  the ROTC Corps of Cadets. Ryan is about to accept his commission and, although as he states being a little behind his West Point classmates, he would not change his path. Ryan talks about meeting his girlfriend at FSU and getting the chance to experience college life,  all of which he believes have better shaped him for his next chapter. Ryan's story is a true example of getting off the X in life and Improving Your Position- Never accepting to be just ok and keeping your goals in the front sight. It truly shows the path to success is not always an easy straight paved road, and that traveling the long windy gravel road with the occasional detours can also lead to your destination if you just keep persevering.   On a personal note I hope to be there when Ryan pins on his gold bar and will be glad to shake his hand as he again starts his journey in service withSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Jason joins me in studio to talk about his time in the Marine Corp, and serving in local and state level law enforcement. Jason also tells our listeners about his time training law enforcement and how he applies that knowledge to those he instructs. As he focuses on retirement after 18 years in law enforcement, Jason discusses the creation of Hard Target Trining Group. During the show he talks about building his training company and how he applies his knowledge and experience to those he instructs.  Jason has a vast knowledge on training and this episode is a good listen for those that are carrying everyday, and are looking to define their why. Jason promotes "If Not Me Than Who" understanding that people don't know what they don't know. Understanding the gaps in their training and training the right way, getting passed the surface level knowledge and training under a performance level of stress. If you would like some more information on Hard Target Training Group or want to ask Jason a question you can email him at www.hardtargettraininggroup.com or by phone at 850-559-6452Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Kris and guest discuss questions sent in from the listeners. Guest in studio include Mike "The Vet", Doc Chen, Andrew, and Ryan. Questions range from what our favorite beer and bourbon choices are, to the COVID vaccination, Gamestop, and of course the Super Bowl. Thank you to all of our sponsors and those that continued to support the podcast.Send us your Super Bowl picks and we will throw out some swag to a few of you that we randomly select.  Also, if you have a question for the podcast shoot us your questions or comments to our email info@lifeofftherange.comInstagram @Life_Off_The_RangeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Andrew talks about his journey joining the Army completing Basic Training in the middle of the War on Terror. Andrew then takes us through his wild ride after AIT and the long windy road that lead to him joining the EOD ranks and earning his CRAB. Sit back and listen to this awesome story of perseverance and  a never quit attitude after being dropped from schools and at one point almost homeless to achieve his goal. Talking with Andrew in studio it is amazing this guy just did not pack it in and quit. Awesome show! Turn It Up and Turn It On!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)

Kris is in studio with Cameron discussing physical fitness, eating clean, and how to simplify your diet. Cameron also discusses  supplements: the good, the bad, and do they really work. He offers advice to those looking to stay fit and workout during the pandemic.  Cameron also gives the viewers insight on what to look for in a personal trainer and selecting a gym to purse their physical fitness goals. Cameron Covington 850-385-9712http://momentumfitnesstally.com/ElevateOnLine.liveSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeofftherange)