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What’s good family?! This week we’re sitting down with Zach King, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Residency, to talk about how he’s building a $100 million brand from scratch. No gimmicks or handouts; just vision, grit, and belief when no one else could see it.Zach takes us back to his roots in Tampa, his boarding school days, and the college hustle that helped him build a network before he even had a business. He breaks down how he scaled 30 restaurants in two years and what that grind taught him about leverage, leadership, and long-term thinking.But this convo goes way deeper than just the story. This is a business podcast for real ones: founders, creatives, and builders who want the behind-the-scenes game. We talk about branding, scaling, team dynamics, and what it really takes to grow a business from nothing. Zach gets honest about leading while scared, setting vision when no one else sees it, and staying grounded under pressure.We also dive into culture, identity, and the personal stuff most people don’t talk about. What it means to lead as a Black man. What payday meant in his household. How masculinity shaped his business style, and how he’s redefining success on his own terms.Residency isn’t just fashion. It’s legacy. It’s community. It’s owning your narrative. If you’re building something from scratch and want the mindset, moves, and mistakes behind the mission, this episode is for you.Tap in. This one’s a blueprint!

What''s good family?!?! This week we’re diving deep into the world of nutrition, metabolism, and the real reasons why so many people struggle to lose weight, no matter how hard they try. We sat down with Emma from Desert Dietitians, a registered dietitian who keeps it all the way real about what’s holding folks back. Spoiler: it’s not just about willpower or calories. From food culture in America to ancient biology, this episode pulls back the curtain on how the modern food system and our own brains are working against us.The heart of this convo? Emma breaks down the 5 Pillars of Metabolic Health: a framework that can literally change the way you think about weight loss. We’re talking hormones, gut health, calories, metabolism, and mindful eating. This isn’t your typical “eat less, move more” advice. Emma drops knowledge on how to work with your body instead of fighting it, how to improve your hormone balance naturally, and why NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) might be the secret weapon. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of dieting and frustration, this is your wake-up call.We also get into the mental and emotional side of eating. We talk about how stress, emotions, and even your childhood can shape your relationship with food. Emma shares real stories, real strategies, and keeps the science digestible. Whether you’re on a weight loss journey, just trying to feel better in your body, or looking to finally make sense of all the conflicting health advice out there, this episode is for you. Hit play for an honest, eye-opening, and empowering conversation that might just shift your whole mindset!

What''s good family?!?! This week, we stepped out of our usual studio to record at one of Las Vegas's most stunning fitness destinations: SVG3 Fitness. Owner Chris Merafuentes graciously opened his doors to us, sharing both his incredible space and his inspiring story.Chris walked us through his unconventional path to gym ownership. He tells us about a journey that began with him scraping together money he didn't have just to access the conversations at an upscale gym. He'd sit in the sauna, absorbing the positive energy and inspiration from other members, knowing those moments were shaping his future.From there, we dive into Chris's winding career path: Navy service, electrician training, surgical tech school, and bartending. Despite earning good money behind the bar, something was missing. The day he walked away from financial security to pursue personal training changed everything. Nearly a decade of grinding through the fitness industry ranks led him to where he is today, running his own thriving gym.This conversation goes deep. Chris opens up about his darkest moment when he nearly gave up on life entirely, and how he transformed that pain into purpose. We explore what it means to truly own not just a business, but own your life. This being achieved by knowing how to build something meaningful alongside the people you love.Hit play for an honest, inspiring conversation about resilience, following your gut, and creating the life you actually want to live.

What's hannin' family!?!? On this June internal episode we're down a few soldiers (Benji and Alfredo) but Noah and Brandon hold it down for the OTR family and discuss a variety of notable topics. The boys start with giving their expert opinions on the viral Sean "Diddy" Combs case and trial. Will he be found guilty? How many years will he be sentenced to? Is Kid Cudi a snitch? Come find out!We then discuss some sports! The boys start off with discussing the viral controversial video which shows Stefon Diggs on a boat with a bunch of racially ambiguous women and a baggy of a mysterious pink powder. We also talked about the Caleb Plant fight and loss which went down over the weekend here in Las Vegas. Is Caleb Plant over the hill? Can Caleb Plant make another title run? Should Caleb Plant think about retirement? Let us know in the comments below.We close out the episodes with some deep talks and stories. Both of us tell stories of growing up and going to school with people who went on to become felons. This includes classmates who went on commit crimes such as grand theft auto and murder in the first degree.

What's GOOD family!?!? On this episode we are joined by former UFC fighter (featherweight and batamweight) Cody Stamann. Cody tells us about his upbringing in a blue collar family in Western Michigan including his first fight as a kid after his bike was stolen and his first MMA fight which actually happened in a strip club.Cody went on to wrestle at the collegiate level and after falling in love with MMA he decided to forego a future working in his family business to pursue a living being a professional MMA fighter. Cody eventually made it to the biggest MMA promotion in the world, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and went against top talent such as Aljamain Sterling, Song Yadong, and Merab Dvalishvili. Cody described everything he went through while competing, including going through brutal weight cuts and shredding every ligament in his knees among other injuries.Whether you're a supporter of Cody, a fan of MMA and the UFC, or an aspiring competitor in MMA, this episode is full of incredible insights from a true tried and tested MMA veteran. So hit play and ENJOY!!!!

Today's guest is a Lieutenant Colonel Joshua "Cabo" Gunderson with the Nevada Air National Guard and former combat pilot.Originally from Tampa Florida, after graduating high school he attended the United States Air Force Academy. After graduating with degrees in geospatial science and Spanish he went on to record well over 1500 hours as a combat proven fighter pilot with multiple deployments to the Middle East in both the F-15 and F-22. He finished his active duty career serving as the F-22 Demonstration Team Commander and Pilot and flew in multiple air shows both here in the US and abroad including a flyover at the 2022 Superbowl.We got to pick his brain about what made him want to join the Air Force, what pilot training was like, and whether or not you can listen to music in a fighter jet. We also discussed the importance of leadership, including what he's learned from his time in the military and how he's been able to apply it in civilian life. INDULGE!!!!

What's good family!?!? This week we have Las Vegas' very own celebrity barber Dame Kutz (Damien Rivera) on the pod. Dame broke down being born and growing up in Camden, New Jersey (right across the river from Philadelphia) and how he became a celebrity barber.We started off learning about his early mentors while working at a barber shop in high school, getting in trouble a lot, getting kicked out of the JROTC program at school, and how his mom got him his very first barber set up. After practicing and practicing Dame then went on to win various barber competitions and eventually ended up moving out west to Las Vegas.Once in Vegas, after debating whether or not to move back to New Jersey, Dame got a DM by one James Baker (better known as BlocBoy JB) as his first celebrity client. Dame then went on to cut or be associated with celebrities from rappers and NFL players to boxers and social media influencers.Whether you're an up and coming barber who dreams of breaking in to the celebrity world or you just want to hear a helluva story, this episode is a BANGER! Hit play!

What's good family welcome to the internal episode for the month of April. Thanks for rocking with us week in and week out and we apologize for not releasing an episode last week.We start off the episode by going over the recent allegations against Shannon Sharpe aka Uncle Shay Shay of the Club Shay Shay podcast and Night Cap show with fellow NFL hall of famer Chad Ochocinco. Shannon, 56, was accused of grape-ing 20 year old OF model Gabriella Zuniga and is being sued for 50 million dollars! The only catch is, the relationship appears to have started off (and remain) consensual and the attorney representing Gabby is none other than the infamous Tony Buzbee, the notorious attorney who has represented clients against Sean Diddy Combs, Jay Z, Deshaun Watson, Andrew Tate, and more. So the question remains; did Shannon Sharpe do it? and will this cost him his reportedly 100 million media deal?And next up in the news we have Shedeur Sanders plummeting in the 2025 NFL Draft. At one point touted as the next superstar with the last name Sanders to hit the league and a guaranteed first round pick (many mock drafts had him top 5 and some even as the first overall pick), he ended up falling all the way down to the 5th round in the NFL draft to be taken 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns. We'll see how his career goes but so far it hasn't gotten off to the greatest start.We closed off the episode with an assorted list of topics: we talked about the latest list of artists on the XXL magazine, we talked about our favorite white people sayings/phrases, and we covered the trending "who would win in a fight a gorilla or 100 humans?", INDULGE!!!

On this episode of On the Run we are joined by Brilan "Shamir" Kelly, entertainment manager for LIV nightclub and LIV beach club at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, founder of Simp City: the hottest R&B party worldwide, and rising DJ among a plethora of other endeavors.Brilan talks about how he got started in the nightlife industry in Las Vegas from the bottom up, going from being a busser at a hotel all the way to becoming entertainment manager at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, one of the biggest and newest property on the Las Vegas Strip. He also talks about life behind the scenes, specifically what he thinks is killing and has been killing the clubs and nightlife in Las Vegas and how it can be remedied.After founding Simp City: the hottest R&B party in the world via entertainment company Leverage, Brilan has gone on to be the leading mind behind bringing some of the biggest artists and DJ's to Las Vegas, and has gone on to start a DJ'ing career himself under the moniker Shamir Kelly.Whether you know Brilan and want to learn more about his rise in Las Vegas, are curious about the behind the scenes of the clubs in Las Vegas, or want to hear about the fall of the nightlife industry in Las Vegas, hit play NOW!!!

What's GOOD family?!?! On this episode we are joined by Dr. Dana Gionta, a clinical psychologist and women's coach with over 20 years of experience, who shares with us some of the biggest keys to happiness and success for women.Dr. Gionta talks to us about how she got her start in psychology after falling in love with helping people and attending therapy herself. We also talked about why mental health and seeking help for mental health is so stigmatized in the United States.On this episode Dr. Gionta explains the importance of women setting healthy boundaries for themselves and how to do so effectively both at home and in the workplace. She also explained the 3 styles of communication (passive, assertive, and aggressive) and how if not practiced correctly people tend to become passive-aggresive. We closed the episode dispelling the myth that self love and self care is selfish and in face it is imperative to practice these acts in order to be successful in other areas of your life.Whether you're a stay at home mom, a woman in the workforce, or both (or a man with women in your life) this episode is full of insights on how women can lead happier, healthier, and more successful lives. ENJOY!!!!

UNLV Outside Linebacker Chief Borders joins us to talk about ALL things college football. Chief talks about what it means to be once again reunited with the coach that recruited him out of high school, Dan Mullen, after stints at Florida, Nebraska, and Pitt. Chief informs us about the process of receiving offers to play NCAA Division 1 football and how after one comes in, the rest follow swiftly. We also discussed NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals and how it might contribute to college athletes transfer schools more than before. And together we answered the question, "What the HELL really is the transfer portal?" Throughout the episode Chief talks about being born and raised in Chicago and how at one point that influenced his music choices while getting ready for gameday. He also opens up about some heavy losses he dealt with throughout his football career and tells us about his reason for playing football. We also discussed the best college football rivalries and gameday experiences while on the field. Whether you're a fan of Chief's (or any of the teams he has been on), a fan of college football in general, or just want to know more about the secrets of the college football business--this episode is for you! ENJOY

What's good family!?!? Welcome to our internal episode for the month of MARCH. We kick off this episode by breaking down the shocking news of Jeffrey Goldberg of the Atlantic being copied into an official group chat which was supposed to be highly classified. This group chat was created on the messaging app Signal and included officials such as Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and National Security Advisor Michel Waltz. Included in the messages were plans for an operation against the Houthis in Yemen. We then pivot into talking combat sports! First we break down the sentencing of former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. Cain pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 5 years (with time served of ~1300 days) after firing into a moving vehicle in which a man who was alleged to have SA'd Cain's (then) 4 year old son at a daycare. We also talk about our recent road trip to San Bernardino to watch our good friend and former pod guest Jessie Magdaleno fight. Jessie ended up dominating and winning by TKO and it was amazing to see him back to his winning ways. We also talked about meeting his family and the hilarious conversations we had after they let us know that they watched the episode. We closed the episode talking about a controversial podcast clip that has been circulating in the Latino and especially Latino American community. Ybrazzy, a popular content creator, appeared on a glaringly staunch liberal podcast and has come under fire for not vehemently and completely declaring himself to be progressive. This leads us to pose the question: "In order to be a successful Latino content creator, do you have to be a liberal?" For all of our avid listeners, enjoy this banger of an internal pod and we're back with more guests starting next week. ENJOY!

What's good family!?!? On this episode of On the Run we welcome back our homie and local foodie and content creator Jose Buzani better known as Jose the Taco Guy! The goal of this episode was to break down what it was like across generations to grow up Latino (Mexican) with our own Noah chiming in on what it was like growing up African (Eritrean). We started the episode talking about commonalities between the cultures including things we are known for and things we got roasted for doing growing up. Jose also shared about recent updates with him and his content highlighting garnering close to 100 million views (across all platforms) with his viral Mexican potato video. We talked about the difference between that Mexican potato and the British Spud Bros jacket potato that Keith Lee was having in the London. We closed the episode talking about differences in commonalities at the societal level between Mexico and Eritrea. Noah talked to us about Eritrea being under dictator rule and his uncle being a judge on the Eritrean American Idol which airs on the only TV channel in the country. Lastly we talked about the viral Aaron the Plumber crash outs on Erica Mena's dating reality show Two Ways with Erica Mena. Whether you're here for the food or you're here for the culture. This episode will have you dying of laughter and you might even learn a few things along the way. ENJOY!!

What's good family!?!? On this episode of On the Run we welcome local Vegas based immigration attorney Africa Sanchez to help us dispel some of the misinformation surrounding immigration in the U.S. currently.We started the episode talking about the recent attempt by current president Donald Trump to stop birthright citizenship under the 14th amendment and offer a perhaps better solution to this problem. We also discussed the moving parts that currently exist regarding the changing immigration landscape in the United States. This includes how to handle being stopped or detained by ICE (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement), pathways to citizenship for DACA recipients, and how people who hold work permits will be affected by changing policy.Regardless of your immigration status, if you want to learn the TRUTH about the current immigration policy in America from someone that works directly in the field, you won't want to miss this episode. Hit play and get informed or just listen to some immigration stories and perhaps change your mind or at least become better informed on the subject. ENJOY!!!

Welcome to the February's internal pod of 2025! On this second internal episode of the year the boys start by acknowledging Black History Month but questioning why there's not a White History Month and then proceeding to name their top 5 white people of all time. We then proceed to answer some questions from the popular Am I the Asshole (r/AITA or r/AITAH) subreddit on Reddit. We had questions regarding if you would split the lottery winnings with your family members, whether or not you would let a homeless person sleep in your house, and how to a mother should deal with bickering brothers after one of them comes out of the closet. We closed the episode talking about Elon Musk and his recent involvement in the scandal alleging that he is the father of Ashley St. Clair's 5 month old child. This episodes another banger, HIT PLAY!

What's good family!?! On this episode of On the Run we welcomed world famous boxer and Las Vegas' own Jessie Magdaleno. Jessie broke down his humble beginnings from fighting as a kid in Compton, California to joining a boxing gym and going 120-16 as an amateur before going pro.On the way to the pros Jessie became the United States National Champion as well as the Golden Gloves National Champion. Once pro Jessie fought his way to a 29-3 record and the WBO junior featherweight / super bantamweight champion after beating the legendary Filipino Flash, Nonito Donaire.We talked Jessie about life as a boxer including the difficulties of cutting weight, what the differences are between the amateurs and the pros, and what his most difficult fight was. We also talked extensively about life outside of the ring including how he dealt with the managerial/financial side of boxing, getting through the mental toll of losing the world title, and what he wants to accomplish after it's time to hang up the gloves.Whether you're a fan of Jessie, a fan of boxing, or simply want to know what the mindset, mentality, and lifestyle is of someone in the upper echelon of combat sports, you don't want to miss this episode. ENJOY!

What's good OTR family!?! On this episode of On the Run we welcome Mikey from Las Vegas based resale and consignment store (and namesake of fashion brand) On the Arm. Mikey breaks down what it was like having to pivot from being the BIGGEST Supreme reseller to starting an in house fashion label that has since gone global. Throughout the episode we breakdown past and present trends in fashion, the effects of people like Kanye and Playboi Carti on the fashion industry, and how he started and fostered relationships with celebrity clients like Metro Boomin and Chris Brown. Mikey also drops some gems for rising entrepreneurs in the fashion world who are looking to build an established brand that will last. He shares with us the things that have worked and the things that have failed, and everything else that most people don't get to see from behind the scenes of creating a clothing brand.Indulge!

What's good family?!?!? Welcome to the first internal pod of 2025! This one's a banger; we start of the episode talking about everyone's favorite social media platform, TikTok, getting banned then brought back from the Gulag by the new president.Speaking of Gulag, that's exactly where Khabib is gonna put Umar Nurmagomedov after his loss at the recent UFC 311 in the Intuit Dome in LA (but hey at least he showed up unlike Arman Tsarukyan). Speaking of Khabib we also talked about him getting kicked off a Frontier Airlines flight. We closed off the episode talking about how we think we'd fair in a fight against other opponents and then talked about getting tricked into attending a Forex presentation. This one is a BANGER y'all! ENJOY!!!

What's good family?!?! On this episode of On the Run we welcome in local Las Vegas rapper MAC NEALY. Mac breaks down what it was like growing up in Las Vegas, working at an iconic barber shop, and his rap career and overall music journey including the recent release of his album BIG (Before I Go).Throughout the episode Mac breaks down the rap game and gives advice to up and coming musicians and artists about what's allowed him to have success. He also talks about how he used to weigh over 500 lbs and almost died every night due to sleep apnea. After adopting a healthier lifestyle and undergoing bariatric surgery he has since lost over 200 lbs and his career has reached new heights.ENJOY!

What's GOOD OTR FAMMMMM!!! Welcome to Season 3 of the On the Run podcast. To kick off this season we have a fan favorite from Season 1 Luis Olandez and this time he joins us alongside his brother Estiben to talk about losing their father at an early age and how they managed to persevere and endure that difficult time. This time hear Estiben's perspective including the time he was kidnapped by their father from Las Vegas and taken to Los Angeles. The brothers also recount how much respect they grew to have for their mother, the mindset and mentality that they developed from the trauma, and they give advice for anyone who might be going through a similar situation.Whether you've lost a parent or not, this episode will help you gain a whole other level of appreciation for your mom and dad. Enjoy!!!