The Cal Component

Hey everyone, thank you for plugging into another week of the Cal Component. This episode I'll be on my own as we dive into why and how my Army career began and the pre-trials that would deliver me to the devil's doorstep...basic training. Join me as we explore the major launching point for not only my military career, but for the rest of my life. Notice: While I usually do try to avoid it, this episode has some explicit language in order to capture the emotion of certain events and situations. Listener discretion is advised.

Back again! In this episode, I sit with a college basketball and football player and discuss the challenges of being a student-athlete. We dive into topics such as perseverance, growth, and the desire to be great. And of course, we'll have our laughs along the way. Join us as we explore the obstacles in sports, college, and life itself.

Hey everybody, good to be back! On this episode of The Cal Component, me and stock trader Ave discuss scams that seem to be knocking on everyone’s door. We’ll tell you why they are too good to be true. We also touch on the social image and financial self evaluation. Join us on episode 8 of The Cal Component, thanks for plugging in!

Sir Yes Sir! In this episode, I sit down with a group of fellow Army soldiers and we discuss the best and worst experiences we had in our basic training (Boot Camp). From shitty fingers to a pill that makes you lose "activity," Nothing is off limits! Come join us for lots of laughs and probably some tears. Thanks for plugging in!

I'm back! In this episode of the Cal Component, I talk with filmmaker Hezues.R. He has recently been working on his newest project "Suicide Saint", a film about mental health and illness. Come join Hezues and me as we discuss his film, near-death experiences, and mental health. (This episode, while it does talk about suicide at points, it is not in a graphic manner. Make sure you check on your friends and family in these times. Hezeus's bio page is accessible by this link. https://www.hezuesr.com  If you want to contact him, his Instagram handle is @Hezuesr Thanks for plugging in and stay safe!

"I'm not just rap, I'm more than that." In this episode, I sit across from FSG Rell, a very talented upcoming rapper. Today, we are granted a peek into the life he lives, in which he juggles not only his rap career but many other responsibilities on top of that. Is our perception of the rap lifestyle really what we think it is? What sacrifices does it require and what struggles are you forced to overcome? And of course, how do you manage to be more than a rapper, when the craft seems to demand so much? Join me and Rell as we uncover his rap life and his life beyond it. P.S. I have military training for two weeks so I may be unable to post during that time. Much love!

Trading's been all the hype! Whether it's stocks or forex the appeal of being a trader is undeniable. But what's the reality of it? In this episode, I sit down with a stock trader, Ave, and a forex trader, Prem to find out the misconceptions of trading, tips on how to trade, and much more. Come join us as we take a trip to the vast and complex world of trading. Also, the lawnmower only lasts a few minutes. (You'll know what I mean) This is the link to Ave and Prem's alert room if this episode interested you: https://linktr.ee/premiumtradingalert

The NBA playoffs are here, so as a tribute this episode is going to be dedicated to everything basketball. Do the Trail Blazers really have a chance of beating the Lakers? Is Lebron still the best player in the league? Who's winning in the playoffs? And much more to discuss. If you like basketball or just want to act like you know sports so you can talk to people at work, then this episode is for you. Passionate, fun, and sometimes a little heated debate about a sport we love. Come join the guys and I for episode 3 of the cal component.

Everybody's growing up! In this episode we discuss how we feel about growing older, our past, and how our lives are changing. There are also some scientific studies about growing older that are sprinkled throughout this episode. Come join my friends and I on episode 2 of The Cal Component. Thanks for plugging in!

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In this episode, I sit down with Malachi, someone who has been consistently protesting and has been active in the BLM movement. What can we do to make sure this movement never dies? Petition for Breonna Taylor can be found @ https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor