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This episode’s conversation was with the iconic Tommy Chong: entertainer, entrepreneur, storyteller. From his early days as a musician to meeting his iconic comedy partner, Tommy has lived a life full of entertainment. We spoke about music, comedy, movies, and his advocacy. He reminisced about being a part of Motown and befriending other icons like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Willie Nelson. For more about what he is up to these days visit his website, TommyChong.com.

In this episode, we dove into the United States Supreme Court with Professor Stephen Wermiel. Prof. Wermiel is a professor of law and the history of the U.S. Supreme Court. His career has revolved around the court and its inner workings for more than 40 years. We spoke about the origins of the court and its function. We also discussed the notion of expanding the court and some of the staple cases that are still relevant today. 

This episode’s guest was Captain Paul Watson. From swimming with beavers as a kid to founding two of the most influential conservation and environmental supporting groups, Greenpeace and Sea Shepherd. We spoke about his life at sea, rising through the ranks until he became a captain of his own ship and eventual fleet. Navigating the world in hopes to educate the masses about the importance of caring for and supporting all the sea life on the planet. He was named Time Magazine's Top 20 Environmental Heroes of the 20th Century for his work to save the planet.

This episode’s guest is Steve Shwartz. Mr. Shwartz is an expert in artificial intelligence. We spoke about the history, many of the various sub-topics, and possible uses of AI. We parsed out facts from fiction and whether or not AI will take over humanity. Follow him on Twitter here. You can also look out for his new book here. 

This episode was a first for the show, with multiple guests. We spoke with Justin Handlin and Austin Sargent from Crit Academy. The crew from Crit Academy are more than creators and gamers, they are extremely passionate about tabletop gaming. We talked about Dungeon and Dragons while sharing personal perspectives on the game. We discussed their multiple projects and resources from their content publishing to their podcast and more. Sit back and let your mind wander into the realm where your imagination can be the greatest escape from reality.

Lane Rasberry, as his name shows, is a very colorful person with a mission. From Texas to Seattle, to India and back, he is on a quest to better the lives of those in need. We chatted about being a kid in rural Texas to a college student in not-so rural Seattle, editing for Wikipedia, his life goals, and a lot of ways to help a broad spectrum of people. Follow him on his blog or on Twitter.

This episode’s guest Rehka Rao is an attorney who specializes in “elderly law.” However, what she does is far more than just assisting with the legal matters of the elderly. She helps people of all ages prepare for the Golden Years. We talk about the importance of retirement and estate planning, as well as the benefits and potential perils of legal guardianship. If you take anything from this episode, it is the importance of getting your affairs in order.

Part 2 of our chat with Deborah Driggs-Gaylord. She has experienced traumas and blessings. While navigating her path in life, she’s driven herself to success in her ventures. From dreams of Olympic gold as a kid to modeling for one of the most popular magazines ever to a top insurance agent in California, she’s proven two things: she is a strategic risk-taker and she doesn't like being told “No.” Her collection of accolades and accomplishments are long and impressive. More information on her can be found at her Website or her social media accounts: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and IMDB. 

Like all of us, Deborah Driggs-Gaylord has experienced traumas and blessings. While navigating her path in life, she’s driven herself to success in her ventures. From dreams of Olympic gold as a kid, to modeling for one of the most popular magazines ever, to a top insurance agent in California, she’s proven two things: she is a strategic risk-taker and she does not like being told “No.” Her collection of accolades and accomplishments are long and impressive. More information on her can be found at her Website or her social media accounts: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and IMDB.

This episode’s guest, Jessica Cale, and I went on a journey about pirates. Yes, the Golden Age Pirates specifically, with the likes of Blackbeard, Black Sam, Anne Bonny, and Ching Shih (the Pirate Queen). We dispelled some myths and discussed some misconceptions about the considerably progressive pirate life on the high seas. Jessica is a historian, an author, a podcaster, and a blogger. Follow all of her adventures at dirtysexyhistory.com.