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Episode 120: Can America Learn From Scandinavian Countries, and Vice Versa? My guest is Tamara McGee

Many Republicans in the USA feel there is nothing to learn from Scandinavian countries, as they point to the "socialist" countries of Norway and Denmark and argue that capitalism is the better form of Government. The interesting thing is this: Just about all of those Republicans are commenting without having lived in Norway, Denmark or Sweden.
Tamara McGee and I talk about our lives in our respective host countries (Norway and Denmark), the good, the bad and the ugly of our experiences, and the difficulty in being heard when discussing racism in Norway and Denmark. We compare it all with our homeland, the USA.
Tamara McGee is an American expat and businesswoman living in Denmark.
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Episode 119 with my guest Snoopy: I Summarize My TV and Media Appearances on NRK and TV2 in Norway This Week

I was on two nationally broadcast news programs on NRK and Tv2 in Norway this week. It was fulfilling and humbling to speak to a nation from such large platforms, I must say.
In this episode, I give a summary of that experience, and I put a big effort into teasing Snoopy as usual.
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All Things Prince and Positivity, and Seattle: Episode 118 with my guest Michael Dean

Michael Dean and I talk about all things Prince and the meaning of his legacy for us and others. On top of all that, we talk about what really has been happening in Seattle compared to the media's depiction, the power of Amazon and its future, competition within the black American community, and entrepreneurship among other things. Please have a listen, and most of all... ENJOY!
Michael Dean is the voice and force behind Podcast Juice and the Prince Podcast. After running for 12 years and counting, the Prince Podcast is the longest running Prince-related podcast offering news, reviews & interviews chronicling the music of Prince. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/user/mdean/featured
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U.S. Army Fitness Expert Shares With US: Episode 117 with my guest Major Donny Bigham (Ret.)

Military service, religious faith, mental fortitude, physical and mental strength are the keys to Major Donny Bigham's success over the past three decades. In this episode, I talk with him about our shared experiences as champion powerlifters, our brotherhood as United States Marines, his service in the Afghanistan and Iraq and how he has dealt with trauma. This is a great episode to listen to or watch if you are looking for motivation and inspiration. Also: check it out about halfway through the discussion when I tease Donny about his Vanilla Iciness.
Donny Bigham is a retired Major after 27 years of Service. He served as the first ever Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Uniform for the US Army, was instrumental in changing the US Army Physical Fitness test after almost 40 years to the Army Combat Fitness test, and led the effort designing the Occupational Performance Assessment Test (OPAT) for initial screening of potential recruits. He also designed the Tactical Athlete Performance Center at Fort Jackson and re-wrote the Master Fitness Trainer curriculum to ensure all Warriors are successful in all Tactical Tasks! Donny served as the Head Strength Coach for the Tactical Athlete Performance Center (TAP-C) and Chief of Human Performance office at Fort Benning, GA.
The TAP-C is the first ever Performance Center that trains over 600 Soldiers daily within a Combat Battalion that was designed under Major Bigham’s tenure. He also designed the Tactical Athlete Performance Assessment (TAP-A) at the Army Wellness Center to truly test baseline strength for the tactical athlete necessary to move under loads over 30% of their body weights.
Major Donny Bigham was the Army Male Athlete of the Year in 2016 and 2017 NSCA TSAC-F facilitator (Strength Coach) of the Year, and he is also a two-time raw world master’s powerlifting champion with the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and (IOC), had the Squat WR in the IPF and has the WR Squat, Deadlift and Total in the IPL. Major Bigham is a 4x national champion and a 5x member of Team USA Powerlifting.
He served in every position in an Infantry Rifle Company (Enlisted and Officer) and deployed to Bosnia, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Yemen (45 months). Military Awards and Schools: Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault, Combat Infantry Badge and Expert infantryman Badge.
Here are some other areas where Major Donny Bigham has served outside of the uniform: Youth Pastor, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, High School Teacher (Math & Science), Head Varsity Baseball Coach and Owner of OneTimePowerlifting L.L.C.
 
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Crypto Currency is Accessible: Episode 116 with my guest Inia James

How do you start investing/using crypto currency, NFT's and blockchain? The answer, is quite simply to just DECIDE TO GET STARTED. Of course, the process can be easier if you have guidance, and I think that this episode of The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan shows why Inia James can be the one to help you and me get started. NFT technology is emerging as a way for artists and musicians to take control over their own artistic destiny, and it is what first got me interested in the subject of today's podcast episode. We talk about how Inia got started crypto currency, his successes and what his experiences can do for others who are looking to get started with crypto currency. We also brainstorm a discussion on how crypto currency and blockchain can be used to solve real world problems for real people.
Inia James is a filmmaker. He also teaches an introductory course for those who wish to begin with crypto currency and blockchain. You can find him all over social media at @IniaJames
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Episode 115 with my guest Lisa McEwen

Do you want to find success and personal growth? Follow a dream from Ontario, Canada to the country music scene of Nashville, and reach new heights in the process.
Well, there are several ways to extend oneself and grow in knowledge and life-relevant ability, but this is how country music singer and songwriter Lisa McEwen did it. Join me as she tells her quite adventurous story of traveling from her hometown in Canada to Nashville with a dream, confidence and good support from her family. Please listen to the end, and find out what this journey did for her. Publishing deal? Success? Lessons learned?
Much of what Lisa and I talk about can be relevant to not only musicians and songwriters, but also people outside of the music world. Lisa McEwen shares her story and her concept of "Music and Mindfulness", both of which parallell my thought process, my methods of training powerlifting, and meeting my goals in that sport. (Yet again I feel a sort of kinship with my guest!) There are many ways to realize inner peace and productivity, and Lisa and I compare our thoughts and ideas on that, as well as talk about the importance of and potential effects of meditation and/or prayer. The word POTENTIAL and its synonyms come up often during this podcast episode.
Today, Lisa continues to write and perform her music, and her latest single RIDING IN CARS WITH BOYS can be found on Spotify HERE and at her music website HERE 
Lisa also offers a course which teaches you three steps to mindful songwriting. Check it out HERE. 
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