The Chasing Mountains Podcast
The Chasing Mountains Podcast asks the question - "What makes successful entrepreneurs so special?" We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have helped individuals to create success. Most importantly, we discuss some lessons learned and how you can apply them in your life and in your business. Shows are posted weekly. Hosted by Jacob Colgan and Dave Rumer. Produced by Bobbie Colgan.
Episodes
52 episodes
Surviving America's Deadliest Mass Shooting - Jason Aldean's Tour Manager, Jake LaGrone, on the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival Tragedy - Ep 52
As the Tour Manager for country star Jason Aldean (and former Tour Manager for Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, Alan Jackson, and Lorrie Morgan), Jake LaGrone has been behind the scenes of some of the biggest acts in country music.In this ...
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Episode 52
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1:55:05
What it's like to pitch on Shark Tank at just 17 years old! - Shirah Benarde - NightCap - Ep 51
***Use code chasingmountains for 20% off your order at www.NightCapIt.com***Have you ever wondered what it's like to appear on Shark Tank? Shirah Benarde is the Founder and inventor of NightCap, an innovative and easy-to-use product tha...
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Episode 51
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1:08:35
Country music artist, Paralympian, & Purple Heart recipient - SCOTTY HASTING - Ep. 50
On today’s show, we sit down with Black River Entertainment artist Scotty Hasting. In 2011, Scotty was serving as a US Army Infantryman in Afghanistan, where he was ambushed by enemy combatants and shot 10 times with heavy machine gun fire. Mir...
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Episode 50
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48:24
Why Grok is Beating ChatGPT: Elon Musk’s Secret AI Weapon! Ep. 49
Today, we discuss the AI chatbot war between ChatGPT and Grok. We explore the features and limitations of both chatbots and compare their capabilities. We also touch on the GPU power required for training AI models and the potential biases in A...
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Episode 49
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28:54
Lab-Grown Meat: Future of Food or Dangerous Experiment? - Chicken Farmer Weighs In - Ep. 48
The Chasing Mountains PodcastDave Rumer / Jacob Colganhttps://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/In this episode, we dive deep into the world of lab-grown meat, a new frontier in food technology that promises to revolu...
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Episode 48
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1:18:53
Why Homeschooling is Booming: What's Driving the Growth? - Ep. 47
Homeschool is rapidly rising in popularity - we discuss what’s behind it. We review lots of data and look at successful homeschool students throughout history. Enjoy!The Chasing Mountains PodcastDave Rumer / Jacob Colganhttp...
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Episode 47
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1:03:44
Navy SEAL / CIA Contractor Ben Wallick REACTS to Trump Assassination Attempt - Ep. #46
On today’s show, we react to the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump. We’re joined by friend and former guest of the show, Ben Wallick. Ben is a former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, and the owner of Vanilla Gorilla Secur...
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Episode 46
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1:33:08
US Cities with the Highest Rent - Ep. #45
In today's episode, we look at apartment rental rates across the US as they continue to rise. We discuss both the highest and lowest rental markets, and react to a few videos on the topic. Enjoy!The Chasing Mountains PodcastDave Rum...
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Episode 45
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41:13
How Tyler Perry Created His Enormous Wealth - Ep. #44
On today's show, we look at the life and professional accomplishments of Tyler Perry - actor, producer, director, writer, entrepreneur, and more. Coming from humble beginnings, he's become incredibly successful and wealthy with a few strategic ...
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Ep. #43 - The Tesla Elon Launched into Space May Collide with Earth
A few years ago, Elon Musk launched a Tesla into space using a SpaceX rocket. Now, experts are concerned that the car may eventually collide with Earth! We get into this and more on todays show.The Chasing Mountains PodcastDave ...
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Episode 43
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56:33
Ep. #42 - SHRINKFLATION is REAL - they think you don’t notice…
We look at many, many examples of “shrinkflation” occurring within US consumer markets, and discuss causes and implications. Enjoy!The Chasing Mountains PodcastDave Rumer / Jacob Colganhttps://www.instagram.com/thechasingmou...
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Ep. 41 - Before They Were Famous - Taylor Swift, Rage Against the Machine, Ed Sheeran
We take a then-and-now look at Taylor Swift, Rage Against the Machine, and Ed Sheeran to see the ENORMOUS transformations and progress that are possible by one's choice to relentlessly follow a dream and never quit. Enjoy!The Chasing Mo...
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Episode 41
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37:45
EPISODE #40 - HEAD Transplants - 100% FAKE - the BrainBridge story
On today’s show, we dive into the sensationalized new "head transplant" procedure proposed by tech startup "BrainBridge" - and we reveal that the entire thing is a hoax!We talk about how this story gives us a window into an AI-ruled fut...
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Episode 40
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47:50
Episode #39 - How FAILURE leads to SUCCESS
On today’s show, we do some honest reflection around the concept of failure. We all fail at some point - some of us more than others. The failure itself shouldn’t be the defining moment, as it’s how we respond to failure that matters most. Enjo...
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Episode 39
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38:11
EPISODE #38 - AI is Coming For Your Job; Boston Dynamics’ New Humanoid Robot; Heart Attack and More…
On today’s show, we discuss some of the ways that AI threatens our current jobs and society, and we review some videos created by AI. We talk about Boston Dynamic’s recent sunsetting of their Atlas program, and the creepy introduction of their ...
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Episode #37 - Gospel Singer Daniel Ball
Daniel Ball is a founding member and former lead singer of The Ball Brothers, one of the biggest gospel vocal groups ever. Daniel's early adoption of social media and digital marketing - combined with lots of talent - helped propel the group to...
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Episode 37
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Episode #36 - Eating road kill, big tech and media censorship, Chinese threats, and more
On today's show, we cover a long list of topics - and there's a lot of griping and complaining, so buckle up!(Filmed Jan 17, 2024)- Meta verification- Parasite cleanses and our wives' podcast - http://www.instagram.com/under...
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Episode 36
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1:30:54
Episode #35 - 2024 US Presidential Candidate and Former Hoverboard CEO - Dr. Rollan Roberts II
On today's show, we have the great honor of sitting down with 2024 U.S. presidential candidate, Dr. Rollan Roberts II. Dr. Roberts is the former CEO of the Hoverboard company, and he's been in executive leadership at several other organizations...
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Episode 35
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2:04:20
Episode #34 - HOME ALONE - Supreme intellectuals dissect the greatest Christmas movie of all time
On today's show, we discuss a true Christmas classic from 1990 - Home Alone. We talk special FX and movie magic, set design, react to scenes, and share many behind-the-scenes details you may not know. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!Also, we'...
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Episode 34
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1:08:17
Episode #33 - Former Navy SEAL and CIA Contractor - Ben Wallick
We are honored to sit down with Ben Wallick - former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, anti-piracy specialist, and owner of the elite law enforcement training organization Vanilla Gorilla Security.We discuss various aspects of his service, the...
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Episode 33
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1:55:31
Episode #32 - The "Philosopher Cowboy" and Dry Creek Wrangler - Dewayne Noel
You've seen him all over social media - a fatherly voice for a generation of young men that are craving wisdom, truth, self-confidence, and stoicism. We sit down with the "Philosopher Cowboy" himself, Mr. Dewayne Noel, to understand what makes ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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1:31:26
Episode #31 - DANA WHITE - The Good, The Bad, The UFC
Dana White built the UFC - one of the fastest growing leagues in modern history - establishing fighting as a legitimate sport and cultivating generation after generation of elite combat athletes. But his impressive successes haven't been withou...
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Episode 31
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1:38:51
Episode #30 - Conflict, Communication, and Becoming a Better You - Dean Heffta
We meet with author, executive coach, and leadership consultant, Dean Heffta - and discuss everything from strategies for communicating better to the impacts of COV*D on interpersonal relationships.“How We Connect” by Mickael Dufour...
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Episode 30
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1:11:40
Episode #29 - TAYLOR SWIFT - How she’s evolved || Who owns her music and why || Industry drama
Who owns Taylor Swift’s music? Who is Scooter Braun? Who is Scott Borchetta? How does the music industry work? What does “Taylor’s Version” mean?We answer all the above and more in today’s show. Taylor swift is, obviously, a heavy hitte...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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32:19
Episode #28 - SCOOTER BRAUN - Taylor Swift | Ariana Grande | Justin Bieber - Music Business Mess!
Today, we're joined by Phil Schafer to talk about the man that's sourced some of the biggest music stars from the last decade. Scooter Braun has managed or discovered artists such as Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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