🎙️ Interesting Humans Podcast
Real stories about fear, failure, and rebuild — because your story isn’t finished either.
🇺🇸 Host @jeffhopeck Fmr U.S. Secret Service Officer.
Episodes
71 episodes
Ep. 67: Joel Neeb - What Fighter Pilots Know About Fear (That You Don’t)
In this episode, I sit down with former F-15 fighter pilot Joel Neeb, and his story is one I won’t forget. We go from elite military training and aerial combat to a life-altering moment—a stage-four cancer diagnosis at just 33 years old. Joel s...
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Ep. 66: Beau Rials - Fishing Lures to Billion Dollar Brands — The $2 Billion Pitchman
In this episode of Interesting Humans Podcast, Jeff sits down with legendary pitchman Beau Rials, a veteran of nearly 250 infomercials who has helped generate billions in product sales. Beau pulls back the curtain on...
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Ep. 65: Tegan Broadwater - Living Undercover Inside a Dangerous Gang
On this gripping episode of Interesting Humans, former Fort Worth police officer Tegan Broadwater pulls listeners into the shadowy world of deep-cover law enforcement, where every conversation could be his last and every decision carried life-o...
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Ep. 64: Jim Alford - Faith, WWII, and the Five Loves: A 97-Year-Old’s Incredible Story
James Alford reflects on a long, “wonderful” life that began in poverty and heavy responsibility as the eldest child on a Mississippi farm. He joined the Army at 17½, serving in the post-WWII occupation and later Korea, traveling across the Far...
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Ep. 63: Paul Harrigill - From Small-town Guitarist to Josh Turner's Stage, All in God's Time
In this Interesting Humans episode, guitarist Paul Harrigill shares his inspiring journey from humble Louisiana roots to touring the world with Josh Turner. Raised in a pastor’s family steeped in gospel and bluegrass, Paul began performing at a...
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Ep. 62: Bonneau Ansley - My Comeback Story [Dyslexia to $440 Million]
In this episode of Interesting Humans, “Bonneau Ansley: My Comeback Story [Dyslexia to $440 Million],” real estate mogul Bonneau Ansley recounts his journey from struggling with dyslexia to building a $440 million business empire. He beg...
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Ep. 61: 5/11/05 White House Evacuation EXPLAINED 🔥 [by Secret Service Officer]
In today’s episode, Host Jeff Hopeck (Former U.S. Secret Service Officer) gives a detailed account of May 11, 2005 (he was standing post on the North grounds of the White House). It was the day an airplane disaster caused a panicked, chaos-fill...
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Ep. 60: Will Jones - Inside the Life of a Country Music Singer & Songwriter
🎙️Host : @jeffhopeck🚀Guest : https://www.instagram.com/willjonesofficial/In this heartfelt episode of Interesting Humans, host Jeff Hopeck sits down with rising country music artist Will Jones for a conversation that’s...
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BONUS: C. Neil Davenport - From Crushed to Creating: How I Established My Film Career
In this conversation, Neil Davenport shares his journey in the film industry, detailing his early experiences with scams and the lessons learned from them. He discusses the current state of the film industry, particularly the differences betwee...
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BONUS: Nic McKinley, Ex-CIA - The Digital Age of Trafficking - Protecting Our Children
In this episode, Nick McKinley discusses the critical issue of human trafficking, emphasizing the stark differences between kidnapping and trafficking. He highlights the modern methods traffickers use to exploit children, particularly through s...
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Ep. 59: Shot in the Throat with a Hunting Rifle and Lived!
In this episode, Keith Mask shares his harrowing experience of being shot in the throat at the age of 18 during a hunting trip. He recounts the events leading up to the incident, the immediate aftermath, and the emergency response that followed...
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BONUS: Cameron Rhode - 24 Half-Siblings. How, Why and so much More!
In this episode, Cameron Rhode shares his extraordinary journey of discovering his identity through the revelation of having 24-25 half-siblings, all stemming from his mother's use of an anonymous sperm donor. He reflects on the impact of growi...
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Ep. 58: Dr. Armando Sardi - A Surgeon Changing the Future of Cancer
In this episode of the Interesting Humans Podcast, Dr. Armando Sardi discusses the innovative HIPEC surgery, which combines surgical tumor removal with heated chemotherapy to treat advanced abdominal cancers. He shares inspiring patient stories...
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Ep. 57: Every Body Tells a Story — What This Chief Medical Examiner Sees Will Stay With You
In this episode, Dr. Geoffrey Smith — Chief Medical Examiner for the state of Georgia — takes you inside a world most people never see… and...
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Ep. 56: Dr. James Boron, Gruesome ER Stories [Warning: Graphic, Horrific]
In this episode, the conversation delves into the complexities of trauma surgery, particularly focusing on gunshot wounds and the challenges faced by trauma surgeons. The guest, Dr. Boron, shares insights from his experiences, discussing the di...
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Ep. 55: Gary Arndt - The Famous Travel Blogger Who Changed a Nation's Visa Law
SummaryIn this episode, Gary Arndt shares his extensive travel experiences, highlighting the challenges and unexpected moments he has faced in various countries. From close calls during protests to the joys of culinary adventures...
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Ep. 54: Pilot's Trifecta of Near-death Experiences & more …
Most pilots retire having never experienced 1 of these near-death experiences. Not Kelly Fox. As a 747 Pilot, he experienced all 3 ... in one ONE trip! That's correct. In just 72 hours, this pilot stared death in the face and each time...
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Ep. 53: CIA Missions Gone Wrong
In this engaging conversation, Nic McKinley shares his unique experiences as a CIA operative, highlighting the humorous and unexpected moments that occur in high-stakes intelligence operations. He discusses the advantages of using Riverside for...
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Ep. 52: Scott Bryson, Retired U.S. Secret Service Agent (Near-Death Story & More!)
What happens when a Secret Service agent stares death in the face—over and over again?Meet Scott Bryson, a man whose career in the Secret Service reads like a Hollywood thriller. From high-stakes missions overseas to life-o...
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Ep. 51: 4ocean (Plastic Islands & Panic at 150 ft.)
In this episode, Tony Ernst from Four Ocean shares his journey from waste management to leading ocean cleanup efforts. He emphasizes the importance of transparency in their operations, detailing the extensive documentation required for every cl...
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Ep. 50: John MacVeigh, FBI Horror Story
“This is one of the sickest and most gruesome displays of human depravity ever seen at the FBI” — Retired Special Agent John MacVeigh.I met John through Retired U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Harry Fuller. Harry is a close friend of m...
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Ep. 49: Susana Eshleman - Living Life with Purpose & On Purpose
“God honors treating people well.” — Susana Eshleman, CEO Children InternationalI was introduced to Susana by a mutual friend and former Chairman of the CI board of directors. She has such an inspiring story beginning with how she had to...
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Ep. 48: MLK Protege, Bloody Sunday Survivor
My good friend Jack was at an event watching John Suttles share his story. Jack called me right after the event and said “Jeff you HAVE to get this guy on your podcast. His story was so amazing I walked up to him afterwards and got his number f...
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Episode 46
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Ep. 47: Saltwater Stories - A Captain's Life at Sea
[Folks, there was no way I could produce this episode in my studio! It had to be done on the deck of Captain Allen’s boat, so we hit the road and spent a sunny afternoon on his boat!]Captain Allen Mills — He’s a good friend, a client, an...
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Episode 48
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Ep. 46: World Series of Poker Champion, Jeff Tomlinson
♣️ ♦️ ♥️ Jeff Tomlinson, 2015 World Series poker champion talks poker tells, card counting, rules, and stories ranging from dumbest thing seen at a poker table to the final hand before winning his gold bracelet! Even if you’re like me and do no...
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Episode 51
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