Truly I tell you, this is a marvelous treat to introduce this week's guest! We have the awesome, persevering, humble, and smart Atlee Simon hanging out with us on the Russ Rantz Podcast. Atlee has had a fun, tough, crazy, and storied journey th

Episode 48: I Forgot How To Draw (Guest: Raymond Bergin)

Feb 16th, 2023 1h 5m

Have you ever forgotten about a hobby? No, seriously, have you ever forgotten about something that long ago, or even recently, you fell in love with that just gave you innocent, powerful, internal joy? I mean, just recently my 7-year-old son sh

Episode 47: Capacity

May 9th, 2022 27m 1s

It's ironic, but shortly after regarding this episode on watching your "fuel gauge" or "capacity," I actually left the stream early. That kills me, but it just comes to show that you can have the BEST of intentions, and still burn out in the en

Episode 46: W Key

Apr 30th, 2022 40m 11s

Do you know what "W Key" means? Did you know that it's gamer lingo for "full speed ahead!"? It's a term used for hyper-aggressive players who only ever try to push forward, regardless of the risks and low chances of success. The funniest thing

Episode 45: Beat The Mind Math

Apr 25th, 2022 40m 32s

Hey guess what? You, like me, may be accidentally forfeiting the notion of a great or fun hobby, challenge, or life choice because we do "Mind Math" in advance that dissuades us. Hey, guess what? That doesn't HAVE to be the case. Mind math is

Episode 44: It Takes A Village...

Apr 16th, 2022 37m 4s

Do you remember the dark side of the pandemic days? You know, the extreme isolation? The lack of in-person connection and community? Well...in today's episode, Russ re-visits some of his own days during that season, and what that showed him abo

Episode 43: Grateful But Not Content

Apr 9th, 2022 42m 34s

What does enrichment even mean? Is it valuable, powerful, relevant, worthwhile? On my end...I haven't hit it, and that concerns me. The other day someone asked me what I "enjoy" doing, and none of my answers could be produced without leading me

Episode 42: What Does Will Smith Want In The End? What Do I Want In The End?

Apr 2nd, 2022 35m 26s

Ya ya, I'm sorry gang, but Will Smith JUST resigned from the academy, and we're all still processing his infamous slap of Chris Rock since last week's awards...It's tough because I think a lot of us have been in Will's shoes, and though his r

Episode 41: Unique-Less Unique

Mar 26th, 2022 40m 27s

Holy mochachino WE ARE BACKKKK!! Hello hello it is so good to be back in front of your ear-holes with a brand new, BRAND NEWWWW release, re-launch, re-vamp version of the Russ Rantz Podcast (man does that feel weird to say!). We've had some t

Episode 40: My Conondrum

May 24th, 2021 27m 12s

Hey Everyone! Yup it's been quite some time since we last touched base! I'm afraid this return episode is a bit anti-climactic, but I will say that it's an important one. The truth is, I need your help. I have a bit of an inner conflict going

Episode 39: The Pilot Hustler (Guest: Ajit Oommen)

Mar 12th, 2021 58m 22s

You know how sometimes you meet someone who, after talking with them for a bit, you can't help but feel inspired, challenged, or like there was a fire lit under your hineY? Well, that's EXACTLY what this week's brings to the table!It is my abs

Episode 38: Permission For Compassion

Feb 24th, 2021 34m 52s

Hey all!Yup, it's been a while, but it's for good reasons, and yet I find myself wrestling with the inner conviction that I should be doing better for you. Well, you're in luck! Today I quickly address some stuff that I've been going through

Episode 37: Breathe To Believe (Guest: Sarah Novak)

Jan 20th, 2021 46m 12s

I consider myself to be a pretty open minded person; a person who's game to try out most methods and techniques to improve my life. No joke, a few years back I was introduced to a public speaker who taught on breathing...and I was BEYOND skepti

Episode 36: Play The Table Game Right

Jan 13th, 2021 45m 54s

Well happy new year Russ Rantz fam! The strenuous times haven't stopped, but I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Years holiday celebration. That being said, I'm a bit "fed up" with some of the interactions I've observed on social media

Episode 35: No Mission Without Pain (Guest: Kim Ward)

Dec 23rd, 2020 56m

Merry Almost Christmas! Thank you for tuning in for this end of the year edition of the Russ Rantz podcast! WE DID NOT HOLD BACK FOR THIS FINALE! 2020 has been absolutely nutso, and you know that I've been on a tear lately on how we don't have

Episode 34: Take It Back

Dec 16th, 2020 41m 1s

We just found at last week from the government that we wouldn't be able to celebrate Christmas with anyone else than our immediate household. That's right, no grandma or papa, no aunts or uncles, and especially no travelling amongst family home

Episode 33: Much Ado About What We Like To Do (Guest: Liam Blanchard)

Dec 2nd, 2020 1h 2m

After a few episodes in a row of more sobering and linear topics it's just nice to have a pleasant chat with a friend, and, trust me, I needed it. I'm pleased to bring to the floor Liam "Ordan" Blanchard. Liam is an 18 year old who's wise beyon

Episode 32: Fat or Frail, For My Birthday (Hallmark Edition, JK)

Nov 18th, 2020 42m 7s

Well happy birthday to me! Not to toot my own horn....but I made it to 29; that's nice I guess. In all seriousness I had hesitations about recording this episode because of how uncomfortable I felt CALLING MYSELF OUT. No really, I decided tha

Episode 31: The Cost Of Putting A Dent In The Universe

Nov 4th, 2020 51m 12s

If I offered you a billion dollars to walk away from your family and friends, would you take it? What about unlimited power? No you say? Well, I'm not shocked. Phrased in that question it seems like a morally easy decision (to most; some of yo

Episode 30: The Music Of Memories

Oct 21st, 2020 52m

Music, sometimes it's the faintest of notes that can trigger a whole swath of emotions, while other times we find a song that's our "anthem" we carry with us through high school and our angsty teen days. Whatever it may be, we can all have mome

Episode 29: What The Chef?!

Sep 30th, 2020 42m 44s

Kraft Dinner? You bet! PB & J? Yupppp. Chicken and Rice? Heck, that was my lifeblood meal growing up (thanks mom). Fine cuisine and excellent dining? NOT. A. CHANCE. The cooking world scares me. I don't know anything about the right ingredient

Episode 28: Making Sure You Have Your Hangups!

Sep 14th, 2020 44m 54s

Wow, what a journey to get to right where we are right now! It's been forever, but I'm pleased to announce that the Russ Rantz Podcast is not only BACK, but it's here to STAY! In today's episode we're going to explore the power of influential r

Episode 27: I'm Ok, Actually.

Feb 17th, 2020 42m 29s

Yup. Surprise. I felt it would be good to clear the air on how I'm actually doing so far in 2020. I've left some accidentally cryptic posts over the last few months and some of you lovely, wonderful people have reached out wondering if I'm trul

Episode 26: Public Service Announcement Of Future Discomfort

Sep 30th, 2019 27m 38s

Life is all about self-discovery. It's also about failing forward, and failing fast (my good friend's saying). I've been on a wild ride since late last year when I endeavored to pursue my own podcast platform. It's been an incredible experience

Episode 25: Dream Jobs and Baby Octopuses

Sep 18th, 2019 40m 46s

I don't know about you...but I hated the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" It wasn't because it was offensive, or because I thought, "DUDE GET OFF MY BACK; LEMME LIVE MY LIFE AND FIGURE IT OUT!" No...I just honestly had no id