In this episode Chad starts off by sharing the Southwest jewelry making process of Tufa Casting, making a silver Naja pendant. Chorus then fills us in on the Ocean Gate submarine situation before they dive into the Russian coup
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In this episode Chad’s pushes through his sickness and makes a show happen anyway. He starts off by sharing his redemptive story of losing a semi-major brand deal only to lead to a feature in Billy Graham’s Decision Magazine.
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In this episode Chad’s friend Jordee Wester joins. They discussed the uncertainty of entrepreneurship and the faith required in making an independent income, especially when others depend on you. Jordee is a talented film maker…
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In this episode Chad's friend Mat Griego joins to explore some of the ideas discussed on the show as of late. Eventually they get into technologies like the new apple vision pro, central bank digital currencies, and neuralink.
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In this episode Chad opens up with a song he’s taken a liking to lately, announces a giveaway and delves into what a suggestible person is. He explores how design can alter our perspectives and questions the ethics behind this very thing…
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Chad opens the show by sharing how he makes his Heritage Southwest Jewelry, and then lets the audience in on one of his design inspiration secrets. After sharing a few notable people he’s made rings for, Chad shares about his concerns of platform algorithms…
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In this episode Chad’s “Show and Tell” includes his difficult to acquire bison painting, his boyscouts shirt he found in San Fransisco on his honeymoon and then he shares about this weeks Common Trading Post release with a secret listener only discount…
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In this episode Chad shares one of his most prized possessions, his Vintage Gibson LG-1 acoustic guitar and plays an old John Prine tune to open up the show. After sharing a story about how he mindlessly sang a …
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In this episode Chad has a meaningful discussion with his friend, Donovan Medina, a man who has weathered many dark moments over the last decade and stands taller today having gone through it all. They've been band mates…
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During the setup of this episode, Chad broke his expensive reference monitor and shares how it nearly prevented the filming and served as a serious mental roadblock to overcome considering a low week. After sharing about his…
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Chad opens up the show talking about his late uncle and how he influenced his life inspiring the Common Trading Co Trucker Hat. He shares a bit about the early days of the Route 66 trade culture and how it related to the early makers….
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This episode was filmed a few weeks back and paved the way for this format. We introduced our opening segment "Show and Tell" where Chad shows items he's acquired from local trading posts, pawn shops etc..
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It's Holy Week! Chad shares one of his traditions in watching the Passion of the Christ, shares his thoughts on the apocalypse, and touches on the Nashville tragedy.
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In this introductory episode Chad practices talking to the camera, riffs on concerns of allowing the audience behind the curtain, shares about withstanding cultural fires, how biblical figures can be good guides in life, and his love/hate relationship with his hometown.
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