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With Veteran's Day coming up, Brandon interviews his Navy Veteran Grandfather Jerry (Papa) Livingston-Joy about his time in the Navy as a baker on nuclear submarines during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Brandon and his Papa discuss what it was like growing up during World War 2, how Papa ended up in the Navy, why Kauai is a special place, Papa's recent battle and victory with throat cancer and more.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the 50th episode, and one year anniversary of the RAD Prodcast, Brandon is joined by Rob and RAD Security Chief Pat to discuss multiple topics. Including, but not limited to, relationships, why Pat got into law enforcement, Pat's acting career in movies, politics, the #metoo movement, the meaning of friendship and much more.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, Brandon reads some emails about the paranormal and night terrors. There is also a follow up interview with Brandon's friend Jason, who took a DNA test to find out that he had a birth father he wasn't aware of. Before recapping his visit, Brandon and Jason discuss Daredevil Season 3 and the RAD Turkey Brine available at his deli, Better Foods Deli in Roseville. Jason recaps his trip to Florida to meet his birth father's side of the family and discusses his experience in this first meeting as well as his other adventures in Florida.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon takes to the RAD Prodcast Group on Facebook and does an "Ask Me Anything" session via Facebook Live. Hear Brandon stumble around questions fielded by Prodheads on the fly. These questions include: What career would Brandon be in if radio didn't work out? Is there a puppy on the way in the future? What is the worst food ever? Any desire to move out of State? How to deal with urges to drink? Are there still ghosts in the Brandon's house? Is it possible to dream lucidly? And many more ramblings from the lone producer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon catches up on "Prodmail" with the help of Mrs Brandon. A listener provides information for a meditation center, dream interpretations for an introvert, a man who needs advice as to why his wife is emotionally unavailable and a trip to the sex club goes South. Finally, Brandon had to be woken up by Mrs Brandon after she thought he was having a heart attack when he was just having a bad dream. What did the dream mean? We discuss in this week's episode.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode, Part 2 of Brandon's interview with his friend Michael. It begins with Brandon & Michael taste testing the "mayo steak" cooking technique along with Mrs. Brandon's "mayo salmon"... the taste test results may surprise you! The interview continues back at the studio when Michael discusses being a single father in today's society and his new outlook after his brain tumor incident.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part 1 of 2 - Brandon interviews his friend of 7 years, Michael, and they discuss healthy fitness habits vs cross fit and the story of how Michael survived a brain tumor and all of the events surrounding it. They also tease next week's episode, where they taste test a new method to cook a steak, according to Alton Brown, in mayonnaise. Also in next week's episode, Michael discusses being a single father to his 3-year-old son after surviving his brain tumor surgery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During the last camping trip with the dogs for the season, Mr. & Mrs. Brandon interview their friend Nathan about his rare genetic disorder and how it has impacted his life. This leads to a discussion about being your own advocate in health care and the pros and cons of dealing with such a rare disease and how it may give perspective on how to deal with a problem of your own.Catching up on some Dr. Prod letters, there is help for a woman who is in a poly relationship with a man and a woman and the triad is having trouble due to the man seeing someone else outside of the group. It's complicated, but there is help. Another letter dives deep into alcohol abuse within a relationship. This mother wants to choose being a mother over drinking, but her husband does not support her sobriety. Finally, a young man who recently came out as bisexual is nervous about bringing his same sex partner around his family and friends, despite being accepted by them all for who he is.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv

While camping at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Brandon chats with Robert (whom you may know as one of our RAD food product partner's at the Smoke Junction Cafe) and discusses his involvement with the race track for over 25 years! Learn about his history with motorcycle racing, how health issues changed his view on racing himself, why he volunteers as the Assistant Director of SCRAMP while maintaining his businesses, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melissa & Brent from Sac S.P.I.R.I.T. visit Mr. & Mrs. Brandon's house to do a paranormal investigation. The results may surprise you when some compelling evidence presents itself during the investigation.For more information about Sac S.P.I.R.I.T. visit https://sacspirit.com/ - or follow them online www.facebook.com/sacspirit - Twitter: Sacspiritteam - Instagram: Sacspirit - Youtube: Maxam MysteriesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode includes a bar etiquette question, identifying benchmarks like "Drink Your Juice Shelby" and a special interview with a family friend, Jason, who recently took a DNA test to get some answers about his family history and discovers his birth father.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon is joined by Brad, the COO of Griffin & Reed Eye Care, who found the RAD show when he started with Griffin & Reed 19 years ago. He knew then that Griffin & Reed needed to become a proud partner with the RAD Show, and the partnership has been going strong ever since. Brad is also a close friend to the show and he always has nuggets of wisdom wrapped up in an anecdote. Enjoy a casual conversation with the good ol Southern boy who took time out of his "very busy" day! For more information on Griffin & Reed Eye Care, visit www.lasikworld.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, Brandon checks up on the Prod Squad Facebook group for advice seekers on quitting drinking, a Tinder chat gets uncomfortable when she admitted to being Mexican, and a bride-to-be is having some family drama surrounded by the girlfriend of an extended family member who was not invited to the bridal shower. While Mrs Brandon helps dish out advice, they also talk about their camping trip to South Lake Tahoe over the weekend and all of the shenanigans they got into. To close out the episode, listen in on The Brandons and their friends Mike & Katie as they joke around and play Cards Against Humanity at their camp. Enjoy!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rob is a guest along with the Security Chief of the RAD Radio show, Pat! If you have been to any of our live events, you have seen the big guy in glasses. He happens to be a very good friend of the RAD family and he joins us on the Prodcast so you, the maggots, can get to know him a little better. Since he is in law enforcement we talk shop about being a cop. We also discuss bowling, music, technology and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Producer Brandon does a follow up on the Dr Prod letter from a listener who was conflicted with her gender identity. Brandon also discusses the loss of his dog Lucy. Brandon's wife joins him to talk about the healing process after losing an animal including spending time with animals and shares some foster care stories. There is also a hilarious "married couple" moment when Mrs Brandon talks about when Brandon farted on her shoulder.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Producer Nick joins Brandon this week to discuss many things including technology, TV/Movies, sexual harassment in the entertainment industry, traveling, healthier eating & cooking! This week's episode is jam-packed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, Brandon opens up about confronting his own self-doubt and depression. While it may not be the happiest of topics, it helps to discuss and confront it head on. Also, Brandon and Mrs Brandon read Dr Prod letters from some listeners who need help. First, a woman is unsure about her current relationship after moving to a new city and learning that her boyfriend had been cheating on her years prior. They also help a listener who is struggling to understand her own gender identity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon checks in from Summer Vacation! Hear about all of the shenanigans from Week 1 of the Summer break. Including The Brandons trip to Monterey for World Super Bike at Laguna Seca, a horrible night in San Francisco, and the beginning of a SoCal visit to see Brandon's dad and other family for the old guys' 51st birthday! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rob & Christina Williams are this week's special guest in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode starts out with an acknowledgement to the passing of Anthony Bourdain and a direction to resources if you or someone you know may be struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts. There are also some follow up messages from previous prodheads who wrote in asking for advice. Brandon enlists the help of Mrs Brandon to cover some Dr Prod letters asking for advice. A couple is seeking advice on how to explore their sexuality as a couple since the male in this male/female couple has recently opened up about being bisexual. Another listener asks how Mrs Brandon has dealt with social anxiety and depression in her day to day life. Also, a woman who was sexually abused as a child is stuck trying to figure out if she is worthy of love or is bound to be a "whore" for the rest of her days. This opens up a very vulnerable and personal subject for Mrs Brandon who admits to some of her issues related to sexual abuse in her past. The Brandons do their best to give her the tools to be happy and lo