From MTV Shows to Protest Songs: Brad Skistimas, Five Times August | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
This week, we’re talking with Brad Skistimas - the musician behind Five Times August and Juicebox Jukebox. Brad’s telling us about his 25-year journey in the music industry, from high school talent sh...
26 Jan 1h 41min
Building a Nike Elite High School - Zyzick Owens (AZ Compass Prep) | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
This week we’re excited to have Zyzick Owens remoting into the podcast! Zyzick’s the VP of Operations at Skyline Education - an academics, arts and athletics powerhouse with humble beginnings - and we...
19 Jan 1h 23min
Jason Wilson is Bringing Meat Therapy to the Masses | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
This week, we’re sitting with Jason Wilson - veteran and BBQ enthusiast behind Meat Therapy. From the high-adrenaline realities of his role as a lead gunner while stationed in Baghdad to the high-pres...
6 Jan 1h 44min
"Culture is the Creative Director" - Tony B, Culture Connextion | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
This week we’re sitting down with Tony B of The Culture Connextion - he’s a marketing veteran who specializes in helping major brands navigate the complex landscape of cultural relevance. This one’s a...
8 Des 20251h 48min
Finding Passion and Success on the Ricochet Path - John Zacharias | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
This week we have John Zacharias, CEO of Advantage Health Care Systems, sharing the story of his ricochet path to success - from starting as a triple-time college student to never finishing school, an...
1 Des 20251h 41min
How Gallery DeFi is Taking Over the Dallas Art Scene | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
For the first time, we have a repeat guest back for an update - from Gallery DeFi, not.travis and Kyle Sauter are on The Blueprint this week to talk about finally opening, their mission to make art mo...
24 Nov 20251h 37min
Fulfillment is the Ultimate Form of Success: Chris Hinckley | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
This week on The Blueprint, we have Chris Hinckley - he’s a multi-hyphenate co-founder of XCLUSIV Productions, and we have to address it - this dude looks like Thor. We’re discussing life, relationshi...
17 Nov 20251h 54min
The $43,000 Hour: How Taylor Artman Launched Surf & Turf Golf | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
This week on the podcast we have Taylor Artman, CEO and founder of Surf & Turf Golf. Taylor takes us through his journey starting as a highly competitive junior and college golfer, sharing why he ulti...
10 Nov 20251h 38min
