106: Leadership Explosion - Chernobyl 💥

Behind the Lens of Leadership: How Polaroid Captures What Really MattersIn this episode of The Glue-OOM, we sit down with Joe “Polaroid” Willman, a creative mind and humble leader who has helped shape the F3 Omaha community from behind the scenes. From photographing Jays games to helping launch F3 websites and foundations, Polaroid shares how saying yes changed his life — transforming him from a quiet contributor to a leader who helps other men find their focus.Polaroid’s story is one every man needs to hear — about consistency, grace, and learning to lead without needing the spotlight.✅ What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why “saying yes” can unlock growth in every area of life ✅ How quiet, dependable leaders drive lasting impact ✅ What F3 taught Polaroid about vulnerability and belonging ✅ The power of fellowship during seasons of doubt and transition ✅ How leading behind the camera mirrors servant leadership ✅ Lessons from marriage, mentorship, and learning to give grace🔊 Powerful Sound Bites🎙️ “Stop saying no. Allow what’s being served to you to disrupt your day and see what comes out of it.” 🎙️ “You don’t have to be in the spotlight to lead — sometimes you lead best by listening.” 🎙️ “Grace is powerful. You’re enough — and you’re where you’re supposed to be.” 🎙️ “I love hanging with the six. You learn more from the back of the pack than the front.”⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Cayman Islands, Creighton, and the birth of “Polaroid” 07:00 – Early F3 days and learning accountability 15:00 – Balancing health, work, and self-expectations 18:00 – From fitness to fellowship: finding vulnerability 23:00 – Marriage, mentorship, and learning grace 27:00 – Saying yes to leadership and finding his lane 33:00 – Growth through relationships and older mentors 39:00 – Faith, community, and Catholic roots 41:00 – Overcoming self-doubt and leading from behind 46:00 – Lessons from being a Site Q and servant leadership 53:00 – Final reflections: Dependability, patience, and the next chapter

2 Nov 1h 2min

Summary: Bryan “Patty Mayonnaise” Krajicek, a pulmonologist and father of five, spent years helping others breathe until he realized he’d lost his own breath in the chaos of work, burnout, and life. In this episode, he opens up about rediscovering faith, brotherhood, and balance through F3. From pandemic exhaustion to a 50K birthday run, Patty’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership starts with taking a breath and letting grace fill your lungs again.✅Highlights:✅ Why even leaders need oxygen the emotional and spiritual kind ✅ How a pulmonologist rediscovered purpose through faith and community ✅ The link between breathing, burnout, and grace under pressure ✅ Lessons on vulnerability, listening, and leading through failure ✅ How F3 brotherhood and morning workouts became therapy for the soul ✅ What “looking in your own backyard” really means for modern men ✅ The power of running, fatherhood, and forgiveness as acts of leadership🧠 Sound Bites“I save lives by day, but F3 helped save mine at dawn.” “If something’s missing in your life, start by looking in your own backyard.” “Leadership starts with listening and sometimes that means listening to your own breath.” “Grace isn’t earned; it’s inhaled one breath at a time.”⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – The story behind the name “Patty Mayonnaise” 07:00 – Life as a pulmonologist during the pandemic and the burnout that followed 13:00 – Finding F3 and rediscovering his breath through brotherhood 20:00 – Running, rucking, and the healing power of movement 27:00 – Navigating divorce, blended family life, and forgiveness 33:00 – Faith through failure: lessons from Catholic to Lutheran to grace 41:00 – Leadership, humility, and the art of listening 47:00 – How a morning coffee turned into a leadership strategy 52:00 – “Look in your own backyard” — Patty’s VQ message 56:00 – Running with his son and reconnecting with his brother Skeeter 1:01:00 – Closing reflections: gratitude, grace, and giving oxygen to others

26 Okt 1h 8min

📘Description: What happens when a man who built his life on routine, work, and quiet strength steps into the chaos of transformation? Meet Steve “Vespa” Rease, a leader who found brotherhood, faith, and redemption through F3 Omaha. From divorce to rediscovering purpose, Vespa’s story is one every man needs to hear about finding courage, leading with humility, and learning that strength isn’t just physical, it’s spiritual.✅ Highlights✅ How Vespa overcame fear and routine to find community and purpose ✅ Why “Leave No Man Behind” changed his mindset about leadership ✅ Lessons from fatherhood, business ownership, and rebuilding after divorce ✅ How faith guided him through failure and toward redemption ✅ The importance of hard conversations, communication, and leading by example ✅ How vulnerability and brotherhood forge stronger men🎧 Powerful Sound Bites“Nobody goes to the bar drunk — we all come to F3 because we need something.”“You can’t do it all yourself. That’s why we pick up the six.”“If you sense something’s wrong, don’t bury it — communicate it.”“Everybody’s fighting a battle. The question is: are you fighting alone?”“At 56, I feel stronger than ever — not because of muscle, but because of faith.”⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Vespa joins The Glue-OOM 02:30 – How Cataracts and Boji EH’d him into F3 Omaha 07:00 – The origin of the nickname “Vespa” (Harley vs Scooter story) 10:40 – Early nerves, humility, and learning “Leave No Man Behind” 14:00 – Turning 56 and feeling stronger than ever 18:00 – Advice for new guys: Modify as necessary 23:00 – Shield locks, friendship, and brotherhood 26:00 – Lessons from leading his kids through example 29:00 – Divorce, communication, and faith through hard times 37:00 – God’s providence and meeting Carol at church 45:00 – Leadership takeaways from running the Wolf Den site 52:00 – Succession planning and leading others into leadership 54:30 – Final reflections: Faith, adversity, and the power of vulnerability

19 Okt 1h 1min

🎥 Summaty In this episode, we sit down with Jackson 5, a HIM whose story hits all the right notes — faith, family, and finding his rhythm in leadership. From the moment he got his F3 name to the lessons learned through leading men, Jackson 5 shares what it means to live out the ABCs of Leadership — Authenticity, Brotherhood, and Consistency. Whether you’re new to F3 or leading in the gloom every morning, this episode will remind you why leadership isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence. ✅ Highlights ✅ How Jackson 5 got his F3 name (and the story behind it) ✅ The ABCs of leadership — Authenticity, Brotherhood, Consistency ✅ Lessons on balancing family, faith, and leadership ✅ Why humor and humility are critical in leading men ✅ The power of showing up and leading from the front ✅ How F3 helped him find rhythm, focus, and calling 🔊 Sound Bites 🎙️ “Leadership isn’t about being the loudest guy in the circle — it’s about being the most consistent one.” 🎙️ “My name was a joke at first, but it became a reminder that I’m called to lead my family first.” 🎙️ “F3 taught me that the best leaders don’t command respect — they earn it through service.” 🎙️ “You can’t find your rhythm until you learn to listen to the men around you.” 🎙️ “The gloom is where I found my voice — and realized God had been tuning me for this all along.” 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & The Story Behind “Jackson 5” 07:30 – Finding Rhythm in the Chaos of Leadership 15:45 – Family, Faith, and Early Mornings in the Gloom 24:10 – Lessons Learned from Leading Men 33:50 – Balancing Humility and Confidence 46:00 – The ABCs of Leadership in Action 55:00 – Final Thoughts: Consistency Beats Perfection

12 Okt 1h 1min

📜 Summary In this episode of The Glue-OOM, we sit down with Boss Hog, a former corrections director turned servant leader, to unpack his transformation through fitness, fellowship, and faith. From his first confused morning at Mount Olympus to leading the Sanitarium site and rediscovering purpose through community, this story is a blueprint for every man trying to find his way out of isolation and into impact. 🧭 Episode Highlights ✅ The story behind the name “Boss Hog” and his first post at Mount Olympus ✅ How he went from skeptical outsider to leading a thriving F3 site ✅ Lessons learned from “picking up the six” and the art of servant leadership ✅ Balancing marriage, family, and the early-morning grind ✅ Why vulnerability is the gateway to brotherhood ✅ How introversion became his greatest leadership strength ✅ What firing an employee taught him about courage and calling ✅ The spiritual journey: rediscovering faith through fellowship, not religion ✅ Why on-site coffee might be the most underrated leadership tool in F3 🎧 Sound Bites “You don’t realize what you’re missing until you find it — that’s what F3 was for me.” “F3 made me a better husband, a better father, a better leader at work.” “You can’t pick up the six if you’re still running from your own stuff.” “Vulnerability isn’t weakness — it’s the doorway to brotherhood.” “Leadership is coffee, conversations, and showing up.” ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro and Sarpy County stories 2:40 – How Boss Hog got his name 5:30 – Early fitness struggles and breakthrough moments 14:00 – Losing 30 pounds and gaining purpose 18:30 – Discovering fellowship and fighting isolation 21:00 – Balancing F3 with marriage and family life 27:30 – Shield Lock and mentorship stories (Firewalker, Low Flow, Shrewt) 30:00 – Defining family values and raising good humans 34:00 – Faith journey: from church walls to morning prayers 45:00 – Leadership lessons from site-Qing at The Sanitarium 53:00 – Translating F3 lessons into work and life 58:00 – Final reflections: vulnerability, faith, and the power of brotherhood

5 Okt 1h 5min

📺 Summary In this episode of The Glue-OOM, we sit down with Irish Car Bomb (ICB) — a police officer, father, and respected F3 Omaha leader. From surviving divorce to chasing down suspects at 50 years old, ICB shares how F3 fitness, fellowship, and faith transformed his life, his leadership, and his legacy. This is a story of grit, accountability, and why brotherhood matters when life gets heavy. ✅ Highlights ✅ ICB’s Origin Story — from tattoos to the nickname “Irish Car Bomb” ✅ Police Life & Fitness — chasing down suspects thanks to F3 stamina ✅ Overcoming Divorce — finding brotherhood in the gloom ✅ Fatherhood & Family — raising Irish twins and supporting his daughter through heart surgery ✅ Leadership Lessons — what it’s like to site-Q two AOs at once ✅ Faith in Action — why F3’s prayers and fellowship helped fight cynicism 🎙️ Sound Bites “You don’t realize you’re the sad clown… until you step into the gloom.”“At 50 years old, I was still able to catch a 20-year-old suspect — thanks to F3.” “Half the guys bringing food for my daughter’s surgery, I didn’t even know by name yet.” “Leadership isn’t about numbers, it’s about being present and building small groups.” ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & ICB’s F3 nickname story 6:00 – From fitness ruts to F3 accountability 13:00 – Chasing suspects & thanking F3 for stamina 20:00 – Mental health battles in law enforcement27:00 – Fellowship, Shield Locks & giving it away 32:00 – Divorce, fatherhood & Irish twins 49:00 – Daughter’s open-heart surgery & F3 stepping up 53:00 – Launching Boxcar & leading Oscar Mike 1:01:00 – Leadership lessons & final reflections

28 Sep 1h 9min

📖 Summary:In this episode of The Glue-OOM, we sit down with Patrick “Amazin’” McNamara to unpack his journey from New York Mets fan to Omaha leader. From his first F3 beatdown to adopting the “Amazin’” nickname, Patrick shares how fitness, fellowship, and faith shaped his leadership, fatherhood, and outlook on life. This conversation is full of competitive grit, heartfelt reflection, and practical wisdom for any man striving to lead well.✅ Highlights✅ How “Amazin’” was EH’d into F3 and why his nickname has an apostrophe✅ Lessons from leading the Disco site and engaging FNGs✅ The balance of fitness, faith, and fatherhood as a lawyer and dad✅ Why optimism, vulnerability, and brotherhood matter in leadership✅ The power of community, prayer, and showing up even after setbacks🔥 Sound Bites:“Just because yesterday wasn’t the best, doesn’t mean tomorrow can’t be.”“Sometimes you need a mentor, and sometimes you need to be one.”“F3 makes you more motivated, more active, and more present for your family.”⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro at Old Town Elkhorn Nomad02:00 – Amazin’s EH story and first beatdown experience06:50 – Why the apostrophe matters in “Amazin’”09:30 – From Orange Theory to F3: fitness and discipline14:00 – Suit shopping, goals, and staying accountable18:40 – Competition, Mamba mentality, and Iron Pax Challenge23:20 – Friendships, shield lock, and community bonds30:25 – Adoption story and fatherhood journey42:00 – Faith, prayer, and COT moments50:00 – Leadership, site Q lessons, and succession57:30 – Optimism, legacy, and parting wisdom

21 Sep 1h 3min

🔥 SummaryWhat does it take to lead with courage, humility, and brotherhood? In this episode of The Glue-OOM, we sit down with Killians—nicknamed for his Irish roots—to unpack how F3 shaped him into a leader at home, at work, and in the community.From launching The Ruckus to leaning into faith after loss, Killians’ story reminds us that leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up, locking shields, and leading with grit (and a bit of Irish charm).✅ Highlights✅ How Irish identity and humor shaped Killians’ leadership style ✅ Why The Ruckus became a model for servant leadership in F3 ✅ Lessons in humility, vulnerability, and brotherhood ✅ Faith and leadership: rediscovering belief after hardship ✅ Perfectionism, failure, and the leader’s path forward ✅ Leadership insights that apply to family, work, and Shieldlocks ✅ Rapid-fire Q&A: toughest workouts, best COTs, and leadership mentors🎧 Sound Bites“Leadership is being willing to go first—even if you don’t feel ready.”“The Ruckus taught me leadership isn’t solo—it’s shared.”“Faith carried me through loss—and back into leading my family.”“Brotherhood is the backbone of leadership. No man leads alone.”“Maybe it’s the Irish in me, but I believe laughter and grit belong in leadership.”⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & Irish nickname story 05:00 – Brotherhood, sports, and early leadership lessons 12:00 – Rucking as an on-ramp to leadership 20:00 – Shieldlocks, fellowship, and servant leadership 23:30 – Loss, faith, and rediscovering purpose 28:00 – Perfectionism, failure, and growth as a leader 36:00 – The Irish edge: humor, grit, and community 47:00 – Launching The Ruckus and passing the flag 56:00 – Rapid Fire: toughest workouts, best COTs, leadership influences 1:00:00 – Final reflections on leadership and legacy

14 Sep 1h 4min