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"Guest Perez Hilton and Celebrity Gossip" Jan 08, 2019

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Kevin, Sully and Crystal are BACK for the first episode of 2019! Crystal starts things off talking about how her wall heater, at their family vacation home in Tahoe, almost burned her house down. Sully worked at played referee with his dogs, and Kevin was sick with malaria (not really but he says it felt like it), for the whole holiday break. It's great to hear the crew back together again since Crystal's short absence. They all talk about what they did on New Year's Eve.. Sully was in bed by 10:30, Kevin was in bed by 11:30. Kevin said he tried to stay up but was just too sick and tired to make it till midnight to watch the ball drop. He talks about how he took some left over amoxicillin and Sully read him the riot act because your not supposed to talk medicine like that. Kevin also brings up wondering what it would be like to be a celebrity during the holidays. Crystal said she could never imagine being a celeb, ever, because she doesn't like people all up in her face, while Sully thinks it would suck because everyone is watching your every move. But he thinks if he was he'd dress like a bum and smell of booze and bad decisions. Kevin brings up if they could be one celebrity or sports star, who would they pick? The first episode of the year starts off right where they left off. Perez Hilton swings through to say hi to the crew and catch them up on what happened with celebrities in 2018 and what he thinks could happen, drama wise, in 2019! He talks about how Ariana Grande just blew off her concert in Las Vegas, the Kardashian Empire may come crumbling down this year, and he's worried for Demi Lovato and her addiction. They all talk a short bit about the social media world and the psuedo-celebrities of those platforms, Crystal is in awe by how Perez continuously stays relevant in the public eye, and he answers what he looks forward to in the new year. We thank Perez Hilton, even with the flu, for stopping by our Podcast and taking the time to create some content with us! They continue discussing celebrities and the like, after Perez bounces. They talk celebrities with addiction problems and how difficult it would be to be in someones shoes, like Demi Lovato. In Hollywood, drugs are everywhere, and it's gotta be difficult to remove yourself from that environment. Kevin says that people must completely absolve themselves from old friends and that lifestyle all together, or it just isn't going to work. Hellbound with Halos reminds everyone that drugs are BAD and there's no reason to even touch them. Kevin brings up how great 2018 was for the podcast and how they're all looking forward to a successful 2019 together.

"Motivational Angel Bethany Cefalu" Dec 31, 2018

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Bethany Cefalu, 'The Motivational Angel', joins the boys for a special edition New Year's Eve episode! Broadcaster turned Life Vlogger, Bethany is dedicating her gift of gab to empower, drive and guide you to everything and anything you've ever wanted in life by utilizing the Law of Attraction. Kevin thought there isn't a better way to ring in the new year hearing and listening to some positive thoughts and ways you can help yourself think more positively going into 2019. Sully starts the show off admitting that eating more pizza is his New Year resolution, while Kevin introduces Bethany to the listening audience. Bethany describes herself, what she does and how she does it. Starting 'The Motivational Angel' about 6 months ago, she is looking to motivate and be a life coach for everyday people and help them to achieve their goals while keeping a positive mindset. They all discuss what can happen in life to steer people's mindset off track, but that you, as an individual, have the power to control that. Bethany agrees that thinking negatively only draws in more negative viewpoints, where thinking and seeing a positive light, even in bad situations, can lead to more positive outcomes. Find and Follow Bethany Here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkqQlvfX_ekzgxRSUyYEMg Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/JustBethanyLee/ Instagram- http://www.instagram.com/bethcefalu Twitter- https://twitter.com/bethanycefalu?lang=en We wish you all a very safe, healthy and Happy New Year in 2019! We thank you for your continuous support and hope to only gain more support through you all, in this upcoming year!

"Dear Santa, Define... Naughty" with Kenna James Dec 24, 2018

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It's Christmas Eve! And what a better way to spend it then listening in on Kevin, Sully and Kenna play a few games. Not your average reindeer games however. This is moreso a fan submitted questions and answer by Kenna and then they played some 'Have You Ever' Naughty or Nice. Kevin starts things off wondering if Christmas Eve is actually a holiday. Other than New Year's Eve, it's the only 'eve' before a major holiday labeled on a calendar. They jointly decided it's a holiday, only because it's on the calendar. Kevin asks them what their plans are for Christmas. Kenna says she's headed to the mid west to be with family, Sully is working so he's doing Christmas on Christmas Eve, and Kevin is working Christmas Eve, so they'll be doing a later celebration on Christmas Day. Kenna begins answering questions that were submitted by fans. Kevin put out a post on social media to enable Kenna's fans to ask her questions. And that they did. Kevin whittled the questions down to a bunch, but he said a lot were duplicates. We won't list all of the questions here, however, I'm sure you can get an idea of where those questions headed. I mean, they were asking a porn star after all. After Kenna answered her lot of questions, Kevin brought up playing Naughty or Nice. Learn a bit more than you thought you knew about Kevin, Sully & Kenna through this little game. Who wins? Who's the naughtiest? You'll have to listen to find out! To get Kenna Birthday Gifts off here Amazon Wish list, GO HERE ---> https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/ref=topnav_lists_1/137-1816343-8817254?ie=UTF8&lid=TYGZY4SO3VBS&ref_=topnav_lists_1&ty=wishlist Kevin and Kenna thank Greater Veterans Spokane for linking Kenna with them. We would've never knew Kenna and certainly wouldn't have had her on the podcast to create amazing content with us. So a huge thank you to Nick Richardson at Greater Veterans Spokane.

"Rianna Conner, 'The Combat Barbie'" Dec 18, 2018

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Rianna Carpenter also known as "The Combat Barbie", joins Kevin & Sully for this episode. Rianna has never done a Podcast before, so the boys 'popped' her cherry, and what a fun time it was! Rianna begins talking about how she got the name "The Combat Barbie" and how it was meant as ridicule to make fun of her. Little did those people know, she would harness that name and take it to a whole new level. When she entered the Marines at 18 years old, Rianna was a short, blonde girl. Basically all of the things that are stereotyped for possibly not being able to make it in the military, let alone the Marine Corps. Some people gave her the nickname and began actually posting on the web and social media, making fun of her for being 'the combat barbie'. When all that transpired, Rianna took all of her social media down and basically hid for awhile. During this time, she realized she should take the name and 'own it'. And that she did. She used the name and began posting pictures of herself on social media websites in bikinis and the like. That's where it all began. It was nearly an instant hit. She was getting new followers left and right and 'blowing up' in the social media world. She moved over to Instagram where the success was even greater. Being a photo taker, and that's what that platform is meant for, this was the perfect place for her. She became, essentially, an overnight sensation. Now with well over 340k followers on Instagram alone, Rianna has decided to take that energy and following to a new level. She's started her own clothing line, Combat Barbie and is working with a team in California for the designs. What a story! Kevin asked Rianna what it was like to achieve this overnight 'fame'. Rianna replied humbly, saying she's a normal person like everyone else, she just happens to have a rather large following. She said its funny when she goes to stores and someone recognizes her and she doesn't think twice about it (not thinking she's the 'Combat Barbie'). She quickly remembers when someone approaches her anywhere. She also doesn't like to be viewed as a social media celebrity. She says shes a normal girl with a husband and family that still works the farms and more. Sully talks social media and explains how it can be so negative, yet it's nice to see a page like Rianna's shedding a positive light into the society. The boys also go over her tattoo's and plenty more! You're not going to want to miss this episode! Come find out ALL the things you've never known about Rianna Carpenter, AKA, 'The Combat Barbie'.

"PepperNutz" - Business Spotlight Dec 16, 2018

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Tommy Falbo, CEO and Founder or "PepperNutz" Hot Sauces, stops into the Hellbound with Halos Studio to heat things up and talk all about his sauces! Back in 2007, Tom started his business as a distributor of other hot sauces, because he loved them. Then, shortly after, he realized he should be making his own. So that, he did. (His wife actually had the idea that he start it). Tom discusses how he's be fortunate enough to be in the local Rochester, NY media to help promote his product, as well as working with the NY culinary school for food pairing ideas and chefs for testing of new flavors. He's received a lot of support from the area in Western NY and he is very appreciative of that. Kevin says that it seems as though people in our area, largely support local companies. Kevin is a bit nervous about taste testing all of the PepperNutz sauces, even though he enjoys spicy foods. He was prepared with milk, however. His biggest concern is the 'Carolina Reaper' sauce, in which that particular pepper boasts a heat level of over 2 million scoville units. Sully doesn't do hot sauces but begins to try the different kinds after he learns of one called 'Rum Runner'. Come listen and learn about this great, small business. Go try some of his sauces and tell him we sent ya! www.peppernutz.com And you can follow him on any social media as well.

"Athena Ives, Author of 'Thank You For Raping Me'" Dec 12, 2018

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In this weeks episode, we lean toward a more controversial topic of rape. We had the opportunity to meet with Athena Ives, a Marine Corp Sgt Veteran, and Author of the book, "Thank You For Raping Me". Athena describes her unbelievable story of growing up being raped by her brother and then again, twice, during her military experience. She explains that the "Thank You" in the title of the book is based off the idea of how these horrible occurrences happening, made her into the person she is today. Kevin, Crystal (yes Crystal was back for this episode!) and Sully talk about what is going on in today's society that makes people NOT want to come forward and some of the reasoning behind why people do. Kevin thinks it's because of all of the false accusations made by women that weren't actually raped and that draws fear into those that have been, from coming forward, in fear of not being believed. Sully describes how difficult it would be to completely rectify the problem because no company, or especially the military, would consider using a 3rd party system, to investigate any allegations of rape. He also describes how "normal" citizens identities are protected when they come forward, and that should be a good reason to do so, if you've been raped or sexually assaulted. Crystal describes her experiences and explains why she decided to not turn in the person that did this to her. Crystal also discusses her thoughts on why people don't come forward. They also briefly discuss how there has been backlash towards Athena from the #metoo movement. Athena's biggest hope with her new book is to inspire people through her words. To let people know that even in the darkest days, there is hope, and that you can build off tragedy and become a bigger, better person from it. You can purchase a copy of Athena's book, "Thank You For Raping Me" here: https://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Raping-Me-Resilience/dp/099804170X -or- Visit her website at - https://athenaives.com/

"Zarfling Platoon Children's Education" - Business Spotlight Dec 10, 2018

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Kevin & Sully invited Travis Blair, owner and founder of the "Zarfling Platoon". Travis is a 10 year military veteran that felt as though he could contribute to helping kids learn through a series of books and games he has created. Travis published his first children's book, The Knitting Chicken, with illustrator David Buist. Shortly after, his son's first grade teacher provided him a list of sight words to work on at home. Travis created a game in order to keep his son's interest. That game helped his son retain the sight words taught to him at school and improve his reading score! Seeing the value, Travis worked with art designer PJ Day to create the SpellCasters VS series. With a children's book and educational game, and a desire to create more, Zarfling Platoon was stood up with a mission! What exactly is Zarfling Platoon? A Middle Eastern word for what was originally made of ornamental metal, a zarf is a holder for a coffee cup without a handle. Today you know it as that cardboard sleeve allowing you to hold your hot cup of joe! After serving ten years in the US Army, Travis spent quite a few evenings reading and writing in coffee shops in Austin, Texas. He enjoyed the creative outlet, and completed the children's book he wrote while stationed at Fort Hood. Now he and those in the platoon are known as Zarflings. The mission of Zarfling Platoon is to create children's books and educational games to hold the imaginations of elementary age kids! (Source - zarflingplatoon.com) For more information and to order some educational material for your children, head over to www.zarflingplatoon.com

"Do You Have Superstitions?" Dec 05, 2018

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Kev & Sully start off discussing the Michael Cohen ordeal and the lawyer being found guilty. They talk about how he probably won't do jail time for it, but if we did what he did, we most likely would. Kevin talks about his busy schedule with marketing for the podcast and how it absorbs a lot of time. They also have small talk on other recent news items. Then the boys move onto the meat... Do you believe in superstitions? In this episode, Kevin & Sully discuss Superstitions. What exactly is a superstition? Superstition is a pejorative term for any belief or practice that is considered irrational: for example, if it arises from ignorance, a misunderstanding of science or causality, a positive belief in fate or magic, or fear of that which is unknown. "Superstition" also refers to actions arising from irrationality. (Source- Wikipedia - 2018) Out of the "true" definition most people believe that it gives them power to change their own fate, based off of an action. Like Kevin, he taps the outside of a plane before he gets on. He says it's like a "get me there" type reasoning, even though he is not afraid to fly. Sully says his, with planes, is moreso two beers beforehand because he's always stuck next to the fattest guy on the plane. So what are more? Breaking mirrors, black cats crossing your path, knocking on wood and more! They take a look into each "superstition" and its origins. Breaking mirrors - People often think that breaking a mirror may bring you bad luck for 7 years. Mirror superstitions probably evolved from the time when the first humans saw their reflections in a pool of water, believed that the image in a water was their actual soul and to endanger it would mean risking injury to the other self. An ancient myth was that mirrors have magical powers, including the power to foreseen the future and are thought to be devices of the Gods. Thus breaking a mirror would terminate its powers, the soul would be astray form the body and misfortunes would be brought upon the one whose reflection it last held. Black Cats - The Middle Ages, also called the Dark Ages, in Europe, was a time of many superstitions that resulted from early spiritual beliefs and a lack of scientific understanding about nature. The persecution of people accused of being witches is a clear example. Many people believed that witches and black cats worked together. Supposedly, the devil sent the black cat to assist in the witch's evil deeds. Additionally, witches were able to turn themselves into black cats so that they could slink around in the shadows casting spells on unsuspecting people. Knocking on Wood - In many cultures, it's a common superstition for people to knock their knuckles on a piece of wood to bring themselves good fortune or ward off bad luck. Yet while the phrase "knock on wood"—or "touch wood" in Britain—has been part of the vernacular since at the least the 19th century, there seems to be little agreement on how it originated. One common explanation traces the phenomenon to ancient pagan cultures such as the Celts, who believed that spirits and gods resided in trees. Knocking on tree trunks may have served to rouse the spirits and call on their protection, but it could have also been a way of showing gratitude for a stroke of good luck. Yet another theory is that people knocked on wood to chase away evil spirits or prevent them from listening in when they boasted about their luck, thereby preventing a reversal of fortune. Christians, meanwhile, have often linked the practice to the wood of the cross from Christ's crucifixion. So, are you superstitious? We think most people are, and aren't afraid to admit them, but on the other hand, people may have them and not even realize it.

"Risen to Success" with Jarred Taylor Nov 28, 2018

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The boys welcomed Jarred Taylor, the CEO of Article 15 Clothing, Business Manager of Black Rifle Coffee Company, Leadslinger Whiskey, Co-host of Drinkin' Bros Podcast and Producer of movies. Sounds like a lot of hats doesn't it?? Well it is, and he handles it all. JT grew up in the Pacific Northwest. After graduating from North Kitsap High School, he shipped off to Air Force basic training to become a Munitions Systems Apprentice. He wanted something much more combat-related and opted to go through the process to become a Tactical Air Control Party Specialist (TACP). After graduating from the TACP Apprentice course, JT went on to the U.S. Army Airborne School and SERE, and finally got stationed at Fort Bragg, NC, at the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron. He deployed to OIF in 2005 in support of the 18th ABN Corps, 172nd Stryker BDE, and the 3rd Special Forces Group. While there, JT supported combat operations on the streets of Mosul, Iraq, acting as the ground liaison between the Army and the Air Force engaging the enemy with air to ground munitions. Two years later, JT deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in support of the 82nd Airborne Division. During that deployment, he earned an AFCOM/Valor device for heroic actions on the battlefield. Later in his Air Force career, he became a TACP tech school instructor while stationed at Hurlburt Field, FL. There, JT conducted over 3500 hours of instruction and graduated roughly 350 brand new TACP students during his four-year tour. Upon leaving the schoolhouse, he was assigned to the 7th Air Support Operations Squadron at Fort Bliss, TX. (-Source- blackriflecoffee.com) Jarred starts off talking of how he met the fellas from Nitro Circus including Ringleader, Travis Pastrana. All about how Travis text him one day and asked him to fly out to California on a whim. So he did. He ended up hanging with guys like Bucky Lasek and more. Pretty cool if you ask us. Jarred said it all was pretty much a whirlwind. He drank with Travis until about 3am and then flew out the next morning. Travis text him a few days later and their friendship has been strong ever since. Jarred talks about how he became involved with Mat Best and how they started doing videos together in 2013 and that's a big reason why all of this had started in the first place. When the boys made the movie "Range 15", Jarred had the idea of creating a Podcast to help promote the movie. So they formed the "Drinkin Bros Podcast" together with Evan Hafer (CEO of Black Rifle Coffee Company), and Ross Patterson (Actor, Author and past HWH Guest). Jarred talks a lot about the guests they have on, why they have certain appearances and their brand new set for the show. The boys all discuss how being in a role of a large podcast, and having a large audience is a big responsibility that can either make or break you. Jarred says that if you turn or say, one thing or another, that may go against your audience, you're done for. We had a blast with Jarred. He's truly a great dude with a ton of success and gives advice for success in today's world. You can visit any of his work at the links below. Article 15 Clothing - https://article15clothing.com/ Leadslingers Whiskey - https://leadslingerswhiskey.com/ Drinkin Bros Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drinkin-bros/id1061361026?mt=2 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JTArticle15/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jtarticle15 Black Rifle Coffee - https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/

"We've Got Your Black Friday Doorbuster" Nov 23, 2018

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Black Friday!?!? Already?? Don't you just love going to the store and getting basically trampled to save yourself $50 on a TV? Because we don't. And we talk all about it, in our way of course. Kevin & Sully talk all things holidays, which Kevin hates, and how Thanksgiving came about. Now we know you're thinking, Thanksgiving was yesterday, but look, if we released this on the Holiday, no one would friggin listen. So here we are, providing you a tranquil audio experience on one of the most chaotic days of the year. Find out how Thanksgiving started, why Thomas Jefferson basically said f*ck you and didn't celebrate it, and when the pilgrims first observed the day. Because it wasn't late November. The tangents are rampant. Then they talk about some of the most popular holiday season movies. Sully's favorites are Elf and Die Hard, while Kevin's is The Christmas Story. They start off by naming movies from the "Good Housekeeping" list, which sucks, then "Rotten Tomatoes", which also sucked.. to end up finally at the "Esquire Magazine" Top movie list, which nailed it. We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, have lots of left overs, are still talking to your in-laws, and have the most joyous (sarcasm intended) holiday season.

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