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06/12/2022

Here are a few of our favorite recovery gifts for that person in your life that may be going through it now!

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End The Stigma Mental Health Matters Mental Awareness Gift T-Shirt

05/24/2022

Explore the science of why opioids are addictive and what can be done to reverse the growing rates of addiction and overdose. If you or someone you know is s...

02/24/2022

https://anchor.fm/ykjpodcast/episodes/26---Dr--Heather-Von-Bevern-e1ej7ej

Heather Von Bevern is a mother, Doctor and proud KU alum. She joins Kevin to talk about life growing up in their shared small town, her years of education/training, moving her family Australia, and what it has been like to work in the medical field during a global pandemic.

02/17/2022

It’s good to be back! First episode of the new year!!!! 🎤 🎙 🎼

The episode will drop next Thursday, and will feature my old friend Dr. Heather Von Bevern. Stay tuned for more info about the podcast, and our plans for this year! kj

01/25/2022

Check out our good friend, and past guest, Emily Chandler’s new podcast!

Listen now: audioboom.com/posts/8018787-make-a-difference-minute-southern-social-still-sober-with-emily-chandler

On tomorrow’s MADM, Emily Chandler, who is now over three and a half years sober, is sharing about her new podcast called, "Southern, Social, & Still Sober" in an effort to encourage others on their sobriety journey. The podcast releases tomorrow (1/25). You can listen throughout the day tomorrow via the following:

TMWS FB
7 a.m. CST

RadioAlabama KIX 96.3 FM
Stream: tun.in/sfo1w
7:38 a.m. CST & 12:38 p.m. CST

KONG MonsterRock.net
5 p.m. CST

You can also subscribe to TMWS via TuneIn Radio, Apple iTunes, SoundCloud, Audioboom, Spotify, Stitcher, Blubrry, Google Podcasts, & iHeart Radio. All shows are archived at TheMarkWhiteShow.com.

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01/16/2022

You don’t want to miss this!

Recently Kevin Jaklevic from the You Know Jak Podcast came in the studio and did a takeover.
The Lauxecutioners become the guests. The show will be out to tomorrow.
Thank you to our sponsor Colman's Country Campers.

01/10/2022

Happy New Year! 💥🎧🎤

I hope everyone had a great holiday season and enjoyed time spent with loved ones. After a much needed couple months off, we will be starting to record episodes again soon.

Stay tuned for an exciting collab episode with Todd Laux & Ross Laux from the Eat Slay Live Podcast. It should be uploaded any day now.

Below is the 2021 year in review summary. Thanks to all of my guests and listeners! It was a great first year and I look forward to many more.

Total Episode Downloads = 7,000 😀🎤😍
FB Post Views = 97,425 😲😲😲
FB Link Clicks = 9,433 👍👍👍
FB Comments = 517 🙌👏🤝
FB Shares = 196 👏👏👏

10/28/2021

New Episode Alert 🎤🎹🎼🎧🎻🎸🎸🎸 Tommy Karlas Tommy Karlas Fan Group

Tommy Karlas is a veteran Singer/Songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee. He has worked with a number of major country music stars in the last 20 years, including Montgomery Gentry, who recorded his #1 hit, "Roll With Me" in 2009. He sits down with your host to talk about the ups and downs of the music industry and what keeps him coming back. Check out Tommy's debut album "Put It In Drive" available on all streaming platforms.

https://anchor.fm/ykjpodcast/episodes/25---Tommy-Karlas-e19fc20

10/14/2021

New Episode!

#24 - Mike Jacobi is a Missouri native, Vietnam Veteran, and successful businessman who now calls Kansas City, Kansas home. We talk childhood, war stories, family, and business. This episode hits home. Join me as I get to know some of my childhood best friend's father on an entirely new level.

https://anchor.fm/ykjpodcast/episodes/24---Mike-Jacobi-e18okqc

09/30/2021

New Episode Alert - Episode 23 - Phil "The Barber" Potter"

Phil Potter is somewhat of a local legend in Kansas City, Kansas. He became a barber at the age of 19 and had quick success. Business was great, but Phil's personal life was in shambles. We talk about the struggle to balance his business, family, and his drug/alcohol habit. Tune in to hear what it was like, what happened, and what life is like now for the Wyandotte County Legend!

https://anchor.fm/ykjpodcast/episodes/23---Phil-The-Barber-Potter-e184shi

09/27/2021

We are BACK! It’s been a nice break this past couple months, but it’s time for a new episode this Thursday. None other than “Phil the Barber” - Get ready KC peeps!

08/23/2021

Hoodie Season will be here before you know it! Click the link below to see all 3 designs.

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08/19/2021

New Episode Alert!

Episode 22 - Heather Harris is a mother, wife, author, school teacher, and a person in recovery from a mental health illness. At the age of 26, Heather was institutionalized and later diagnosed with a mental illness. After a 10 day stay in the hospital, Heather felt compelled to share her story. She Authored a book to share her story. Kevin and Heather talk about early life, growing up on a farm, and much much more. LINK BELOW

https://anchor.fm/ykjpodcast/episodes/22---Heather-Harris-e164klm

08/01/2021

Thank you for your T-Shirt purchases in the month of July! We were able to make a donation to Amare, NFP because of your purchases!

If you would like to donate directly to them, here is the link!

https://amarenfp.org/donate/

Donate Donations can be made Clicking the PayPal Button below or by sending to P.O. Box 384, Wood River, IL 62095 and checks payable to Amare.

07/22/2021

New Episode Alert!

Ed Herman is a lawyer, funny guy, and native New Yorker. He Joins Kevin to talk about his love of movies, comedy, FOOD, and much much more. This riveting piece will make you question everything and judge most bathroom stalls you visit from here on out!

It’s available wherever you get your podcasts!

https://anchor.fm/ykjpodcast/episodes/21---Ed-Herman-e14k339

07/08/2021

Episode 20! https://anchor.fm/ykjpodcast/episodes/20---Arlin-Strader-e14408m

Arlin Strader is a lifelong professional musician. He began studying music at the age of ten, and playing professionally at fourteen Thanks to guidance from school teachers and help from local pro’s his interest in drums soon grew into a passion. After High School, Arlin moved to Boston, Massachusetts, working steadily and learning quickly. Arlin and Kevin sit down and talk music, life lessons, sobriety, and life on the road. To learn more about Arlin, visit his website - https://arlinstradermusic.com

07/02/2021

July is charity donation month here at the YKJ Pod. We will donate 25% of all merchandise purchases in the month of July, to Amare, NFP. Amare is a non-clinical, peer-led recovery community organization that offers recovery support services, education, awareness, guidance, and hope to anyone that needs it. Please check out our merch store and pick you out something nice!

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06/24/2021

NEW EPISODE ALERT Alex Easton

Alex Easton is a 29 year old man living in the St Louis Metro area. Alex and I discuss growing up in a small town, his sexuality, relationship with his family, addiction, and much much more. It's a lot to pack into one hour, so buckle up!

https://anchor.fm/ykjpodcast/episodes/19---Alex-Easton-e13b6sk

06/11/2021

EPISODE 18!

Emily Chandler is a native of Alabama who now calls Charlotte, NC home. We sat down and discussed life and all the difficult things that come along with it. Emily was always the life of the party, until the party was over. We talk about young life, starting a family, professional life, and doing all of this while struggling with Alcoholism. Tune in and find out how life is for Emily today.

https://anchor.fm/.../episodes/18---Emily-Chandler-e12gbj0

06/10/2021

Emily Chandler is a native of Alabama who now calls Charlotte, NC home. We sat down and discussed life and all the difficult things that come along with it. Emily was always the life of the party, until the party was over. We talk about young life, starting a family, professional life, and doing all of this while struggling with Alcoholism. Tune in and find out how life is for Emily today.

https://anchor.fm/ykjpodcast/episodes/18---Emily-Chandler-e12gbj0

Emily Chandler is a native of Alabama who now calls Charlotte, NC home. We sat down and discussed life and all the difficult things that come along with it. Emily was always the life of the party, until the party was over. We talk about young life, starting a family, professional life, and doing all...

05/27/2021

Episode 17 with Erin Hampton is available wherever you get your podcasts.

https://anchor.fm/ykjpodcast/episodes/17---Erin-Hampton-e11lnai

Erin Hampton is a longtime friend of Kevin's who happens to have a lot of the same struggles. They talk about their relationship, Erin's childhood, starting a family, and how alcohol nearly took away everything from her. Erin opens up about all of the struggles she has gone through in life and how s...

05/25/2021

Had a great time recording with my longtime friend, Erin Hampton! Episode will be out on Thursday!

05/23/2021

Crazy story of a former ufc fighter! If you haven’t had a chance to check out this amazing story, please do yourself a favor and listen! Ian McCall "Uncle Creepy"

https://anchor.fm/ykjpodcast/episodes/16---Ian-Uncle-Creepy-McCall-e117rkb

05/21/2021

Melissa Keller sporting her new gear on a beautiful Friday! Looking good!

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05/20/2021

Episode 16!

Ian McCall "Uncle Creepy" is a retired UFC Fighter, father, Psychedelic integration coach, and much more. We discuss growing up in SOCAL and how he got his start in mix martial arts. Ian would ultamatley go on to fight in the WEC, UFC, and several other groups. Tune in and hear some wild stories from growing up in the wild world of mix martial arts, struggles with addiction, and how he’s using psychedelics to heal his trauma.

https://anchor.fm/ykjpodcast/episodes/16---Ian-Uncle-Creepy-McCall-e117rkb

Ian McCall is a retired MMA Fighter, father, Psychedelic integration coach, and much more. We discuss growing up in SOCAL and how he got his start in mix martial arts. Ian would ultamatley go on to fight in the WEC, UFC, and several other groups. Tune in and hear some wild stories from growing up in...

05/16/2021

Super Fan, Ben Jacobi wears his new YKJ shirt out on the town. Thanks for the support! Order your shirt now!

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05/14/2021

From the UFC and Joe Rogan’s podcast, to the You Know Jak Podcast! Had a great time recording with Ian McCall "Uncle Creepy".. Episode will be out next Thursday. We talk about growing up in SOCAL, martial arts, addiction, the UFC, microdosing, and much more! You don’t want to miss this one.

05/13/2021

Episode 15 is available wherever you listen to your podcasts!

https://anchor.fm/ykjpodcast/episodes/15---Caylee-Durham-e10plfa

Cayle Durham is a person who experienced childhood trauma at a young age and later went on to struggle with alcoholism. We sit down and go through her early life, childhood experiences, the death of her mother, and her own sobriety. We discuss what the tipping point was and how she gained control of...