The Brad Weisman Show

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Oct 2026

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Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into Real People, Real Life and Everything in Between with your host, Brad Weisman! Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! #TheBradWeisman #Show #RealPeople #RealLife

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October 15, 202650 min

The Marion Miracle: A Story of Survival with Chad Stock

Send us Fan Mail A table saw accident is scary in the abstract. Hearing what it sounds like, how fast it happens, and what it costs to survive it is something else entirely. Chad Stock joins us to tell the true story behind the “The Marion Miracle,” a catastrophic injury in a remote Montana cabin that left him bleeding out with his phone and keys out of reach, no cell service , and no guarantee anyone was coming. We get into the exact chain of events, including the safety detail most people overlook: blade height and loose clothing. Chad breaks down the moment his hoodie caught, the immediate damage, and the calm but relentless problem solving that followed. You’ll hear why he didn’t use a tourniquet , how shock hit him twice, and the sequence of decisions that finally got him on the road and into an ER after hours of blood loss and cold . Then we zoom out to the long recovery: multiple surgeries, nerve grafts, loss of hand function, daily nerve pain, and the financial and emotional weight that comes with a life-changing injury. Chad shares the mindset that keeps him moving, the role of faith, how KW Cares helped when the bills piled up, and why he’s now focused on motivational speaking and writing a book that starts well before the accident, including childhood trauma and the work of healing. If you care about resilience, table saw safety, PTSD support , and real motivation that isn’t just talk, this conversation will stay with you. Subscribe for more unfiltered stories, share this with a friend who needs perspective, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re applying this week. Project Candor: Ordinary People. Unexpected Stories How a dog taught Dr. Andy Neillie to lead. You don't have to be famous to be fascinating. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealPeopleRealLife Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

October 8, 202635 min

Driver On A Cell Phone Changed His Life Forever - Cody Byrns

Send us Fan Mail One distracted glance at a cell phone . One red light. One impact that should have been a fatality. Our guest Cody Byrns remembers driving, then nothing, and then waking up to learn he spent more than three weeks in a coma after a refrigerator box truck slammed into his SUV and ignited it in flames. From the certified burn unit to infections, surgeries, and relearning how to walk and use his hands, Cody shares what the recovery process actually demanded and why the mental battle did not end when the hospital stay did. We talk about the moment his perspective starts to shift: a garbage bag full of get well cards from kids who knew him as a children’s minister and comedy juggler. Those drawings and prayers push him to ask what kind of message he will live, not just speak, while the pain is real. Cody gets candid about faith being challenged after tragedy, why “why me?” shows up for everyone, and how free will and consequences played a direct role in his story. He also explains one of the hardest parts of healing: forgiving the person whose distracted driving changed everything. Cody breaks down the practical resilience tools he teaches as a keynote speaker and life coach through his EPIC framework: Embrace challenges, Provide perspective, Implement change, and Celebrate progress. We also get into his performer roots, from clown school and circus spot dates to juggling and magic, plus his live show Cody Byrns Live. If you care about resilience, leadership in hard times, mindset coaching, trauma recovery, and real-world motivation that does not gloss over pain, this conversation delivers. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealPeopleRealLife Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

October 1, 202646 min

Inside The Michael Jackson Vault w/ Radio Host Jermaine D'Vauz

Send us Fan Mail Michael Jackson fans love the hits, but the real chills come from the moments you were never supposed to hear: the studio talk, the rough takes, the melodies before the lyrics, the heartbeat inside the demos. After I stumbled onto Australian Radio Host Jermaine D'Vauz on Instagram, I had to bring him on to play rare Michael Jackson recordings and tell the stories around them. What starts as pure music nostalgia turns into a surprisingly human conversation about craft, pressure, and why certain songs still feel like a spiritual experience. We dig into Michael’s perfectionism and what that can cost, especially around the This Is It era, anxiety, and exhaustion. We also zoom back to Thriller history, including how close the album came to not being released, and why a track like “Human Nature” can suddenly surge again when culture gives it a new doorway. If you’ve ever wondered how legacy music keeps reinventing itself for kids who weren’t even born for it, you’ll hear it here in real time. Then we go deeper: the complicated ethics of unreleased material , what the estate might actually be optimizing for, and how the Michael Jackson biopic is shaping the “myth” versus the person. Jermaine also shares his bigger goal with radio and podcasting: bringing joy, humanity, and inner-child curiosity back into the things we love, while the future of audio keeps blending into one personality-driven ecosystem. If this conversation hits you, subscribe, share it with a fellow MJ fan, and leave a review so more listeners can find it. What’s the one unreleased song you wish the world could hear next? Project Candor: Ordinary People. Unexpected Stories How a dog taught Dr. Andy Neillie to lead. You don't have to be famous to be fascinating. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealPeopleRealLife Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

September 24, 202647 min

Whose Definition Of Success Are You Living - Saahil Mehta

Send us Fan Mail You can do everything “right” and still feel wrong inside . That’s the tension we explore with Saahil Mehta , Dubai-based speaker, coach, and author of Break Free , after he realized he had chased an inherited version of success and paid for it with his health, his peace, and his authenticity. If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “Why am I not more grateful?” this conversation puts language to that feeling and shows a way forward that is both ambitious and human. We talk about people pleasing as more than a personality quirk. Saahil breaks down the moment “no” is in your head but “yes” comes out, how that pattern trains everyone around you, and why setting boundaries can initially upset relationships that were built on the old, compliant version of you. He also shares how chronic stress and self-betrayal showed up in his body, why he started decluttering his life, and how prioritizing himself made him a better husband, father, and leader. Then we zoom out to zero regret living and entrepreneurial fulfillment. Saahil introduces his “internal seven summits” framework for defining success on your terms and making decisions that protect what matters, not just business growth. We also get into common traits that hold high performers back, like always being available, putting business first at any cost, identifying yourself with the business, and chasing approval. If you want clearer priorities, better boundaries, and a definition of success you actually believe in, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Project Candor: Ordinary People. Unexpected Stories How a dog taught Dr. Andy Neillie to lead. You don't have to be famous to be fascinating. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealPeopleRealLife Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

September 17, 202656 min

Paying More Because You Have Insurance - Chris Hamilton

Send us Fan Mail Your medical bill says one thing , your insurance statement says another , and somehow the “cash price” is lower than using the card you pay for every month. We wanted to know why, so we brought in Chris Hamilton , a Texas-based employee benefits consultant who deals with healthcare and insurance costs for employers every day and is blunt about what’s broken. We start with a real urgent care moment that perfectly captures the problem: a parent is told the cash price is cheaper , but because she has insurance the clinic must charge more to stay in-network. From there we break down chargemasters and the discount illusion, why “allowed amounts” exist, and how Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement pressures can push higher prices into the commercial market. We also talk single payer, what drives wait lists, and why price ceilings can squeeze supply, staffing, and investment in care. Then we get tactical. Chris explains how vertical integration changes incentives, how PBMs can profit through spread pricing, and why consolidation gives hospital systems and insurers enormous leverage. Most importantly, we lay out practical employer strategies that can actually reduce healthcare spending: direct contracts with hospitals, steering incentives that drop deductibles at preferred facilities, bundled payments for major procedures, and self-funded plans paired with stop-loss coverage to cap catastrophic risk. If you’ve ever looked at an EOB (explanation of benefits) and wondered who’s winning, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more straight-talk interviews, share this with a friend who hates medical bills, and leave a review with your biggest healthcare pricing question. Project Candor: Ordinary People. Unexpected Stories How a dog taught Dr. Andy Neillie to lead. You don't have to be famous to be fascinating. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealPeopleRealLife Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

September 10, 202624 min

Stop Letting National Headlines Dictate Your Home Plan

Send us Fan Mail The National Real Estate News loves a simple storyline, but your local market does not live in a headline. We sit down with Pete Heim for a Local and National Real Estate Update and get specific about what’s actually happening on the ground: mortgage rates hovering around the mid-6% range, inventory sitting in the mid-500s, and why a few extra listings can change negotiating power without suddenly “crashing” prices. We also dig into the stats that matter for buyers and sellers, including average sale price (about $338K year to date), days on market (around 23), and what a 1.3-month absorption rate signals. Then we tackle a hot claim we keep hearing online: renting is better than owning. We separate “ sometimes renting is the only move right now ” from “ renting is the smarter wealth strategy ,” and we walk through the real-world math that gets overlooked, including tax treatment, appreciation, and why building home equity often drives long-term net worth. If you’re weighing a purchase or trying to make peace with your timing, this part will help you think clearly. We also raise a big red flag for condo buyers and HOA shoppers: reserve studies and capital reserve funding. After major building failures, many associations are being forced into overdue repairs, which can mean special assessments and higher quarterly fees. We close with two actionable angles: asking about FHA and VA assumable mortgages to capture older low rates on existing loan balances, and shopping your home and auto insurance again now that competition is shifting. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s house-hunting, and leave a quick review so more local buyers and sellers can find the show. --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealPeopleRealLife Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

September 4, 202649 min

NLP Communication Tools For Parenting - Josh Davis,PhD

Send us Fan Mail Your kid denies what you just watched happen and you can feel your blood pressure rise. That moment is where good intentions go to die, and it is exactly where Josh Davis shows us how to slow down without becoming passive. Josh is a dad of three with a PhD in psychology and neuroscience, and he translates NLP (neurolinguistic programming) into simple, usable tools for parenting, marriage, and everyday communication. We dig into what NLP actually is, why it came out of outcome oriented psychotherapy, and how it turns “be a better parent” into skills you can practice. Josh shares a real at home example of pacing and leading during kid chaos , plus the small language shifts that help children regulate and reconnect instead of doubling down. If you want practical dad advice that works in the kitchen, the backyard, and the car ride, this conversation stays grounded and specific. Then we workshop a common trigger: lying right to your face. Josh walks us through “Just the Facts,” a fast emotional regulation tool that separates what happened from the story we add on top, like mind reading and future catastrophizing. We also cover stronger follow up questions for kids and how to disagree with your spouse without undermining her by focusing on what problem she is trying to solve. If you want better family communication, calmer discipline, and a stronger partnership at home, listen through and try one tool this week. Subscribe, share this with a dad who needs it, and leave a review with the trigger you want us to tackle next. Project Candor: Ordinary People. Unexpected Stories How a dog taught Dr. Andy Neillie to lead. You don't have to be famous to be fascinating. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealPeopleRealLife Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

August 27, 202634 min

300 Episodes - Behind the Scenes with Brad and Hugo

Send us Fan Mail 300 Episodes sounds like a number until you remember what it’s made of: planning, recording, editing, guest scheduling, showing up on the weeks you feel inspired and the weeks you don’t. Brad and Hugo mark the milestone with a behind-the-scenes conversation about how The Brad Weisman Show started in the early COVID days and why it evolved from a real estate podcast into something bigger: leadership, curiosity, thought leadership, and real stories from real people. Along the way, they get surprise call-ins from family and friends, which turns the celebration into a reminder that community is the real fuel. They unpack podcast statistics that should wake up any creator, l ike how many shows quit around episode seven and how short the median podcast lifespan can be. Then they get practical: picking a sustainable release schedule, using “regular” guests to keep quality high, and reducing the heavy production workflow that burns most podcasters out. If you’re searching for podcasting tips, starting a podcast guidance, or ways to build a consistent content engine, this one is packed with field-tested lessons. Brad and Hugo also talk shop on the creative side: why they prefer bullet points over scripts, how a video podcast studio setup can change the feel of a show, and how intentional set design helps tell the story of the guests. They share ideas for future guests, from musicians to unusual professions, and they reflect on an important next step for any host: how to disagree respectfully without turning conversation into conflict. Plus, Brad shares an update on his upcoming book, The Human Advantage, coming in January 2027. If you’ve ever thought about launching a podcast or leveling up the one you have, listen, subscribe, and share this with a friend who needs a push. Then drop a comment with the guest you want us to bring on next and the biggest challenge you’re facing right now. --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealPeopleRealLife Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

August 20, 202636 min

High Achievement and Effective Leadership Are Different Skills

Send us Fan Mail Guest: Mark Silverman Leadership doesn’t usually fall apart because we don’t know what to do. It falls apart because pressure overrides our capacity and we take it out on the people around us. That’s why this conversation with leadership coach and author Mark Silverman hits so hard: he doesn’t just teach better management moves, he goes straight to the nervous system , the stress load you carry all day, and the triggers that turn calm adults into reactive kids in a conference room. We unpack allostatic load and why modern life keeps it sky high, leaving leaders with less room for patience, creativity, and clear decisions. Mark and I talk through the “usual suspects” that most high performers dismiss: sleep, food, play, friendships, and real connection at home. We also get into the hidden multiplier that makes work feel unbearable: the story you attach to the situation. When you can spot the extra meaning, the rumination, and the fear underneath, you stop adding stress to stress and you start showing up as the steady presence your team needs. Mark also shares his personal path from homelessness and addiction at 27 to rebuilding through AA, then later facing midlife trauma and panic that pushed him into coaching. That lived experience informs his work with executives, high achievers, and leadership teams, plus his book The Rising Leader Handbook and the upcoming audiobook. We dig into the hard transition from being the solo rainmaker to leading through others, and why letting go of the fear of getting fired can make you a better teammate, a clearer truth-teller, and a healthier human. If you want leadership development that’s actually usable on your worst day, listen through and take notes. Subscribe, share this with a leader who’s carrying too much, and leave a review with the one stress trigger you want to handle better next week. --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealPeopleRealLife Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

August 13, 202640 min

Stay Clear And Decisive Under Pressure - Angus Nelson

Send us Fan Mail Pressure is not just a feeling, it’s a force that quietly rewires how we lead. When decisions get heavier, patience gets shorter, and your mind lives in a constant hum, it’s easy to blame strategy, the market, or your team . We wanted a better answer, so we brought on executive coach and author Angus Nelson to talk about leadership stability, the ability to stay clear, calm, and decisive under sustained pressure. Angus shares the personal failure that shaped his work, then connects it to what he sees in founders and senior leaders everywhere: many “leadership problems” are actually nervous system problems in disguise. We talk practical nervous system regulation and stress recovery , from moving energy through training and sweat to tools like breathwork, visualization, meditation, and tapping. We also dig into the internal operating system, the stories we rehearse, the emotions we carry, and how identity shifts when we intentionally practice a more powerful narrative. We go deep on the success trap too: why hitting the goal can still feel empty, why every elevation creates an invitation, and how meaning and contribution change the way you build. From celebrating wins on purpose to optimizing for direction over destination in a world disrupted by AI and uncertainty, this conversation is packed with grounded mindset and executive coaching insights you can apply right away. Check out his book: Neuro Resilient Leader Listen now, then share it with a leader who’s carrying too much. Subscribe for more conversations like this, leave a review, and tell us: what’s one pressure point you want to handle with more stability? Project Candor: Ordinary People. Unexpected Stories How a dog taught Dr. Andy Neillie to lead. You don't have to be famous to be fascinating. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealPeopleRealLife Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.