Matt and I worked at McLeodUSA, a red hot telecom startup in the late 90's.

It has been at least 15 years since we have sat face to face and had a long conversation.

We discuss September 11th 2001, gun control among many others.

The focus that brought us back together was the tragic loss of Matt's brother.

From topics ranging from the pain of adolescence and going through the process of divorce.

This is meant to be an opportunity for Peyton to preserve her perspective and have a good three and a half hour recount of who she and her father was.

I love you my viking princess. Always and forever.

Dadda

Working alongside one of my best friends (And the only other person allowed to tattoo me) Josh Fields, Matt's artwork accounts for nearly half of all of my work.

While we have spent hundreds of hours together in the tattoo chair I had yet to find appropriate time to learn of his origin story.

When we met, Matt didn't know me from Jack. He still reached out his hand and offered his amazing talent to a stranger who once dreamed of getting work like only people like he could do.

Matt talks about the place he came from and the artist he has become.

I am forever grateful for his insight, commitment and friendship and look back to sitting in his chair at Platinum Rose Tattoo very soon.

Small world side note : Years ago I used to peruse tattoo magazines and the early internet. I would often come across studio who's artwork I loved. The name was "Seppuku Tattoo" . I would learn in this sit down conversation years after I met him, that he was part owner and artist at that studio.

We discuss what the future has in store in terms of competition, coaching and life.

Erik sits down with me to have a frank and open conversation about his life and journey towards his present career.

In a time of high scrutiny and publicity regarding police brutality Erik weighs in on things we can consider to improve the safety of our citizens. Law enforcement being a part of that citizenship.

Thank you Erik for providing your perspective and taking a role of leadership in developing new opportunities for officers to learn the life saving skills we hold so dear.

I get to chat with a high school classmate for the first time since our Sophomore year.

The lovely Meghann Croy sits down to catch up and have a very candid conversation about trauma, loss and the lessons we have learned along the way.

With the occasional random side topic of course...

Thank you Meghann for the perspective, memories and the great conversation.

I sit down and enjoy what may be the most candid and revealing conversation I've ever had with my mother.

A wild child at heart my mom has been through and seen it all, and I possible am only now getting the opportunity to peer into who she was, before she had me.

There are secrets previously unrevealed that I am just now learning for the first time in my life and were never previously disclosed.

My mom bestowed upon me the importance of logic and reason. Without her perspective I would not enjoy the opportunities in life I presently enjoy.

She has played a strong part in my success in martial arts and any other mediums.

Her strength is evident in her candor, honesty and self reflection.

Thank you mom. For everything.

We discuss a wide variety of subjects from time in combat to relationships and business ownership.

All over two ice cold Mountain Dew's.

A couple is talking about the most intimate parts of their relationship.

The host offers an opportunity for the guest to completely pick apart his character. And she does.

The guest, is my wife Courtney Koch.

She is the most fitting and ready to offer a scathing review of all my largest personal pitfalls. This was a step I wanted to take immediately to ensure an accurate portrayal of who I am.

Wait for it...