Why Am I

In this episode of Why Am I, I sit down with the endlessly fascinating Steve Davis – a sidemount cave diver, podcast host, entrepreneur, and former Navy engineer. We dig deep into how Steve found his way from corporate life in Silicon Valley to running a coffee shop in New Zealand, exploring underwater caves, and hosting one of the most niche diving podcasts out there. He shares gripping cave diving stories, lessons from failure, and thoughts on reinvention, discipline, and what it really means to be calm under pressure.

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This week, Greg chats with Anton Mitchell, a gifted educator and storyteller based at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas. From his blue-collar roots to educating thousands about the hidden truths of organized crime, Anton’s journey is anything but ordinary. We dig into the nuanced history of the mob, the power of everyday choices, and what it really means to teach and learn every day.

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Welcome to the Fantasy Restaurant episode of the Why Am I Podcast, where anything goes when it comes to food! Our guest, Andy Kay, builds his dream meal, from the perfect drink to an unforgettable dessert. We talk prime rib perfection, bacon-wrapped dates, and the art of simple ingredients done right. Plus, Andy shares his thoughts on the true dining experience—whether it’s in a fine restaurant or a hole-in-the-wall gem.

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Welcome to the Fantasy Restaurant! In this episode, Jace O’Brien goes all out, crafting an extravagant meal with no less than four choices in almost every category. From mezcal negronis and root beer in frosted glasses to panang nua curry and Hong Kong fried rice, Jace creates a dining experience like no other. Plus, we talk about childhood food memories, working in high-end restaurants, and why pumpkin pie reigns supreme.

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Welcome to the warmup exercise for the Why Am I podcast called “the Fantasy Restaurant.”  In here,  my guests get to pick their favorite: drink, appetizer, main, sides, and dessert…anything goes.  Jimmy is a meat and potatoes kinda guy, and while his menu isn’t exotic, it’s a good choice any day of the week.  I hope you enjoy this meal with Jimmy.

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Hey everybody, I’m Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today.  My guest this go around is Andy Kay.  This individual is one of LA’s finest Private Investigators, but he may not be what you expect.  Not only does he travels the world helping his clients, but he also takes certain cases very personal…much the way I think I might.  After everything he’s done and seen, I figured he’d be pretty jaded, and while he does have a healthy dose of skepticism, he still sees the good in the world, and it seems he tries to embody that good himself.  I hope you enjoy this chat with Andy.

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Hey everybody, I’m Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today.  My guest this go around is Jayse OBrein.This fella is a man of many talents: he’s a voice over artist, an over the top foodie, an actor, reactor, and costco dad.  What strikes me the most about Jayse is his insanely high energy, his obvious zest for life, and the way he wants to bring everyone along with him.  There’s some definite parallels between the two of us, and I’m not just talking about our love for 90s pop culture, though I feel this might be the most important one.  At any rate, I hope you enjoy this fast paced conversation with Jayse.

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Hey everybody, I’m Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today. My guest this go around is Patrick Christmas. Imagine combining soccer, football, and frisbee…that is kind of the foundation of ultimate frisbee. Now add in quick action, full field hucks, and insane layout catches, and you might start to get an idea of why this ultimate vet decided to single handedly start an Austin ultimate pro team. If you’ve never watched a game, pop to youtube and give it a watch, then grab tickets for your local team. At any rate, I hope you enjoy this conversation with Patrick.

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Hey everybody, I’m Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today.  My guest this go around is Jimmy Diresta.  Jimmy is the first maker, a term I believe he really popularized, I started watching on youtube.  I think maker isn’t just a moniker, or even a life style for Jimmy…I think he truly has no other choice…I think it’s part of his soul…or as he describes it, the reason he’s here.  From the moment we started talking Jimmy was my cousin who he hasn’t seen for a minute, and I hope you all enjoy catching up with Jimmy.

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Welcome to the warmup exercise for the Why Am I podcast called “the Fantasy Restaurant.” In here, my guests get to pick their favorite: drink, appetizer, main, sides, and dessert…anything goes. Gary puts together a meal that seems to incorporate a lot of the foods found near his NY home…and Asia, and Greece, and Italy LOL. Though it varies a lot, it all sounds delicious. I hope you enjoy this meal with Gary.

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