Why Am I

What drives someone from a childhood of pirating games to building a startup accelerator that spans countries? In this episode, Jason W. Taylor opens up about relentless ambition, fear-driven success, and why he believes entrepreneurism is humanity’s greatest force for good. Jason shares how computer camp shaped his future, why failure isn’t something to be feared, and the power of building in the domain you know best. He’s candid, funny, and incredibly driven. You don’t want to miss this one.

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Ever wonder what your dream meal would be if anything was on the table? In this episode of The Fantasy Restaurant, Steve Davis walks us through his ideal lineup—complete with salt and pepper squid, a classic New Zealand lamb rack, and a custard-topped fruit pie that’ll make you reconsider everything you thought you knew about dessert. Along the way, we talk Kiwi cuisine, nostalgic dinners in San Jose, and why Americans are missing out on the magic of meat pies.

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Step into the “Fantasy Restaurant” with host Greg and guest Anton Mitchell as they craft a dream meal from scratch. From spicy cherry-infused old fashioneds to jerk chicken sliders and dual mains featuring papardelle and lamb chops, Anton takes familiar flavors and elevates them to something extraordinary. This warm-up episode sets the table for storytelling, flavor, and nostalgia.

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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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