Jennifer Brofer is a hard-charging, well-organized, US Marine Corps Veteran (and current CA State Guard Officer), who has taken life by the balls and is creating a name for herself in Hollywood. I couldn't be happier with this interview! We talk about all kinds of things from her ten years with the Marine Corps, to moving out to LA and finding a family within the Veteran community. And, of course, we get a peek into what she does for herself to make sure she stays true to herself despite have literally a bajillion responsibilities. Find her on ALL of these Instagram pages, and give every one of them a follow! Right Face Productions: @rightfaceproductions Right Face Podcast: @rightfacepodcast Dick Talk & Mimosas :@dicktalk_n_mimosas California State Guard: @castateguard Pin-Ups for Vets: @pinupsforvets Veterans in Media and Entertainment: @vmeconnect Loft Ensemble: @loftensemble (Follow me too: @PaddricRyan @MoreThanJustBacon)

This week, I talk to my favorite person, who I've known for a little while. He's an amazing dad, incredible husband, and probably the smartest human I know. He's been through a lot of changes in the past few years, and we talk about life changes, how he's dealt with it all, watches, video games, and aliens. Yes, aliens. It wouldn't be a podcast these days without mentioning aliens.... Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyQ70yVFq_yF2AORb0skSg IG: @PaddricRyan

Jared Amrhein has become one of my dearest friends. He was there for me in probably the most difficult time in my life, and we bonded over.... Meat. He's currently on active duty with the US Navy, and he has a pretty interesting insight into surviving long deployments, although the latest development in his life (recently becoming a father) will be a true test of his will in keeping true to himself. Enjoy! Be sure to follow @PaddricRyan and @MoreThanJustBacon on Instagram!

This week, I talk to another one of my best friends in the entire universe, Rich Salazar! We've done a lot together, even showered together - multiple times. lol Rich is an outstanding human. He's a great father and husband, and a truly incredible friend. He drops some knowledge on how to be More Than Just Bacon; even blowing my mind a bit on his impeccable word selection. This is an absolutely wonderful interview, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! IG: @PaddricRyan and @MoreThanJustBacon

This is a follow up episode with Alicia. We decided to do audio only this time! We tie off a few loose ends from stories told in the previous episode, what it's like to have her husband around full-time while he's on leave, some parenting stuff, and what she's doing for herself to stay sane through the ups and downs of life. Find me on YouTube by searching for More Than Just Bacon! IG: @paddricryan @morethanjustbacon

Alicia and her husband Jared are relatively new friends of mine, but they've quickly become two of my favorite people. Alicia joins me in person for a wonderful chat about all kinds of things. We talk about what her childhood was like, what military spouse life is like, becoming a new parent, and even (trigger warning) abortion. Perfect example of a normal conversation for Alicia and I. Be sure to keep an eye out for the follow up to this episode in a few weeks! It'll be audio only, so we won't be live on YouTube for that one. IG: @morethanjustbacon @paddricryan

Evan mutha-truckin' SNELL! Evan is one of my oldest and best friends ever, and I'm so overjoyed that I got to have him on the show! We talk about our history together, drumming, drum corps, family life, marriage.... even what it's like to put aside some of your passions to pursue a little stability. And, we definitely find out how Evan is More Than Just Bacon. IG: @MoreThanJustBacon @ PaddricRyan

We finally did it! First interview on More Than Just Bacon! Manny is a great friend of mine, we've known each other for almost 20 years. He's a musician, composer, father, husband, and apparently a budding wine maker! We do a little catching up, and talk about all of the things he's doing to survive the COVID situation, which ended up kind of forcing him to be More Than Just Bacon. Check out Manny's upcoming project: https://www.instantseats.com/?fuseaction=home.artist&VenueID=3&artistid=21741&fbclid=IwAR1rbFZMju_u1Yfe_B9BRvjbbGeOS13oNFkMlW2BiCPucS4IV7qkThIn2gk IG: MoreThanJustBacon IG: PaddricRyan

It's been a long time! But, I'm back! This is a reboot of the podcast. I've rebranded a bit and I'm continuing the podcast with guests! Consider this episode a complete reboot of the podcast; I dive into my life story, as well as how the podcast will continue going forward. We're going to broadcast live on YouTube (search for More Than Just Bacon), then I'll post the audio version on all the major platforms. At the end of this episode, I tell you who my very first guest will be! Tune in on 25 Feb 2021 on YouTube at 1900 (7pm) Eastern Standard Time to catch it live!! IG: @morethanjustbacon @paddricryan [email protected]

Last time I talked a little about trusting myself. This week, I expand a little on that and also talk quite a bit about instincts and how to deal with them. Some of what I say might shock you... IG: @morethanjustbacon