As the Tour Manager for country star Jason Aldean (and former Tour Manager for Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, Alan Jackson, and Lorrie Morgan), Jake LaGrone has been behind the scenes of some of the biggest acts in country music. In this powerful episode, Jake opens up about one of the darkest nights of his life - when a gunman opened fire on more than 22,000 people at the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival in Las Vegas, in what would become the deadliest mass shooting in US history. We...

***Use code chasingmountains for 20% off your order at www.NightCapIt.com*** Have you ever wondered what it's like to appear on Shark Tank? Shirah Benarde is the Founder and inventor of NightCap, an innovative and easy-to-use product that protects the user from drink spiking. In 2021, at just 17 years old, Shirah and her brother went on ABC’s hit show, Shark Tank, and quickly earned a deal with Shark Lori Greiner. Shirah has since grown their product line, advocated for legislation that supp...

On today’s show, we sit down with Black River Entertainment artist Scotty Hasting. In 2011, Scotty was serving as a US Army Infantryman in Afghanistan, where he was ambushed by enemy combatants and shot 10 times with heavy machine gun fire. Miraculously, he was able to survive and recover, but he’s had to work hard to overcome both the physical and emotional scars. The journey has included competitive archery for the US Paralympic team and, more recently, learning to play the guitar, perform,...

Today, we discuss the AI chatbot war between ChatGPT and Grok. We explore the features and limitations of both chatbots and compare their capabilities. We also touch on the GPU power required for training AI models and the potential biases in AI-generated images. The conversation highlights the importance of competition in the AI space and the need for skepticism when it comes to AI-generated content. The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasi...

The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/ In this episode, we dive deep into the world of lab-grown meat, a new frontier in food technology that promises to revolutionize the way we eat. We discuss the recent USDA approval for cell-cultivated chicken and explore the ethical, environmental, and health implications of this controversial innovation. Is lab-grown meat the future of food, or should we stick with traditional farmi...

Homeschool is rapidly rising in popularity - we discuss what’s behind it. We review lots of data and look at successful homeschool students throughout history. Enjoy! The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/ The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Pod...

On today’s show, we react to the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump. We’re joined by friend and former guest of the show, Ben Wallick. Ben is a former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, and the owner of Vanilla Gorilla Security, an organization that offers training to law enforcement, swat teams, and civilians. The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/ The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own a...

In today's episode, we look at apartment rental rates across the US as they continue to rise. We discuss both the highest and lowest rental markets, and react to a few videos on the topic. Enjoy! The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/ The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice...

On today's show, we look at the life and professional accomplishments of Tyler Perry - actor, producer, director, writer, entrepreneur, and more. Coming from humble beginnings, he's become incredibly successful and wealthy with a few strategic moves along the way. We get into this and more - enjoy! The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/ The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our ...

A few years ago, Elon Musk launched a Tesla into space using a SpaceX rocket. Now, experts are concerned that the car may eventually collide with Earth! We get into this and more on todays show. The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/ The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advic...