David's Saturday Night Sit Back (DSNSB)
When I started this show, I had no clear direction — no perfect plan, no “ideal guest.” So, I committed to recording 21 episodes and figured if something clicked, I’d keep going. Around episode 12, a guest flipped the script and started asking me the hard questions. I was terrified to publish it — but I’d be a hypocrite to ask for people’s truth if I wasn’t willing to give mine. Then a 17-year-old approached me at the gym after hearing my story. He told me that at 16, he tried to take his own life. And somehow, hearing that episode gave him the hope to keep going. This podcast is now a mission: to tell personal stories with an aim light the internal fire in young men and women across the globe who are walking through the dark night of their journey.
Episodes
After 17 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, Maya Gray left everything behind—including a stable life—and lived in a foreign airport for six months. What led her there? This story will stop you in your tracks.
This episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back features Maya Gray—speaker, author of The Longest Layover, former military leader, and one of the most resilient souls to ever sit in our chair.
She shares her journey fr...
Merry Christmas y’all!
Welcome to the 3rd Annual DSNSB Christmas Hootenanny — a wildly festive, hilariously unfiltered holiday episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back.
This week, we take a break from the usual sit‑down interviews and invite friends Ben Taylor and Nick Hartley to talk about everything Christmassy — from favorite holiday memories and hot takes to chaotic family stories, trivia, laughs, and storie...
This week on David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, I sit down with my friend Nick Hartley — an engineer-turned-comedian who works with autistic kids by day and performs stand-up comedy by night. Nick is equal parts hilarious, thoughtful, disciplined, chaotic, spiritual, and honest about the mistakes he’s made.
We talk about the beauty and advantage of autism, childhood patterns that shape us, faith, values, responsibility, ...
In this episode, Sean Stuart shares how he left the corporate world, lost 50 pounds, and found his voice through stand-up comedy. We explore his journey with sobriety, his experience performing at open mics inside a church of Scientology, and what he's learned from appearing on Kill Tony five times. This episode is raw, reflective, and laugh-out-loud funny — from stories of nude beaches and gym culture to his vie...
Combat sports. Coffee culture. Community.
Arian Soltero went from aspiring law enforcement officer to MMA fighter, to strength & conditioning coach, to coffee entrepreneur.
Raised in Palo Alto with deep Mexican American roots, Arian’s journey is one of identity, mentorship, and building trust.
We explore how boxing reshaped his mindset, how he utilizes FBI techniques to build trust, and how Strong C...
He got the lowest grade in his entrepreneurship class, was rejected from business school, and got fired from a startup.
Today? Ryan Atkinson is the Founder of Spacebar Visuals—a six-figure video agency helping 75+ B2B startups craft explainer videos that drive real results. He’s also hosted podcasts with over 10M downloads, including UpFlip and TechGuide.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
- How failure fueled his amb...
What if walking away from someone else was the first step toward walking back to yourself?
In today’s episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, Patrick Green shares his story of transformation—from small-town beginnings in Ohio to leading clients in top-tier consulting firms. But his real evolution happened outside the boardroom.
We dive into:
- Navigating fatherlessness and identity
- Ending a marriage and starting ove...
What if you were given a second chance at life — one you never thought you’d get?
This week on David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, Ambrian Nielson, singer‑songwriter and founder of AlphaWell, opens up about her journey from childhood in Thailand to battling suicidal ideations and redefining her relationship with God through music, fitness, and grace.
In one of the most vulnerable conversations ever aired on DSNSB, Ambrian ...
Allan Bader didn’t just survive—he built a business empire.
Five years ago, Allan was addicted to heroin and meth, broke, homeless, and hopeless. Today? He’s sober, successful, and running a 7-figure Amazon brand. In this episode, Allan opens up about the lowest moments of his life—including being raided multiple times, pointing an AR-15 at a team of cops, and losing everything.
But that’s not where the story ends.
From ...
What do acne, boxing, and gladiator battles have in common? They all show up in this week’s episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back.
Today’s guest is Jon Schorle—also known as Papa Piglet—a hybrid athlete, boxer, creative, and deep thinker. From the streets of Folsom, CA to the trails of Lady Bird Lake, Jon has walked a winding path toward self-acceptance, creative growth, and honest living.
In this wide-ranging and ...
What do you get when a U.S. Marine turned stand-up comedian joins me on the mic for over 3 hours? Absolute chaos, some laughs, and a few moments of unexpected wisdom.
This week, I’m joined by Isac Kane Brown — stand-up comic, podcaster, and my first-ever four-time guest. Isac’s one of the few people I can sit with and just talk with no filter, no plan, and no pressure. This episode is everything from hilarious to heart...
Alex Hertlein is a stand-up comic, former junior hockey player, and one of the most mysterious guests I’ve ever had on. With almost zero social media presence, Alex walked away from his life in Denver — hockey stick and all — to chase laughs in Austin. You might’ve seen him on Kill Tony (#728), but today he’s here to unpack everything from Catholic guilt to conspiracy theories, anger management to Zyn addiction, and t...
At just 22 years old, Rilan Quinones has already built a coaching business, competed in bodybuilding, and launched a growing YouTube channel — but the journey hasn’t always been smooth. In this episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, we dive into the full origin story of “the kid.”
From D1 baseball dreams to struggles with body dysmorphia and finding faith, Rilan shares how he turned personal pain into purpose. We ...
Tonight on David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, things get raw, real, and downright ridiculous. Liv, Frank, and Fearn join me in the studio for a 3-person episode that ranges from childhood trauma and relationship failures to comedy breakdowns and unexpected sexual invites.
We talk about why men don’t approach women anymore, what we love and hate about our closest friends and partners, and how vulnerability can be hilariou...
Eric Ogle went from 240 pounds, self-loathing, and isolation… to shredded, sober, and in service to others.
In this vulnerable and motivating conversation, Eric shares the true story behind his transformation—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. A former YoCast co-host and 10+ year Alphalete athlete, Eric has helped over 250 people rebuild their confidence and their bodies through his Earned Physique S...
This week on David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, I’m joined by Jack Maverick Lee Ertz — a Columbia-educated psychology major and former D1 football player whose life changed when his body gave out.
From childhood prayers and Catholic roots to coming up with his own theories and psychology, Jack’s story is a raw dive into the way trauma can shape — and re-shape — your sense of self.
We talk about ambition, identity, faith, ...
What makes someone leave a dream job at Pebble Beach… to tell jokes on stage in Austin, Texas?
Tonight on David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, Annie Teicher joins the show — a former Division I golfer turned PGA pro, now chasing punchlines in one of the hardest industries on Earth: comedy.
Annie opens up about her Midwest roots, the discipline of golf, her early stumbles in stand-up, and why she’s only targeting specific cl...
He Survived a Near-Death Fall & Found Meaning in the Absurd | Jason Fearn on Comedy, War, & Nihilism
From military drone ops to stand-up comedy, Jason Fearn’s life has been anything but ordinary.
In this raw, philosophical, and hilarious episode, Jason opens up about surviving a near-death fall, embracing nihilism, struggling with a speech impediment, and finding freedom in the chaos of comedy.
We talk drugs, war, trauma, identity, brotherhood, and why he believes he’s on Earth to “do a job and leave.”
A must-listen for...
Thomas Hajduk was told “no” 73 times before hearing a single “yes.”
In this episode, we dive into the emotional, creative, and gritty reality of launching a startup from scratch — without AI, without shortcuts, and without instant success.
Thomas — founder of Natura Pine and branding expert behind companies like Starforge, Mythic Talent, and MadMushroom — shares his entrepreneurial highs and lows, including sellin...
"Be real, or be forgotten."
Noah Susong — The Good Vibes Guy — has faced betrayal, heartbreak, and identity shifts, but still chooses to show up with joy, discipline, and purpose.
In this honest, funny, and inspiring episode, Noah shares his journey from Waterloo baseball dreams to running his own businesses, the lessons he’s learned about faith, forgiveness, and self-worth, and why keeping promises to yoursel...
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