Podcasts by Eat Slay Live

Episode #66- Steve McKinney- Slayzillian Black Belt from 2023-10-31T17:57:36

Steve McKinney is a former professional softball player and Champion Bodybuilder, he's been a gym owner and trainer for 30+ years, is a Pastor, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, a new grandfat...

Episode #65: Nick Darr- On the Slaydio from 2023-10-10T18:18:16

The boyz have Nick Darr in the ESL Studio. He talks about going from a parttime early morning weekend newscaster to owning the radio station and The Big Z Media Group.

Todd an...

Epsisode #64: Tommy Karlas- Singer/Song Slayer from 2023-10-04T20:07:34

Ross turns 40.
The boyz have #1 Nashville songwriter/Singer Tommy Karlas in the ESL Studio. Tommy tells his story on how he got started in music, getting his first guitar from a dumpster, per...

Episode #63: Jake Hecht- Slaying Fights to Slaying Fires from 2023-09-18T12:29

The boyz have former UFC Veteran and now Missouri Fireman Jake Hecht in the studio. Jake tells his story going from high school wrestling, training at Matt Hughes' gym, coaching in Ireland, ...

Episode #62: Mike Waldo (Part 2)- Slayers Edition from 2023-09-05T16:23:29

Legendary Hall of Fame Coach Mike Waldo is back in the studio to talk about his players. The boyz run through all 17 All-State players that Coach had throughout his career as well as many others...

Episode #61: Mike Waldo (Part 1)- Slay to Prepare, Prepare to Slay from 2023-08-29T19:06:13

The boyz bring in Hall of Fame basketball coach Mike Waldo. They talk about his journey to 727 wins in his career, being called "stalldo Waldo", his legendary game day preparation, his...

Episode #60: Dr. Geoffrey Turner- The Slaygina Chronicles from 2023-08-22T18:59:19

The Boyz have on Dr. Geoffrey Turner, OBGYN. Dr. T tell his story of becoming a gynecologist. Dr. T has delivered nearly 4500 babies. He answers the tough questions the boyz throw at him such as...

Episode #59: Rich Binning- Slaying for the Children from 2023-08-16T00:21:53

The boyz talk about the movie The Sound of Freedom.

On this episode is Rich Binning. Rich has been involved in anti sex trafficking work for 17 years and has done so in Guatemala, Kenya,...

Episode # 58: Melissa Georgeoff- Slaying for the Unseen from 2023-05-08T15:02:20

Melissa Georgeoff is currently the Chief Contracting Officer for Advent, Life Tech, and Aeratech. A specialty company specializing in invasive & non-invasive ventilators for children & adults needi...

Episode #57: Kory Stassi- Slay Doctor from 2023-04-24T00:45:41

Stassi Chiropractic & Wellness Center owner Kory Stassi. • It’s “Jersey day” in the ESL Studio for the Lauxecutioners compliments of brother Ty. • Todd says he never wears a tank top but can’t stop...

Episode #56: Dar Bryant- 360: A Full Slay from 2023-04-10T10:23:53

Dar Bryant is the author of 360: A Full Circle, an inspirational speaker, and the Director of the Dream Center in Alton, IL. Dar talks about cooking meth, counterfeiting, 2 stints in prison, lan...

Episode #55: Liz, Jess, and Lauren- Sisters of the Slay from 2023-03-28T13:47:45

The boyz have some boss babes in the studio.... Liz Campbell, Jessica Grace, and Lauren Wright.

Todd talks about reading at Ross' daughter's school. The girls discuss the trials ...

Episode #54: Franki Cambeletta: Slayanormal Investigator from 2023-03-14T15:31:09

The boyz have on Franki Cambeletta. He is the owner of Shift Films, host of the Haunted Garage Podcast and The Lost boys of Hannibal Podcast. He also puts on an annual horror film festival in St...

Episode #53: Steve Porter- Giving the Slay by Slay from 2023-03-06T14:00:02

The boyz talk about a controversial topic involving their brother. The Boyz receive a gift from a listener. 

Steve Porter- A Hall of Fame Sports reporter talks about his 40+ year car...

Episode #52: The J Show Podcast relaunch- Slay on, J on. from 2023-02-16T22:46:51

The Boyz have on the girlz from The J Show Podcast, Jenna and Jess. After a 2+ year podcation they are relaunching in the ESL Studio. They talk about where they have been, what their show is abo...

Episode #51: Cody Beck- Ghost Slayer from 2023-02-14T11:38:04

The boyz bring on Cody Beck who was instrumental in helping them get their podcast going. Cody has worked in business start ups in New York and Ireland. Cody is the co-host of the American Haunt...

Episode #50- Slay on, Slayin’ on- The Lauxecutioners look at 50. from 2023-02-06T16:18:22

The boyz talk about their journey through 50 episodes. They discuss what they have learned, favorite moments, biggest fails, top listens and views, give advice, etc.

Episode 49.5: 50th pre-show: Slayers speak out from 2023-02-01T22:45

As we approach our 50th episode we want to hear from our listeners, The Slayers.

- questions for us

-feedback

-favorite guest/episode 

- any anyone you would lik...

Episode #49: Thomas Harrell- Serial Slayer from 2023-01-29T22:05:59

The boyz talk about approaching 50 episodes. Todd gives an update on The Kindly Savage Circuit.

Thomas Harrell is owner/founder/director of 10 businesses. He talks about his journey, his ...

Episode #48: Hugh Halter- Uncommonly Slaying from 2023-01-23T01:49:07

Hugh owns multiple businesses, including Post Commons. He is a pastor, author of many books, speaker, etc. He tells his story which may or may not involve middle school, a trombone case, and weed.•...

Episode #47: Brittany Dwyer: Slaying at the Disco from 2023-01-15T23:45

Todd asks Ross about his 2023 so Ross will ask him. •Ross does some research.• Todd has a new happier version.•The Studio has one video shot but it’s high def at least• Brittany Dwyer talks about h...

Episode #46: Willard Wallace: Slaying to the Oldies from 2022-12-20T14:38:25

Willard Wallace. Educator for 33 years. In his 80's and still slaying. Todd wears his high school letter jacket as Mr. Wallace was his Principal. Ross mans the sound effects. Mr. Wallace talks a...

Episode #45: Todd (solo)- Slaysistency from 2022-12-02T22:07:24

A work issue causes Ross to have to cancel so Todd does a "Toddcast". He rambles about consistency, books, a future guest, and an appearance from Knuckles the one eyed wonder dawg occurs.  ...

Episode #44: Laura Burton: Eat to Slay. from 2022-11-21T04:00:14

Laura Burton is a Nurse Practitioner who is Certified in Functional Medicine and has a passion for health and wellness. She believes functional medicine is the future of health care which is findin...

Episode #43: Aaron Kellim- L.A. to Slay from 2022-11-13T22:53:30

Aaron Kellim is a singer, songwriter in Los Angeles and the owner of Be Kind. apparel. The Boyz find out about his journey. 

Todd denies ever being sick.  Ross denies Todd's den...

Episode #42: Jonathan Denney: Play and Slay. from 2022-11-07T03:17:42

The boyz bring in Head Coach of the Southwestern Illinois College Women’s Basketball Team, owner and Head Coach of the The Hawks, and legendary Civic Memorial Girls coach Jonathan Denney. •He talks...

Episode #41: Phil Schneider- Pray It and Slay It (** edit** this episode is only 1:23 not 2:46.) from 2022-10-27T21:55:01

***Edited*** This episode only an hour 23 long not 2:46. The Boyz bring in the Illinois District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Phil Schneider.  Todd breaks out his 11 year old "Pastor Ph...

Slay It, Don’t Play It. (40th Episode) from 2022-10-12T12:10:24

Just the boyz on this one. They intro their new awesome theme song. Ross thinks he’s running this episode. Todd talks marriage. Ross talks 5 year plan. Todd is rantivational. Ross steals the 2021 c...

Kris Tharp: Badge of Change from 2022-09-19T16:41:17

The boyz conversed with sitting State Senator for our district Kris Tharp. Kris is a 25 year law enforcement veteran. He will be running to keep his seat in about 50 days. He talks about growing up...

99 Problems at Woodstock: Toby Miller (Fest attendee) from 2022-09-01T16:58:06

The Woodstock '99 Documentary is trending on Netflix documenting the issues plaquing the festival. The boyz interview local resident Toby Miller who attended the fest when he was 19 years old an...

Season #3 Ep: 15: Ric Johns- The G.A.T.A. G.O.A.T. from 2022-07-25T12:09:52

Ric Johns, Hall of Fame football coach, talks success at an early age, regrets, selling your program, motivation, stories of glory days, Championships, etc

Season 3 Ep # 14: Ted Prehn-Suits to Boots from 2022-07-05T16:48:05

Ted Prehn businessman, farmer, politician. Todd talks about eyeing Teds wife. Ted discusses becoming an entrepreneur at 19, losing it all, bouncing back, getting married on the Capital Building ste...

Season 3 Episode #13: Ms (Debra) Pitts: The Principled PrinciPAL from 2022-06-19T22:37:34

The boyz get right into. The beloved Ms Pitts talks growing up in Chicago, taking the el train to school, her almost dance career, her mom’s influence, “the last drink of water”, her legacy, basket...

Season 3 Ep #12: Birthdays and Funerals from 2022-06-13T12:47:35

Just the boyz. They talk intro music, Ross speaking at his mentors funeral, Todd close to death, Ross putting the lord in landlord, Todd rants about health and brags, the passing of a friend Mike D...

Season 3 episode #11 Steve Medford: Little Big Man. from 2022-06-06T12:16:11

The boyz talk Thunderpits and Pavilions (again). Steve Medford talks going door to door to start his business, being a head coach today and why he resigned, the economy, and he almost cries.

Season 3 Episode #10: Sean Mitchell: Sole of an Entrepreneur from 2022-04-29T15:29:07

On their first video podcast the boyz bring in teenage custom shoe maker Sean Mitchell. As a senior in high school Sean has two businesses.  Hear and see his story from the new ESL studio.&...

Season 3 Episode #9: Joe Silkwood: Mayor of the Hall of Fame from 2022-03-14T15:29:58

The boyz talk about their new outside projects: The Thunderpit and The Pavilion. and about their new studio. *Joe Silkwood talks about being signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Cardinals, his...

Season 3 Episode #8: Chief Brad Wells- The Last Boy Scout from 2022-02-14T03:17:11

Police Chief of Wood River Brad Wells.*Todd brings his own gift* The boyz talk mentors and eulogies* I’m not crying you’re crying* Chief talks homicide investigations, says the word mitochondrial, ...

Season 3 episode #7: ESL vs. Everyone from 2022-01-24T01:13

*Intro is a tribute to Meatloaf. *Todd discusses his sabbatical from life* Ross talks new plan for working out/eating (see below). * Ross questions Todd saying he has danced 37 times at Fast Eddies...

Season 3- #6: You Know Jak Podcast Takeover from 2022-01-17T18:24:07

Kevin Jaklevic, Host of the You Know Jak Podcast, comes in and turns the mics on the boyz.

Season 3- #5: Sarah Smith: Colonel America from 2021-12-06T13:47:09

The boyz have Sarah Smith in to tell her story. She’s a Judge, Colonel, Mother, Philanthropist, Truth Crusader, etc. •Sarah brings gifts and the boyz turn into children opening them. • They talk ab...

Season 3 #4: Not Sponsored by Pfizer from 2021-11-21T23:28:21

The boyz talk the carnivore diet challenge, the vaccine, the Rittenhouse case, a new studio, Yellowstone, future guests, a show takeover, a cameo appearance, etc

Season 3 #3: Al Womack: National Champion Mentor from 2021-11-08T11:47:52

The boyz bring in Executive Director of the Alton Boys and Girls club Al Womack. * Todd rants about che...

Season 3 #2: Marcos Pulido- Brotecting and Serving. from 2021-10-25T16:18:26

The Boyz talk to Alton Police Chief Marcos Pulido. * Ross goes to the Thunderdome * Todd tells haters to suck it. * Marcos talks about his journey, his leaders...

Season 3 #1: Two Recaps and a Ric Flair from 2021-10-11T16:45:06

The boyz are back to Slay Season 3. They do some recapping, talk Thunderdomes, babies, give advice, and talk future.

Season 2 #17: Jonah White: Son of Five Bears from 2021-05-18T17:31:22

Jonah White, founder of Billy Bob Teeth. 

* The Boyz mostly keep their mouths shut, you’re welcome. 

* Jonah talks living in a school bus with goats, having a dirt floor,...

Season 2 #15: Dan Smith: Boyz 2 Men from 2021-04-19T02:35:08

The Lauxecutioners rap with the first Executive Director of the Bethalto Boys Club.
*Ross' ESL job = turn computer on. Todd's ESL= everything else.
*Todd gets mushy right from the start. Listen

Season 2 #16: Dan Smith: Boyz 2 Men from 2021-04-19T02:35:08

The Lauxecutioners rap with the first Executive Director of the Bethalto Boys Club. *Ross' ESL job = turn computer on. Todd's ESL= everything else. *Todd gets mushy right from the start. *Ross gets...

Season 2 #14: Tony Pizzo: One Goal, Everyone Knows the Rules from 2021-04-10T21:06:16

The Lauxecutioners sit down and converse with co-owner of the renowned pizzeria, Romas.

*Todd causes the guest to hold a gun to his head with the intro song.

*Ross calls th...

Season 2 #15: Tony Pizzo: One Goal, Everyone Knows the Rules from 2021-04-10T21:06:16

The Lauxecutioners sit down and converse with co-owner of the renowned pizzeria, Romas.

*Todd causes the guest to hold a gun to his head with the intro song.

*Ross calls them "grin...

Season 2 #13: The Lauxecutioners: How to Win Friends from 2021-04-01T00:54:58

No guest, just the boyz talking trash. *Todd mentions beer, prostitutes, and douche bags while speaking at his church. *Ross coincidentally goes to Vegas. * Todd didn’t want to do the show, is doom...

Season 2 #14: The Lauxecutioners: How to Win Friends from 2021-04-01T00:54:58

No guest, just the boyz talking trash. *Todd mentions beer, prostitutes, and douche bags while speaking at his church. *Ross coincidentally goes to Vegas. * Todd didn’t want to do the show, is doom...

Season 2 #13: JD Lorton- The Godfather of Grafton from 2021-03-10T17:25:48

JD Lorton is the Director of Operations for Aeries Winery, Grafton Zipline, Grafton Skytour (Gondola), Aeries Resort, etc etc. He’s a coach and former teacher.

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Season 2 #12: JD Lorton- The Godfather of Grafton from 2021-03-10T17:25:48

JD Lorton is the Director of Operations for Aeries Winery, Grafton Zipline, Grafton Skytour (Gondola), Aeries Resort, etc etc. He’s a coach and former teacher.

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Season 2 #12: Karolina Zavisiute- She runs this mutha... from 2021-02-14T23:46:32

*Todd has a “brain trust”. *Ross is a sound engineer. *Todd giving shout outs. *Ross hopes people show up to his new bar. *Todd drops a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT and Ross fears for his life. *The boyz h...

Season 2 #11: Karolina Zavisiute- She runs this mutha... from 2021-02-14T23:46:32

*Todd has a “brain trust”.
*Ross is a sound engineer.
*Todd giving shout outs.
*Ross hopes people show up to his new bar.
*Todd drops a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT and Ross fears for his li...

Season 2 #11: Brent Hawkins- Cornfield to NFL field from 2021-02-01T01:49:53

Ex-NFL football player Brent Hawkins tells his story.  -Todd talks the search for the new Thunderdome.  -Ross gives opening date for the Brickhouse expansion.  -They're both sick of hearing each ot...

Season 2 #10: Brent Hawkins- Cornfield to NFL field from 2021-02-01T01:49:53

Ex-NFL football player Brent Hawkins tells his story. 
-Todd talks the search for the new Thunderdome. 
-Ross gives opening date for the Brickhouse expansion. 
-They're both sick of hea...

Season 2 #10: Eddie Sholar- Legends are Earned not Given. from 2021-01-18T03:26:40

Eddie Sholar, owner of the World Famous Fast Eddies Bon Air.

-Todd says he wants to start "tramping".

-Ross calls Todd uninteresting.

-Todd talks about his buddy Matt Hughes...

Season 2 #9: Eddie Sholar- Legends are Earned not Given. from 2021-01-18T03:26:40

Eddie Sholar, owner of the World Famous Fast Eddies Bon Air.

-Todd says he wants to start "tramping".

-Ross calls Todd uninteresting.

-Todd talks about his buddy...

Season 2 #9: Amy Garrett: Wonder Woman AF from 2021-01-09T00:12:38

Attorney and philanthropist *Todd drops a bomb and Ross diffuses it. *Amy talks about breaking gender barriers, Pro Bono work, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elvis, Rosa P...

Season 2 #8: Amy Garrett: Wonder Woman AF from 2021-01-09T00:12:38

Attorney and philanthropist *Todd drops a bomb and Ross diffuses it. *Amy talks about breaking gender barriers, Pro Bono work, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elvis, Rosa...

Season 2 #8: Jeremy Genin- Your Dad's Rap Group from 2020-12-19T00:47:34

Jeremy is an entrepreneur, gym owner, trainer, fighter, musician, comedian, photographer and possibly an alien.

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* The boyz lose control right from the start. 

* Tod...

Season 2 #7: Adam Marburger: Life isn’t going to submit itself. from 2020-12-14T00:38:34

Adam is an entrepreneur, a martial artist, a coach, a mentor, and a student of life. His energy and grind will motivate you. 

• Todd keeps receiving Blue Ribbons due to l...

Season 2 #6: Sergeant Margaret- M.O.M. (Maker of Men) from 2020-12-07T00:18:05

The boyz have their mom on who they affectionately refer to as Sergeant Margaret or Sarge . Truth ensues. 

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*30 seconds in Sarge gives Ross “the look” for his langua...

Season 2 #5: Erik Vandiver: He delivers from 2020-12-01T15:38:26

Erik discusses being an essential UPS driver, being a local partying legend, depression, physical fitness. *Todd thinks his neighbor is dead. *Ross brags he wasn’t late for once. *Todd talks about ...

Season 2 #4: Happy Slaysgiving Pilgrims from 2020-11-23T02:49:19

• Todd gives a history lesson which turns into a pissedstory lesson • Ross misses the distance the Mayflower traveled by 2,700 miles. His wings are good though. • Todd says the pilgrims had one shi...

Bonus Ep. #3: Win the Day w/Todd from 2020-11-16T17:23:26

Get a check in the Win column by knocking off a high priority task each day...giving someone a compliment. Todd talks about how this can be a way for you to be that little change you would like ...

Bonus Ep #2: Win the Day w/Todd from 2020-11-16T17:20:21

Get a check in the Win column by knocking off a high priority task each day...reading. Todd describes an easy way to do it while also showing how thought provoking one page a day can be. 

Bonus Episode #1: Win the Day w/Todd from 2020-10-19T12:50:50

Todd talks about a strategy he uses to win the day, win the week, win your life. A video of this episode can also be found on the Eat. Slay. Live. Facebook page.

Season 2 #3: I’m Too Sexy for this Podcast: De’Laney Ortiz from 2020-10-08T21:03:16

Their guest, De’Laney Ortiz, tells his inspirational story from growing up in a small rural town in Illinois to walking runways in New York. From washing dishes to being a contracted model with Ame...

Season 2 #3-De’Laney Ortiz: I’m Too Sexy for this Podcast. from 2020-10-08T21:03:16

Their guest, De’Laney Ortiz, tells his inspirational story from growing up in a small rural town in Illinois to walking runways in New York. From washing dishes to being a contracted model with Ame...

Season 2 Ep. #2: A Kevin Bacon-less Lauxdown from 2020-08-27T13:53:40

The boyz rant and rage. 

—Ross can hula hoop through a Cheerio. 

—Todd likes his bedfellows to be thick like a brick..literally. 

— Ross likes his coffee like...

Season 2 Ep. #1: We are Team U.S. of Freaking A from 2020-08-03T00:53

Season #2 begins: - The Boyz discuss what they have been doing during their podcast "sabbatical". -The Boyz have their first on air fight. Which makes them go off air and then come back on air all ...

#5: Hursts So Good from 2020-05-07T18:45:50

The story of musician and professional photographer Billy Hurst.

-The walkout songs continue.

- For some reason the boyz show their faces.

- Billy's Listening Ro...

#5: Billy Hurst: Hursts So Good from 2020-05-07T18:45:50

The story of musician and professional photographer Billy Hurst. -The walkout songs continue. - For some reason the boyz show their faces. - Billy's Listening Room Studio makes the Brick Studio it'...

#4: Sorry, Goose, but it’s time to buzz the tower. from 2020-04-29T23:44:40

First guest in the studio: Dave Galanti tells his story of going from an Army pilot in Desert Storm to owning his own law firm. ...

#4: Dave Galanti: Sorry, Goose, but it’s time to buzz the tower. from 2020-04-29T23:44:40

First guest in the studio: Dave Galanti tells his story of going from an Army pilot in Desert Storm to owning his own law firm. ...

#3 Welcome to the Thunderdome: Todd’s Story from 2020-04-10T14:09:02

Todd talks about: * his quest for the heavyweight championship of the world. * Underwear and tires. * How he was the Doc Holiday of the police department . * Getting women to his wood paneled garag...

#2: Brick by Brick: Ross’ story from 2020-03-25T01:51:19

#2. •Todd delivers tragic news, talks about fighting in his whitey tighties, reveals another crush, pretends to listen to Ross; • Ross tells his story on how his business, The Brickhouse, came to f...

#1 - Welcome from 2020-03-12T15:56:57

After months of preparations, hours upon hours of studio time, relentless research and development, and many beers to make sure our first podcast is a masterpiece, we are finally publishing the ...