Life and Times with Tubb City

Tubb City

Welcome to Life & Times with Tubb City, former college football player and coach, who is now a Scout for professional athletes and entrepreneur. Join us at Life and Times as upcoming personalities in the sports, entertainment and the real world sit down and have conversations about their journey thru this thing we call Life. Inspiring stories that range anywhere from personal struggles, to public trials and tribulations. In the end we are all trying to find the secret code to develop the will power to win despite it all. These are the Life & Times of people in and out of the spotlight and they relate to you. 

  1. 09/12/2025

    Life & Times with Michael Hill Jr (Part 2) S5 EP#3

    On this next installment, Michael Hill Jr talks about his journey the prison and after. What it takes to transform and how did his process look. Mr. Hill has since started his own security company and is doing well for him as a local entrepreneur. From Prison to Ownership, this is the Life & Times of Michael Hill Jr. Life and Times with Michael Hill Jr (Part 2) • Reflects on his past as “the polite bandit” who maintained integrity even during criminal activity • Describes multiple prison stints between 1998-2010 and why incarceration failed to break his addiction cycle • Details transformative experiences with vocational rehabilitation programs that helped him attend college and find employment • Shares how learning about credit and financial literacy changed his perspective on legitimate success • Recounts building a successful detailing business that saved him financially during his divorce • Explains his philosophy of taking responsibility while refusing to “be made wrong, so others can be right” • Describes finding peace and unexpected joy in his current life, complete with peacocks that visit his property daily SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL CashApp: $Lifeandtimestv Subscribe on YouTube and All Platforms below Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lifeandtimestvv Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xGXGJg... Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifeandtimestvv... Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeandtimest... Twitter:   / lifeandtimestvv  These are the Life and Times with Tubb City.

    58 min
  2. 08/22/2025

    Life & Times with Michael Hill Jr (Part 1) S5 EP#3

    Michael Hill Jr. shares his powerful journey from boxing champion to addiction and redemption, revealing how the discipline from his sport ultimately saved his life during his darkest times. • Born and raised in Hutchinson, Kansas with a complex family dynamic • Started boxing at age 6 after his mother grew tired of seeing him bullied • Achieved remarkable success with over 360 amateur wins and Golden Glove Championships • Began experimenting with marijuana and alcohol as a teenager • Progressed to cocaine at age 16, eventually dropping out of school • Spent 20 years battling addiction while engaging in criminal behavior • Applied the discipline and mental toughness from boxing to his recovery journey • Now runs a security company focused on compassion rather than force • Maintains a complicated but respectful relationship with his biological father • Believes accountability is essential for personal growth and transformation Life and Times with Michael Hill Jr (Part 1) SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL CashApp: $Lifeandtimestv Subscribe on YouTube and All Platforms below Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lifeandtimestvv Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xGXGJg... Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifeandtimestvv... Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeandtimest... Twitter:   / lifeandtimestvv  Website: These are the Life and Times with Tubb City.

    45 min
  3. 07/28/2025

    Life & Times with John G (Part 2) S5 EP#2

    John Guerrero shares his powerful journey from multiple incarcerations to becoming a mental health professional helping others through recovery. His raw account reveals how hitting rock bottom with 12 felony warrants became the catalyst for transformation, leading him to assist in creating innovative programs for substance use and mental health recovery. • Eight and a half years spent incarcerated across multiple states before finding sobriety • Emphasis on the value of lived experience when helping others through recovery • Turning point came after facing nine years in prison and deciding to try treatment for the first time • Created peer support programs for the sheriff's department focused on reducing recidivism • Now works coordinating court-mandated mental health treatment programs • Identifies transitional housing as the critical missing component for successful recovery • Credits his wife Melissa as instrumental in his recovery journey • Discusses the challenge of forgiving himself while making amends to those he's harmed • Now has custody of all seven of his children after years of separation SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL CashApp: $Lifeandtimestv Subscribe on YouTube and All Platforms below Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lifeandtimestvv Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xGXGJg... Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifeandtimestvv... Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeandtimest... Twitter:   / lifeandtimestvv  Website: These are the Life and Times with Tubb City.

    40 min
  4. 07/17/2025

    Life & Times with Erin Ellis (Part 2) S5 EP#1

    Erin "Miss Ellis" Ellis serves as the backbone of Hutchinson Community College's athletic program, providing academic guidance, mentorship, and personal support that transforms student-athletes' college experiences and futures. Her unique approach has created a family-like atmosphere. Players return years later to maintain connections. • Working as athletic advisor since 2013, creating deep bonds with over 1,000 athletes • Four-year college coaches rely on her assessments when recruiting Hutch players • Student-athletes who maintain relationships with her years after graduating • Comprehensive academic support system that decreases probations and increases graduations • How Alvin Kamara approached Hutch as a "business trip" on his journey to the NFL • The importance of academic performance: "Your transcript is a bigger resume than your film" • Advising athletes to choose schools where they'll get playing time, not just big-name programs • The resources that set Hutchinson apart: study halls, tutoring, and personalized attention • Building a reputation that draws new athletes based on recommendations from former players Part 1:    • Life & Times with Erin Ellis (Part 1) S5 EP#1  On Part 2 Erin Ellis finally answers the question everyone’s been waiting on. Who is Her Favorite player? Tune in to find out. Life and Times with Erin Ellis (Part 2) SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL CashApp: $Lifeandtimestv Subscribe on YouTube and All Platforms below Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lifeandtimestvv Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xGXGJg... Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifeandtimestvv... Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeandtimest... Twitter: These are the Life and Times with Tubb City.

    43 min
  5. 07/17/2025

    Life & Times with John G (Part 1) S5 EP#2

    John G shares his powerful journey from trauma to transformation, revealing how early family tragedy and an abusive household led to gang involvement and multiple incarcerations before finding purpose in mental health advocacy. His raw account demonstrates how systemic failures in juvenile justice and prison systems often perpetuate cycles of criminality rather than foster rehabilitation. • Born to a Mexican father and German mother who divorced when he was eight • Lost his younger brother to an undetected heart condition at age 14 • Joined a gang at age 13 and was first incarcerated at 14 in California Youth Authority • Experienced the harsh reality of prison politics and racial segregation in the Nevada prison system • Survived 18 months in solitary confinement at Neely Supermax (23 hours daily in a 6x10 cell) • Developed mental dissociation techniques to survive extreme isolation • Now works in mental health, using his experiences to help others If you have questions about mental health resources or support for formerly incarcerated individuals, please reach out to us through our social media channels.  Life and Times with John G (Part 1) SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL CashApp: $Lifeandtimestv Subscribe on YouTube and All Platforms below Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lifeandtimestvv Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xGXGJg... Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifeandtimestvv... Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeandtimest... Twitter:   / life These are the Life and Times with Tubb City.

    42 min
  6. 06/26/2025

    Life & Times with Erin Ellis (Part 1) S5 EP#1

    Erin Ellis from Hutchinson Community College joins us to discuss her journey as an athletic advisor who provides guidance and support to student athletes from diverse backgrounds.  • Started as a general advisor before transitioning to athletic advising • Born and raised in Hutchinson, describes how the town was demographically divided during her childhood • Played multiple sports growing up, including basketball and softball • Earned degrees in sociology and rehabilitation counseling before finding her path • Works with athletes from various geographic regions and can recognize their different communication styles • Helps athletes navigate eligibility requirements for transfers to four-year institutions • Describes success stories and disappointments with talented athletes who didn't follow through academically • Functions as more than just an advisor - often serving as counselor and support system • Receives calls at all hours about various student issues beyond academics • Compares her role to being a “ringmaster” managing multiple needs simultaneously If you're a student athlete or work with them, remember that success requires both athletic talent and academic commitment, and having someone in your corner who believes in you can make all the difference. Life and Times with Erin Ellis (Part 1) SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL CashApp: $Lifeandtimestv Subscribe on YouTube and All Platforms below Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lifeandtimestvv Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xGXGJg... Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifeandtimestvv... Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeandtimest... Twitter: These are the Life and Times with Tubb City.

    35 min

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Welcome to Life & Times with Tubb City, former college football player and coach, who is now a Scout for professional athletes and entrepreneur. Join us at Life and Times as upcoming personalities in the sports, entertainment and the real world sit down and have conversations about their journey thru this thing we call Life. Inspiring stories that range anywhere from personal struggles, to public trials and tribulations. In the end we are all trying to find the secret code to develop the will power to win despite it all. These are the Life & Times of people in and out of the spotlight and they relate to you.