Fowler and Friends

Jake Fowler

Fowler & Friends is a podcast rooted in Ohio and dedicated to the pursuit of truth. Hosted by Jake Fowler, the show features entrepreneurs, innovators, and disciplined leaders who are building strong families, strong communities, and lasting institutions. These conversations center on intellectual honesty, civic responsibility, and the work required to shape a thriving future — starting in Ohio, with principles that reach far beyond it.

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 64: Local Motives

    In Episode 64, Jake sits down with childhood friends Nate Murray and Cody Pfister, the lifelong friends behind Local Motives, a documentary born out of an ’80s van, a camera, and a wild idea to travel across all 50 states (they hit 46) listening to people experience climate change up close. What started with friendship, curiosity, and a love for the outdoors turned into a project about fishing, farming, invasive species, weather, industry, and the communities trying to adapt without losing who they are. Nate and Cody are not interested in preaching from a distance. They are interested in getting close enough to listen. This conversation is about storytelling, adventure, local responsibility, and the kind of hope that comes from meeting real people in real places, facing complicated problems with creativity, honesty, and a little bit of fun.  Watch the full documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rMLWjc0N_k&t=2981s Local Motives YouTube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/@LocalMotives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localmotives.series/ Website: https://localmotives.us/ Train with Jake / Fowler-Fit: Custom plans, custom coaching, and the Fowler-Fit Hybrid Training Ebook: https://linktr.ee/FowlerandFriends Follow Fowler and Friends: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FowlerandFriends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fowler_and_friends/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068629653864

    Episode 64: Local Motives

  2. Jul 5

    Episode 63: Kristina Gonzales

    In Episode 63, Jake sits down with Kristina Gonzales, a second-grade teacher and natural bodybuilder, for a conversation about teaching, competing, faith, and what it looks like to keep showing up when the work gets hard. We get into the discipline it takes to step on stage, the patience it takes to lead a classroom, and how Kristina’s faith helps keep her grounded through both. This one is about standards, resilience, joy, and chasing difficult goals without letting the outcome take over who you are. This episode will help you embody discipline, grace, and a deeper sense of purpose in the work you choose to pursue. Train with Jake / Fowler-Fit: Custom plans, custom coaching, and the Fowler-Fit Hybrid Training Ebook: https://linktr.ee/FowlerandFriends Follow Fowler and Friends: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FowlerandFriends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fowler_and_friends/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068629653864

    Episode 63: Kristina Gonzales

  3. Jun 21

    Episode 62: Kevin Murray

    In Episode 62, Jake sits down with Kevin Murray for a conversation about creativity, work, and what it looks like to slowly build something real. Kevin’s story moves from playing lead guitar in the Columbus band Midnight Coast in high school, to working as a graphic designer, getting laid off, and eventually turning a love for baking into a growing bagel business. This one is not just about bagels. It is about what happens when a creative person keeps finding new ways to make things. We get into the craft behind Kevin’s bagels, the science of testing recipes, the challenge of building a food business without trying to scale too fast, and why slow, deliberate growth can actually be the right move. Kevin talks about word-of-mouth, branding, local food laws, flavor ideas, and the reality of turning a side project into something people genuinely care about. For Columbus Ohio Bagel Pickup Orders: https://www.kevinkneadsdough.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinkneadsdough/ Train with Jake / Fowler-Fit: Custom plans, custom coaching, and the Fowler-Fit Hybrid Training Ebook: https://linktr.ee/FowlerandFriends Follow Fowler and Friends: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FowlerandFriends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fowler_and_friends/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068629653864

    Episode 62: Kevin Murray

  4. Jun 7

    Episode 61: Dale Crowley

    Jake sits down with Dale Crowley for a conversation about language, horror, and history.  Dale brings deep knowledge and real passion as he gets into the roots of language, the influence of ancient cultures on modern English, connections to linguistics, and the way stories carry meaning across time. They talk about H.P. Lovecraft, weird fiction, cosmic horror, and why humans are so drawn to stories about fear, mystery, madness, and the unknown. This episode is about the strange and powerful role stories play in making us human. Train with Jake / Fowler-Fit: Custom plans, custom coaching, and the Fowler-Fit Hybrid Training Ebook: https://linktr.ee/FowlerandFriends Follow Fowler and Friends: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FowlerandFriends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fowler_and_friends/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068629653864

    Episode 61: Dale Crowley

  5. May 24

    Episode 60: Ballz Deep Pod Volume 3

    In Episode 60, Hop, Mitch, and Jake split the conversation between two things that sound different on the surface but actually connect pretty deeply: using AI as a personal coaching tool, and building stronger relationships through honest communication. In the first half, we break down Hop’s GPT Coaching Guide and what it looks like to build an AI coach that actually knows your life, goals, struggles, patterns, values, and blind spots. The goal is not to have AI replace your thinking, but to create a tool that helps you execute, make better decisions, get emotionally clear, and stay accountable without letting yourself hide behind vague excuses. The guide is built around a copy-paste coach prompt with sections for role, boundaries, tone, principles, response structure, accountability, personal context, and weekly startup questions.  In the second half, we shift into marriage and relationship advice. We talk about the conversations couples need to have early and often—kids, values, finances, work-life balance, shared purpose, and what you are actually building together. From there, we get into commitment, radical ownership, conflict, respect, shared vision, and the question that probably matters most: what do you actually practice when things get hard?  At its core, this episode is about honest systems for growth. Whether you are building a GPT coach or trying to build a better marriage, the principle is similar: tell the truth, define the standard, communicate clearly, and keep practicing when it gets uncomfortable. Train with Jake / Fowler-Fit: Custom plans, custom coaching, and the Fowler-Fit Hybrid Training Ebook: https://linktr.ee/FowlerandFriends Follow Fowler and Friends: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FowlerandFriends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fowler_and_friends/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068629653864

    Episode 60: Ballz Deep Pod Volume 3

  6. May 12

    Episode 59: Oscar Ortiz

    Oscar Ortiz is the father of Sebastian Ortiz, and this conversation centers on how Sebastian Strong is turning unimaginable loss into real help for families facing childhood cancer. We get into the organization’s Navigator Program and why it matters so much—because families are often left trying to navigate diagnosis, treatment, insurance battles, financial strain, end-of-life decisions, funeral arrangements, and life after loss in a system that is already overwhelmed. Oscar shares how what started with heartbreak and a kayak fundraiser grew into a movement that now raises over a million dollars a year, funds research, supports families in tangible ways, and brings together donors, partners, and families who refuse to look away. We also talk about the push for better science, better systems, and how tools like AI could help speed up research and improve outcomes. More than anything, this episode is a reminder that support has to become action. If this conversation moves you, learn about Sebastian Strong, share the mission, and give if you can. Once you understand what these families are carrying, it becomes a lot harder to stand on the sidelines. DONATE HERE: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/kayakingthekeysforhope2026/account/2347415 Train with Jake / Fowler-Fit: Custom plans, custom coaching, and the Fowler-Fit Hybrid Training Ebook: https://linktr.ee/FowlerandFriends Follow Fowler and Friends: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FowlerandFriends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fowler_and_friends/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068629653864

    Episode 59: Oscar Ortiz

  7. Apr 27

    Episode 58: Sam Hamlin

    Sam Hamlin is only 11 years old, but the level of dedication he brings to running is real. From his first cross country race in second grade to breaking school records now, this conversation is less about times and more about how he approaches the work. We get into how he handles fatigue, how he thinks during races, and the standards he holds himself to every day. More than anything, this episode is about what it looks like to invest in the builders of tomorrow. Sam is already showing the habits, discipline, and mindset that carry forward—and it’s a reminder that these things don’t just appear later in life. They’re built early. We speak about standards, development, and of course... running! Train with Jake / Fowler-Fit: Custom plans, custom coaching, and the Fowler-Fit Hybrid Training Ebook: https://linktr.ee/FowlerandFriends Follow Fowler and Friends: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FowlerandFriends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fowler_and_friends/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068629653864

    Episode 58: Sam Hamlin

  8. Apr 13

    Episode 57: Erich Schick

    Erich Schick’s story is wild—in the best way. From a troubled start and a near-fatal motorcycle crash in Nepal, to building a real estate and hospitality operation across multiple countries, this is a conversation about what it actually takes to turn chaos into something structured and sustainable. We get into how he built Air Butler, scaled to dozens of properties, and created systems that don’t just work—but outperform. More than anything, this episode is about ownership—of your environment, your standards, and the way you show up. Erich shares what he’s learned about resilience, service, and building something that lasts, whether that’s through business, relationships, or the environments you create. There’s a lot here for anyone trying to rebuild, level up, or think bigger about what’s possible. www.airbutler.co https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvlPZzM2Ccs Train with Jake / Fowler-Fit: Custom plans, custom coaching, and the Fowler-Fit Hybrid Training Ebook: https://linktr.ee/FowlerandFriends Follow Fowler and Friends: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FowlerandFriends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fowler_and_friends/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068629653864

    Episode 57: Erich Schick
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Fowler & Friends is a podcast rooted in Ohio and dedicated to the pursuit of truth. Hosted by Jake Fowler, the show features entrepreneurs, innovators, and disciplined leaders who are building strong families, strong communities, and lasting institutions. These conversations center on intellectual honesty, civic responsibility, and the work required to shape a thriving future — starting in Ohio, with principles that reach far beyond it.

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  • Creator
    Jake Fowler
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Fowler and Friends
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