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Unfiltered Discussions is a podcast focused on talking about tough subjects and pivotal moments. Host, Brian Howard, talks with his guests about the moments that have impacted them and how they were able to grow and move forward.

Unfiltered Discussions Brian Howard

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Unfiltered Discussions is a podcast focused on talking about tough subjects and pivotal moments. Host, Brian Howard, talks with his guests about the moments that have impacted them and how they were able to grow and move forward.

    Red, White, and Badass Brew

    Red, White, and Badass Brew

    Dustin Hayes grew up in Oklahoma, he lived in an abusive home. He didn’t do well in school. Dustin dropped out in the 10th grade. Dustin found solace in the military; it became a sanctuary for him. He thrived alongside his brothers and sisters in the service. But fate had a different plan; his dreams were shattered when he suffered a life-altering injury in Afghanistan, putting an abrupt end to his promising career.  

    In the aftermath, confusion and depression consumed Dustin. He found the strength to embark on a remarkable transformation, embarking on a new path as an entrepreneur. However, the success he reached in business crumbled due to a disastrous partnership.  

    After a battle with skin cancer, the demise of his business, and lawsuits stemming from it, Dustin battled things in his family life that helped him hit rock bottom. Between addiction and suicide attempts within his home, he found himself fighting battles on each front. He, too, contemplated suicide multiple times.  

    Now, with a good support system and a new passion for coffee, Dustin joins Unfiltered Discussions to talk about his journey and ability to overcome.

    Unfiltered Discussions with Brian Howard is a B-Word Media group podcast. B-Word Media Group is a collection of Spreaker Prime podcasts.
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    For more B-Word Media Group podcasts, check out The Hateful Gnome's Music Hut, Two Guys In A Dart, and Raunchy Regret Podcast.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Recover Outloud

    Recover Outloud

    Sean Young is the Host of the Recover Out Loud Podcast. He is also a US Army Veteran and a person in long-term recovery from addiction and mental health disorders. Sean is a Certified Peer Support Specialist in the State of Alaska and specializes in assisting Justice Involved Veterans. He uses his experience in addiction and recovery to assist others in their recovery.

    Sean joins Unfiltered Discussions to talk about his recovery journey and his mission to inspire others through his podcast.

    Unfiltered Discussions with Brian Howard is a B-Word Media group podcast. B-Word Media Group is a collection of Spreaker Prime podcasts.
    For more information:
    https://try.spreaker.com/prime-program/

    If you enjoy the content, consider supporting this podcast:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unfiltereddis

    Checkout Unfiltered Discussions Linktree to connect on social media:
    https://linktr.ee/unfiltereddis

    Use Code BWORD20 at www.talesofaconcertjunkie.com for 20% off your entire order.

    For more B-Word Media Group podcasts, check out The Hateful Gnome's Music Hut, Two Guys In A Dart, and Raunchy Regret Podcast.

    • 57 min
    Brokedown Sensei with Julio Rivera

    Brokedown Sensei with Julio Rivera

    Julio Rivera is a writer, self-defense coach, and mental health advocate. Twenty-four years of training have shaped his philosophy, but just as important has been Julio’s experience with trauma recovery, mindset, and emotional regulation. Because he witnessed and experienced violence firsthand, Julio’s teaching is always based on reality.

    Julio's book, Brokedown Sensei, is available on Amazon. Julio’s blog on fear, trauma recovery, fitness, and the human condition can be found on the Internal Jiu-Jitsu website. His newest essays can be read on Medium.

    Julio joins Unfiltered Discussions to talk about his battle with mental health, and his leadership through it with martial arts.

    Unfiltered Discussions with Brian Howard is a B-Word Media group podcast. B-Word Media Group is a collection of Spreaker Prime podcasts.
    For more information:
    https://try.spreaker.com/prime-program/

    If you enjoy the content, consider supporting this podcast:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unfiltereddis

    Checkout Unfiltered Discussions Linktree to connect on social media:
    https://linktr.ee/unfiltereddis

    Use Code BWORD20 at www.talesofaconcertjunkie.com for 20% off your entire order.

    For more B-Word Media Group podcasts, check out The Hateful Gnome's Music Hut, Two Guys In A Dart, and Raunchy Regret Podcast.

    • 57 min
    Life's Marathon

    Life's Marathon

    Sean Robinson is a married, father of 3. In the middle of COVID-19, he decided he had enough of how I was feeling, and seeing the scale reach 320lbs, he knew it was time to make some changes.  Sean decided to remove alcohol from his life, at least for a little while. Going through “Dry January,” “Dry February,” and beyond, Sean learned so much more about himself. He focused more on his habitual relationship with drinking rather than the addiction. Sean found out how difficult it was to simply remove this from his life.  

    In the pursuit of helping his former self, Sean took a journal he was keeping through the first year of this journey and made it into a book. "Going Dry - My Path to Overcoming Habitual Drinking" was the catalyst for change that Sean needed in his life.  Since the start of this journey, he has lost over 100 lbs., stayed away from alcohol, developed better relationships with my family, and has been feeling great.  

    Sean joins Unfiltered Discussions for a second time to discuss his progress as well as upcoming challenges he’s set for himself.

    Unfiltered Discussions with Brian Howard is a B-Word Media group podcast. B-Word Media Group is a collection of Spreaker Prime podcasts.
    For more information:
    https://try.spreaker.com/prime-program/

    If you enjoy the content, consider supporting this podcast:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unfiltereddis

    Checkout Unfiltered Discussions Linktree to connect on social media:
    https://linktr.ee/unfiltereddis

    Use Code BWORD20 at www.talesofaconcertjunkie.com for 20% off your entire order.

    For more B-Word Media Group podcasts, check out The Hateful Gnome's Music Hut, Two Guys In A Dart, and Raunchy Regret Podcast.

    • 44 min
    The Crandall Canyon Mine Tragedy

    The Crandall Canyon Mine Tragedy

    Tim Harper is a coal miner located in central Utah. For the last 20 years, he has worked as a Longwall Maintenance Coordinator for Utah American Energy, Inc., repairing and maintaining heavy-duty equipment; including multi-million dollar machines and the longwall.

    Personally, Tim has two daughters, Frankie and Miley. He's married to his sweetheart, Mary. And is the stepfather to her three children, Christian, and Jessica, and the host of Unfiltered Discussions, Brian.

    In Tim's spare time, he loves to ride his Harley, travel and is a proud member of the local Elk's Lodge. 

    Tim joins Unfiltered Discussions to discuss a tragedy in 2007 at the Crandall Canyon Mine, formerly the Genwall Mine.

    Unfiltered Discussions with Brian Howard is a Spreaker Prime podast.
    For more information:
    https://try.spreaker.com/prime-program/

    If you enjoy the content, consider supporting this podcast:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unfiltereddis

    Checkout Unfiltered Discussions Linktree to connect on social media:
    https://linktr.ee/unfiltereddis

    For more B-Word Media Group podcasts, check out The Hateful Gnome's Music Hut, Two Guys In A Dart, and Raunchy Regret Podcast.

    • 59 min
    Killing Time with Karen Conti

    Killing Time with Karen Conti

    Karen Conti is one of Chicago’s most prominent lawyers and legal analysts.

    For 37 years she has actively litigated cases across the country, tried jury trials, and handled appeals in a variety of different practice areas.  She has handled numerous high-profile and noteworthy cases across the country including a First Amendment appeal before the U. S. Supreme Court and the final death row appeals of serial killer John Wayne Gacy.     

    She is a dynamic speaker, writer, and media personality with over 30 years of experience in national and local radio and television.  For 30 years, she has hosted award-winning radio shows in Chicago and is the host of a popular weekly broadcast, “The Karen Conti Show” on WGN.    She has been a regular commentator on all the local television stations as well as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NewsNation, and National Desk, where she had a regular weekly segment. 

    For over 20 years, Karen was a law professor at the University of Illinois College of Law and DePaul Law School, teaching a death penalty class and trial skills courses.  

    Karen join's Unfiltered Discussions to discuss her book, “Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America’s Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row."

    Unfiltered Discussions with Brian Howard is a Spreaker Prime podast.
    For more information:
    https://try.spreaker.com/prime-program/

    If you enjoy the content, consider supporting this podcast:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unfiltereddis

    Checkout Unfiltered Discussions Linktree to connect on social media:
    https://linktr.ee/unfiltereddis

    For more B-Word Media Group podcasts, check out The Hateful Gnome's Music Hut, Two Guys In A Dart, and Raunchy Regret Podcast

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Karen Conti ,

Thank for having me as a guest

Great job!!! Keep up the good work.

Karen Conti

MattAwesome0626 ,

The Way Conversations Should Be Held

Brian as a host does a phenomenal job of allowing for the guests to tell their stories, and sprinkle his own experiences in between that helps further these discussions. This is a show that everyone should listen to and learn from because this show offers a multitude of different experiences and lessons.

christiansuxx ,

Excellent Discussions!! A Must-Listen!!

I absolutely love “Unfiltered Discussions” hosted by Brian Howard. The discussions are remarkable, in-depth, responsible, and touching! Brian is a great talk-show host who hits the mark on the topics discussed while remaining positive. As a twenty-five year retired police officer, I find the discussions educational, helpful and thoughtful. “Unfiltered Discussions” is a success, far-reaching and I recommend it!

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