The Council of Dudes Podcast with Tony Bova
The Council of Dudes
🎙️ The Council of Dudes | Tony Bova: Former Homicide Detective What does it take to investigate the darkest moments of humanity and then come home and live a normal life? In this episode of The Council of Dudes, former homicide detective Tony Bova shares what years of investigating murders taught him about people, trauma, resilience, and the human condition. We dive into: The reality of working homicide investigations The emotional toll behind the badge How violent crime changes the way you see the world The mindset required to stay calm under pressure Leadership, fatherhood, and life...
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The Real Estate Advantage with Steve Padernacht
The Council of Dudes
Real estate isn’t just about buying and selling properties. It’s about creating opportunities, building wealth, and making smart decisions that pay off for years to come. In this episode, Steve Padernacht joins Vinny Brusco on The Council of Dudes to share the strategies, lessons, and mindset that have shaped his career in real estate. From getting started in the industry to navigating today’s market, Steve offers practical advice for first time buyers, seasoned investors, and entrepreneurs looking to build long term financial freedom. Whether you’re considering your first investment...
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The Council of Dudes Podcast with Adam Vohra
The Council of Dudes
On this episode of The Council of Dudes, we sit down with Adam Vohra keynote speaker, podcast host, and founder of ARV Enterprises whose journey is a powerful reminder that your past doesn’t have to define your future. Adam opens up about his adoption story, growing up with questions of identity and belonging, battling alcohol addiction, navigating legal challenges, and ultimately finding the courage to rebuild his life from the inside out. Together, we dive into what it really takes to create lasting change. From confronting ego and resentment to healing family relationships, embracing...
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The Council of Dudes Podcast with Wilfred La Salle, Yanko Valentin & Lancelot E. Theobald Jr.
The Council of Dudes
In this special episode of the Council of Dudes Podcast, Vinny Brusco is joined by filmmaker, writer, producer, and director Wilfred La Salle, alongside cast members Yanko Valentin and Lancelot Theobald for a powerful conversation surrounding their latest film, The Veteran. Together, the group dives into the inspiration behind the project, the realities faced by veterans returning home, and the responsibility filmmakers have in telling authentic stories that resonate with audiences. Beyond the film itself, the discussion explores brotherhood, purpose, sacrifice, mental health, identity, and...
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The Council of Dudes Podcast with Ret Taylor
The Council of Dudes
On this episode of The Council of Dudes, we sit down with Ret Taylor. Entrepreneur, guide, and founder who spent more than two decades building companies, leading teams, and navigating the real pressures that come with success, uncertainty, growth, and acquisition. But after years in business and leadership, deeper questions began to emerge. Ret shares his journey from scaling a nationally recognized wellness brand to finding clarity in the mountains and deserts that helped ground him and reconnect him with what truly mattered. We dive into modern leadership, alignment, transition,...
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The Council of Dudes Podcast with Brandon Gaydorus
The Council of Dudes
This week on The Council of Dudes, Brandon Gaydorus joins Vincent Brusco for a conversation on growth, reinvention, purpose, and the power of betting on yourself. Brandon is a 5x author and founder of Warm Heart Life, an organization focused on helping individuals execute on their personal, professional, and financial goals. After becoming the youngest trainer ever voted onto Golf Digest’s Top 50 Trainers in America list in 2019–2020, Brandon made a bold pivot from the fitness world into personal development with one mission in mind: grow alongside as many people as possible. Since then,...
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The Council of Dudes Podcast with Jason Rosario
The Council of Dudes
🎙️ Council of Dudes Podcast – Episode with Jason Rosario What does it really mean to be a man today? In this episode, we sit down with Jason Rosario a men’s mental health advocate, cultural strategist, and visionary artist exploring the intersection of masculinity, identity, and emotional well-being. Jason is the founder of The Lives of Men, a social impact platform dedicated to redefining manhood and creating space for deeper, more honest conversations around what men are actually going through. From growing up in New York to working at the intersection of culture, business,...
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The Council of Dudes Podcast with Nick Kampouris
The Council of Dudes
What happens when you bring together design, discipline, and deep inner work? In this episode, we sit down with Nick Kampouris a Queens-born product designer, entrepreneur, and men’s work facilitator who’s spent over a decade building at the intersection of business and personal growth. Nick breaks down how he helps founders use AI with intention not just to move faster, but to build better. Products, experiences, and lives that actually mean something. We also get into his work with men’s circles, what he’s learned after five years facilitating spaces for real conversations, and why...
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The Council of Dudes Podcast with Rob Tracz
The Council of Dudes
On this episode of the Council of Dudes Podcast, Vinny Brusco sits down with Rob Tracz speaker, coach, and host of the Surviving the Side Hustle Podcast for a real conversation about what it actually looks like to build something meaningful without burning yourself out. We dive into the idea of alignment what it means to step into it, how to recognize when you’re out of it, and why so many side hustles start to feel like a second job instead of a calling. Rob breaks down how to remove the grind from your side hustle, shifting away from force, pressure, and stress… and into flow,...
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The Council of Dudes Podcast with Heather Parady
The Council of Dudes
In this episode of the Council of Dudes, Vinny Brusco sits down with Heather Parady—speaker, creative entrepreneur, and host of the Unconventional Leaders Podcast. Heather has built a reputation for helping people break free from the scripts they’ve been handed and step into the story they’re meant to live. Through her podcast and work, she explores what it means to think differently, create authentically, and challenge the conventional path. In true Council of Dudes fashion, this conversation goes a little deeper than the typical surface-level talk. Vinny and Heather unpack identity,...
info_outlineThe Council of Dudes Podcast is a space for honest conversations about what it means to be a man today—faith, fatherhood, leadership, mental health, discipline, and personal growth.
In this episode, Vinny Brusco sits down with Fran Jez — creator, content producer, podcast host of Talk About It With Franjez, and founder of his own YouTube channel where he drops weekly episodes exploring mindset, community, real-talk interviews, food reviews, and life lessons from Westchester and beyond.
Fran’s journey from food creator and community builder to long-form interviewer has given him a grounded perspective on what it takes to grow, stay authentic, and build connection in a hyper-noisy world.
Together, Vinny and Fran dive into:
• What Fran’s learned hosting Talk About It With Franjez
• Why real conversation matters for men’s mental health
• Brotherhood, accountability, and intentional living
• Faith, discipline, and self-awareness
• Building community — on and off the mic
Whether you’re a fan of Fran’s YouTube content or looking for substance over surface, this discussion cuts deep into what it takes to show up consistently — for yourself and the people who count on you.
Define Your Circle.
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