The Gentile Life Podcast

It's a new bracket of the Ultimate Movie Tournament! This week are the results for the Sci Fi bracket. So many good movies in this bracket, I had to bring in some help to discuss. Joining me is my good friend Ashley Clark! 

She worked in the movie industry for 5 years behind the scenes. Listen to her unique insight when it comes to movies.  

We dissect each round of the 16 movies for this genre and who we would pick to move on. 

Dirty Thirty! That is the birthday that should always be fun and a big deal. During a pandemic it can be challenging though. I discuss what I did to help my wife celebrate her 30th birthday as best as we could. 

Also, The Ultimate Movie Tournament has kicked off! 8 genres of movies will battle it out to see what is the best movie of all time! Last week the Animation genre battled it out. Also on this episode, I break down the bracket and I reveal the winner of that genre based on the votes it got from the online polls on Facebook and Instagram. I also share how I came up with the idea.

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Raising kids is so easy! Said NO ONE EVER!!! Don't get me wrong having kids is one of the greatest things out there, but it's not easy at all! If anyone looks like they have it all together and it's simple, that is just on the outside. Inside they are going nuts!

I'm at the stage now where both my little girls eat "grown up" food. Let's just say what I picture in my head, or what I hope happens, when we are eating dinner is very different then what actually happens.

Come take a ride with me as you see what's it's like when you have kids and try to feed them.

Ever think to yourself, man I could sell homes? Well a good buddy of mine does just that! Freddie Palomarez sells homes around the Houston area. It's not an easy business to get into either. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication.

We discuss the ins and outs of working in real estate, how COVID has changed things up a bit and made it difficult, and the do's and don't when buying or selling your home.

He also reminds me that we have know each other since T-ball, which I 100% forgot about. It was good catching up with him so take a listen and enjoy!

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Mental health is not a topic people believe is worth talking about. Not on this show! Postpartum depression is a real thing. I've seen it 1st hand with my wife Megan. She was brave enough to come on and discuss her postpartum depression she had after having our oldest daughter, and still going through it today.

We discuss the struggle that she has with it, the fights it lead to between us, and how communication was key to us dealing with it.

My hope with this episode is for women to know they are not alone with her story. My other hope is that guys listen to this and learn that this will/does effect them too. They have a role to play in this and there is a way for them to help.

Do you have clutter in your house, apartment, or office? Of course you do! We all do! Well my good friend Ashley Young is doing something to help you out with your clutter! 

She has great attention to detail and she has started up her own business to help you declutter your place and help you get more organized! 

I talk with her about what led her to start this business up and the joy she gets from helping out others. She also explains that her job is not to just  come into your place to just tell you throw away everything. She comes in and works with you.

If you are around the Houston area, and would like to connect with her, go to her Facebook Page, Upscale Organization. She is also on Instagram @Upscaleorganization

Social Media is a great tool! It can also be a negative tool. Lately it seems like Social Media has been more negative than positive lately.

I discuss Social Media with my good friend Jess Walker and about how she uses her social media for positive messages. She is a lifestyle blogger that uses Social Media to help get positive messages out!

You can find her:

IG @thejesswalkermomspot

Facebook: Jess Walker Life, in the Motherhood

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I decided to quit my job at 38 years old. Not a decision a lot of people making at my age. I was with this company for 8 years and I just up and quit. I discuss why I left and how you are never to old to start over. It's ok to choose happiness over a job.

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Life during quarantine has been a little crazy. Add two kids the ages of 3 and 16 months, and it gets even more interesting! I look like a hobo because I haven't cut my hair or my beard. I have the dad bod PLUS covid 15. It's been an interesting 4 months in the Gentile household! I discuss all of that and how my oldest is learning to have her own thoughts and sentences. 

George Floyd lost his life when a cop pinned him down on his neck with his knee. In the video you can hear him say, I can't breathe multiple times. This story has taken over the country and it's sad/sickening to see that this continues to happen to black people in this country. I share my feelings on the matter and how justice needs to be served here. #justiceforgeorgefloyd 

The Office is one of the greatest shows to have been made! With everyone being cooped up in their homes, it is being watched like crazy! So it only makes senses to discuss it on the show! Of course I can't do this alone, so I included a few friends to join in on the call to discuss The Office!

I miss sports, specifically baseball! I love watching baseball and the Houston Astros have been my team since I was 5 years old! I wanted to talk Astros baseball so I decided to bring on my friends Erica and Mario to talk about our love of baseball and the Astros! 

The 1st one was so nice I decided to it twice! I bring on my good buddy Justin Lair aka J. Lair, to discuss what he is doing during this quarantine situation. We have known each other for a very long time, and he reminds me how I forgot how long I have known him. We take a stroll down memory lane and have some fun catching up! 

We are all in this crazy situation together! So why not bring on some friends and talk more about it? Everyone is going through something different so I wanted to get some friends stories of what they are going through right now. We have been friends since high school! We talk about being quarantined with our kids, memories from high school and so much more!

We have made it to 10 episodes! I had a different topic I wanted to share for my 10th episode but with the craziness happening in the world, I decided to speak on it. I share my experience of the panic of people and how dumb they are acting at stores. I also discuss the one thing I wanted from the store that people looked at me like I was crazy! I also discuss how common sense has left this world and how people are being very selfish at the moment.

Valentine's Day! The day of looooove! Well it's also a day that some people love to celebrate and they go all out! I am not that person. Never have and never will. Luckily my wife feels the same way. This year we had an unconventional Valentine's Day celebration and I talk about it and the fun we had!

The Gentile house hold is going through a storm! A shit storm that is! That's right we are in the world of potty training our almost 3 year old! It has been an interesting experience that is for sure! I've heard stories from friends and even my own mother on how it goes. I discuss our attempts, and mainly failures, of trying to potty train our daughter! 

The passing of Kobe Bryant shook the sports world and the whole world in general. For someone that is not a Lakers fan and was not a big fan of Kobe Bryant, the basketball player, this hit me harder than I thought it would. I just share my feelings on hearing the passing of him and the others on that helicopter. 

Do you know someone that hogs the bed? Are you that person that hogs the bed? I discuss sleep habits and I"m joined by my 1st guest of the show! My wife Megan joins me to discuss sleep habits in bed! We have very fun banter so this one will is a great one to listen too! Warning-This episode has foul language :)

Ok we all do this! Sing in the shower or the car. When that certain song comes on, you will lose it and just sing at the top of your lungs! I discuss this and how everyone does it, the songs or artists that make people lose their minds as well! Take a listen and relive how you jam out in the car!