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Gary digs into The Three-Legged Stool of The Simple Life. The Three-Legged Stool of The Simple Life may sound simple, but simple doesn’t mean easy. It is the foundation of all that we do here.

We are in crazy times, as I just found out when The Simple Life website was shutdown by the (former) webhosting company, Siteground. In this episode, I dig into all the details of what actually happened and why. But it appears freedom and helping people live a simpler, more self-reliant life is not too popular with the woke left, and the companies they represent.  Our personal freedoms are under attack, but we can’t give up, and I for one am up for the fight! Topics Discussed: An update and back in the swing of operation travel trailerWhy it appears my website was taken down and how I fixed itHow tech companies appear to be drinking from a cup of tyrannical powerThey (tech companies) are coming for us, so we better be preparedWhy we must be careful with the tech we use in our everyday livesWhy the big tech companies will never change and should not be trustedWhy Jack Dorsey is full of itHow we can better protect ourselves in the futureSome rants on how I feel about the current state of affairs in our countryWhy we need to be focusing on fixing ourselves firstWhy getting you addicted and wasting time is part of the strategyWhy we need to create alternatives to the companies trying to silence us Resources and links: Belong to The Simple Life Insider’s Circle: http://www.thesimplelifenow.com/betterlifeCREDIT: Episode art background image Photo by Stephen Radford

Leaving everything behind and traveling the world and making some cash along the way? Today I talk with someone who has done just that!

How do you achieve maximum liberty in your lifetime? That's the question bestselling author, former journalist, and filmmaker Remso W. Martinez wanted to learn, so he's bringing you on the journey to find out with his popular Libertarian podcast On The Run! He discusses topics ranging from financial independence, spiritual discovery to radical lifestyles, and disruptive technologies; Remso brings you the gonzo insights he's known for as well as remarkable guests taking bold steps into a freer world. Topics Discussed:  How to gain some clarity in this crazy world filled with chaosWhat is an eight-track tape and how the 70s and 80s were so different from todayWhy focusing on getting your own shit together is not being selfishHow Multi-Level Marketing companies (MLMs) are preying upon people in these desperate timesRemso’s experiences dealing with and being a part of the MLM worldHow you can achieve your goals and live a life of fulfillmentHow and why doing things right takes so much longer to find successWhy you should focus on the things you can change and ignore everything elseWhy younger people today seem to shun manual labor and hard workSome of the main lessons we both learned from Ayan Rand Resources and links: Remso’s website: https://ontherun.fireside.fmBelong to The Simple Life Insider’s Circle: http://www.thesimplelifenow.com/betterlifeCREDIT: Episode art background image photo by tom coe

Are you sick and tired of the noise and want to go on a world-wide adventure? Has the political climate made you say, you have had enough? Or maybe you are sick of giving your hard-earned money to a government that spends it like a drunken sailor. Today, I talk with Mikkel Thorup, who left it all behind and never looked back when he left his native country of Canada to start a new life traveling the world. Here is the thing: he doesn’t come from a long line of millionaires. He is just like you and me. Now, he lives a life of total freedom, runs his business remotely, and, better yet, protects the money he earns from those greedy politicians. He is here today to show you how you can do the same. Mikkel Thorup is the Director at EscapeArtist.com the oldest and largest offshore website in the world and hosts The Expat Money Show podcast. He is also the author of #1 Best-Selling book Expat Secrets on Amazon. Mikkel has spent over 20 years in continual travel worldwide, visiting more than 100 countries, including Colombia, North Korea, Zimbabwe, and Iran. His goal is to help people just like you to generate additional streams of income, legally eliminate your tax bill, and take advantage of offshore structures so you can travel the world freely and never have to worry about money again. Expat Secrets Topics Discussed:  A bit about MikkelWhat made Mikkel decided it was a time for a change and hit the roadHow you can protect your assets overseasHow to use bank overseasHow you can start a remote business that you can run anywhere in the worldWhere are some of the best places to live overseasThe Do’s and Don’ts’ of world travelHow to register your business OffshoreWhat are some of the services The Escape Artist provides for people who want to live this lifestyle  Resources and links: Mikkel’s website: https://www.escapeartist.com/Mikkel’s Escape Artist Magazine https://www.escapeartist.store/product/escape-artist-insiders-subscription/Belong to The Simple Life Insider’s Circle: http://www.thesimplelifenow.com/betterlifeCREDIT: Episode art background image photo by Simon Migaj

Are you sick and tired of the political and social bias on today’s social media platforms? Even better yet, have you been banned from one or all of the big social media platforms for expressing your opinion? Did you know there is an alternative? Today I talk with the co-creator of Parler, John Matze. Parler is a competitor to Twitter but has been called the social media platform for racists, sexist and conspiracy theory pushers… do these criticisms have any merit? Or, is it more of the far-left media and activists attacking freedom of speech, which they disagree with? Today we find out! John Matze, CEO of Parler. John is a computer scientist and an expert iOS developer. He is an experienced software consultant, who developed and managed mobile applications and products for startup companies around the United States. John has worked for Alere Medical, General Atomics, and Amazon Web Services on a variety of products ranging from the hellfire missile deployment system on Predator-B to cloud storage infrastructure software handling millions of requests a second. Parler was founded by John Matze and Jared Thomson in Henderson, Nevada in 2018. Matze is the company's chief executive officer and Thomson serves as the chief technology officer. Both Matze and Thomson are alumni of the University of Denver computer science program, and some other Parler senior staff also attended the school. Topics Discussed with John Matze: A bit about JohnHow did the concept of Parler come to beWhy is social media so toxic todayHow the media categorizes everything it doesn’t believe in as right-wing and racistShould the big social media companies be regulated by the federal governmentThe philosophy of Parler and how freedom is at the center of its messageDo Ivy league schools really teach you anythingHow you can run an ethical company and make money at the same timeHow hard work trumps allDoes voting even matter anymoreUsing social media as a tool and not a place to yell at people you don’t know Resources and links: Signup for Parler: parler.comBelong to The Simple Life Insider’s Circle: http://www.thesimplelifenow.com/betterlifeCREDIT: Episode art background image photo by Brian Wangenheim

Do you think you are losing your mind in our highly divisive society today? Today, Dr. Lawrence Woodburn and I discuss the sociopathic mind.

Are you looking to run your life and business remotely… no boarders, no chains, and with absolute freedom? Today Jason Stapleton drops in to chat about nomadic wealth and expanding your freedom.

Are you struggling with losing that tire around your waste? Today I have a special guest, Dr. Cate Shanahan, who is going to help get you on the path to that sleek body, and “get after it” energy levels you wish you had.

Are you tired of falling for health scam after health scam? Today I talk with writer Rachel Monroe who appeared in the Netflix documentary (Un)Well. It takes a hard look at some of the more controversial natural health products and practices used by consumers today.

Do you feel stuck in life, and unsure what to do in this current atmosphere of lockdowns, and what appears to be a hijacking of your personal freedoms? Today I have as a guest the host of The Lions of Liberty Podcast, Marc Clair. But this isn’t a political episode.

Are you yearning for a simpler life and moving to a more rural location? Today, Gary brings on Ken Kotalik of Primus Wind Turbines to discuss alternative energy, as it applies to living off-the-grid and the benefits of using wind power.

We are drowning in bad and false information today, but what can we do about it? Today I bring on Reporter/Writer Cathy Reisenwitz to help us decipher fact from fiction and try and figure out what is really going on in this world.

Today, if you are a manly-man, you are in the minority… worse you may be ridiculed and call a whole host of names such as; misogynist, bigot, chauvinist, sexist and in some cases the Devil!

Gary sits down with documentary makers Dan DiMauro and Morgan Pehme to discuss their newly released piece on HBO titled The SWAMP. Coming from government, Gary thought he knew how bad it really is. That was nothing compared to what the documentary uncovers.

What would you do if you were wrongfully convicted of a heinous crime you didn’t commit? Today, I sit down Damien Echols who spent 18 years on death row for a murder he didn’t commit. There is a metric tone of useful takeaways.

Are you looking to take that next step toward ultimate freedom by running your own successful company? Today, Gary sits down with a fellow Veteran who did just that.

Would it surprise you that the freest country, the United States, in the world, incarcerates more of its people by percentage than any developed nation in the world? Hannah Cox and Gary discuss criminal justice reform and the death penalty.

Are you yearning for a life of freedom, running your own business, and traveling the country in an RV? As most of you know, I have, and still live the RV life. But today is not about me. Today, I bring on Reagan Snow, who has a fantastic story from a failed marriage, having his soul slowly drained away working in a cubical, doing the daily grind--to rebirth and total freedom!  Topics RV Life Tops Discussed: Why being stabbed in the back “literally” changed his lifeHow his RV adventure startedDealing with the Pandemic while living a life on the roadHow his wife found his life purpose for him by accidentHow much they spent to get started in their RV adventure (it may surprise you)Why multiple streams of income are so important as an entrepreneurHow the RV life has taught them and me that the American Dream is actually the American TrapWhy simple doesn’t mean easy and this life isn’t free you need a plan and money to get startedThe fact that anyone can live this lifestyle if they want to Born and raised in a small Southeastern Idaho town Reagan Snow is the child of an upholster, road grater operator, pilot, and an English teacher (divorce does have some benefits). Due to an unfortunate knee injury during his freshman year of high school, Reagan was forced to abandon what would have surely been a mediocre career in high school athletics to pursue theatre. He went on to study theatre at Idaho State University and Boise State University.  At the same time Reagan spent time touring the Western United States as a stand-up/improv comedian. After college he spent time traveling The Northwest with the Idaho-Eugene Ballet company and Idaho Opera Company as a stage manager.  Reagan then embarked on a career in radio journalism working for National Public Radio (NPR) in Boise, Id, Clear Channel Broadcasting in Tucson, Az, and Broken Chains Media in Fargo, ND.  Journalism then took Reagan back home to work for the newspaper that printed his birth announcement.  Returning home also allowed Reagan to serve as a city council member, chamber of commerce president, high school athletics stadium announcer, an Sons of the American Legion Commander, along with many other volunteer opportunities In 2017, while his wife, Erin Wright, was beginning her career as a romance novelist they acquired the advertising newsletter Full Hearts Romance.  Erin is from another small town in Southern Idaho. She is the USA Today bestselling author of The Long Valley series of novels. She is also the creator of the Facebook group Wide For the Win. She is currently working on her 14th title in The Long Valley series which are based in the fictional Idaho town of Sawyer. By their powers combined they formed Snowflake Press LLC in 2018. The small online business, along with Erin’s writing income allowed the couple the opportunity to work from home. In 2018 they decided that “the office” could be anywhere there was internet service. With their cat, Jasmine, an internet hotspot, and a 25-foot travel trailer they began traveling the western United States. They covered over 12,000 miles and visited 9 states in just nine months before family needs brought them back to Idaho. While the current health climate has stalled their mobile lifestyle for longer than they anticipated Reagan and Erin plan to continue exploring as soon as possible  During this pause in their travels, Reagan has access to a large supply of reclaimed lumber that he uses to create American flags. He has also taken the chance to rebuild his forge, a hobby that he has pursued for more than a decade. This led Reagan to create a visual arts offshoot of their company called Snowflake Creations. Resources and links: Reagan’s website: https://www.fullheartsromance.comBelong to The Simple Life Insider’s Circle: http://www.thesimplelifenow.com/betterlifeCREDIT: Episode art background image photo by Lucas Miguel

Are you one of the many people now working from home, and trying to get your new routine figured out? Gary shares lessons from over a decade of working and running a business remote.