Episodes

Colton Hill is the Director of the Outreach Department for Core Medical Foundation. Colton joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2008. He served in the Marine Corps infantry for 4 years as an 0311, before serving on the USMC Scout Sniper Platoon for two years. He joined the US Army Special Forces in 2014, serving with 20th Special Forces Group as an 18 Bravo (Weapons and Tactics Specialist). Colton spent 11+ years in Army Special Forces and is currently in the process of medical retirement.  Colton has been on deployments to Afghanistan, Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa, most Central Asian States, as well as to the Arabian Peninsula.

Cody Causey is the Director of Athletics at Word of God Academy and the host of the Coach Cody podcast. With a background in strength and conditioning, Cody has spent over a decade coaching, mentoring, and building programs that shape athletes on and off the field. Whether he’s developing championship teams, leading faith-based athletic training, or helping parents and coaches navigate youth sports, Cody is passionate about using sports as a tool to build character and purpose. His mission is simple: pick people up and take them where they want to go.

Derrek Amidon is the co-owner of Corks & Cuts and the man behind the scenes supporting his wife Candace's vision. A Shreveport, Louisiana native, Derrek left home at 20 for the Dallas-Fort Worth area before returning over 15 years ago to lay down roots once again. With an honorable discharge from the Air Force Reserves at Barksdale AFB and a deep background in competitive swimming, Derrek has served as a swim coach for over a decade, held the role of Age Group Chair for the state, and spoken on behalf of Swim America for USA Swimming. He’s also led as a State Zones Head Coach and brings the same discipline and passion into his CrossFit and wellness lifestyle. As he enters a new chapter, an empty nest and full focus on Corks & Cuts with Candace, Derrek reflects on lessons learned, the importance of progress, and what’s next.

Alex Anderson is the Sports Director and news anchor for KTBS 3 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Alex has spent the last 15 years highlighting local athletes and telling their stories through high school, college, and the pros. He is also the producer and host of the Southern Classic Chicken Friday Football Fever Scores and Highlights Show that is gearing up for another season.

SFC Ben Cotten and SFC Allen Smith are Sniper School Instructors in the Army National Guard and serve their community as Shreveport firefighters. As reigning champions of the 2023 International Sniper Competition, 2019 WPW Sniper Competition, and multiple other high-stakes marksmanship challenges, they travel the nation representing the All Guard Sniper Team—embodying precision, skill, teamwork and relentless dedication.

Bob Thames is a dynamic community builder, entrepreneur, and Development Director with a passion for revitalization, creativity, and connection. As the co-founder of Single Source Business Solutions, Bob helps small businesses thrive by offering strategic financial and operational support. He also leads innovative placemaking efforts in Shreveport through events, cultural programming, and nonprofit initiatives like Shreveport Green. With experience spanning accounting, hospitality, urban development, and community advocacy, Bob brings a rare blend of business savvy and heartfelt purpose. Whether he’s organizing a neighborhood beer mile, designing a mural tribute, or helping entrepreneurs get their numbers right, Bob’s work is all about making places and people shine.

Nate Edwards specializes in Health and Fitness Promotions for the Department of Defense. He has also set world records for weighted pull-ups and is a world champion Jiu Jitsu competitor.

Leighton Allen is the co-founder of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices-Alley Real Estate. He is also the owner/leader of five other small businesses in North Louisiana he has started over the past 10 years. They are successful more days than not. Give a listen to his podcast, Bizzie Smalls, to hear Leighton share past and current success and failures in his small business journey alongside his co-host, Josh Johnson.

Trini Triggs is a seasoned country music recording artist known for his dynamic presence in the genre. Over his 10-year tenure with Curb Records, Trini shared the same label with industry heavyweights such as Tim McGraw, Lee Brice, Jo Dee Messina, The Judds and more. He has collaborated with legends such as Charlie Pride, John Conley, Bellamy Brothers, etc. He has toured the country and shared the same stage with the likes of Garth Brooks, George Strait, Martina McBride, and top industry hitmakers. His distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics have earned him multiple Billboard-charted hits, with "Strait Tequila" and "Horse to Mexico" being particularly popular. Trini also achieved a No. 1 song on the country Christian chart with "Heaven on Earth". He is currently the morning radio host on KRMD, North Louisiana's legendary country music radio station.

Carroll Baker is a practitioner of holistic medicine and integrated practices, holding a Doctorate in Philosophy with an emphasis on Spiritual Wellness. He has a black belt in Korean Judo, 10th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and 10th degree black belt in American Martial Arts and Sciences. He has also trained world champion kickboxer, Robert Visitacion, and multiple UFC athletes.

Greg "The Wolf" Walker is a proud father, husband, 20 year veteran of the Shreveport, Louisiana Police Department, current SWAT team leader, music director for The Simple Church and Bomber Jiu Jitsu kids coach. 

Blake “Trouble” Franklin is a professional boxer and boxing coach born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana and is currently the reigning UBO Continental Welterweight Champion. He is the owner of Trouble Boxing Gym and co owner of The Compound in Shreveport, Louisiana.