Poking Holes in Blinders: Recent Episodes
Dr. Brian Hite and Colin Follenweider
Two stunt guys explore everyday concepts in creative ways.
We like to say, ”Knowledge infused with compassion fuels better decisions.”
Join us as we provide intelligent, educational, and insightful information through discussion between ourselves and our guests. The purpose is to broaden our own and our audience’s perceptions about a variety of topics in an effort to increase tolerance, acceptance, open-mindedness, critical thinking, and overall well-being.
Ever wondered how education could better prepare students for the real world? Join us as we chat with Dr. Neal, Executive Principal of Megs Middle School, about redefining learning. From ditching letter grades to prioritizing student well-being, we’re uncovering what’s possible when we think outside the box.
In this episode, stuntmen Dr. Brian and Collin dive into the role of age in an industry that prizes youth, sharing stories from their decades-long careers. They also reflect on their recent reads and answer fun questions like, “What was the goofiest stunt you ever did?”
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator, and Adventure Collector, Mr. Doug Coleman, joins Dr. Brian and Colin in this week's LIVE episode. Get ready for a fascinating conversation diving into Doug's journey filled with high-octane action and behind-the-scenes tales from the world of film. Don't miss out on the astonishing insights and stories as they explore Doug's thrilling and action-packed life!
AHHH YEAH!!!! Episode 10! In this landmark episode, Dr. Brian and Colin chat about AI technology, Star Trek, some famous ancient philosophers, serendipity and how the universe works.
Accomplished stuntman and gifted actor Anthony Molinari joins Dr. Brian and Colin in a LIVE discussion with an online audience. The trio delve into concepts of winning and learning, the importance of role models, uncertainty in the stunt business and much, much more. Special thanks to John Dixon and Stuntphone.com for hosting this week's episode.
Author and speaking empowerment coach Linda Ugelow joins Dr Brian and Colin to discuss her book Delight in the Limelight. However, in true PHB fashion, the discussion led to other topics including “seeing the world through your own eyes”, eastern philosophies and overcoming jealousy. Dr Brian also brings back a phrase used in the late 1800’s.
Dr. Brian and Colin discuss Brian's book Begin Again, the Second amendment, gun violence in America and Colin's singing voice.
Poking Holes in Blinders goes LIVE with an internet audience!! These 3 veteran stuntmen: Brian, Colin and special guest, Thom Williams, discuss topics that usually are not talk about within the stunt business. Topics like how to deal with fear. How to cope with failure. With a Question and Answer segment, the 3 were able to address specific concerns audience members had. Thank you stuntlisting.com for hosting the event!!
Dr Brian and Colin welcome their first guest to the podcast. Former middle school teacher, author, professional athlete and stunt performer, Mr. Kevin Cassidy. In this episode, they discuss concepts from Kevin's book, Falling Down to Find Myself: How a Hollywood Stuntman Conquered Life's Bumps and Bruises to Cultivate a Philosophy for True Happiness.
In this Special Delivery episode, Brian and Colin have a brief discussion on whether or not we have free will to make the choices we make.
In today's episode, Brian and Colin chat about the book Range: Why Generalist Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein, the Death Penalty, natural consequences for actions and throwing yourself down stairs.
Join Brian and Colin as they discuss educational theory, the letter of the law versus the spirit of the law, personal values, why stop signs are lame and some other things.
"Knowledge infused with compassion fuels better decisions."
Join us in fun, entertaining discussions where familiar concepts and everyday situations are flipped around and examined from different and creative points of view. Together, through open, honest dialogue, we can increase tolerance, acceptance, open-mindedness, critical thinking, and overall well-being.
In this episode, we tackle topics such as certainty, complexity, positive change, hair style choices, psychology, abortion, human values, COVID protocols plus much, much more.