Heavyweights and Donuts: Recent Episodes
Danny Williams
This is the podcast dedicated to dreamers, go getters, hustlers, and the like. I'm your host Danny WIlliams, and here on Heavyweights and Donuts you'll hear interviews featuring Heavyweights (the creme de la creme) in a whole myriad of disciplines. Check for new episodes every Sunday.
Today I (Danny Williams) spoke to, Principal Officer of Local 767, Dave Reeves. We talked about the tentative agreement between the Teamsters and UPS from his perspective, as not only the Local's principal officer, but also as a member of the negotiating committee.
I've been working on a few things that I want to share with ya'll and this is one of the biggest things. I sat down to talk to a former business agent and co-worker about the contract negotiations at UPS and got some clarifications on a few things. Feel free to ask questions and I'll run them up the pole to some folks in the know.
I had the privilege of talking to one of the most interesting people in America. Alphonso Hernandez is probably the best pinata maker in America, if not the world, and we spoke about his journey from IT to Pinata Artist. We spoke about his process from concept to complete execution and his plans for the future.
This week I talked to Oak Cliff EZ a rapper from the DFW. We spoke about his journey and also our shared interest in nerd culture as well as a deep dive in music. I learned a lot about his process and I hope you enjoy this conversation
This week I spoke with Vincent Garza about the need to step outside of the usual idea being introverted to find success as a business owner. We touched on plenty of other topics including Being a nerd vs. Being a Gamer this was a fun interview and I hope you will enjoy it as well.
Follow Vince on IG/FB/Twitter @SwoleNerdProductions
If you are in the DFW area and are looking for any graphic design work, a logo, car wraps, content creation you can also text him at: 817.495.1884
Wade Robinson is the Ranch Manager and Videographer for the good folks at Drury Outdoors, for the past eleven years. Follow him and Drury Outdoors on IG and YouTube.
@WadeRobinson_DruryOutdoors
@DruryOutdoors on Instagram and YouTube
Also check out catchadream.org
I switched up how I title the episodes, and learned a lot about what it means to be an entrepreneur as I talked to Matt. This week we talked about the issues he and his business partner Sarah faced while opening one of the best restaurants in Fort Worth, Hotbox Biscuit Club. If you happen to find yourself in Fort Worth do yourself a favor and get a meal.
P.S. I spoke about the chicken so much in this episode it was comical, but when something is that good you gotta let people know!
Follow Hotbox on IG @hotbosbiscuitclub
This guy! Words do not do this man justice Dr. Batra is an Interventional Radiologist who helps people in a way that I could never think of, but is so important his focus and treatment of venous disease is awe-inspiring and unbelievably admirable. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you will as well. Follow his socials:
IG: @DallasVeinInstitute
Facebook: DallasVeinInstitue
Twitter:DBatra9
Give me a follow as well at HeavyweightsandDonuts on instagram and HwdPodcast on Facebook
I don't know where to start, I have had a complicated history with church and in the past few years I have had the opportunity to start attending Trademark Church in Fort Worth, TX and to become friends with the pastor Landon Pickering. He has truly added value to my life and helped bring the joy back into my life. And considering the whole idea behind this podcast is to learn from people who are doing the things that make them happy, this was the perfect conversation to have. Thank you Landon for talking to me and I hope everyone listens and enjoys this conversation as much as I did.
Shugg is the mastermind behind Martin House Brewing Co.'s Social Media and Beer Launch Calendar and also an all-around dope guy. I really enjoyed speaking to him, I enjoyed hearing his story, and I took some inspiration away from this interview. I hope ya'll will enjoy this as much as I did.
Shugg's Instagram
Martin House Brewing Co.'s Instagram
My Instagram
So not to brag or anything, but this is the first episode I've done with someone who has a wikipedia page! Jeff Richards is a gridiron football player for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M before transferring to Emporia State. He previously played for the Ottawa Redblacks and helped them win the 104th Grey Cup.
Jeff's IG: @JeffRich23DS
This episode feature a fellow Oklahoman that is making his own lane in the fashion world a man by the name Derek Newton. He launched his brand of clothing on April 14, 2021 and I will give my personal stamp of approval on it. KEPT Clothing Brand is the name of his company check out his IG @KEPTClothingBrand and check out his website keptclothingbrand.com and get some clothes.
Check out the playlist on Spotify: Cardio & Kolaches
If you get this far in the description: 1 Congratulations, you won and 2 follow us on IG at Heavyweightsanddonuts follow the facebook group at HWDPodcast DM me and let me know what song you want to put on the playlist I will add it and tell everybody that you personally made the suggestion.
Vice President of Development & Engagement at One Safe Place in Fort Worth, Texas joined me for an interview on this episode. Felipe is someone that I am honestly inspired by, because when we met he worked as a telephone technician at AT&T and has become a force to be reckoned with in his community. Whether it be through his engagement with the Stonewall Democrats, his local union, or local politics. This interview was a lot of fun, we had some issues with the audio, but if you can bear with us it is definitely worth a listen.
We made it to episode 10!! This guest was perfect for the tenth episode. Nicole Terral on IG @nikk_films she truly is gifted and the embodiment of a heavyweight in her profession. I hope everyone who listens to this episode takes away some gems like I did today.
My guest this week was councilwoman and Fort Worth Mayoral candidate Ann Zadeh. She shared some of her platform and her vision for the future of Fort Worth. If you are a resident of Funkytown this is a must listen. Make sure to check out her website www.AnnZadeh.com and get more specifics and follow her on all social media even TikTok.
This episode is a departure from the usual, my wife and I sat down and had a conversation about life and our vision for the future. We also spoke about our past trials and tribulations. Trigger Warning We spoke in depth about our struggle with having children including miscarrying, and subsequent D&C procedures, and our issues since. Don't worry this is not a Derrick Jaxson thing my wife and I are doing great.
This episode is one I've been looking forward to for a while. Lance is a photographer, podcaster, and still holds down a 9 to 5. He has helped me tremendously with getting my podcast going so, the very least I can do is show him some love and tell ya'll to go check out his podcast It's Probably You at: It's Probably You follow him on IG; @That_LDP and Its_probably_u
This week spoke to Kuumba Smith of Smittox Brewing Co. Kuumba is working to open the first black owned brewery in North Texas. We spoke about the hardships he has faced trying to open the business, we spoke about how he got into brewing, and we spoke about the lack of diversity in brewing and brewery ownership. make sure to give him a follow on IG: @Smittoxbrewing also check out his website where you can support him and get some dope merch.
Feel free to comment on my IG @Heavyweightsanddonuts and be sure to follow me there as well
In this episode I interviewed one of DFW's most sought after personal trainers, an IFBB Professional bodybuilder, and all-around great person, Mr. J. Warren. We spoke on bodybuilding and the things that brought him success in his pursuit. We spoke on success and how he found it. We spoke on family and balance.I learned more than I expected in this interview and have continued to learn from J. Follow him on IG: @iamjwarren and @jwarrenathletics. Follow the show @heavyweightsanddonuts on insta and @HWDPodcast on Facebook. Twitter and YouTube coming soon
This week I spoke with one of the most prolific personal injury attorneys in the DFW area, a gentle giant by the name of Mike "Big Mike" Allbee. We spoke about his path to becoming an attorney, we spoke about how he manages his work and his family life, we also spoke about how he manages to stay authentic in a world of lawyers. This was a genuinely enjoyable conversation and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording. If you get injured call 817-BIG-MIKE also check out his socials @CallBigMike on everything.
Oak Cliff EZ is a rapper from the DFW area. His latest album "Arcane" came out last year and the single Throwing Stones is sure to become one of your favorite songs, as it has become one of mine. We talked about his music, our shared love of anime, and fthe pursuit of goals. Check out Arcane wherever you stream your music, follow him on all socials @OakCliffEZ
Happy Black History Month. My guest this week is Charles Gray. I can not speak highly enough about Charles, there is almost nothing he can't do. He is an artist who is proficient in many mediums: Oil painting, photography, videography, digital media, ink, etc. Give him a follow on social media @artbycharlesgray. Enjoy the episode!
2020 was a mess. If 2020 was a person, it would be Gary Busey on a cocaine binge. If 2020 was a song it would be a chopped and screwed remix of The Fox. If 2020 was a drink it would be every drink in a coca cola remix machine mixed with rubbing alcohol and Monteczuma brand Tequila. I hope 2020 does not rest in peace, I hope it burns in Hades, I hope it is tortured in the pits of Tartarus, I hope it gets trapped in a room with the Ark of the Covenant from Indiana Jones and is forced to watch all the spirits come out and melts. That was a run on sentence. If 2020 was a sentence, it would probably be that sentence.
Enough about 2020, 2021 is here and it's goin to be better right? Surely it'll be better there is no doubt about it. Although 2021 will be a much better year it, sure as hell, bust through your living room wall like a rabid Kool-Aid Man and, yelled "Oh Yeaaaaah!!" and proceeded to stomp his corona sullied feet on your couch like Rick James. 2021 came in swinging: Cecily Tyson passed away, Dustin Diamond passed away, Rush Limbaugh (not a fan, but the rule of three). There was a riot on the Capital of the United States. Just this week there was a snow storm... IN TEXAS!
Let me calm down. We made it through the snow. This post was supposed to be positive, so let me end on a very positive note. 2020 taught me that everybody is "essential." I have decided that 2021 the year I change my life. I have decided to put all my energy into the pursuit of my dreams. This year I am going to set goals that seem almost outlandish, and I am going to achieve them. I can, I will, and I must. Shout out Eric Thomas. I gotta wrap this up, so to do that I will leave you with this: Let 2021 be the best year of your life. Control what you can control, and let the go by the wayside.
This is episode number one of Heavyweights and Donuts thank you for taking the time to listen to it please subscribe, rate, and/or review. Brandon Charnecki is the name of the guest he is the founder of Faith First Wellness, an online training company, that he started mid-pandemic. Brandon is an Oklahoma State University graduate and received his degree in Exercise Science. He has knowledge well past his years. We had a great conversation. If you enjoy this Follow his on Instagram @faith_first_wellness and @charnecki.