The Obsessed Podcast

Eric Ylitalo is passionate about hockey. He really enjoys playing, including playing in the historic world of Minnesota backyard hockey rinks. He played high school hockey in Minnesota and played for…

Brian Torola is a mechanical engineer. He’s another guy who doesn’t necessarily have an obsession, but is someone I’ve always appreciated. I wanted to bring him on mainly just to pick his brain. A fe…

(Explicit) Seth Waters is the owner of the Dark Waters Fly Shop and Guide Service. Through happenstance he also became the pastor at his church. His fly-fishing videos on his YouTube channel, Dark Wa…

Kyle Maki's growing passion involves the world of adventure, hiking, and mountain climbing. He just returned from a solo trip in Alaska's mountains, his second solo Alaska trip.

(Explicit) Travis Kunze is a student in his masters program for Psychology. He intends to continue on for his doctorate in this field and working within the world of bringing awareness, reducing, and…

Troy Kinnunen is a student at Western Michigan's College of Aviation where he is pursuing a degree in Aviation Flight Science. He currently has his private pilot's license and is finishing up his ins…

On today's episode I reflect on the first year of the podcast. Also included are some snapshots and moments from each episode since the last time I did this.

Brent Halonen is a cofounder and head of A.I. at Steelhead Technologies, a software that is built for manufacturing job site optimization. Brent is also a founder and lead scientist at Laurium Labs.

Michael Steber was a basketball coach and middle school principle for many years. Prior to his role as principle he was a PE teacher. Currently he is working with Bridges Copper Country, a Portage He…

Pam and Steve Hecht are super passionate rock, agate, gem, and mineral pickers and collectors. Their knowledge of this world is unreal. They are also the owners of Miners Cafe in Laurium, Michigan.

Stacy Bussiere is a driven fitness and health minded coach and teacher. She just finished, and is continuing, running at least one mile per day, every single day. She is a PE teacher, has history in …

Dr. Patrick Flynn is a Chiropractor, and the founder of The Wellness Way, an international network of Health Restoration Clinics that think and act differently to solve individualized health challeng…

Ricky Kilpela is a passionate hunter. A lot of his recent hunts have been out west. Incorporated into this world, another thing he is engaged in is horses. He owns a horse, Spitz. Together they have …

Charley Heltunen is a school teacher in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He is also the owner of A-1 Toilets, a portable toilet company in Calumet, Michigan. 

Clayton Sayen competes in cross country and track at Michigan Tech University. He holds records in the 1500 and 800 at MTU. Running has been a huge part of his world for a long time. We discuss the t…

Ben Gray is a philosopher. He taught philosophy as a professor for around 15 years. His degrees are in psychology and philosopher and a masters degree in philosophy.

Dick Storm is a celebrated radio host, past radio show owner and news director. In December he will have been in broadcasting for 60 years. Currently he hosts the Eagle Country Hall Of Fame radio sho…

Jared Steiner is super passionate about Pool. To an immense level, this is something he is engaged in all of the time. He plays pool in different leagues and plays state tournaments in North Dakota.

Jacob Wheeling owns Little Missouri Archery in North Dakota with his business partner Andy. Jacob has been a passionate hunter and he has channeled that passion through the archery shop. Jacob also r…

Caden Kuntz is the owner of a few businesses. Ruckus Sweets & Treats is an ice cream and sweets business. Ruckus Services is a fencing business. He started and operates both of these in North Dakota.