The Zach and Pat Show

In today's episode we are excited to bring you Charlie Metzner from our local firefighting departments here in St. Louis as well as a driving force behind the St. Louis Hero Network - a nonprofit dedicated to giving back to the families of current and former local first responders! The son of a firefighter himself, Charlie knew that public service was something he wanted to invest in and dedicate his life to. Taking the leap from serving the community to serving those who serve the community, Charlie's mission of giving is one we can all learn from and take...

Today we are so excited to be welcoming back for the second time...Patrick Woodling! Pat was featured on the show just over two years ago and we've been chomping at the bit to sit back down with him ever since. Partially because he's a great pillar of our local community, but also - because we can't stop laughing when he's here! Join us as we breakdown his journey at Watson's Martial Arts, getting in trouble as a city youth in south county, and of course - some crazy stories featuring some less than reputable characters otherwise known as...

In today's episode we are pleased to bring you Shawn Lipe! Shawn is an appraiser who left his career in pharmaceuticals because he felt such a strong connection to finding out the stories in the things others would find value in. Join us as we talk about his wild world travels, how being an appraiser differs from Antiques Road Show/Pawn Stars, and of course, hear us brag all about the hidden gem that is St. Louis!

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Today we are excited to be bringing you our latest conversation with Josh Loy! Much like Zach and our producer Murph, Josh found a lot of professional momentum in the service industry. Now at 26, he serves as a consultant for different outfits as well as the head of his own at MK Ranch here in good ole MO! Join us as we reminisce on the service industry, go deep into grappling and UFC lore, how the MLB product has changed, and of course - what it means to be a great dad! Please like, comment, and subscribe for more...

What animals would you fight? What's one meal you'd eat for the rest of your life? Your top 5 movies you could rewatch forever. These are the questions you wanna know, we have the answers. Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!

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0:00 catching up

10:45 question 1

16:30 question 2

20:00 question 3

23:00...

We are so excited to be sitting down with Colin Ledbetter for the second time and with huge developments since his first visit! As you may or may not remember Colin's tenure as a STL city police officer was met with tragedy when he was shot while on duty. Knowing full well that he might not have been out of the woods after his close call, eventually the blood clots would start and this would lead to his leg being amputated only a couple months ago. Now we're sitting down with him to talk what he's been through, where...

In today's episode we are excited to be sitting down with Dr. Dustin Adamo, the owner and operator of Triad Functional Mental Health. Dustin is not just a psychologist but he's also a personal trainer and nutritionist - making sure that when someone comes to him, he's able to see the big picture and help them find their best mental state in ever capacity. Join us as we breakdown his nutritional protocol, minimal fitness standards for wellness, helping people figure out if they're working for success, fulfillment, or validation, and a whole lot more!

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In today's episode we are excited to bring on one of the newer Adventure Unknown contemporaries in Dr. Ian McIntosh! Ian was an athlete growing up with his main love being wrestling. After multiple disc injuries, most of his doctors told him the best course of action was to leave fitness alone forever - something he was not ready to do. This would eventually lead to him finding chiropractic medicine and coming back better than ever. He would then go on to switch his focus in education to that same field and now he is helping populations of athletes...

Today we have a very special guest as we have Pat's longtime baseball coach and mentor Lance Shuermann sitting down with us! Claimed to be Pat's "Kyle Watson", Lance has seen many an athlete grow and prosper in his system not only as baseball players but highlighting the need for strong character as a dominant factor. Knowing Pat better than just about anyone else, join us for their stories, his tips for up and coming athletes, and lots of talk about STL sports which - in our humble opinion - is one of the best and most underrated sports...

In today's episode we have yet another referral from our good friend Matt Kresko with Mike Lynn of Revolve Homebuyer! Mike's story starts off how many kids in STL's does - getting in trouble with the law. After being charger with burglary just at the end of high school, this would see Mike do 30 days in jail and five year on probation. He eventually would move south of the Lou and begin a long stint in sales and then pivot permanently to real estate where he is now a whiz of buying and selling. Mike's story is a great...

Straight outta NeuAge we are excited to be joined by Rocky Aliberti's right hand man Brad Warlick! Consistent with the same energy Rocky always brings to the show, Brad is humble, friendly, and full of stories. Join us as we talk about what it means to be a nomad, his career of playing and coaching hockey at multiple levels, and the ever expanding world of men's enhanced health when it comes to TRT, peptides, and more!

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In today's episode we are excited to bring you STL sports Hall of Fame inductee and owner and operator of Chez Tequila Dimitri Sanchez! Dimitri was inspired after a trip to Mexico to start his own tequila brand and now three years later he is bring it to fruition! This all while being a dedicated husband and a new father of twins - Dimitri is trying to instill the same dedication and legacy his father did for him with his family liquor store. A great story and great tequila - make sure you check out Chez Tequila ASAP!

In today's episode we are so excited to bring you one of the most triumphant stories to come out of St. Louis with our new friend Yunis Abdalla! Spending time in his childhood in both south and north St. Louis, Yunis was no stranger to running with tough crowds and having to learn equally as tough lessons. This led to him being intentionally attacked by someone he thought was a friend and also hit by a stray bullet due to gang violence even after he left the street life. As a young father, he had to make a decision...

We are excited to bring back one of our favorite guests from the days in Zach's spare bedroom - Ryan Hansen! Ryan has lived a wild life of bodybuilding, bjj, and even had a stint on a reality dating show! With this second episode, we break down his injuries keeping him out of bjj, how he used his experience to stop a car jacker, and his opinion on the market now that he and Zach are both working with Compass Realty!

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In today's episode we are excited to sit down with professional super cross rider/racer Carter Stephenson! Hailing from Rolla, MO - Carter has been riding ever since he was little and his father saw this passion and made the decision to invest in it long term. After an accident on a Harley broke his neck, Carter made the choice to step away from riding only for his fiancee' to remind him that his purpose is on bikes. Now a father and expecting a second little one soon, Carter's energy shines through in the way he speaks and the...

For the second time on the show we'd love to reintroduce you to the now current Adventure Unknown contemporary Josh Weisler! Josh has recently moved into our wonderful community and has been leaving his mark all over helping business owners shed the mentality of the past and step into the next level of their business lives as well as reaching new heights as a father and rediscovering his faith in a higher power.

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In today's episode we are so excited to be sitting down with Kyle Fernandez of Elevate Real Estate here in STL! A friend of Matt Kresko's, Kyle's story is one of lots of falling down and getting back up as his early days in the business were spent trying to keep out of corporate America. Through many trials and tribulations Kyle was able to start his own firm whom have recorded up to 300 million in deals recently! A great guy with a lot of enthusiasm and lots of growth to share, this episode is perfect for anyone looking to...

In today's episode we are excited to be sitting down with Kari Eaker of Eaker's Family Barbershop located in Edwardsville, Illinois! Pat recently met Kari while on his trip to Vegas and knew she'd be a great fit for the show! Join us as we jump into her family business, her philosophy of traditional values in parenting, how she's changed her barbershop with the times, and also some of the craziest haircuts she's ever done!

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In today's episode we are sitting down with Alec Wallingsford - a father, husband, and coach at the up and coming The Yard Gym location here in our local St. Louis area. Alec's journey is fueled by his faith and his desire to be the best man in his family's life. Join us as we talk on his position at The Yard, coaching youth sports, and how he developed a relationship with God in the mix of all of it!

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In today's episode we are back with another local real estate personality as our good friend Casey Samuels is sitting down with us from Fasterhouse Buyer's Club! Working alongside repeat guest Matt Kresko, Casey has made it his mission in life to secure motivated investors the capital needed to purchase the homes they desire to build long term wealth! We'll get into some of his biggest advices, some of the frequent mistakes investors make, as well as how he was saved in 2017 when he turned his life over in his faith to Jesus Christ.

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In today's episode we are pleased to be joined by EJ Sansone, the president of Sansone Build + Design here in St. Louis! One of six kids and a father of four himself, EJ has been raised in the quintessential STL upbringing - faith, sports, and a healthy respect for community. Not only is the head of a top notch company but he's also spent time as a city alderman in our local area. At this point in life when he's not running his business, his main priority is maximizing time with his family, enjoying seeing his kids become adult...

In today's episode WE HAVE THE MEATS (pls don't sue us Arby's) because we have Chris Bolyard joining us from Bolyard's Meat & Provisions! Taking the utmost pride in sourcing his products as local as possible to ensure freshness, Chris has made a name for himself in the local STL cuisine/food scene. When he's not running this business he's quite literally running hundreds of miles as a competitive ultramarathon runner or, he's running his family unit as a husband and father of four. Whether you like great food or want to see how a winner balances roles in his...

Today we are without Pat once again but our good friend Remington is filling in as we sit down with Robert Riley, the owner and operator of Coffee Culture in South County! Robert's story begins in souther California as a kid who was deep into the skater/surfer culture native to SoCal. Having come from a family that had no shortage of experience with the corrections system. Having fallen into the same cycle himself, his adult year would see him abusing drugs, alcohol, and spending time in federal prison himself. Upon release, he moved to STL and made an...

In today's episode we have multiple guests on the show! Coming into to speak with us are Dave and Jess Sotelo with Innova Construction and filling in for Pat we have our good friend and multiple time guest Remington Knight! Dave and Jess met around the time of the pandemic when they saw their paths collide in St. Louis. Recognizing the amazing real estate market we have here, they decided to push all their chips into their own construction company and now are the proud owners of dozens of doors in our local area! Through trial and error and...

In today's episode we are back with a duet between our two favorite guys hitting a deep Q&A about the future of our sons and how they grow up, how men rise or fall in a modern world, and how discipline impacts the company you keep as well as the money in your bank account!

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1:30 if your son became you

10:05 income v quality of life

15:20...

We are so excited to be bringing back our good friend Rocky Aliberti for his second appearance on the show! One of our top 10 episodes of 2024, he's back to talk about his past experiences working in the local STL music industry, the growth and expansion of Neuage, how he's introducing AI into his business, and of course we get deep in the feels when we discuss being a father and how his relationship with his daughter has grown. We know he'll be back again, but until then this is a personal favorite episode of 2026 and we know you'll love...

In today's episode we are so excited to sit down with Joey Zanaboni, a published author talking with us about his new book STL Sports for Kids as well as a broadcaster for our local STL City MLS team! This episode gets deep into our big town in a little city diving into topics like The Greatest Show on Turf, legendary Blues players that decided to continue their legacies locally after retiring, the chess and bowling hall of fames, and some detail that really taught us something even as lifelong locals!

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In today's episode we are excited to sit down with Josh Sheppard - an Adventure Unknown member who is the head coach/owner and operator of Recalibrate & Gaining Ground Fitness and Performance! Josh made a hard decision to leave the world of teaching understanding that in order to fulfill one's dreams, he'd have to be all in. Now, 2000+ clients later Josh still seeks to educate the people that come to him in pursuit of the best versions of themselves, reminding us physical change without mental/emotional adjustment is only skin deep.

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In today's episode we are excited to have back on Colin Parr! Colin is a black belt in bjj and one of our favorite instructors from Watson Martial Arts. He joins us today to break down his feelings on the fight game, how he dealt with putting it behind him, his philosophy when diversifying his grappling, meditation, and so much more!

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0:00 introducing

10:00 missing fighting

16:05...

In today's episode we are blessed to be sitting down with Dan Luig, a father, husband, podcaster of his own (Journey of a Christian Dad), and huge believer in the power of Christ. His story is one of struggle and redemption leaning heavily on the direction his faith has given him and how that has impacted all areas of his life. Whether you're a father, partner, entrepreneur, or sales person, Dan has a warm and loving perspective to share!

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In today's episode we are pleased to bring you another Adventure Unknown contemporary in our good friend Jeff Fillers! Jeff has a wild and crazy story that we can't wait for you to hear. A cyber security professional, Jeff had a run in with the law a few years back in Oregon before the cannabis industry was what it is today legally. This led to house arrest, a full blown prison stint, probation, and now years later he's living life on his terms and enjoying his freedom and prioritizing time with his family. Jeff's story reminds us that we...

In today's episode we are excited to bring on some of the first Adventure Unknown contemporaries we were ever able to call our friends in Ted and Shanna! Leveraging their love of travel, they parlayed this into a full time business where they help people bring their travel dreams come to life! Join us as well talk about why they focus on international travel, how they went about owning real estate in beautiful Costa Rica, getting tattooed in other countries, and helping people have their dream weddings abroad sometimes even by surprise!

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We are excited to welcome to the show our good friend and the CPA of many of our guests (and hosts, producer) John Ems! John is someone who is a lot more than a CPA as he is a team leader, a father, husband, and devout follower of Christ - the latter of which really pours out in his story about finding love in himself. Full of good vibes and practical advice inside and outside the realm of finance, John reminds us the people you bring into your business should be treated like family and that those people are...

Our guest for today's episode is the one and only Eric Longar, a bjj black belt and the head of operations at 10th Planet Tanglefoot right outside of our STL area! Eric has over a decade of experience in the sport that began with his hopes of joining the military that led to him training on base after his wife (at the time girlfriend) entered the service when he was not able to. This led him to living in Mississippi and eventually finding his way back to STL. Spending extended time in Vegas, Eric became well versed in the...

Today we are pleased to bring you a man with an incredible story and with an even more incredible personality full of humor and resolve - Todd Nicely! Todd served in the Marines during tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and his life was changed forever when happened to step on an IED. This would cost him limbs and almost his life and would effectively begin the part of his story that truly tested his resilience. Now an author, speaker, and a guy who can poke fun at himself even when it comes to the most sensitive topics, Todd's story...

In today's episode we are excited to bring on someone who does a lot for the Adventure Unknown community who does not get near enough credit - Matt Abbrederis! Matt is the owner and operator of Ponto Solutions LLC, a communications and security firm that ensures locations remain safe and secure no matter what! Hailing from Wisconsin originally, Matt's journey into entrepreneurship starts like most people's in realizing a corporate job just wasn't for him. Years later, he's sharing his experience with us as someone who not only is a beloved personality around AU but has a heavy hand...

Rev up your engines because today we have a real treat as MONSTER JAM professional driver Brandon Arthur is sitting down with us before hitting the stage tomorrow and Sunday in STL (1/17-1/18)! It was awesome to sit down with Brandon not only because of his amazing humility and relatability despite reaching the highest level of this INSANE sport. Whether you like monster trucks or you want to see what realizing your dreams looks like for this young man, we've got an amazing episode for you!

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In today's episode we are so excited to bring you the one and only Jordan Dowdy! Jordan is someone we've been waiting to bring onto the podcast for quite some time. Not only due to his long history in pro fighting but also because of the demeanor of the man he is and being such a pivotal member of our squad called TAC Team! This episode not only deals a lot with the topic of combat sports but gets deep into the emotional and psychological journey of this amazing athlete and awesome human being. Please like, comment, and subscribe...

Today's episode is very near and dear to our heart as our boys Calvin, Connor, and Oliver will be sitting down in studio for the very first time! Being as this show is about fatherhood, we hope to make it a regular thing annually for them to come on. We always ask our guests that are parents what message they want to leave their kids and we couldn't think of a better way than this!

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Welcome to 2026 and a big thank you to our guest Adam Bundren for sitting down with us and telling us about his moving story. Adam's story is all too familiar as we've all felt the sting of grief when losing a loved one and the time it takes to overcome that. Through community and a refocusing on what his purpose really is, Adam has been able to go full steam ahead into raising his young boys, being a better husband to his wife, and surrounding himself with the right people to make a difference in our local real estate...