It's been three month since our last episode but you're getting a good one from us. Juan and I get into our personal lives and how things have changed throughout the year.
We touch on relationships, marriage and not wasting time on pointless things. If you have 45 mins in your day, have a listen.
We appreciate you
Pep Talk
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Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Keani was born to become a basketball player . Her basketball career started taking off in high school, thanks to her father who trained her with his boys travel team 805, up until high school. She attended Buena high school in Ventura, California, was rated No. 72 overall in the class of 2011 by ESPN HoopGurlz and was widely considered one of the top guards in the nation, nominated for the 2011 McDonald's All-America team.
Keani then went on to accept a full athletic scholarship to Gonzaga University, where her team achieved multiple top-25 rankings with appearances in the Sweet 16 2x and Elite 8.They won West Coast Conference title all four years she attended. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and a double Minor in Public Relations and Communications.
From college ball to pro ball she dives in on the experiences she had playing overseas, dealing with agents and of course trying to play basketball during the "COVID era."
She dives in on coming back home figuring out her life after being a pro , she goes on to talk about how she accepted the Santa Barbara City College Head assistant coaching position in 2019 and coached her first full season 2020-21. She's the second female assistant on a men's basketball squad in the Western State Conference, one of only a handful in state history. The first Woman at the collegiate level to coach men in Santa Barbara’s history.
In 2022 was inducted into the Santa Barbara Court of Champions Hall of Fame,
In 2023 won a Marmonte League title as a first year Head Coach & received Marmonte League Coach of the year, and was invited to coach the 2023 Ventura County All-Star game.
She is currently the Head Coach of the Oaks Christian girls program & runs her own basketball academy doing personal training, clinics, camps & club teams.
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Brandon sit with Big Pep and walks us through his story as always being a pioneer in fashion, music and culture in Ventura County. Hearing his story you realize that his whole life he has always been ahead of the game .
He's the owner of the most popular barbershop in Ventura County THE RE-UP. His story is important because it shows how perseverance and hard work can land you into the position you chose to be without or without a clean record.
RAGS TO RICHES IS A UNDERSTATEMENT IN THIS EPISODE !
The Re-Up barbershop
https://www.instagram.com/thereupshop/?hl=en
Brandon Harris
https://www.instagram.com/hollowthebarber/?hl=en
Big Pep
https://www.instagram.com/bigpep3342/?hl=en
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As a 19 year old, on a full ride academic scholarship, David always imagined himself to be a business owner . However, the notion of having to wait to graduate to start a business he did not agree with it one bit. This is a motivational interview where David at 19 decided to put all his eggs into one basket, take out a quarter of a million dollar loan and bet on himself while everything and almost everyone was against him.
He takes us on the challenges of opening up a gym at a young age, opening during COVID and the backlash he got from it.
David is the owner of one of the most popular gyms in Ventura County, House of Gains. It has everything a costumer would want, no yearly contracts, open 24/7, amazing merchandise and allowing members to film social media content if they desire.
Throughout the podcast, David opens up about the two most important thing in this whole journey, his wife and his gym members. Throughout the interview he really becomes vulnerable and lets us in on how much they both mean to him.
House of Gains Gym
https://www.houseofgainsgym.net/
David Figg
https://www.instagram.com/davidfigg/?hl=en
Big Pep
https://www.instagram.com/bigpep3342/?hl=en
Big Dogs Only Merch
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On this episode of Pep Talk , Pep & Juan Talk about episode 3 of HBO show Last of Us and how it effected us.
We get into new business moves we are both making and of course, new movies.
MERCH
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Humble and wise are the first words that come to mind when introducing Alex Waites. We got the pleasure to have Alex as a guest on Pep Talk and was enlighten on his view on life and happiness. Alex tells us a story of how breaking his ankle as a young man led him on a path to being a well known physical therapist in southern California. Also, without giving too much away Alex is an extraordinary artist who has made some of the most unique pieces that I have ever seen.
It was a pleasure having you on the podcast !
Big Pep
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Juan
https://www.instagram.com/juansarts/?hl=en
Alex Waites
https://www.instagram.com/aloha.a.waites/
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An avid athlete and well known local basketball legend from Oxnard, California, Dee often spoke about wanting to pursue a career in sports. Here he talks about his upbringing and how playing sports has led him to the career he has now. Dee is now considered to be one of the most sought youth basketball coach/trainer in Southern California; he is also a NBA trainer and player development coach, the head coach of the RAGE AAU basketball team, and director of Bball Operations at @redlineatheticas in Ventura, Ca.
We got to pick his brain on what he looks for in young basketball players , and what it takes to get to the next level .
MERCH
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Dee Pinkard - https://www.instagram.com/itrainwithdee/?hl=en
Big Pep- https://www.instagram.com/bigpep3342/?hl=en
Juan- https://www.instagram.com/juansarts/?hl=en
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Jared is a Ventura kid born and raised, a business owner, a NBA personal trainer to LA CLIPPERS Star John Wall, and most importantly a loving husband and a fantastic dad. Jared sat down with us on Pep Talk and gave us a conversation to remember. From a Ventura High School CIF champion to a basketball scholarship, Jared's life was sky rocketing. He had everything he could've wanted until unexpected injuries and depression entered his life. Jared tells us not only how he overcame these obstacles, but how he came out a better and more humbled man. From starting his path as a personal trainer, Jared speaks on opening his own business, the challenges with keeping it a float, especially through the pandemic to eventually getting a surprise visit from superstar John Wall which turned out to be a full time position.
Jared Wilson
https://www.instagram.com/jaredwilson.performance/?hl=en
Big PEP
https://www.instagram.com/bigpep3342/?hl=en
Juan
https://www.instagram.com/juansarts/?hl=en
PEP TALK MERCH
Persistence Culture Media
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Its been a while! But seriously , it has been a bit since we have drop a new episode. We explain what we have been doing and of course talking about the halloween season, movies and life !
SPONSORS
BIG DOG ONLY MERCH
https://peptalkmerch.com/
PERSISTENCE CULTURE MEDIA
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For those who don't know who Court Young is , Court was a basketball phenom who is portrayed as one of the best female basketball players to ever come out of Ventura, Ca.
But that is just the beginning of the story, Court sits with us on Pep Talk and opens up about not only her hoop life, but the new chapter in Court life finding inner peace through their transitioning journey.
BIG DOG ONLY MERCH
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Court Young
https://www.instagram.com/pureonyxkixx/?hl=en
Big Pep
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JuansArt
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Andrew Priest and Alec Torres of Nalu Timepieces sit on the couch and give us their story from best friends for over 15 years, these 26 year olds have changed what was a passion idea of collection watches into a lucrative Rolex business for them . Within less than a year they have generated close to 7 figures. Enjoy and be ready to be inspired .
Big Dog Only Merch
https://peptalkmerch.com/
Nalu Timepieces
https://imginn.org/nalu_timepieces/
Big Pep
https://www.instagram.com/bigpep3342/?hl=en
Juan
https://www.instagram.com/juansarts/?hl=en
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This week we get the opportunity to have Ivan , the proud owner of Birria El Guerp food truck. He shares his story about choosing his families birria recipe and becoming an entrepreneur over working as a banker! His food is amazing and his story is even better ! If you are ever in the Ventura County area look for him and his food truck up !
https://www.instagram.com/birria_elguero/?hl=en
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3Ii_bN_SXE&t=5s
BIG DOGS ONLY MERCH
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We did a last minute podcast to thank everyone who has been supporting us this past year! Thank you to our main sponsor Persistence Culture Media, Thank you to Big Dogs Only Apparel and most importantly Thank you to the fans who have been listening, watching and subscribing this whole time ! This is a fun one ! We really get in our feelings this episode !
BIG DOG ONLY MERCH
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
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Sponsors- Persistence Culture
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The big dogs take the couch Big Pep and Juan !
-Clothing line BIG DOGS ONLY
-Subway sandwich debate -
Can Pep be Jason Mamoa stunt double ? -
Thoughts on the new Thor
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Big Pep- bigpep3342
Juan- juansarts
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On this week episode, Jordan Harris sits with us for the second time on Pep Talk ! We catch up with him on his jiu-jitsu journey, cold showers, and how he is getting mentally ready for up coming events in his life !
YOUTUBE
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9jQkKQHT3Td4ZPZ9XdVkA
BIG DOG ONLY MERCH
https://peptalkmerch.com/
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Logic sits with his head of security and art director on Pep Talk. This is his first music interview in three years. Now officially un-retired, he discusses his process to making his new album Vinyl Days which comes out June 17th!
Logic dives into finally being off his record label Def Jam and going independent, also a surprise collab album with him and Madlib that is already finished and releasing in the future.
He opens up about his love and respect for Jack Harlow and how happy he is for his success. Logic gets excited talking about his upcoming summer tour Vinyl Day co-headling with Wiz Khalifa!
Finally, some funny stories about some artists featured on his album such as Action Bronson, Russ, The Game , Aaron Judge, Wiz Khalifa and many more !
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Nolan sits with Big Pep and Juan and takes us through how he got to be a music manager, entrepreneur and his love for sports ! By betting on himself early on and forgoing college , Nolan breaks down his path from touring at the age of 20, trying to pay rent in LA on skid row while working as a driver for a pizza spot, to eventually seeing the potential in a up and coming music artist @superduperkyle in his hometown Ventura and becoming a killer in the music game. Nolan dives in on how after seeing Mac Miller, he had all the faith in the world that @SuperDuperKyle could do the same. Nolan gives his reason to the benefits or working out , eating healthy and having people around you that motivate you to want to be better in life and not just business.
One last thing, he tells an amazing story of how he met Drake....but doesn't remember !
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