A Brothers' Creed

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This world can be a confusing place and if you don’t stand for something you will fall for anything. The things we stand up for and our system of principals by which we live is called a CREED. Brothers Jared and Ethan Thomas explore their own creed and the creed of others on this laid back conversational podcast that has three main purposes: 1st Motivation- How you can build and maintain your personal creed 2nd Experiences- Share and hear real life stories that will strengthen your creed 3rd Exploration- Seeking to add more knowledge and power to your creed by discovering the world around us

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Wednesday Jun 15, 2022

#89- Escaped Convict - Some of histories craziest prison break stories

Wednesday Jun 15, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed we talk about some of favorite prison break stories. Surprisingly there are hundreds if not thousands of recorded accounts of people breaking out of prison. Ethan Starts out by walking through the infamous case of Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers who escaped from Alcatraz also known as "The Rock". Many people tried to escape The Rock and all failed except Frank. Through tricks, a makeshift raft and lots of digging they escaped and were never found or heard from again. Dead or alive.... no one knows. Jared then shares the wild story of El Chapo and his many run-ins with the police. With his affinity for tunnels, he was able to escape several times until the Americans finally got him into the US. Join us and enjoy as we talk through these stories and more crazy escape attempts.

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Wednesday Jun 08, 2022

#88-Remain calm in a Crisis- How people deal with stressful situations

Wednesday Jun 08, 2022

On this week of A Brothers’ Creed Podcast we talk about how to remain calm in stressful situations. We cover how to deal with stressful situations from anything like having to give a presentation at work, dealing with crying children, to being in an emergency. Ethan talks about how thinking through a situation to properly assets next steps can be critical in a stressful situation. We can sometimes train ourselves to respond in the correct way through preparation and practice ahead of certain situations to make the reaction second nature. Jared shares the story of the cave diver who was rescuing the soccer team who was famously trapped deep within a cave system. The moment he lost his guide line and was swimming blind was surely full of terror. Jared also shares one of his favorite clips from a movie about managing fear and chaos in a stressful environment.

Thursday Jun 02, 2022

#87- Mass Hysteria - A psychological phenomenon to be aware of

Thursday Jun 02, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers’ Creed Podcast, we talk about the curious psychological phenomenon of mass hysteria. Ethan gives a great overview of what mass hysteria is and some interesting examples from modern history and times long past. From a convent of Nuns who can’t stop meowing to kids within a school mysteriously coming down with what was believed to be Tourette syndrome, the examples of mass hysteria of interesting to say the least. Jared then dives into the history of perhaps one of the most well-known cases of mass hysteria that took place in the Salem witch trials. If you ever wondered how the Puritans tested someone to see if she was a witch and how these wild witch accusations were able to stand up in court, you must check out this episode.

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Wednesday May 25, 2022

#86 - Accountability - Fitness Journey Update

Wednesday May 25, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed Podcast we talk through our personal fitness journey and goals over the past 6 months. Starting the year off we both had a portion of our goals related to physical improvement. Well, we are almost 6 months in and we thought it would be a good idea to have an accountability episode! Ethan shares in depth his path to completing his first triathlon. How he trained, prep, and a play by play of race day and coming across that finish line. Jared talks about his exploration into Brazilian Jujitsu and how he has progressed in his learning. He also talks about his weight routine and how strength training has played a large role in his fitness journey.

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Wednesday May 18, 2022

#85 - Persistence an attribute to live by

Wednesday May 18, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers’ Creed Podcast, we discuss the attribute of Persistence. Persistence is very similar to perseverance which is something we discuss. We share stories of persistence and how when incorporated into your personal creed it can take you to new heights. We talk about ways you can cultivate persistence in your life and how having a long-term view on things can show the fruits of persistence. In the modern world, often immediate gratification is the objective, with persistence you will experience a sense of accomplishment and happiness when persisting in a talent, objective, or through a trial.

Wednesday May 11, 2022

# 84 - Estate Planning legal discussion- Interview with Attorney at law Nick Anderson

Wednesday May 11, 2022

On this Episode of A Brothers’ Creed Podcast we have a chat with an estate planning attorney Nick Anderson. Nick talks with us about a variety of legal considerations and strategies used by people to plan for their estate and end of life affairs. Nick walks us through some of the nuances of Probate and what you might encounter should you only have a will describing your final wishes. We then chat about how some legal structures can be set up, like a trust, to avoid probate court and other hassles after a death. While Nick is not giving any specific legal advice, he does a great job of reviewing how the system works and ways you should consider structuring your assets.

You can reach out to Nick who practices in North Carolina on his website www.curciolawgroupnc.com

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Wednesday May 04, 2022

#83- Official Review- Pentagon and FOiA UFO Document Release

Wednesday May 04, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed podcast, we talk UFOs (unidentified flying objects). We discuss the legitimate reports and finding released by the Pentagon. As part of congressional legislation and freedom of information act requests, we have received over 3000 pages of documentation about UFOs and other out of this world finding. Ethan starts out by sharing some experiences from past US Presidents relating to UFOs. From Trump to Regan, they all had their thoughts on aliens... Are they telling the truth? And could they even if they wanted to? Jared then reviews the bizarre human effects of close contact with UFOS that have been recorded over many years. Finally they discuss some additional government research that recently came out from a FOIA request. This material discusses the use of Stargates, warp drives, invisibility, dark matter and much more. Join us as we investigate more into what the government might be hiding.

Thursday Apr 28, 2022

#82- Sensational Public Trials - Trials that captured attention from history and today

Thursday Apr 28, 2022

On this Episode of a Brothers Creed Podcast we talk about some of the most famous public trials of all time. With the recent Jonny Depp and Amber Heard or Kyle Rittenhouse trials we are able to get a more detailed view of what happened and how the justice system works. Jared shares the infamous public trial of the philosopher Socrates. Ethan than walks through the OJ Simpson murder trial and shares some interesting points that may not have been known during the trial itself. We then walk through the Ted Bundy trial which was the first ever publicly televised case in the US. These public trials shape our world and our culture. Join us as we discuss some of these interesting cases that captured our attention.

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Wednesday Apr 20, 2022

#81- Little known wars - Exploring lessons from lesser known conflicts

Wednesday Apr 20, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers’ Creed Podcast we talk about little known wars in history that you might not be aware of. These wars in some cases lasted only days while others lasted 50+ years. Ethan starts out by sharing the story of the War of Zanzibar, this battle was a result of a local leaders pushing back against the British puppet president they planned to install after the death of a former puppet president. Jared then shares details about the 50 years long Comanche Mexican war that took place here in the American continent. This brutal war decimated the Northern Mexico area for many years as the Comanche horse raiders acted like Vikings here in the Americas. At one point a bounty of 100 pesos per Comanche scalp was offered by the government. Ethan and Jared also share other interesting small-time wars that in some cases have a ridiculous root cause. If we don't learn from history we are bound to repeat it.

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Wednesday Apr 13, 2022

#80 - Policing and Trauma - An interview with retired Police Officer Chad Webster

Wednesday Apr 13, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed Podcast we speak with retired Police Officer Chad Webster. Chad speaks with us about his almost 20 years of experience as a police officer. He shares with us some of his favorite moments as well as some of the hardest times. First responders are exposed to trauma almost daily and many times it is not addressed as it should be. As tensions increased with riots in 2020 Chad spent a lot of time on the riot lines being assaulted in different ways by violent protesters. This trauma caused him to suffer mentally and that injury effected his entire life. He opens up about mental illness and overcoming trauma. Through his journey Chad explains the ups and downs of recovery for himself and his family. Join us as we learn how each of us can better cope with trials and difficult trauma in our life.

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