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Expedition to Try

Bryce Czekanskiwww.expeditiontotry.com
ETT's goal is to inspire you to pursue your hobbies and passions, without hesitation. To achieve that, Bryce Czekanski, host, idea dude, and confused young adult, will share his ideas and stories as well as those of fellow creatives. Life is confusing. There are a lot of opportunities and it can be overwhelming at times. At ETT, we want you to do everything in your power to use your self awareness to discover what's best for you. What makes you happy and makes you feel incredible? Learn from the mistakes and successes of others in the same position as you. Let's figure it out together!
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Episodes

ETT with Keith Karol - Lead Singer of Northvale, Hip Hop to Pop Punk, Meeting Gods, and No Excuses

On this week's episode, Keith Karol, lead singer of pop punk band Northvale, joins me to chat about his musical journey. Northvale is an up and coming band from NJ including Keith Karol (Vocals), Mike Piacentini (Guitar), Chris Stroz (Guitar), Kevin Miller (Bass) and Aren Millan (Drums). I came across Northvale on Tik Tok and immediately reached out to interview them. Keith and I discuss his personal music journey from listening to Doo Wop and Hip Hop, to picking up a guitar, learning how to sin...

Mar 16, 202249 min

Day to Day - March 14, 2022 - Fear Is Not An Excuse

This is the audio version of the Day to Day blog for 3/14/2022 titled Fear Is Not An Excuse If you’re a visual learner, you can read this blog at expeditiontotry.com/fear-is-not-an-excuse --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I've had...

Mar 14, 20223 min

Day to Day - March 11, 2022 - Deal With Them Now

This is the audio version of the Day to Day blog for 3/11/2022 titled Deal With Them Now If you’re a visual learner, you can read this blog at expeditiontotry.com/deal-with-them-now --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I've had with ...

Mar 11, 20222 min

Day to Day - March 9, 2022 - Mindset Of The Unemployed

This is the audio version of the Day to Day blog for 3/9/2022 titled Mindset Of The Unemployed If you’re a visual learner, you can read this blog at expeditiontotry.com/mindset-of-the-unemployed --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I...

Mar 09, 20223 min

Day to Day - March 7, 2022 - That's How You Learn

This is the audio version of the Day to Day blog for 3/7/2022 titled That's How You Learn If you’re a visual learner, you can read this blog at expeditiontotry.com/thats-how-you-learn --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I've had wit...

Mar 07, 20223 min

Day to Day - March 4, 2022 - Crying In A Lambo

This is the audio version of the Day to Day blog for 3/4/2022 titled Crying In A Lambo If you’re a visual learner, you can read this blog at expeditiontotry.com/crying-in-a-lambo --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I've had with fri...

Mar 04, 20222 min

Day to Day - March 2, 2022 - Downsides Of Having A Clear Vision

This is the audio version of the Day to Day blog for 3/2/2022 titled Downsides Of Having A Clear Vision You can check out the written version at expeditiontotry.com/downsides-of-a-clear-vision --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I'v...

Mar 02, 20223 min

Day to Day - February 28, 2022 - Other People's Decisions Don't Affect You

This is the audio version of the Day to Day for February 28th 2022 titled Other People's Decisions Don't Affect You If you're a visual learner, you can read this post here: https://expeditiontotry.com/day-to-day --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out th...

Feb 28, 20222 min

Day to Day - February 25, 2022 - Never Finished

This is the audio version of the Day to Day for February 25th 2022 titled Never Finished If you're a visual learner, you can read this post here: https://expeditiontotry.com/day-to-day --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I've had wi...

Feb 25, 20222 min

Day to Day - February 23, 2022 - Fire With Fire

This is the audio version of the Day to Day for February 23rd 2022 titled Fire With Fire If you're a visual learner, you can read this post here: https://expeditiontotry.com/day-to-day --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I've had wi...

Feb 23, 20223 min

Day to Day - February 21, 2022 - Peak Productivity In 5 Minutes or Less

This is the audio version of the Day to Day for February 21st 2022 titled Peak Productivity In 5 Minutes or Less If you're a visual learner, you can read this post here: https://expeditiontotry.com/day-to-day --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the c...

Feb 21, 20223 min

Day to Day - February 18, 2022 - Time Travel To Achieve Your Desired State

This is the audio version of the Day to Day for February 18th 2022 titled Time Travel To Achieve Your Desired State If you're a visual learner, you can read this post here: https://expeditiontotry.com/day-to-day --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out th...

Feb 18, 20223 min

Day to Day - February 16, 2022 - Shut Up and Show Me

This is the audio version of the Day to Day for February 16th 2022 titled Shut Up and Show Me If you're a visual learner, you can read this post here: https://expeditiontotry.com/day-to-day --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I've h...

Feb 16, 20223 min

Day to Day - February 14, 2022 - No More Teachers, No More Books

This is the audio version of the Day to Day for February 14th 2022 titled No More Teachers, No More Books If you're a visual learner, you can read this post here: https://expeditiontotry.com/day-to-day --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversa...

Feb 14, 20224 min

Day to Day - February 11th, 2022 - The Monthly Freak-out

This is the audio version of the Day to Day for February 11th 2022 titled The Monthly Freak-out If you're a visual learner, you can read this post here: https://expeditiontotry.com/day-to-day --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I've...

Feb 11, 20223 min

Day to Day - February 9th, 2022 - My Backpack Is Fine!

This is the audio version of the Day to Day for February 9th 2022 titled My Backpack Is Fine! If you're a visual learner, you can read this post here: https://expeditiontotry.com/day-to-day --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I've h...

Feb 09, 20223 min

Day to Day - February 7, 2022 - Is This Worth My Time?

This is the audio version of the Day to Day for February 7th 2022 titled Is This Worth My Time? If you're a visual learner, you can read this post here: https://expeditiontotry.com/day-to-day --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I've...

Feb 07, 20222 min

Day to Day - February 4, 2022 - What's Your North Star?

This is the audio version of the Day to Day for February 4th 2022 titled What's Your North Star? If you're a visual learner, you can read this post here: https://expeditiontotry.com/day-to-day --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I'v...

Feb 04, 20223 min

ETT with Ben Zoleski - From Organ to Guitar, Persistence Through Tough Times, and Setting Priorities

Been a while since I drunkenly recruited a stranger to be on the podcast, but here we are! Ben Zoleski is a multitalented musician, currently focused on playing guitar for Under the Den - an Albany based band of many genres. Ben started his musical journey listening to Meatloaf and Doo Wop, picked up piano, then guitar, and has worked his way to making music his life. On top of shredding on guitar, Ben teaches music to aspiring musicians. Ben made the decision that music was it, he didn't want h...

Feb 03, 20221 hr 5 min

Day to Day - February 2, 2022 - You're So Good Lookin'

This is the audio version of the Day to Day for February 2nd 2022 titled You're So Good Lookin" If you're a visual learner, you can read this post here: https://expeditiontotry.com/day-to-day --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs at http://expeditiontotry.com/For more content, check out the conversations I've...

Feb 02, 20223 min

Day to Day - 1/31/2022 - Lottery in Babylon

This is the audio version of the Day to Day blog from January 31st, 2022. This one is about a short story by Jorge Luis Borges and how chance makes life interesting. If you're a visual learner, you can read this post here: https://expeditiontotry.com/lottery-in-babylon/ --------------- I love hearing from all of you, so don't hesitate to message me on any of my social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Or check out some of my blogs a...

Jan 31, 20223 min

ETT with Holden Miller (@holdenmillermusic) - From Business to Music, Eating Tomatoes, and Building Consistency

I'm excited to finally share this episode with you! I had the opportunity to meet Holden Miller towards the end of last year. I reached out after seeing one of his Tik Toks and the rest is history. Holden is a musician from Long Island, now living in LA with a few friends. His music journey started while studying business at Bucknall University when he felt he was wasting his time and money. He decided to add music to the mix and utilize the schools equipment to kickstart his music career. Now l...

Jan 19, 202257 min

ETT with Carlos Bradley (@ohkaycarlos) - From Nightclubs to GEICO, Preventing Perfectionism, and the Next Dot-com Bubble

My word am I excited to introduce you to Carlos Bradley (https://www.instagram.com/ohkaycarlos/). A Photographer and film maker from Atlanta Georgia, Carlos has much to share about his process of turning a hobby into a career. The story started way back when Carlos used to steal the family disposable camera and filled it with selfies and from there, his love of photography and film has grown into the career it is today. Carlos has taken on projects from taking photos for Facebook profiles back w...

Jan 12, 202246 min

ETT with Walkabout (@walkaboutmusic) - Peaking at 13, Getting a Mullet, and Chocolate Milk

On the first episode of the new year, I had the opportunity to meet Des aka Walkabout (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1L5pkrtjkNysKt7YJYtLKZ?si=hjePOeLtQqiNp07Npx8ekg). A musician from Philadelphia, now living in LA, Des is living the retired life to the chagrin of all his friends. He's been fortunate enough to be able to focus on his love of music practically full time while also helping his brother sell chocolate milk part time. Walkabout's story began when he first felt the rush of being on ...

Jan 05, 20221 hr 1 min

ETT with Bryce Waitkus - Pursuing Music Full Time, Using Psychology to Heal, and Odd Jobs to Pay the Bills

My first Bryce on the podcast! On this week's episode I chat with Bryce Waitkus @healerbryce about his life as it revolves around music. Bryce is an incredibly talented singer and songwriter from Chicago. He went to school for psychology until he realized you don't necessarily have to get a job and only do music on the side. So he made the decision to pursue music full time. He moved out to LA and now spends his days writing, performing, recording, producing, and doing whatever odd jobs he can f...

Nov 10, 202147 min

ETT with Johnny Scarpelli - Photography, Videography, Motivation from Critics, and the Importance of Doing Work for Free

On this week's podcast, I'm joined by an old friend, Johnny Scarpelli (https://www.instagram.com/johnnyscarpelli/). I met him back when I still played baseball, so you know it was a long time ago! Johnny is a photographer/videographer who is working towards officially turning his passion into a business. JS Productions (https://www.instagram.com/jsproductions2014/) began in Johnny's high school days and with the unfortunate passing of his father, who always encouraged him to do what he loves. Jo...

Oct 27, 202154 min

One Month of TKON (4/4) - ETT with The Kings of Nothing - Brandon Porter, Dan Grogan, and Zach Hutson. Let Chaos Ensue

Oh boy we made it to the final episode of the TKON series. This is officially ETT's first full band interview and it went as expected. We dfinitely had a couple hiccups in the beginning but once we got through those, the great stories flowed smoothly. Listening through this episode again, it has become one of my favorite interviews so far. We had a great time hearing stories from Brandon, Dan, and Zach, and listening to them talk about their journey together as a band. If there's one thing you s...

Oct 20, 202159 min

One Month of TKON (3/4) - ETT with Zach Hutson - Guitarist, Voted Coolest Member of the Band, and Most Well Dressed Teacher

We're back with episode three of one month of The Kings of Nothing (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3iXVyKgxWUlzOTOE8O3AY9?si=jeHrfpoIQqOYLeR6yisL0A&dl_branch=1) On this episode, I talk with guitarist Zach Hutson who undoubtedly is the coolest member of the band, but insists he's not (Making him even cooler). We discuss his journey to becoming a guitar player, starting with listening to KISS as a kid, to starting lessons in third grade and wanting to shred, up to now where he DOES shred. Zac...

Oct 13, 202152 min

One Month of TKON (2/4) - ETT with Dan Grogan - Drummer, Naruto Fanatic, and Bryce's Number One (and only) Fan

Welcome to episode two of one month of your favorite terrible band The Kings of Nothing (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3iXVyKgxWUlzOTOE8O3AY9?si=jeHrfpoIQqOYLeR6yisL0A&dl_branch=1) This episode brings you the coolest drummer you'll ever meet Dan Grogan. In this episode, Dan and I go into his process of learning to play drums, from trying to convince his mom and dad to even let him play, all the way up to where he sees himself going in the future. We dive into some of his favorite memories ...

Oct 06, 202151 min

One Month of TKON (1/4) - ETT with Brandon Porter - Lead "Singer", Bassist, and Scrub of the Band

Let's get this crazy month started with a familiar face. Brandon Porter ( https://twitter.com/BPorts44 ). If you're a fan of the podcast, you'll know Brandon has been on many times now, but this episode is different from the rest. This episode focuses on Brandon's life surrounding music. If you didn't know, Brandon is in a punk rock band called The Kings of Nothing (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3iXVyKgxWUlzOTOE8O3AY9?si=jeHrfpoIQqOYLeR6yisL0A&dl_branch=1) with his friends Dan Grogan and Z...

Sep 29, 20211 hr 1 min
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