#53 w/ Chris Parker
Chris joins me today to talk about what is going on in his life, Texas Music, how to stay healthy, guitars, and songwriting. This show is sponsored by www.vanzandtcoffee.com.
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 53
Life Uncensored: The Sam Deen Podcast
We discuss life, uncensored. Interviews with interesting people talking about all things to include war, business, leadership, politics, coffee, CrossFit and music. Our podcast is sponsored and powered by VanZandtCoffee.com
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#52 w/ Roy Bilberry II - Local musician
Roy joins me on the show to talk music and playing local shows in East Texas. We play a couple of Charlie Robison tunes and he plays one of his originals. I thoroughly enjoyed having Roy on and you can catch him this Friday night at Q and Brew in Canton! Sponsored by www.vanzandtcoffee.com
May 27, 2025•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 52
#51 w/ Wesley Pruitt Jr.
Wesley joins me for the second time on the show, but this time, plays music! Tune in to hear Chelle, Cocaine & Whiskey, and more. This show is sponsored by www.VanZandtCoffee.com and www.WesleyPruittBand.com
May 21, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 51
#50 w/ Jeff Priest - Baseball Coach, Jerry's Pizza owner, Cattle rancher
Jeff and I discuss baseball, studying in college, Jerry's Pizza, Polaris Rangers, and Music. Order pizza at 903-567-4821. Buy coffee at www.vanzandtcoffee.com
Apr 22, 2025•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 50
#49 w/ Buddy Bonner - School Vouchers Explained
Buddy joins me to talk about the recent SB2 and HB3 Bills and why this is bad for public schools. Buddy is from Canton and has devoted his life to public education. He helps me understand vouchers and what our state government is attempting to do. This show is sponsored by www.vanzandtcoffee.com . Want to help? Buy some coffee or consider sponsoring my show. $500 for 10 episodes, $250 for 5, or $100 for 1.
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 49
#48 w/ MILA - singer/songwriter
Mila (not Meeluh) joins me today to talk about songwriting and to perform her latest two singles "Heart of Stone" and my favorite, "I Miss the Distance." Find her music on Spotify or any streaming service. Her next tour dates are April 12 at Stanley's BBQ in Tyler, April 24 at The Bluelight Live, and April 26 at the Golden Light in Amarillo. Check out her website at www.itsmilanotmeeluh.com . This show is sponsored by www.vanzandtcoffee.com...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 48
#47 w/ George Berg - author, Vietnam Vet, and rancher.
George joins me again to discuss his life after Vietnam. His first interview was episode #6 (amazing). We talk about his two books: Grunt 0311 and Improving Construction Productivity.
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 47
Real Estate Investing for Beginners
I share some of my experiences in real estate investing and give you reasons why you should or shouldn't do it. I also recommend a couple of books to read if you'd like to learn more. As always you can send me an email with questions to samdeenrealestate@gmail.com or just call me at 254-449-6721. I am a licensed real estate broker in Texas and own Deen Property Group located in downtown Canton. I make buying or selling real estate easy....
Mar 28, 2025•34 min•Ep. 46
#45 w/ Dale Murphy - owner of the Groove Vinyl & Vintage - Canton, TX
Dale and I discuss music, packrats, our favorite albums, and who killed JFK. Go visit his store for the best local selection of music and vintage items in downtown Canton, TX, located on Hwy 64 next to Native Son. He is open Fri - Sunday. 10am - 6pm.
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 45
#44 w/ Tyler Smith - founder of the Click Smith, marketing genius, guitar shredder
Tyler joins me to discuss coffee, guitar playing, and most importantly, marketing for small business. He is the founder of www.theclicksmith.com "High quality video content + 1 local ad is all you need to grow your local business." Find him at tyler@theclicksmith.com Instagram: @im_tyler_smith This show is sponsored by www.vanzandtcoffee.com...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 44
#43 w/ Catherine Irwin - Retired Canton Public School Teacher, Running For School Board, Wife, Mother, and Local Expert on everything Canton and First Monday.
Catherine joins me to discuss her run for school board, what it's like being a teacher, and a little about First Monday. She also says to focus on "today and not yesterday or tomorrow." This episode is sponsored by: www.vanzandtcoffee.com www.Turfprotx.com - Custom Landscape Solutions.
Mar 17, 2025•53 min•Ep. 43
#42 w/ Chris Hall - Army Veteran, Operation Iraqi Freedom, CHS Class of '99, Owner of Patriot Auto Paint & Body
Chris joins me to discuss growing up in Canton, Army basic training, and his time in Iraq with the 4th Infantry Division as an Air Defense Artillery Soldier. Chris is a local small business owner with Patriot Auto. Thanks 🙏 This episode is sponsored by Patriot Auto and www.vanzandtcoffee.com . Sorry about my custom songs at the beginning of each episode, but I love doing them. -Sam
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 42
#41 w/ James Cooley - Army Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, Musician, Greens Keeper
James sits down with me to discuss his upbringing, Army experience, deploying to Iraq, keeping up with Army buddies, writing songs, and musical performances.
Feb 27, 2025•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 41
#40 w/ John David Crow - Owner of Wills Point Ford / Chevy
John David and I discuss cars, trucks, and his ability to work with his kids and father selling cars. We talk about life lessons, his favorite teacher, and the best way to buy or sell a car. John also goes into detail on the new Corvette Z06. Visit Wills Point Ford or Chevy for your next vehicle or service and see why their customer service is unlike any other. This episode is sponsored by Van Zandt Coffee. Order our specialty single origin coffee at www.vanzandtcoffee.com . #ford #chevy #corvet...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 40
#39 w/ Ryan Sumner, owner of Native Son in Canton, TX
Ryan and I discuss what inspired him to open a restaurant in Canton. We talk about menu items and what makes quality offerings. He lets us know the most difficult aspect of running a restaurant and what is next for Native Son. Book a table for Friday or Saturday night at 5pm-12am at www.nativesontx.com Support local businesses! #cantontx #vanzandtcounty www.vanzandtcoffee.com
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 39
Pat Hooper - Veteran, Cowboy, Entrepreneur, Roofer, Saddlemaker
Pat Hooper sits down and discusses his past and current activities as a Black Cowboy and business owner. Pat owns Silver Star Construction and Pat Hooper Leatherworks in Athens, TX.
Jan 08, 2025•52 min•Ep. 38
10,000 Mile Tesla Cybertruck Review
Don't knock it until you've driven one. Contact me to save $2000 with my Tesla referral code.
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 37
Michael Cade
Barber and mechanic originally from Mineola, TX joins us to tell his story of beating addiction and lung cancer. Michael is an inspiration to all who know him and is an asset to our church and community. Find Michael Cade at the Bearded BarberShop in Canton, TX.
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 36
How do I vote?
Most people don't vote. Can you believe it? Here is how you find out if you are registered: go to (Texas Secretary of State, My voter portal) . Look for the place that says "Am I registered?." Click selection criteria for your name, date of birth, county, and zip code. Then when your info pulls up, click on the general election link. The next page will display voting locations and most importantly, at the bottom, EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS. Today is the first day of early voting so get out there and...
Oct 21, 2024•7 min•Ep. 35
w/ Jill Dutton, Republican Candidate for Texas House District 2
Jill joins me to discuss her campaign and issues for our district. She is a resident of Van Zandt County and has served on the school board at Van ISD. Early voting is Jan 22-26 and the VZ County Library. Learn more about Jill and donate at www.DuttonForTexas.com
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 34
w/ Tam Tran: West Point Class of 2006
Tam Tran is my West Point classmate and first roommate. We talk about school, the army, business, and his parents' courageous escape from Vietnam after the fall of Saigon. He is an executive coach and COO of The Huuman Group and currently lives in Irvine, California. Connect with him on LinkedIn and find him at www.thehuumangroup.com.
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 33
Cooking with April Scott
April joins me to discuss my favorite dish, Chicken Fried Steak. We discuss cooking techniques and other dishes to include mashed potatoes, cream gravy, okra, Mac and cheese, candied yams, and more. Find her cooking at the Kicking Mule in downtown Canton, TX on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sunday.
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 32
# 31 Jeff Knotts, owner of Come and Detail It
Jeff is one of my oldest friends. He recently started his own mobile detailing company, Come and Detail It. I have never known anyone who takes more pride in their work as Jeff. Get on the schedule to get your ride detailed at 903-288-2003. Jeff Knotts.
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 31
Family 4th Grade Road Trip pt. 1- the West
Description of the first leg of our 4th Grade Family Road Trip. Follow along on Van Zandt Coffee's YouTube channel for videos.
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 30
#29. How to Buy A House in Texas
Solo show where I explain the basics of home buying. Call me anytime at 254-449-6721 for more information or if you would like to buy or sell a house in Texas. I hope you guys enjoy this one.
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 29
#28 w/ Max Callahan
Max Callahan talks about teaching, what makes a great educator, his quest to visit all 63 National Parks in the US, and how to make the most of a NP visit.
May 10, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 28
#27 w/ Chris Marholz
Chris and I talk about the military, PTSD, and the VA. If you need help, call 988 for suicide prevention. Reach out to me or Chris for assistance.
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 27
#26 w/ Justin Boswell of Railway Cafe
Justin and Sam talk about Justin's early life, the restaurant business, and the beloved Railway Cafe in Athens, TX.
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 26
#25 w/ Taner Lynd
Taner is the new chief of Van Zandt Coffee and today after work, checking cows, and a few cold ones, we sit down for a podcast about concerts, coffee, brews, and college football.
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 25
#24 w/ Paula Lemmon
We discuss thoughtfulness, being intentional, grey wolves, Latin, parenting, dealing with loss and setbacks, Parkinson's Disease, and of course, CrossFit. I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I did. Sponsored by www.vanzandtcoffee.com
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 24
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