What happens when you strip away titles, popularity, and expectations? In this episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, David sits down with Parker Menke, lead guitarist of the Texas alternative rock band Identity Crisis, for a raw, reflective conversation about identity, music, and becoming comfortable with yourself. Parker shares what it was like growing up feeling out of place, teaching himself guitar with no formal training, and navigating high school, college, and early adulthood without a clear roadmap. From Boy Scouts to bar gigs, from anonymity to purpose, this episode explores what it really means to grow — quietly. If you’ve ever felt behind, unseen, or unsure of where your life is heading, this one’s for you. 🎸 Music, identity, and honesty — no filters. 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📺 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly conversations 💬 Drop a comment — what part of Parker’s story resonated most? 0:00 – Advice Parker followed… and now regrets 11:00 – Parker’s earliest childhood memory 16:34 – Teaching himself guitar with no lessons 34:40 – How many songs are uploaded every day 40:40 – What music actually catches Parker’s ear 45:10 – Being unpopular in high school 51:00 – Where Parker thought life was heading 55:28 – College, confusion, and finding himself 1:03:18 – How Boy Scouts shaped his character 1:10:28 – “Why am I alive?” Parker Menke, Identity Crisis band, alternative rock guitarist, self taught musician, finding identity, coming of age podcast, Texas rock band, music and identity, young musician story, David’s Saturday Night Sit Back

What happens when everything you built gets taken from you — and you have to start over? Beck Call began creating content at just eight years old. By his early teens, he had built a massive YouTube channel educating people about reptiles — millions of views, tens of thousands of followers, and real business momentum. Then one day, it all disappeared. In this episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, Beck shares how burnout, betrayal, and walking away from creation eventually led him somewhere unexpected: bodybuilding. After touching his first dumbbell in 2021, Beck committed fully to discipline, consistency, and purpose. By 2024 and 2025, he was stepping on stage — winning 1st place in Teenage Classic Physique and podium finishes across multiple divisions. We talk about: Why consistency matters more than the “perfect plan” Losing a business you built as a kid Burnout, identity, and rebuilding from scratch Content creation, discipline, and purpose over popularity Fitness, spirituality, men’s issues, business, and honesty Beck is a finance major at St. Edward’s University, slings coffee when he’s not training, and lives by one rule: he won’t create content he hates — even if it’s popular. If you’re rebuilding, burned out, or questioning your direction — this conversation is for you. 👉 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly episodes 👉 Drop a comment with what resonated most 👉 Email your story to SitBackWithDavid@gmail.com 0:00 Why you should stick around for this episode 8:30 Personality test: Cheerleader, Poet, Mad Scientist, or Judge 21:50 Who is Beck Call? 24:24 A life-altering moment and memory loss 31:29 Trying smelling salts for the first time 33:25 Beck’s origin story with animals & reptiles 56:15 When Beck’s YouTube channel went viral 1:04:25 The values Beck was raised with 1:07:35 The day his first business collapsed 1:14:58 Handling betrayal and being stabbed in the back 1:17:36 Post-animals, pre-fitness: the most lucrative channel 1:23:59 What does a teenager do with real money? 1:30:00 Beck’s journey into bodybuilding 1:42:00 Discipline, consistency, and non-negotiables 1:45:48 Being involved in a shooting 1:55:50 Social media, integrity, and what he’d sell out for 2:05:00 Why are you alive? 2:11:00 What are you willing to die for? @beckcall

What would drive someone to train with no applause, no prize money, and everything on the line? Firefighter Ryan Swenson explains why discipline, faith, and physical readiness aren’t optional — they’re a responsibility. In this episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, David sits down with Ryan Swenson, a full-time firefighter, EMT, and elite hybrid athlete. Ryan shares what it’s really like to: Carry 70+ pounds of gear into burning buildings Train year-round knowing lives may depend on it Balance faith, fitness, and service without chasing applause Compete in firefighter challenges across the country Build discipline that holds under real pressure This episode isn’t heavy — it’s grounded. A sit-back conversation that shows young men and women what purpose-driven training and service actually look like. 0:00 Who is Ryan Swenson? 23:00 Finding fitness through firefighting 32:00 From high school athlete to fire service 41:00 Lighthearted 911 calls 46:30 Driving up to a burning building 58:40 Is the fire service short on recruits? 1:05:20 David’s personal experience with fire 1:07:30 What people don’t ask firefighters 1:12:20 The Firefighter Challenge explained 1:31:00 Building discipline & resilience in 2026 1:37:40 How firefighters decompress 1:45:00 Emotional connection & purpose 🔥 Subscribe on YouTube for more stories that light your internal fire 🎟️ DSNSB LIVE — Saturday, Feb 28 at 1:00 PM 📍 Austin Public Library (Downtown) Tickets (set your own price): www.DSNSB.com #FirefighterPodcast #PurposeDriven #HybridAthlete #Discipline #FireService #FirstResponder #MensMentality #YoungAdults #DSNSB @ryanjswen

If you’re 24 or younger and trying to figure out your path — Casey Johnson proves you don’t need hype, perfection, or a straight line. Just a weird ritual, a good heart, and the grind. Goalie mindset meets college hustle. This one sparks internal fire without getting heavy. Subscribe now. In this episode, David sits down with Casey Johnson, UT Austin hockey goalie and student-athlete balancing school, retail, sports, culture, and career ambition. Casey shares: His unexpected start in sports before hockey stole the spotlight Growing up Catholic in Seattle and the mindset foundation it built The bond with his dad that shaped his discipline and drive Choosing hockey over baseball at 16 — and what it opened up for his life His fascination with fashion, retail, travel, Fortnite, and AI The reality of being a student-athlete in 2025: unglamorous, unpredictable, and worth every second Why Raisin Bran became his game-day fuel This episode balances gravity with levity perfectly — inspiration without heaviness, ambition without pressure, humor without distraction. 🔥 Hit Subscribe if you want more real stories that light your internal fire ⭐ DSNSB LIVE is happening Saturday, Feb 28 at 1PM at the Austin Public Library (Downtown ATX) 🎟 Tickets are set-your-own-price — grab yours at DSNSB.com If you need your internal fire lit to get 2026 rolling, this is the event for you. 0:00 Casey Johnson — Diamond, Retail & Ice 13:00 Catholic roots in Seattle → mindset foundation 20:26 The goalie/dad bond that shaped the grind 22:30 Choosing hockey: diamond to the crease 28:40 High agency, religion & self-identity 34:50 Fashion trends, culture & Gen Z style 40:15 Mentors, motivation & career compass 48:36 WHL Bantam Draft — 22 reasons fuel the fire 53:23 The love-hate goalie paradox 57:37 COVID hockey impact + resilience era 1:04:46 Post-ice career goals & future plans 1:14:30 World change: big dreams, simple answers 1:21:00 Tech, AI, Fortnite & what’s next 1:40:00 Audience mandate — internal fire activation 1:42:42 Emotional discipline & defining success 1:45:00 Final Sit-Back — grit without the glam CONNECT WITH US: ▶️ Subscribe here on YouTube #HockeyPodcast #StudentAthlete #GoalieMindset #UTAustinHockey #CareerIdeas #GenZCareers #ATXPodcast #SeattleToATX #InternalFire #PodcastSEO #YouTubeShorts #DSNSB

🥁 The Broken View drummer & Greyscale Recordings founder Tyler Hayes breaks down how passion became profession. From self-taught drumming, studio grind, near-band collapse, and defining “What is art?”, this is the story of betting on creativity when the world wanted something safer. Get your tickets to DSNSB LIVE! Taking place in downtown ATX on Saturday, February 28th, at 1:00 P.M. by going to www.DSNSB.com and navigating to the events page. Teens - set your price Anyone that would be willing to sponsor a teens attendance - please pay a minimum of $40 or more. Thank you for your support! Tyler Hayes is the heartbeat behind The Broken View — the Austin rock band that self-produces every song, video, and release. He’s also the founder of **Greyscale Recordings**, where he mixes, masters, and engineers music for rising artists who want their sound dialed-in and raw. A drumming-first musician turned full-stack producer, Tyler built his career by choosing creation over comfort, mentors over permission, and analog grit over expensive gear. If Tyler’s story lit something in you tonight — hit subscribe. This is what it looks like when an Austin artist bets on himself: studio grind, real risk, real passion, no label, no shortcuts. And hey — we’re taking these stories live on Feb 28, 2026 at DSNSB Live in ATX. Tickets are Set-Your-Own-Price — if money’s tight, come for $1. If you can give more, $40+ sponsors a teen seat and keeps this community candle burning. Get your ticket here: www.DSNSB.com Subscribe, drop your biggest takeaway, and go check out The Broken View + Greyscale Recordings. You don’t need permission to start. Just pull the trigger. 🎵 Bands and artists that inspired Tyler: Deftones • Slipknot • Avenged Sevenfold • Def Leppard • A producer’s mindset, drummer’s soul. 🔥 Episode themes include: Choosing music as a real career Self-producing art without a major label Dopamine after live shows Handling negative emotions Alter egos, band adversity, and fan loyalty If this episode hits you, comment your biggest takeaway and subscribe for more stories from the real ones in ATX. David’s Saturday Night Sit-Back. Real stories. No permission needed. 0:00 WWE, Wrestling Fandom & Tyler’s Early Interests 12:00 Childhood Photos, Identity & Becoming the Man He Is Today 20:00 Going Full-Time: Drumming, Music Influences & Early Production Days 28:00 Family Dynamics, Upbringing & Home Environment 42:00 Teenage Chaos, Dream-Chasing & Manifestation Mindset 56:00 Hot Take: Why In-School Suspension Fails as Discipline 1:05:00 Dopamine, Dopamine Sources & Dopamine-Driven Habits 1:11:00 Personality Type, Loyalty, Friendship Circles & Emotional Expression 1:15:00 Healthy Coping: Navigating Negative Emotions 1:27:00 The Broken View – Self-Producing Music & Directing Their Own Videos 1:52:00 What Is Art? Creativity, Meaning & Personal Interpretation 2:00:00 The Moment Tyler Almost Lost His Band’s First EP 2:08:00 Alter Ego, Shadow Self & When It Surfaces 2:17:00 Broken View Live Shows That Went Off the Rails 2:22:00 Fan Loyalty, Tattoos & When Lyrics Become Permanent 2:25:00 Advice for Starting a Creative, Artistic Career 2:40:00 Reading a Personal Letter From Someone Close to Tyler WWE | Wrestling | Drumming | Music Production | Dopamine | Coping With Emotions | What Is Art | Independent Band | Self-Produced Music | Lyric Tattoos | Alter Ego | Austin Music Scene

This episode has no structure, no lessons, and absolutely no business being online — and that’s exactly why it works. Make sure to get your tickets to the first DSNSB LIVE! on February 28th by going to www.DSNSB.com and going to the events page to save your spot! This week on David’s Saturday Night Sit-Back, I’m joined by Isac Kane Brown, Frank Trandicosta, and Jason Fearn for one of the most chaotic, unfiltered conversations we’ve ever recorded. From disastrous dating stories and uncomfortable confessions to strip club chaos, comedy road stories, Kill Tony moments, and brutally honest friendship dynamics — nothing is off limits. There’s no moral. No clean takeaway. Just real friends saying the quiet part out loud. If you’re looking for a polished self-help episode… this is not it. If you want to laugh and feel like you’re sitting at the table with us — welcome. 📺 Subscribe for weekly Sit-Backs