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The Surrounded by Brilliance Podcast was created to bring together like minded people who don’t get offended by much and who are annoyed by most things. This is a podcast where humor, levity, and some serious discussion will give you a glimpse into the inner working of my brain, a self-proclaimed “Get off My Lawn Guy”. You’ll hear funny stories, stupid concepts, and a whole lot more from some really interesting people, and probably some not so interesting people.
Most people listen to podcasts to get smarter and learn something, it’s likely you’ll learn a few things here, but it’s questionable as to whether you’ll get smarter.
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Recent Episodes
S2E15 Through Hiking (it's a thing), balancing life's ups and downs, a dream cross country trip, and much more w/ Anne Drummond
Join us for an engaging conversation with digital strategist Anne Drummond as we explore her life experiences, humorous takes on everyday annoyances, and insights into her career and personal…
S2E14 USA GOLD (Suck it Canada), becoming a sniper in 3 weeks, a deer hunt to remember, and much more w/ Shane Gallmeier
Join us for a lively conversation with Shane Gallmeier as we explore his diverse experiences, humorous stories, and candid opinions on everything from sports rivalries to outdoor adventures and pet…
S2E13 Lessons Learned Playing College Football, Reconnecting with old friends, some more TSU glory days, and much more w/ Brad Peffly
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will interviews Brad Peffly, a dedicated family man and coach. They discuss Brad's journey from college football to coaching, the…
S2E12 Cancelled Flights, Timeshare Tactics, Inappropriate Plane Etiquette, and more w/ Toni Will
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will welcomes his wife Toni Will for a special edition discussing their recent trip to Hawaii. They share humorous anecdotes about…
S2E11 Pronunciation Police, Football or Sense of Humor, Brent's missed interception, and a lot more w/ Brandon Hoehn & Brent Niekamp
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will engages with guests Brandon Hoehn and Brent Niekamp in a humorous and reflective conversation. They discuss their holiday…
S2E10 Smoked Meat Recipes, The Dumpster Fire in Ann Arbor, some TSU reflecting, and more w/ Nick Maksimchuk
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will engages in a lively conversation with Nick Maksimchuk, a social studies teacher and head football coach. They discuss their…
S2E9 Solo Edition: ND takes their ball and goes home, TTUN - Yowza, Say it aint so Joe Burrow, and more w/ yours truly!
In this solo edition of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will explores various topics, including sports controversies surrounding Notre Dame and Michigan, delivery frustrations, and…
S2E8 The Game discussion, Zombie Apocalypse Survival Chances, Thunder Do Overs, and much more with Jason Stechschulte &Eric Hensel!
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will engages with guests Jason Stechschulte and Eric Hensel in a lively discussion that covers a range of topics from personal life…
S2E7 No more blitzing for Derek, Leaving baseball behind, Dog owners with no integrity, and a lot more w/ Derek Eby
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will reconnects with Derek Eby, a former college football player and current youth sports coach. They discuss Derek's family life,…
S2E6 Pet Peeves, Old School Mentality for New School Kids, Fiancé Foreshadowing, and more w/ Otto Shragal
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will engages in a lively conversation with Otto Schragal, an equity partner at Allen Law Group LLC. They discuss Otto's journey in…
S2E5 Thunder Football Good Ole days, NIL Deals, A 5th year of Eligibility What-If Scenario, and whole lot more w/ Kyle Christman
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will reconnects with Kyle Christman, a former college football player. They discuss their shared experiences in college athletics,…
S2E4 Cryptozoology what, Sports Fans that are ONLY Negative, Can you brush your teeth too long, and a lot more w/ Jeff Kalmbach
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will welcomes back Jeff Kalmbach for a light-hearted yet insightful conversation. They discuss life updates, family dynamics, and…
S2E3 Halloween Edition: Lazy Trick or Treaters, Candy Faves, even a little football discussion, and more w/ with Brandon Hoehn & Josh Ricker
In this Halloween edition of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will interviews guests Brandon Hoehn and Josh Ricker. The conversation flows from humorous introductions to discussions…
S2E2 The Journey of Writing a Book, 8 Man Football, the Deer Assassin, and much more w/ Toni Will!
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will welcomes back Toni Will, who shares her journey of becoming alcohol-free for five years, her experiences in leadership, and her…
S2E1 The Brilliance of roundabouts, Building college football programs from scratch, MLB Umpire aspirations, and a lot more w/ Dale Carlson
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will welcomes Dale Carlson, a seasoned football coach with a rich history in coaching at various levels. The conversation explores…
S1E20 The Shive Spike, Lima News Dream Team , a 40-Yard Dash controversy solved, and a whole lot more w/ Jason Stechschulte.
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will welcomes Jason Stechschulte, a former college football player and current senior director at Marathon Petroleum. They discuss…
S1E19 Vicarious Parents, Preseason Camp Nostalgia, Who would have gotten NIL $$ in 2001, and a lot more w/ Nick Vanover
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will reconnects with his old friend Nick Vanover. They discuss their shared experiences from college football, the importance of…
S1E18 Homecoming King Resume, The Science of Fish Grinding, TSU Thirsty Thursdays, and a lot more w/ Chris Stewart!
In this episode of Surrounded by Brilliance, host Josh Will discusses a variety of topics with guest, Chris Stewart, Including his weird science days as a fish grinder, why he still has his high…
S1E17 Karaoke Dreams (or maybe delusion), Gardening Street Cred, A Will Summer Recap, and a whole lot more w/ Toni Will.
SummaryIn this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will welcomes back his wife, Toni Will, for a lively discussion that covers a range of topics from their summer adventures,…
S1E16 Hall of Fame Dreams, Bad Drive-Thru Energy, A Real Life Ideocracy, and much more w/ Josh Ricker!
In this episode of the Surrounded by Brilliance podcast, host Josh Will welcomes back Josh Ricker for a lively discussion filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and reflections on life. They explore…
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Surrounded by Brilliance has published 35 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Comedy, Football.
Surrounded by Brilliance is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 52m.
