Poolside Talk: Nikolai Zeppa and David Chiarini

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Dreamers. This is one word I would use to describe these two gentlemen. I know these last few blogs I've posted (Tim Nela or Bucky Beeman) I've talked a lot about passion and hard work. Yet again, these two guys breathe passion and continue to put in countless hours on the ground.

I met Nikolai (on the left with the Linda shades on) this past winter at The Loop. I was introduced to him by my buddy Tim Nela. My first impression of Nikolai was his passion behind the podcast, Stationary Astronauts. Dave is a character that genuinely cares about his product and people around him. My latest Facebook live goes more in-depth on their backgrounds and how the two met.

Click here for the podcast version of this broadcast.

It was interesting to hear about Nikolai's past and to understand how he got to where he is today. Nikolai mentioned in our broadcast about being incarcerated multiple times in his past. Because of this broadcast, I found out he grew up without a father. "I wouldn't change a thing," he said. "It got me to where I am today."

I also found out that these two are fantastic emcees. I attended Elysium IV last Saturday and these two showed me what a great emcee can do at a great event. Nice job guys.

"Coexisting in today's world is so difficult," said Dave. This statement is so true nowadays. Let's get more in-depth on the podcast. This was "Nik's baby" as Dave would explain it. Inching up on episode 50, Nik, Dave, and Tim have shown the passion in letting people of the med city have a voice. Pictured above is zoologist Nora Rhome and Dr. Renaldo Blocker. This is just an example of the range of guests they will have on their show.

Check out these tough guys, hahaha! Personally I love the gear they have, check out their online store. Shout out to my new buddy Ryan Froh at RF Print & Design who designs the Stationary Astronaut gear.

I'll be having Ryan on my next broadcast on Thursday around 11 a.m. at Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizza.

These guys have a bright future ahead. I was lucky enough to catch them along their journey.