Bonus Episodes & Training Content: PatreonThe Blk & Blu Podcast is back like it never left! This week Kyle is joined by a very special guest, his wife and business partner, Erica Morgan! To kick things off, Kyle & Erica reflect on their previous podcast appearances on the @ShawnRyanShow and how things have changed since then. They dive into the future of this podcast, and where things are headed.Next up, they take a stroll down memory lane, recapping how they met, where Erica's career has taken her over the years, and how it set her up perfectly to be the COO of Blu Bearing. Nothing screams work-life balance like working with your wife!To wrap, the two discuss their upcoming fantasy football draft, Erica's excitement about the Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift engagement, and her favorite pass time. Let's get into it.Sponsors: ROKAUse Code BLU15 for 15% off your order.Shoutouts: (Not Sponsored)Tip of the Spear by Ryan HendricksonGriffin MotorsConnect with Us:Instagram:@kylemorganactual@blubearing@blkblupodcast@ericamorganrealtorTikTok:@blkblupodcastTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:19 Erica Morgan2:00 Gifts from ROKA3:27 Not Your First Podcast5:32 Blk & Blu: The Big Reason8:12 ISSWEET & Driven10:56 Erica’s Career: Corporate, Finance, and Real Estate14:25 Lessons Learned Through Real Estate20:35 Working with Your Spouse27:14 Erica’s Podcast & Starship’s Big Reveal40:00 Upcoming Fantasy Football Draft42:04 Blk & Blu Update: New Schedule43:43 Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift’s Engagement49:10 Erica’s Books & The Benefits of Reading53:32 You Need Some Wheels?57:14 Erica’s Gift to Kyle58:13 Outro
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20. The Ice Cream Social with Chris Fettes
Bonus Episodes & Training Content: PatreonWelcome back to the Blk & Blu Podcast! This week, the guys are joined by none other than Chris Fettes, founder of Be Free Craft Cafe and proud graduate of ice cream school (yes, that's a thing).In this very special episode, the crew kicks things off with an unsolicited ASMR review of Be Free Craft Cafe's pastries and ice cream...because everyone loves a sweet treat. Chris and Kyle discuss the nostalgia behind ice cream, while Blake tries his best not to go into a sugar coma. They also share the origin story of their friendship, and how it's clearly fate that these two met.The guys talk about their walk in faith, what it's like to share their testimonies to the world, and how to build a business from scratch. If there's anything you can take away from this episode, it's show up for your friends and trust the process. Let's get ready to crumble.Sponsors: ROKAUse Code BLU15 for 15% off your order.Connect with Us:Instagram:@blakecookactual@kylemorganactual@blu_bearing@blkblupodcast@chrisfettes6@befreecraft_cafeTikTok:@blkblupodcastTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:08 Chris Fettes4:16 ASMR: Be Free Craft Cafe Pastry Review9:28 Chris Attending Ice Cream School10:42 The Ice Cream Social16:12 Starship’s New Setup19:29 Blake’s Burning Business Question22:16 Nostalgia from Ice Cream24:26 How Chris & Kyle Met30:45 First Student, First Customer37:44 Walking with Faith41:36 Testaments & Testimonies50:38 Show Up for your Friends1:04:56 PFOTD & The Goonies House1:12:17 Gifts from ROKA1:15:31 Outro
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19. Cowboy Boots & Birthday Suits
Bonus Episodes & Training Content: PatreonWelcome back to another episode of the Blk & Blu Podcast, the internet's #1 podcast for dad jokes and vets in short shorts.This week, the guys kick things off with an intervention on Blake's love-hate relationship with pants. If it weren't for Kyle dressing him, we'd have a serious problem on our hands.Next up, Kyle shares the events that unfolded during his last trip to Texas. We're talking half-chewed Uncrustables, the Frontline Healing Foundation Gala, and raising funds to help those who need it most. To wrap, Blake breaks down his exciting new podcast appearance, where he gets his source material from, and they end with a discussion on Kyle's birthday and his favorite gifts. Let's get into it.Sponsors: ROKAUse Code BLU15 for 15% off your order.Connect with Us:Instagram:@blakecookactual@kylemorganactual@blu_bearing@blkblupodcastTikTok:@blkblupodcastTimestamps:0:00 Intro3:52 Sponsors & New Merch6:41 Wet Bucket x Warrior’s Heart13:49 Blake Doesn’t Like Pants17:40 Don’t Be Wasteful21:52 SATX: Warriors Heart & Cowboy Boots25:25 Fundraising with Frontline Healing Foundation and Eagles & Angels36:49 Blake and the Unashamed & Duck Room Podcasts43:14 Homemade vs Made From Scratch46:09 Nicole-isms & Studio Guests49:34 Allowing Yourself to Feel51:40 Seatbelts & Short Shorts52:50 Kyle’s Birthday Gifts58:10 Wearing the Cross1:01:36 Outro
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18. Freedom Falcons & Father Time
Bonus Episodes & Training Content: PatreonHappy 4th of July, and welcome back to another episode of the Blk & Blu podcast! In today's episode, Blake and Kyle kick things with a birthday beatdown, because according to Blake, Kyle should be in a nursing home by now. Next, Kyle shares how he's gearing up for another trip to Texas, where he'll attend the Frontline Healing Foundation gala and an actual rodeo. Yes, boots will be worn.Blake spills the beans on his recent guest spot on the Blurry Creatures podcast, plus the travel trauma that comes with flying next to Nicole. He also reveals his current obsession: owning a pet falcon. Naturally, Kyle counters by flexing an old photo of himself holding America's freedom mascot...a real bald eagle. Speaking of animals, Blake recaps a wild vet trip with King George, who clearly eats like one. Spoiler: he's fine, but the x-rays paint quite the picture.To close it out, the guys fuel their competitive fire with plans for a Blu Bearing Olympics, reveal the name of their very first podcast guest, and break down the ultimate Dad shoe lineup. This one's loaded...let's get into it.Sponsors: ROKAUse Code BLU15 for 15% off your order.Connect with Us:Instagram:@blakecookactual@kylemorganactual@blu_bearing@blkblupodcastTikTok:@blkblupodcastTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:33 Kyle’s 41st Birthday & Blake’s Birthday Recap5:00 Upcoming Texas Trip & NC Heat Wave7:29 Frontline Healing Foundation Gala & Going to a Rodeo10:59 Cowboy Hats & Creative Usernames14:53 Blake’s Blurry Creatures Appearance19:15 Traumatized Travelers20:59 Freedom Falcons & Bald Eagles26:19 Spending Time with Family35:12 Eating Like King George43:06 Blake’s Grandfather47:40 New Merch: Hats Hats Hats BTS53:28 (Un)Friendly Competitions58:01 First Guest Announcement59:35 That Bobcat ZT3000 Baby!1:03:09 Top Tier Dad Shoes1:05:44 Outro
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17. Surgical Precision
Bonus Episodes & Training Content: PatreonThe Blk & Blu Podcast is back with an all new episode! This week, Blake kicks things off by sharing his wife's favorite way to make coffee. Well, it might not be her favorite way, but it is the ranger way.Next up, Kyle reflects on his back surgery, his surgeon praying over him, and how recovery has gone...it involves peanut butter, nicotine, and peptides. Yum.To wrap, Blake calls out Ashton Hall again for not doing the MURPH on Memorial Day, talks about his rediscovered love of photography, and of course a pirate fact of the day. Let's get into it.Sponsors: ROKAUse Code BLU15 for 15% off your order.Core Medical GroupConnect with Us:Instagram:@blakecookactual@kylemorganactual@blu_bearing@blkblupodcastTikTok:@blkblupodcastTimestamps:0:00 Intro3:15 Coffee Without Filters & Pity Pillows8:38 Kyle’s Beard Growth Journey9:40 Back Surgery & Cuttin’ Grass15:27 Uncrustables & Zyns: Post-Op Treats20:56 Prayer in the Operating Room26:22 Kyle’s Favorite Shirt30:16 Hormone Therapy, Mental Health, and Spousal Treatment42:19 Murph on Memorial Day & Ashton Hall51:11 Blake’s Passion for Photography54:51 PFOTD: Walking the Plank1:00:24 Outro