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Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! hat happens when you outgrow your niche as a creator? In this episode, co-host of the  @the505podcast , B-Figgy joins me for one of the most honest conversations I’ve had about content creation, identity, and the pressure creators feel online. We dive into: - Switching niches on YouTube - Why creators think everyone is watching them - Burnout, consistency, and sustainability - The reality of growing a podcast - Behind-the-scenes creator life - Chasing views vs creating what you love - Why experimenting matters as a creator - Building a personal brand beyond a niche This conversation honestly hit me harder than I expected. I came into this episode thinking we’d mainly talk about podcast growth and strategy… but it turned into something much deeper about fear, creativity, and evolving as a person online. Brands: Reach out to Dan at [email protected] to discuss integrations. #505podcast #bfiggy #creatorlife Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Most creators are chasing the wrong thing. More followers. More views. More growth. But what happens when you actually get it… and it still doesn’t feel like enough? In this episode, I sit down with Sidney Diogzon- a full-time creator who built a massive YouTube channel around cameras and tech… and then started questioning everything that got him there Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Most people spend their lives wondering what would happen if they actually chased the thing they’re passionate about. Today’s guest didn’t just wonder... he did it. In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Talon Sei, a creator who walked away from a career in IT to pursue YouTube full-time. What started as a side project eventually grew into over half a million subscribers, multiple channels, and a decade of documenting life, travel, creativity, and adventure. But this conversation isn’t just about YouTube success. We dive into the deeper side of the creator journey, risk, identity, burnout, evolving your content, and building a life around the things that actually excite you. Talon shares what it was really like to leave a stable career, why he refuses to stay in a single niche, the reality of creator burnout, and the mindset that’s helped him stay consistent on YouTube for over 10 years without missing uploads. Follow Talon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/talon_sei Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shelldapodcast 👀Perks👀 For $3 a month you can see every podcast early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLMvOk8OnfifUbBY7zvnIA/join Join Shellda's exclusive discord community:  https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership 🤝Paintball Sponsors🤝 Shop BFPGear here:  https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Want 10% off on ProDNA gear?  https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Grab Shellda's Book here:  https://a.co/d/bG1hU8e Brands: Reach out to Dan at [email protected] to discuss integrations. Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Former NFL defensive end Chris Odom has lived a life that only 0.08% of high school football players ever reach... making it to the National Football League. His story goes far deeper than football. In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, Chris opens up about life beyond the field: the reality of playing in the NFL, the mental battle of tearing his ACL, and how he rebuilt his career across multiple professional leagues. We also dive into the most important part of Chris’s life — being a father. His daughter Cassidy was born with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) and has experienced over 100 bone fractures in her young life. Chris shares how becoming her father changed his mindset forever and gave him a deeper purpose both on and off the field. We also talk about Chris’s unexpected love for paintball, how the sport brought him back during COVID, and what it means to see professional paintball played inside an NFL stadium. This episode is about identity, resilience, family, and what it really means to use your platform for something bigger than sports. Sponsor Info:  ----- Join this channel to get access to perks and see the podcast early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLMvOk8OnfifUbBY7zvnIA/join Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early:  https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Shop BFPGear here:  https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Want 10% off on ProDNA gear?  https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Grab Shellda's Book here:  https://a.co/d/bG1hU8e Brands: Reach out to Dan at [email protected] to discuss brand deals and integrations. #podcast #why #vulnerability #nflplayer Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Logan Knowles was born with cerebral palsy, and doctors once told him he might never walk. So he decided to run a marathon. In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, Logan shares the story behind completing the New York City Marathon, the brutal preparation it took to get there, and the mindset required to chase something the world says you can’t do. Logan’s journey gained global attention after being featured in a viral video by Casey Neistat, inspiring millions of people with his determination, resilience, and refusal to accept limitations. But the story goes much deeper than what the internet saw. Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! 22 years after Infamous became a professional paintball team, Brian "LB" Fow returns to the same field where history was made. In this episode, LB talks about retirement, the struggles with retirement, what it was like 22 years ago, and how he's back in paintball.  Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Out of 8 billion people on earth, less than 1% will ever run a marathon… and an even smaller number will ever win one. In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sit down with elite marathon runner Joey Whelan, the winner of the Austin Marathon, to explore the mindset, sacrifice, and obsession behind competing at the highest level of endurance sports. We talk about: • What runners actually think about during a marathon • The mental battle between miles 18–26 • Training through brutal winters and treadmill miles • Why winning a marathon still doesn’t silence self-doubt • Running as identity, therapy, and obsession • The moment Joey proposed to his wife at the Austin Marathon finish line If you're a runner, aspiring marathoner, or someone chasing excellence in any field, this episode will give you a raw look into what it takes to operate at the elite level. Follow Joey here: https://www.instagram.com/jpwhelan23 Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/shelldapodcast Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! I think it's time. I've hinted at it for a few months.  After 70+ episodes inside the world of paintball, this is a conversation I’ve been wrestling with for months. Paintball gave me everything... my identity, my voice, my photography career, awards I never could have dreamed of, my best friends, and this podcast. But somewhere along the way, I realized this show became something bigger than the sport. In this episode, I share why I’ll be bringing on guests outside of paintball: entrepreneurs, creators, athletes, and high-level performers, and everyone in between; while keeping paintball at the core of who I am. This isn’t me leaving the sport. This is me expanding because of it. ---- Shop BFPGear here:  https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Want 10% off on ProDNA gear?  https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Grab Shellda's Book here:  https://a.co/d/bG1hU8e ----- Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode, I share some info about the closed door first ever NXL Press Conference about the NXL Tampa Bay Open. And I also give my thoughts about some of the marketing going into the event, and the things that need to change moving forward.  Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early:  https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Shop BFPGear here:  https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Want 10% off on ProDNA gear?  https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Grab Shellda's Book here:  https://a.co/d/bG1hU8e Brands: Reach out to Dan at [email protected] to discuss brand deals and integrations. Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Tom Guest just made one of the biggest moves of the 2026 NXL season — leaving the Los Angeles Ironmen and returning to San Antonio XFactor. In this episode, Tom opens up about the REAL reasons behind the move, the mental battles he’s faced, and why this next chapter is the most important of his career. We also dive into Tom’s personal journey: leaving a secure law-enforcement path, battling social anxiety, building a career through photography, and rebuilding his identity around values instead of expectations. If you want the real human side of a pro athlete — beyond stats, beyond highlights — this conversation is everything. Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early:  https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Shop BFPGear here:  https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Want 10% off on ProDNA gear?  https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Grab Shellda's Book here:  https://a.co/d/bG1hU8e Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! Nick Slowiak has won at the highest level of professional paintball. But this conversation isn’t just about trophies....It’s about loss. Tragedy. Identity. Controversy. Community. And what happens when the people around you show up in your darkest season. In this episode, Nick opens up about: Why Dye signed Protocol (and the controversy around it) What it’s really like working behind the scenes at Dye Stepping away from playing professional paintball The struggle of identity after the pro field And the moment the paintball community rallied around him when he needed it most Chapters:  00:00 –  Intro 01:12 – Why Dye Signed Protocol 06:12 – Meeting Dan & Coaching Protocol 12:48 – Sponsorship, Business & Brand Decisions 20:49 – What Nick Actually Does at Dye 31:46 – Creating Content Behind the Scenes 37:50 – Stepping Away from Playing Pro 41:00 – “I Still Have It” – The Competitive Fire 42:58 – Identity After Professional Paintball 47:59 – Losing His Wife & Community Support 50:00 – How the Paintball World Showed Up Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early:  https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Shop BFPGear here:  https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Want 10% off on ProDNA gear?  https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Grab Shellda's Book here:  https://a.co/d/bG1hU8e Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! What happens when the thing you love most starts costing you everything? In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Ryan Brand opens up in a way he never has before. From chasing the dream in professional paintball to coaching at the highest level, Ryan shares how years of grind, pressure, and unspoken expectations nearly led to the collapse of his marriage. This isn’t a paintball stats episode. This is a conversation about identity, burnout, ego, resentment, and the quiet moments nobody sees. Ryan talks honestly about: Feeling like he was drowning while trying to be everything to everyone How resentment slowly built at home without him realizing it Why therapy changed the trajectory of his life and marriage The childhood conditioning that shaped how he showed up as a husband and father Letting go of the “grind at all costs” mentality Finding balance without giving up what you love If you’re an athlete, creator, coach, or anyone trying to balance ambition with real life—this episode will hit close to home. Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early:  https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Shop BFPGear here:  https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Want 10% off on ProDNA gear?  https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Grab Shellda's Book here:  https://a.co/d/bG1hU8e Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Dany Schonauerr for one of the most honest, thoughtful conversations we’ve had on the show. Dany opens up about his time with San Diego Dynasty, the pressure of playing alongside elite talent, and how fear, hesitation, and second-guessing quietly crept into his game. We break down what happens mentally when one mistake can cost you playing time; and how that mindset can slowly change the player you are. We also talk about his move to Infamous Paintball, why the fit feels different, and how embracing his aggressive, blue-collar style might be the key to unlocking the next chapter of his career. Beyond paintball, Dany shares powerful lessons on: - Learning through failure - Balancing a full-time career with pro paintball - Taking risks when the reward outweighs the fear - Why being a student of the game matters more than highlights Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early:  https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Shop BFPGear here:  https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Want 10% off on ProDNA gear?  https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Grab Shellda's Book here:  https://a.co/d/bG1hU8e Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Mike Bianca opens up in a way he hasn’t before. Mike reflects on his time as head coach of San Diego Dynasty, the pressure that comes with leading one of the most iconic teams in paintball, and the lessons he learned after being let go.  This isn’t about drama or finger-pointing. It’s about accountability, leadership, identity, and growth. We talk about what it’s really like coaching at the highest level, how imposter syndrome shows up when you reach the top, and why sometimes doing your best still isn’t enough. Mike also shares how this experience reshaped his approach to leadership and how he’s applying those lessons as he steps into his next chapter with the Atlanta Jungle Cats. This conversation goes far beyond paintball. It’s about pressure, self-reflection, and learning how to move forward when a chapter closes. -- Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early:  https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Shop BFPGear here:  https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Want 10% off on ProDNA gear?  https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Grab Shellda's Book here:  https://a.co/d/bG1hU8e Support the show

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! For 25 years, Thomas Taylor lived and breathed professional paintball. Wins. Losses. World Cups. Rivalries. Identity. In this episode, we go deeper than paintball. We talk about: • Stepping away from JT and long-standing partnerships • Building your entire identity around being an athlete • Ego, pride, and the fear of letting go • Playing with your son instead of playing for yourself • Why the real value isn’t trophies — it’s time Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early:  https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membership Shop BFPGear here:  https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com Want 10% off on ProDNA gear?  https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOS Grab Shellda's Book here:  https://a.co/d/bG1hU8e Support the show