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Unfiltered Discussions

Unfiltered Discussions

"Unfiltered Discussions" is a podcast focused on talking about tough subjects and pivotal moments. Host, Brian Howard, talks with his guests about the moments that have impacted them and how they were able to grow and move forward.

Recent Episodes

May 13, 2024

Recover Outloud

Sean Young is the Host of the Recover Out Loud Podcast. He is also a US Army Veteran and a person in long-term recovery from addiction and mental health disorders. Sean is a Certified Peer Support Specialist in the State of …
May 13, 2024

Recover Outloud

Sean Young is the Host of the Recover Out Loud Podcast. He is also a US Army Veteran and a person in long-term recovery from addiction and mental health disorders. Sean is a Certified Peer Support Specialist in the State of …
May 6, 2024

Brokedown Sensei with Julio Rivera

Julio Rivera is a writer, self-defense coach, and mental health advocate. Twenty-four years of training have shaped his philosophy, but just as important has been Julio’s experience with trauma recovery, mindset, and emotion…
April 29, 2024

Life's Marathon

Sean Robinson is a married, father of 3. In the middle of COVID-19, he decided he had enough of how I was feeling, and seeing the scale reach 320lbs, he knew it was time to make some changes.  Sean decided to remove alcohol …
April 22, 2024

The Crandall Canyon Mine Tragedy

Tim Harper is a coal miner located in central Utah. For the last 20 years, he has worked as a Longwall Maintenance Coordinator for Utah American Energy, Inc., repairing and maintaining heavy-duty equipment; including multi-m…

Recent Blog Posts

A Christmas Parable

A Christmas Parable In the early 2000s, I dressed up as Santa Claus each year to support a local non-profit that used my workplace to celebrate the holidays with children with disabilities. I was reluctant to dress up as Saint Nick. I was a young m…

Wedding in Paradise

Where is Paradise? To some, paradise is a place like Kuai, Hawaii, or even a place like Venice, Italy. To others, Paradise can be identified by the warm embrace of the one you love. Today, I'm fortunate to see the coming together of two families in …

After a Successful Season 1, Unfiltered Discussions Podcast Prepares to Launch Season 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARSON CITY, NV – Unfiltered Discussions Podcast, the thought-provoking show that delves into conversations with guests about tough subjects and pivotal moments, successfully concluded its inaugural season. Hosted by loc…

About the Host

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Brian Howard

Founder and Host

Unfiltered Discussions is Brian's passion project. He has long had an intrigue for discussing heavy topics and getting to know people. This project is meant to give people a voice, a platform, to share and learn from others.

Brian is the father of a beautiful daughter named Rebecca. He lives in Northern Nevada and has worked in the financial sector for most of his career. Brian is a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys, and in his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and loved ones.