Chad and Somphien Manivanh both were born into Buddhist families in Southeast Asia during times of war. When they were young children, different Christian refugee programs helped them to get to America, where they continued to search for peace and ultimately found it in the Church of  Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They especially liked that many of the health codes that they honored in Buddhism were also honored in their new church. They met in college and married. Today they live in Everett Washington. Their home is a warm and loving place for visitors. 

I hope Chad and Somphien's faith inspires you like it does me. 

God bless! 

Bo 

To see the real time plane crash video, check the link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_pVekhO-yU 

To see B+B Channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_-cD5W5fItaAt_LITgwg

TO GET A PERFECT NIGHTS SLEEP

https://beddys.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhL65hpbW9wIVwcqUCR0iTQ35EAAYASAAEgLtqPD_BwE

TO SEE ALL EXCLUSSIVE BROCK AND BOSTON BEHIND THE SCENES VID

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Thanks Gang

-B

Today I got the privilege of speaking with LA County Sherriff's Deputy, Warren Asmus. From this hour with him I learned many things about the men and women in blue (or tan in his case). First thing is that every cop has plenty of cool stories along the lines of Chasing a criminal, Stopping a murder, breaking up a fight, Stoping a drug deal and all that other cool stuff. But I was especially intrigued with the stories he told me about him comforting people who lost a loved one on their doorstep reporting the death. He would spend hours with them making sure that he/she was OK and wouldn’t harm others or even themselves. He told me stories of helping kids find their way home, and a ton of other acts of kindness. These stories got me thinking like crazy. The cops we see on TV and in real life get in car chases and murder cases, but behind all that, they are humans who want a better and safer world so bad, that they would make it their job. Nobody was forced to be a cop, they all chose this. So next time I see a cop, I’m going to be a tad bit more appreciative of what they do. Uncle Warren, thank you for your time/ stories and wisdom. I truly am changed for the better after our interview and hope the listeners feel the same.

Do you ever just feel like someone is speaking your language? That's Henry to me. We were introduced not long before the podcast and within 3 minutes I felt like a real friend. Henry's story inspires me because he has walked away from a lot of peoples' dream scenarios because his heart is telling him to teach and inspire others. As far as I'm concerned mission accomplished. This is a little over an hour long and there are little shots of inspiration throughout. So listen to it on and off as you have time. See you on the other side! Bo

First thing, I would like to apologize. I have been so busy with the new school year, cross country, and school news/media team; that I have had no time for my podcast, but I finally got a free second and decided to gitter done!

This is the second half of our stories with our Billboard-topping Pianist and Podcaster Paul Cardall. If you have not heard the first I STRONGLY recommend that you listen to that, but it's your call. Thank you Paul for these amazing stories/life lessons. You're the best out there my friend. Thank you for your time :)

Paul... For someone with 1/2 heart he sure gave me full heart answers. He gave me more than I needed and more than I wanted. Thank you for your time Paul. 

Paul Cardall is the #1 pianist on iTunes and Pandora racking in almost 3 BILLION streams on all platforms. He was born with half a heart and he did not let that stop him. A prayer was all he had before he became a dead man, and in his final moments he turned to music and the love of little children. After inspiring so many with his single "Gracies Theme" He won a dove award (Grammys of Gospel Music) Then he started an INCREDIBLE podcast called "The All heart show" Teaching everyone to love with all their heart. He's literally done it all. Paul Cardall everyone

ALL NEW EPISODES COMING OUT SOON! Thank each and everyone of ya'll for your on-going support. It means THE WORLD to me (:

If I could count how manny people I've met, Lessons I've learned and friendships that have became from Dumb It Down, That would take some time. Because there is not a number that high. I was just a kid peer pressured by my parents to talk into a microphone. I had everything I could possibly need to succeed, but only I could flip the switch and make a podcast. And that was STILL hard to do, But once I did, I never looked back. I got so much wisdom from the best people in the best places, I got friendships from the friendliest, most welcoming people on earth, I got connection, I got money, and I got listeners, I got to travel too, I got to speak and sell for some of my dear friends and families companies. I knew I could never match that feeling of happiness again. My point is, as a twelve year old with tens of thousands of listens from all over the globe. My life was and still is AMAZING! And I know this is super cliche' but none of that feeling wood happen without, The support from my parents 24/7, the guests who took time out of their busy schedule to talk to some kid with a microphone and all my listeners, and every single one of you have built up my heart and my inspiration to keep creating. There is no feeling quite like being listened to by that many people.Ya'll have heard me laugh, and you have heard me cry, you might of heard me tell a terrible joke, but most of all, Ya'll have heard me grow. So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!  Thank you for every memory, every good comment on my website, Every word of inspiration, every hour you would take out of your day to listen to me. Your love is not un-noticed and deeply appreciated. Dumb it down will always be marked in my book of life. But it is time to close the show. This was the podcast that built me, this is what I did to be happy. Over the last year or so, I lost that happiness and did not have the same feelings for podcasting as I did before. But I am back, And I couldn't cling to an old podcast. I still love it, But doing something new always fixes a feeling of boredom. To keep the same love I had, I had to do something new. My new approach is "Just have a good time" Interview the right people and spread to more people like you. Alright, Im out.

From being a cop, to a SWAT, and everything in between. Dave Acosta is now protecting thousands by teaching us to protect ourselves. He shares his most touching and his most brave stories and brilliant tactics on how to win in a gun fight without a gun. 

"Shootings will stop once they become unproductive" Once they lose and are afraid of the people they are about to harm, We win.

Kaden and his father Jorge Garcia are the founders of the stylish and trendy clothing company "Your tribe clothing." Here is the story of how it started. Kadens best friend died of suicide in 8th grade. Also, Jorge had a heart attack and considered suicide himself. After all these unfortunate events nothing happened. It was when  Kadens friend at Springville High School committed suicide and Kaden was the one who decided to make a difference. A week-long text conversation between Kaden and his father Jorge led to the company "Your tribe clothing." Sending the message of love and togetherness inspiring all those thinking of taking their own life. With a word strong word (in a good way) on the front with the shirt and a well-designed letter I (using the semicolon for that is the sign of suicide awareness). Words such as Fight, Running, Amazing, Loving, or someday Dumb It Down (just kidding don't want to destroy their company.)

Here is an article I have read about them on KSL down here.

www.yourtribeclothingcompany.com

From Dumb it down radio I am your host Bo Mabry. If you want to see more from Kaden and Jorge go to @yourtribeclothing on Instagram. If you want more from me @dumbitdownradio also on IG. 

Special Thanks to Brianna Ansaldo for editing

and www.funfinity.com for sponsoring me. 

Peace out. 

A quick back story to this episode. Savannah used to be my neighbor, I would hang out with her and her brothers about all day 4-5 days a week. Then they moved to Europe for a while and are still there. So I had texted her a lot since she left but never talked to her. So I decided to chat with her over the phone about Europe. Here is how it went.