Life Uncensored: The Sam Deen Podcast

#68w/ Dan Curtis - Canton VFW: Veterans Helping Veterans

Sam interviews Dan Curtis, commander of Canton VFW Post 12219, about founding the post, community programs, and the upcoming "Veterans Helping Veterans" resource fair on May 9th. He discusses local services—VA benefits, home loans, home health care, scholarships, and memorial events—and how veterans and families can access them.

Dan also shares personal stories from his military service, basic training, and resiliency work, highlighting mental health efforts, community outreach, and contact information for local veteran resources.

Honoring Local Heroes: Inside the New Auxiliary to Canton VFW

In this episode Courtney Roark, founder and president of the new Auxiliary to Canton VFW Post 12219, discusses the group’s mission to support veterans through local outreach, fundraisers, and community programs.

She explains their ongoing shoe-drive fundraiser with Funds2Org, Veterans Day and Valentine’s visits to nursing homes, partnerships like Patriot Paws, suicide-prevention training, meeting times, and how listeners can donate time, money, or shoes and contact the auxiliary.

#66w/ Patrik Daniel - the Ponderosa, Glass, and Racing

My friend, Patrik Daniel, joins me to tell a funny story about his Ponderosa experience.  We then dive into small business ownership, Superior Glass and Mirror, and the life of a dirt track racer.  I thoroughly enjoyed this episode.  Call for a glass estimate at 903-567-0922.  Follow Patrik Daniel on Facebook to learn about racing.  #75

#65 - My trip to Argentina with the Big Fish Foundation

Rachel Snow joins me to ask about my recent Red Stag hunting trip to La Pampa, Argentina with the Big Fish Foundation.  Check out this wonderful organization at www.bigfishfoundation.org and donate if you can.  

#64w/ Andy Reese - VZ County Judge

VZ County Judge Andy Reese joins me to share his plan for restoring our county court house.  We talk a little about the court house history, its restoration needs, and the needs of our county.  

#63w/ Paul Michael - Business leader, Founder of Paul Michael Co

Paul joins me today to share his history in business, lessons learned, and the history of the First Monday Grounds.   He shares valuable information to anyone wanting to participate in Free Enterprise.  

This show is sponsored by www.VanZandtCoffee.com 

and the new Eagles Nest Golf Lounge in Canton, TX.  

#62w/ Lance LyBrand - running for Wills Point School Board

Lance is my first cousin and is currently running for Wills Point ISD School Board Position 6.  He is a 5th Generation Tiger and Wills Point resident, husband, and father of two kids.  Reach out to Lance anytime on social media or email at lybrandlance482@gmail.com 

#61w/ Gregg Beverly - South Van Zandt Volunteer Fire Dept Chief

Chief Beverly joins me on the show today to speak about Fire Safety and the challenges our Volunteer Fire Departments face.  He also speaks on what we need to teach ourselves and our kids about fire safety.  To donate or to join the South VZ Volunteer Fire Dept, please visit SVZVFD.org or reach out to Gregg on social media.  

 

This show is sponsored by www.vanzandtcoffee.com and the new EaglesNets Golf Lounge in Canton, TX.  https://www.eaglesnestctx.com

My Conversation with Randall Alexander

I joined Randall on his YouTube show, the Alexander Hour for a fun episode about me and the current political heat of Van Zandt County.  

This show is sponsored by www.vanzandtcoffee.com 

Also sponsored by the new Eagles Nest Golf Lounge in Canton, TX.  Follow them on Facebook and Instagram.  

#59w/ Don Good - Candidate for VZ County Judge, Retired Garland Firefighter

Don Good is a retired Garland Firefighter who is currently running for Van Zandt County Judge.  He has a heart for serving the community and it was a pleasure having him on my show!  Follow him on Facebook at "Vote Don Good For Van Zandt County Judge". or listen to the show for his email and phone number.  

 

Sponsored by www.VanZandtcoffee.com 

Sponsored by Deen Property Group, find my listings at www.SamDeen.com

If interested in supporting the show, please reach out to me at samdeenrealestate@gmail.com 

#58w/ Tonda Curry- Van Zandt County District Attorney

Tonda joins me today to discuss the role of the DA, how she got here, and challenges her office faces.  She also responds to criticism and social media attacks against her campaign.  

Support her campaign at https://www.tondaistexastough.com.  Reach out to her for more information about certain cases and/or if you'd like one of her signs in your yard.  

This podcast is sponsored by www.vanzandtcoffee.com and the real estate brokerage, Deen Property Group.  Find my listings at www.samdeen.com.  Also, call me anytime to buy or sell property.  Thanks!!

#57w/ Earl Brown - my Scoutmaster, Music & Tennis Lover

Today, I get the absolute pleasure of sitting down with one of my early mentors, Earl Brown.  Earl was my Scoutmaster growing up and taught me so many things.  He is the reason I'm an Eagle Scout and I cannot thank him enough for volunteering his time to so many young Boy Scouts in Canton, TX.  We talk about scouts, tennis, music, and memories.  

Entrepreneurship Questions from Kevin

Kevin stops in to ask me about Entrepreneurship for a project he is doing for TrepCamp.  

Garrett Woodward - Q & Brew GM, beer expert, musician, 90's alt rock

Garrett joins me to talk about brewing beer, how he made a very tasty pilsner from Van Zandt Coffee (Morning Buzz), the ins and outs of operating a brewery in Canton, TX.  Please, stop by Q&Brew in Canton, TX for some excellent food and locally brewed beer!  

 

This pod is sponsored by www.vanzandtcoffee.com  

#54 w/ Andy Liu - Entrepreneur, Music Lover, Investor, Gym Owner

Andy joins me this afternoon to discuss owning his new gym (TX Fitness in Forney, TX), his background, and a bunch of other fun insights on investing, college, and travel.  Follow Andy's gym on instagram @tx_fitness_forney.  

#53 w/ Chris Parker

Chris joins me today to talk about what is going on in his life, Texas Music, how to stay healthy, guitars, and songwriting.   This show is sponsored by www.vanzandtcoffee.com.