Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff.

Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff.

Hosted by: Jason Elrod

Leadership. Purpose. Living like your choices matter—because they do. Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff. is a podcast about leading with intention and living at the edge of comfort and convention. I’m Jason...

Episodes

Preparation Beats Panic: The Prepper Mindset for Life & Leadership

Season #1

Most people think prepping is about bunkers and canned beans. But the truth is, being a prepper isn’t paranoia, it’s preparation. And that’s exactly what Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) is all...
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From Risk to Purpose: Radical Transparency as a Leadership Test

Season #1

In this episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., I sit down with James Pham — entrepreneur, risk-taker, and co-founder / CEO of Opisin. James’s story is one of bold leaps: leaving med school in Vietnam, moving across...
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You Wil Be Met: The Courage to Defend Free Speech

Season #1

This episode is different. It’s not about strategy or technology, it’s about conviction. When the murder of Charlie Kirk shook the nation, it was more than another act of violence. It was an assault on freedom itself,...
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The Power Broker: Why Real Leaders Give Influence Away

Season #1

In this solo episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., I share the story of my first leadership role—and how I almost walked away from management before I even got started. What turned it around was a lesson I’ll never...
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From Near-Death to Quantum Defense: Noel Grover on Purpose, Failure & Future-Proofing Security

Season #1

In this episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., I sit down with Noel Grover, entrepreneur, inventor, and founder of EnQuanta. Noel’s journey is extraordinary. At 38, his heart stopped, and coming back gave him a...
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Lead With Heart, Deliver Outcomes: Corey Elinburg on EQ and Identity

Season #1

In this episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., I sit down with Corey Elinburg — a seasoned CISO and field security leader — to talk about why emotional intelligence, identity, and outcomes matter more than tools or...
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The Pain Cave & the CISO Edge: Steve Tout on Discipline, Purpose & Digital Equity

Season #1

In this episode, I sit down with Steve Tout—strategist, author, endurance runner, and advocate for digital equity. We explore the deep connections between running ultramarathons and leading through chaos in...
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The Curse of Competence: Steve Shelton on Burnout, Stoicism, and Cyber Leadership

Season #1

In this episode, I talk with Steve Shelton—performance psychologist, published author, and founder of Green Shoe Consulting. After two decades in cybersecurity software, Steve shifted his mission to alleviate...
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Bareback Horses & Cybersecurity: Skip Sorrels on Resilience and Leading with Humility

Season #1

In this episode, I talk with Skip Sorrels about what rodeo horses and cybersecurity leadership have in common – and why both teach you resilience in unexpected ways. Skip shares stories from his journey as an ICU...
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From Punk Rock to Published: Brad Bussie on Cybersecurity, Writing, and Stoic Courage

Season #1

In this first guest episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., I sit down with Brad Bussie – cybersecurity executive, technology leader, sci-fi fantasy author, and lifelong punk rock fan. We talk about how publishing...
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Start With Purpose. Lead Like It Matters.

Season #1

This is not a hype trailer. It is the real beginning. In this short kickoff episode I share the purpose behind Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff. It is a podcast for leaders, builders, and clear thinkers navigating a noisy...
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