The James Beaudrie Podcast

Jermaine Sullivan is the Queen. The Mayor of Manistee, Real estate expert and a genuine good human. Local Politics aside on this episode I take the time to get to know my friend just a little better. This was a fun episode. Enjoy.

On this episode, I sit down with Rachael Edmondson — known on Instagram as fitnurserach — someone who brings a refreshing level of honesty to the world of health and fitness. Rachael doesn’t hide behind filters, lighting tricks, or curated perfection. She shares her workouts, her meals, and her real thoughts on lifting, nutrition, and daily habits in a way that speaks to the everyday person trying to feel better and live stronger.We talk about what consistency really looks like, how to build a healthier relationship with food and training, and why authenticity matters now more than ever. If you’re looking for practical, no-nonsense insight into taking care of your body without the noise and gimmicks, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, Nate and I talk about philosophy and stoicism — We break down how these ideas apply to everyday life, especially when you’re surrounded by nonstop political noise.From there, we get into the state of modern politics: the “right vs. left” tribal mindset, the way social media pushes people into emotional extremes, and how political targeting online is shaping the way Americans think, argue, and even vote. No sugarcoating — just an honest look at how divisive things have become and why it feels like everyone’s being pushed to pick a side.It’s a grounded, straightforward conversation about thinking better, reacting less, and navigating a world that feels engineered to make you angry.Nate is co-host of the Podcast Manistee County Democrats on YouTube.

In this episode I respond to voicemails, and text messages from you! Want to be apart of the show. Send me a question in text or leave a voicemail. I will play and read your messeges on the show and provide a response. should be fun. I hope... Hugs and kisses. JB. 

On this episode, I sit down with Christina Cobb. We talk about gratitude, photography, and what it means to navigate life in today’s world. I’ve known Christina for over three decades, but until recently, our conversations hadn’t gone much further than a simple “hello.”So, I reached out and asked if she’d be up for catching up—on the podcast—and she said yes. What followed was an honest, nostalgic, and uplifting conversation about the past 30 years and the people we’ve become.Christina is a genuinely rad human, and this episode was a reminder of how powerful reconnection can be.