What do you call a man who runs a bar without a heartbeat?

On this episode of the Action Figures Podcast, we sit down with David, owner of MVP’s Sports Bar & Grill — entrepreneur, father, and living proof that some of the most powerful people in the room don’t say much... until it matters.

David shares his brush-with-death story, what it’s like to live with an LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device), and why buying a dive bar might be the most meaningful decision of his life. From coaching kids to keeping the doors open for guys who’ve got nowhere else to go, this is the barstool side of Bang to Boom — raw, real, and weirdly hopeful.

We talk about:

• Running a public house as the last great refuge for broken men
• What near-death does to your tolerance for BS
• Why fatherhood, bourbon, and second chances all come with the same burn

This episode is dedicated to Henry “Uncle Hank” Kulick — a man who never needed a mic to be heard.

Raise a glass. Tip your bartender. And never take a quiet room for granted.

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🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you hide from your responsibilities.

#ActionFiguresPodcast #NoPulseStillPouring #BangToBoom #MensMentalHealth #LVADLife #BarstoolWisdom

What does it really take to raise a tough kid in a soft world? In this episode of Action Figures Podcast, hosts Jarrod and Erik Weise sit down with Coach Mike—a former San Diego Padres player and elite youth baseball tournament director—to talk about mental toughness, fatherhood, and how sports can shape the next generation of men.

Coach Mike shares insider stories from the pros, why youth sports are broken, and what dads can do to build resilience, confidence, and character—without burning out.

Whether you're coaching your kid’s team or just trying to survive another travel ball season, this one hits deep.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• How to build mental toughness in kids through baseball
• Why fathers matter more than coaches
• What most dads get wrong about youth sports
• Balancing family, coaching, and your own identity
• The emotional toll of youth baseball on parents
• The truth about "travel ball culture" and burnout

📣 Quote of the Episode:

“The scoreboard at 12 years old doesn’t matter. What matters is what kind of man that kid becomes.” – Coach Mike

🎯 Perfect For:

• Dads raising boys
• Youth baseball coaches
• Sports parents feeling overwhelmed
• Men navigating parenting, pressure, and personal growth

🔗 Connect With Us:

📸 Instagram: @action_figures_podcast 💥 Subscribe on Substack: [Your Substack Link] 📖 Coming Soon: Bang to Boom — A book about becoming the man your kids believe you are.

Every dad has a second act. This podcast helps him step into it. #fatherhood #youthbaseball #mentaltoughness #travelball #suburbandads #actionfigurespodcast

A one-time-only special episode guest will be starting Jameson. We will discuss the entire library of Transformers movies and TV shows and what makes them special.