{"podcast":{"title":"Silicon Slopes | Leaders Interviewing Leaders","slug":"silicon-slopes-leaders-interviewing-leaders-6472484","podcast_index_feed_id":6472484,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5911481/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/silicon-slopes-leaders-interviewing-leaders--5911481","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5935ce2a9a7b92b220c4cc48e8abc095.jpg","author":"Silicon Slopes","episode_count":210,"summary":"Silicon Slopes Show features thought-provoking conversations with Utah's top entrepreneurs, leaders, and executives, but with a unique twist. Silicon Slopes gives the mic to Utah's most influential leaders to interview each other, creating authentic peer-to-peer conversations that go beyond traditional podcasting. With different hosts and guests throughout the show, listeners and viewers get a much broader perspective on what's happening inside Silicon Slopes and across Utah's tech ecosystem. The show covers everything from leadership and entrepreneurship to philosophies on life itself. Nothing is off the table in these interviews. Expect hilarious personal stories, candid takes on current events, and hard-won business advice from legends who've been in the trenches. This is where Utah's tech community comes together to share the wisdom that's driving one of the fastest-growing innovation hubs in the nation. Learn more at SiliconSlopes.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T00:18:00.522185+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/silicon-slopes-leaders-interviewing-leaders-6472484"},"episode":{"title":"Tub Club Founder Ryan Welch","slug":"tub-club-founder-ryan-welch","published_at":"2025-11-26T14:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/silicon-slopes-leaders-interviewing-leaders-6472484/tub-club-founder-ryan-welch","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/silicon-slopes-leaders-interviewing-leaders-6472484","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tub-club-founder-ryan-welch--68499778","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68499778/ryan_welch_tub_club_10_20_25_final_64.mp3","summary":"In this riveting episode, we sit down with Ryan, the founder of Tub Club, a men's bubble bath and self-care brand that's redefining relaxation for modern men. Ryan's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, taking us from his tumultuous teenage years in Southern California to the disciplined life of a Blackhawk crew chief in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Ryan opens up about his struggles with education, his time living out of cars, and his unexpected path to joining the Army. He shares candid stories about his military experiences, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and the life lessons he learned along the way. But that's not all. Ryan also delves into his post-military life, including his involvement with Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) and the controversies that followed. He provides an insider's perspective on the challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by those working to combat human trafficking. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with raw honesty, resilience, and a touch of humor. Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, military life, or social causes, Ryan's story will leave you inspired and wanting more. 00:13 - Introduction to Ryan and Tub Club 00:54 - Ryan's LinkedIn Post and Public Announcement 01:57 - Overcoming Personal and Professional Hurdles 03:16 - Ryan's Early Life and Struggles with Education 10:01 - Moving to Hawaii and Life as a Surfer 11:41 - Joining the Army and Becoming a Blackhawk Crew Chief 17:06 - Transitioning to an Engineer and Special Operations 21:17 - Deployments and Military Experiences 26:10 - Leaving the Army and Starting a Family 30:10 - Involvement with Operation Underground Railroad 34:48 - Controversies and Ethical Dilemmas with OUR 38:30 - The Decision to Resign from OUR…","meta_description":"In this riveting episode, we sit down with Ryan, the founder of Tub Club, a men's bubble bath and self-care brand that's redefining relaxation for modern…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5563,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/silicon-slopes-leaders-interviewing-leaders-6472484/episodes/tub-club-founder-ryan-welch/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/silicon-slopes-leaders-interviewing-leaders-6472484/tub-club-founder-ryan-welch.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}