366. The Improv of Existence: Cam Sully on Breaking Free from the Oldest Child Script

In the latest episode of Better Call Daddy, we venture into the multifaceted world of Cam Sully, a man who guards by night and podcasts by day. Cam takes us through the winding paths of his life, from his unexpected insights as a security guard to his passionate endeavors in podcasting. He shares the importance of assertive communication, the relief of therapy, and the freedom found in speaking one's truth without seeking permission. With a candid reflection on family dynamics and societal expectations, Cam discusses the pressures of being the eldest child and the liberation that comes from forging one's own timeline. He delves into the intricacies of white lies versus honesty, as taught by his parents, and the balance between the two. Cam's storytelling extends beyond his personal experiences, offering listeners a pragmatic guide to navigating the world of movies and entertainment. His advice on choosing films based on plot descriptions rather than trailers, and his thoughts on the value of time, provide a refreshing take on consumption in the digital age. But it's not just about film critique; Cam's vision for his podcast, the Jacked Up Review Show, is a testament to his belief in the power of conversation and connection. His call to action for anyone with a dream is simple yet profound: stop waiting for permission and start creating your legacy. Join us as we dive into a conversation that's as jacked up as it is insightful, with a guest who embodies the spirit of self-expression and the pursuit of authenticity. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Cam Sully is a podcaster who's worn all other sorts of hats from being a mobilie security guard supervisor to indie filmmaker to working on professional TV sets. He's down to talk social, mental, political and entertainment related matters on any platform. (00:00) The better call daddy podcast features stories from influential fathers and controversial people (02:43) You did study film at college; what did you learn from it (03:21) What is it like being the oldest child and having expectations on you (08:38) I think everyone should use a sort of communication when dealing with others (12:24) You say your mom taught you about white lies but your dad taught you honesty (16:50) The show is filmed in Dallas and it was a fun paid reality gig (20:46) What motivates you to podcast storytelling? Uh, I think whether it's movies (26:55) Is there anything that your parents have taught you that you want to carry on (29:16) We talked about coming up with a checklist for determining what movies are worth going to (31:47) Talk to me about what's next for your podcast and what you're building (34:05) Cam says podcasting allows him to be free without any expectations Connect with Cam https://x.com/jackedupreview?s=21&t=lkc2R_GJolEHvNfxFBgphg Connect with Reena https://bettercalldaddy.com https://linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts https:/twitter.com/reenareena https://instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts https://instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show https://ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy https://podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode. Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy