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Father’s Day Tribute – For My Dad, My Hero

Today, on Father’s Day, I want to honor the man who shaped me, guided me, and continues to inspire me every single day—my father, David Nathaniel Smith.

My dad wasn’t just a provider—he was a presence. Strong, steady, wise. He loved his family with a quiet, unshakable strength, and he carried his values into every moment, every lesson, every example he set.

Everything I’ve built—Buckle Up Podcast, the universe we’re creating, the stories we’re telling—is rooted in the foundation he laid for me. This entire journey, from the very first episode to the millions of people listening around the world, started with a simple question I asked my nephew:

“Would you help me do this? For Dad?”

And he said yes.

This show, this movement, this voice—it’s all dedicated to my father. He may not be here physically, but his fingerprints are on every mic check, every laugh, every breakthrough moment we share on this platform.

The comeback has been real personal. And it’s because I’m walking in the shadow of a giant.

Happy Father’s Day, Dad.

This one—and all of them—is for you.

With love,

Brandon Rush

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