Make It To Midnight

In this weeks Make It To Midnight Episode I sit down with current entrepreneur and ex-NFL QB Deshone Kizer for an awesome conversation surrounding football, leadership, work ethic, teamwork and tons of other life lessons. We breakdown EVERYTHING: 0:00 Intro 3:36 Life-changing conversation w/ dad 20:00 Why Notre Dame is so unique 33:00 Clemson Hurricane game 42:00 Getting his first internship 51:30...

This was one of the most impactful conversations I have ever had the honor to be a part of. Jordan Thomas lost his legs when he was 16-years-old after a freak boating accident with his parents. What happened in the hospital room would end up shaping the rest of his life. Jordan's journey is full of highs and lows but one thing never lacked: PURPOSE. In this interview you will hear about how losing...

It has been a crazy 48 hours for me so I wanted to share a recap with you guys to hopefully give you a look into what it was like witnessing Argentina vs Algeria and taking in the UFC fights on the White House lawn. There is also so many life lessons I learned in these experiences that I hope can help you somehow in your day. Keep going and keep on making it to midnight! 0:00 Intro 3:00 White Hous...

In this episode of Make It To Midnight, I sit down with country artist Kyle Clark to talk about the journey that led him from college student to full-time musician. I found Kyle's music a few month back and was truly inspired by it. The song is called "On God" and it resonated so much I sent him a dm to try and connect. Fast forward a few weeks and here we were sitting in the apartment of my livin...

This week on Make It To Midnight we sit down with one of the top restaurant owners in the COUNTRY. Jon Murray started as a dishwasher in AppleBees and then became one of the top employees at Indigo Road Hospitality group before taking a leap of faith and starting Noko Nashville and Kase-Noko. Jon's restaurant's are less than three years old but have already received nationwide awards including Ope...

In this weeks episode of Make It To Midnight we welcome former NFL and South Carolina Gamecock quarterback Connor Shaw to the show! This past August, Shaw suffered sudden cardiac arrest at his son’s flag football game and with the strength and guidance of the Lord and people placed on the field that day, he was able to survive. We cover everything in this conversation: 0:00 Intro 2:30 Cardiac Arre...

Love On The Spectrum is one of my favorite TV shows of all time. There are so many life lessons to learn from these amazing individuals and I hope this episode encourages you to watch it the next time you turn on Netflix. Share this episode with a friend you think would love Love On The Spectrum! 0:00 10 Lessons from a mother of daughter w/ special needs 9:00 Love On The Spectrum's life lessons

I was moved by the sermon I heard from Randy Draughon, one of the pastors at our church. It was all about "The Courtroom of the Mind" and how the fear and anxiety come from the judgement you pass on yourself of if you are enough or if you are not. This is one of my biggest struggles and one of the biggest struggles of the world. If you follow and chase the world you will never have enough and you...

A few weeks ago I visited the #1 country on my bucket list; Japan. For those who don't know me, I worked at IMG Academy in 2019 and that is where I fell in love with the Japanese culture. They are the most disciplined, respectful, humble culture that exists in this world. During this trip we visited Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka where I was able to see my former students/friends. If you ever have the opp...

This was one of my favorite episodes I have ever been a part of at any capacity. I already loved Conner’s music beforehand but after getting to know him it hits that much harder. The last year has been one of the toughest for the country music star and he’s very vulnerable and open about his mindset and how he was able to process everything.  We also get to hear about the writing process behind so...

In this episode of Make It To Midnight I am honored to be joined by my brother Brogan Roback. He was a record setting QB at Eastern Michigan, Cleveland Browns Hard Knocks alumni, and is currently the co-host of The Rush W/ Maxx Crosby. Brogan is one of the most enthusiastic people I have the privilege of calling a friend and you'll see why I think so highly of him in this episode. We dive into his...

In this episode of Make It To Midnight I sit down with one of the best minds in the sports media industry New Heights Director of Social Media, Jake Chatzky!! Jake is currently the director of social media for Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce's podcast but his journey starts way earlier than that. In this episode we talk: 0:00 Intro 5:00 What are Kelce brothers like off camera 10:00 What he admires an...

The 2026 Winter Olympics was one of the best ones yet. Especially if you are an American hockey fan. Jack Hughes became an hero for the men and Megan Keller became one for the womens as both teams took out Canada in overtime. BUT these were not the only headlines that took place on the ice. In this episode we will dive into the story of Gold Medalist Alysa Liu and her amazing story that goes from...

In this episode of Make It To Midnight, we dive into the first half of Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography through the lens of Walter Isaacson’s storytelling and learn more about the man whose life is a blueprint for the country we live in today! In this episode, we explore: - Franklin’s early rise from the son of a candle maker - Journey into the printing business - The Junto Club - Constant reflec...

In this episode of Make It To Midnight we are joined by College Football media personality, the one the only, JD Pickell. JD Is One Of The Leaders At On3 Sports and in the industry as a whole and in this episode we unpack how he became the person he is today and who he is striving to become.  I hope you guys enjoy it, I hope you all support JD in the future and most importantly I hope you guys con...

The first ever interview on Make It To Midnight is officially in the books. Tyler Olson has been a light of encouragement for me throughout my whole journey and to be able to hear/share his story is a great honor. In this episode Tyler talks about his devastating spinal cord injury, the things and people that get him through his darkest days, the hope for Neuralink, and enjoying the simple things...

Episode 30 is here and it is one of my personal favorites. Recently I learned about the term "Identity Bunkers" from a podcast interview on Diary Of A CEO w/ Brene Brown. The more I heard her explain what these bunkers are and how they are dividing friendships the more I realized how prevalent this issue is in today's society. Before diving into the identity bunkers I talk about one of my favorite...

For the final reflection episode of the 2025 year I will share with you the 10 questions I came up with to help me prepare and make the most of 2026. After the questions I dive into the 5 themes I saw in my answers to the questions and how they could lead my 2026. I have a feeling we all may have some similar themes so hopefully this episode can help you out and encourage you to stick with your Ne...

My 30th birthday was on December 25th and for the first time in my life I wrote down some of the lessons I've learned. It was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. I have never fully sat with my thoughts on a birthday and explored my mind for the lessons I've learned and want to share with others. Needless to say it was a great way to exercise the brain and dig deep into myself. I hope y...

The internet lied to everyone once again. Zac Brown was the man in the arena this past week on the internet when people accused him of performing satanic rituals during his shows at the sphere. That’s not true at all. The concert was a journey from pain to healing, hate to love, failure to triumph.  It’s sad to see someone put two years of work into a project only for people who didn’t go to the c...

Episode 26 is here and we are celebrating the one year anniversary of the Make It To Midnight brand, LETS GOOOO!! In this episode we discuss the importance of suffering. It may sound crazy but it's ESSENTIAL to growing and becoming the best version of yourself. Suffering works and strains the brain in a healthy way building stronger pathways and keeping you sharp. It can seem counter-intuitive but...

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who may be reading this!! I hope you all had an incredible time with family, friends, or coworkers last week (shoutout to all of the hospital workers and others who had to work on Thanksgiving). I recorded this episode right before I went home to Greenville, SC and it's a quick one with a few small things I'm grateful for that hopefully resonate with you guys too. I'...

This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend one Chris Williamson's live shows on his Self-Discovery tour and it was one of my favorite events I've been to ever. I admire Chris's journey and take a ton of inspiration from him and his Modern Wisdom podcast so to hear him speak live was incredible. In this episode, I break down the most powerful ideas from the night — including: - Why doing not...

Forgiveness is one of the hardest things to give someone after you've been hurt. That is exactly why it's so important to explore it, offer it, and accept it. Nobody knows this better than Don Allison. Allison was shot in 1996 by a man named Marcus Cheffen. Today they are best friends. I won't spoil any more of it but I hope this helps you find peace in forgiving someone else or even forgiving you...

Dr. Jane Goodall is one of the most remarkable people to ever live in this world. From her one-way ticket to Kenya without a college degree, to discovering Chimps used tools, to saving forests and ecosystems in Africa, changing laws to help animal's habitats and inspiring entire generations, Dr. Jane Goodall made the most of her time here on Earth and left us with an amazing legacy to live by. She...