The Derrick Jacobs Playbook

In this special live recording, Derrick welcomes  Tommy B —singer, songwriter, mashup magician, and local icon—alongside his secret weapon,  the Verk : harmonica-blasting hype man and freestyle rap wildcard.  This episode is equal parts  concert, comedy, and camaraderie . Between  electric performances , you'll hear hilarious neighborhood history (kegerators, Halloween and a legendary afterpar...

Manliness is under attack — not the loud, chest-thumping caricature, but the real thing:  discipline, humility, courage, toughness, and the willingness to do hard things even when nobody’s watching. In  Episode 5 of The Derrick Jacobs Playbook Podcast , recorded live at the Garage Bar in Ada, Derrick sits down with three men who embody those traits on and off the mat: Brad Anderson  – Two-time sta...

Men’s health isn’t about ego anymore—it’s about ownership. In this episode of  The DerrickJacobs Playbook , Derrick sits down with Dr. Dave Rosner of Remedy Hair Restoration & Medical Spa to redefine what it means for men to take care of themselves in their 40s and 50s. They dive into hair loss, hormones, testosterone, GLP-1 weight loss meds, confidence, and why “dad bod” doesn’t have to be yo...

Twenty years ago, the idea of Jeff and me sitting down to talk about redemption would’ve been a joke. Today, it’s the point. This episode is about second chances—the kind most people don’t get—and what it looks like when grace meets grit. We go back to the wild days (Michigan football tailgates, chaos on repeat) and get honest about the wreckage: how we kept our careers on the rails while our live...

The Derrick Jacobs Playbook Podcast — Live from Garage Bar (Ada) Most people think confidence means never showing weakness. In this raw, unfiltered episode, Derrick Jacobs—author of Complimentary Chips and Salsa: The Playbook for Getting What You Want —argues the opposite: real power starts with ownership. Recorded live at the Garage Bar in Ada, Derrick opens up about a lifetime of OCD—obsession,...

Derrick introduces his crew and lays out the core thesis of the book and the show: define exactly what you want, then chase it loudly and unapologetically . The team dives into the importance of a strong inner circle, the difference between a job and a career, and reminds you to pay attention to who claps when you win. You’ll hear legendary stories, gym-rat discipline, Dude’s Day chaos, and a fram...

Welcome to DJP—the podcast. This isn’t another boring self-help pep talk. We’re talking real stories, real strategy, with a side order of chaos. Confidence. Charm. Hustle. Grit. The things you weren't taught in school—but you damn well need in life.