Everybody Pulls The Tarp

A story about actress Catherine O’Hara and her journey from the coat check room to Hollywood star.  Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew’s weekly interview episodes. Andrew’s interview episodes will continue to be in your podcast feed every Thursday morning.  References: Article about Catherine O'Hara's work at Second City Toronto

With the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina upon us, Andrew re-shares his conversation with Olympic gold medalist Nick Baumgartner. In 2022, Nick won Olympic gold at the age of 40 years old — becoming the oldest medalist in Olympic snowboard history. Along the way, Nick worked summer jobs pouring concrete to fund his Olympic dreams & lived out of an old construction van to reduce his commute time...

A heartwarming story on how golf superstar Rory McIlroy's parents paid for his golf ambitions as a kid.  Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew’s weekly interview episodes. Andrew’s interview episodes will continue to be in your podcast feed every Thursday morning. 

This week Andrew talks with Dave Raymond — the original Phillie Phanatic. Dave shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he became the Phillie Phanatic and turned the character into the most famous & beloved mascot in sports history. You’ll hear actionable career & life lessons on building something from the ground up, redefining expectations, adapting on-the-fly, & so much more. Plus,...

A simple, yet powerful story about MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani stepping up to help his teammates — and an important reminder that no task is beneath you (even if you're the best baseball player on the planet).  Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew’s weekly interview episodes. Andrew’s interview episodes will continue to be in your podcast feed every Thursday morning. 

This week Andrew talks with New York Times bestselling author Sarah McCoy.  Sarah shares a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process as well as many of the moments & experiences that have shaped her personally and professionally. You’ll hear about Sarah’s now decade-plus long pen pal relationship with former actress Dolores Hart – and the profound impact the correspondence has had on both...

An incredible story about a hotel lobby, hot apple cider, & a moment Andrew's family will remember forever.  Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew’s weekly interview episodes. Andrew’s interview episodes will continue to be in your podcast feed every Thursday morning. 

This week Andrew sits down with NFL running back Austin Ekeler — for a deep dive into Austin’s ongoing recovery from the season-ending achilles injury he suffered earlier this season. This conversation is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how an NFL star grapples with a major injury & what happens on the road to recovery. You’ll hear all about Austin’s decision-making process regarding his tre...

This week’s Tarp Find is about country music star Luke Combs going above & beyond to support his crew.  Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew’s weekly interview episodes. Andrew’s interview episodes will continue to be in your podcast feed every Thursday morning. 

Welcome to Season 14! This week Andrew talks with Tony-nominated Broadway star Lorna Courtney. Lorna starred as Juliet in the hit Broadway musical & Juliet where she earned a Tony Award nomination. Now, Lorna is preparing to star in the world premier stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman . In this conversation, Lorna pulls back the curtain on many of the mindsets, ideas, & decisions tha...

This week’s Tarp Find is about an incredible moment that happened years ago between actors Matthew Perry & John Stamos during filming of the hit show  Friends .  Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew’s weekly interview episodes. Andrew’s interview episodes will continue to be in your podcast feed every Thursday morning again once Season 14 launches this Thursday January 8th! 

This week’s Tarp Find is about a football team that went above & beyond. It's a powerful story about the Vanderbilt University football team showing teamwork, leadership, & kindness to others.  Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew’s weekly interview episodes. Andrew’s interview episodes will continue to be in your podcast feed every Thursday morning again once Season 14 l...

This week’s Tarp Find is about a United Airlines pilot who showed extraordinary leadership during a challenging and unexpected moment.  Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew’s weekly interview episodes. Andrew’s interview episodes will continue to be in your podcast feed every Thursday morning again once Season 14 launches on January 8th.

This week’s Tarp Find is about an incredible moment of kindness at the Grammy Awards between Taylor Swift & Wicked star Cynthia Erivo.  Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew’s weekly interview episodes. Andrew’s interview episodes will continue to be in your podcast feed every Thursday morning again once Season 14 launches on January 8th. 

This week’s Tarp Find is about MLB star Paul Skenes going above & beyond to help his team.  Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew’s weekly interview episodes. Andrew’s interview episodes will be back in your podcast feed every Thursday morning again once Season 14 launches on January 8th.

This week’s Tarp Find mini-episode is a heartwarming story about Penn State football player Vega Ioane pitching in to lend a helping hand off the field.  Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew’s weekly interview episodes. Andrew’s interview episodes will continue to be in your podcast feed every Thursday morning again once Season 14 launches on January 8th.

Today, we’re excited to welcome you to the Tarp Find — a new weekly mini-episode. Every Tuesday, Andrew will share a quick, inspirational story about someone (or a team of people) who are leading by example and living the Everybody Pulls The Tarp mindset.  Tarp Find mini-episodes will live here in your Everybody Pulls The Tarp podcast feed right alongside Andrew’s regular, weekly interview episode...

Are you building something from the ground up or seeking creative ways to break through the noise? If so, this conversation is for you. This week Andrew talks with longtime music industry executive Rusty Harmon. Rusty was the original manager of Hootie and the Blowfish and a driving force behind the band’s breakthrough and meteoric rise to fame. This conversation is about far more than music. It’s...

This week Andrew talks with New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris. Kristina’s book Sold on a Monday is a mega-hit and a million-copy bestseller. Like so many success stories, Kristina’s journey is filled with twists & turns — and many different stops along the way. Over the course of her career, Kristina has hosted an Emmy award-winning kids TV show, owned a wedding & event p...

This week Andrew talks with New York Times bestselling author Margaret George. Over the years, Margaret has become one of the best in the world at her craft. All six of her novels have been New York Times bestsellers — and one of her books was turned into an Emmy-nominated ABC TV miniseries. This conversation is a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world’s most successful novelists performs...

This week Andrew talks with US Women’s National Team & Washington Spirit defender Tara McKeown. After the 2022 NWSL season, Tara changed positions — moving from forward to defender. She quickly transformed into one of the league’s best center backs and, in 2024, was a finalist for NWSL Defender of the Year. In this conversation, Tara shares a behind-the-scenes look at many of the mindsets, ide...

This week Andrew talks with executive & entrepreneur Barclay Rogers. Barclay is the founder & CEO of Graphyte — a fast-growing company at the forefront of the global fight against climate change. Graphyte was recently named one of the world’s most innovative companies by Fast Company . This is a powerful conversation about building a career & a company from the ground up. You’ll hear a...

This week Andrew talks with Louis Henry Mitchell. Louis is the Creative Director of Character Design for Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind Sesame Street. Louis directs and oversees all aspects of character art for Sesame Workshop which includes everything from designing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons & floats to directing Sesame Street Muppet photo shoots. Louis...

This week Andrew talks with Washington Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt. Hal has quickly become one of the NWSL’s brightest young stars. In this conversation, Hal shares a behind-the-scenes look at her journey and many of the moments & experiences that have helped shape her into the person and athlete she is today. This conversation applies far beyond soccer — it’s filled with powerful ideas ab...

This week Andrew talks with Team USA swimming legend Katie Hoff. Katie is a 3x Olympic medalist, 8x world champion, & 3x world record holder. In this conversation, Andrew & Katie explore the paradoxical idea that all of our greatest strengths also come paired with a dark side — and how that dark side can be managed when we’re trying to reach our full potential.  Katie also talks candidly a...