Everything But Politics

Brendan Kaminsky is an Entrepreneur & the Founder of "bknown agency," a branding and social media agency specializing in sports + entertainment. Tune in, as Brendan shares his introduction to the world of sports media, how a single Twitter DM made him Harrison Barnes' social media guy, the lessons he learned during 6+ years at ESPN, behind the scenes of running the SportsCenter s...

Mark Parrish is an Entrepreneur, Pilot, Owner/Operator of 22 McDonald's, and the Author of "The Golden Blueprint." Tune in, as Mark shares how his time with McDonald's began, his time in military service and his LDS mission in Brazil, the real estate empire behind McDonald's, what operating 22 different McDonald's is really like, what the value of McDonald's is truly based on, the impact mobile de...

Mike McCartney is an NFL Agent and Head of Football at VaynerSports. Tune in, as Mike explains the differences in the responsibilities of an agent vs a manager, lessons learned from his father, the late Bill McCartney, what Bill was like as both a dad and a coach, as well as the 1990 National Championship he won at the University of Colorado, Mike's personal pivot from coaching, to NFL front o...

Anthony Pompliano is an Entrepreneur, Investor, Podcaster, CEO of Silvia, and Author of "How to Live an Extraordinary Life" Vol. 1 & Vol. 2. Tune in, as Pomp shares what went into writing Vol. 2 of How to Live an Extraordinary Life, how he manages his time as an entrepreneur and father of 4, how to build the life you want and walk away from the one you don't, what the greatest fo...

Murray Hill Guy is an Internet Personality and Fitness Coach. Tune in, as he shares the origin story behind the Murray Hill Guy persona, how he grew on X and built a loyal community through the platform, walking away from his corporate job, the levels of being a "Chad," how modern dating has completely evolved, the Hinge experiments he has ran and the massive gap between the inbound men...

Matt Van Horn is the Co-Founder of Lyft, the Co-Founder of June Oven, & host of "The /last30days Podcast." Tune in, as Matt shares the difference between founders who build the business and those who build the technology, the early days of Lyft (then known as ZimRide) and his involvement within the company, how rapidly AI is advancing and why prompts matter less than they did just a...

Jason Feifer is the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and Author of "Build for Tomorrow." Tune in, as Jason shares his start as a newspaper reporter, what it actually means to be an Editor in Chief, how newspaper companies have evolved into digital media companies, the impact AI is having on journalism and whether or not journalists are actually embracing it, the art of storytelli...

Miles Fisher is an Entrepreneur, Writer, and Actor. Tune in, as Miles reflects on being one of the original viral YouTube creators and the doors that opened because of it, attending Harvard while Mark Zuckerberg was building Facebook down the hall, his acting career and the incredible opportunities it's led to, how AI is reshaping the world of entertainment, particularly film and music, going...

Bob Spivak is a Restaurateur, Hospitality Entrepreneur, Founder of "The Grill on the Alley," "Daily Grill," and other national restaurant concepts, & Author of "Saved by a Blonde and a Chicken Pot Pie: A Restaurateur's Memoir." Tune in, as Bob shares the story behind his world famous Chicken Pot Pie, growing up around the restaurant business working in his fat...

Preston Lee is a Hospitality Entrepreneur, Founder of "The 30% Rule," and Host of the "It's Not You, It's Your Hospitality" Podcast. Tune in, as Preston shares the inception of The 30% Rule, what separates world class hospitality from good service, the current state of the restaurant business, when it's actually the right time to buy a restaurant, building systems t...

Jim Murphy is a Performance Coach and #1 Best-Selling Author, best known for Inner Excellence. Tune in, as Jim reflects on his lonely chapter in the Arizona desert and the path that led him there, the time he dedicated to understanding what creates championship organizations, focusing on process and constant improvement while letting go of results, eliminating the self-imposed limitations we unnec...

Vin Infante is an Entrepreneur, Mental Coach, Founder of Omega Lifestyle NYC, & Host of the "Marked with Vin Infante Podcast." Tune in, as Vin unpacks life as an FDNY firefighter, his decision to go all in on becoming a mental coach, the psychology of success, the equation behind confidence, why the obsessed struggle to be present, eliminating self limiting thoughts, the difference b...

Dr. Stuart McGill, Ph. D. is a Professor Emeritus of Spine Biomechanics at University of Waterloo, Founder of BackFitPro, world-renowned Spine Expert, and Author. Tune in, as Dr. McGill shares how his engineering background sparked a fascination with the spine, why every back is uniquely different, optimizing spine health through stabilization, essential advice for desk workers, the impact of post...

Ben Higgins is the Founder of Generous Coffee Co., Author, Podcast Host, & Reality TV Personality, best known for "The Bachelor." Tune in, as Ben reflects on his upbringing in Warsaw, IN, attending Indiana University, working in sales & underachieving after graduation, moving to Denver, CO, how he landed The Bachelorette opportunity & what that experience was like, to then be...

Dr. Jay T. Wiles is a Performance Psychologist, HRV (Heart Rate Variability) Expert, Scientist, and is the Founder of "Thrive Wellness & Performance." Tune in, as Dr. Jay shares how to stop obsessing over what your fitness wearable is telling you, HRV explained and if it actually matters, nervous system regulation, how those in fast & chaotic environments can better regulate thei...

Craig Susser is a Hospitality Entrepreneur, Restareneur, and Owner of Craig's LA & Craig's Nashville. Tune in, as Craig shares his entry into hospitality, how he built a powerhouse reputation in one of America's most competitive restaurant cities, creating the perfect ambiance, the relationship between front and back of house, the real challenges of restaurant ownership, making eve...

Magnus Ferrell is a Musician, Recording Artist, & Actor. Tune in, as Magnus shares how his love for music began at a very young age, participating in theater growing up, the musicians he admires as both an artist and a creator, going on tour with Nick Jonas, learning from the best of the best in the world of entertainment, finding his stage presence and how to control the energy in a room, the...

Barry Katz is the Host of the "Industry Standard Podcast" and one of the most legendary Talent Managers in the history of comedy. Tune in, as Barry reflects on his upbringing in Boston, losing his father when he was just 4 years old, discovering comedy, moving to New York City and opening his own club, discovering an 18-year-old Louis C.K., his ability to tell which comedians have "...

Adam Richman & Joe Silberzweig are the Co-Founders & Co-CEOs of Medium Rare. Tune in, as Adam & Joe share their backgrounds in event planning, how they became connected, going all in to build Medium Rare, teaming up with Shaquille O'Neal to launch Shaq's Fun House, picking the right celebrities and what makes a perfect fit, how far in advance events get planned, their recent Pa...

Max Fleming is the Founder & CEO of Motive. Tune in, as Max shares his background in the entertainment world and how it led him to found Motive, the creator economy and its constant evolution, what Motive does that a traditional talent agency does not, how he connects creators with brands, what a good deal looks like and the contract traps you need to avoid, how he thinks about inputs vs outpu...

Lance Graulich is an Entrepreneur, Franchising Expert with Decades of Experience, and Host of "The Franchise Fit Podcast." Tune in, as Lance shares the difference between franchising and licensing, how he got his start in the franchising world, growing TGI Friday's across the country, the brand's rise and eventual downfall, the early days of WingStop and his role in it, why franc...

Ryan Pineda is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, Podcast Host, and Founder of "Mastermind 19." Tune in, as Ryan shares the realities and struggles of being a Minor League Baseball player, his entrepreneurial spirit, his journey from flipping couches to flipping real estate, steps to make your first $100,000, understanding the world of digital assets, the one thing AI will never be a...

Todd Yeagley is the Men's Head Soccer Coach at Indiana University. Tune in, as Todd shares what Indiana University means to him and his family, succeeding his father, the legendary Jerry Yeagley, what it takes to win a National Championship, how the 1994 World Cup led to the creation of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States, what the 2026 World Cup will do for soccer and its continued...

Drew Bledsoe is the Founder of "Bledsoe Wine Estates," Former NFL Quarterback, and the #1 overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft. Tune in, as Drew shares how his love of wine began during his playing days with the New England Patriots, the science behind wine production, what separates a $50 bottle of wine from a $500 bottle, how to drink red wine without staining your teeth, the parallels b...

Ryan Shazier is a Former Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker, Author of "Walking Miracle," and Founder of the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation. Tune in, as Ryan reflects on his upbringing in South Florida, his decision to attend The Ohio State University, how Urban Meyer and Mike Tomlin differ in their leadership styles, being a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers family, his life-thre...