Beyond The Spotlight Podcast

In this episode of Beyond the Spotlight, we’re celebrating 10,000 subscribers with an insane party, we threw the first pitch at a Redhawks game, Aiden got a new truck after his old one blew up, Jack got a new cowboy hat, and Gavin opened up about his love life, plus, Jack got some Lightning McQueen Crocs to match his car. You don’t want to miss this one! Thank you guys for watching! Thank you spon...

José Sermo shares his incredible journey from Puerto Rico to a 15+ year professional baseball career, the reality of chasing the MLB dream, broken promises from college recruiters, and why he's now giving back through his charity. Filmed right on the baseball field! Thank you guys for the support, let's keep grinding!  Thank you sponsors! Buy Giant Snacks! https://www.giantsnacks.com/ Ch...

In this episode of Beyond The Spotlight, we sit down with Boden Skunberg to discuss his journey from a small-town basketball player to a Division I standout. Boden shares when he first picked up a basketball, the impact of hometown support throughout his career, receiving his first college offer at just 14 years old, and becoming a Gatorade Player of the Year while setting high school records for...

In this week's episode, Jack and Aiden catch up on everything new in their lives, including Jack's decision to wrap his Tesla like Lightning McQueen, Aiden's embarrassing airport story, the truth behind the myth that you eat seven spiders a year in your sleep, Jack's turkey hunting season, and how crazy AI technology is becoming. Plus, they introduce their editor and filmer, No...

In today’s episode of Beyond the Spotlight, Brian "Big Wrench" joins us to share his journey to becoming a part of CboysTV. We discuss his college experience, working for three of the four major snowmobile manufacturers, his passion for power sports , and how those opportunities led to a career with CboysTV. Brian also shares behind-the-scenes stories and what it’s really like working wi...

Sam Lehman from Sam Lehman joins Beyond The Spotlight to talk about his start with Flair Fishing, hunting content, outdoor industry, fishing YouTube, Midwest hunting, content creation, social media growth, viral videos, outdoors lifestyle, entrepreneurship, North Dakota fishing, deer hunting, waterfowl hunting, behind the scenes of outdoor media, and building Minndak Outdoors. Thank you so much fo...

In this episode of Beyond The Spotlight, Jason Mitchell talks about the future of fishing, from new inflatable recovery boat businesses to whether modern technology is making it too easy to catch fish. We dive into if fishing is more luck or skill, whether Jason could still dominate without electronics, and if he ever fishes without a camera following him around. Jason also shares his thoughts on...

In this episode of Beyond The Spotlight, we sit down with Gabe Dannenbring to talk about his experience on Netflix's Surviving Paradise and what life looked like before and after the show. We dive into teaching, becoming an influencer, stand up comedy, social media growth, relationship with God and faith, and building a personal brand.  Thank you guys so much for the support! ❤️ Connect with...

In this episode of Beyond The Spotlight, we dive into the reality of getting married young, then we switch gears and talk about Jack's recent Hawaii vacation, and then also get into a fun debate comparing Tesla vs. McLaren. Thank you guys so much for the support! ❤️ Connect with us: Instagram: @beyondthespotlightpod YouTube: @BeyondTheSpotlightPod Facebook: @Beyond The Spotlight Podcast TikTo...

In this episode, Kevin Wellevand shares stories from his career in news, including winning an Emmy, producing thousands of news stories, and some of his biggest news fails. We talk about his documentaries, his travels around the world, and how social media is changing the news industry. He also gives insight into what it was like covering a story on us and seeing things from the other side. Thank...

In this episode of Beyond The Spotlight, we talk with Stephen Glasser about his journey in ministry, writing a book, and why living with intention matters. He shares lessons on faith, purpose, and personal growth. If you are interested in ministry, faith, writing, and self improvement, this episode is for you. Thanks for watching and supporting Beyond The Spotlight. Be sure to subscribe, like, and...

In this episode of Beyond The Spotlight, we sit down with Ms. North Dakota, Sophia Richards, to uncover what really goes on behind the scenes of pageantry. This is an inside look at confidence, media, and what it takes to stand out on and off the stage. We also dive into her personal story, how she built her platform, and advice for anyone chasing big goals in competitive spaces. If you're in...

In today’s episode of Beyond The Spotlight, we dive into some big updates and talk about how the podcast is evolving moving forward, along with what you can expect from future episodes. We also break down Jack’s new job with CboysTV, what it means for content, and share some behind the scenes stories along the way. If you are into podcasts, content creation, entrepreneurship, and the creator lifes...

In this episode, The Millennial Farmer opens up about life on the farm and building his YouTube career. He talks about the challenges of modern agriculture, running a farm, and how he uses social media to share his farming story with the world. This episode is packed with insights on farming, small-town life, building a YouTube presence, and connecting with a community through social media. If you...

In this episode, Meg from Meg-A-Latte shares the story behind building one of the fastest growing coffee shops in the region. She talks about how she went from one location to nine, the challenges and rewards of being a business owner, and what it really takes to grow a successful business. This conversation dives into topics like entrepreneurship, expanding a business, leadership, and the pros an...

In this episode, Broken Wing Films AKA Luke Corniea shares how he built a YouTube career from scratch and went viral. He opens up about creating content, growing his channel, and some of the wild moments along the way, including shooting birds out of the sky with arrows. This conversation dives into topics like YouTube success, content creation, bow hunting, viral videos, and building an online au...

In this episode, Markhi Strickland and Max Majerle share their journey as NDSU basketball players and growing up with NBA dads. They open up about what it’s like having basketball in their blood, navigating college basketball, and the lessons they learned from their fathers’ careers. This conversation dives into topics like college basketball, basketball family legacies, life as a student-athlete,...

In this episode, Taylor and Daniel Hastings share what really happened on Love Is Blind Season 8 and how their relationship has evolved since the show. They open up about the drama, love, and challenges of being on reality TV, plus how they are navigating life after Love Is Blind. This conversation is packed with insights on reality TV relationships, surviving the spotlight, personal growth, and r...

In this episode, Gideon Yoder, a former Amish man, shares his journey leaving the Amish community and how faith and God have guided his life since. He opens up about growing up Amish, the challenges of leaving, and finding his own path. This episode is full of insights on faith, personal transformation, life after the Amish, and overcoming challenges. If you’re interested in Amish life, testimonie...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Kari Hoffmann to share her powerful and emotional story. Kari opens up about the day her son was thrown from the third floor at the Mall of America and the unimaginable tragedy that followed. We talk about her faith in God, how her relationship with God was tested, and how faith played a major role in her son’s healing and recovery process. Thank you guys for t...

In today's internal episode, we chat about a wide variety of topics. From our brand new updated podcast set, to why we think we deserved a nomination for the Golden Globes and so much in between. We hope you enjoy getting to learn more about us and our opinions on these silly topics! Thank you guys for the support, let us know what you want to see for our next internal!  Thank you sponsors! D...

In today’s episode, we sat down with Dylan from The Rad Factory. He walked us through his 20+ year journey in media and how he ultimately found success with his YouTube channel, The Rad Factory. We also dove into the story behind how he became known as the “King of Temu."  Huge thank you to Dylan for coming on the show and for you guys giving our show a listen! New video coming next week of o...

Merch Website Here: www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.store $1 gets you entered to win tickets to the Timberwolves Vs. Clippers game in February, 2026 (or the cash equivalent) LAST WEEK TO GET ENTERED, ENDS DEC 31 Today we will be taking you through our favorite moments of 2025, and man what a year it has been! It was our first full calendar year as a business. We had such a blast and cannot wait to s...

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Merch Website Here: www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.store Every $1 gets you entered to win tickets to the Timberwolves Vs. Clippers game in February, 2026 (or the cash equivalent) In this episode, we sit down with Gavin Carlson aka Shred Eighty to talk about why he got into making content and so much more. He shared some insight about all of his crashes, and favorite moments in the last few years. ...