Can We Please Talk?

Mike & Nick hit the links. Joining them is former NCAA champion golfer & Golf Digest host Hally Leadbetter. From her personal story of growing up in a golf family, her "fearless" mentality when it came to playing competitively, her personal battle with anorexia & why she chose to share her story, to her new series 'On The Tee', which spotlights people from all walks of life that love t...

Mike & Nick dive into the world of Esports. Joining them is ESPN Esports host & the voice of the NHL Gaming World Championships, Arda Ocal. From how esports has become a multi-billion dollar a year business, to the rise of Twitch for livestreams, the popular e-leagues for games like ‘League of Legends’, ‘NBA 2K’, & more, to how colleges are providing esports scholarships, joins us for...

Mike & Nick take you back down memory lane as they explore the rise of Nickelodeon networks, with director Scott Barber of the documentary ‘The Orange Years’, which chronicled Nickelodeon’s ascension in the 80’s, 90’s & 2000's. From their memorable shows like ‘Double Dare’ & ‘Clarissa Explains it All’, to the birth of some famous Hollywood careers like Jessica Alba, Melissa Joan Hart, Kenan Thomps...

Mike & Nick talk with former Rutgers football star, philanthropist, motivational speaker & the owner of ‘LeGrand Coffee House’, Eric LeGrand. From his playing days at Rutgers, to where he is on his road to recovery, to his devotion to helping those in the spinal cord community through his work with the Reeve Foundation & Team LeGrand, to how he got into the coffee business, check out what happens...

Mike & Nick talk with former Homeland Security official & Coronavirus Task Force advisor to Vice President Pence, Olivia Troye. Olivia takes us through her personal story of how she started working in government, to her years of work in the intelligence & counterterrorism community, the many obstacles she faced while working on the Coronavirus task force, and why she feels we need to restore trust...

Mike & Nick talk with NY Times best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian Professor Eric Foner. From the events of January 6th in our nation’s capital, to the impeachment trial of former President Trump, to the parallels of the Reconstruction era & the state of our education system, get ready for a history lesson you won’t forget with one of the greatest American historians of...

Mike & Nick talk with filmmaker & CEO of This is 42, Desh Amila. Desh has directed & produced films such as ‘ Islam: The Future of Tolerance,’ (about the famous conversation between former Islamic extremist Maajid Nawaz & noted atheist Sam Harris about Islam), as well as his latest project ‘Better Left Unsaid’ which looks at the world of political extremism. Desh founded Think Inc. in 2010, which...

Mike and Nick on a mutual friend & podcaster's recent passing, plus, NY Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman joins the pod. Jeff takes us through his journey as a writer, acclaimed author, fellow podcaster, and tells us what book he is working on, about a sports megastar, that he thinks tops them all! For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shou...

Mike & Nick discuss the 'F' word - Feminism . Joining them is Wildfang CEO & author of 'A Kids Book About Feminism' , Emma McIlroy. Emma discusses her upbringing in Northern Ireland, her influences growing up, her organization Wildfang & their mission, why she joined the popular book series 'A Kids Book About', what the 'F' word really stands for, and the advice she would give for #GirlDads everyw...

Mike & Nick talk with award-winning producer from Rakontur Films, Alfred Spellman. Alfred has produced & worked on some legendary documentaries (along with director Billy Corben & David Cypkin), from 'Cocaine Cowboys' to '537 Votes' to 'Screwball' to 'ESPN's 30 for 30: The U'. Alfred takes us through his upbringing in Miami Beach, to what the role of a producer is on films, the great stories Rakon...

Mike & Nick explore the world of mindfulness with CEO of Moment of Mindfulness, Curtis Smith. Curtis explains the concept of mindfulness, his life story, his work in the education sector bringing mindfulness to students & teachers, and what advice he has for people who want to begin their mindfulness journey. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-o...

Mike & Nick jump into the deep end of the sports gambling world. Joining them is the co-host of the ' Against All Odds' podcast (part of the Extra Points Network ), Brian Szokoli. Brian tells us how he grew up with Cousin Sal (aka Sal Iacono from Fox Sports Live & Late Night w. Jimmy Kimmel ), how the Against All Odds show came to be, the rise of sports gambling, some of his best/worst bet...

Mike & Nick are joined by Fox Sports & BNC morning show host Mike Hill. Mike talks about his life story, how he served in the Air Force & worked for the NSA, how he got his start in broadcasting, his journey from local tv to ESPN to Fox Sports, his new book 'Open Mike' , which chronicles his journey both professionally & personally, and his latest chapter being on a reality tv series. For bonus co...

Mike & Nick welcome author Ish Verduzco to the show, who recently released his new book ' How Successful People Get Ish Done - A 7-Step Framework To Achieve Your Goals '. Ish talks about the influences he had in his upbringing, the hours & hours of research he did on successful people from all walks of life for the book, and what advice he would give to people that want to achieve more in their li...

In this episode, Mike & Nick look back at the topics & guests interviewed in 2020. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=true Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Mike & Nick are joined by legendary NY Times best-selling author & Vanderbilt University professor, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. The guys discuss Dr. Dyson latest book, 'Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America' , his journey & progression as a writer, what needs to change with policing in America, and the recent social stands professional athletes have taken across the sports world. For bonus...

Mike & Nick talk with playwright, author, and award-winning narrator Erin Mallon. Erin has narrated over 500 books (available on Audible.com), and has written several plays & novels. Learn how she got her start in the industry, to her influences in the world of theatre & narration, and what advice she would give to aspiring writers & narrators. For bonus content from this episode & more like merch...

Mike & Nick chat with Politico reporter Sabrina Rodriguez on today's female journalist. From how Sabrina got her start, her influences growing up, what made her want to become a writer/reporter, the stories she has covered in D.C., and what advice she would give to aspiring journalists. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out o...

Mike & Nick explore the world of filmmaking with Emmy award-winning director & producer Jason Hehir. Jason has directed & produced of some of the biggest sports documentaries, from ESPN/Netflix's 'The Last Dance', HBO's 'Andre the Giant', and ESPN's 30 for 30 'The Fab Five'. Jason tells us about his upbringing, how he got into producing & directing, his favorite stories he has worked on, and what...

Each week, hosts Mike Leon & Nick Zaveri discuss the latest news happening, with guests ranging from journalists & correspondents, to former/current government officials, best-selling authors, legal experts & more, joining them to help break it all down. Become a Patreon member today - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=true Support this show http://supporter.acast...

Mike & Nick talk with former two-sport athlete at Duke University & former aide to President Obama, Reggie Love. Reggie talks about his upbringing, the role sports played in his life, the lessons learned under Coach K & President Obama that Reggie turned into a book (called Power Forward: My Presidential Education) , to what makes Reggie hopeful for the future of our country. For bonus content fro...

Mike & Nick sit down with Officer Benson, an African-American police officer in the Maryland/DC area, to discuss policing in America. From Officer Benson's personal story, what "defund the police" means to an officer, and what changes need to be made to policing to get us back to "protecting & serving." For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs &...

Mike & Nick talk with former FBI operative, Naval Intelligence officer & Newsweek editor-at-large Naveed Jamali. From Naveed's personal story as an FBI operative, his book 'How to catch a Russian spy', which chronicles his days working to bring down a Russian GRU military officer, his work in the intelligence community, today's news media, and the role social media plays in our elections. For bonu...

In this episode, the guys analyze America's education system. With Nick's experience in the education field for over 20 years, the guys discuss some of the core issues of today's system and what can be done to improve it. Email us at canwepleasetalkpodcast@yahoo.com if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program! Follow us on social...

In this episode, Mike talks with legal analyst & practicing attorney Dave Harbatkin on the election-related lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign in the various states. Email us at canwepleasetalkpodcast@yahoo.com if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program! Follow us on social - IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcast Twitter - @CANWEPLEASETA...