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In our first ever Patreon exclusive , author & screenwriter Chad Sanders joined us to discuss his new book ' Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma & Triumph' , and the highs & lows of taking a chance on yourself. To listen to the entire interview & more bonus content from all of our episodes, subscribe to our Patreon page! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=true Su...

In this episode, Mike & Nick examine the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Joining them is history professor Jared Fishman. Jared gives us a breakdown of the history between Israel & Palestine, the core issues that sparked the recent violence, the history of past conflicts that have occurred in the region, what he learned on his travels to the area, plus what role the United States plays in all of thi...

Mike & Nick go into what is really happening at the southern border. Joining them is Politico Immigration reporter Sabrina Rodriguez. From Sabrina's travels to the southern border, her articles that explain what migrants are really encountering when arriving, what the Biden administration is doing that is helping & hurting in some areas, plus what the media should be doing to better inform...

Mike & Nick discuss the power of representation in sports & sports media. Joining us is Sr. Producer at Bleacher Report, Lakia Holmes. Lakia has worked in media for close to 20 years at various media outlets & leagues (from MLB to ESPN to NFL Network), and recently produced a piece for MSG Networks on the Black Girls Hockey Club , a group that wants to inspire and sustain passion for the sport of...

Mike & Nick discuss a few headlines making news. From President Biden's speech to Congress, the highs & lows from his first 100 days in office, the vaccine rollout & hesitation by some to get vaccinated, to gun reform and the recent mass shootings in this country, we break down all of this in our latest episode. Plus, we debut a new segment on the show called Read the Room. Become a patreon subscr...

Mike & Nick venture to Texas to discuss all the recent headlines that have made national news. Joining them is Features & Opinion editor from The Texas Signal & host of the TexMix podcast, Jessica Coggins. From the recent mass shooting in Austin, voting legislation being introduced that would impact voters rights in Texas, to Matthew McConaughey considering a gubernatorial run in 2022,...

In this episode, Mike & Nick jump into the music business. Joining them is Grammy-nominated producer & songwriter, with over 75 million records sold, Clinton Sparks. From how he discovered a passion for music early on, to the legendary songs made & artists he has worked with (from Lil Jon's - Turn Down For What to Pitbull's hit - Shut it Down to Akon's - Sorry, Blame it on Me), to his new book 'Ho...

Mike & Nick journey into the field of exploration. Joining them is the host of 'Born To Explore' on PBS (and on-demand on Amazon Prime) & of the podcast ' Life's Tough: Explorers are Tougher , Richard Wiese. From how he got into exploration, to the numerous places he has traveled to, the most fulfilling aspect of his work, what remains on his bucket list, and what The Explorers Club has do...

Mike & Nick discuss the big business of collegiate athletics. Joining them is former USC & Pitt QB, and college football analyst Max Browne. From Max's journey of being the #1 high school quarterback recruit in the country, to the pressures of playing in one of the biggest media markets in Los Angeles, dealing with fan expectations, to the topic of should collegiate athletes get paid & the dispari...

Mike & Nick discuss all the latest legal news happening in the U.S. Joining them is former federal & state prosecutor, current CNN legal analyst & host of ' Third Degree' podcast, Elie Honig. From the latest developments in the Atlanta, GA & Boulder, CO mass shootings, the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin in the George Floyd murder case, the latest arrests from the January 6th riots...

Mike & Nick dive into the world of news correspondents. Joining them is Fox News Chief Washington correspondent Mike Emanuel. From his 25+ years of experience covering different presidential administrations (from Bush to Obama to Trump to Biden), to the difference between the opinion vs. news sides of the house at Fox, to what news judgment should mean for a consumer in today's media world, join u...

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...