CKTH Podcasts

This installment is with a longtime friend of the program, the ever-talented and effervescent, Leila Spilman: A hustling business person, a working performance artist — and a compassionate community leader. Above all, Leila is a producer of vital creative energy. And being that she’s a former freestyle skier, it’s apt that Leila approaches the creative process with zero fear.

It’s not everyday that we have a chance to connect with a PhD candidate in the sciences — who used to play European pro basketball and who also is a passionate and talented painter. But this is the case with our man, Tom O’Reel, straight out of Amsterdam. Standing 6’5”, this fascinating character and former shooting guard personifies the phrase, “no rest for the gifted.” Big ups to Tom f...

With one of Dayton, Ohio’s finest aka Mr. Tyler Macko. Tyler is a self-taught artist who uses his passion for a American history, among other inspirational inputs, to create unique physical worlds that intertwine paintings, found objects — as well as the physical spaces that contain them. As a creative, a sportsman and an overall real-dealer, Tyler is someone who speaks with great d...

Aziza Sbaity is the fastest woman in the history of Lebanon. Due to a technicality, she did not compete in the Tokyo 2021 Summer Olympics. Nonetheless, she has enjoyed a remarkable competitive career and is now back on her training regimen. Importantly, from her upbringing in Liberia and adapting to new cultures in Beirut — to persevering through career-threatening injuries — Aziza unquestionably...

Another installment with CKTH founding contributor: the unflappable, Flynn Novak. Like CKTH — aka Can’t Knock the Hustle itself  — this pod focuses on being, unflappable: Exuding calmness during the storm … Keep it moving. Keep it rolling. Smiling through the moment. Though recorded over a year ago, it’s fitting that this airs in the same week as Hunter S. Thompson’s birthday —...

CKTH connects with Ms. Gwen Berry: Athlete and Activist. Hailing from East Saint Louis and an alumnus of the University of Southern Illinois, Gwen is one of the Track & Field's elite Hammer throwers. Her mark of 77.78 m (255 ft 2 in) on June 8, 2018, ranks her #5 on the all time list. Learn more about Gwen here: ckth.com/podcasts/gwen-berry

CKTH connects with the artist Ken Taylor about his journey from Bakersfield to becoming a globally-respected expert in his field. Much love and respect to Ken and everyone at the Simchowitz Gallery in Los Angeles, CA for helping to put this together. Enjoy.

CKTH FOUNDING MEMBER & CONTRIBUTOR Contents: Ellis Island. Waialua Elementary. Surfing Pipeline. Todd Chesser. Via the North Shore of Oahu, HI.

CKTH welcomes the one and only Akil County to the program. Born and raised in NY, NY — Akil is an expert in the world of consumer products and — as well as a loyal New York Knicks supporter (Anthony Mason RIP). We go from Akil’s early days of seeing the maturation of Kith while working at Atrium — to his 2020 Fantasy Football heartbreak (always next year though). Forever one to keep it moving...

CKTH links up again with friend of the program, Andre aka @westphillyhippie. We reflect on the latest happenings with Paul Pierce. Other topics include the launch of Andre's new new apparel offering from @thegoodoledayssports, 2021 NFL Draft topics and the Philadelphia Eagles’ penchant for players with upside. On that note, best of luck to Jalen Hurts in year two. Enjoy.

CKTH connects with Toronto-based 3D artist, Emily Switzer. Topics discussed include betting on yourself, doing what you love and continually pushing the boundaries of visual innovation. Big ups to people like Emily who are out here taking chances.

The inaugural podcast with friend of the program, Andre aka @westphillyhippie. Passionately representing his hometown, aka the City of Brotherly Love, Andre shares his perspective on recent NBA happenings — including the Brooklyn Nets latest attempt at building a Super Team. Big respect to a new friend that knows and loves his sports. Cheers.

A phrase commonly attributed to Ovid, Finis Coronat Opus means “The   End Crowns the Work.” On that note, Sarah Iannarone talks about her historic grassroots campaign to be the next Mayor of Portland, Oregon. An urban planning expert and former small business owner, Sarah is running for a second time after narrowly losing to the incumbent in the last election. With the last poll projecting Sa...

A master of several trades, Vince is not only a Hall of Fame speaker but is also a New York Times Best Selling Author and a former member of the Canada’s Olympic Ski Team. In this installment, Vince discusses his renowned book, The Ant and the Elephant. Famously, this work helped LeBron James win his first NBA title with the Miami Heat.

Part 2 of a special -- back-to-back podcast release for Labor Day 2020 with with Milan Williams of Captain Grille Co. It's affectionately called the "Put Some Mustard On it Podcast" because Milan produces a top notch mustard-based sauce, where he actually makes the mustard from scratch. Big ups to every real deal entrepreneur out there. And enjoy. For 10% off your order, use code: LaborOfLOVE via...

Part 1 of a special -- two-part podcast release for Labor Day 2020. AKA the inaugural installments of the "Put Some Mustard On it Podcast" with Milan Williams. An alumnus of Dartmouth Football, Milan is also the Founder of Captain Grille Co. -- aka what is arguably the world's finest mustard-based sauce startup. This first episode is about Milan's journey from Mobile, Alabama to playing footb...

Founding Contributor, Dartmouth College Thayer School Engineer and USATF Alumnus, Mustafa Abdur Rahim, channels the energies from social unrest towards DIY home improvement and also describes the blessings and restored faith derived from the experience of Ramadan.

Amongst other topics, Ric Bucher and John V. Campbell unpack aspects of Michael Jordan and The Last Dance documentary series, questionable comparisons to The Greatest of All Time and a no apologies brainstorm as to MJ's history of player personnel evaluations. Green light potential and #gobiggreen.

Get to know Mr. Ric Bucher aka one of Cincinnati’s finest: An alumnus of Dartmouth College and a highly accomplished writer, Ric is also a pioneer of the on-air 24/7 NBA Analyst world. After many years at ESPN, Ric is busier than ever via FS1 and Bleacher Report. From soccer and surfing to the NFL and the NBA, Ric is a true scholar of the game.

CKTH FOUNDING MEMBER & CONTRIBUTOR Contents: Dartmouth Track & Field. Training and Parenting. Sabiqoon. Via Boston, MA.

Kristina Ross is an attorney in Texas who is also an NFL agent. A graduate from Dartmouth College in 2005 — where she was a member of the Track & Field Team — Kristina is effortless at working hard, being real and surrounding herself with good things. Via East Texas.

Welcome to CKTH. This is the Company’s prequel podcast aka the podcast before the podcast. In the form of a letter, and partly inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s only post-inauguration visit to San Diego, this pod describes why we are doing what we are doing with the Company: WELCOME PRESIDENT KENNEDY [ https://ckth.com/blog/ckth-since-day-one ]