Everybody Pulls The Tarp

This week Andrew talks with Amanda Goetz. Amanda is a 2x company founder & 5x Chief Marketing Officer. After spending two decades building & growing consumer-facing brands, Amanda pivoted her career to writing, teaching, & coaching ambitious working parents on how to balance success and life. She is the author of the upcoming book TOXIC GRIT: How To Have It All And (Actually) Love What...

This week Andrew talks with Wicked star Jenna Bainbridge. Jenna currently stars as Nessarose in Wicked on Broadway. In 2024, she made her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-nominated musical Suffs becoming the first wheelchair user to originate a role in a new musical on Broadway. In March, Jenna made history again when she joined the cast of Wicked — and became the first authentically disabled pers...

This week Andrew talks with new University of Iowa Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ben McCollum. Ben has amassed an 81.8% career winning percentage as a head coach – which is 5th best all-time amongst collegiate men’s basketball coaches. Ben has become one of the most talked about rising stars in the coaching profession and, in this conversation, shares many of the mindsets, ideas, & philosophies...

This week Andrew talks with bestselling author Jane Healey. Jane shares the incredible story of how she connected with a publisher she had long aspired to work with — and how it ultimately became her breakthrough as an author. This conversation is a powerful reminder that we hold the power to create our own opportunities when we work hard, take risks, & put ourselves out there. You’ll hear act...

This week Andrew talks with new Southern Methodist University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Adia Barnes. Adia shares a behind-the-scenes look at the transition into her new job — and everything she’s doing to set herself & the SMU program up for success. Adia shares powerful ideas on turning adversity into growth, finding new ways to improve, what to do when you feel stuck, & so much more....

This week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew re-shares his conversation with University of North Carolina Field Hockey Head Coach Erin Matson. In January 2023, UNC named Erin its field hockey head coach. At the time, she was just 22 years old — and it was just 2 months following her graduation as a student from UNC. Suddenly, she was the head coach for the same program she had just starred in as a...

This week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew re-shares his conversation with Grammy-nominated recording artist & songwriter Miles Zuniga. In 1994, Miles started the band Fastball with Tony Scalzo & Joey Shuffield. Fastball’s smash hit “The Way” was released in 1998 and ultimately became one of the most popular songs of the year. In this conversation, Miles shares a behind-the-scenes look a...

This week Andrew has a follow-up conversation with former MLB pitcher Josh Lindblom. Over the course of his 15-year pro baseball career, Josh played for six MLB teams & two teams in the KBO League in Korea — where he was named the KBO’s Most Valuable Player in 2019. Back in 2023, Josh shared a behind-the-scenes look at his decision to step away from pro baseball and lessons learned from a care...

This week Andrew talks with world-renowned psychologist Dr. Stuart Ablon. Dr. Ablon is one of the world’s most trusted experts on how to understand & change behavior. Dr. Ablon’s frameworks are steeped in decades of research & clinical experience  —  and can be applied in the home, the classroom, the boardroom, & beyond. The ideas he shares will reshape how you deal with challenging be...

This week Andrew talks with University of North Carolina lacrosse phenom Chloe Humphrey. Chloe just wrapped up a historic freshman season where she led the University of North Carolina Women’s Lacrosse team to a national championship. She was named the 2025 Tewaaraton Award winner as the best women’s lacrosse player in the U.S. — becoming the first female freshman to win the prestigious award. In...

This week Andrew talks with Team USA swimmer & Olympic silver medalist Claire Weinstein. Claire is just 18 years old and has become one of the most talked about names in international swimming. She began swimming at age 3 and qualified for the U.S. Olympic trials at age 13 — one of the youngest swimmers to ever qualify. In 2024, Claire won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics — and now she has...

This week Andrew talks with DanceOne CEO Dan Galpern. DanceOne is the premier producer of educational & competitive dance events — and is the largest family of dance brands in the world. Dan began his career as a mergers & acquisitions attorney and then pivoted his career into private equity. In this conversation, Dan shares a behind-the-scenes look at his career and many of the success se...

This week Andrew has a follow-up conversation with lifestyle blogger & influencer Ryanne Janca. In 2018, Ryanne was working as a corporate recruiter when she was forced to leave her job because her husband was promoted to an executive role at the same company—and a corporate policy said she could no longer work there. Ryanne totally reinvented her career and launched The Recruiter Mom, a lifes...

This week Andrew talks with stand-up comedian, author, & podcast host Paul Ollinger. Paul joined Facebook as the company’s 250th employee — and retired at 42 years old only to realize that he was “bored, lonely, & driving his wife crazy”. Post-Facebook, Paul launched his stand-up comedy career that he had long dreamed of. In just a few years, Paul has already headlined at the legendary Car...

This week Andrew talks with Amanda Joiner, the Global Vice President of The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center. Amanda shares a behind-the-scenes look at how The Ritz-Carlton delivers extraordinary experiences on a daily basis — and exceeds even the highest of expectations. This conversation is a powerful reminder that when we dedicate our lives to serving others & exceeding expectations — we trul...

This week Andrew talks with The GIST co-founder Jacie deHoop. The GIST is a massive fan-first sports media brand that’s shaking up the male-dominated sports industry. Jacie and her team are reinventing the dialogue around sports by providing equal coverage to women’s & men’s sports through its newsletters, podcasts, social media content, & more. They have engagement that doubles the indust...

This week Andrew talks with world-renowned organizing expert & bestselling author Shira Gill. Shira has helped thousands of people reduce clutter, get organized, and create more space in their lives for the moments & people that matter most to them. Shira’s frameworks can be applied by anyone regardless of budget, space, or lifestyle. In this conversation, Shira explains why we get disorga...

This week Andrew talks with Marion Jones. In 2000, Marion became the first woman to win five track and field medals at a single Olympics — when she won 3 gold medals & 2 bronze medals at the summer games in Sydney, Australia. Then, in 2007 Marion’s world came crashing down. She confessed that she had lied to federal investigators when, a few years prior, she denied using Performance-Enhancing...

This week Andrew talks with former MLB manager Terry Collins. Over the course of his career, Terry managed the Houston Astros, Anaheim Angels, & eventually Andrew’s beloved New York Mets. Andrew is a lifelong Mets fan — and Terry is Andrew’s favorite Mets manager of all-time. During Terry’s tenure as Mets manager, he led with passion, showed an unbreakable loyalty to his players, & preside...

This week Andrew welcomes business psychologist, author, & leadership expert Dr. Camille Preston back to the show. Throughout her career, Camille has helped hundreds of leaders — from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses — navigate an ever-changing sea of challenges. In this conversation, Camille shares the research & science behind empathy — one of life’s most important (and often un...

This week Andrew talks with 2013 National League Manager of the Year Clint Hurdle. Clint had a 10-year MLB career as a player and later served as a coach & manager. Today, Clint’s 1,269 career wins still rank in the Top 40 all-time for MLB managers. As you’ll hear, Clint’s story truly has it all — and is a powerful reminder that success is often a journey of twists & turns that challenge u...

This week Andrew talks with Olympic gold medalist Casey Murphy. Casey is one of the best goalkeepers in the game of soccer — and the fastest USWNT goalkeeper in history to reach 15 shutouts. In this conversation, Casey shares many of the mindsets, techniques, & processes that have helped her become one the best in the world at her craft. The lessons Casey shares apply far beyond soccer. You’ll...

This week Andrew talks with Team USA wheelchair rugby star & paralympic medalist Chuck Aoki. At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Chuck led Team USA to its 3rd consecutive silver medal. For Chuck, it was the 4th Paralympic medal of his career — making him the most decorated U.S. athlete in his sport. In this conversation, Chuck shares a behind-the-scenes look at his remarkable journey & man...

This week Andrew talks with Christin O’Connor & Jill Williams. Christin & Jill are the co-creators of ‘My Friend’s Friend’ — an Instagram page & online community that makes purchasing decisions, gift-giving, & life in general easier for others. In this conversation, Christin & Jill share a behind-the-scenes look at a journey that’s taken them from an idea and a logo on a napkin...

This week Andrew talks with Lydia Fenet — the world’s leading charity auctioneer. Over the course of her career, Lydia has reshaped the global fundraising landscape. Her auctions have raised over $1 billion and her work has supported more than 800 organizations worldwide. In this conversation, Lydia shares her remarkable journey from intern to the top of her profession. You’ll hear actionable idea...