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After hearing that socks were the number one requested clothing item in homeless shelters, Dave Heath knew he wanted to fill this gap. Co-Founder of the comfort-focused sock and apparel brand Bombas joins Liz to explain how he managed to turn a simple act of kindness into a successful business that designs essential clothing for the hands and feet of those in need. Follow Liz on X: @LizCLaman Lear...

On an encore episode, Liz revisits a conversation with YouTube star Logan Paul. Logan shares how he rose to fame on YouTube and other social media platforms, making mistakes and managing his money Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How does a (not-so) little boy from Beaumont, TX get drafted to the NBA and then become an ESPN sports analyst?    Former Boston Celtics' Center Kendrick Perkins joins Liz to tell the tale of how he pushed through the grief of his childhood to ​excel in his basketball career and now launch a new investment platform. Kendrick shares his mission to ensure that student-athletes capitalize on the mone...

Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson is red hot! The iconic Las Vegas comedian joins Liz to reveal the origin story of his stage name and how unexpected encounters led him to a lifetime career in comedy. Carrot Top also shares how discovering his trademark early in his career and embracing his unique style opened more doors than he could’ve ever imagined. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your a...

The brand-new biopic Bob Marley: One Love tells the tale of how Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world. On his journey to international success, Bob wasn’t alone, his bandleader and bassist, Aston 'Family Man' Barrett was always by his side. In an amazing twist, the actor cast to play Aston Barrett was his own son, Bassist A...

Live from Las Vegas, Liz and The Claman Countdown team visit the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop while in town for the Consumer Electronic Show. Owner of the notorious shop as seen on "Pawn Stars!" and pawn star himself Rick Harrison tells the tale of a high school dropout who became a multi-millionaire and national TV star. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Would you put on a pair of gloves in exchange for money and fame? One catch: they're boxing gloves.   Liz's guest today pursued an incredibly successful boxing career despite the danger of injury... and the disapproval of her father, Muhammad Ali. Retired Professional Boxer Laila Ali competed from 1999 to 2007, during which she held the WBC, WIBA, IWBF, and IBA female super middleweight titles, an...

What do actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Eva Longoria have in common with sports legends like Lamar Odom and OJ Simpson?    They all turned to one man when they needed a lawyer.    Internationally renowned Attorney Robert Shapiro joins Liz to share his incredible life journey of grit, surprises, tragedy, success, and hope as one of the most well-known defense lawyers in the country. Follow Liz on...

How did a New Jersey guitar teacher without a college degree or formal music training become the co-owner of the recording studio used to record all the songs for the new "Mean Girls" film? Ben Hyman of Ben Hyman Music and DAXXIT Recording Studio joins Liz to share his incredible story of perseverance and triumph. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from 2023! Liz revisits her conversation with Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Investor, Sabrina Kay to discuss how she started a business teaching revolutionary computer software to fashion designers in an abandoned Los Angeles garage.  Follow Liz Claman on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What drives people to start their dream business? For today's guest, it was sheer will, sweat equity, and sleeping on flour sacks on the floor. Founder of Philly Pretzel Factory Dan DiZio joins Liz to share how he tossed his career as a stockbroker and decided to be his own boss by making the best soft pretzel in Philadelphia.   Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Tommy "Cutlets" DeVito might be the starting quarterback of the New York Giants, but the man behind him is truly the Italian Stallion running the show. DeVito's Agent Sean Stellato describes how he learned the art of the deal in one of the hardest businesses in the world. He later comments on the artificial turf debate, on whether the life-changing injuries are worth playing the game, and how his...

Former "Dancing With The Stars" Professional Dancer Cheryl Burke is a study in resilience.   Cheryl joins Liz to reveal how she was able to tango and samba her way into the hearts of millions of viewers for over two decades, all while dancing with a broken heart...and a broken spirit. Follow Liz on Twitter @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Marathon bombing was a domestic terrorist attack that took place during the annual Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, killing three and injuring hundreds. How does someone recover physically and emotionally from trauma like that? Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Marc Fucarile joins Liz to recount the day that changed his life forever. Follow Liz on...

Allison Ellsworth constantly suffered from bloating, gut discomfort, and cramping. After multiple trips to the doctor and countless medications failed, Allison decided to create a solution for her pain and began crafting her own healing elixir right in her kitchen. Now, Allison is the Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Poppi, a sparkling prebiotic soda company that that combines agave inulin, apple...

Kathy Ireland’s a double threat! The Supermodel and businesswoman joins Liz to detail how she went from gracing the cover of "Sports Illustrated" to "Forbes," and the immense success of her furniture and home goods empire. Follow on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do the GAP, Anne Taylor, Old Navy, and J.Crew have in common?   Well, aside from having a wide selection of stylish clothing, they were all run by the same guy, Millard "Mickey" S. Drexler.   In the 1980s when it appeared as though Anne Taylor would have to close its doors, Mickey was named CEO and victoriously revived the well-known fashion company, doubling its number of stores. He joins Li...

Journalists and their crews put their lives at risk every day to share stories from war zones to crises right here at home, with the goal of educating viewers on what is truly happening. No one understands that risk quite like New York Times best-selling author, FOX News’ Benjamin Hall.    On March 14, 2022 while covering the Russian war on Ukraine, Benjamin and his team were struck by an IED, kil...

Against all odds, Rudy Ruettiger changed the game at Notre Dame.   The 1993 film Rudy is a true story of a small-town kid from Illinois who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles such as his height, cognitive skills, and economic status.   Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger joins Liz on the podcast to discuss how he secured a Notre Dame education and...

If you are graced with a second chance, you'd better take it and run!   Craig Carton was a sports radio superstar. His show, Boomer and Carton, co-hosted with former NFL Quarterback Boomer Esiason on WFAN became the most listened to show in the station’s history. However, this dynamic duo’s beloved show came to an end on Nov 7th of 2018 when Craig was shockingly convicted of wire and security frau...

On Everyone Talks To Liz, we believe that if you can dream it, you can do it.   Jordan Cooper was unable to afford a ticket to a Broadway show growing up, let alone star in one. While studying theater in New York City, he completed his play "Ain't No Mo," and even wrote a role for himself in the show.   The playwright joins Liz to share the journey of how he became the youngest Black American play...

It’s time to answer an age-old breakfast question…Who makes the best bagel?   Adam Goldberg was working at a flood mitigation company when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and instead of baking banana bread and whipping coffee, he decided to find the perfect bagel recipe. A few years later, the Popup Bagels Founder finds himself opening multiple locations across Manhattan and Connecticut, often with hun...

NFL Hall of Fame Pittsburg Steelers player Mike Webster died of a heart attack in 2022, but the autopsy done by Physician, Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu revealed that he had been suffering from a neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Omalu joins Liz to share the infamous story of how he was the first to discover and publish findings on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) i...

Help the helpless.  No one personifies this more than the Owner of the Minnesota Vikings, Mark Wilf. As the son of Polish and Jewish Holocaust survivors, Mark understands what it means to come from nothing and the importance of giving back to your community.  He joins Liz on the podcast to share how he draws upon his parents’ experiences to become one of the most generous philanthropists to both J...

Occasionally, to make history, you must make some wildly controversial choices.   The notorious attorney, Ira Lee “Ike” Sorkin joins Liz on the podcast today. Ike’s best known for representing Bernard “Bernie” Madoff, the American businessman who pleaded guilty in 2009 to perpetrating the largest investor fraud ever committed by a single person.    Ike recalls the trial and explains to listeners h...