How Success Happens

Soon after Katie Hunt got a cold message on LinkedIn asking her if she would be interested in founding a celebrity-backed brand, she found herself bonding with actress Kaley Cuoco ( The Big Bang Theory)  over their love of rescuing elderly chihuahuas. Together, they founded Oh Norman!, a dog product company guided by the core ethical principle of asking, “What would a dog do?” Katie drew on her ex...

How good is Dana Perino’s advice, really? Just ask the young woman who watched The Five , took Dana’s tips to heart, and used them to land a job at Fox News—then signed up to be mentored by her favorite host. In this episode, Dana shares career advice for Dan’s son, her take on finding love, and why we should all go easier on our scrolling thumbs. From leading a PR firm to serving as White House P...

Andy Richter calls this week’s guest “a bona fide weirdo with virtually no interest in satisfying anything other than his own personal obsessions.” The weirdo in question is Mike Sacks, who has written for the likes of Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Time, The New York Times, McSweeney’s and who has built something of an industry writing novelizations of movies that don’t exist and memoirs of people...

Jon Taffer is a guy who is not afraid to get in the weeds, in the grease traps and in the mouse droppings to squeeze the success out of bars and restaurants on the verge of collapse. And he’s not afraid to raise his voice while doing it. Jon is the executive producer and star of Paramount Network’s “Bar Rescue,” and he sat down with host Dan Bova to share his career journey, his advice to entrepre...

Rob Simmelkjaer is the CEO of the New York Road Runners, the organization that gathers 55,000 sadists every year to run the iconic New York City Marathon, among many other events. We (barely) caught up with Rob as he was getting ready to hop a flight to Japan to run the Tokyo Marathon to find out how he finds time to train, how newbies can get started, and what you need to do to let your feet forg...

Actor Anthony Michael Hall has been in some of the most iconic movies and shows ever, and the man just keeps on iconic-ing year after year. You know him from “Sixteen Candles,” “Weird Science,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Edward Scissorhands,” “The Dead Zone” and jumping ahead to right now, a starring role in the new season of “Reacher.” Listen to the funny and philosophical man as he discusses how he...

Douglas Keene is the award-winning chef and co-owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant Cyrus in California. He’s got a new memoir out, “Culinary Leverage: A Journey Through The Heat,” and on this episode, we to talk about the life stories that define his cooking career journey, his crazy notion that people who work in restaurants need to have livable wages, and find out just what the heck a Miche...

Gabrielle Judge coined the term “Lazy Girl Jobs” on social media, and is challenging the way people approach work and how they think about success. The message seems to be resonating, at the time of this recording, she has over 300K followers on Instagram and 220K on TikTok. Listen in as the self-anointed “Anti-Work Girlboss” shares strategies to make gains in your career and personal happiness. L...

I spoke with Leigh Whannell, the director and co-writer of the new movie “Wolf Man.” The movie stars ​​Christopher Abbott ("Poor Things") and Julia Garner ("Ozark" and "Inventing Anna.") I won’t give anything away, but I’ll just say that they take a trip to a house in the middle of the woods and not-great things happen. Film/slasher fans know Leigh as the co-creator of "Saw" and fun party guy Jigs...

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The absolute GOAT NFL sideline reporter popped in and shared insights about her thriving apparel business WEAR by Erin Andrews, explained what it’s like to experience the Taylor Swift effect firsthand, shared her tips for beating nerves in stressful situations, and gave us her Super Bowl prediction! (Sort of.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hilarious actor Chris Diamantopoulos has appeared in so many fantastic shows and movies, these show notes could be a book. You know him from “Red Notice,” “Silicon Valley,” “The Boys in the Boat” and now he can be seen in the brand-new comedy heist show “The Sticky” on Amazon. If you want a pep talk from Mickey Mouse, you’ve come to the right podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Our host Dan Bova has been lucky enough to interview Ken Burns several times over the past few years. Burns, as you know, is quite the filmmaker, whose documentaries like “The Civil War,” “Baseball,” and “The Vietnam War” have earned him five Emmys and two Oscar nominations. He just premiered his latest work, the four-hour film “Leonardo da Vinci” — which he co-directed with his daughter, Sarah Bu...

The election might be over, but chances are the tension we've all been feeling is not. That;'s why we invited Sarah Knight, best-selling author of the profanely perfect self-help guides “The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck” and “Calm the F*ck Down,” to come on the show to share much-needed advice for silencing the crazy talk in our heads and to help us catch our collective breath. For mor...

This being Halloween season, we thought it was the perfect time to speak with the business brains behind one of the most successful and goriest franchises of all time, “The Walking Dead.” David Alpert is the co-founder and CEO of Skybound, the home of “The Walking Dead” and many other titles including “Invincible.” He built the company with legendary comic book creator Robert Kirkman, who began TW...

Bonnie Mauldin has been hustling since she was a kid. At eight years old, she was knocking on doors offering to shovel driveways. After graduation, she entered the medical field, but quickly discovered it was not for her. Now, Bonnie owns two successful businesses, The Mauldin Group and Mauldin Production Company. Having learned a lot along the way, Bonnie shares her tips on changing careers, side...

He’s a Grammy-winning musician, an Academy Award-winning filmmaker, a DJ, a teacher, author of multiple books, a podcaster, host of the web series “Quest for Craft” and oh yeah, the co-frontman for a little band you may have seen on “The Tonight Show” called The Roots. In this conversation, the very busy Questlove talks about being crazy productive without going crazy, re-capturing your creative j...

Joe De Sena (CEO of Spartan Race), Ben Askren (Co-Founder of AWA) and clinical psychologist David Sacks discuss their new book, “Extreme Balance: Paradoxical Principles That Make You a Champion.” In the world of elite sports, the authors say that victory is often attributed to physical and athletic prowess, but argue that the real key to unlocking our full potential lies in our mindset. During thi...

David Cross is a self-described "professional talker," but let's go ahead and expand on that bio just a bit. Cross is one of the funniest human beings on this planet we call Earth, touting a resume that is absolutely littered with iconic comedy creations — Mr. Show, Arrested Development and his latest special, Worst Daddy in the World, to name a few. He's very funny — and very busy. He currently h...

Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs is not only one of the most talented players in the NFL, he's also one of the most stylish. The Houston Texans star launched his own fashion line LIEMhomme, which has been celebrated in the pages of Vogue and other high-fashion magazines, and sat down to discuss its launch, his vision and the brand's future.

Jacob Hadjigeorgis, owner of Jacob's Pickles in the Upper West Side, shares his journey from growing up in a family of restaurateurs to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Guided by his father, his mentor, Jacob honed the qualities that set him apart: a deep passion for hospitality, a strong work ethic, and a creative vision. In this episode, he discusses how these traits, along with his innovativ...

Vishal Dhawan, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Curb Mobility, a ride hailing marketplace that connects you to professional drivers in cities nation wide. In this episode Vishal shares his journey of building, leading, and inspiring teams to launch scalable products that delight users. With a knack for solving complex problems and opening new markets, Vishal has grown products from early st...

Kevin Hart, the multi-talented comedian, actor, and entrepreneur, joins us in this episode to discuss his latest venture: Gran Coramino Tequila. Known for his relentless work ethic and unparalleled success in the entertainment industry, Kevin brings the same level of dedication and passion to his tequila brand. Realizing that his culture and community had not been properly introduced to Cristalino...

Jill W. Fox is the Founder of Fox Social Media. Jill initially learned social media to keep an eye on her then-teenagers. In 2010, Jill founded the company after working with her children’s sports teams to run their social media pages and falling in love with the process. Now, Jill runs a six-figure company planning and managing social media for her clients. Her advice? Make sure you love what you...

Stephen Lease, CEO and Co-Founder of Goodr, shares his journey from early challenges to leading a thriving company known for its stylish and affordable sunglasses. Passionate about running, Stephen saw a problem that needed fixing: affordable, quality glasses for runners. Embracing failure as a stepping stone, he turned setbacks into opportunities, driving Goodr to success. Join us as Stephen disc...