Idols To Rivals Podcast

Five years ago, I started this podcast as a way to push myself beyond my comfort zone. Two and a half years ago, I uploaded what I thought would be my final episode, with no clear plan for what came next. Now, as I reach 100 episodes, I’m reflecting on that journey—the uncertainty, the growth, and the unexpected twists along the way. Change is inevitable. Sometimes we choose it; other times, it ca...

In the last 2 digit episode, we talk about current events including Queen Elizabeth II passing and how the world has responded as well as PnB Rock being the latest rapper to pass. Mainly in today's episode, we talk about a subject we all have to face often, rejection. Even the thought of rejection stops countless people from even attempting to take action towards their goals. All it takes is the e...

In this week's solo episode we talk about the upcoming NFL and College Football Season and the recent Dolphins VS. Eagles game the gang went to. Almost turning the page on 100 episodes we bring it back to the thesis of this podcast, bringing together people who are chasing their goals with all they have. The book Atomic Habits by James Clear has proved to be a standout in a sea of "self-help books...

In this week's episode, Madison joins the podcast to finally put a face to the countless stories for which she is mentioned on the podcast. The episode includes each host's top 10 holidays to drink at and how real Bama Rush actually is. Also, what you would do if you received a surprise proposal in front of all of your family? Madison also talks about how she was hit on by a homeless man who hit e...

In this week's episode, the boys return to give an update on the podcast and where it will continue to go. As college football season inches closer and closer we give our way too early prediction on the final 4 teams in the college football playoffs. More coming very soon for the podcast. . . 

This week on Idols To Rivals we talk about Twitter suing Elon Musk for $44 Billon for not acquiring them. We also talk about the book "Atomic Habit" by James Clear. This book goes way beyond just adding new habits to your life. The key thesis of the book is that for real lasting change to happen you must change your identity. Once you find the qualities of the person you want to become you can tra...

In this week's episode of Idols To Rival, the squad wraps up the successful year the NHL had and the win for the Colorado Avalanche. The mark of a good road trip is all about the setup, the boys discuss college road trip essentials. Also,  stories of haunting road trips with the family. Lastly, the boys talk about which horror movie villain could you survive 24 hours and which you have no sho...

This week on Idols To Rivals, we get a brief update on the sports world with the Golden State Warriors winning the NBA Finals and with the Colorado Avalanche's crazy win in OT where the Stanley Cup Finals stand. Arch Manning going to Texas... horns down. Also in this episode, we talk about some key points in Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle Is The Way". This book highlights how you can turn the unexpe...

In this week's episode, the duo talks about this week in sports as we come close to the worst part of the sports year... only baseball. Also discussed is which league out of the major 4 (NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB) has the best pure athletes. Later the host go over some of their cringiest stories through the years in a new segment; Embrace The Cringe. New episodes every Wednesday. Video version on YouTube...

In this week's episode, we start off by talking about what can happen when you are trying to impress people for no reason. After a few weeks of travel, the hosts have a few things to say about life in an airport and none of them are good. There is no possible way that people in airports all day are real people with real lives. Places like airports, DMVs, post offices, etc. always lead to a crushin...

In this week's episode, we start by recapping the comeback the Florida Panthers were successfully able to complete against the Washington Capitals. Next, Luch recaps his weekend and all the crazy times that happen when you fly home to drink with your family. This trip leads to the debate, which bathroom experience is the worst? Airport bathrooms, random gas station bathrooms, or the woods. We also...

In this week's episode, we take a quick look at what I've learned over the past 25 years. Many mistakes and many successes later here are some of the things that I think have changed where I am headed for the future. I appreciate everyone for listening each and every week. Big things are coming and we are just getting started. 

In this week's episode we are joined back again by long time host Shane and new comer to the podcast John Luciano. We discuss the aftermath of the 2022 NFL draft, winners and losers, and what we see for the season to come. Shane recaps his rocky start and finish to his trip to Reno, NV and a legendary find in the middle of nowhere. The epsiode finisehd off with a debate on which drinking holiday w...

Whatever obstacle is affecting you right now it can be almost impossible to see the silver lining. During that time where your back is against the wall is actually an advantage. The advantage is that you need not have to worry about what you need to do. The obstacle is the way. The obstacles will always be there, they are there to prepare you for the next level of your growth. Without them, there...

This week we dive right into the confirmed grandfather that absolutely destroyed the competition at the Masters. We also go over PFF draft board and there may be some controversy if that is an actual top 10 that a human with a brain typed out. Lastly, we go over the upcoming trips for the boys and talk about how traveling can absolutely ruin your bank account.

This week are back with co-host Shane as we have finalized the new format of the podcast. We talk about how crazy this year in sports has been. Kansas has the largest comeback in National Championship history. The NFL offseason no one saw coming.

This week's episode is all about what I have learned after 1 full year of moving across the country starting with nothing. We go over the tips and more importantly the mindsets that have helped me get through all the ups and downs that come with chasing your goals. Dropping everything with opinions coming from every direction stops most people before they start. All it takes is one action to open...

My enemies are after me

This week we talk about the Los Angeles Rams winning the Super Bowl for the first time in 20 years. We also talk about how absurd reality tv shows like "Love is Blind" are where people are getting married without ever seeing a person for the first time. Lastly, we wrap up the podcast with a talk about how feeling lost can derail a person when in reality it is the only real way to get where you wan...

In this week's episode of the podcast, we talk about the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday and how the NFL is having somewhat of a changing of the guard with starting quarterbacks. On a completely random note, we talk about a chance run-in with OJ Simpson and a Miami Yacht trip that put many things into perspective. Lastly, we talk about how helping others may be the key to replacing those short high...

In this week's podcast, we talk about Tom Brady's retirement from football and the Washington Commies announcement ahead of the Super Bowl. Involved in crypto or not we have all heard that crypto has been experiencing a down market, we discuss how this could be a potential opportunity for people to take their first step into it. Lastly, we talk about how fortune favors the bold. When you have the...

First off would like to thank everyone that has been a part of this journey over the last 2 years. Whether you have listened, cohosted, or shared the podcast I appreciate every part of it. It has been an adventure that will continue for as long as it feels right. If you are working on something for yourself or others keep working. Persistence will lead you to evolve and achieve your goals. A lot o...

In this week's episode, we talk about the upcoming 2 year anniversary of the podcast and how things have changed. More importantly, we talk about decisions. Decisions are the only tool we have to create the life we dream about. That may sound like a negative but decisions are the only tool that is needed. Make decisions early and often. 

In this week's episode, we discuss the College Football Championship as well as Kodak Black's absolute power move at the Florida Panthers game. We also talk about the importance of controlling what ideas and thoughts you let into your mind. When you have thoughts that make you more powerful in constant motion within your mind you will evolve.

The first episode of 2022 is now live. In this episode we lay the groundwork about how the year is going to propel the content to another level. Taking action will cure any minor excuses that anyone can give to you as to why things won't work out the way you know they can. Get ready for the year and go all out.