Jared and James

In today's Rabbit Hole Roundup, I'm diving straight into nostalgia with a fun one—Patrick Star's 10 best moments from SpongeBob SquarePants. If you grew up in the late 90s and 2000s, you already know… Patrick's timing and delivery are undefeated. From “Is mayonnaise an instrument?” to “That's not my wallet,” we're breaking down some of the funniest moments in c...

Back in college, during one of the hardest chapters of my life, I discovered a song that quietly shaped my entire mindset: Float On by Modest Mouse. The message is simple — even when life gets heavy… we'll all float on. In today's new episode, I break down the deeper meaning behind the song and how I apply it to real life — from healing through a life-threatening illness, to nav...

Ever heard an iconic movie song… and then realized it doesn't exist on Spotify? Yeah—there's some great ones out there! In Rabbit Hole Roundup 117, I kick things off with a nostalgic Top 5 of the best unreleased movie songs—from Jimmy Neutron to Shark Tale, these tracks had no business going this hard without an official release. Then I shift into mindset, breaking down a powerf...

Ever feel like everyone else is getting chosen before you? The relationship. The job. The viral moment. The starting spot. And you're sitting there wondering… is it me? In this episode of Jared & James, I break down why not being chosen first doesn't mean you're not valuable — it might actually mean you're underrated. I talk about: Why being overlooked can be a sign of uniqueness...

This week's Rabbit Hole Roundup dives into some of the most powerful mindset shifts you can make—along with a wild sports recap to close things out. I start with Vex King and a perspective that challenges one of the most common beliefs about growth: it's not trauma that makes you stronger—it's how you respond to it. From there, J. Cole breaks down why restraint matters more than reacti...

Growing up doesn't mean becoming boring, disconnected, or abandoning the things that once made you happy — but somewhere along the way, a lot of us were told exactly that. In this video, I break down 5 lies we've been sold about what “growing up” really means — from being told our idea of fun has to change, to believing we need to move far away from our families, give up ou...

March Madness is here, and that means it's time to relive some of the most unforgettable underdog performances in tournament history. In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane with legends like Jimmer Fredette and Ali Farokhmanesh—the guys who turned March into their moment and became names we'll never forget. Then we head into the music corner where I'm putting you onto some of my fa...

You've heard me speak about and tell stories in videos over the years about the teams I've coached in SBL (a basketball league in a neighboring town). Over the years, I've coached my cousin's team, and then teams of friends I've made along the way. I've built some amazing bonds with these kids; and my teams have overachieved! However, I still don't have a ring. But, according to the team I'm set t...

What if your past didn't define you… but instead gave you the power to rewrite your future? In today's Rabbit Hole Roundup, we start with Mike Posner returning to Ibiza—not to relive his past, but to rewrite it. His new version of I Took a Pill in Ibiza reflects who he is today, reminding us that growth means evolving, not staying stuck in old identities. From there, I share a clip wh...

In this episode, I sit down with Noah Tanner (aka The Biggest Fella) to talk about losing over 100 pounds — and how he became a weight loss coach and why shame is NOT the answer. We dive into: What actually changed when he committed to his transformation Past failures and what finally worked+a funny story about how he tore his ACL The difference between discipline and self-hate Building conf...

Streetball changed basketball forever. In this episode of the Rabbit Hole Roundup, I dive into the legendary AND1 Mixtape Era and break down my Top 5 favorite AND1 streetball players of all time — the players whose creativity, handles, and swagger helped influence an entire generation of hoopers and even today's NBA stars. Before we get into the list, we start with a powerful conversation ab...

For the 4th time on the channel, I'm joined by my friend Nicoleta Cougentakis — fitness coach, entrepreneur, and now successful pilates studio owner. In this episode, we dive into her journey from working at commercial gyms to opening her own fitness studio and building it from the ground up. We talk about:• The leap of faith into opening her own studio• The scariest part of doing...

Was the 2011 dunk contest actually the most underrated of all time? And did we have it better than we realized? In today's Rabbit Hole Roundup, I kick things off with my Top 5 favorite video game soundtracks — from early 2000s FIFA vibes to NFL Street 2's absolute bangers. This will bring back some fun memories! Then I dive into one of my biggest pet peeves: “It's not like he's going p...

Ever notice how some people feel the need to ruin things you're excited about? You try something new. You feel proud. And suddenly someone has to tell you why it won't work, why it doesn't matter, or why you're “trying too hard.” That's a buzzkill. In this episode, I share personal stories from my childhood, sports, the gym, business ideas, and social media — all centered around...

In today's Rabbit Hole Roundup episode, I'm kicking things off with a nostalgia trip — my Top 5 One Hit Wonders of the 2000s. If you grew up in the 90s or early 2000s, you remember that era where a band would drop one absolute anthem… and then basically disappear unless you were a diehard fan. Let me know if I missed any classics because I definitely thought of some others after filmi...

In this episode, I sit down with one of my good friends from the gym — who also happens to be one of the most talented, kind, and humble piano players I've ever met. And while Ludovic isn't going to brag himself, he has an amazing story. He's performed on some of the biggest stages in the world, including Carnegie Hall, and at the same time completely transformed his health — losing ov...

No more football (I know…it sucks)… but the world hasn't slowed down at all. In Episode 110 of Rabbit Hole Roundup, I talk about in a time where headlines are designed to divide and social media pushes us to pick sides, I'm sharing clips and perspectives to help you stay grounded, intentional, and mentally strong. I break down: Why fighting online isn't fixing anything The pressure t...

Is pain really the price of greatness? After watching Whiplash for the first time, I walked away with a serious love–hate reaction. The acting was incredible — but the message underneath made my blood boil. The movie flirts with a dangerous idea: that abuse, fear, humiliation, and self-destruction are necessary if you want to be elite. That to be great, you have to suffer — physi...

Rabbit Hole Roundup 109. Before we hit the Super Bowl and NBA talk, I kick things off with my Top 5 Wii Games, inspired by playing old-school games with my brother and realizing just how fun (and underrated) the Wii era really was. We're taking it back and ranking the games that made interactive gaming special. From there, I dive into a powerful mindset clip from Drake White on the Human School Po...

#grief #healingjourney #mentalhealth #mindsetmatters For today's episode, I was joined by longtime Facebook friend (a modern day penpal of mine) Bronson Pryzbillinski. Bronson's story isn't about tragedy — it's about how you choose to respond to it. In this episode, I sit down with Bronson to talk about growing up without a father, losing his mother at a young age, and the long, complicated...

#tonyrobbins #burnout #nba #sportstalk Rabbit Hole Roundup 108: Hustle Culture Lied to You In today's Rabbit Hole Roundup, I'm talking about why pushing harder isn't always the answer — and how hustle culture may actually be holding you back. I react to a powerful clip from Alex Hormozi and Tony Robbins that hit home for me as someone who's spent most of his life overworking, overtraining, a...

#trusttheprocess #resilience #healingjourney #keepgoing The beginning of a journey is exciting. The end gets all the applause. But the middle? That's where most people quit. In today's episode, I dive deep into why the middle of the journey is the least glamorous — yet most important — phase of any transformation. Drawing from my book Fight Through It, I reflect on my own battle back f...

#nfl #superbowl #sportstalk #football #inspirational In this week's Rabbit Hole Roundup 107, we start with one of the most inspiring stories in sports right now — Fernando Mendoza's journey from being overlooked and told “no” to becoming a college football champion. From there, I dive into building better habits with a clip from Madeleine Byrne, connecting her insights to James C...

#lifelessons #relationshipadvice #relationships #friendship #toxicpeople As a highly sensitive person, I've always felt things deeply — especially when it comes to people, friendships, and loyalty. Some of the hardest lessons in my life didn't come from strangers… they came from people I thought would always be there. In this episode, I break down 5 hard truths I had to learn about pe...

#nfl #nflplayoffs #sportstalk #motivation In today's edition of the Rabbit Hole Roundup, we're diving into life wisdom, NBA & NFL news, and the absolute chaos from this weekend's NFL divisional round! Life Wisdom Clips This Week: James Clear on habits: Why making things fun actually makes you more consistent. Kayley Hanlen's 3 positivity hacks: Rewire your brain, love yourself, and see the day...