Kicking Ass with Tanner Stone Podcast

Everyone knows Las Olas. The restaurants. The bars. The tourists. But just a few blocks away is a completely different side of Fort Lauderdale. I spent a night on 2nd Street talking to the people who actually hang out there and the stories were wild. From fights and crazy encounters to the reality of what happens after midnight, this is a side of the city most people never see. Would you spend a n...

What is the purpose of college? In this episode Tanner interviews students at Florida Atlantic University and follows the conversation wherever it leads…

In this episode, Tanner learns the truth about misjudgment and first impressions. Most people think they know someone after seeing one Instagram post, one TikTok, or one moment together. WRONG! Before this run, these guys we had completely different assumptions about each other. 5 miles later, the conversation got deeper than either expected. Kind of crazy how fast strangers stop feeling like stra...

In this episode, Tanner and Lucas get real about something most people won’t question: Party Culture. Together, they break down how social media is shaping what we think is normal in life. They evaluate life’s pressures and influencers’ goals. This episode is for anyone who feels like they don’t fit in.  Do you actually enjoy the life you are living? Are you trying to avoid adulthood? Or are you a...

What if feeling lost… is actually a good sign? In this solo episode, Tanner opens up about a season of life that didn’t go the way he expected and why it might be the best thing that ever happened to him. This episode is about feeling stuck, lost, or behind in your life and reframing negative situations into something that moves you forward. If you’re feeling lonely or purposeless now, this episod...

What if you could turn something as simple as eating into a full-time career? In this episode of Kicking Ass with Tanner Stone, Tanner sits down with viral content creator Dylan McArthur, better known as Dylan Eats. While most people in their twenties are still searching for direction, Dylan found purpose—and millions of views—by doing something everyone does every day: eating. From filming mukban...

This group of college kids all hit a point in their lives where they knew something had to change. Together they created a fast-growing community built around connection, not alcohol, and not partying. In this episode, we talk about overcoming addictions, rejecting the concept of doing things in moderation and taking the giant leap toward rebuilding yourself. We all hit a point where life could’ve...

Most people think restaurants succeed or fail because of the food… but that’s not the truth. In this episode, Tanner sits down with Ryan, a purchasing agent at an upscale Boca Raton restaurant, to break down what actually happens behind the scenes—and what people never see. They dive into how to stop overthinking and take action, the difference between being liked and being respected, how real dis...

Tanner, Ben from Benji’s Buns, and the Kicking Ass Squad came up with the most chaotic cinnamon roll challenge yet. We put wild cinnamon roll flavors on a wheel and spun it to decide what Ben had to bake. No rules. No limits. Any flavor in the world. From insane combinations to surprisingly good ones… watch to see which flavors the wheel lands on and how the cinnamon rolls actually turn out.

Ben from Benji’s Buns in New York City travels to Florida to share the process behind making his famous viral cinnamon buns. From grocery shopping to the oven, we learn it all…

In this episode, Tanner and Luke discuss faith, identity and their strong family relationships with non-blood relatives. Tanner opens up about why he does not follow religion but believes in something bigger.  They debate about God being a person or presence of just energy while trying to understand what drives people to do good in life. They demonstrate that two people can believe differently yet...

In this episode, Tanner and Michael discuss the power of words. They unpack the fear of being forgotten, the pressure of your 20s, and the reality that nothing lasts forever. They talk about how words shape who we become, who and what we fear and fear ond how to live intentionally each day.

In this episode, Tanner and Michael talk about the difference between confidence and cockiness, listening versus hearing, accepting criticism and why most people take advice from the wrong sources. The conversation touches on honesty, addiction and shame. This episode isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being self-aware enough to grow. If you’re trying to level up without becoming fake, this one...

Now he’s back. In this episode, BenChaseMotivation finally tells his side of the story and talks about what actually happened, how it affected his mental health, and how being publicly vilified and cyber bullied forced him to confront who he was and who he wanted to become. This isn’t about defending the past. It’s about owning it without letting it define you. If you’ve ever felt trapped by a mis...

What makes a restaurant truly different?  Is it the recipes… the ingredients… or the people behind the counter? In this episode, Tanner sits down with a third-generation owner of Giovanni’s Pizza Restaurant, a family-run Italian pizza spot that started with immigrant grandparents, truck driving jobs, and recipes passed down from Italy and Albania. They discuss how recent shifts in the food industr...

Why are so many people watching other people live instead of living their own lives? In this episode, Tanner and his friends talk about what should be public, what should stay private, and whether online sharing helps you grow, turns life into performance, or is pure lonlieness. A real conversation about privacy, accountability, and living offline in a world that shares everything. If you’ve ever...

Life doesn’t fall apart all at once, it slowly shifts. In this episode, Tanner and his friends sit down together and talk honestly about what happens when life shifts, discipline fades, and comfort quietly replaces growth. They reflect on changing paths, taking things to extremes, relationships affecting fitness and habits, and why consistency is harder now than it used to be.   This isn’t about g...

Looksmaxxing is everywhere! TikTok, Instagram, influencers, peptides, and shortcuts, but is optimizing your appearance actually making people happier… or just more insecure? In this episode, Tanner and Jaden debate whether looks determine success, confidence, money, respect, and whether using shortcuts like peptides is cheating or just “playing the game.” This isn’t advice. It’s a real conversatio...

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed, this episode will hit home. The guys kick off their 30-Day Transformation Challenge with a real conversation about discipline, purpose, and the real struggles Gen Z deals with every day. This is the most authentic the boys have ever been and the most relatable.

This is one of the most inspiring founder stories you’ll hear. Raw, honest, and full of lessons for anyone struggling in life and chasing a dream. Ben Michael battled a life-threatening eating disorder, taught himself to bake during the pandemic, went viral in London, and just opened Benji’s Buns in New York City at 23 years old. This is his story, the struggle, the growth, the business, and the m...

In this episode, Tanner sits down with his close friend Luke, someone who has been quietly “kicking ass” in life in ways most people never see. Luke had every excuse to go down the wrong path, but he didn’t. Luke explains how his empathy for an autistic boy spiraled into an unexpected life of learning on his own. He rebuilt his confidence, learned discipline, lost weight, and entered entrepreneurs...

Everything feels harder lately. Focusing, staying motivated, even being bored. We’ve trained our brains to need constant hits of dopamine just to feel normal. In this episode, Tanner and Zander talk about how that happened, why it’s wrecking our discipline, and what it actually takes to feel in control again. They get real about what it’s like to be in your 20s trying to chase goals, stay healthy,...

Sometimes the only thing holding you back is your own brain. In this episode, Tanner and the guys talk about confidence, overthinking, and the 5-second rule, the mindset trick that pushes you to act before doubt sets in. They explore how to loosen up, trust yourself, and just move. They also get real about what fuels (or kills) their motivation. They share real stories from missed chances to hilar...

In this unfiltered chaotic episode, Tanner and the crew talk about the weird milestones that shaped them, saying the things that guys usually think but don’t talk about. It’s a realization that life isn’t what you pictured it would be. They dig into being the “alpha” male, assessing testosterone levels handshake and growing away from childhood dreams. It’s equal parts hilarious and brutally honest...

You feel tired, bloated, and anxious, but what if it’s not your fault? In this episode, Tanner and Zander break down the truth about living healthy without losing balance. From cutting out seed oils and learning discipline to enjoying food without guilt, they share how real growth comes from moderation, not obsession. seed oils, moderation, and real health. Tanner opens up about how removing seed...