Knowledgecast

In this episode, Jack welcomes Lamar Thomas. Lamar is currently the principal at Delta Innovative School in Quitman, Georgia. Prior to that, he was a graduation coach and assistant football and basketball coach at Brooks County High School. Lamar shares about alternative education and what it’s like to offer innovative education programs to make sure all types of students can succeed. In his time...

In this episode, Jack welcomes Sean Murphy. Sean is a serial entrepreneur who has spent over 25 years in the IT industry. He was one of three partners who launched Campus Systems, one of the world's largest independent resellers of pre-owned enterprise computer systems. Sean then co-founded Optima Solutions, which he later sold to Soft Choice Corp., and co-founded Corus360, which was later sol...

In this episode, Jack welcomes back Bronco Mendenhall. Bronco spent 17 years as a college head football coach, 11 at Brigham Young University and 6 at the University of Virginia. During his time as a head coach, he saw tremendous success on the field. His approach to coaching, though, has a different perspective than most college coaches in that he believes in holding his players to a high standar...

In this episode, Jack welcomes Bronco Mendenhall. Bronco spent 17 years as a college head football coach, 11 at Brigham Young University and 6 at the University of Virginia. During his time as a head coach, he saw tremendous success on the field. His approach to coaching, though, has a different perspective than most college coaches in that he believes in holding his players to a high standard of...

In this episode, Jack welcomes Ryan Cain. Ryan is the president of the Spero Group, a management company that specializes in operating behavioral health companies and addiction treatment centers. He's the founder of the Nashville Recovery Center and is currently the executive director of Fund Recovery. Ryan also is the former president of the Hall of Fame Health Organization. Ryan has an incre...

In this episode, Jack welcomes David Pollack to Knowledgecast. David was a three-time All-American football player at the University of Georgia and went on to be the 17th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. After his professional football career was cut short due to injury, David went on to become an ESPN college football analyst for 15 years and was also a member o...

In this episode, Jack welcomes back Bert Thornton. Bert is currently the Vice Chairman Emeritus of Waffle House. He previously served as President and CEO of leading Waffle House in their greatest time of growth. He’s more infamously known on the Waffle House menu as the Bert behind Bert’s Chili. He is also the author of two nationally acclaimed books, “Find an Old Gorilla: Pathways Through The Ju...

In this episode, Jack welcomes Bert Thornton. Bert is currently the Vice Chairman Emeritus of Waffle House. He previously served as President and CEO of leading Waffle House in their greatest time of growth. He’s more infamously known on the Waffle House menu as the Bert behind Bert’s Chili. He is also the author of two nationally acclaimed books, “Find an Old Gorilla: Pathways Through The Jungle...

In this thirteenth and final episode of our fourth season, Jack talks about how to be an effective communicator as a leader. Communication skills are one of two traits that Jack believes are critical for every leader to have. Jack expands his thoughts on communication by focusing on the two components: listening and speaking. Listen to this episode with Jack for valuable insight into how to be an...

In the twelfth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Alex Williams. Alex is a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a degree in public policy leadership and two minors in history and intelligence and security studies. His career has spanned economic development, legislative affairs, and political campaigns, and he has as been involved in multiple campaigns at the governor, attorn...

In the eleventh episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Earl Young. Earl was a 1960 Olympian who won a gold medal as part of the USA 4x400 relay team. In 2012, Earl faced a tough opponent off the track when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia and began his search for a bone marrow donor. Since finding a donor in Germany and having a successful experience, he has been campai...

In the tenth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Joe Hamilton. Joe’s the former quarterback of Georgia Tech. While a player there, some of his greatest accomplishments included being named the ACC Player of the Year, NCAA Quarterback of the Year, and finished second in the voting for the Heisman award. Joe is a member of the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fam...

In the ninth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Jim Baker. Jim is the founder of Baker and Lassiter and has spent his entire career in the real estate industry. Being a native of Hapeville, GA, Jim has played a key role in the growth of the Atlanta area through his numerous real estate development projects. He also has been involved with state politics and served on the Atlanta Homebui...

In the eighth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Michy Morillo. Michy is an author, youth coach, and wildly successful keynote speaker (despite her rough start in life). Michy was once a delinquent teenager and got kicked out of high school. But she didn't let that stop her! After serving time in the juvie justice system and honing her skills in graphic design, Michy went on to hav...

In the seventh episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Phil Ford. Phil is a former NBA player. While in college, Phil was a three-time All-American for the University of North Carolina basketball team. After college, Phil was the number two pick in the NBA draft and was also named the NBA Rookie of the Year. During their conversation, Jack and Phil talk about Phil’s experience playing under...

In the sixth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with David Dorman. David served as the Director of CVS Health for sixteen years and also as Chairman of the Board of CVS Health for 11 years. Before CVS Health, he began his career in telecommunications with Sprint and then later became the Chairman, President, and CEO of Pacific Bell Telephone. In 1999, he then became president of AT&T an...

In the fifth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Chuck Warbington. Chuck has served in multiple roles within community service over the years and currently serves as the City Manager of the City of Lawrenceville, GA. Jack and Chuck reminisce on Chuck’s time at Georgia Tech and being a part of the 1990 National Championship football team for Georgia Tech. Moving along in his journey, Chu...

In the fourth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Jean Marie Richardson. Jean Marie is the President and CEO of iFOLIO and a Georgia Tech alumna. Prior to founding iFOLIO, Jean Marie developed products and grew businesses at Oracle, Microsoft, and MasterCard. Jean Marie incorporated iFOLIO in 2016. Today iFOLIO has customers, business partners, capital, patents, trademarks, and helps co...

In the third episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Megyn Kelly. Megyn is a journalist and host of The Megyn Kelly Show, which is on Sirius XM Triumph channel 111 every weekday at noon EST and can also be found at  youtube.com/megynkelly  and wherever you get your podcasts. Jack and Megyn discuss her journey as a journalist and a media personality across major networks and also how that in...

In the second episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Mike Dean. Mike is a former University of Alabama football player, was a college football coach for 13 years at the University of Alabama, Georgia Tech, and Rice University, and then had a successful career in sales-related positions within the financial and construction industries. Jack and Mike give a sports history lesson as Mike shar...

In the first episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Rick Hill, who is an actor and New York Times Bestselling Author. Rick now spends his time writing and speaking nationally as a keynote speaker to youth. Jack and Rick discuss his story of how he went from the football field to Hollywood, getting to work on well-known movies and tv shows alongside familiar names of actors and actresses. R...

In this thirteenth episode, Jack talks to Brian Finneran. Brian had a 12-year career in the NFL as a wide receiver, 11 of which with the Atlanta Falcons. He was an All-America in Villanova and was selected to receive the Walter Payton Award. While he was with the Falcons, he was selected as the Atlanta Falcons NFL Man of the Year. After finishing his career, Brian jumped into the media world and i...

In this twelfth episode, Jack talks with Gary Stokan, one of Atlanta, Georgia's most admired CEOs. Gary is the CEO of Peach Bowl, Inc. He is a former NC State basketball player and assistant coach. Gary then began his sports marketing career with Converse and Adidas shoe companies. In 1998, Gary was named the CEO of the Peach Bowl. Through his leadership, the Peach Bowl has become one of the m...

In this eleventh episode, Jack talks with Britt Lee. Britt is the co-founder of Pure Athlete and the author of  Parenting the Pure Athlete . Britt served for over 20 years in various positions with Security Brands, a Fortune 500 company. Britt's company now focuses on helping executive leaders create and then deliver compelling brand messaging to both their internal and external audiences. Lis...

In this tenth episode, Jack talks with Dr. Barbara Wall. Dr. Wall has 43 years of experience in the field of education. She's held teaching responsibilities in middle and high school and administrative roles at the school level, the district level, and the state level. Dr. Wall has three degrees from Georgia College and State University, as well as a Doctorate of Education in Workforce Educati...