Reverb Podcast

What does it look like to trade the spotlight for a calling? In Episode 7, Gary Barss and Todd Sherman welcome Doug Early — Presbyterian minister, author, and poet — to the Reverb Podcast. Doug was headed for an acting career before a single audition weekend changed everything. What followed was a year in China, two years in a small California town called Weed, and nearly three decades leading a t...

Episode 6: From Howard Stern's Studio to Wall Street — with Mitch Slater What do you get when you combine a college radio intern, Howard Stern's first morning at DC 101, a stint producing for Larry King, 312 Bruce Springsteen concerts, and a career pivot into wealth management? You get Mitch Slater — and one of the most entertaining conversations we've ever had on Reverb. In this episo...

Episode 5: We talk with mental performance coach David Elaimy about what it really takes to perform at a high level in sports, business, and life. David has worked with elite athletes, surgeons, executives, and entrepreneurs, helping them identify and eliminate the mental “interference” that holds them back. His approach goes beyond traditional coaching by focusing on awareness, presence, and alig...

Episode 4: Dr. Bill Wagner, a renowned hand surgeon and sports medicine consultant with nearly 30 years of experience, shares his journey from childhood inspiration to becoming a leading expert in hand and upper extremity surgery. Join hosts Gary Barss and Todd Sherman as they explore the realities of medical training, the challenges and rewards of performing complex surgeries, and the human side...

Episode 3: Entrepreneur Dan Brettler, founder of Car Toys and co-founder of Wireless Advocates, shares his journey of building a business from scratch into a multi-state retail empire. Dan talks about starting with just $30,000, the challenges of scaling a company, and the lessons he learned while managing rapid growth, leading teams, and delivering exceptional customer service. He also reveals th...

Episode 2: A seasoned submariner shares leadership lessons learned from years beneath the ocean’s surface—where teamwork, discipline, and trust determined survival. He reflects on months without sunlight, the psychological resilience required in confined environments, and how staying calm under pressure shaped his mindset and career. This conversation explores overcoming challenges, building menta...