The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome

Despite an impressive record and three Bellator World Championship titles, Michael Chandler knows what it feels like to lose. Once going 688 days without an MMA victory, he made the aggressive choice to keep pressing forward. This time in his career forged him. The wisdom and lessons he learned will prepare you for the most important fight you're in: your life. 

Everything changed the moment Michael Jr. stopped trying to get laughs from his audience. Equal parts hilarious and insightful, Brian meets his match with this widely successful stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor. 

For over 25 years, Kathie Lee Gifford was part of America's morning routine, earning 11 Daytime Emmy nominations for her work on Live!  and  Today . She sits down with Brian for a personal look into her career and life, tackling topics like aging, infidelity, and forgiveness, with her trademark grace and charm.

Two summers ago, Brian led a group of 10 inexperienced riders on a grueling off-road motorcycle adventure. Four of those riders—Zach, John, Patty and Chuck—get together with Brian for the first time since their return. The group talks candidly about the challenge of adventure riding, following Brian as a leader, and how this trip still impacts their lives today. Phantom Lake , a 7-part series docu...

Mike Fisher is a force of nature. The former captain of the Nashville Predators, avid hunter, and half of a high-profile marriage, gives a rare glimpse into his aggressive life. 

From an Alaskan bear hunting guide to the founder of a wildly successful startup, Peter Goodwin's life has been defined by the aggressive moves he's made. Brian sits down with him after a tour of the Groove Life facility for a conversation you'll have to hear to believe. 

If you're looking to start something new in 2020—from a business to a goal—start here. Brian answers listener submitted questions about starting new ventures in the new year. 

Mo' money doesn't always have to mean mo' problems. Brian answers listener submitted questions about all things cash—from saving to spending and beyond. Get your money right in 2020.

Everyone wants better relationships—be it with family, friends, or romantic interests. Brian answers listener submitted questions about all that, and more, to help your relationships get to a new level in 2020. 

Health goals are, by far, the most popular New Year's resolutions. Kickstart your way to a healthier life in 2020 with Brian's answers to listener submitted questions about exercise, eating, and wellness. 

Brian invites back fan favorite, Judd Watkins. This time, the pair dive into a conversation around aggression, masculine spirituality, and why Brian will never take the enneagram.  

Healthy aggression pays off at work, but what about at home? Brian sits down for a conversation with his oldest daughter about the pros and cons of being an aggressive parent. 

History has lessons to teach, but are we listening? Brian sits down with author and biographer, Stephen Mansfield, to take a deeper dive into some of the great lives of history, unearthing what can be learned about aggression from men like Arthur Guinness, Winston Churchill, and Booker T. Washington.

In 2014, Tyler Jack Harris was broke and alone. A failed business and marriage left him feeling like a victim. But the day he chose to take ownership of his life, it began to change. Brian sits down with the entrepreneur, motivator, and member of Forbes Business Development Council to hear his inspiring story of aggression. 

Recorded live before a student audience at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Brian sits down for an engaging and encouraging conversation with renowned author and storyteller Bob Goff. Bob tells stories from his legendary life, and gives practical advice for putting love into action. 

Instead of avoiding pain at all costs, what if we expected it and let it inform our decision making? Brian sits down with the Program Director for Pediatric Sports Medicine at Dayton Children's Hospital (Dayton, Ohio) for a discussion on pain, concussions, and why youth sports are worth the risk. 

Rocky Boiman decided as a child he wanted to play football at Notre Dame. He not only achieved that goal, but went on to a storybook NFL career, including a Super Bowl Championship with the Indianapolis Colts. In conversation with Brian, Rocky reflects on the power of aggression, learning hard work from his father, and what keeps him motivated after leaving the NFL behind.

Aggression prompted Kirk Perry to be the first person from his family to attend college—and its carried him on an incredible journey from Cincinnati to Korea to Silicon Valley. Brian sits down with his close friend for an inspiring conversation about making your life count... and what its really like to work for one of the most successful businesses on the planet: Google. 

Entrepreneur Liz Bohannon's life has been defined by aggressive decisions—from starting Sseko Designs to benefit women in Uganda, to fighting against gender stereotypes in business. She joins Brian to share her wisdom and experience. 

Pro Football Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz is widely considered one of the greatest offensive tackles in NFL history. Brian joins Anthony for a conversation on how competitive aggression has served him well—in football, marriage, business and beyond. 

There's nothing aggressive about staying in "holy huddles" of people who already think like you do. Brian invites his friend, Chris Seelbach, Cincinnati's first openly gay elected city council member, to talk about their aggressive move to pursue friendship, and to demonstrate what it looks like to disagree well. 

Being aggressive means finding worth in people and places other people want to ignore. Brian sits down with Beth Guckenberger, author and co-director of Back2Back Ministries, to hear about her aggressive choice to see value in orphaned and vulnerable children—both abroad and at home. 

Aggression isn't only for the young. Brian is joined by 71 year-old radio legend, Bill Cunningham, for an unfiltered discussion around work, marriage, and learning to make decisions for the long-haul. 

Many kids grow up dreaming of becoming the star player for their hometown team. For most of us, it stops there. But for Nick Hagglund, MLS star defender for FC Cincinnati, that dream has become reality. But it didn't happen overnight. And it didn't happen passively. 

Who is the most powerful woman in banking? Teresa Tanner, that's who. Hear her story, from working the counter at McDonalds to the C-suite of a Fortune 500 company. How did she do it? Aggressive moves.