The Burn Podcast by Ben Newman

One of the things I learned early on, was that I need to have a STRONG team around me. The problem that most people run into is they aren't willing to LET GO and build that team.  Too many people are trying to to it all themselves or overstretch the people you DO have into being more than what they are best at. (don't worry, I'm guilty of this too) This week's episode of the Bu...

***YOUR STORY IS YOUR POWER*** Larry Hughes is a 14-Year NBA Veteran. He has played with and against some of the greatest in the world. Jordan… Lebron… Iverson… Not many players in the WORLD  can say the things that Larry Hughes can say… BUT His LEGACY is even bigger than what he’s done on the court. He’s made an immeasurable impact in his hometown of St. Louis and even my children are products of...

“I just knew that when I stepped up to that line, I was going to give them 9 seconds of hell…” -Justin Gatlin @justingatlin Justin Gatlin is a five-time Olympic medalist, a record five-time 100-meter World Championships medalist, and one of the few people on Earth who can say they’ve beaten Usain Bolt in a sprint.  On this episode of #theburnpodcast Ben and Justin dive into the BURN that helped pr...

“Whatever you’re going after, you HAVE to have confidence in your journey. You have to know that you will find a way!” - Jen Cohen This week on The Burn Podcast we wanted to take a special opportunity to revisit a POWERFUL conversation way back from Season 1 with best selling author, fitness expert, and host of the Habits and Hustle Podcast, Jen Cohen! Jen has powered through SO much adversity in...

“I only knew one way to play the game, all in or not at all.” - Chris Pronger This week on #theburnpodcast we were lucky enough sit down with NHL Hall of Fame, Chris Pronger in his home to record this episode but to also talk about his upcoming involvement in our Mental Toughness Forum! Chris is legendary defenseman who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015, and recognized as one of th...

“I think everyone has a little bit of imposter syndrome. What you do in spite of that when you’re uncomfortable is what really matters.” This week on The Burn Podcast we are bringing you a special Team BNC episode with our Creative Director and President of BNC Media, Tyler Kirk. @tylerkirkmedia Tyler is the eyes and ears behind everything we do creatively. From things like The Mental Toughness Fo...

We often talk about capacity and what it truly means to give life YOUR best. On this week’s episode of #theburnpodcast I sit down with serial entrepreneur Blaise Ffrench. @blaiseffrench Blaise has his hands in just about everything. From playing basketball at Saint Peter’s, to being a part of the historic exit of BodyArmor sports drink, and now working with Uptime and some of the largest businesse...

“You can have the balance, you can have the self care… and STILL go after your biggest goals and dreams!” – Jaime Villalovos This week on The Burn Podcast we’re chatting with Jamie Villalovos! Jaime Villalovos grew up in rural Montana, the oldest of six kids. She became a successful entrepreneur and seven-figure earner before the age of thirty. She is an active philanthropist, serving on the board...

This week on #theburnpodcast We sit down with Jessie Ladson @jessieladson.  Jessie is a fierce and humble entrepreneur in the commercial construction space with a tenacity that we can ALL learn from.  He has grown his commercial construction company, Ladson Construction , to over $30 Million in revenue and they aren’t slowing down anytime soon.  In this episode we talk about: -His personal health...

This week is a VERY special week for so many college football players as this is DRAFT WEEK! I can’t help but think about all of the blood, sweat, tears, that all of these young men have shed up until this point. For many, this week has been a dream of theirs since the first time they put on a set of pads… So much leads up to this very special week, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to have a conver...

A bold, courageous, voice of truth and reality living to serve others at his highest capacity. Ed carries a story that I think many of us can relate to on a deep level.  Make sure to tune in to this week's episode of #TheBurnPodcast as we revisit Ben's conversation with Ed Mylett! Ed is on the verge of releasing his new book "The Power of One More" and is giving some INCREDIBLE...

“The key to true growth is we have to have those tough conversations with ourselves and ask, “where am I falling short?” - Trevor Anderson, CSCS Just as #themasters wraps up at Augusta National, we’re talking performance this week with Trevor Anderson, creator of @GOLFleticism, TRX Master trainer, @GolfDigest top 50 golf trainer, and fellow member of the@Punchdenergy family! Trevor has a LONG back...

If you were to lookup the definition of POWERHOUSE in the dictionary, YOU would most definitely see Amy Ledin’s name @amy_ledin Amy Ledin is the Co-Owner and Operator at Lean Bodies Consulting. has been in the online wellness space for over a decade.  Her coaching in this space has led to her passion in helping women build strong personal integrity.  She’s a walking, talking example, having defeat...

Craig Siegel  @Craig Siegel had it “figured out”. He had a stable, lucrative job on Wall Street. His life appeared to be “perfect”… except he was miserable. When the Pandemic hit, Craig took a leap of faith and left that career to pursue his passion. He combined his love for personal growth with his experience on Wall Street into a movement that has impacted people all across the globe. This episo...

Sometimes you come across people in life that you just KNOW have battled through adversity and come out STRONGER because of it… This week’s guest on #theburnpodcast is the walking and breathing example of that kind of person. Mike Claudio @winrateconsulting, has seen the ups the downs and all the obstacles in between. Mike is the founder of WinRate Consulting, author of #TooStrong, and the host of...

This week on the show we are bringing YOU some HEAT! Our guest on #theburnpodcast is Tom Reber @realtomreber, HGTV Host, Speaker, Coach, Author, Host of @Contractorfight Podcast. I can’t say enough about Tom and how he shows up in HIS life. The amount of things he juggles at a VERY high level is nothing short of remarkable. We get into business, mental health, daily routines, and SO much more… Tha...

What is the BURN? This week on the #theburnpodcast the team and I wanted to address a question that we’ve been getting asked a lot lately. “What is the Burn and how can I find mine?” The great thing about uncovering YOUR Burn is that often times people don’t take the time to slow down and evaluate the things that are truly important to them in their life. Inside our coaching work we often see peop...

Josh Pauls was born without tibia bones and had both legs amputated at just 10 months old. Through the support of his parents and friends, he found sled hockey. And he went ALL-IN. His Professional Sled Hockey resume is STACKED. I recently talked with Josh as he is right around the corner from competing in the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing. I couldn’t help but want to revisit our incredi...

This week on #theburnpodcast we’re sitting down with Alec Ingold,(@ai_xlv) Fullback from the Las Vegas Raiders. This young man is as tough as nails and has one INCREDIBLE story. He shares a little bit into the mindset that took him from being undrafted to Raiders Team Captain. I think many of YOU will be inspired by the mentality and poise that he carries into all areas of his life. I’d like to ch...

This week on the podcast we are going THERE with Steve Weatherford.  @Steve Weatherford   Steve is a Super Bowl Champion, Entrepreneur, business owner, podcast host, and all-around fitness GURU. He played in the NFL as a punter who was one of the strongest pound-for-pound players in the NFL. This conversation took an incredible turn before we even hit RECORD and quickly became one of the deepest R...

This week’s guest on #theburnpodcast Bennie Fowler!  He is a Super Bowl Champion, the last player to catch a pass from Peyton Manning, and one of the only players to ever catch a pass from both Peyton and Eli Manning! And he shares some INCREDIBLE stories about playing with them. His extraordinary career in the NFL has crafted a truly UNCOMMON mindset and way of thinking. He has taken those lesson...

“I just think we need to be more like the spartans. Be that person. Charge ahead. Believe in your mission 1000%.” - John Pinelli, CEO Punch’d Energy This week on #theburnpodcast we’re cranking up the ENERGY. We’re sitting down with CEO (Chief Energy Officer) of @Punchdenergy, John Pinelli! Since joining the Punch’d Energy last year, I’ve come to know and respect the journey that John has endured a...

“The #1 way to empower ourselves and other people is through knowledge, so that’s what I did!” -Sarah Dandashy,  @AskAConcierge   This week on #theburnpodcast I’m fired up to be sitting down with concierge, travel expert, and fellow Punch’d Energy family, Sarah Dandashy! Sarah doubled down on providing value and knowledge to the world during the pandemic and has become one of the worlds leading ex...

“I want to make an impact on this world like my mother did. That’s why I strive to be a person of character with or without a football in my hand.” - Skylar Thompson, K-State Fb Quarterback I couldn’t illustrate a better living example of RESILIENCE if I tried. This week on #theburnpodcast we sit down with K-State Quarterback, Skylar Thompson. @skylarjthompson I’ve been blessed to watch this young...

“If you have a person in your life who doesn’t treat you nicely, fire that villain! You cannot allow for that. You’re better than that”. – Heather Monahan @heathermonahan At some point in life each of us have to confront a villain of some sort. Whether it be a toxic boss, bullying co-worker, or the villain between our own two ears, Heather Monahan is joining us on the podcast this week to talk abo...