The Come Back Kings Podcast

  Episode Summary  In this deeply personal episode, AJ sits down with longtime friend Markus Harris for a conversation AJ admits makes him nervous—because it touches a kind of pain that changes everything. Markus shares his life as a coach, school administrator, mentor, and filmmaker, then opens up about the unimaginable loss of his daughter Deia Wynn, who was killed in her sleep on October 19, 20...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Comeback Kings Podcast, host Aaron James sits down with real estate operator and entrepreneur Joseph Valenzuela for a high-signal conversation on building wealth, rebuilding identity, and scaling the right way. Joseph shares how his real estate journey evolved from a single Airbnb purchase in 2015 into house flipping, apartment projects, and major capital rai...

Episode Summary  In this episode of the Comeback Kings Podcast, host Aaron James sits down with Jonathan Nilsen, a Norway-born publisher now living in Phoenix, Arizona. Jonathan breaks down how he built a high-performing publishing business without writing the books himself, turning demand-driven self-help topics into real income through Amazon KDP and TikTok visibility. But the real tension in th...

EPISODE SUMMARY  People don’t check out of life because they hate life — they hate the life they’re living. In this episode of Comeback Kings , Aaron James sits down with Jermaine T. Johnson for a raw conversation about pain, power, setbacks, and why healing work matters for men who carry a lot… and talk about none of it. Jermaine breaks down what real growth actually takes: confronting trauma, do...

In this episode of the Comeback Kings Podcast, host Aaron James sits down with one of his closest friends and mentors, Dr. Obom Bowen, for a powerful conversation about pain, perseverance, and purpose. From dying on the battlefield to building a life of total freedom by the beach, Dr. Bowen’s journey shows what real resilience looks like. A former U.S. Marine who flatlined in Iraq, survived homele...

In this special solo episode of the Comeback Kings Podcast , host Aaron James opens up about his own comeback — the story behind the movement that’s helping men everywhere rise, rebuild, and reign. After a painful divorce and the loss of the life he had built for eight years, Aaron found himself asking the hardest question a man can face: “Who am I now?” What followed was a journey through identit...

In this episode of the Comeback Kings Podcast , host Aaron James sits down with entrepreneur and founder DeAndre Etherly — the man behind Deezy Decks and Fundraise Me Please . From battling depression at the height of success to building one of the fastest-growing Black-owned fundraising companies in America, DeAndre’s story is one of resilience, leadership, and the mindset it takes to rebuild whe...

In this episode of the Comeback Kings podcast, host Aaron James interviews former MLB All-Star Josh Harrison. They discuss Harrison's journey from being an undersized high school player to a successful 13-year career in Major League Baseball. Harrison shares insights about life after baseball, the challenges he faced, including injuries and the realities of minor league life. He emphasizes the imp...

In this episode, Tyler Jorgenson shares his journey through setbacks, including losing everything during the recession, navigating a difficult divorce, and the importance of mental health and support networks. He emphasizes the significance of gratitude and personal growth, encouraging listeners to focus on what they can control and to seek professional help when needed. Tyler's story is one of re...

In this episode of the Comeback Kings Podcast , host Aaron James welcomes Jason Stewart , better known online as QB Stew . From being ranked the #1 JUCO quarterback in the nation to becoming a millionaire day trader and investor, Jason’s story is one of persistence, faith, and an unshakable drive to win. Jason opens up about the setbacks that shaped him—working minimum-wage jobs, losing relationsh...

In this inspiring episode of the Comeback Kings Podcast , host Aaron James sits down with Terrance Minnoy —international speaker, resilient leadership strategist, author, and founder of Miracle Minnoy Motivation . Terrance shares his incredible story of surviving three strokes in 24 hours and how that experience shaped his outlook on resilience, faith, and leadership. From his days as a Division I...

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