Travis Makes Friends

Michael Smoak breaks down how to overcome your fear of posting online, stop overthinking content, and start creating in a way that actually helps people. If you’ve been sitting on ideas, waiting for the “right time,” or worrying too much about what people will think, this conversation will challenge you to get moving and put your message out there. In this episode of the Travis Makes Friends podca...

Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss joins Travis to unpack how he went from being "eminently unqualified" to negotiating life-or-death situations at Chase Manhattan Bank and beyond. He shares the moment a team leader told him to volunteer on a suicide hotline—advice she gave to 1,000 people but only two ever acted on—and how that single decision opened the door to a 24-year FBI career. Chris...

Former New York City nightclub promoter Scott Harrison joins Travis to unpack how a decade of chasing status and excess led him to walk away from everything and start Charity: water. He shares the health scare and existential crisis that pushed him onto a hospital ship in post‑war Liberia, where he saw firsthand that up to half of local disease was caused by dirty water and that clean water projec...

Jack Carr is a former Navy SEAL, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and creator of The Terminal List. In this episode, Jack joins Travis Chappell to talk about the future of the Jack Carr universe, including The Terminal List, Dark Wolf, True Believer, The Fourth Option, and the possibility of video games. Jack shares how his books became a Prime Video series starring Chris Pratt, why Taylor Ki...

Retired Marine Corps officer, combat veteran, and former F/A-18 pilot, Dave Berke deployed twice from the USS John C. Stennis in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He served three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN as Training Officer and senior staff pilot. He also worked as a Forward Air Controller during urban combat in Ramadi, Iraq, supporting SEAL Task Unit Bruiser. Dave was t...

Dave Berke is a retired US Marine Corps Officer, TOPGUN Instructor, and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Development Officer. As a F/A-18 pilot, he deployed twice from the USS John C Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN where he served as the Training Officer, the s...

Darren Prince, International Best Selling author of his memoir Aiming High, is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction/mental health and recovery. Through his agency, Prince Marketing Group, he represents icons Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Jerry West, Dominique Wilkins, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Chevy Chase, Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards, Carmen Electra, and many other...

*Originally Released Aug 12, 2025* In this unfiltered episode of the Travis Makes Friends podcast, host Travis Chappell reunites with comedian and podcaster Zach Justice for a hilarious and heartfelt chat. They dive into Zach's decision to end his hit show Dropouts after five years, wild blind dating mishaps (including a fentanyl-fueled park interruption), navigating fame, entrepreneurship lessons...

In this episode of the Travis Makes Friends podcast, host Travis dives deep into health, longevity, and biohacking with Dr. Jeffrey Gross, a renowned neurological surgeon and regenerative medicine expert. From the truth about GLP-1 peptides and testosterone therapy to debunking cholesterol myths and exploring stem cell treatments, this conversation unpacks cutting-edge insights for optimizing your...

In this explosive episode of Travis Makes Friends, UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture reveals the untold story behind his journey from a fatherless teen trying to get noticed on the wrestling mat to becoming “The Natural”—one of the greatest legends in MMA. From Olympic-level discipline to life-changing phone calls, this is about grit, legacy, and raw transformation. If you like this, click subscribe...

Join us on the Travis Makes Friends podcast as we dive into an incredible conversation with Michelle 'Mace' Curran, a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran and former Thunderbird lead solo pilot. From her small-town roots in Wisconsin to flying F-16s in combat and inspiring audiences as a motivational speaker, Michelle shares her journey, the challenges of being a female fighter pilot, and insights fro...

Travis Makes Friends episode featuring serial entrepreneur and investor Mike Lazerow—co-founder of Buddy Media (sold to Salesforce for ~$1B), early Golf.com success story, and seed investor in Liquid Death. Mike shares the raw journey from shoveling snow in DC suburbs to making $1M by 22, surviving dot-com bankruptcies (including buying back Golf.com), investor lawsuits/death threats from friends...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Relationships are the most important asset we have in life, and in this episode of Travis Makes Friends, Travis sits down in‑studio with behavioral scientist and author Jon Levy to unpack the science of how to build them intentionally. Jon went from overweight, broke, and hitting snooze every morning to hosting underground dinners and invite‑only events for Olympians, Nobel la...

In this episode of Travis Makes Friends, Travis sits down with Ancestry.com co‑founder Paul Allen and sales legend Jeremy Miner (founder of 7th Level and creator of NEPQ) for a deep dive into entrepreneurship, high‑level sales communication, AI, and the loneliness epidemic. They unpack Paul’s journey from anti‑business academic to tech founder, Jeremy’s path from broke college student to multiple...

In this clip from Travis Makes Friends, Travis sits down with John Gafford, entrepreneur and author of Escaping the Drift. John shares his powerful journey about taking responsibility for one's life, the challenges of his 20s, and valuable lessons on building genuine friendships, wealth, and success. From nightclub management to real estate investing, John offers candid insights and actionable adv...

Michelle Curran: Why Only 2% of Fighter Pilots Are Women & How I Beat The Odds Join us on the Travis Makes Friends podcast as we dive into an incredible conversation with Michelle 'Mace' Curran, a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran and former Thunderbird lead solo pilot. From her small-town roots in Wisconsin to flying F-16s in combat and inspiring audiences as a motivational speaker, Michelle share...

What actually happens to your body when you smoke, vape, or use nicotine pouches like Zyn? In this episode, we dive into one of the most debated topics in health: nicotine and smoking. I’ve pulled together insights from some of the smartest voices I know on the subject: Justin Cottle (Institute of Human Anatomy) – breaks down what smoking and vaping really do to your lungs, whether cigars are “bet...

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Travis Makes Friends podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to have a true powerhouse with us—Shea Fisher! She’s a singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, wife, and mom of three who’s built incredible brands like Shea Baby, now in over 2,500 stores, and Fit with Shea. After years of dominating the business world, Shea’s back to her musical roots with her latest single, “EVERYTH...

Join us on this episode of the Travis Makes Friends podcast as we dive deep with Pace Morby, a real estate powerhouse and community builder! From launching the world’s largest real estate community in a Circle K parking lot to helping a homeless woman become a homeowner in just 20 days, Pace shares his journey, creative finance strategies, and why real estate remains the ultimate wealth-building v...

Hey everyone, welcome to another episode of Travis Makes Friends! This time, I’m diving deeper into my friendship with the hilarious Nikki Howard. We’re talking comedy, storytelling, and the wild world of content creation—from her love for sketch comedy to her big-picture goals of crafting long-form narratives on screen. Nikki shares updates on her latest projects, including her web series and a n...

Welcome to The Travis Makes Friends Podcast, where we dive into building better relationships and uncovering the truth about human connections. In this episode, we’re joined by Emmy-winning TV producer and podcast host Johnathan Walton, who shares his chilling personal story of being scammed out of nearly $100,000 by a professional con artist. From his hit podcast Queen of the Con to his new book,...

Are you ready to take control of your health and uncover the truth about what’s holding you back? In this powerful episode of the Travis Makes Friends podcast, host Travis Chappell sits down with health and science journalist Max Lugavere, New York Times bestselling author of Genius Foods, Genius Life, and Genius Kitchen. Together, they dive deep into the four major killers threatening your future...

In this unfiltered episode of the Travis Makes Friends podcast, host Travis Chappell reunites with comedian and podcaster Zach Justice for a hilarious and heartfelt chat. They dive into Zach's decision to end his hit show Dropouts after five years, wild blind dating mishaps (including a fentanyl-fueled park interruption), navigating fame, entrepreneurship lessons from family and mentors like Alex...

In this episode of the Travis Makes Friends podcast, host Travis dives deep into health, longevity, and biohacking with Dr. Jeffrey Gross, a renowned neurological surgeon and regenerative medicine expert. From the truth about GLP-1 peptides and testosterone therapy to debunking cholesterol myths and exploring stem cell treatments, this conversation unpacks cutting-edge insights for optimizing your...

In this powerful episode of the Travis Makes Friends podcast, host Travis Chappell sits down with Paul Hutchinson, a key figure behind Sound of Freedom. They dive into the dark realities of child trafficking, the impact of undercover rescue missions, and the fight for transparency in cases like Epstein’s. Paul shares his transformative journey from a life of excess to one of purpose, exploring gra...