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What does it take to go from sleeping on the streets to building billion-dollar businesses and earning a knighthood for changing lives? On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host Jonathan Quick sits down with Sir Marco Robinson to explore one of the most extraordinary entrepreneurial journeys you'll ever hear. Growing up homeless, Marco refused to let his circumstances define his future....

What does it take to leave everything behind, start over in a new country, and build a nationally recognized brand? On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host Jonathan Quick sits down with Zuly Matallana , Founder and CEO of TIARA Bliss , to share the remarkable journey that began in Colombia, continued through Canada, and ultimately led to building a thriving business in the United States. Z...

What if the next great airline isn't built by aviation executives—but by entrepreneurs bold enough to challenge an entire industry? In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host Jonathan Quick sits down with entrepreneurs Rob Fitzpatrick and Sir Marco Robinson to share the vision behind Naked Diablo Airlines . Together, they discuss why they believe modern air travel has lost its sense of ho...

What if generosity could become contagious? Millions of people have watched Bob Schober hand cash to complete strangers, pay rent for families facing eviction, surprise hardworking people with life-changing gifts, and inspire others to perform their own random acts of kindness. But behind every viral video is a man whose own life was transformed by redemption, faith, and second chances. In this in...

On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Jayde Laws, founder of Mailzy, one of the fastest growing names in the email marketing world. Jayde has helped generate more than $500 million in revenue for brands and has worked with companies like Magic Mind, helping businesses scale through smarter email marketing, customer retention, and high converting campaigns. In thi...

Welcome back to Stories Worth Hearing with host John Quick. In this episode, John sits down with Jonathan Roberts from the Elliott Group for a raw and honest conversation about life, business, faith, family, and what success really looks like behind the scenes. Jonathan shares his journey from struggling in school and serving nearly eight years in the Army, to chasing money through sales and event...

On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down with entrepreneur and investor Rob Fitzpatrick, joined by his son, for a conversation about how business begins, how brands are built, and why family remains at the center of everything they do. Rob shares how he first got started in business, the lessons he learned along the way, and what first drew him into building a tequila c...

On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Jason Cooper, whose powerful life story is now reaching audiences through the documentary Adversity: The Jason Cooper Story. After a devastating car accident left him paralyzed, Jason was told he might never walk again. What followed became a remarkable journey of faith, determination, discipline, and refusing to accept that...

On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down with Billy McFarland , the entrepreneur widely known for the story behind the Fyre Festival , for an open conversation about ambition, accountability, and redemption. Billy shares how his entrepreneurial journey began long before the headlines. As a middle school student, he bought a server and started a small website domain host...

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down with Derek Webb , one of the most influential figures in modern Christian music and a founding member of Caedmon’s Call . Webb helped define an era of Christian music, with career sales approaching one million records , ten GMA Dove Award nominations , three Dove Award wins , and six number one Christian radio hits . His impact o...

Brian Recker shares his personal journey of faith, theology, and transformation. Raised as a pastor’s kid, Brian grew up immersed in evangelical Christianity, attended Bob Jones University, and later became an evangelical pastor himself. In this conversation with host John Quick, Brian reflects on the theological questions that began to trouble him over time and ultimately led him to step away fro...

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick welcomes Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau , for a wide ranging conversation about leadership, innovation, and national identity. President Whipps reflects on what makes Palau a truly unique country, from its deep cultural roots and natural beauty to its close knit communities and global outlook. The conversation expl...

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down with Danny Murphy, a journalist, host, and pop culture commentator who has built a career by mixing humor, honesty, and hard work. Danny shares how he got started in media, the risks he took along the way, and what he learned from navigating the fast paced world of entertainment and pop culture journalism. The conversation dives...

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down with Dr. Morgan for an honest conversation about relationships, self awareness, and why so many people find themselves stuck in the same emotional patterns. Dr. Morgan shares what led her into coaching and relationship work, and how her own experiences shaped the way she helps others today. The conversation explores why chemistry...

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden for an open and personal conversation about her journey into medicine and the experiences that shaped her views as a physician. Dr. Bowden reflects on when she first decided to pursue a medical career and how years of working directly with patients influenced her approach to care. The conversation expl...

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down with singer songwriter Lexie for an engaging conversation about music, creativity, and storytelling. Lexie shares how she first got into music and the moment it became something she wanted to pursue seriously. She talks about the artists who have influenced her sound and how those influences shape the way she approaches songwriti...

Host John Quick sits down with Governor Mike Dunleavy for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation on Stories Worth Hearing . In this episode, Governor Dunleavy opens up about his genuine friendship with President Donald Trump, why Trump has such a deep love for Alaska, and how their relationship continues to deliver meaningful benefits for Alaskans. John and the Governor also dig into the legacy...

Welcome to "Stories Worth Hearing," where your host, John Quick, explores the intersection of technology and social impact. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence with Laura McGorman from Meta. Laura, who leads the AI for Good team, introduces us to Meta's innovative AI tools, Llama and Segment Anything. These tools are revolutionizing disaster...

In this powerful episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Governor Eric Greitens for one of his most candid and compelling conversations yet. Governor Greitens discusses the current state of the country, the direction of President Trump’s second term, and the real changes happening across America. He breaks down what strong leadership looks like, how morale shifts inside th...

In this special episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick —who also writes his own national column for Newsmax —sits down with Christopher Ruddy , the founder and CEO behind one of America’s most impactful media success stories. Founded in 1998, Newsmax began as a small digital publication with a bold mission: to bring trustworthy, engaging journalism to the American people. Today, it has...

If you’ve ever dreamed about starting a podcast, this episode gives you a rare look at what it’s really like — from someone living it right now. Host John Quick sits down with Manny Coelho , creator and host of The State I Am In — an in-person, long-form podcast that explores the people, stories, and ideas shaping life in Alaska. Together, they dive into the realities of building a show from scrat...

Welcome to Stories Worth Hearing . I’m your host, John Quick, and today we’ve got a special episode for all the country music fans out there. My guests are Lan Law — the powerhouse brother duo of Lance Curtis and Lawson Wayne. Lan Law has been making serious waves in the country scene. They’ve opened for iconic names like Collin Raye, Gene Watson, and Confederate Railroad. They’ve also had the cha...

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down with Gil Dezer, the Miami developer who turned bold ideas into global landmarks. From his father’s first development in New York to his own groundbreaking partnership with President Donald Trump on the Trump Towers, Gil has carried forward a family legacy while reshaping the skyline of South Florida. Now, he’s raising the bar aga...

The John Lee Bishop story is almost too unbelievable to be true. He built a thriving megachurch of more than 5,000 people, spoke at Christian events across the globe, and published widely read Christian books. But when his life took a shocking turn that pulled him into the world of a drug cartel and ultimately landed him in federal prison, many assumed that would be the end of his story. Instead,...

What if you could earn a fully accredited college degree for the price of your monthly phone bill? That’s not a fantasy—it’s reality at Newlane University . In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down with Dr. Ben Blair , co-founder of Newlane, to explore how his bold vision is disrupting higher education. Newlane offers competency-based, self-paced programs that let stude...