The Working Experience

Coach John is the athletic director and head football coach at Laney College in Oakland California, 2018 CCCAA State Champions and he was also named Coach of the Year.  He is also featured in the Netflix series Last Chance U. We discuss what it takes to be a great player, a great coach, and a quality human being. Enjoy.

Donna Edwards, the first African-American woman to represent Maryland spent many years in Washington DC, working for the interests of her constituents and for the interests of the American people. She believes in the power of government to do good and tells us how that can happen. Listen and learn!

Beth Thornley is a singer/songwriter whose songs have appeared in movies and TV shows. She offers great insight into what it takes to make it in the film industry and also into the creative process itself. Bottom line: show up and get to work! For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com

Flying Private.  Check!   John has a fascinating discussion about the reasonable way to fly private with Nick Tarascio, CEO of Ventura. Owning a plane is not as expensive as one would think!  You dont need to be a billionaire to fly private, just skip to the head of the line with Ventura!  Oh, and they also transport organs! Nick's website and Social Media links are below: Webs...

Joe Biden is the President Elect and Donald Trump isn't going to go graciously - he is fighting it on the courts state by state.  Will it go to the Supreme Court?  Will the 12th Amendment come into play!?!  Fun times...However, Guliani did provide some great comic relief with his press conference, so we have to thank him for that. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit u...

Its another audio Masterclass - short, concise advice to kill it at life and work! Etiquette tips for the virtual meetings!  Remember to wear pants! Enjoy!

You want to be the boss and start your own business? You need to do your research. You need a plan. You need to be responsive to your customers. You need a revenue stream  And you need to keep an eye on that money!  Dream your dream but keep an eye on reality. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com

Matty K and John take a deep dive into Mike Lindell, the founder of 'My Pillow'  Let's just say we both brought 10 pillows each to prevent insomnia, sleep apnea, fibromyalgia, and multiple sclerosis.  We also think the pillows prevent Covid...but you need at least 3. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com

Its another audio Masterclass - short, concise advice to kill it at life and work! How to avoid failing in business!  Enjoy!

Matty K talks with independent filmmaker Liz Manashil about the ins and outs of creating a movie. From script to screen, Liz describes the process of writing, directing, casting and raising money for a film. She also gives us valuable insights into her philosophy of what makes a story compelling. Enjoy! For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com

Parties for wealthy hedge fund brokers and Silicon Valley CEOs seem spontaneous and glamorous but they are carefully orchestrated by "promoters" who get the gorgeous models to come to the clubs to provide an attractive atmosphere. As long as those rich guys drop six figures on a bar tab, they are the center of attention! For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexp...

Matty K dropping some wisdom on 'ya!  Having a plan gives your team confidence in you and it gives you confidence in yourself. That confidence will make your project successful. So, you want to crush it in life and business...have a plan mofo! For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com

With all that is happening in the world right now this podcast could not be more timely. Prof. Eric Orts of The Wharton School studies the intersection of politics, business and the environment. He offers his insights into our current climate and suggestions on how to create a more equitable and livable society. Enjoy. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexper...

Matty K and John dive into all the conspiracy theories floating around Jefferey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

Will NYC survive Covid-19?  Will everyone return to work, what about the rich?  How many restaurants and bars will go under?  Will de Blasio go down with the ship?

Its another audio Masterclass - short, concise advice to kill it at life and work! How to invest like a baller.  Get ready to become the next Warren Buffett! Enjoy!

Swiss financial giant Credit Suisse has been using companies such as Investigo to spy on current and former employees. The CEO denies all knowledge of this but they are being investigated by banking regulators for this practice. How many other companies spy on their employees? Maybe more than you think. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com

Its another audio Masterclass - short, concise advice to kill it at life and work! How to spot and avoid a Narcissit! Enjoy!

Tara Blair Ball offers a compelling story of her journey as an entrepreneur. Tara  is an author and coach who draws upon her own experiences to help people develop healthy relationships and examine their own behavior when the relationship is not so healthy. She has 300,000-500,000 new readers on Medium per month and is the author of the popular memoir, "The Beginning of the End".  You ca...

Its another audio Masterclass - short, concise advice to kill it at life and work! How to master working from home! Enjoy!

Paul Kandarian has had a fascinating career in journalism and acting. He has great stories and advice about both professions. And he is just a hell of an interesting guy to talk to. Enjoy. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com

Less than lethal weapons are being touted as more sensible and humane tools for law enforcement to deal with disturbances and subdue individuals. However, do not be fooled by the name; these weapons, which include: rubber bullets, tear gas, Tasers, and stun grenades can cause serious damage. And they do not address the larger problems such as racism and poverty. Maybe the more important question i...

Nara Garber is an independent filmmaker and owner of Lucky Penny Pictures. Nara and I had a fascinating discussion about documentary films: the process by which a filmmaker can get funding for a project and the philosophy and aesthetic choices a documentarian makes in presenting a subject. And we riffed on our favorite films! You can learn a lot from her. Enjoy! For more content, articles, videos...

Its another audio Masterclass - short, concise advice to kill it at life and work! How to not become broke and spend all of you hard earned cash! Enjoy!

Against many odds, the ACA has survived for 10 years. It has brought health insurance to millions of people who didn't have it before. However, it is not without its problems. Many are still "underinsured" and still face hardships. Hopefully, we will make more progress in the future. For more content, articles, videos and merch visit us at http://theworkingexperience.com