In this special episode of The Playbook, I sit down with Mike Diamond, author of “A Dose of Positivity: Tools, Techniques, and Strategies to Live Life on Your Terms.” Mike and I talk about the virtues of perseverance and patience, as well as the challenges that come along with maintaining a positive attitude during difficult situations. Mike talks about his ... Show More
Mar 2023
Authenticity Always Wins | Tony Brown, Grammy Award-Winning Record Producer
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Tony Brown, legendary music producer, shares stories about: [4:41] - What he learned from playing with Elvis and his thoughts on the new Baz Luhrmann biopic [11:35] - Why working with Barbra Streisand was one of the biggest turning points in his c ... Show More
21m 30s
Mar 2023
Rick Macci, Hall of Fame Tennis Coach on What it Takes to Achieve Greatness
Rick Macci, Legendary Hall of Fame Tennis Coach and the President & Owner of the Rick Macci Tennis Academy, sits down to discuss: [3:48] - What it means to master the art of coaching and why connecting with your pupil is essential [7:03] - How teachers can help their students shi ... Show More
21m 57s
Mar 2023
Jim Rome, Sports Radio Legend on Creating Success Without Looking For Shortcuts
Something may be burning, but it’s not sports radio legend Jim Rome, host of The Jim Rome Show and The Reinvention Project with Jim Rome, who shares his thoughts on how to build a career in content and what makes an exceptional interview in a clip from Season Two episode of Offic ... Show More
10m 59s
Mar 2021
Joel Embiid's secret skill, Lloyd Pierce's inevitable firing, and your questions
Ben and Mike join their listeners in a live Locker Room chat to talk about Joel Embiid, coach firings, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 23m
Feb 2022
Do Inflated Stats Lead to NBA Playoff Failure? Plus Mark Wahlberg
Russillo shares his theory of how players with historically high usage rates correlate to their team's performance in the NBA playoffs (0:28). Then Ryen talks with actor-producer Mark Wahlberg about his new film, 'Uncharted,' his start in the music industry, some of his past work ... Show More
1 h
Sep 2021
How to Attract Podcast Listeners & Grow an Engaged Audience of Superfans - It's Your Turn to Podcast Series
How can you find your first podcast listeners before you've even started your podcast? In Day 2 of our podcasting series, Cathy shares why the level of engagement is more important than the number of followers, how to create excitement for your show before it launches, and how to ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2021
Adam Grant on the Power of Thinking Again & the Benefits of Impostor Syndrome
What possibilities open up when you're willing to rethink your thoughts and opinions? Adam Grant, organizational psychologist, bestselling author, Wharton professor, and podcast host returns to the show to explore the power of understanding what you don't know. He shares how to u ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2020
John O'Leary's Heroic Story of Surviving Third Degree Burns, Losing His Fingers & Choosing to Live in Awe
How can you stop making excuses and choose to move forward? John O'Leary, bestselling author, world renowned speaker, and podcaster uses his story of surviving a traumatic fire to inspire others to get out of their own way and make the most of their life. He shares a morning rout ... Show More
55m 20s
Dec 2018
NFL Teasers, Best Sports Movies, and Hollywood Talk With Jason Reitman and Joe House | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 452)
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons calls up Joe House to make some ambitious NFL bets (2:58) before sitting down with director Jason Reitman to talk about the Gary Hart story and his new film, 'The Front Runner,' getting unique films made in Hollywood, sports movies, and more (34: ... Show More
1h 57m
Mar 2022
Earn Your Leisure | Ep. 128 | ALL THE SMOKE Full Episode | SHOWTIME Basketball
<p>Brand new, special episode of ALL THE SMOKE is on tap as Matt and Stak are joined by Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, the hosts of the EARN YOUR LEISURE podcast. The crew discusses the podcast game, the money moves behind sports, business and entertainment and discuss how impac ... Show More
1h 16m
Feb 2021
Seth Wickersham on the NFL's Balance of Power. Plus, Life Advice With a Fitness Model (Male).
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Russell Wilson trade rumors heating up (1:30) before talking with ESPN’s Seth Wickersham about NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, negotiating for a 17-game season, maintaining a balance of power in the league, and much more (9:00). Then, ... Show More
1h 14m