Episodes
Jan. 9, 2026
Stop Chasing Quick Fixes and Start Training Your Brain!
Pressure doesn’t disappear under the bright lights; it explodes. We chat with the Phoenix Suns’ performance psychiatrist about how players keep their cool, bounce back from injury, and avoid the flashy “quick fixes” that don’...
Jan. 2, 2026
15-Year-Old Recker Eans Now Pop Star — Here’s How!
What happens when a 15-year-old turns raw talent into a real music career without losing himself? We sit down with Recker Eans and his firefighter dad to hear the story from birthday drum kits to a Republic Records deal and a...
Dec. 26, 2025
You Won’t Believe This Teen Went From Intern to President
She started as a 16-year-old HR intern just trying to pay for acrylic nails. Now she runs Phoenix Raceway. This episode is a full-throttle career story. Growing up in the West Valley, buying a condo at 21, learning money earl...
Dec. 19, 2025
This Soul Food Is More Than a Meal — It’s a Statement!
From a family kitchen to iconic restaurants, Larry “Lolo” White shares how he turned home recipes into Lolo’s Chicken & Waffles and a growing hospitality empire. Hear stories from his record-label days, celebrity encounters, ...
Dec. 12, 2025
The Secret Sauce Behind a Pizza Empire with Joseph Ciolli
Build a global pizza empire without selling out, that’s the story of CEO, Joseph M. Ciolli, behind 50+ Grimaldi's locations and a clean-label sauce brand sold on Amazon, Walmart, and 5,000 stores worldwide. We dive into herit...
Dec. 5, 2025
Gadgets Can’t Fix Health, But This Can!
Boost your heart health with simple, science-backed habits that actually work. Preventive cardiologist, Dr. Jack Wolfson, shares how sleep, clean food, movement, stress management, and toxin reduction improve heart function a...
Nov. 28, 2025
The Van Es Couple Reveals the Secret That Keeps Them Solid
Phones crashed, callers vanished, and even a Disneyland giveaway went sideways— but Johnjay Van Es and his wife, Blake, turned chaos into laughs and real talk. We dive into life at home, rescue dogs, LovePup Family Fest, and ...
Nov. 21, 2025
Is Content Overload Killing Real Learning? Let's Find Out with Pardis Mahdavi
We kick off nervous and end up in one of our boldest chats yet. Our guest, Pardis Mahdavi, has stared down traffickers, survived 33 days in detention, and spent 18 hours in a sealed shipping container with 31 women. She break...
Nov. 14, 2025
Better Questions = Real Trust. Here’s Why!
Chris Tuff went from rock bottom to a life built on better questions, saved asks, and everyday courage. We get into fun, practical tips for actually connecting—why “saving your asks” beats the LinkedIn spam, how a quick video...
Nov. 7, 2025
Radio Host Turned Wellness Fairy Godmother. Here’s the Story!
What if half the “food” in your pantry is actually just keeping you tired and craving more? Let's unpack that. From leaving pop radio to starting Culture Apothecary, we share the real-life health wake-up that changed everythi...
Oct. 31, 2025
Would You Hire for Culture Fit Over Credentials?
What if hiring your next CEO started with a real conversation instead of a job post? Max Hansen, co-founder of Y Scouts, shares how he turned recruiting into a purpose-driven adventure, matching leaders to roles that actually...
Oct. 24, 2025
What Happens When You Challenge Your Body and Mind Daily?
The Foundry: Hot Yoga, Sweat, and Community A tiny hot studio, a stubborn dream, and a community forged in 105 degree. This is how Nicole built The Foundry, a yoga network where people come to sweat, heal, and start over. We dive into first classes that feel impossible, the discipline of the 26 and…
Oct. 17, 2025
Not Your Average 21-Year-Old: Building Habits, Not Hype
What do you get when a 21-year-old skips college, gets married young, and starts building a life from pure purpose? A story that’s equal parts guts, growth, and gratitude. We talk about how a move to Molokai shaped everything...
Oct. 10, 2025
From Rehab to Rebrands: The Comeback Story You Didn’t Expect
Joe Polish: Recovery, Marketing & the Business of Being Human What if the same principles that heal trauma could also build great businesses? Entrepreneur and recovery advocate Joe Polish shares how connection, not competitio...
Oct. 3, 2025
What Do You Gain from Thousands of Hikes If Not Fitness?
Restaurateur Craig DeMarco (Postino, Le Grande Orange) has logged 4,600+ hikes up Camelback Mountain, not for fitness, but as a daily meditation that shaped his approach to parenting, partnership, and community. In this episo...
Sept. 26, 2025
How Close Are We to Training the Body to Kill Cancer?
What if your immune system already knows how to fight cancer, if only it could see it? In this episode, immunotherapy pioneers Dr. Matt Halpert, Dr. Dan Rubin, and Dr. Rafael Gonzalez explain how their breakthrough at Immunos...
Sept. 19, 2025
My Sister’s Job Is Way Cooler Than I Thought
Elvia Van Es Oliva didn’t just “break into” reality TV; she built a whole career out of it. From her very first job as a temp on Rescue 911 to interviewing Steven Spielberg and eventually running shows for Gordon Ramsay’s stu...
Sept. 12, 2025
Are We All Just Zombies in Disguise?
What if you’re being zombified right now, by your phone, your gut microbes, or even your dog? Dr. Athena Aktipis, the “Zombie Professor,” breaks down how unseen forces influence our thoughts and behaviors in ways we don’t rea...
Sept. 5, 2025
The Van Es Family Birthday Special
Family takes the spotlight as JohnJay rings in his birthday with wife Blake and oldest son Jake in a crossover conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt, funny, and real. From marriage communication (including why John admits...
Aug. 29, 2025
What If Every Argument Was a Chance to Get Closer?
What happens when an engineer and a nurse discover their true calling as marriage coaches? Meet Aaron and Jocelyn Freeman, the couple behind a relationship coaching movement that’s helped thousands of partners shift from surv...
Aug. 22, 2025
Turning ADHD Struggles Into Stories
What if all the scattered thoughts, half-finished projects, and “doom piles” weren’t flaws but part of how your brain is uniquely wired? ADHD expert and author Meredith gets real about her late diagnosis and how finally under...
Aug. 15, 2025
Behind the Scenes With the Van Es Family
What do you get when a radio show spinoff turns into a no-filter family chat? JohnJay Van Es and his wife Blake sit down with their son Kemp, who takes over the interview chair with listener questions and his own take on grow...
Aug. 8, 2025
The Motherhood Playbook Nobody Gave You
Modern motherhood, burnout, and building your village—Regina Steele says it’s time to stop doing it alone. In this honest and empowering episode, Regina opens up about her journey from autoimmune struggles to becoming a nutri...
Aug. 1, 2025
Before The Rock Played Him: Who Is Mark Kerr, The Smashing Machine?
MMA legend Mark Kerr’s true story of addiction, redemption, and resilience is raw and unforgettable. From underground fights in Brazil to an upcoming biopic by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Mark Kerr’s life is the stuff of legend and pain. Known as “The Smashing Machine,” Kerr dominated early MMA with…