Blaine Anderson is a dating coach for men, and the founder and CEO of Dating By Blaine. In this episode we explore dating dynamics in today’s world, covering everything from navigating dating apps to the importance of in-person connections. We discuss overcoming approach anxiety, breaking the touch barrier, building confidence, and strategies to bu…

Chris Huntsman is a newly retired business owner who recently undertook a 40-day water-only fast. We discuss why Chris challenged himself with this extreme 40 day fast and explore the discipline and mental fortitude required to complete it. Chris details the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of his fast, discussing how it transformed his rela…

Sean O'Connell is a former MMA fighter and current commentator as well as the voice for Utah football! We touch on Sean's career in MMA, the impact of physical training on confidence, and the changes in his life after winning a million dollars in MMA before shifting the discussion to the BYU / Utah rivalry game and the shifts in college football. W…

Mark Henick is a mental health advocate, bestselling author, and keynote speaker known for his TED talk on mental health. Mark shares his powerful personal journey through depression and suicidal ideation, explaining how the intervention of a stranger saved his life and inspired him to dedicate his career to mental health advocacy. We talk about th…

Richard Cooper is an entrepreneur, private equity investor, content creator, best selling author, speaker, and high performance coach known online as "The Unplugged Alpha". Richard has garnered over 1 Billion views on YouTube with his takes on men, masculinity, society, life, money, and relationships. We discuss Cooper's perspective on modern mascu…

As men, and as Americans, we have an obligation to make the best informed decisions we can when it comes to voting. While I don't tell others who to vote for, I beleive that we need to know the reasons we are voting for who we are voting for. I don't vote for sides, I vote for policies and values. In this episode I discuss the Political Views of a …

Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage is an former baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in the MLB between 1972 and 1994. He pitched for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. We dive into Goose’s outspoken views on modern baseball, his experiences with legendary players, and unforgettable career m…

Jermaine Dye is the 2005 World Series MVP and a legendary former MLB player. Jermaine played for the Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and the Chicago White Sox. We discuss Jermaine's journey through baseball, including his memorable career moments such as winning the World Series and the challenges of maintaining mental resili…

Dr. Nick Howland is a plastic surgeon and host of "The Naked Patient Podcast" as well as one of my best friends since we were 12. The conversation covers a variety of topics, from the inner work required in personal and professional growth to the lessons learned through deep friendships and emotional experiences. We also explore the concept of masc…

Tony Finau is one of the top professional golfers on the PGA Tour. We discuss Tony's journey from humble beginnings in Rose Park, Utah, to becoming one of the top golfers on the PGA Tour. Tony shares stories about his early passion for golf, inspired by Tiger Woods, the challenges of breaking into a sport dominated by different socioeconomic backgr…

Making friends as an adult is challenging, particularly for men. Statistics show a decline in close friendships and an increase in people heading to Google for answers on where to find friends as an adult. In this episode of Real Men, Real Conversations, I give 18 strategies to help men connect and build meaningful friendships. If you're wanting to…

Connor Dehlin is a seasoned public speaker, author, and member of We Are The They (WATT). Connor shares his journey from a young singer to a sought-after speaker who has delivered over 10,000 hours on various stages. We talk about the significance of mastering public speaking, transitioning from speaking on other people’s materials to developing hi…

David Siegel is the former CEO of Investopedia, Seeking Alpha, and the popular community tech MeetUp. David shares his journey through various leadership roles, emphasizing the value of community and his learnings as a CEO. We talk about the importance of being a kind, yet strong leader, and David delves into his experience managing Meetup during i…

Cory Clark is a mental health therapist specializing in helping sales professionals. Corey shares insights from his unique approach as "The Sales Therapist," offering a blend of therapy and coaching to address the mental and emotional challenges that salespeople face. We discuss the importance of vulnerability, addressing trauma, and how mental hea…

Tim Oyler is is a retired entrepreneur that recently sold his business to private equity after years of the grind. We discuss Tim's unexpected exit from the business, his newfound freedom in retirement, and how he's spending his time now. Tim also shares insights on how he built his company from scratch, starting with energy rebates and insulation …

GS Youngblood coaches men in relationship how to live, love, and lead from their Masculine core. He is the author of "The Masculine in Relationship", which lays out a three-part blueprint for developing more Masculine energy. We discuss how men can embody healthy masculinity in their relationships and dive deep into concepts such as emotional safet…

Jordan Stevenson is a Navy EOD veteran who survived a life-threatening injury after being shot in the head while on deployment in Afghanistan. Despite the injury leaving him in a coma, resulting in the loss of his leg and partial arm paralysis, Jordan made an inspiring recovery. He is now a motivational speaker and author of the book "Unstoppable"J…

Matthew Wadiak is the co-founder of Blue Apron, a business service that appealed to home cooks looking for fresh meals delivered to their home that they could then cook. Blue Apron IPO'd at $2 Billion. We discuss the creation of Blue Apron, the challenges of scaling a business, and the unsustainable practices in the modern food system, especially i…

Craig Smith is a therapist that helps others eliminate barriers in their minds and create the life they deserve and desire through mindset shifts. He's also the founder of The Greatest Day Mindset as well as the creator of The Focus Journal a daily guide to personal development and focus! In this episode Craig and I go over the power of extreme foc…

In this episode of Real Men, Real Conversations, I discuss the importance of remaining silent in key moments. There's a power to our words words, and reacting emotionally often leads to regret. Often times—when angry, when gossiping, when offering unsolicited advice, and during heated arguments—it's better to cultivate discipline and emotional cont…

Ashleigh Di Lello is a former contestant on Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance who is now the founder & creator of Bio Emotional Healing, a process she uses to help clients around the world rewire their subconscious mind to finally break free from negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotions to thrive in their lives! Ashleigh share…

Nate Rasmussen is the newly appointed head baseball coach at Utah Valley University (UVU). We discuss Nate's journey to becoming a head coach, reflect on his father's influence, his experience in college and professional baseball, and his return to UVU after coaching stints in various programs. While baseball and coaching is a big part of this epis…

Jordan March is a top real estate agent in Manhattan and star of the Netflix show "Owning Manhattan." He's a managing partner of the Empire Collective Team at SERHANT and has closed over $1 Billion in sales. We discuss Jordan's journey into real estate and the changing dynamics of the industry. Jordan shares insights into the highly competitive New…

Dinesh Moorjani was the Founder & CEO of Hatch Labs Inc, a lab to build new mobile ventures from ground up, where he cofounded Tinder in 2012. Dinesh is currently the Founding Partner of Time Zero Capital. We discuss Dinesh's time at Tinder and why it took off like wildfire, the genius behind the business in a time that dating sites and apps alread…

Layla Taylor is one of the stars on the new Hulu hit reality TV show "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives". We discuss the friendships portrayed on the show, her conversion to the LDS Church, and her personal journey navigating faith, motherhood, and relationships. We also dive into the social media impact of the show and her perspective on empowering…

Tommy McCollister is a keynote speaker, coach, and expert in helping christian men transform their marriage. Our conversation delves deep into the importance of leadership in marriage, the role of faith, and the significance of vulnerability in building a strong connection between spouses. Tommy shares his personal journey, including struggles with…

Before you lead others, you must lead yourself. Regarldess of your level of leadership, there are components of leadership that are often overlooked. In this episode of Real Men, Real Conversations, I go over the 10 components of leadership that you're overlooking, and how if you implement these elements into your life, you'll have the tools requir…

Brad Sumrok is a seasoned real estate investor with over 7,700 units under his belt and a track record of guiding students through more than $6 billion worth of real estate transactions. Brad shares his journey into real estate starting with small multifamily units and growing into large-scale syndications. He emphasizes the importance of resilienc…

Travis Richey mentors 1%ers on money and mindset, but what makes his story unique is that he transformed his life after serving time in prison. While incarcerated, Travis developed a financial literacy program for the inmates of his prison, and now shares that program with over 500,000 inmates across the U.S. We discuss the failures of the prison s…

Rodney Norman is a comedian and online superstar with his videos gaining millions of views worldwide. His style incorporates motivational speeches into a slightly drunken, rambling character that is catching on with more people every day. Rodney and I sit down and reminisce on our days doing stand up comedy together, our best nights, and our worst …

Ricky Williams is a former runningback in the NFL for 11 seasons. During his NCAA career, Ricky broke Tony Dorsett's 20 year record for career yards with 6,279 yards and won the Heisman Trophy in 1998. He was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015. In true Ricky Williams fashion, the conversation delves deeper than sports, fo…

Jim McMahon is a former quarterback who played in the NFL for 15 seasons. McMahon played college football for the BYU Cougars, where he won the Davey O'Brien Award and the Sammy Baugh Trophy as a senior. He was the quarterback during the 1980 Holiday Bowl also known as the "Miracle Bowl", in which he brought his team back from 20 points down with 4…

Jimbo Fisher is a college football coach who most recently served as the head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies from 2018 until 2023. Prior to that, he led the Florida State Seminoles to a BCS National Championship victory in 2014. We discuss the difficulties of coaching these days and how fast things are changing with NIL coming into play. Jimbo share…

Robert Griffin III, (RG3) is the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner & former NFL player for eight seasons, most notably with the Washington Redskins. We sit down and reflect on Robert's journey from high school to winning the Heisman and becoming an NFL quarterback, highlighting the challenges and perseverance required to achieve success. He discusses the …

Steve Eckert is is a former marine and Personal Discipline and Development Accountability Coach that helps fathers have more meaning, build more muscle, make more money, and create time freedom for their families. He has built several successful companies and brands from scratch in the Coaching and Fitness industries. In this episode we talk about …

Ben Greenfield is a biohacker, nutritionist, physiologist, fitness coach, competitive athlete and New York Times bestselling author of 13 books. We discuss everything from how to eat healthy when you eat out, to top biohacks to improve your life, to the pros and cons of psychedelics, to how to naturally increase your testosterone. If you're interes…

Instant gratification is fleeting...the only way to get that fulfillment you're looking for is DELAYED gratification. Putting in the effort and reaping the rewards. This is why patience is so important. It's required for fulfillment and true success. So stop giving up what you want most for what you want today. Join the Real Men, Real Conversations…

Nick Freitas is a former Green Beret, political figure and social media influencer. Nick has been a member of the Virginia House of Delegates since 2016. Nick offers some common sense in chaos and shares his insights on raising children, being a great husband and father, and defending freedom and liberty. Nick's Instagram Check out my men's coachin…

Spring Bengtzen is the CEO of one of the largest real estate teams in the country. She is recognized year after year as a top 1% performer ad in 2023, her team sold 750 homes for $350,000,000 in volume, making her one of the fastest-growing teams in the country. Spring shares a traumatic story from a boating accident that should have killed her, an…

Matt Griner is a relationship coach that helps others heal their relationships through understanding their emotions. He's also the co-host, along with his wife Lauren, of the Grind Together podcast! We talk all things relationships in this one...the number one reason couples fight, the main causes of divorce, and how we beleive their are a whole bu…

Leila Hormozi is an entrepreneur, investor, and operator best known as the co-founder and CEO of Acquisition.com, which she founded with her husband Alex Hormozi. She's also founded and scaled three companies to $120M+ without taking on outside capital, and amassed a large following across all her social platforms. We discuss how the “not knowing” …

There is a real need to talk about men's mental health, and so few are doing it. George runs the IG page TheTinMen and puts a focus on widening perspectives around men, uncomfortable conversations, and ugly truths. We talk about how past times do not equal the current times, why the antidote to male suicide is looked down upon, what it means to be …

If you don’t respect yourself, how can you love other humans? If you don’t have self-respect, how can you have a business that you’re proud of? How can you even wake up and enjoy the day if you don’t respect the person that you are? In this episode of Real Men, Real Conversations, we dive into self-respect, why some people don’t have it, and the th…

Jeff Frazier is a decorated Army veteran, a husband and the father of seven beautiful children, as well as the founder of StimPack, a company dedicated to helping lift Haiti through a variety of means. While working in Haiti last year, Jeff was kidnapped by a gang and held for ransom for 43 days. We discuss his experience being held captive and wha…

Todd Sylvester is a Mental Fitness Coach for those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, anxiety, and depression. Todd is also a sought after motivational speaker, best selling author, and podcast host. We discuss what it takes to get out of the victim mindset and overcome setbacks (extreme accountability), how to change your identity, and wha…

Ry Fry is a leader at LifeVantage and owner of LV Coaching where he trains and coaches MLM distributors on how to succeed in sales. With over 140,000 in his downline, Ry Fry has made a name for himself in the network marketing industry. He's also an author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and member of We Are The They. We talk about Ry Fry’s st…

Jeff Hayes is a renowned documentary filmmaker known for his impactful films that inspire movements. Some of his better known projects include Fahrenhype 9/11, On Native Soil, The Real Anthony Fauci, and most recently The Real RFK. We discuss his most recent work, 'The Real RFK, the critical issues of the current political landscape, and his experi…

Rob O'Neill is a former US Navy SEAL. Rob was one of 23 SEALs that touched down in Osama Bid Laden's compound during Operation Neptune Spear and is credited with taking the shot that killed Osama Bin Laden. We discuss the Bin Laden raid and how it went down but more importantly, what Rob did prior to that mission that put him in the position to be …

Brad Jensen is better known on social media as "The Sober Bodybuilder". He is a nutrition and fitness coach as well as the owner of Key Nurtition. Brad is known as The Sober Bodybuilder as he overcame a decade-long battle with addiction, which he is now over 11 years sober. In this episode we touch on the problem with misinformation in the health i…

Henry Cejudo is an Olympic Gold wrestler and UFC champion. Henry is only the fourth UFC fighter to hold titles in two different weight classes simultaneously, and the second to defend titles in two different weight divisions. We go over how he got to where he is today and his fights, what it looks like to set big goals, and finding motivation for t…