Richie’s journey into the national and international spotlight began on August 25, 2020, when as a Chief Video Director for The Daily Caller, a conservative website that was founded by Tucker Carlson, he found himself in the middle of craziness and chaos that night in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Just minutes before the shooting began that night, he was int…

Thanks for joining me today for THINK BIG with Michael Zellner podcast sponsored by Sleepy ZZZ’s Masonry. My guest today joining me for Episode 174 for part 3 of my interview with her for the 2 nd week in a row is Dr. Sheila Nazarian. Dr. Nazarian is here again today to talk once again about Israel and about the urgency and importance of our Presid…

Dr. Nazarian is a Jewish Iranian-American plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA with over 850,000 followers on Instagram. She is a very vocal advocate for the state of Israel and the importance of electing Donald Trump on November 5th. As a little child, along with some of her family, she escaped out of Iran in the back of a pick up truck. She has a…

Listen to Episode 172 of my podcast THINK BIG with Michael Zellner with Marissa Lima and Michael Scruggs. My guests today joining me from the American Cancer Society is Marissa Lima, and from Agape Child & Family Services is Michael Scruggs. Marissa Dail Lima's background started in Alumni Relations at Virginia Tech. She did her graduate work at Wa…

Episode 171 with Ephraim Urevbu Welcome to THINK BIG with Michael Zellner podcast sponsored by Sleepy ZZZ’s Masonry. My guest today for Episode 171 is Ephraim Urevbu (E from Uu rev bu). Ephraim is originally from Nigeria and has lived in Memphis now from about 35 years. He’s a founding member of the “South Main arts district.” He is the C.O.O. of (…

Thank you for joining us today for THINK BIG with Michael Zellner podcast sponsored by Sleepy ZZZ’s Masonry. My guest today joining me on the show for the 3 rd time is the wonderful Thaao Penghlis, who is here today to talk about his book, 'Seducing Celebrities…One Meal at a Time.' Thaao is not only a very famous soap opera and television actor, bu…

Welcome to my Podcast: THINK BIG with Michael Zellner sponsored by Sleepy ZZZ’s Masonry. Joining me today for Episode 169 is Hollywood stuntman, Ian Eyre. Ian is a screenwriter, director, producer, 2nd Unit Director, and a stunt performer/coordinator. He also owns Eyre Films, LLC a production company based here in Memphis. His career spans about 25…

Welcome to the THINK BIG with Michael Zellner podcast sponsored by Sleepy ZZZ’s Masonry. Joining me today for Episode 168 is Joel Banes. Joel is the President & CEO of Memphis Capital Group headquartered here in Memphis, Tennessee. He started the company in 2006 under the names Banes Capital Management and Banes Capital Group and in January 2023, t…

Thanks for joining me today for my podcast THINK BIG with Michael Zellner sponsored by Buckley’s Grill and Sleepy ZZZ’s Masonry. My guest today joining me for Episode 167 is Dr. Sheila Nazarian. Dr. Nazarian is a Jewish Iranian-American plastic surgeon and a very vocal advocate for the state of Israel. She is a frequent guest on Newsmax, Fox News, …

David is an award-winning author who written some incredible political and psychological nail-bitters. His new book, Mapping the Night, is coming out in June. He is originally from Palo Alto, California and is the son of Paul D. Bethel, who was a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State. David graduated from Miami Edison High Schoo…

I’m honored to have joining me award-winning filmmaker, founder and Executive Director of the End Jew Hatred movement, The Lawfare Project. She’s an author, and a New York City-based human rights attorney, and a frequent Fox News and Newsmax guest. Her name is Brooke Goldstein. Thanks for joining me today, Brooke.…

Michelle is not only one of the top acting coaches in the world, but she is also an actor, a film and stage director and an author. She has worked with many A-List Actors privately and on set including James Franco, Penelope Cruz, Donald Sutherland, Chris Rock, Luke Wilson, Salma Hayak, Christian Slater, Gerard Butler and many, many more A list act…

Join us for an insightful and engaging conversation with Auburn Head Basketball Coach, Bruce Pearl. Dive into the world of basketball strategy, leadership, and personal insights as Coach Pearl shares his journey and experiences. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a fan of Auburn basketball, or simply curious about the keys to coaching success, thi…

In this episode, Traynor shares the story of how he positively promotes his wife's innovative real estate business, the challenges he has faced throughout his life, and the unique approach that sets his marketing and branding apart.

Don't miss this engaging conversation where David discusses: His career path and the lessons learned along the way: -- The significance of leadership in both personal and professional spheres -- His dedication to public education and how it shapes future generations -- Practical tips for wealth management and financial planning -- His philanthropic…

My guests today on THINK BIG with Michael Zellner podcast are former Memphis Grizzlies Coach and 2 time NBA Champion, Lionel Hollins, former University of Tennessee basketball player and former Dallas Mavericks and professional player, Coach Kevin Whitted, and Heal The Hood Foundation CEO and Founder, LaDell Beamon.…

I sat down with the extraordinary Elizabeth Pipko, an American-Israeli Jewish activist and prominent media personality. With frequent appearances on Fox News, I've had the privilege of discussing the critical issue of fighting antisemitism and Jew hatred with Pipko, who at just 28 years old, has authored three books and speaks six languages fluentl…

Explore the world of construction with Greg Green, the General Superintendent at RKA Construction. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, RKA has been making waves in both residential and commercial projects since its inception in 2011. In this episode, Greg shares insights into RKA's journey, their commitment to quality, and the unique challenges and succes…

In this episode, Master Chef Kelly English shares his remarkable journey from early culinary adventures to becoming a celebrated figure in the food industry. Discover the passion, dedication, and creativity that drive Chef Kelly English as he discusses his experiences, challenges, and the inspirations behind his unique approach to Southern cuisine.…

Abigail Hawk, the talented actress behind the character 1st Grade Detective Abigail Baker on the hit television series Blue Bloods. Abigail shares insights into her character's development, memorable moments on set, and the impact of Blue Bloods on both her career and personal life. As we anticipate the airing of the final episode for the first hal…

Lizzy Savetsky, a very outspoken American Israel activist, a spokesperson on Instagram with almost 400,000 followers, and frequent FOX News Guest, joins THINK BIG with Michael Zellner today. Lizzy and her family were in Israel on that horrific day last October 7th and were lucky to get back to America a few days later. In this podcast, she shares w…

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Shelley Herman, an EMMY-nominated writer, as she shares insights into her remarkable career journey and discusses her captivating book. Shelley shared her experiences in the television industry, from scripting compelling narratives to her Emmy recognition. Discover the creative process behind her book, exp…

Explore expert financial advice from analyst Craig Wiener on effective money management techniques. Learn his secret method for maximizing financial success! Let us know what's your fav line out of this podcast?

Business, Branding, and Marketing Guru, Michael Attias, on Episode 152 of THINK BIG with Michael Zellner Michael is the Founder & CEO of CaterZen, a web-based software company. He is a former franchise co-owner of 2 Corky's BBQ restaurants. Michael is originally from Memphis and now resides in a suburb of Nashville. He is also an author and a forme…

Hitting $100,000,000 in sales in Cutco Cutlery...Don Freda, former Vector Marketing President & CEO joins me for Part 3 of his podcast interview Episode 151 Part 3 with Don Freda Don is an author, trainer, coach, developer of people, mentor, and currently the President & CEO of STRIVE Corporation. He was in the Cutco business from 1971 through 1996…

How did the Twin Towers and Building 7 really collapse? Episode 150 Part 3 with Richard Gage, AIA, an architect for over 30 years. Richard is the founder and former CEO of Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth and if you take the time to watch his presentation, you can judge for yourself what happened because the narrative we were given isn't the…

Blue Bloods Star and Tony Award Winning Actor Gregory Jbara Part 2 on Episode 149 of THINK BIG with Michael Zellner Gregory Jbara got his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the prestigious Juilliard School's drama division after attending the University of Michigan. He has been in numerous tv shows throughout his long acting career, including Friends,…

Award-winning Director Richard Bakewell, on Episode 148 of THINK BIG with Michael Zellner Richard is the founder of Lightforce Pictures back in the early 2000s. He has worked with major companies, including Netflix, Yahoo, Target, Doritos and many more. Richard has also worked with and interviewed big celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Gordon Ra…

Co-CEO of Worldwide Production Agency in West Hollywood, California, Frank Balkin, on Episode 147 of THINK BIG with Michael Zellner Frank has been in the television/movie industry for 28 years in Hollywood. He worked in story development, production, post-production, and foreign sales at several entertainment industry companies before becoming an a…

Episode 146 Part 2 with Thaao Penghlis Thaao has appeared for 5 decades on Days of Our Lives as Tony/Andre DiMera. He also appeared on General Hospital, Santa Barbara. He has won 2 Soap Opera Digest Awards and 3 Daytime Emmy Awards, including 2 for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series. He first appeared on television having guest appearances on popu…

Episode 145 with Mary Braddock Mary is the Director of Communications at Porter-Leith in Memphis, TN. Porter-Leith is a nonprofit organization whose main focus is supporting local children and families through a range of programs and services. They were just recognized as one of just 13of the 1,600 Head Start grantees nationally as a Program of Exc…

Episode 143 Part 2 with Alan Blomquist Alan was in the movie and entertainment industry in Hollywood for over 30 years. He produced a lot of huge movies with A-List actors including "The Cider House Rules," "A Little Princess," "Of Mice and Men," "Chocolat," and more that we talked about in Part 1. In Part 2, we discuss the great things he did in t…

Episode 142 Part 1 with Thaao Penghlis Thaao has appeared for 4 decades on Days of Our Lives as one of the top Soap Opera Villains, Tony DiMera and his twin brother, Andre. He also appeared on General Hospital and Santa Barbara. He has won 2 Soap Opera Digest Awards and 3 Daytime Emmy Awards, including 2 for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series. He …

Alex is the owner of Elfo Grisanti's Northern Italian Cuisine in Southaven, MS. He and his wife Kim also are the owners of Grisanti 9 DOUGH 1 Food Truck. The Grisanti family has been in the restaurant business in the Memphis area for an amazing 116 years and Alex has been a big part of their tradition and success. In Episode 1, he talks about the h…

Episode 140 Part 2 with Bill Courtney CEO of Classic American Hardwoods-now over 45 million in sales worldwide yearly. Author of the book 'Against The Grain' with the forward written by 11 time NBA Coaching Champion, Phil Jackson. Host of "An Army Of Normal Folks Podcast," which has hit Apple's Top Ten podcasts worldwide. Recently featured as a gue…

Co-Creator of the House of Blues, Michael Grozier, on Episode 139 of THINK BIG with Michael Zellner He is the Founder & CEO of Trueline Brands. Michael was the Executive Vice-President of Clubs and Theaters division for Live Nation and in charge of over 80 locations throughout the United States and doubled their same store sales from $14 million to…

Episode 138 of THINK BIG with Michael Zellner podcast with former Memphis Police Association President and former mayoral candidate himself, Michael Williams. Mike and I will be talking about the mayoral and city council election this Thursday and we will mainly talk about the #1 issues on most Memphians right now in our city, crime and violent cri…

Joe Theismann is a former NFL Quarterback for the Washington Redskins. He is now a professional and corporate speaker all over the United States, a sports commentator, an author and owner of Theismann's Restaurant and Bar in Alexandria, VA. He played football for the legendary Ara Parseghian at Notre Dame, where he set 23 school records in just 3 s…

Memphis Mayoral Candidate Paul Young and I talk CRIME in Memphis and what he would do about it. Paul is the President/CEO of Downtown Memphis Commission. He is the former Director of City of Memphis Housing & Development. Paul is endorsed by 3 very known Memphians, which include former Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell, former head of The Orpheum T…

Memphis Mayoral Candidate Floyd Bonner, Jr. and I talk CRIME in Memphis and what he would do about it. He has been Sheriff of Shelby County since 2018. Floyd has been with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department since 1980. He was named "Sheriff of the Year" in 2023 by the Tennessee Sheriff's Association. THINK BIG with Michael Zellner would like to…

Episode 134 with Craig Wiener Part 2 of 3 Craig is a financial analyst in Memphis, TN. He has over 100 clients throughout the country and handles millions and millions of dollars and has been very successful for over 30 years. Craig graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1979 and was invited to some of the top basketball camps in the country. He ha…

Bill is the owner and CEO of Classic American Hardwoods, a company with offices in Memphis, China and Vietnam, with annual sales over $45 million a year. He is a motivational speaker and was featured in the 2011 Academy Award-Winning documentary, Undefeated, in 2011. Bill is the author of the book, "Against The Grain," published in 2014 with the fo…

Loren King, known as Loren the Activist, joins me for Episode 132 of THINK BIG with Michael Zellner in Part 1 of 3 in a series. She is also an international speaker, a registered dental hygienist, a mentor and a coach. Loren talks in detail about something many people either don't want to think about or are not even aware of, the $150 Global Child …

Richard and his wife Molly are the owners of Amplified Meal Prep, Memphis Kitchen Co-op and Marketplace and Mimi's Meals. Their first business, Amplified Meal Prep, opened in 2017 and since that time they have continued to grow and now have a huge location in Cordova at 7940 and 7946 Fischer Steel Road. They have over 50 vendors that sell their foo…

Dedicated to first-class customer service with REMAX Expert, Matt Wallace Episode 129 with Matt Wallace Matt and his wife Samantha are Affiliate Brokers for REMAX Experts-The Heart to Home Group. They also are co-owner's of Sam's Construction, a residential construction company in Memphis and the Mid-South. Matt is a former high school and college …

Episode 128 with Chris Thomas Chris is a lifelong and very well known Memphian having served his city well for many years. He was Probate Court Clerk from 1994-2010 and then was elected to the Shelby County Commission from 2010-2014. Chris is currently the Director of Family Services at Brent Taylor-Paul B. McCarver Funeral Directors in Memphis. TH…

Episode 127 with Gregory Jbara In Part 1 of my podcast interview with Greg, we talk a little bit about him growing up right outside of Detroit and how he started early on in plays and musicals. We also discuss him going to the University of Michigan and then getting accepted and transferring to the prestigious Julliard School's drama division. Greg…

E126 with Eric Hasseltine Eric is the radio voice/play-by-play announcer of the Memphis Grizzlies. He just completed his 19th season in that role with the team. Eric hosted a highly successful sports talk show on 92.9 ESPN Radio Memphis from 2011-2019. In this episode, Eric and I talk about the Grizzlies success over the last two seasons despite th…

Geoff is the Lead Sports Columnist for The Daily Memphian. He is the author of the 2016 book, "After the Jump." Geoff is the host of The Geoff Calkins Show on 92.9 ESPN Radio Memphis every Monday through Friday from 9am-11am. He is a 5-time winner of the AP Sports Editors Best Sports Columnist in America.…

Please welcome San Francisco Bay area architect Richard Gage, AIA, member of the American Institute of Architects and founder & former CEO of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth. He, along with his courageous wife and assistant Gail, continues to lead the charge toward a real investigation into the destruction of all 3 World Trade Center skyscrap…