This week Andrew reflects on the remarkable momentum in women’s sports over the past few years & sits down with women’s sports trailblazer Shannon Higgins-Cirovski. Shannon was a star midfielder for the US Women’s National Soccer Team in the 1980s and early 90s — and played a pivotal role in the team’s championship run at the first ever Women’s Wor…

This week Andrew talks with Grammy-nominated recording artist & songwriter Miles Zuniga. In 1994, Miles started the band Fastball with Tony Scalzo & Joey Shuffield. Fastball’s smash hit “The Way” was released in 1998 and ultimately became one of the most popular songs of the year. The song was part of an album that went platinum just 6 months after…

This week Andrew talks with acclaimed psychotherapist & bestselling author Amy Morin. Amy turned unimaginable tragedy & grief in her own life into a platform to help others. Her book "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do” is an international bestseller and she has published numerous other books on mental strength as well. Amy’s books have sold…

This week Andrew talks with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray. Stephanie began her career as a practicing attorney — but eventually changed course to chase her dream of becoming an author. Today she’s a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling author of historical women’s fiction. Her award-winning work has been t…

This week Andrew talks with new Duke University Head Football Coach Manny Diaz. Manny’s coaching journey began in the late 90s when he stepped away from an emerging career at ESPN to chase his coaching dream. He took an unpaid volunteer role at his alma mater Florida State — and the rest is history. Since then, he’s spent 26 years in coaching — inc…

This week Andrew talks with Green Bay Packers quarterback Sean Clifford. Sean’s journey is a shining example of what’s possible when you ignore doubters, show up daily, & believe in yourself. For example, Sean wasn’t even invited to the NFL Combine — the annual event where NFL scouts evaluate the year’s top draft-eligible players. However, Sean kep…

This week Andrew talks with former US Women’s National Team soccer star Leslie Osborne. Leslie played for the US Women’s National Team from 2004 to 2009, including 5 starts at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2007. In all, her professional career spanned 10 years — and she served as a team captain for every single one of the WPS & NWSL teams she playe…

This week Andrew talks with Grammy-nominated singer & songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins. Over the course of her extraordinary career, Sophie has released seven albums — including her acclaimed platinum-selling debut album which featured her iconic hit single “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” that reached #6 on the Billboard Top 100. In this conversation, S…

This week Andrew talks with former NFL quarterback Christian Ponder. Andrew & Christian dive deep into a journey that led Christian from a tough first season in pee wee football as a kid all the way to the NFL. Today, Christian is the Founder & CEO of The Post, a new private membership network connecting athletes turned business leaders. In this co…

This week Andrew talks with songwriter & country music artist Casi Joy. In 2017, Casi took NBC’s The Voice by storm with a 4-chair turn during her blind audition — and Rolling Stone called it one of the show’s top ten auditions of all-time. Casi’s run to the show’s live finals ultimately catapulted her music career to the next level. This episode i…

This week Andrew talks with bestselling authors Kate Quinn & Janie Chang. Kate & Janie recently teamed up to co-author a brand new book “The Phoenix Crown” which was just released on February 13th. In this conversation, Kate & Janie share a behind-the-scenes look at their respective creative processes & how they collaborated to write their latest b…

This week Andrew talks with University of North Carolina Field Hockey Head Coach Erin Matson. Erin’s story is unlike any you’ve ever heard before. In January 2023, UNC named Erin its field hockey head coach. At the time, she was just 22 years old — and it was just 2 months following her graduation as a student from UNC. Suddenly, she was the head c…

This week Andrew talks with USA Today & international bestselling author Eliza Knight. Eliza writes historical fiction & historical romance novels. She is the author of over 40 books — including The Mayfair Bookshop & Starring Adele Astaire. In this conversation, Eliza shares the tools, techniques, & mindsets that power her success as one of the mo…

This week Andrew talks with psychology researcher & author Tania Luna. Tania is an expert on the science of surprise — and how surprise can transform our work, relationships, & everyday life. Tania is the author of the book Surprise: Embrace the Unpredictable & Engineer the Unexpected. In this conversation, Tania shares powerful insights on the sci…

This week Andrew talks with entrepreneur & aerospace engineer Jordan Noone. In 2015, Jordan co-founded Relativity Space to build 3D printed reusable rockets — based on an initial concept drawn on the back of a coffee shop receipt. The company went on to build & launch the world’s first 3D printed rocket and today is valued at over $4 billion. Jorda…

This week Andrew talks with Emmy & Peabody Award-winning journalist Sarah Spain. A through line in Sarah’s life & work has always been her curiosity — and a remarkable willingness to try new things. As a kid & teenager, Sarah played lots of different sports — and was also in the band, chorus, & theater. In college, she competed as a heptathlete. In…

This week Andrew has two guests — and a conversation you don’t want to miss. Andrew talks with Hootie & The Blowfish drummer Jim “Soni” Sonefeld and hit singer-songwriter Edwin McCain. Soni was first on the podcast in July 2023 & he’s back for an even deeper dive on his career and the success secrets that powered Hootie & The Blowfish to become one…

This week Andrew talks with Jesse Cole — the founder of Fans First Entertainment & owner of the world famous Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have entertained millions around the globe. Jesse & his team are fanatical about the fan experience — and have a tireless passion to experiment and do things…

This week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew is re-sharing his conversation with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills from October 2022. In 1980, R.E.M. played their first show at an abandoned church in Athens, Georgia. Over the next 3+ decades, the band released 15 albums, won multiple Grammy Awards, and became one of the most iconic bands of all-time. In this con…

This week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew is re-sharing his conversation from April 2022 with lifestyle blogger & influencer Ryanne Janca. In 2018, Ryanne was working as a corporate recruiter when she was forced to leave her job because her husband was promoted to an executive role at the same company — and a corporate policy said she could no l…

This week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew is re-sharing his conversation from August 2022 with Kansas State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jerome Tang. At the time, Jerome was just a few months into the job as head coach at Kansas State. It was his first head coaching job at the collegiate level & the team was coming off three consecutiv…

This week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew re-shares his conversation from August 2021 with University of North Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart. Courtney just kicked off her 5th season at UNC and 17th as a head coach. She’s led her team to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the Sweet Sixtee…

This week Andrew talks with Dr. Cassie Holmes. Cassie is an award-winning teacher & researcher on time & happiness. She’s the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller & Amazon Best Book of 2022 “Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most”. Cassie’s ground-breaking research shows that even small chang…

This week Andrew talks with CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin. In 2000, Julia landed a job as a reporter at Fortune Magazine to cover the business community — without a single economics or accounting class on her college transcript. Since then, she’s had a powerful impact on the business media world. Julia has been an on-air r…

This week Andrew talks with 2x Olympic Gold Medalist & US Women’s National Team soccer legend Aly Wagner. Following her remarkable playing career, Aly brought her passion & tireless work ethic to the broadcast booth & business community. In 2018, Aly made history as the first woman ever to call a men's FIFA World Cup match — and this past summer se…

This week Andrew talks with former Chief White House Speechwriter Cody Keenan. Cody went from a campaign intern in Chicago to President Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter at the White House. Post-presidency, the two continued to collaborate and today Cody is a sought after expert on politics, communication, & current affairs. Cody is also the author…

This week Andrew talks with former US Air Force fighter pilot Michelle “MACE” Curran. Michelle spent 13 years as a fighter pilot in the US Air Force. Flying under her pilot callsign “MACE”, she flew F-16s in combat missions in Europe, Asia, & the Middle East. From 2019 to 2021, she flew as the only female pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds — and …

This week Andrew talks with New York Times & international bestselling author Madeline Martin. Madeline is the author of over 40 historical fiction & romance novels. After reading a book during her maternity leave, Madeline became inspired to write her own book as well. From there, she joined a local writers club & spent years immersing herself in …

This week Andrew welcomes Fordham University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Keith Urgo back to the show. In his first year as a head coach, Keith led Fordham to its best season in over 30 years and was named the 2023 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year. Under Keith’s leadership, Fordham’s historic Rose Hill arena went from an often quiet, near-empty buildin…

This week Andrew talks with newly retired pro footballer & former Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley. Tom joined Manchester United when he was 12 years old — and went on to have a successful pro football career that spanned 15 years & included winning a Premier League title in 2013. In July, Tom announced his retirement due to injuries at j…

This week Andrew talks with Cayce Lynch. Cayce is the Administrative Partner at Tyson & Mendes, a national civil litigation law firm. After law school, Cayce sent a cold e-mail to Tyson & Mendes co-founder Bob Tyson. Cayce aced her interview, was offered an entry level position, & has since worked her way up the ladder. Today, Cayce is the firm’s A…

This week Andrew talks with journalist & author Polina Marinova Pompliano. Polina spent 5 years at Fortune where she wrote over 1,300 articles — and served as author & editor of Term Sheet, Fortune’s industry-leading newsletter on venture capital, private equity, and corporate dealmaking. Today, Polina is the founder of The Profile, a media company…

This week Andrew talks with Los Angeles Chargers star running back Austin Ekeler. In 2021 & 2022, Austin led the NFL in total touchdowns and established himself as one of the NFL’s top players. Despite his success, Austin’s path has never been easy or assumed. Barely recruited out of high school, Austin played Division II college football for Weste…

This week Andrew talks with Brijesh Patel — the Associate Athletic Director & Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University. Brijesh is the head strength & conditioning coach for the 2023 NCAA National Champion Quinnipiac University Men’s Ice Hockey team. Back in June, Andrew interviewed Quinnipiac Men’s Ice Hockey Head Coach Rand Peckn…

This week Andrew talks with 2023 Pac-12 Coach of the Year Lynne Roberts. Lynne took over a struggling University of Utah Women's Basketball program in 2015 and has since engineered a remarkable turnaround. Last season, Lynne led the team to 27 wins and the program’s first NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance since 2006. In this conversation, Andrew …

This week Andrew talks with former P.F. Chang’s CEO Damola Adamolekun. Damola took over as CEO during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic — and led the company & its 20,000 team members through a variety of monumental strategic initiatives. In this conversation, Damola shares a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership mindsets & philosophies he put …

This week Andrew talks with Duke University Head Football Coach Mike Elko. In 2022, Mike was named ACC Coach of the Year — in just his first season at Duke. He took over a team that was 3-9 the previous season — and swiftly turned things around, leading Duke to a 9-4 record the following year. Andrew asks Mike about his career and the mindsets, too…

This week Andrew talks with 2x World Series Champion & 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist. In 2000, Ben graduated high school and thought his baseball career was over. Then, he dipped into his birthday money for $50 to attend a college tryout where he caught the attention of a college coach and landed a scholarship. He went on to become a 3x MLB All…

This week Andrew talks with Furman University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bob Richey. In six seasons as head coach at Furman, Bob has amassed a .720 winning percentage which ranks in the top 15 among active Division 1 head coaches. In March, Bob took Furman to its first NCAA Tournament in 43 years — and the team upset fourth-ranked University of Vi…

This week Andrew talks with 2x Major League Pickleball MVP Lee Whitwell. In 2017, Lee’s friend bribed her to play in her first pickleball tournament in exchange for a six pack of beer. Since then, Lee has become one of the top ranked pickleballers in the US and was named Major League Pickleball’s MVP in 2021 and 2022. In this conversation, Andrew a…

This week Andrew talks with Hootie & The Blowfish drummer & 2x Grammy Award winner Jim Sonefeld. In 1989, Jim & bandmates Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, & Darius Rucker were playing gigs at small bars & fraternity parties at the University of South Carolina. In 1994, they released their first album Cracked Rear View — and it became a massive success. The…

This week Andrew talks with 6x AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Champion & Paris 2024 Olympic hopeful Betsi Flint. In 2015, Betsi burst onto the pro beach volleyball scene and was named AVP Tour Newcomer of the Year. Since then, she’s been one of the most effective & consistent beach volleyball players in the world. Named the AVP Best Server of the Year in…

This week Andrew talks with Rand Pecknold, the head coach of the 2023 NCAA National Champion Quinnipiac University Men’s Hockey Team. In 1994, Rand took the head coaching job at Quinnipiac for a $6,700 salary. Quinnipiac was playing Division 3 hockey, coming off of a dismal 6-18 season, & practicing at midnight — the only time available at the loca…

Andrew talks with New York Times bestselling author Andrea Bartz. In 2021, Andrea’s thriller novel We Were Never Here became an instant New York Times bestseller & a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. Andrew is also joined this week by special guest co-host Nathan Baugh who studies the world’s best storytellers & tweets about it to over 220,000 peop…

This week Andrew talks with Washington Commanders star Charles Leno Jr. In January, Charles made his 127th consecutive regular season NFL start—continuing one of the NFL’s longest active consecutive game streaks. In addition to always being there for his teammates on the field, Charles is also a consistent presence off-the-field in the community. H…

This week Andrew talks with soccer legend Carli Lloyd. Carli is a 2x World Cup Champion, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, & back-to-back FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year in 2015 & 2016. In 2003, Carli was cut from the US U-21 national team—and thought her dream of playing for the US Women’s National team was over. Instead of quitting, Carli reshaped …

This week Andrew talks with Olympic gold medalist & Team USA Women’s Hockey legend Brianna Decker. Brianna is a 3x Olympian, 2x MVP in the Women’s National Hockey League, & one of the greatest hockey players in history. In 2022, she broke her leg a few minutes into the first game at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing. Instead of flying home, Brianna…

This week Andrew talks with former MLB catcher & 2013 World Series Champion Ryan Lavarnway. Ryan went to Yale University — a school that’s produced more US presidents than big-league hitters. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox and then experienced twists and turns that pushed his never-give-up mindset to the max. Over the course of Ryan’s 10-year…

This week Andrew talks with Chef Chris Kyler. Chris served in the US Navy—where he was part of a team that cooked for 5,000 sailors every single day. He rose the ranks to become the personal chef to the Commanding Officer of USS Harry S. Truman. Chris received glowing accolades for his work from former US President George H. W. Bush & celebrities l…

This week Andrew talks with former pro basketball player and accomplished writer Dan Grunfeld. Dan is the son of former New York Knicks star & NBA executive Ernie Grunfeld, the only player in NBA history whose parents survived the Holocaust. Dan chronicled his family’s remarkable story of tragedy, survival, & triumph in his book By The Grace of the…