Vitruvian Notes: Thy “Dreamdom Come” Jesus and Goal Setting

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS It was 1996. The clock ticked down on the last high school football game I would ever play. We lost in the second round of the Texas AAAA playoffs. It didn’t matter that the season was over and we’d lost. Win or lose, […]

Improve Always in ALL Ways Unless It’s Making You Effn’g Nuts!

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSLook, some of us just need to chill out. There is a fine line between being a self improver and a sadist. In this episode I encourage you to always strive for that daily 1% improvement, but don’t forget to enjoy life. Follow […]

JWS Special-“The Endangered Man” Can The Traditional Man Survive? Are Men at Risk of Extinction?

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe Endangered Man It’s becoming increasingly clear that the modern man is in trouble. We are facing a crisis of masculinity, with boys and men struggling to find their place in a world that is rapidly changing. From mental health issues to dwindling […]

Top 25 Bits of Wisdom I’ve Gathered in My First 48 Years-The Birthday Special

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSo Sunday February 19th I turn 48. I don’t like birthdays. They are simply a reminder I’m not as young as I feel. However, they are a time to reflect on what has transpired thus far in one’s life. Here’s a little of […]

Cold Exposure-What are The Benefits? How Cold? Will It Make Me Lose Weight? How Often? Is There A Downside? What Does Dr. Andrew Huberman Have to Say?

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWhy all the fuss about cold plunging and thermogenesis If you’re like most people, the thought of plunging into cold water might make you shiver. But what if I told you that there are some major benefits to be gained by taking a […]

How To Make More Money Than The Other Guy While Doing The Same Job-Adding Value

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWhy do some people working the same job in the same place make dramatically different sums? In a word-value. Which should you work harder at your job or yourself? I suggest you focus on working on yourself so you can add value to […]

A Camera, A Chance Encounter With Nikki Sixx, to An Incredibly Successful Entrepreneurial Career-Doug Pick

Through a series of unforeseeable events, at age 13, Nikki Sixx (yes — THE Nikki Sixx, leader of the heavy metal band, Motley Crue) invited me to be the band’s official local photographer. This once in a lifetime experience left an indelible mark and set the stage for my life as an entrepreneur. 

Sexual Purity and Its Impact on Women Getting The Man They Want The Downside of a High “Body Count”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI’ve been researching a great deal on what’s going on in dating, relationships, marriage rates, birth rates etx. You know, the stuff that keeps a society in existence. I’m constantly shocked by the flippant attitude women and men alike have toward sex these […]

Sabina Nawaz-Executive Coach to World Leaders, The Power of Self Talk and Being Authentically You

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSabina Nawaz is a leader. So much so that Sabina Nawaz coaches leaders. There are so many times I pinch myself for the amazing guests I get to visit with on the Jason Wright Show. This was one of those times. Enjoy this […]

Aspirations vs. Behaviors-How to Create Massive Transformation in Your Life!-Best Friday Ever

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSGoals are great. I love goals. I have goals. However, goals don’t change your life. Behaviors and habits change your life. If you were to say to me you had a goal to lose 20 lbs. there is nothing you could do to […]

“It was almost making me sick” Wes Austin’s Journey from Attorney to Comedian-Answering Your Creative Call

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSo this guy keeps coming up in my feed on YouTube. He’s funny. He offers quick, sharp political commentary with a conservative slant. Comedy, conservative and comedian are not three things you see a lot. Wes Austin has found a way to satisfy […]

Sunday Special With Daniel Turner-Is Smoking Marijuana a Sin? How Good Do I Have To Be For God To Love Me? What Is Sin?

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWe are living in strange times. One of the biggest misconceptions of Christianity is it’s something once you decide to adopt then you must adhere to some hard and fast set of rules. This is something many refer to as ‘religiosity’ or ‘legalism.’ […]

Losing it All and Gaining Everything. Leadership and Building a Culture of Excellence With Greg Cagle

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI’m. a lucky guy. The Jason Wright show gives me the opportunity to meet truly special people and make lifelong friends. That’s the case here with my interview with Greg Cagle. Greg is a leader’s leader. He has been up. He’s been down […]

Is Aging a Disease? Healthspan, Rapamycin, and The Dog Aging Project with Matt Kaeberlein, PhD

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSMatt Kaeberlien is one of the leading researchers on the science of aging. I was beyond honored to have him on the show to discuss this now almost clieche question: “Is aging a disease?” Although the FDA and other health professionals don’t want […]

Is That The Best You Can Do? Growth Minded Monday-Henry Kissinger, A Trip To The Moon and What It Means To Do Your Best

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSr. Aide to Henry Kissinger, Winston Lord was asked to prepare a speech for Kissinger. Upon completion he handed it to his boss. Contacting his boss a little later for feedback Kissinger replies, “Are you sure this is the best you can do? […]

Stone Chiseler Sunday-Chapter 8 “To Whom Does The Stone Belong?”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSEach of us face obstacles and struggles. Each of us have been given a life and mind to determine what to make of it. In this chapter Giovanni must begin to decide to whom does the stone and more importantly his life ultimately […]

Monday Mission: Improve Your Decision Making by Scrapping the Ben Franklin List! Inside vs. Outside Knowledge

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWe’ve all made them-the proverbial Ben Franklin pros vs. cons list. However, these really aren’t all that effective. The reason is because they tend to be clouded by our self fulfilling prophecies. We want what we want, and as a result we tend […]

Best Friday Ever Jason and Josh Edition-Josh Tomlin and I Discuss The Art of The Bro Hug, Who Will Be in The World Series, Aaron Judge and More!

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSo my boy Josh Tomlin stopped in today to discuss what’s going on with the boys of October. We also covered such topics as the proper etiquette when shaking hands and the value of a well executed bro hug. As always the conversation […]

Monday Mission-Exercise Gratitude Implement This Gratitude Protocol to Slay Depression and Anxiety

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSMany studies have explored the association between gratitude and depression, but no meta-analysis has been reported. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to fill that gap. The meta-analysis synthesized the association in 70 reported effect sizes from 62 published and unpublished articles, involving […]

Stone Chiseler Sunday-Chapter 7 ‘Between Action and Reaction’

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI’ve mentioned before ‘The Stone Chiseler’ was inspired by Viktor Frankl’s ‘Man’s Search for Meaning.’ One of my favorite quotes of Frankl’s is “Between action and reaction is space.” We all have a choice to determine how we react in any circumstance. Granted […]

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Know The Difference and Change Your Life-Best Friday Ever

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI am a recovering fixed mindset sufferer. For years I was so much more worried about performance and how others perceived me I let it limit jobs I took, opportunities I pursued you name it. I was so worried that if I failed […]

Give Yourself a “Do Over” Before You Need a “Do Over” Best Friday Ever

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS“So live as if you were living already for the second time and as if you had acted the first time as wrongly as you are about to act now!”-Viktor Frankl Wait Vik. What the hell are you talking about? It’s very simple. Take the […]

Monday Mission-Tell Yourself The Truth! Come Out of The Witness Protection Program

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool.”-Richard P. Feynman Why do we lie to ourselves? Why to we act as though the things we tell ourselves are not impactful on how we […]

“monday mission” for 9-12-22 get sunlight first thing in the morning with dr. andrew huberman

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIn this episode of the Monday Mission I give you one small task. It’s to get 2-10 minutes of direct sunlight in your eyes early in the day. However, I don’t want you to just take my word for it. I incorporated the […]

Stone Chiseler Sunday Chapter 4

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThoughts are powerful things. Often they can determine our fate. Peak performance coach and renowned Sports Psychologist Michael Gervais has said as many as 90% of championships are decided by the athletes self talk and mindset. In this chapter GIovanni is faced with […]

THREE POWERFUL QUESTIONS, THE UNDENIABLE POWER OF SLEEP AND MORE

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSVoltaire once said, “Judge a man not by his answers but the quality of his questions.” As I’ve grown older the more sense this quote makes to me. Often the best answers only come from the best questions. In this episode I challenge […]

August 30, 2022 Vagabonding, Minimalism and Taking Big Chances-Mitchell Cohen

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSHave you ever thought of selling your belongings, storing the little bit you keep then hopping a plane to some exotic destination with not plan to return? I know I have. Years ago I read the book ‘Vagabonding’ by Rolf Potts and thought, […]

August 29, 2022 The Monday Mission-How Can You Tell Good From Evil? Not Everyone Can So Be Prepared. Marcus Aurelius Weighs In.

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe definition of what is evil seems to be a moving target these days. It seems we are predisposed to meet people who have decided what once was a mistake, off handed remark or joke is now a trafficking evil. Former Roman Emperor […]

August 16, 2022 The Afghanistan Withdraw, Ukraine, Rucking and More With Purple Heart Veteran and Congressional Aide Kenneth Depew

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI’m very fortunate to have very smart and accomplished friends. Kenneth Depew is certainly no exception. Kenneth served in both Afghanistan as well as Iraq. Recently he became involved with Afghanistan once again not as a soldier but as a congressional aide trying […]

August 12, 2022 I Why I Haven’t Had a Drink In 4 Years and What I’ve Learned

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSo about 4 years ago I decided to abrogate drinking from my life altogether. It was a huge step. I come from a family of drinkers. We Wrights love to throw back cold beers and have a good time. However, in an effort […]

August 5, 2022 Improve Your Focus Always in ALL Ways With a Word From Dr. Andrew Huberman

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSFor complete Huberman episode referenced in this episode click below👇👇👇👇👇 Winter, 1914. The Belgium landscape looked like the haunted forest from a child’s nightmare. Once-verdant vegetation and trees were stripped and scorched, desolated by artillery fire. Relentless rain called for makeshift bridges, built […]

July 29, 2022 Best Friday Ever #BFE With John Landes. Pickleball, Monkeypox, Recession and The Happiest Kingdom on Earth.

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe Happiness Index Bhutan (The Happy Kingdom) Pickleball After playing golf one Saturday during the summer, Joel Pritchard, congressman from Washington State and Bill Bell, successful businessman, returned to Pritchard’s home on Bainbridge Island, WA (near Seattle) to find their families sitting around […]

July 26, 20022 -The Mindset of a Champion With Former Major League Baseball Player and Founder of Major League Mindset Brandon Guyer

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThis conversation could have gone on for hours. Brandon Guyer speaks the language of excellence with perfect articulation. A guy who exudes what Dr. Carol Dweck calls a growth mindset, Brandon has shown having a champion mindset will allow you to leverage to […]

July 19, 2022 Battling Demons, Losing a Battle but Determined to Win The War. The Rise, Fall and Courageous Comeback of Dr. Dan Crawford

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSo a year or so ago I’m introduced to Dr. Dan Crawford. He’s the dynamic, Cajun tattooed principal of one of the largest high schools in East Texas. The kids love him. His social media is prolific with him surrounded by the kids […]

July 15, 2022 ‘Best Friday Ever’ Eliminating Regret and Moving From Your Actual Self to You Ideal Self

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI’m currently finishing up Daniel Pink’s book, “The Power of Regret.” It had been an eye opener. As someone who wants to eliminate as much regret as possible, the book has proven very useful. We have multiple selves. The two I focus on […]

July 8th, 2022 Best Friday Are You Going to Let Reality Punch You In The Face?

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSo I received an email from Flow Genome Collective CEO Jamie Wheal. It was excellent. Granted, Jamie and I have differing world views on a lot of the content of the email, but there was some great nuggets of wisdom for sure. The […]

July 1, 2022 Is Your Focus Being Stolen From You? This Week’s Best Friday Ever

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Our ability to pay attention is collapsing. From the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections comes a groundbreaking examination of why this is happening—and how to get our attention back. “The book the world needs in order to win […]

Best Friday Ever Father’s Day Weekend Edition With New Dad John Landes!

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSHappy Father’s Day! My buddy John Landes just became a father for the first time. So I sat down with him and discussed how it was going. Also, my long-time friend Jason Smith was kind enough to send some thoughts on what fatherhood […]

June 14, 2022 The ‘Pilot’ of The Jason and Josh or Josh and Jason Show? The next big thing from Texas Titan Media

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJosh Tomlin has spent over a decade in the Major Leagues. He’s a fellow East Texan, father and dude obsessed with being the absolute best he can be. I love Josh. I’m so honored to call him friend. Well, now I get to […]

June 10, 2022 #174 Jordan Selleck Checks In For Some ‘Iron Sharpening Iron’ and A Special Tribute to Chris Pate With an AMAZING Song by J.B. Patterson

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJordan Selleck is a friend, fellow entrepreneur, Dad, husband and self improvement obsessed dude. I love my conversations with Jordan, and I was thrilled when he wanted to do one of our check-ins this morning. Last Saturday I attended one of the most […]

June 7, 2022 Episode 173 Epigenetics, Losing 150 lbs and Taking Control of Your Health with Lindsey Lakhraj

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSYou read the title right. Lindsey Lakhraj lost 150 pounds. In the process she learned practices and habits she now uses to help others empower themselves to better health and longevity. In this interview Lindsey and I discuss epigenetics (something I’m very new […]

June 3, 2022 ‘Best Friday Ever’ Top Gun Maverick Review, Why You Should Work In Retirement, Crazy Stats and a Lost City of Gold

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI’m about to type something I haven’t typed, said or thought in a long long time. I can’t wait to go to the movies. I want to see ‘Maverick.’ I think Tom Cruise may have single handedly saved Hollywood with this film by […]

May 27, 2022 Best Friday Ever-What the hell is Monkeypox and can you get it? Box breathing explained and other musings.

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSo it’s the latest chapter in the slow burning apocalypse.  We have yet another virus to freak out over. Or should we? I wanted to give the Jason Wright Show audience a little insight into the virus known as Monkeypox. In this episode […]

May 20, 2022#168 Best Friday Ever. Retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine’s 3P’s and One Thing

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI hope you have had an amazing week. In this week’s episode of the BFE we go through what Navy SEAL Founder of SEAL FIT Mark Divine calls 3P’s and One Thing. If you can get these figured out you will move exponentially […]

“Iron Sharpening Iron” Two Guys Two Mics and an Obsession With Improving Always in ALL Ways With Giovanni Catanzaro

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI was in Houston on business. On one morning of the trip I was visiting with my buddy Giovanni Catanzaro. The conversation veered into self improvement, relationships and always getting better. Giovanni is young enough to be my son. Given his wisdom at […]

Best Friday Ever For Friday May 13 2022 How to Set and Achieve Goals! There is a Science to It

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSGoal setting is one thing. Setting the right goals and achieving them is another. In this episode I discuss how to set goals that will stick and keep you motivated during those times you want to give up on them.

Best Friday Ever-What Will Matter Most When You’re 100? Experiences vs. Stuff; Wisdom From a Centenarian

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIt’s Friday! Let’s make it the best one ever. What can we learn from a 103 year old centenarian? What should you be saying yes to instead of no? Is there a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or is […]

James Quandahl Report In From Norway and We Discuss Being a Creator, The Value of Travel, Big Decisions That Lead To Big Freedom and More

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAs usual, this conversation with my buddy and fellow entrepreneur and podcaster James Quandahl is packed with goodies. There’s something about when James and I get together. The idea factory burns white hot, the iron sharpening iron goes into full effect and it’s […]

Best Friday Ever for 4-29-22 What I Love About Elon Musk, Dave Grohl and Others Willing to Say ‘What If?’

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Everyone is focused on the fact Elon Musk is buying Twitter. It’s a huge deal to be sure. However, I’m more impressed with the capacity for which Musk has to dream, think and say ‘What if?’ At some point he saw the […]

#159 Dr. Stephen Hussey and I Discuss His New Book “Understanding the Heart”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSDr. Stephen Hussey’s understanding of the heart is mind blowing. Here’s the cool thing about his new book. He doesn’t just go into the usual ‘here’s what you should eat and how much you should exercise’ routine. He actually gives a clear understanding […]

#158 Best Friday Ever 4-22-22 “To The Moon and Beyond. The Power of What If and Why America is so Amazing!”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWhat if we had the audacity to as “what if?” I don’t think we do that enough these days. After returning from a recent visit to NASA I was inspired to ask that very question and encourage others to do so as well. […]

Episode #157 Jean-Felix Turcotte “Poop, Alternative Medicine, and Other Things to Be Incredibly Healthy.”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJean-Felix Turcotte got into the field of healing during his journey to heal himself. Now he has built a practice on alternative medicine and seeking natural remedies for gut health, anti-aging, immunity and anything to live a healthier lifestyle. In my conversation with […]

Episode #155 BFE “Three Books You Need to Read RIGHT NOW!” for Slowing Aging and Boosting Immunity

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWe are absolutely going to have another pandemic like COVID in the future. It’s just going to happen. History always repeats itself. Further, you and all all share a disease. It’s called aging. We were all born with a death sentence. Sorry to […]

Episode #154 Tim Caron, Author of “Strength Deficit” and Founder Allegiate and Former NCAA Strength and Conditioning Coach

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSBUILDING A PHYSICAL CULTURE  We designed Allegiate to give everyone access to the same athletic strength and conditioning experience as the best athletes in the country. While playing college football at USC, we were trained by the top strength coaches in the country, […]

Episode #151 BFE for 3-25-22 Five Fundamental Questions We ALL Need to Ask Ourselves

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThere are 5 questions we should all ask ourselves on a regular basis. What are things I need to STOP doing? What are things I need to DO LESS of? What are things I need to KEEP doing? What are things I need to DO MORE of? What are things I […]

Best Friday Ever 3-18-22 “Can We Please Stop Fit-Shaming?”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIn this episode I give my take on a New Yorker article that kind of sent me. While the overall message is to just have fun and be active, there is this element of “fit shaming” embedded in the article. I’m sick of […]

Episode #147 What’s Going On in MLB? Conversation With 2021 Atlanta Braves World Series Champion Josh Tomlin

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSFull disclosure-I’m a fan of Josh Tomlin the man not the player. Sure, I love when Josh is on the mound for the Atlanta Braves (my favorite team of all time) but really it’s the man I love and admire. Josh has been […]

Best Friday Ever 3-4-2022 “Best Sleep Ever”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSQuick-What’s the best bio-hack for recovery? Ice bath? Nope. Infrared heat? Nope. Massage? Nope? The absolute best hack for slowing the aging process, fighting inflammation, accelerating the benefits of fasting is sleep. Nothing else comes close. Sleep is when Buddy the Elf comes […]

Best Friday Ever 2-25-22 Are You Living Your Own Adventure or Watching Others Live Theirs?

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAre you living your own adventure or watching others live theirs? Stop scrolling on social media watching others live their adventures. Go live your own. My latest book “The Stone Chiseler” is available for pre order on Amazon. I hope you have the […]

Episode 143 “What is The Meaning of YOUR Life?” The Jason Wright Birthday Special

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSo I’m a guy who usually hates birthdays. I don’t really see what the big deal is. I had nothing to do with my birth. I don’t like the idea of self aggrandizing. I basically am a humbug when it comes to birthdays. […]

“Values = Energy” Learn How To Create Your BEST Energy Generator: Best Friday Ever for 2-18-22

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSHow would you like to improve your energy reserves? I know. I know. That’s a loaded question. No matter our age we’ll always take more energy. Having energy makes life more fun. It makes tasks that can be daunting seem just a little […]

Episode 139 First African-American President of an Ivy League University (Brown), First Female President of Brown University, and Fellow East Texas Native Prairie View A&M President Dr. Ruth Simmons

First African-American President of an Ivy League University (Brown), First Female President of a Major University, and Fellow East Texas Native Prairie View A&M President Dr. Ruth Simmons

Episode 121 “Iron Sharpening Iron” With Mitchell Cohen-Keys to a Marriage With “Spark” Curating the Perfect Year and Continuous Improvement

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSMitchell Cohen is one of my favorite guests. He’s like a younger, smoother forehead possessing, better hair having version of me. Oh, and he’s much better looking. I’m not jealous at all. But since he possesses all these superior qualities I’m happy to […]

Best Friday Ever for 1-28-22 The Problem With Gaining Pleasure With No Struggle. A Word From Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWhat the hell is going on? Why are people so miserable yet so sedated by pleasure all at the same time? I just learned one of my college friends overdosed and died recently. He was not some out there, loser who was down […]

Episode 120 Who will be President next? How Do You Build a World Class Company? COVID Data Explained and More With Phillip Stutts, Founder Win Big Media

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSHe’s been interviewed on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Every podcast that matters, Fox, Fox News, He’s everywhere. Phillip Stutts is quickly becoming one of the foremost experts on marketing. So what makes Phillip so special? Why does his company Win Big Media seem to […]

Best Friday Ever For 1-22-22 How Do You Know You’re Right? A Lesson From Toucan Sam and Adam Grant.

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWhat if something we’ve held true for most of our lives proved to be wrong? Are you willing to take a scientific approach to learning and confirming what you know to be true? Enjoy this episode of “The Best Friday Ever”

Best Friday Ever for 1-14-22 My Morning Routine That Helps Me Crush The Day Plus A Lesson From Seneca: If You’ve Decided to Live, Then LIVE!

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSHappy Friday folks. I thought with the new year still in the honeymoon phase I’d share with you my morning routine. I’m not afraid to change it on occasion, but the core remains pretty consistent. Having a well thought out and disciplined morning […]

Episode 118 Let’s Play Guitar With Tim Woosley Founder of Enjoy Playing Guitar

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIt was the Fall semester of 1994 at Stephen F. Austin State University. If you hit campus at the right time you might have seen a young, 18 year old from Sulphur Springs named Jason Wright lugging his guitar case across campus. As […]

Best Friday Ever 1-7-22 Don’t Self Isolate! Find The People Who Make You Better and Spend Time With Them

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIt’s so easy to forget one of the most amazing resources all of us have at our disposal: other people. I just spent time with one of my business school classmates and business partners. It’s truly amazing what a boost this is spiritually, […]

Episode 117 Jordan Selleck-A Family’s Journey to The Ironman

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJordan Selleck is a lot of things. He’s a father. He’s a husband. He’s an entrepreneur and founder. Now he’s an Ironman. So what exactly is an Ironman? Well, let’s start with the definition of this ultra endurance triathalon. An Ironman Triathlon is one of […]

Best Friday Ever Tim Ferriss Take Over-“Year End Review Instead of NY Resolutions”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSOk so it’s not only the end of the week this week. It’s the end of 2021. So for the “Best Friday Ever” episode I had to do something special. So I brought in the big guns/gun. That’s right. I’m bringing in Tim […]

Episode 116 Nick Tinch How A Man With A Second Grade Reading Capacity, Dyslexia, Diagnosed ADHD Broke The Generational Curse of Poverty And Has Built A World-Class Real Estate Investment Portfolio

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSNick Tinch is one of the most energetic, inspiring and loveable people I have EVER had the chance to interview on The Jason Wright Show. In a very short period of time Nick and I have become friends, and I’m grateful for it. […]

The Best Friday Ever Christmas Eve With The Wright Girls!!!

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSChristmas Eve Gift! In this episode Rylan and Abby take a stroll down memory lane and visit the ghosts of their Christmas pasts. It was so much fun. I have the good fortune of having what I believe is a pretty special relationship […]

The Best Friday Ever-Christmas Edition! Matt Wagner Joins Me From The U.K. To Discuss The Best Christmas Movies of All Time!

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIt’s the most wonderful time of the year! In this episode my buddy Matt Wagner joins me from the U.K. to discuss the best Christmas movies all time. Matt and I are both movie junkies including and some of our favorites are Christmas […]

Episode 114 Heath Health Master Class With “Understanding The Heart” Author and Heart Guru Dr. Stephen Hussey

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSDr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner. He attained both his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, OR. He is a health coach, speaker, and […]

The Best Friday Ever! Kickoff Your Weekend Right! For December 10-2021

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI hope you all have crushed your week. Here’s the latest installment of the “Best Friday Ever” to kickoff your weekend. Have a good one. I visit with my buddy Jason Smith of International Sports Federation. Here’s the website if you want to […]

113 Dave Brubaker-Being True To Your Calling, Life As A Professional Creator, Entrepreneurship, Self Help and Funny The Road to 1.5million fans on TikTok and Counting

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI’m not the biggest fan of TikTok, but the social media platform that seems to be consuming hours of society’s attention did introduce me to Dave Brubaker. For this, TiKTok, I thank you. I am Dave’s self proclaimed biggest fan. I love his […]

This Book Will Blow Your Mind! Hacking Reality, Honing Your Intuition, Are There Multiple Universes? “The Reality Revolution” by Brian Scott Book Review

I loved this book. It has so much utility value for self-improvement. Brian Scott does a remarkable job giving so much actionable information from so many areas. This is a book I will read multiple times. I highly recommend it to anyone who is truly interested in creating their own reality and changing their life for the better. Our world is undergoing a reality revolution. More and more people are discovering the power of their minds to shape the world around them faster than ever before. The question is: how do you create the reality of your design?

The Best Friday Ever! Meditation, Fasting, Reality Revolution and Everything Else You Need To Have THE BEST FRIDAY EVER!

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS In this episode I discuss: What’s coming up on The Jason Wright Show including the Improve Your Heart Always in ALL Ways Series. I talk the value of forgiveness. What’s the best meditation protocol? What’s the best fasting protocol? This is a […]

Episode 112 Go Rogue With Fitness and Defy Aging! P.D. Mangan Describes How!

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSLife-changing, cutting-edge health advice for men Are you overweight or obese? Do you lack energy and sex drive? Do you want to put on some muscle? And have you been frustrated by conventional health advice, which has left you in the lurch, without […]

Episode 111-Part 3 of The Healthy Gut Series With Dr. Marvin Singh Author of “Rescue Your Health”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSDr. Singh is back! I have to say most of what I know about gut biome I learned from Dr. Marvin Singh. He helped me better understand what exactly the gut biome is, and how it plays such a vital role in our […]

Episode 110 Building a Bulletproof Gut For Longevity, Immunity and Overall Better Health With Joel Greene, Author of ‘The Immunity Code’

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSTHE 100,000 HOUR MAN Joel Greene, CEO and Founder. He had his 10,000 hours already in before your guru ever began.  In the 1970’s he was interval training  ​ In 1979 he was doing olympic lifts 3 hours every night. ​ In the […]

Episode 111-Thanksgiving Spectacular With Abby Wright: Those Cheesy Hallmark Movies, Literature, Christmas Movies, and Daddy Daughter Randomness

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSo I think one of the things I’m most proud of is my relationship with my daughters. While I’m totally biased I think they are pretty amazing. What’s more I have a completely different relationship with both of them. Abby is my little […]

Episode 109 Friday Weekly Sign Off

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSHey there folks! I just wanted to say I hope you’ve had an amazing week. I also hope you’re geared up for a phenomenal holiday season. Here’s what’s coming up on The Jason Wright Show I’ve put together a lineup of amazing experts […]

Episode 108 Rationality, Relationships, Literature and Much More with “The Approachable Intellectual” Stephen Hussey

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI love the English. As a matter of fact according to Ancestry.com I have more English DNA than the average citizen of the United Kingdom. I also love the film ‘Love Actually’ and Stephen Hussey does not. That’s about the only thing we […]

107 Week of 11-8-21 Bookend Are There Multiple Universes? Does a Better Version of Ourselves Live In One?

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWhat if there is a universe where the perfect version of you exists? Can this be possible? In reading Brian Scott’s book “The Reality Revolution” I’ve been motivated to ask some pretty significant questions. Let’s say you are trying to quit smoking? Why […]

YOU Can Take Control of Your Health, and Here’s a Start! Book Review of Dr. Marvin Singh’s New Book “Rescue Your Health”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWhat does it mean to “be healthy?” Instead of using statistics based on everybody, we have the technology to see what’s true for you—just you. This means we can see how healthy you actually are—or what could use improvement—and make adjustments from that […]

Episode 102 How to Prevent a Toxic Work Environment With Pete Havel Author of “The Arsonist in The Office: Fireproofing Your Life Against Toxic Coworkers, Bosses, Employees and Cultures”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWe are living in weird times. Everyone has to watch their back in a way never seen before. What’s ok today isn’t tomorrow. What was ok 20 years ago isn’t ok twenty minutes from now. Navigating the waters of corporate America has never […]

Episode 101 ‘Addiction, Recovery and Entrepreneurship’ Eric Peyton and Carey Crist of The In Vivo Project

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSEric Peyton, founder and owner of In Vivo, is an experienced interventionist, recovery coach and wellness specialist based in Dallas, Texas.  Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Tyler.  Prior to launching In Vivo, Eric worked as a […]

Episode 100 Mark Lehman, Author of best selling book ‘The Shoebox Chronicles’

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWow! Episode 100! I can’t believe it. Thank you so much for tuning into the show over the past 2.5 years. Here’s to another 100. We all rush from one daily activity to another without ever stopping to realize we are actually living […]

Special College Football Edition In Insider’s Look at College Football with Mike Boykin, Founder and CEO of Bespoke Sports Marketing

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWhere is college football headed? How will the small schools compete with the Power 5 schools? Will all that money corrupt the student athletes? What will “name and likeness” rules do to change player interaction? We discuss it all on this special college […]

Episode 99-Faith, Investing, China and More With Vip Vipperman, Director of Partnerships at Faith Driven Investor

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAbout Vip: Besides having a really cool name, Vip Vipperman is a cool guy with a great story. This conversation would have fit will within the “Iron Sharpening Iron” series because I definitely came away sharper. Enjoy the conversation! Vip Vipperman is an […]

Episode 98 “How To Eat a Failure Sandwich” Author Phil Burks

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThis is a special episode for me. Phil Burks is a friend and mentor. I cannot be more proud to call him friend. In this third visit to the show Phil discusses his new autobiography “How to Eat a Failure Sandwich.” This is […]

Episode 97 “Non-Toxic Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World” Author Dr. Aly Cohen, MD

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAbout Dr. Aly CohenDr. Aly Cohen is a board certified rheumatologist and integrative medicine specialist, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease- prevention or­ganizations, and is coeditor of the […]

Episode 96 “Creating a Healthy, Organic Home With Megan Lubbers”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSo I used to be the guy who turned his nose up at organic. I thought it was just overpriced food for elitist foodies with too much money and not enough to worry about. I’ve done a 180. For those I judged, I’m […]

Episode 95 “Out of the Matrix” with Pastor Daniel Turner

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSo let me define “The Matrix” as I see it. The Matrix is the physical world we inhabit. It’s like a flowing river where decisions we make are almost made automatically. We like certain things because…well, why do we like those things? Why […]

Episode 94 Simone “NYC Muncher” Hanlen- Running and Eating Her Way Through the Big Apple!

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSimone Hanlen is a bit of a contradiction. She is an ultra-marathoner, a tennis coach, a fellow Peloton member and a veracious consumer of some of New York’s greatest culinary delights. Because she’s always on the run, you aren’t going to see a […]

Episode 92 Audio Essay #2 “Too Good to Be Ignored”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI love Steve Martin. He’s the one comedian I’ve watched for almost my entire life. I was born in 1975. Saturday Night Live premiered in 1975. Steve Martin made his SNL debut in 1975. It was at this time my father worked nights […]

Episode 91 Sex, Attachment Issues, Vulnerability and Writing About Burrito Avengers With Adam Lane Smith

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThis was such a fun episode, and I’m going to be honest it took me to some pretty vulnerable places. I think the best way to be a good host is to be willing to be as transparent as possible with my audience. […]

Episode 90 Coss “The Boss” Marte Founder of Conbody-From $2MM/year Drug Kingpin to Health and Wellness Entrepreneur

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIn 2009, Coss Marte was sent to jail as the leader of a multi-million dollar cocaine operation. He was also grossly overweight and warned by his physician that his current lifestyle, if left unchecked, would likely kill him. Faced with this grim prognosis, […]

Episode 87 “Listen To Your Gut, and Dr. Marvin Singh”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSMarvin Singh, M.D is an Integrative Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California, and a Member of the Board and Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He is also trained and board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University […]

Audio Essay-“Are You Waiting On A War?”

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSBy: Jason Wright I’m a guy who gets really moved by powerful music. Sometimes there is a concerto from Mozart that helps me chill out. Sometimes it’s something as down home as Don Williams, “Good Ole Boys Like Me” that takes me back […]

Episode #85 Selling, Singing, Recovering and Working Out All Over the World with Brett Ferguson

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSo I’m perusing the Instagrams one day looking for health and wellness tips, and I see this guy who looks like he knows what he’s doing. I scroll. I look. I read. This guy has done some cool stuff. I can also see […]

Vitruvian Book Review #23 “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSBy far one of the most important books I’ve ever read. “Man’s Search for Meaning” should be prescribed reading for almost every human being today. In this amazing book Viktor Frankl shares the results of his “logotherapy” as applied during his time in […]

Episode 84 “Iron Sharpening Iron” Meet my buddy James who quit his job, ended up on the James Altucher podcast and launched a life of purpose and mission.

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS So one day I’m listening to one of my favorite podcasts-The James Altucher Show. I assumed James was interviewing an author, neuroscientist or some other kind of big thinker who had done something notable enough to be on one of the most […]

Episode 83 What It Takes To Be Exceptional with Virtuoso Cellist John-Henry Crawford

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThis was such a fantastic conversation. Pick up a copy of John-Henry’s debut album “Dialogo” on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your streaming music. The album is receiving universal praise from the music world. Visit John-Henry at johnhenrycrawford.com. Born in the small […]

Episode 82 “Redefining Anxiety” with Dr. John Delony

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAnxiety is real — but it isn’t the end of your story. Dr. John Delony knows what anxiety feels like. He’s walked that dark road himself, but he found light and hope on the other side of it. Bringing together his own journey […]

Vitruvian Book Review #21 “Redefining Anxiety” by Dr. John Delony

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAnxiety is real—but it isn’t the end of your story. Dr. John Delony knows what anxiety feels like. He’s walked that dark road himself, but he found light and hope on the other side of it. Bringing together his own journey and two […]

Episode 81 Jordan Selleck Founder 51 Labs

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSENTREPRENEUR, INVESTOR, CONNECTOR. Jordan worked for 6 years in cross-border, middle-market investment banking, advising corporate and private equity clients on deals up to $250 million. He has worked across the globe, including China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, the UK and Vietnam. […]

Vitruvian Book Review-“Bliss Brain” by Dawson Church

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAward Winner in the Science category of the 2020 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest Award-winning author and thought leader Dawson Church, Ph.D., blends cutting-edge neuroscience with intense firsthand experience to show you how you can rewire your brain for happiness-starting […]

Episode 80 Jessica Tranchina, Founder Generator Athlete Lab

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSpeak with Jessica for just five minutes and you will see her commitment to helping others achieve their goals is unmatched. Jessica is passionate about bringing the active community of Austin together from all fitness levels and athletic backgrounds; a place where everyone […]

Episode 79 James Benefico, Founder Organic Muscle

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Muscle was founded out of frustration with the supplement industry.  Founder James B almost landed himself in the ER one day after consuming an unhealthy, chemical and stimulant ridden pre-workout supplement.  The dirty, unnatural ingredients had caused severe heart palpitations, jitters and […]

Episode 78 Dr. Michael Eades, NY Times Best Selling Author and Pioneer Of Low Carb Eating

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSMichael R. Eades was born in Springfield, Missouri on June 19, 1947. He received his BSCE degree in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic University (Cal Poly), Pamona, California in 1970 and his MD from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS) in 1979. After […]

Episode 77 Aaron Powell, Shark Tank Winner, Founder and CEO of Bunch Bikes

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSA life-long bike enthusiast, founder Aaron Powell started Bunch Bikes after falling in love with Scandanavian bicycle culture on a family trip to Malmö, Sweden in 2016. It was here he first discovered cargo bikes, and for a whole summer, he rode with […]

Episode #75 Eric Champ Founder of Champ City Holistic Fitness Austin, TX

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSEric Champ is an entrepreneur, health and wellness practitioner and both of these things were unexpected. After taking charge of his own health and wellness Champ decided to make helping others take control of theirs his life’s work. With over 170,000 followers on […]

Episode 72 Ashley Kutach and Brian Brandt

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Ashley Kutach, Ph.D., has a passion for helping people reach their goals and take control of their careers. She works closely with employees at all levels of organizations to guide, coach, and encourage their development and growth. An accomplished facilitator, executive coach, […]

Episode 71-Kevin East President and CEO of The Mentoring Alliance

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSKevin East comes from an extensive background of ministry strategy, staff leadership, and community engagement. He and his wife, Stephanie, have called Tyler, Texas home for almost 20 years. During many of those years he was the Executive Director of Ministries at Pine […]

Episode 68 Former Texas Ag Commissioner, State Senator, and State Representative Todd Staples

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Todd Staples was named President of the Texas Oil and Gas Association in November of 2014. As President of the state’s oldest and largest trade association, Staples has focused on expanding TXOGA’s presence as the “go-to” source for reliable and credible oil […]

Episode 67 Billy “The Fowl Hunter” Campbell

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSBilly Campbell has turned his passion for public wetland water fowl hunting into a career. He and Dennis “Dr. Duck” Loosier are quickly becoming household names in the fowl hunting world. Billy spent 20 plus years in marketing. However, after taking up duck […]

Episode 66 Dan Hooper

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Dan Hooper founded ScholarShot in 2009. Dan has been a successful business growth executive in Dallas since 1979.  He left a successful business consulting firm, ISI, he helped manage and grow since 2003 to serve as Executive Director of ScholarShot.  ISI has […]

Episode 65 Dr. Bill Cunningham

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS. William H. Cunningham holds the James L. Bayless Chair for Free Enterprise in the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. He teaches corporate governance at the McCombs School of Business and the Law School at The University […]

Episode 63 John Olajide, Founder and CEO Axxess

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Since Olajide founded Axxess as a consulting firm in 2007, Axxess has grown rapidly, and today more than 7,000 organizations serving more than 2 million patients have used Axxess software and services to make care in the home easy and make lives […]

Episode 62 Forensic Accountant and Entrepreneur Steve Dawson

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS For over 30 years, Dawson has performed forensic investigations and related forensic services for various businesses and agencies, representing industries ranging from federal and state governmental agencies, to financial institutions, to non-profit organizations, and to a multitude of “mom and pop” type industry organizations.  He is a nationally recognized […]

Episode 61 “From ZZ Top to Don Henley the Man Who Recorded Them Way Back When” Robin Hood Brians

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSRobin Hood Brians was involved in music from the tender age of five. His first performances were in Corsicana, Texas on the Lion’s Club Variety Show. His voice instructor was Aline Trimble, his Godmother, who later moved to Dallas and became Aline Byrd. […]

Episode 60 Podcaster, Ad Executive and Former Pro Basketball Player Rob Howe

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSRob Howe is a Type-1 Diabetic living in Dallas Texas. Diagnosed on January 1st, 2005 at the age of 16, Rob was the recipient of excellent care from the incredible endocrine staff of Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. They assured him that as […]

Episode 58 Sports Marketing Executive Mike Boykin

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Mike Boykin continues his distinguished career in the sports and entertainment industry as co-founder and CEO of Bespoke Sports & Entertainment. Mike has spent nearly 40 years leading brand strategy, consultation, property negotiation, event marketing, account team management and activation platforms across […]

Episode 57 Senator John T. Montford

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Honorable John T. Montford is currently President & Chief Executive Officer of JTM Consulting, LLC. He has served as an independent director of Southwest Airlines since 2002 and currently serves as Chairman of its Audit Committee. He is also Chancellor Emeritus of […]

Episode 56 Digital Marketing Rockstar and Entrepreneur Rachel Miller

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSRachel Miller is the creator of Moolah, a system helping thousands of small businesses grow on Facebook. She has personally grown engaged fan pages – some to over 500,000 and over 2.2M – fueling massive businesses!  Digital Marketer has called her a “Facebook […]

Episode 55 Author, Entrepreneur, Cancer Survivor Henda Salmeron

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Salmeron arrived from South Africa on American soil in 1990 with two suitcases, less than $600 in her pocket, a fine bottle of 1966 Portuguese Port, a work visa, and the American Dream. Since, Henda has become a United States citizen, a […]

Episode 54 Venture Capitalist Wade Myers

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Wade Myers is a serial entrepreneur, investor, advisor, author, and speaker that has founded, invested in, and been a director of scores of companies and has completed over 100 financing and M&A transactions. Wade has been a featured speaker at top business […]

Episode 53 Dr. John English Medical Director and CEO Bethesda Clinic

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJohn English, M.D. CEO, Medical Director Dr. John English is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has been practicing medicine since 1993. Prior to becoming the Medical Director of Bethesda Health Clinic, he practiced medicine at Trinity Clinic in […]

Episode 52 Matt “International Man of Mystery” Wagner

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSMatt Wagner has been there, and there and there. Name just about any corner of the world, and Matt has visited. He’s also a very accomplished software executive. From humble means that began in New Jersey to being raised in the Houston suburbs […]

Episode 51 National Champion Longhorn Turned Executive Quan Cosby

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIt’s not often you get the chance to meet someone who can say they are: Former professional baseball player A member of a Division 1 National Champion football team Former NFL Player Currently a successful business executive However, Quan Johnson can speak in […]

George Seay Founder and Chairman Annandale Capital Episode 50

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS SEAY, CFA is the Founder & Chairman of Annandale Capital.  Mr. Seay earned his BA in history summa cum laude, and his MBA, with a Dean’s Award for academic excellence, from the University of Texas at Austin, and his JD, cum laude, […]

Entrepreneurship Guru and Professor John Terry Episode 49

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThirty plus years of experience in technology, sales and finance in companies of all sizes and phases. John pairs more than twenty years as a successful entrepreneur with seventeen years as an adjunct professor at one of the top ranked business schools in […]

Healthcare Jedi Master Dr. Chris Crow Episode 48

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSDr. Chris Crow may single handily save the American healthcare system. Ok. So maybe that’s an overstatement. However, I firmly believe many of the ideas Dr. Crow espouses contain the answers for getting America to a more sustainable healthcare future. In this episode, […]

LLS Woman of the Year Candidate Lauren Paine Episode 47

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Lauren Paine is in a word-impressive. I have had the pleasure of watching Lauren from afar as a financial professional, community leader and overall impressive human for the past several years. Not only is she an incredibly accomplished financial services advisor for […]

Books! Joe Lafko and I Discuss Some of our Favorite Reads. Episode 45

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI love books. You’ve heard it said, “Leaders are readers.” I agree. I firmly believe reading is like push-ups for your brain. In this episode Joe Lafko (Texas Titan Episode 38) and I discuss 4 of our favorite reads. The books covered are: […]

“Operational Mastermind” Cullen Barbato Episode 43

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSCullen is a people and process leader from the smallest of start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. He has a proven record of helping companies scale and grow by using his strengths in problem-solving, connecting others, developing leaders, and communication. His faith in Christ propels him […]

Interview with Dr. Michael Eades – Episode 42

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSDr. Eades is a Medical Doctor and internationally recognized authority in low-carb nutrition. He is the author/co-author of 10 books on health, nutrition, and exercise, including the NY Times bestseller Protein Power. Dr. Eades was born in Springfield, Missouri and educated in Missouri, Michigan, and California. He […]

Interview with Spencer Bynes – Episode 41

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSBynes is a self-professed Leadership Development fanatic who is obsessed with helping individuals realize their highest potential.  He  has over 25 years of experience working with senior-level leaders of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies in diverse industries, and has broad experience and skills […]

Interview with Sam Smith – Episode 39

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAn established executive in brand, marketing, and international leadership, Sam Smith was called to utilize the skills he developed in the secular business world as an apparel executive and invest his talents in International Non-profit, Ministry, and Humanitarian Relief. Sam realized almost immediately […]

Interview with Joe Lafko – Episode 38

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJoe Lafko is a Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur from Dallas, TX. Originally from Central Florida he served four years of active duty in Fort Worth, TX, and eventually settled full-time in DFW. After leaving a promising career in politics Joe made the […]

Interview with Major Dodge – Episode 37

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSMajor Dodge is an actor, producer, and writer originally from New Albany, Indiana. He is a former college wrestler and MMA enthusiast, and is best known for his film Bomb City (2017) based on the controversial story of late punk rocker, Brian Deneke. […]

Book Review “Choose Yourself” – Episode 36

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSHey folks. This is a different format than the usual Texas Titan Podcast. In this episode I review one of my favorite recent reads, “Choose Yourself” by James Altucher. I want to start doing more book reviews for you, my listening audience. I […]

Interview with Edward Crawford – Episode 35

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSMr. Crawford is a Co-founder and President of Coltala Holdings. He has over 15 years of experience in investing, asset management and building operating teams. As a Managing Director of Avesta Holdings, Mr. Crawford led business development activities; identified capital and acquisitions, special […]

Interview with Jacob Schick – Episode 34

As Jacob and David were walking into a 7-Eleven, a homeless man approached them begging for money. Jacob reached into his pocket, pulled out a five-dollar bill and gave it to the homeless man. When the man reached for it, Jacob maintained a tight grasp. The man suddenly turned and looked up at Jacob, holding the bill tightly.

Interview with Johnny Carrabba – Episode 33

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThink of a famous chef, and adjectives such as “serious,” “rigid,” or even “arrogant ” may come to mind, not so with Johnny Carrabba. Johnny’s style of cooking is, well, fun. Talking about his PBS show, Cucina Amore, with uncle and fellow chef […]

Interview with Austin Eudaly Part 1 – Episode 31

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSDallas-based entrepreneur Austin Eudaly made his name in oil and gas, but a recent pivot has led him to the completely disparate industries of film and online dating. He began working in the oil and gas industry in 2005 holding positions for Meredith Land & Minerals […]

Interview with Jim Bayless – Episode 30

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJim Bayless is an attorney, former U.S. government official, and current Texas gubernatorial appointee with broad expertise in the intersection of business and government.  For over 35 years Mr. Bayless has represented and counseled domestic and international corporate clients on legislative and regulatory […]

Interview with Willie Baronet – Episode 29

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWillie Baronet is the former owner and creative director of GroupBaronet (now MasonBaronet). His advertising and design work has been featured in Communication Arts, Graphis, AIGA Graphic Design Annual, New York Art Directors Annual, The One Show, Print Casebooks, Annual Report Trends, The Type […]

Interview with Lance McWhorter – Episode 28

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSChef Lance was formerly the executive chef of two restaurants in the Texas Hill Country, before opening the much loved and celebrated McGarity’s Saloon in the East Texas destination town of Jefferson. After McGarity’s, he and his (accomplished professional BBQ Pitmaster) wife Bailey […]

Interview with Kurt VandeMotter – Episode 27

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAs an accomplished leader and hiring executive with over 25 years of experience, Kurt has demonstrated the ability to not only identify and attract extraordinary talent quickly, but match exceptional people to great teams – ensuring a win-win relationship for both the client […]

Interview with Rick Campbell Episode – 26

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSRick Campbell is a true American business success story. In 1990 he founded Portacool, Inc and introduced the first generation of portable evaporative coolers. Working tirelessly to grow the company by getting such organizations as the Dallas Cowboys, the U.S. Olympic Corporation and […]