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Influenced

Blake Sokoloff & Robert Dean

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A podcast where we explore what makes great music influential ~ New Episodes the first Wednesday of every month. Recorded in Chicago, Illinois at Abbey Cat Recordings. Follow us Here: https://www.instagram.com/influenced.podcast/
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Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein

Michael Stein: Entrepreneur, actor, filmmaker, comedian & self help expert

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Long Shot Leaders tell the stories and secrets of leaders, Innovators, entrepreneurs, and various high achievers. We interview people of all walks of life and explore their struggles, shortcomings, challenges, and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. Hard-hitting and fast-moving, connecting people from all walks of life to learn about entrepreneurship, leadership, relationships, cruise ships, and any other kind of damn ship you can think of. We talk to leaders in culture, ...
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Mitchell Osmond is a leadership coach, speaker, and host of The Dad Nation Podcast (34K monthly listeners), helping high-performing men win at home, in health, and in mindset—without sacrificing career success. ⁣ With over 15 years in senior leadership, he equips executives and entrepreneurs with the tools to lead powerfully in both business and fa…
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In this week’s edition of Y’s Guys, we dive into the latest developments across BYU sports, kicking off with a spotlight on five-star QB recruit Ryder Lyons, who made his official visit to BYU this weekend after a stop at Oregon. The panel discusses the implications of his looming decision, and what it could mean for the quarterback depth chart. Me…
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Jason Norris is the founder of YCAA, a boutique talent agency known for its hands-on, mentorship-driven approach to actor representation. Originally from Montreal and now based in Toronto, Jason began his career in advertising, crafting TV commercials for major brands. ⁣ Inspired by his daughter’s brief foray into acting and disillusioned by the im…
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Visit: https://www.ysguys.com On this week’s Y’s Guys livestream, with Brian Logan filling in for Dave McCann, the show kicks off with major headlines in BYU sports. The top story: Kevin Young’s contract extension, locking in BYU’s head coach “for the foreseeable future,” following his Sweet 16 debut season. The Phoenix Suns were reportedly interes…
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Al Kushner is a LinkedIn strategist and AI enthusiast with a background in sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Originally from Coney Island, Brooklyn, he studied at the High School of Art and Design and NYU before starting his career in telephone sales. ⁣ Al has been an early adopter of digital tools, leveraging LinkedIn since 2005 to build mea…
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In this edition of Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler deliver another packed episode covering BYU Football, Basketball, recruiting updates, and standout performances across Cougar athletics. They open the show with kickoff times and TV assignments for four of BYU’s 2025 games, including matchups against Portland State, Stanford, Colorado, and …
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Chris Mirabile’s journey into health and longevity began with a preteen’s desire to impress girls during school fitness tests—but quickly evolved into something deeper. By age 12, Chris was reading Men’s Health, refining his diet, and obsessing over performance, though he later realized much of his early approach to health was misguided. At 16, his…
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Visit: https://www.ysguys.com In this Memorial Day edition of Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler honor those who have served while breaking down critical updates in BYU sports. The episode opens with a recap of quarterback Jake Retzlaff’s uncertain status following a civil lawsuit and what that means for BYU Football heading into fall. T…
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In this powerful episode of the Medevac Podcast, we sit down with Brooke Fina, a licensed clinical social worker and training assistance manager with Face the Fight. David Reid and Christian Meyers dive deep into the urgent mission to end veteran suicide through groundbreaking research, compassionate outreach, and real-world tools.Learn more about …
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In this week’s Y’s Guys livestream, hosts Dave McCann and Brian Logan break down major updates across BYU Football, Basketball, and Olympic sports, while welcoming three standout guests: recruiting expert Jeff Hansen, former BYU tight end Mike Lacey, and elite golf recruit Kihei Akina. The show also launches a new contest—“Y’s Guy (or Girl) for a D…
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In this episode of Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler dive into the latest across BYU Football, Basketball, and Olympic sports, plus bring on two standout interviews—Cougarettes Abby Gray and Makeila Lawrence, and former BYU safety turned English professor Frank Christianson. With preseason rankings, roster reveals, and a “Y’s Guy for a Day” c…
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Sean Demoe, a Marine Corps K9 handler turned veteran advocate, joins the Medevac Podcast for a raw, hilarious, and inspiring journey through war, loss, recovery, and redemption. From dragging tires with dogs named Lucifer to sniffing out explosives in Fallujah, Sean shares unbelievable stories with brutal honesty and a ton of laughs. He opens up ab…
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This festive Cinco de Mayo edition of Y’s Guys delivers a packed show of high-impact stories and unforgettable guests. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler break down the latest in BYU Football and Basketball, welcome three standout guests, and celebrate national-level achievements across BYU athletics. With BYU's football season just three months away, t…
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G. Michael Hopf is a USA Today bestselling author and Marine Corps veteran whose diverse life experiences—ranging from combat service to work as a bodyguard and commercial diver—fuel his gripping post-apocalyptic and Western fiction. ⁣ Best known for The New World series, Hopf draws on themes of survival, resilience, and human nature, crafting stor…
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In this episode of Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler dive into a wide range of BYU sports news, including BYU Basketball roster moves, BYU Football recruiting updates, national championships across multiple programs, and interviews with special guests from BYU Cheer, the BYU Dunk Team, and Carlos Iglesias. BYU Basketball headlines the s…
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In this inspiring episode of the Medevac Podcast, Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur Josh Deaton shares his powerful story of resilience, recovery, and success. After facing traumatic brain injury (TBI) and personal struggles post-service, Josh rebuilt his life through entrepreneurship, founding the award-winning Sideways BBQ in Rockwall, Texas.…
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Joseph Steinberg is a leading cybersecurity expert who has worked in the field since its early days, tracing his journey back to the pre-commercial internet of the 1980s and 90s. With a strong technical foundation and a master’s degree from NYU, he began his career in the mid-1990s, integrating security systems for financial institutions before mov…
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Dr. Lawrence Grimm shares the science and stories behind the “Z Release,” a groundbreaking soft tissue technique aimed at resetting the vagus nerve. Used to address chronic sleep issues, post-concussion symptoms, PTSD, and more, this emerging practice is showing promising results. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefou…
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Visit: https://www.ysguys.com/ In this special 4-Star Monday edition of Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler welcome two of BYU Football’s most exciting recruits: tight end Brock Harris and running back McKay Madsen. The show also dives into major headlines from BYU Football and Basketball, including transfer portal losses, high preseason …
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From surviving IEDs to battling burnout, former Special Forces operator Eric Neal gets brutally real about life in the Green Berets. War stories, tech evolution, deep loss, and the mindset shift from patriotism to pure grit. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference …
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In this energized episode of Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and guest co-host Brian Logan (filling in for Blaine Fowler, who’s away on the Cougars Cruise) deliver a jam-packed livestream filled with major BYU sports updates, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories. Headlining the night is BYU’s big basketball signing of Rob Wright III, a former …
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Bert Terhart is an adventurer, sailor, and lifelong explorer who currently resides on a smaller island off Vancouver Island, Canada, a place with a surprisingly large population of 750,000. Originally from the prairies of Canada near Fargo, North Dakota, Bert grew up in a small, hardworking oil town, shaped by cold landscapes and a strong sense of …
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David Reid and Christian Meyers continue their conversation with Clint Bruce. Clint Bruce is a Navy Seal, played on 2 NFL teams, led a successful career in national security and is the founder of the Carry the Load Foundation. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a differenc…
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This episode of Y’s Guys, hosted by Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler, is packed with BYU sports news, heartfelt moments, music, and humor—all presented by BradyPlus and distributed by the Deseret News. The show kicks off with major announcements in BYU basketball, including the return of Richie Saunders and Keba Keita, and excitement around the upcomi…
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Clint Bruce is a Naval Academy graduate, Navy Seal, played on 2 NFL teams, led a successful career in national security and is the founder of the Carry the Load Foundation. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make a donation at donate.robertirvinefoundation.org…
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In this packed Y’s Guys episode, hosts Dave McCann and Brian Logan break down BYU’s incredible basketball season, recap the thrilling Alumni Football Game, and welcome two standout guests—Austin Collie and Keoni Thiim. The show opens with a reflection on BYU’s Sweet 16 finish in Kevin Young’s debut season, highlighted by a 26-10 record, a third-pla…
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Matt Leta is a Polish-born entrepreneur, digital artist, and AI innovator. A gifted but rebellious student, he discovered his passion for coding at age 10 and later explored architecture and music. At 19, he founded Dropper, a mobile-first platform for artists, which grew to 250,000 users before securing seven-figure funding and moving to Californi…
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Codi served in the Marine Corps from 2002 to 2014. After separation he found himself participating heavily in the social media industry. After a while he realized that social media was an addiction and he decided to unplug. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference m…
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In this Sweet 16 edition of Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Brian Logan (filling in for Blaine Fowler) lead a packed show celebrating BYU Basketball’s return to the national spotlight. Presented by BradyPlus and distributed by the Deseret News, the show dives into BYU’s thrilling wins over VCU and Wisconsin, setting up a blockbuster Sweet 16 matchu…
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Robert Jordan, raised in a small village in Upstate New York, grew up in a hardworking, blue-collar family with strong community ties. After high school, he farmed cattle for nine years before earning a degree from SUNY Albany. Inspired by the 1993 World Trade Center attack, he joined the Navy at age 34, intending to serve briefly before law school…
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It’s March Madness, and BYU Basketball is back in the Big Dance! The Cougars have locked in a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will take on No. 11 VCU this Thursday at 2:05 PM (MT) on TNT. Former BYU Head Coach Steve Cleveland joins us to preview the matchup, break down BYU’s struggles in the tournament historically, and discuss what it will t…
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Amanda Pichardo is a beauty entrepreneur and inspiring storyteller who has transformed adversity into success. Overcoming a childhood marked by severe abuse in New York, she was removed from her home at age eight and later emancipated at 18, forcing her to navigate adulthood on her own. ⁣ Determined to build a better future, she worked various jobs…
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Ernie Colling is a combat veteran and Founder of Transcend and Transcend Foundation. He welcomes David and Christian to sit down and discuss leadership, healthcare, and non profit efforts. Visit https://shop.transcendcompany.com/ and use code: MEDEVAC for 10% off Supplements and Panels Sign up with Transcend: http://www.transcendcompany.com/medevac…
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March Madness is officially here, and BYU Basketball is heading into the Big 12 Tournament riding an 8-game winning streak! The Cougars are now ranked in the AP Top 25 and projected as a 5-seed in the NCAA Tournament, making this their best season in years. We break down BYU’s huge wins this past week, including their double-overtime thriller again…
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Jay Conner is a real estate investor, speaker, and author specializing in private money lending. Raised in Eastern North Carolina, he grew up in the mobile home industry, working alongside his father, who was once the largest mobile home retailer in the U.S. After the market collapsed in the early 2000s, Jay pivoted to flipping single-family homes,…
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With over 25 years in the Marine Corps and working with non profits, Robert is currently the Vice President of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation.Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make a donation at donate.robertirvinefoundation.org/medev…
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March Madness is here, and this week’s episode of Y’s Guys is packed with excitement as BYU Basketball makes its final push before the Big 12 Tournament. The Cougars are on a six-game winning streak, cementing themselves as a serious contender heading into the postseason. We break down their dominant performances, including a 77-53 blowout win over…
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David Anderson is a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership strategist with a dynamic career spanning public relations, behavioral marketing, and executive coaching. Growing up in New Jersey, he developed an early passion for business while working at a country club surrounded by successful entrepreneurs. ⁣ After earning his degree from Arizona State …
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Ramón Colón-López is a retired senior non-commissioned officer of the United States Air Force and a former pararescueman, he served as the 4th Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman from December 13, 2019 to November 3, 2023.Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference…
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This episode of Y’s Guys, the largest BYU Sports livestream, is packed with updates on BYU athletics. Major topics include a breakdown of BYU men’s basketball’s recent rise in the AP Top 25, major upsets over No. 19 Arizona and No. 23 Kansas, and their tournament prospects. The team’s strong conference performance and key player highlights, such as…
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Keith Kong is a world-class mentalist who blends psychology, influence, and showmanship to create mind-bending experiences. Initially aspiring to be a hostage negotiator, he became fascinated with magic at age 10 and later discovered mentalism through his studies in psychology and criminal profiling. ⁣ After years of performing in Orlando’s enterta…
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This week on Y’s Guys, Brian Logan steps in for Dave McCann as we dive into the latest in BYU sports. We break down Tom Holmoe’s retirement and his legacy as BYU’s athletic director, including the move to the Big 12 and the challenges ahead for his successor. Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Ends Coach Kelly Poppinga joins us to discuss BYU …
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Emily Schneider is a creatively curious branding and presentation designer who helps businesses communicate with clarity and impact. Growing up in the Midwest, she was always fascinated by how things work and how people connect—an interest that led her to study visual communications at the University of Kansas. ⁣ After starting her career in market…
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Aaron Withrow returns to the podcast for another thought provoking discussion with David Reid and Christian Meyers. Aaron has been working behind the scenes of the Medevac Podcast as a producer helping to organize the guests and their stories that they have been able to share with the community.Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit r…
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https://www.ysguys.com This week on Y’s Guys, we break down all the latest in BYU sports and beyond, including a full reaction to Super Bowl 59, where the Eagles dominated the Chiefs 40-22. We’ll discuss Andy Reid’s decision to return for another season, what Kellen Moore as the new Saints head coach means for Taysom Hill, and how the game played o…
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Lior Weinstein is an entrepreneur and fractional CTO/CRO based in Atlanta, Georgia. Born and raised in Israel in an entrepreneurial family, Lior developed an early passion for business and finance, launching his first company at 14 and trading stocks as a child. After serving in the Israeli special forces and intelligence, he transitioned into affi…
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Jack Mandaville is a producer, director and author who has created several documentaries retelling the stories of veterans. From Vietnam helicopter pilots, Pearl Harbor veterans and Marines fighting in Fallujah, Jack has brought their stories to millions.Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you rea…
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🏈 Super Bowl Preview – Former BYU stars Austin Collie & Dennis Pitta join us to break down their Super Bowl experiences and discuss this year’s Chiefs vs. Eagles showdown. Can Andy Reid make NFL history with a third straight title? 🏈 BYU Football – The Big 12 schedule drops tomorrow! We break down what we know so far, including the BYU-Utah rivalry…
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Dave Behar is a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for branding, technology, and business development. Growing up in Southern California, he was inspired by his father’s entrepreneurial spirit, leading him to create and sell successful ventures like Team Greek, a fraternity/sorority merchandising brand, and IDIG, a beach volleyball lifestyle com…
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