Best Real Talk With Colton Podcasts (2025)

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344. Kelli Barnet - The Standard - Coaching at Wichita Falls Memorial 16:10

1d ago16:10

16:10

What happens when tradition meets transformation? For Coach Kelli Barnett, it meant stepping into a brand-new role at Wichita Falls Memorial High School—formed from the consolidation of three legacy campuses—and turning a blank slate into a platform for something extraordinary. In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, Coach Barnett shares how…

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Skipping Love (w/ Betsy Sodaro) 53:57

4d ago53:57

53:57

Comedian and friend Betsy Sodaro (Ghosts, A Funny Feeling) joins Nicole to swap crazy Las Vegas stories, their experience getting slammed by puberty, and debate why we shouldn’t have to pay taxes right now (plus what happened when Nicole skipped paying taxes for 5 years). Betsy reveals what life was like spending six months in a hotel, and Nicole c…

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Secretly Dating your Improv Coach (w/ Edi Patterson) 50:23

11d ago50:23

50:23

Actress Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones) joins Nicole to talk about falling in love with her improv teacher, hiding their relationship from the world, and mistaking his proposal for a joke. She opens up about being a late bloomer in dating, throwing house parties that felt straight out of a '90s film, and the one dating lesson she learned fr…

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343. Daniel Fitzmorris - Data Driven Toughness, Trust, and Tradition - Pasadena Dobie HS 26:31

15d ago26:31

26:31

In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, we’re joined by Coach Daniel Fitzmorris, Athletic Coordinator at Pasadena Dobie High School and a proud alumnus of the very program he now leads. With deep roots in Dobie football and a winding journey that spans Missouri, Denmark, and across Texas, Coach Fitzmorris returns to his alma mater with a cle…

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Bizarre Relationships with Animals (w/ Rose McIver) 53:49

18d ago53:49

53:49

Actress Rose McIver (Ghosts, iZombie, voice of Headgum) joins Nicole to explain New Zealand, why she doesn’t post her loved ones on social media, and talk about all the cute, funny other ways people show love. They get into weird animal relationship stories, like the woman in love with a dolphin (who died of heartbreak), the man who tried to live a…

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342. Sergio Gonzales - Real World Lessons from Blue Collar Roots 18:54

22d ago18:54

18:54

What does it mean to lead with grit, heart, and humility? In this powerful episode of Coach 360: Beyond the Game, we sit down with Coach Sergio Gonzales, the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach at Pasadena Rayburn High School. From his blue-collar roots in Galena Park, Texas, to leading student-athletes with passion and purpose, Coach Gonz…

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Bob Derails the Pod (w/ Bob the Drag Queen) 1:08:08

25d ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Bob the Drag Queen (The Traitors, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race S8) returns to the podcast to derail the show. This time, Bob interviews Nicole about her current relationship, run through their plans to prep for tariffs, and discuss LA's newest serial killer. He sniffs out the ulta-rich cast members on The Traitors, shares what he hates about Italy,…

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341. Grant Freeman - From 3 High Schools to 2 - Building Culture from the Ground Up 21:40

29d ago21:40

21:40

When a school district undergoes one of the most significant transformations in its history—shutting down three long-standing high schools to create two brand-new campuses—strong leadership becomes essential. In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, Coach Grant Freeman, Athletic Director at Wichita Falls ISD, shares the pivotal role that char…

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The Male Loneliness Epidemic (w/ Drew Afualo) 1:06:27

1M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

TikTok star Drew Afualo joins Nicole to share her enemies‑to‑lovers love story and the worst dates that taught her to trust her gut. She tells the time she dated a man who drank ocean water and ended up getting his stomach pumped, walks through her viral list of red flags in men, and the backlash she received online for sharing it. They dig into th…

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340. Cody Moore - Don't Leave Leadership to Chance - Student Athlete Leadership Council Program 58:31

1M ago58:31

58:31

In this powerful episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, presented by 2Words Character Development, we reconnect with Coach Cody Moore, Athletic Coordinator at Round Rock High School, and his Assistant Head Football Coach and O-Line Coach, Jordan Gesch. Building upon their earlier conversation in Episode 332, this round dives deep into one of the mo…

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Dating Around the World (w/ Colton Dunn) 57:58

1M ago57:58

57:58

Comedian and Nicole's fictional boyfriend Colton Dunn (Superstore, Grand Crew, Key and Peele) joins Nicole to talk about dating customs in Europe (and what we can learn from them), getting mad at your partner over what they did in your dream, and what surprised him most about becoming a dad. He reflects on why improv might never be cool- even if yo…

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339. Lawrence Johnson - Building A New Culture Through Adversity 27:14

1M ago27:14

27:14

In this inspiring episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, we hear from Coach Lawrence Johnson, the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach at Wichita Falls Legacy High School. Taking on the challenge of merging three schools into one unified program, Coach Johnson shares a raw, powerful account of what it takes to build culture, character, and …

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Too Shy to Talk to People (w/ Owen Burke) 1:04:33

2M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

Comedian Owen Burke (Drunk History) joins Nicole for a conversation recorded in the middle of the Los Angeles fires (things were unhinged). They talk about trying to function while the world is burning, the early days of UCB, and how Owen managed to find a wife while being painfully shy and awkward with dating—and how you can too. Plus, Nicole shar…

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338. Cale Melton - Family Groups & Building a Foundation of Character and Trust 39:04

2M ago39:04

39:04

In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, we hear from Coach Cale Melton, Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at Hico ISD, whose leadership journey is rooted in legacy, authenticity, and building a program with lasting character. From his upbringing under a coaching father to his own transition into a head coaching role, Melton shares ho…

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DIVORCED!!! (w/ Jackie Johnson) 1:07:48

2M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Comedian and friend Jackie Johnson was terrified to do this podcast… until she got a divorce. She joins Nicole to talk about dating a record number of canceled UCB comedians, surviving a nightmare marriage, and only realizing she was unhappy after it ended (plus how to spot signs of abuse in your own relationship). Jackie shares how therapy—and a w…

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337. Michelle Dalton - Win with Grace, Lose with Grace - Lessons in Leadership 20:01

2M ago20:01

20:01

In the latest episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, presented by 2Words Character Development, host Colton sits down with Coach Michelle Dalton, the girls athletic coordinator at Pasadena Bondi Intermediate and a seasoned coach and mentor, to discuss the profound impact of mindset in leadership, coaching, and personal development. Through years of…

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Childbirth Nightmares, Public or Private Proposal? (w/ Melissa Hunter) 50:06

2M ago50:06

50:06

Writer Melissa Hunter (Santa Clarita Diet, She-Hulk, Home Economics) joins Nicole to talk through the messy reality of childbirth - including her 32-hour labor, an unexpected unmedicated birth after her epidural failed, and shitting on the table. They also get into whether proposals should be private or public (including Nicole’s dream proposal), t…

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336. Paul Sharr - Sportsmanship and Accountability in Coaching - Elevating Student-Athletes Through Leadership 31:19

2M ago31:19

31:19

Every coach has the opportunity to make a lasting impact, and Coach Paul Sharr, Athletic Director at Community ISD, is a prime example of what it means to lead with integrity and purpose. In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, Coach Sharr shares his approach to fostering leadership, instilling sportsmanship, and holding athletes accountable…

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The Funny Guy Trap (w/ Wayne Brady) 1:12:57

2M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Comedian Wayne Brady (Whose Line Is It Anyway?, What If? podcast) joins Nicole to talk about the struggles of dating when everyone expects you to be the funny guy from TV. He opens up about being an introvert, and how his dates sometimes get disappointed when he's not his 'persona' they know him for. Wayne shares the wild story of dating someone wh…

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335. Huddle Up With Coach Mackey - How to Prevent Burnout: 4 Keys to Staying in the Game for the Long Haul - Coaching Tips & Lessons 28:50

2M ago28:50

28:50

Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired—it’s the slow erosion of passion, purpose, and energy that can take even the best coaches out of the game. If you’ve ever found yourself drained, disconnected, or questioning if you can keep going, you’re not alone. In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, Host Colton Leonard visits with Coach Stephen Ma…

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Chubby Chasers (w/ Jana Schmieding) 1:04:08

2M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Comedian Jana Schmieding (Reservation Dogs, Rutherford Falls) joins Nicole to discuss chub chasers, the difference between being fetishized and being genuinely wanted, and what it was like to date a man with body shame. She shares what it was like to date a sacred Native man, including a agonising "breakup ceremony" he put her through. Plus, they b…

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334. Coach Ben Nicholas: Building Champions Beyond the Scoreboard - Coaching Leadership & Culture 27:04

3M ago27:04

27:04

Every coach dreams of building a winning program—but what defines winning? Is it state championships and trophy cases, or is it developing young athletes into leaders who thrive beyond the game? In this episode of Coach 360: Beyond The Game, Coach Ben Nicholas, Athletic Director at Village Tech Schools, shares his journey from unexpected coaching o…

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Oops, All Red Flags! (w/ Mariah Smith) 58:09

3M ago58:09

58:09

Comedian and writer Mariah Smith (Smith Sisters Live) joins Nicole to share some truly wild dating stories, including a guy who got horny discussing Black Lives Matter, and another who cried about his ex on the first date. She talks about her experience using an Instagram matchmaking service, and dishes out a hot tip for boosting your matches on da…

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333. Huddle Up with Coach Mackey - How to Build a Championship Culture: 4 Steps to Defining Core Values in Your Program 36:40

3M ago36:40

36:40

Culture isn’t just a catchphrase on a locker room wall—it’s the foundation that defines who your team is under pressure. Every great program, from high school teams to college powerhouses, thrives on clear core values that guide athletes beyond the game. But how do you go from a list of words to a culture that actually shapes behavior? In this epis…

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Surviving Beergate & Escaping Trans-Chasers (w/ Dylan Mulvaney) 59:15

3M ago59:15

59:15

TikTok sensation Dylan Mulvaney joins Nicole to share what it's like dating after transitioning in the public eye, including handling trans-chasers, dating straight men who don't live up to the hype, and her hot affair with Irish royalty. She opens up about navigating the aftermath of the infamous "BeerGate" controversy, and why being ignored on a …

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344. Kelli Barnet - The Standard - Coaching at Wichita Falls Memorial 16:10

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Skipping Love (w/ Betsy Sodaro) 53:57

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Secretly Dating your Improv Coach (w/ Edi Patterson) 50:23

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343. Daniel Fitzmorris - Data Driven Toughness, Trust, and Tradition - Pasadena Dobie HS 26:31

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Bizarre Relationships with Animals (w/ Rose McIver) 53:49

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342. Sergio Gonzales - Real World Lessons from Blue Collar Roots 18:54

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Bob Derails the Pod (w/ Bob the Drag Queen) 1:08:08

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341. Grant Freeman - From 3 High Schools to 2 - Building Culture from the Ground Up 21:40

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The Male Loneliness Epidemic (w/ Drew Afualo) 1:06:27

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340. Cody Moore - Don't Leave Leadership to Chance - Student Athlete Leadership Council Program 58:31

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Dating Around the World (w/ Colton Dunn) 57:58

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339. Lawrence Johnson - Building A New Culture Through Adversity 27:14

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Too Shy to Talk to People (w/ Owen Burke) 1:04:33

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338. Cale Melton - Family Groups & Building a Foundation of Character and Trust 39:04

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DIVORCED!!! (w/ Jackie Johnson) 1:07:48

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337. Michelle Dalton - Win with Grace, Lose with Grace - Lessons in Leadership 20:01

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Childbirth Nightmares, Public or Private Proposal? (w/ Melissa Hunter) 50:06

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336. Paul Sharr - Sportsmanship and Accountability in Coaching - Elevating Student-Athletes Through Leadership 31:19

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The Funny Guy Trap (w/ Wayne Brady) 1:12:57

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335. Huddle Up With Coach Mackey - How to Prevent Burnout: 4 Keys to Staying in the Game for the Long Haul - Coaching Tips & Lessons 28:50

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Chubby Chasers (w/ Jana Schmieding) 1:04:08

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334. Coach Ben Nicholas: Building Champions Beyond the Scoreboard - Coaching Leadership & Culture 27:04

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Oops, All Red Flags! (w/ Mariah Smith) 58:09

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333. Huddle Up with Coach Mackey - How to Build a Championship Culture: 4 Steps to Defining Core Values in Your Program 36:40

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Surviving Beergate & Escaping Trans-Chasers (w/ Dylan Mulvaney) 59:15

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