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Fear Knot PodcastShannon Keegan - Professional Opera SingerI had an amazing conversation with professional Opera singer, Shannon Keegan. We discussed risk, art, vulnerability, and overcoming the self-doubt that prevents us from pursuing excellence.
2025-08-101h 13Fear Knot PodcastRich Diviney - Navy SEAL Commanding Officer, Author, SpeakerI have a conversation with former Navy SEAL Commanding Officer, Rich Diviney, to talk about the attributes and neuroscience behind achieving our goals, becoming leaders, and developing mental strength.
2025-07-251h 02Fear Knot PodcastCoach Dean - 3 Spartan ArrowsCoach Dean is back to tell the story of three of his high school athletes who exemplified grit, determination, and resilience, and overcame challenges to do great things as Michigan State Spartan Football players.
2025-07-1756 minFear Knot PodcastGreg Kerr - Author, AI Innovator, Entrepreneur, VeteranGreg Kerr is a Marine veteran, former Pentagon employee, entrepreneur, and early user of AI in US Government work and his own endeavors. I talk with Greg about his new book on the new AI-led economy and what the new world order looks like once AI is fully leveraged.
2025-07-111h 31Fear Knot PodcastRuper Degas Part 2 - Comedian, Actor, Health AdvocateIn Part 2 of our discussion, we dive into the global food supply chain and the many issues we face as an unhealthy global population.
2025-06-131h 51Fear Knot PodcastRupert Degas Part 1 - Comedian, Actor, Health AdvocateI had a great, hilarious, and informative discussion with Rupert Degas. We talk overcoming fear in art and career, taking control of your life and health, and making sure you are informing yourself on important issues.
2025-06-061h 03Fear Knot PodcastJana Schmidt - CEO in Private Equity, Tech, Financial Services, and EnergyI had an extraordinary conversation with Jana Schmidt, a seasoned CEO with experience in PE and a host of diverse industries including Tech, Financial Services, and Energy. Jana discusses how she creates cultures that are both enjoyable to work in and hyper-obsessed with winning. She shares insights from the highs and lows of her career and how the bad times often lead to the biggest breakthroughs.
2025-05-3059 minFear Knot PodcastKevin Maas - IYKYK - Learning about Social Media and AI from a successful Gen Z influencer, entrepreneur, and aspiring politicianI speak with Kevin Maas who has had been a YouTube, Instagram, and Podcast influencer since the age of 11. We discuss how he has used social media to develop a successful podcast and to create numerous viral posts, how AI will change the digital world as we know it, and how to be an entrepreneur in the modern world.
2025-05-221h 09Fear Knot PodcastKanon Dean - Startup Founder, Division I WrestlerI had a great conversation with Kanon, a friend and former colleague in Private Equity who left do do his own startup. Kanon shares his insights on the startup life along with lessons he learned as an Ivy League Division I Wrestler.
2025-05-021h 05Fear Knot PodcastCameron Patrick - Liina Co-Founder, TriathleteThis is an incredible conversation about finding fulfillment in life by taking risks, implementing discipline, and valuing time. Cam Patrick is a successful startup co-founder who finds time to compete in elite triathlons. Cam discusses startup strategy, his philosophy on the value of time and gratitude, and his strategies for remaining disciplined and dynamic. We also discuss his horrifying experience being held up at gunpoint, and his thought process in that moment.
2025-04-251h 27Fear Knot PodcastSeth Jorde - Startups, AI, LifeA discussion with my friend and business partner about the startup life, business risks, technology, and priorities in life.
2025-04-172h 22Fear Knot PodcastMike Fazzini - Leadership, Life, and LossThis conversation bridges leadership philosophies and perspectives on life with a longtime friend who serves in a leadership role at a Detroit manufacturing company. Mike survived a difficult battle with COVID while hospitalized in isolation, shortly after losing his sister to the same illness. We'll explore how these experiences have shaped his approach to leadership and his outlook on life.
2025-04-101h 14Fear Knot PodcastNoel Dean - Hall of Fame High School Football CoachA truly amazing conversation with an incredible man. You will not meet a person with their priorities more in line - Coach Dean talks about a life dedicated to helping, inspiring, and investing in others. We talk life, family, coaching, and service. You can't help but feel inspired by Coach Dean, and it becomes obvious why people want to follow him.
2025-04-031h 10Fear Knot PodcastAndrew Sullivan - Special Ops and Tactical Non-Profit FounderSully is a longtime friend from the SEAL Teams who rose to leadership roles at the highest levels of Special Operations. Since retiring from his military career, he founded the nonprofit Community First Project, which provides free SpecOps-level training to police forces facing active shooter and other high-stress situations. This initiative equips law enforcement with tactics developed by the world's leading combat specialists. In our conversation, Sully and I explore his military experience, nonprofit work, entrepreneurial journey, and how to prepare oneself to overcome any challenge.
2025-03-301h 29Fear Knot PodcastBryan Galloup - World Class Guitar Maker and Luthier School FounderBryan Galloup is one of the best guitar makers in the world, creating extraordinary instruments that sell for more than $40,000. Beyond his craftsmanship, he founded the world's leading school for guitar making, where he mentors the next generation of world-class luthiers. In this episode, we discuss how Bryan developed his expertise, the story behind his luthier school, and the dedication required to achieve mastery in any field.
2025-03-301h 16Fear Knot PodcastJeff Schmidt - Tech CEO at ECI in NYCJeff Schmidt is an accomplished Tech CEO, having completed built-to-exit startups, completing successful turnarounds, and leading high-growth M&A scenarios in the tech space. I got to meet Jeff in his office on 5th Ave to discuss his leadership philosophy, how he thinks about building teams, and what has made him successful in he various roles.
2025-03-221h 00
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film ReviewSLC Punk! (1998)In this episode of 'Shat the Movies,' we're cranking up the volume and diving into the punk rock chaos of "SLC Punk!" from 1998. Join us as we explore the anarchic adventures of Stevo and Heroin Bob through the conservative streets of Salt Lake City. We'll laugh at the outrageous antics, critique the edgy fashion, and debate whether the film's bold statements about rebellion and conformity still resonate today. It's a raucous trip back to the '90s punk scene you won't want to miss! Plot Summary: In the 1998 cult classic SLC Punk!, directed by James...
2024-09-071h 14
Classic American MoviesCult Classics with Chris - Ep. 16 - James Merendino (SLC Punk!; Withcraft IV)n the late 90’s James Merendino crafted one of the most iconic comedy dramas of all time, “SLC Punk!” The film is a love letter (many of the characters were based on people he had known) to the punk scene of the mid 80’s, starring up and coming actor Matthew Lillard. However, James had been making movies and working in the business for a few years prior to that. Together, we talk about his career, in which he was mistaken as a PA numerous times on his own sets, getting older and the future of filmmaking.
2023-04-201h 04
Catching Up On CinemaEpisode 33 - SLC Punk (1998)In this episode, Kyle introduces Trevor to James Merendino's punk rock drama, SLC Punk! (1998)
Starring the largely underappreciated Matthew Lillard, the film explores the journey into adulthood of a young wannabe punk rocker in mid-80's Salt Lake City, Utah.
Michael A. Goorjian as "Heroin" Bob, who at no point in the film ever uses heroin!
Christopher McDonald stealing the show as the most sensible and jaded divorced dad in cinema!
Acid trips leading to young men thinking the floor is made of hot lava!
Hugo Stieglitz as an...
2019-04-301h 48
The Recasting Couch Movie PodcastThe Recasting Couch: Ep. 84 SLC PunkAh, my metaphorical mohawk is spikey and brutal right now. SLC Punk reignited the Rude Boy in me and I am ready to fucking rock. I’m want to tattoo middle fingers on my face and tell the whole world to kiss my ass. Of course, I definitely won’t do that because I’ve completely Bought In. But I feel it deep down in my poser soul. SLC Punk is a 1998 indy film written and directed by James Merendino and starring actors who would go on to bigger things (Matthew Lillard, Devon Sawa, Jason Segal...
2019-03-181h 55