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Nick Luck Daily PodcastEp 952 - Jockey's distress over cocaine test confusionNick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght to look at the news and events from around the racing world today. First up, rider Kieren O'Neill tells Nick of the events surrounding his failed cocaine test at Southwell yesterday, and the accompanying confusion. Also on today's show, trainer Tom Ellis shares his excitement at resuming command of family Grand National horse Latenightpass in time for the big race, while Michael O'Meara - former trainer of Ethical Diamond - assesses the merits of the Triumph Hurdle market springer. Meanwhile Yorton Farm's David Futter looks ahead to the Weatherbys Festival Bloodstock Preview, JA...2024-03-0654 min
Everyday Radio#46: Saturday Night Sunset | Mix #4 — CGMStart your Saturday night right with us at Everyday Radio. Live from Chicago, IL. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
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Setlist:
(0:00) Setup
(3:01) Sister Sledge
(07:45) Foreign Exchange
(12:15) Ye
(16:18) Phats & Small
(19:45) Souls Of Mischief
(24:26) Erick
(27:57) LAUSSE
(36:02) Snoh Aalegra
(39:29) Tom
(43:40)A$AP, Frank
(48:06) Frank, Jay, Tyler
(52:37) Daniel O’Donnell
(55:40) Drizzy
(1:00:45) Dave, WizKid
(1:03:44) Hov
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Saturday Night Sunset | Mix #4 Playlist:
https...2024-03-031h 09
Everyday Radio#45: 5 Years Later — Everyday's 5 Year ReviewCHICAGO, IL — Where is Everyday half a decade since its inception? Daniel Jimenez interviews Everyday's Founder, Cornelius McGrath, to unpack the biggest reflections from his first 5 years in business.
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Show Notes
(00:00) Introductions
(01:51) Defining Everyday: A Community-Driven Holding Company
(02:10) Exploring Everyday's Holding Company
(02:32) The Role of Community in Everyday's Business Model
(06:13) Unpacking Everyday's Subsidiaries
(08:29) The Philosophy and Approach of Everyday
(22:40) The Role & Concept of Sparring in Business
(27:55) The Personal Touch of Everyday in Business
(31:26) The Power of Lang...2024-03-012h 40
BROADWAY HOUR-Sheraton NY Hotel & Towers 1993-1996B'WAY HR 140 HELLO, DOLLY! 1995 Revival Carol CHANNING, LeeRoy REAMS and moreBroadway Hour Show #140 Recorded November 30, 1995Host: LARRY SUTTON of the New York Daily NewsThe 1995 revival of HELLO, DOLLY! Opening Date: Oct 19, 1995 Closing Date: Jan 28, 1996 CAROL CHANNING (Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi )LEE ROY REAMS - Director and ChoreographerCHAUNCEY HOWELL - NYC television journalistsong: "It Only Takes A Moment" sung by Michael DeVriesMICHAEL DE VRIES (Cornelius Hackl)FLORENCE LACEY (Irene Molloy)song snippet: "Ribbons Down My Back" sung by Florence LaceyJOHN SALVATOR - Stage Manager for the show2024-02-2657 min
Everyday Radio#44: Sora, CRE, Super Bowl LVIII & Hospitality Hits — Bestie No.13The Besties are back for their February episode. We consider the impact of OpenAI's Sora Sora on production, delve deep into the latest workplace and real estate dynamics, explore the impact of office renovations, how to hire killer talent, share some of our latest and greatest culinary adventures and get the IRL debrief on Super Bowl LVIII.
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Show Notes
(00:00) Casual Banter and Fashion Talk
(01:32) Diving into the World of Remote Workspaces
(01:58) Navigating the Complexities of Office Leases and Real Estate Trends
(03:46) Introductions
(09:37) Exploring the...2024-02-2254 min
Everyday Radio#43: Sunday Night Sunset | Mix #3 — CGMWind down the weekend with us at Everyday Radio. Live from Chicago, IL. Let us know what you think of the tunes, and enjoy the beauty that is the sky.
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Setlist:
(0:00) Setup
(2:00) The Jones Girls
(06:37) Gill Scott-Heron
(10:19) Nujabes
(13:22) Michael Kiwanuka
(16:06) Barry Can’t Swim
(19:08) Krept & Konan, Tabitha
(22:16) Endor, Lauren Ackie
(25:42) Artful Dodger, Romina Johnson
(31:54) Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, Amorphous
(34:21) A$AP Rocky
(38:15) Knucks
(40:57) Vince Staples, 6LACK, Mereba
(43:20) KAYTRANADA
(46:45) Aim, QNC
(50:54) Drake
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Sunday Night | Sunset Mix #3 Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jLNJJWpPhqo5byaboOuDs?si=66c3f275af944df8
My SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/cg...2024-02-1955 min
Everyday Radio#41: Media’s Reckoning, FAFSA Woes & 2024 Presidential Election — Bestie No.12The Besties are back for their first episode of 2024. We delve into the latest national issues across media, education and politics.
Discussing the existential challenges news outlets are facing and the knock-on effects on journalism, glitches in the FAFSA site leaving students anxious about financial aid, and last but not least, early reactions to the ongoing Republican primaries highlighting the divided political landscape in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.
Show Notes
(00:00) Pre-Amble Chit Chat
(03:40) Introduction & Episode Start
(05:31) Insights into the Airline Industry
(08:20) The State...2024-01-2552 min
Everyday Radio#40: Analyzing Venkatesh Rao’s The Art of Gig Vol 1 — A Meditation on Indie ConsultingA deep dive into the most timeless insights from Venkatesh Rao's 'The Art of Gig Vol 1' and explore the unique skill set required to become a successful independent consultant.
This episode is a meditation led by the host, Cornelius McGrath, who shares his insights, analyses the book's core themes and offers his perspective on their real-world application and value. Cornelius reflects on the essential elements of pursuing a successful independent consulting career.
Three key ideas from 'The Art of Gig' are discussed:
1. "Sparring" related to live, dynamic conversations with executive decision-makers
2. "Guru vs. Pundit"...2024-01-1954 min
Everyday Radio#38: FT’s Chris Grimes, Hollywood's Historic Year & 2023 Annual Review — Bestie No.11In their final episode of 2023, the Besties welcome Chris Grimes, The Financial Times' LA Bureau Chief, for an insightful discussion on Hollywood's historic year in streaming, dealmaking and AI.
The Besties also look back on their personal and professional achievements in 2023, upcoming weddings and plans for 2024, future dream guests and reveal all on their Spotify Wrapped.
Show Notes
(0:00) Introduction
(00:15) Welcoming the Guests
(00:50) Discussing Hollywood's Eventful Year
(01:23) Impact of AI on Hollywood
(02:40) Understanding the Actors and Writers' Agreements
(04:36) Exploring the Future...2023-12-1554 min
Everyday Radio#37: Netflix, Meritocracy, & Brian Harman's 1st Major Win — Bestie No.10In this episode, Cornelius, Mateo and Amaan discuss Netflix's password-sharing crackdown and the role of PR in business. They reflect on Brian Harmon's first major win, and delve into the complexities of meritocracy in the college admissions process.
Show Notes
(0:00) July Bestie
(00:15) Introduction and Welcome
(00:47) Discussion on Barbie and Oppenheimer
(01:26) Media Response to Netflix’s Password Crackdown
(02:39) Impact of Headlines & PR on Big Tech Companies
(09:27) Reflections on Brian Harmon's 1st major win
(13:17) The State of Higher Education and Meritocracy
(18:13) The Role of Legacy Admissions in College
(21:17) The Debate on Meritocracy
(23:57) Debating the Meritocracy of Admissions
(24:10) Exploring the Role...2023-07-2542 min
Everyday Radio#36: Wedding Prop Bets, SF Real Estate & DJ Khaled’s Golf Game – Bestie No.9The Besties are back for their June episode. They make prop bets for the first-ever Bestie wedding, discuss the state and future of the creator economy, their reactions to DJ Khaled’s Golf game and observations of the social dynamics of the conference circuit. They also discuss the idea of 'luxury media' and its implications for the future of content creation and consumption.
Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction and Muslim Wedding Traditions
(03:44) Discussing the State of San Francisco
(06:08) Real Estate Issues in San Francisco
(12:50) Reflecting on Chicago
(20...2023-06-2751 min
Everyday Radio#35: Houston's Food Scene, McAfee to ESPN & Group Business Updates – Bestie No.8The besties are back for their May episode. They discuss their favourite food spots in Houston, Amaan & Rubino give their respective business updates and talk about refining their sales processes. We also discuss ESPN's changing business model in the face of shifting audience interests, demands and Pat McAfee’s move to the platform.
(00:00) Exploring Houston's Food Scene
(00:23) Memorable Food Spots in Houston
(01:24) The Houston Experience: Travel and Transportation
(01:44) Comparing Houston and Chicago's Food Scenes
(02:04) Highlighting Loro: A Houston Food Gem
(03:09) Summer Concert Plans
(04:44) The Challenges of Conc...2023-05-2348 min
Everyday Radio#34: Earning Your Commute — Accenture's Marty RodgersWASHINGTON, DC — My guest today is Marty Rodgers, the senior managing partner and market unit lead for Accenture’s D.C. office.
I met Marty years ago at our alma mater, Notre Dame, during a Board of Trustee meeting on campus. We've been ships passing in the night ever since. So I've admired him mostly from afar but have always found him to be honest, kind and compelling.
Sitting down with Marty all these years later was a real treat. And we did so in a pretty iconic locale: the executive boardroom of Accenture’s Global C...2023-05-1932 min
Everyday Radio#33: Ramadan, Substack & Monocle's Weekender — Bestie No.7The besties are back for their April episode. We discuss Ramadan, analyze Substack's expansion, and evaluate modern-day startup success measures and expectations for post-pandemic conferences ahead of Monocle's first USA Weekender in Asheville.
Show Notes
(0:00) Introduction
(0:58) Ramadan's Impact on Muslim-founded Startups
(01:24) The American Muslim Experience During Ramadan
(03:39) Innovations and Cultural Shifts in the Muslim Community
(08:41) Going Deep vs Wide
(25:01) Analyzing Substack's Expansion
(28:09) ROI versus ROE
(35:14) Discussing Monocle and Tyler Brule
(36:33) The Success of Monocle
(40:46) Preparing for a...2023-04-2655 min
Everyday Radio#32: ChatGPT, Community & Societal Values — Bestie No.6The besties are back for their March episode. We discuss ChatGPT, the value of community and the importance of investigating societal values.
Follow Today's Besties:
Amaan Badruddin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/
Jihad Esmail: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jihadesmail/
Cornelius McGrath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgm-co/
Mateo Price: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateoprice/
Michael Rubino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-rubino/
Produced by Everyday: https://everydayco.us2023-03-2857 min
Everyday Radio#31: Higher Ed, Industry Friends & Anti-Networking — Bestie No.5The besties are back for their February episode. We discuss higher-ed, the value of industry friends and why they refuse to use the word networking.
Follow Today's Besties:
Amaan Badruddin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/
Cornelius McGrath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgm-co/
Mateo Price: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateoprice/
Produced by Everyday: https://everydayco.us
2023-02-2145 min
Everyday Radio#30: The Third Place — Foxtrot’s Mike LaVitolaCHICAGO, IL — My guest today is Mike LaVitola. Mike is the Founder and Chairman of Foxtrot, a modern-day convenience store headquartered in the Windy City.
Mike and I sat down in Foxtrot’s global flagship store to discuss the growth of the brand he started a decade ago as a hungry MBA student at Chicago Booth. Specifically, we delve deep into how Foxtrot has evolved from being a dream digital-only corner store with less than 30-minute delivery to a rapidly expanding national brand with locations in Chicago, D.C., Dallas and Austin.
Mike and I cover...2023-02-2054 min
Everyday Radio#29: Davos, Tech Layoffs & JPMC Swindle — Bestie No.4The Besties sit down for their January episode. They reflect on the importance of Davos, the mass technology layoffs and how JPMC got swindled by an overzealous entrepreneurial acquisition.
Follow the Junto Besties:
Amaan Badruddin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/
Jihad Esmail: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jihadesmail/
Cornelius McGrath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgm-co/
Mateo Price: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateoprice/
Michael Rubino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-rubino/
Produced by Everyday: https://everydayco.us2023-01-2456 min
You're Probably Okay: A Beyond the Dome PodcastCornelius McGrath - The power of storytelling and getting paid to be yourselfCornelius McGrath is a wordclass storyteller. He’s also a forward-thinking entrepreneur who believes in community-driven enterprises and has figured out a way to craft a lifestyle for himself that allows him to do what he loves and get paid for it. This former ND Econ major has truly become a lifestyle entrepreneur.2022-12-111h 08
Everyday Radio#28: Triumphs, Transitions & Turning Points: 2022 Annual Review — Bestie No.3In the final episode of the year, the Besties sit down for a group-led annual review.
They reflect on all that 2022 brought them. From learning how to navigate through chaos to deeply ingraining themselves in their chosen fields, they discuss their key takeaways from the past year. They also share their ambitions and expectations for 2023.
Expect wise nuggets on personal growth, strategic pivots, maintaining relationships, facing and overcoming challenges, and the importance of community, ambition, and continuous learning in their journeys.
Follow the Junto Besties:
Amaan Badruddin: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2022-12-011h 07
Everyday Radio#27: The Future of The Office, Micro-Equity & Alt-Fi for Business — Bestie No.2The Besties are back for their November episode. Rubino reminisces on The Future of The Office. Jihad introduces the concept of Micro-Equity, and Cornelius pushes for better alternative financing (Alt-Fi) models in business.
Follow Today's Besties:
Amaan Badruddin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/
Cornelius McGrath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corneliusm/
Jihad Esmail: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jihadesmail/
Mateo Price: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateoprice/
Micheal Rubino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-rubino/
Produced by Everyday: https://everydayco.us2022-11-081h 19
Everyday Radio#26: Student Loans, Side Hustles & Crypto — Bestie No.1The OG Junto Besties return for our first-ever group podcast. It's something we've talked about doing for years, as we've always had incredible conversations off the record.
Now that Mateo, Amaan, Jihad, Rubino & I either live in different cities or rarely see each other (because of life), this felt like the right time to bring the group back together. We're aiming to do an episode like this at least once a month. Shout to the All-In Podcast for the inspo, and bear with us while we perfect audio.
Show Notes
(0:00) Bestie Intro's(03:05) S...2022-10-1355 min
Everyday Radio#44: Lift As You Climb — Eric Matthews, Jillian Friot & Othman O'MalleyMEMPHIS, TN — my guests today are Eric Matthews, Jillian Friot and Othman O’Malley. These three power players based in Memphis travel seamlessly between entrepreneurship, community, and wine.
I kicked off Q2 by spending the weekend with them and some old friends in Soul City. We shared some fabulous meals, explored almost every corner of town and capped it all off by hosting a 6-hour long wine tasting at Jillian and Eric’s home. Othman and I were slinging the best ancient and natural vino’s we could get our hands-on. And the conversations were ongoing for hours.2022-05-021h 10
Everyday Radio#25: Are You Ready to Uproute? — Travel Advisor Sam ViolaCHICAGO, IL — My guest today is Sam Viola, Founder of Uproute Travel. I first met Sam three years ago during a hot summer’s day in Chicago, watching the England vs USA women’s semi-final at Cleo’s Pub in West Town. The blue sky quickly turned to rain, and I invited Sam and his two female chaperones (who turned out to be his sisters) under the umbrella for shelter. We got chatting, and the rest is truly history.
Almost three years later, Sam and I have become incredibly close friends and partners to each other on and off t...2022-05-021h 16
Everyday Radio#24: jeen-yuhs — Science VC's Peter PhamLOS ANGELES, CA — My guest today is Peter Pham, Founder of VC Science Inc. and investor behind brands like Dollar Shave Club, PlayVS, and Liquid Death. Peter is also the co-executive producer of jeen-yuhs, the incredible documentary on Kanye West's life.
As a venture capitalist, producer, and prolific dancer, Peter has a unique view of life, entrepreneurship, character, psychology, confidence, and everything in between. I had the chance to unpack what drives Peter, how he decides what investments to make, what founders to back and why he's so in love with dancing. But, most importantly, I got an...2022-04-011h 00
Everyday Radio#23: Putting The Content in Capital — Social Strategist Karin KildowLOS ANGELES, CA — My guest today is Karin Kildow, Founder & CEO of Content Capital.
I contacted Karin ahead of my first trip to LA since February 2018. I had followed her on social media for a long time and admired how she used the platform to tell stories.
It turns out we were meeting at the perfect time. Karin — who has had an illustrious career at RedBull, Uninterrupted and Beyond Meat — was getting ready to go full-time on Content Capital and make it a cutting-edge media company focused on helping athletes tell their stories.
Karin...2022-03-311h 20
Everyday Radio#22: Game, Set & Match — Racquet's Caitlin ThompsonMIAMI, FL — My guest today is Caitlin Thompson, founder and publisher of Racquet Magazine. A cultural tennis publication, platform and movement like no other. Caitlin and I caught up in Miami Beach on the tail end of ‘Racquet House’ — a quarterly in-person celebration of Racquet, grassroots tennis and its global community.
I haven’t known Caitlin for long, but it’s immediately clear that she is one of the most brilliant people in today’s media environment. She’s poised, a phenomenal storyteller and has a kickass vision for what a modern-day media company and publisher can look like.
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Everyday Radio#21: Shy Bairns Get Nowt — Aviation Geek Daniel RossMIAMI, FL — My guest today is Daniel Ross. A travel connoisseur and arguably the most global Northern bloke I’ve ever met.
Dan and I first connected back in December of 2019 during a black-tie dinner on the Intrepid in New York City. Carly Rae Jepsen performed. We rubbed shoulders with travel influencers and celebrities. It was a magical evening. Little did we both know it would be the last time we’d see each other until March 2022. Our travel schedules finally intersected and we had the chance to sit down in Miami for this conversation at the stunning...2022-03-1155 min
Everyday Radio#20: Rare Air — Fighter Joe BucknerDENVER, CO — My guest today is Joe Buckner. A fighter, father and idea giant.
I was introduced to Joe through a great mutual friend, Elliott Clark, while searching for speakers for Everyday's last retreat of 2021 in the Mile High City. Elliott told me I had to get Joe to speak. He said: "If you want to know why, hang up the phone right now and watch this Lululemon video on Joe." After watching it, I didn't need any more convincing.
Later, when I called Joe, he said: "What you gotta understand is the Lululemon video was...2021-11-121h 25
Everyday Radio#19: Hospitality Isn't An Industry, It's A Lifestyle — Hoteliers Rene McCoy & Robert ClarkWASHINGTON, DC — My guests today are Rene McCoy and Robert Clark. They are two stalwarts of the hospitality industry and leaders of the St Gregory Hotel, a beautiful lifestyle luxury property nestled between Dupont Circle and Georgetown in D.C.
St Gregory was our away home for our Q4 retreat in D.C. So, I sat down with Rene and Robert — who have a combined 65 years of experience in the industry — to talk about their stories, visions for the future of St Gregory, Hersha Hospitality’s Independent Collection, and everything in between.
What I loved most abo...2021-10-2834 min
Everyday Radio#18: Why Hunger Makes For Good Discipline — Funkenhausen's Chef Mark SteuerCHICAGO, IL — My guest today is Mark Steuer, Owner and Head Chef of Funkenhausen. He is a two-time Bib Gourmand winner, and his restaurant, located in West Town of the Windy City, is currently my favourite dining establishment in the country.
Mark and I have been talking about sitting down to do a podcast together for almost two and a half years. We met back in July of 2019 through one of Funk’s excellent servers called Jesse and immediately hit it off. Life (and the pandemic) got in the way of us ever hitting record. But I’m hone...2021-10-192h 00
Everyday Radio#17: It's All Natural (Wine) — Sauvage PHX's Chris LinguaPHOENIX, AZ — My guest today is Chris Lingua. Chris is the founder of Sauvage PHX, Arizona’s first all-natural wine store based in downtown Phoenix. I met Chris earlier this year during one of our retreats to the Southwest.
We were lucky enough to have a private wine tasting with Chris, and he blew me away with his story and the wines he showcased. They were some of the most delicious wines I’ve ever had, and now I’m an all-natural wine convert.
I’m thrilled to announce that we will launch an exclusive wine club in...2021-10-111h 40
Everyday Radio#36: One Degree of Separation — Rhode IslandPROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Ocean State was the home of our Q3 retreat for The School, and boy did the smallest U.S. state punch far above its weight.
I sit down to dissect our incredible weekend with two OG members in Charbel Bourjas and Justin Fleischmann, alongside our wonderful host and lifelong Rhode Islander, Alexia Williams. In this episode, we unpack our incredibly weekend in Little Rhody from start to finish and reflect on what feels like the defining retreat for this community thus far in a place that prides itself on being built on just on...2021-08-3140 min
Everyday Radio#16: Creating Your Perfect Storm — RISD's Kyna LeskiPROVIDENCE, RI — My guest today is Kyna Leski. Rhode Island Hall of Famer and RISD legend Kyna was introduced to me two years ago by a great friend and mentor, Heather McGowan. Heather told me that Kyna was the single most impactful professor she ever had. I didn’t need any more encouragement.
Unfortunately, we were ships passing in the night back in 2019. But I vowed on my next return to Providence that I would reach out. And so, I was absolutely thrilled that this time it worked out and that Kyna was able to come and speak...2021-08-2758 min
Everyday Radio#34: Creating Made It Moments — PhoenixToday’s episode comes to you from Scottsdale, Arizona. My business partner Cam Perna and long-time Fellow In-Residence Justin Fleischmann join me to recap Retreat VI in the Southwest.
This weekend had it all from all-natural wine tastings and lights-out Thai meals to tongue-in-cheek late-night cocktails. We spent our early mornings hiking in the mountains, with the afternoons reserved strictly for lolling by the pool. This might be our best retreat yet.
Want to be at our next one? Join us now - https://everydayentrepreneur.co/breakouts/2021-05-1142 min
Everyday Radio#33: Finding The Waves — SavannahToday’s episode comes to you from Savannah, GA. My business partner Cam Perna and I recap three amazing days of sunshine, beach, golf and conversation down South. Our weekend was littered with Pulitzer finalists, Michelin-star chefs, world-class architects and some of the incredible families who make Savannah what it is today.
We cover why we were created for community, the difference between consuming and investing in a space, and the idea of the world's best city being not in a physical place but rather as an agglomeration of resources.
We hope you enjoy it.2021-04-2031 min
Everyday Radio#32: The Feelings Business — CharlestonI have three guests today—two usual suspects in Cam Perna + Josh Whelan. Cam’s my business partner in Breakouts and The School. Josh is our Minister of Culture. And one new addition, Maximillian Brown - one of our standout fellows in Breakouts3. The three of us spent some time reflecting on the first Breakouts retreat of 2021.
We spent three days in Charlie Town eating great food, drinking delicious wine and curating some incredible conversations around village building, dreams and memories. We had visits from Ben Towill and Kirk Chambers - two of Charleston's best entrepreneurs and creat...2021-02-1657 min
Everyday Radio#31: The 4-Hour Dinner — AustinI have three guests today: Cam Perna, Josh Whelan and Michael Rubino.
Cam’s my business partner in Breakouts and The School. Josh is our Minister of Culture and the guy who taught me community when I first arrived in the USA in 2013. And Mike is one of the most exciting entrepreneurs I know in Chicago. Cam, Josh and Mike are 3 of the 7 founding members of the Junto - Benjamin Franklin's social mutual improvement club that I revived in 2019 through this podcast.
Today, The Junto is a thriving intellectual community with 50+ members all over the glob...2021-01-2657 min
Everyday Radio#30: The Best Year of Your Life — The SchoolIn this episode, we publically unveil The School — the world's premier performance institute for the game of life.
Recorded at a beautiful mansion in Chicago, Cam Perna and I talk through our vision for The School. Namely, how we've thought about enriching daily life, what you can expect from our 2021 membership, our wildest dreams for Breakouts3, as well as a sneak-peek into our inaugural retreat.
Join The School now: https://everydayentrepreneur.co/the-school/
2020-10-2619 min
The 360 Sound ShowThe 360 Sound Show for 10/02/20This week's 360 is an exact recreation of the one I did for Cascade Community Radio/Radio23 for Monday, October 4, 2010. The musical content of each hour is more or less dictated by the first song on the particular segment on the playlist. The idea was that each segment would be kicked of during the ":00" mark, which didn't quite work out that way, especially as I went a couple minutes past the 240th minute to begin The Youngbloods' "Four In The Morning". But hell, close enough for government work.Little Feat "Hamburger Midnight" (1970)The Fraternity Of Man "In...2020-10-034h 07
Everyday Radio#29: We Create Anyway — Elliott ClarkMy guest today is Elliott Clark - the modern-day philosopher behind Apartment Bartender (@apartment_bartender) and Semi-Decent Creative (@semi_decent).
This is the second time I’ve had Elliott on The Junto. For those of you who would like a deeper dive on Elliott’s back story, I suggest you first listen to episode #28 and then read the 8,000-word profile I wrote on him over the span of two years - https://everydayentrepreneur.co/articles/elliott-clark-hitting-every-green-light/
This conversation was recorded on April 1st, 2020 about 3 weeks into the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I caught up with...2020-09-0140 min
Everyday Radio#27: Living The Life You've Always Imagined — BreakoutsIn this episode, Cam Perna and I talk about Breakouts — the 10-week program we built over quarantine that exposes some of the brightest professional across the globe to the ideas, principles, skills and frameworks that govern how we think about living an extraordinary life.
We built Breakouts in just 5 weeks over quarantine and launched our first cohort (Breakouts1) on June 8th with 39 fellows. This conversation is a window into the vision behind Breakouts, and the story behind Cam + I's serendipitous reconnection.
Whether you're interested in joining Breakouts or are just fascinated by what the intersection of...2020-08-2632 min
Everyday Radio#15: The London Nod — Black Unicorn's Jason TourayLONDON, UK — My guest today is Jason Touray. A fellow West London boy and entrepreneur based in Tower Hill.
Jason and I’s upbringing is so different. And yet our stories mirror each other; many of the same characters are weaved through our collective life narrative - football, religion, inspiring teachers, immigrant parents, comprehensive education and doing business in the United States. In short: Jason and I have been asking a lot of the same questions. Albeit from different places.
In this episode, I get to grips with Jason's story. We talk up his time growi...2020-07-301h 53
Everyday Radio#22: Gym Owner Under Quarantine — Em HutchinsEm Hutchins is the founder and owner of On Your Mark Studios, a world-class fitness facility based in Chicago, IL. On Your Mark is one of the most impressive spaces I’ve ever been lucky enough to grace, not to mention the best gym I’ve been to hands down.
In this episode, Em talks candidly about the tough realities of being a gym owner during a lockdown. But what’s evident is that Em is focused on the controllables, as well as the silver linings. Despite having worked in the industry for the 17 years, Em had never...2020-04-2151 min
Everyday Radio#14: The Curiosity Consultant — Cultural Attaché Brad GrossmanNEW YORK CITY, NY — Brad Grossman has one of (if not the) most interesting jobs in the world. As Founder & CEO of Zeitguide, he spends his days advising and nights inspiring some of the most curious minds on the planet, inside and outside of media and business.
Brad describes himself as a brain booster, a contextualizer, somebody who helps people commit to rising to their fullest intellectual, creative, and leadership potential. Above all, I admire Brad because he’s created the time and space in his life to ask one question: why?
In this episode, we t...2020-04-161h 31
Everyday Radio#20: Writer Under Quarantine — Zander NethercuttMy guest today is Zander Nethercutt. Zander is a writer and medium columnist based in Chicago, IL.
In this episode, Zander and I explore what happens to society when we are devoid of the very institutions that gave us meaning. We discuss why most of our desires in life our not our own but rather born of mimicry. Zander explains that we often want things because others desire them. And he believes that the world’s reaction to COVID-19 is the perfect proof point. 2020-04-1345 min
Everyday Radio#19: Authors Under Quarantine — Heather McGowan & Chris ShipleyHeather McGowan and Chris Shipley are co-authors of a new book called the Adaptation Advantage, published by WILEY. But more importantly, they are two people I’ve deeply admired and looked up to for nearly 6 years.
It’s hard to sum up the brilliance of Heather and Chris. Their ability to talk in-depth and connect the dots between a vast array of subjects is second to none. Our conversation today touches on work, identity, education, creativity, collaboration, and society.
Heather and Chris' central philosophy around adaptation in a world where the only constant is change is a...2020-04-091h 00
Everyday Radio#18: Broadcaster Under Quarantine — Jack CollinsJack Collins is an award-winning podcaster, lifelong football connoisseur, and music head. As a host of three podcasts - Bleacher Report’s Football Ranks, Shuffle & Shoot, and the Fulhamish - Jack knows a thing or two about creating content that resonates.
In this episode, we talk about whether Life Under Quarantine is a bless or a curse for content creators like Jack, how he thinks about consistently engaging an audience when there is no sport on the TV, tips for creators thinking about starting their new shows, and the great debate around when or if football should re...2020-04-0744 min
Everyday Radio#17: Educator Under Quarantine — Matt WilliamsMatt Williams is a freshman biology teacher based in Phoenix, AZ. He made it back home to the United States by the skin of his teeth right before the start of the US-European travel ban.
On this episode, we talk about the sense of community Matt felt on his flight home from Dublin, life as a high school teacher during quarantine, the role of an educator at a time where students have access to more knowledge than ever before, and how he thinks COVID-19 will impact how the next generation thinks about the world at large.2020-04-0339 min
Everyday Radio#13: The Subtle Art of Giving a F*ck — Nieman Fellow Jon JacksonNEW YORK CITY, NY — Jon Jackson has been on my ‘people I want to meet list’ since 2016. He’s got one of the most interesting and decorated resumes I’ve ever seen. He has an insanely beautiful and powerful way of looking at the world. Jon’s magic is his range and ability to switch gears so smoothly.
We talk about the overstimulation of optimization, the tension between art and operations, what it means to master the subtle art of giving a fuck about others, and how he thinks about being a memorable person that people want in their live...2020-04-021h 44
Everyday Radio#15: Who Said Zoom Was Just for Business? — Jared MrozinskeJared Mrozinske is one of the most thoughtful relationship builders I know.
He graduated into the 2008-9 recession, and so we spent our time talking about why he feels like we’ve become even more connected during COVID-19, the optimal habits he's learned from 4 years of remote work, why Zoom may fix the sunk cost fallacy behind business travel and getting over the self-doubt that comes with new content creation at a time where the demand for entertainment is at an all-time high.
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Everyday Radio#12: On Chasing A Virtuous Life — Investor Cam PernaMIAMI, FL — Cam Perna is an investor based in Magic City. Originally from Rochester, NY, Cam graduated summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and is one of the smartest kids I’ve been lucky enough to meet.
Like most bright, driven college kids, Cam went straight into Investment Banking upon graduation. However, after 18 months, he left. Hungry to pursue something deeper and find a place where his sweat equity could accrue to him. A trip around the Pacific Northwest and a few poetic cold emails later, Cam landed a breakout dream job at 39 North Capit...2020-03-301h 56
Everyday Radio#15: From Fortune to Substackerati — The Profile's Polina PomplianoPolina Marinova is the founder and editor-in-chief of the Profile. She quit her job at Fortune Magazine on March 20th - during the crescendo of our global pandemic - to scale her business full-time.
Polina and I had a tremendous conversation on her creative process, the vision and life experiences behind the decision to start the Profile, the secrets behind great newsletters and writing world-class features, as well our mutual love of Tiger King. Shout out to all my cool cats and kittens.2020-03-301h 00
Everyday Radio#14: Professor Under Quarantine — Partners In Health's Steve ReifenbergSteve Reifenberg is a professor at the University of Notre Dame. Like millions of students around the world, Steve is figuring out how to live his days online. Despite spending his career teaching at some of the world’s best higher education institutions, Steve has never taught a class in his life online. And now, that is all he is doing.
We talk a lot about the importance of communication in a crisis, the tools Steve is using to be present in his online classes, how he thinks we can deal with uncertainty through the ideas of ac...2020-03-3052 min
Everyday Radio#11: If It Isn't Impact, It Isn't Interesting — Serial Entrepreneur Molly DeWolf SwensonLOS ANGELES, CA — 5 years ago, I met Molly at RTE's MojoCon at the legendary Aviva Stadium in Dublin. I plucked up the courage to ask her to be my mentor. She said yes, and the rest is history.
Molly’s command of space is like Roger Federer’s backhand: effortless, impactful, and beautiful. Her superpower is her ability to become part of things greater than herself. Molly is a master at getting paid to be herself.
In this episode, I unpack Molly’s story. We talk about what it means to grow up fearlessly, why stories...2020-03-291h 43
Everyday Radio#13: Cinematographer Under Quarantine — Upper Valley's Matt ThomasMatt Thomas is a cinematographer from Fort Wayne, IN. He runs Upper Valley Film Co and has been self-employed for just 15 months.
Matt came on the show to talk about the harsh realities of trying to scale a small business during COVID-19. We dive deep into how solopreneurs like us can use this time to 1) stay alive, 2) get better, and 3) share what they have learned thus far with the creative communities that they call home.2020-03-2737 min
Everyday Radio#11: Composer Under Quarantine — Alec SievernAlec is a composer based in Los Angeles. He’s performed at Carnegie Hall, holds a Master in Music from USC and was a reality TV star on FOX’s hit show Flirty Dancing earlier this year. We talk about the reality that not everything - nor everyone - in Hollywood is all glamour and spectacle. It is made up of regular people just trying to make a living doing what they love. And that just got a hell of a lot harder thanks to Life Under Quarantine.2020-03-2640 min
Everyday Radio#12: Student Under Quarantine — Arcadea's Luke DennenLuke is a senior at the University of Notre Dame. But more importantly, an incredible student of the game that is life. I’m talking to Luke in what should be the glory lap of his undergraduate career. And yet - like millions of other students all over the world - Luke is homebound with his family, getting used to a life permeated by online classes conducted via Zoom and thinking about what could have been.
Except this young man is a bit different from the rest. His tone is not petulant, nor is he looking for sy...2020-03-2639 min
Everyday Radio#12: Athlete Under Quarantine — Austin FC's Jon GallagherJon Gallagher is a professional footballer for Atlanta United. He spent last season on loan at Aberdeen in the Scottish Premier League and is now back in the USA with his family for Life Under Quarantine. Jon talks talk about how athletes can stay sharp under quarantine, the impact life without football is having on clubs everywhere and the massive role that sport plays in all of our livelihoods, on and off the pitch.2020-03-2325 min
Everyday Radio#11: Medic Under Quarantine — ER Nurse Alyssa PollinaAlyssa Pollina is a Chicago-based ER nurse on the frontlines of the fight against the Coronavirus. Alyssa’s life under quarantine looks almost nothing the rest of ours. Her world is busier than ever, and she doesn’t have the luxury of enjoying extra time on the couch
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Everyday Radio#10: Hitting Every Green Light — Apartment Bartender Elliott ClarkCHICAGO, IL — My guest today is Elliott Clark, Founder of Apartment Bartender (@apartment_bartender).
In August 2018, I slid into Elliott's DMs after finding myself captivated by his content on IG. What started as a preliminary conversation to see if he was interested in me doing a profile on him became the foundation of a lifelong friendship between us.
Over the next two years, Clark unpacked his life story, and I got an in-depth glimpse into the man behind the feed. Long after my interview questions were over, Clark and I would talk for hours on end...2019-08-131h 40
Everyday Radio#9: The European King of Travel — The Points Guy's Nicky KelvinLONDON, UK — My guest today is Nicky Kelvin. A Northern boy from Leeds and the face of The Points Guy UK who's become renowned for traversing the world on points.
Don’t let the lush Instagram stories fool you. This is an extremely hardworking man committed to consistently honing his craft on any plane, train or automobile that he can find. After all, there really isn’t a career that Nicky hasn’t had.
From law to music to photojournalism and travel, Nicky’s done it all on his way to becoming the Director of Content for...2019-07-081h 31
Everyday Radio#8: Reaching People Where They Are — Rhodes Scholar Alex CocciaLONDON, UK — Alex Coccia is among the most intelligent people I've ever met. At his core, this NCAA Fencing Champion and Notre Dame Student Body President turned Truman and Rhodes Scholar is a humble boy from Colombus, Ohio, who just looks at the world a little differently from the rest of us.
Alex and I caught up in Old Blighty. My hometown — and his new home away from home— to talk about identity, how to create change, what fencing can teach the world and the art of reaching people where they are. Kick back, relax and enjoy the ri...2019-07-072h 09
Everyday Radio#7: Being Your Own Best Shot — Notre Dame's Jared MrozinskeSOUTH BEND, IN—What does it mean to be your own best shot in life? Notre Dame's Jared Mrozinske shares his philosophy behind building lasting relationships and what it means to truly connect with those who can change your world.
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Everyday Radio#6: Genius Loci — Cambridge Architect Scott FordSOUTH BEND, IN — Scott Ford is the most interesting placemaker you have never heard of. From getting his Ph.D. at Cambridge to becoming a Starbucks Barista in Detroit, Ford really has seen and done it all (including jumping out of a helicopter in a Tweed suit).
We sat down over coffee in South Bend to talk about his life. We covered design, culture, identity, what it is like to apprentice under a master, working for presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, the destruction of 'short-termism' in modern-day society, and the profound impact of space on communities everywhere.
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Everyday Radio#5: Navigating University — Northwestern's Lucas Philips & Amaan BadruddinCHICAGO, IL — How do you effectively navigate university ecosystems as a student, alumnus, and lifelong learner?
I sat down with Northwestern's Lucas Philips and Amaan Badruddin to discuss the practices, philosophies, and behaviours that can deliver outsized ROI at all the different stages of your university life.
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Everyday Radio#4: Creating Evergreen Content — Farnam Street's Devon AndersonPHOENIX, AZ — Farnam Street is one of the most exciting media companies in the world, period. Their philosophy towards content, community and storytelling is timeless. Not to mention the fact that it flies in the face of (almost) every media company out there.
Devon and I dive deep into how FS thinks about building a legacy, audience and compoundable value over decades. This is a conversation that is not to be missed.2019-03-2652 min
Everyday Radio#3: Finding The Story Nobody's Telling — Bleacher Report's Jack CollinsLONDON, UK — How do you find the stories that have never been told? I sit down with talented football journalist and storyteller Jack Collins to find out.
Collins, currently an associate editor at Bleacher Report, gives insights into the future of journalism, the art of storytelling, and his unique take on modern football. He also shares his experiences building the Fulham fan-run podcast, 'Fulhamish', and his perspectives on the growing influence of data analytics and personality in modern sports journalism. Above all, Collins aspired to construct narratives that resonate with the audience at every level.
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Everyday Radio#2: Inside the World of the Future — Author Heather McGowanCHICAGO, IL — Heather McGowan is a world-renowned thought leader shaping the future of work and education. We discuss how we can build a better future and the world’s ongoing identity crisis and Heather shares a not-to-be-missed funny story on Airbnb's founder Brian Chesky.
I first reached out to Heather via cold email almost three years ago. She responded to my note after just 17 minutes, and it's safe to say the rest is history. This podcast was shot on the first day we ever met in person - almost three years later! - so this episode has a spec...2018-10-231h 12
Everyday Radio#1: Appetite for Life — Montana Mex's Chef Eduardo GarciaBOZEMAN, MT — I sit down with Chef Eduardo Garcia in his 'dojo'— a beautiful studio kitchen with 360-degree views of Bozeman — to discuss family, business, finance, and food. Eduardo shares how he thinks about making the most of our short time on this Earth and how we can navigate this crazy thing called life.
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFjrHpND-Ao&t=26s2018-05-1943 min