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The LaunchcastNobody Move! (Without Listening to This) - Robert Esposito"Nobody Move" is a line that you often hear in movies but in this case it's an entire MOVEment led by author, entrepreneur, and speaker Rob Esposito. The founder of Relocators and the author of "Nobody Move (Without Reading This) sits down with the LaunchDad to talk about his upcoming book release, the book release gala, business, leadership, turnaround, and fatherhood. We kept it short and sweet and you'll appreciate how these two men chop it up and offer some real gold advice.
Purchase/Pre-Order "Nobody Move (Without Reading This) on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hY0...2025-01-1324 minThe LaunchcastThe Nurse to High Performers & NBA Players - David NurseThe doctor may not be in but in this case, I think you'd probably prefer to see the Nurse. The LaunchDad is joined today by his friend David Nurse, a coach, author, and keynote speaker who is widely renowned as one of the top mindset specialists in the world and specializes in helping CEOs, athletes, and high performers maximize their talent. The boys chop it about about leadership, speaking, their incredible wives, mindset, and as fate would have it, they discover that David's love of the Utah Jazz and George's love of the Chicago Bulls makes them mortal enemies. 2025-01-0639 minThe LaunchcastThe Unfragile Redemption - Alphonso JamesWE'RE BACK and season 5 is in full swing. What's changed? The theme of The Launchcast has gotten more specific with stories of Leadership & Turnaround at the center of everything. Same deep dive interviews, just different perspectives. On today's show, the Launchdad sits down with the incredible Alphonso James for a story you're not going to believe.
Alphonso James was a 17-year-old child in 1985 when he was arrested and falsely convicted of 1st Degree Intentional Homicide for the murder of a man he’d never seen or met. After a brief two-day trial, he was sentenced to Life pl...2024-12-3048 minThe LaunchcastSeason 5 Trailer!Don't call it a comeback! We are back for season 5 and this brief trailer runs through some of the changes at The Launchcast. Our new focus? Leadership and TURNAROUND. Tune in every week for a new episode!
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote speaker George Andriopoulos.
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Agents of HumanityStorytelling: The Power of the Spoken Word - George Andriopoulos
George Andriopoulos is the CEO of Launchpad Five One Six, a management consulting firm that helps organizations and individuals succeed and thrive. Under one of the many umbrellas of this organization, is Launchpad 516 Studios, a podcast production company which we are proud to say produces our very own, “Agents of Humanity”.
As a keynote, motivational, and TEDx speaker, George delivers talks that spark inspiration and change. He is also the Founder and one of the Principals/Co-Leaders, holding the unique title “The Architect,” of SPEAK, a global speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. George is an award-win...2024-07-3141 minThe LaunchcastAn Idiot’s Guide to the Comeback - A Tiny Soapbox ShowWe're back from a brief holiday hiatus and what better way to come back than to discuss the art of the comeback? In this tiny soapbox show episode, the LaunchDad briefly dives into the mindset behind a comeback. George looks at the comeback from an optics perspective, a leadership perspective and from a personal perspective. A famous quote once read, "the comeback is always greater than the setback." If you were to accuse us of that famous quote coming from Jersey Shore's "The Situation," well...no comment.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TED speaker George Andriopoulos.
2023-01-1620 min
Over My Dad Bod (cast)Artificial Intelligence, Parenting Catch-Up and Dueling ParentsIt's our season 3 premiere and we made it a holiday episode...sort of. Life has been super busy so instead of abandoning all hope, the do-gooder dads have shifted from a bi-weekly show to a seasonal schedule with episodes that are bigger and as un-funny as ever once every few months. We have also let A.I. take over in this episode, so Dave and George basically do nothing now. Enjoy this very special episode featuring "Parent Pyramid" with our friends Cordelia and Jeremy and a whole bunch of dad-joke nonsense...if you dare. No, seriously...listen.
...2023-01-041h 02The LaunchcastInclusion at Work Has A Lot of Potentia- Jeff MillerWhat would you say if I told you that 80% of the neurodiverse population is unemployed? Now what would you say if I told you that there's an innovative staffing company out there that understands and appreciates the neurodivergent population so well that they get them placed at an average salary of $81,000 a year? Yea...we reacted the same way. Join the LaunchDad as he sits down with the CEO of Potentia, Jeff Miller. George and Jeff take a deep dive and you're not going to want to miss this one!
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TED speaker...2022-11-141h 21The LaunchcastRun, DMC (Not That One) - David M. CorbinJust to be clear, we're not talking about the Reverend Run's Run DMC partner Darryl McDaniels. We're talking about the incomparable mentor to mentors, David M. Corbin and if you think you know the mean of fast, you need to watch this man run to the aid of all his mentees, clients and thought leadership audience. The LaunchDad sits down with his fellow Long Island native David and the duo wax poetic on everything from leadership to relationships and everything in-between.
Get yourself a pen and a paper because this episode is full of gems.
...2022-11-071h 02The LaunchcastStand Up and Speak - A Tiny Soapbox ShowThis Tiny Soapbox Show dives into the mechanics of George's new public speaking platform, SPEAK - a platform for people with ideas and stories. The LaunchDad discusses his decision to move on from producing and speaking on the TEDx platform and how he identified a gap in the speaking world that needed to be filled. Enjoy this episode and make your way over to https://speakevent.com to learn more and to purchase tickets to the upcoming event in New York, SPEAK: Beginnings.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
Follow @launchpadceo on...2022-10-3129 minThe LaunchcastThe Actor’s Director - Joe Ricci"I believe in the magic that happens when talented, open people get into the room and influence each other." This quote from his website is why they call this week's guest, Joe Ricci, the actor's director. Join the LaunchDad as he dives deep with director, writer and collaborator Joe Ricci on the collaboration that it takes to put together one of his shows and the leadership that it takes to elevate it to the next level. From his Hallmark movie, "In the Key of Love," to his stage reading of The Chrysalis, a new comedy about family drama, happening o...2022-10-2452 minThe LaunchcastThe Autism Inclusion Revolution - Stella Spanakos & Nicole SugrueWelcome to the season 4 premiere of The Launchcast! Since it's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we're kicking this one off with the authorities on disability employment, the co-founders of The Nicholas Center Stella Spanakos & Nicole Sugrue. It's the in-depth interview that you've grown to know and love from the LaunchDad but with two guests this time. Stella and Nicole dive deep into the stories that led to TNC and do an even deeper dive into what make this incredible nonprofit succeed and help so many individuals. Welcome back to the show, fans. Buckle up for a hell of...2022-10-171h 12The LaunchcastThe Special Olympics Bonus EpisodeIt's a live event recording on episode 323 as The Launchcast crashes the Special Olympics Northeast Long Island Regional Spring Games in our hometown of Farmingdale, New York! We set up our show in Media Row where George had the opportunity to interview athletes, families, volunteers and visitors. It was an incredibly fulfilling experience and the bonus is that there are some MAJOR LEADERSHIP GEMS on this episode! Please enjoy this very special episode of our show.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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I...2022-06-0943 minThe LaunchcastFighting for the Very Soul of Farmingdale: Leadership in Elections - A Tiny Soapbox ShowA very different episode of The Launchcast, but one of the most necessary if we're going to call ourselves a leadership podcast. The LaunchDad waxes poetic on what's going on in his hometown of Farmingdale, NY. This episode's small-town case study on the effects of politics in parenting and education is a topic that is being discussed in small towns and large cities across the country. The problem is, they crossed a parent with a microphone this time and George isn't standing for it. Tune in to this unconventional soapbox episode. A 10 minute disclaimer and explanation precedes the episode.2022-05-0237 minThe LaunchcastWrestling with Leadership - ”Life Changing” Joe OcasioThere are two sides to this interview: the real story and the work. The real story is that George sits down with professional wrestler and personal trainer Joe Ocasio for an incredible, in-depth interview that delves into his story as a wrester, the art of wrestling and his journey to starting Joe's Results Zone. Now for the work: It's the matchup of the century as George "The LaunchDad" Andriopoulos (formerly known as Muscles Marinara) takes on FFW Heavyweight Champion (and tag team champion) "Life Changing" Joe Ocasio in a 90 minute iron man match and the leadership championship is on...2022-04-181h 39The LaunchcastLeadership Through Conscious Communication (Launchcast Profiles) - Jem FullerNothing to see here, just two dudes covered in tribal tattoos who are obsessed with leadership and both spoke (at different times) at the same TEDx in Northern Ireland, but here's the catch...one's from Australia and the other is from New York. The LaunchDad sits with this week's Launchcast Leadership Profile guest, Jem Fuller, and the two talk about Jem's incredible and unconventional journey to leadership. Dive in, this is a good one.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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Follow Jem Fu...2022-04-1144 minThe LaunchcastLeading With Reading (Launchcast Profiles) - Danny Brassell, PhDImagine taking a trip on the Reading Rainbow. Only it's not a TV show, it's real life and it's not LeVar Burton, it's our guest Danny Brassell. The LaunchDad sits down to profile the good doctor and the two talk about the importance of reading in the life of a leader while covering topics ranging from WWE wrestling Hall of Famer Mankind (Mick Foley) to teaching underprivileged students in South Central Los Angeles. It's our first every Launchcast Profiles episode where we do short profiles and big leaders. Buckle up...leadership awaits.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote...2022-04-0434 minThe LaunchcastLeadership Born in the Embers - David HollenbachFrom the military to a firefighter to a fire chief to a coach, this man's unconventional journey to leadership has been anything but a straight road and anything but easy The LaunchDad sits down to chat with David Hollenbach and the two leadership coaches take a deep dive into the concept of leadership, the inspiration behind it and the "self-leadership" that's important on anyone's path. We, of course, dive into another feature of "The Big 3" and so much more. Leadership, business, life and growth? Yes, please.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
...2022-03-281h 08The LaunchcastUkraine, Russia, Zelensky, Putin and True Leadership - A Tiny Soapbox ShowNo snappy remarks here. This episode is as serious as what is happening in Ukraine at this very moment. Join another tiny soapbox show on episode 317 as the LaunchDad breaks down President Zelensky's speech to Congress in 20 minutes or less and pinpoints some leadership gems that should have the whole world thinking about what it means to lead a constituency. Trigger warnings have been laid down as well, folks. Be warned.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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Watch Ukrainian President Zelensky as he...2022-03-2122 minThe LaunchcastQuietly Advising on the 10 Year Plan - David DresslerThis technical nightmare of an episode is worth the torturous listen, we promise! Audio echoing and equipment issues aside, the LaunchDad is joined by the founder of $100 million+ business/California based beloved restaurant brand Tender Greens, as well as the founder of Quiet Advisory and co-author of "Ten Year Plan: How the Founders of Tender Greens Scaled their Heart-Centered Brand" about leadership, entrepreneurship, work culture, failures, family and so much more. This HONEST take from a hugely successful entrepreneur is exactly what season 3 needs to continue on the flight to success. WOOOO!
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TE...2022-03-1449 minThe LaunchcastThe Junkyard Prodigy - Orville DavisBack from winter hiatus and ready to roll, The Launchcast gets back to basics with an in-studio interview that does not disappoint! Sometimes we focus so much on legacy that we get complacent about innovating old ideas...and sometimes legacy allows us to disrupt an age-old idea and reinvent an industry. The LaunchDad is joined by Orville Davis, CEO of Scrap-It! Technologies and Junk Removal. Orville started as the product of a junkyard and wound up revolutionizing the junk industry through legacy and innovation. Listen up today, folks...you might learn something!
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/T...2022-03-071h 07The LaunchcastAuld Lang Syne - A Tiny New Year’s Soapbox ShowIt's our final episode of 2021 and what better way to say Happy New Year than with a Tiny Soapbox Show from the LaunchDad himself? We're talking New Year's resolutions and looking inward at our own accountability and responsibilities to make those resolutions come true. We're talking about honoring those from our past in order to move forward in the future. We're talking about leaving the excuses behind and just doing the damn thing. Buckle up, buttercup...this one gets real before we slow it down and get reflective going into 2022.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker G...2021-12-3133 minThe LaunchcastThe 2021 Holiday Giving ShowHo ho, everybody! It’s our 2nd annual Holiday Giving Show and we're bringing you all the feels today as the LaunchDad, along with his good friend and Shannon's Fight co-founder, Dr. Dana Battaglia, help the less fortunate this holiday season. We can make all the jokes we want about the holiday theme and say how much fun this is going to be...but selfishly, this episode feels so good and so necessary every single year. We're not rolling like Oprah like last year, but we're still doing some good and having some laughs along the way.
Ho...2021-12-2359 minOver My Dad Bod (cast)The Holiday Winter Formal - John & Mark Cronin, Jimmy DoyleThe season 2 premiere of the Over My Dad Bod (cast) is here in what can only be described as an extravaganza level episode: The Holiday Winter Formal. It's our holiday show to kick off the new season and the boys at OMBDC are stoked to share a very special musical holiday performance by Jimmy Doyle and a fun new game called "Put a Sock In It" that they got to play with sock moguls John and Mark Cronin from John's Crazy Socks. Lots of great conversations in between including a deep dive into a forgotten Christmahanakwanzakah cell phone commercial...2021-12-1555 minThe LaunchcastThe Holiday Giving Show (The Launchcast Reboots)It's another Launchcast Reboot and this is the one where we pretended to be Oprah for an hour. YOU get a donation...and YOU get a donation. Episode 312 is a reboot of a very special episode: The Holiday Giving Show. We spent the episode with Dana and James Battaglia, two of George's co-founders and co-board members from Shannon's Fight, and we got to talk with four other incredible non-profit organizations about their missions and more. It was such a blast to do some major good for such good organizations, and you'll see what we mean as you listen to...2021-12-081h 08The LaunchcastGiving Tuesday Explained - A Tiny Soapbox ShowIt's #GivingTuesday and The Launchcast is explaining what that means on episode 311. The LaunchDad talks about how to get involved with your favorite charity in a ton of ways: donating money, donating while shopping with Amazon Smile, volunteering service or just supporting and spreading awareness. It's a quick episode this week since you got a bonus Thanksgiving episode and we're back next week with another leadership interview.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to d...2021-11-3013 minThe LaunchcastThankful for You - A Tiny Thanksgiving Soapbox ShowSure, bonus episode 310 of The Launchcast is just shy of 24 minutes in total, but trust us when we say that this Tiny Soapbox Show sticks to the 20 minutes or less rule when it comes to the meat and potatoes of this episode...or should we say the turkey and stuffing since this is our 2021 Thanksgiving show! Join George as he reflects on being thankful through a difficult time and in true holiday spirit, we hear from the children themselves on the meaning of the word thankful as the LaunchDad is joined by 2 of his kids, the LaunchLad and the La...2021-11-2523 minThe LaunchcastCan You Hear the Winds of Change? - Janice LintzAs a community and thought-leader, George is always searching for other leaders that have experienced a spark moment in their lives that led them on the path to creating change. In Episode 309 of The Launchcast the LaunchDad interviews Janice Lintz, a person that changed hearing access in the US, disrupted the hearing aid market and now, along with her organization Hearing Access & Innovations, is working on global best practices. What you may not know is that this guest was booked on the show because of George's growing passion for hearing access advocacy due to his second daughter's hearing disability. Th...2021-11-2247 minThe LaunchcastThe Food Speaks, and So Does Chef - Chef Marc BynumSometimes combining leadership and entrepreneurship can be complicated. We may save the sunshine and rainbows for the gram, but the truth is that reconciling the choices that you need to make, how they make others feel and inevitably, how they make us feel can be an impossible task. Wait until you hear how deep we get when George chops it up (see what we did there) on Episode 308 of The Launchcast with Chef Marc Bynum, the three-time Food Network Chopped champion, chef extraordinaire and restaurant consultant. Get your Tony Stark sunglasses on and join the boys for an intense, no...2021-11-151h 54The Launchcast5, 6, 7...Broadway! - Joseph CorellaCalling all Broadway fans, dance fans or fans of movement in general...it's time to get those jazz hands warmed up for this week's guest on episode 307 of The Launchcast, Joseph Corella. George talks to Joseph about his unconventional journey to leadership that has brought him from Disney stage with pop superstar Usher to the teen male dancer of the year award to a boyband to Broadway to viral videos with Rebel Wilson and most recently to his company 567BROADWAY!, an all levels dance fitness class. We have a great time during this super-fun interview. Take a listen and sti...2021-11-0853 minThe LaunchcastPut a Sock In It (The Launchcast Reboots) - John Cronin & Mark CroninWe've got the first The Launchcast Reboot of season 3 with episode 306, "Put a Sock In It" where George interviews John Cronin and his father Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise that the boys bootstrapped during start-up phase and have grown into a multi-million dollar organization whose mission is to spread happiness (with the CRAZIEST socks). What if we told you that a man was born with Down syndrome, a hole in his heart, and required intestinal surgery at 2 days old, what would your expectations of his life be? If your answer is "low expectations," you're mi...2021-11-051h 17The LaunchcastAction, Evolution & Legacy - A Tiny Soapbox ShowIt's another Tiny Soapbox Show from The Launchcast on episode 305 where George talks about how leadership has shown up in the growth of his business over time. We got it done in 20 minutes or less as the LaunchDad talks about the actionable steps towards making sure that you and/or your business continue to evolve and what that means for your legacy. What's your legacy?
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stre...2021-10-2921 minThe LaunchcastBullying Prevention Month - A Tiny Soapbox ShowOur first official "Tiny Soapbox Show" from The Launchcast, now produced by Launchpad 516 Studios, focuses on Bullying Prevention Month on episode 304. Every Tiny Soapbox Show episode will focus on a cause or topic that George is so passionate about that he feels the need to stand up by himself on his soapbox, no guest, and talk about it (for 20 minutes or less). This week The LaunchDad talks about his thoughts on bullying and discusses his work with The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
Follow @launchpadceo on Cl...2021-10-2120 minThe LaunchcastRepurpose Your Pain - Estela LugoImagine being the poster child for a Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a disease that most people have never heard of, while having aspirations of using your artistic and design skills to build a fabulous career. Imagine the pain that CMT would cause over an entire lifetime, both in your identity as a person and physical pain. Now imagine marrying it all together...the advocacy, the creativity and the pain, and turning it into a beautiful life. This week on episode 303 of The Launchcast, the LaunchDad sits down with disability advisor, nonprofit program developer, speaker and educator Estela Lugo for an incredible conversation w...2021-10-121h 14The LaunchcastThank You For Coming To My TED Talk (Part2)It's the remix...actually it's the sequel of our 2 part roundtable discussion with the alumni of TEDxFarmingdale on episode 302 of The Launchcast. It's double the fun this time as we go from the five TEDx speakers of part 1 to ten alums representing the red dot on part 2. This one is a deep dive into the culture behind curtain and what it takes to successfully spread an idea...worth spreading. Things are about to get very TED-y in here.
Roundtable members and their TEDx talks:
Dr. Cheryl Lentz: https://youtu.be/PbHlUPn7arQ
Scott Sc...2021-10-051h 31The LaunchcastThank You For Coming To My TED Talk (Part 1)It's the Season 3 premiere of The Launchcast and we've spared no expense to bring you the most power-packed premiere that we've ever had! Okay, we didn't spend any money but we have 5 guests and they're all bringing the thunder as we talk about leadership on the red dot. That's right, it's part 1 of our TEDx roundtable with a room full of TEDxFarmingdale alumni who are talking about the origins of their ideas worth spreading, the journey to the TED stage and the aftermath of presenting a TEDx talk. Stand back...ideas are spreading hard AF.
Roundtable members a...2021-10-051h 17The LaunchcastSeason 3 Trailer!It's not just Season 3 of The Launchcast, it's the beginning of a new season-long mission to show up like we've never shown up before. Take a listen to our season 3 trailer to hear what the LaunchDad's been up to since the end of season 2 and to hear how we're going to shake things up as we start part 3 of our podcast journey.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast....2021-09-2812 minThe LaunchcastLife Is a Sinatra Song - Scott StanfordWe're joined by the incomparable Scott Stanford on Episode 216 of The Launchcast. WWE host? Yes. Sports anchor? Yes. News anchor? Yes. Radio guy? Yes. Leader? Not according to him, but Scott and The LaunchDad dive deep (on the shallow side of deep actually) to get a deeper understanding from this incredible entertainer.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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Follow Scott Stanford's show, "The Suki an...2021-05-041h 09The LaunchcastLeadership in 60 - Bonus Episode60 episodes. 60 minutes. Bonus episode 215 of The Launchcast dives into the leadership lessons that we've learned throughout the first 60 episodes of this podcast. We've had 47 guests on this show and they have brought 47 different perspectives on leadership...this is the one where we really get into what those perspectives have taught us. We also squeeze in a quick Clubhouse segment to round out the show. Let's go!
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to d...2021-04-2600 minThe LaunchcastAnchors Away- Sukanya KrishnanThe word "legend" is thrown around way too often nowadays but in this case, this case being Episode 214 of The Launchcast, we have a bonafide New York LEGEND in our midst. The LaunchDad sits down with former PIX11 and Fox5 news anchor Sukanya Krishnan and talks about everything from her beginnings in broadcasting to her work during the September 11th attacks and all the way up to her new role as the cupid of television on TLC and Discovery+. We may or may not also debunk the Wikipedia rumor that places Suki as the 10th member of the Wu...2021-04-191h 14The LaunchcastMade of Rocket Fuel - Mike "C-Roc" CiorroccoWhat are you made of? That's the question that fuels the fire behind the success of our guest on Episode 213 of The Launchcast, Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco. The Grant Cardone, 10x disciple has built businesses with culture and developing people at the forefront of his mission. George and C-Roc wax poetic on the anatomy of an entrepreneur and you might...just MAYBE...discover that the unconventional journey to leadership is a road more common than you'd think.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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V...2021-04-1253 minOver My Dad Bod (cast)The Real World - NashvilleEighties dance music fans: Dave has never heard of TKA, George Lamond, Samantha Fox. More revelations like this one in this jam-packed episode 3 of The Over My Dad Bod (cast). George talks about the cultural importance of The Real World as he binges The Real World New York: Homecoming and strolls down memory lane. Dave and his family and their NFT/Bitcon are all moving from New York to Nashville and he gives George a sneak peak of his neighborhood watch's Facebook group as he prepares for the impending culture shock. George introduces Dave to some "interesting" hotline phone...2021-04-071h 02The LaunchcastRead Any Good People Lately? - Corrie CorriganPut on your Mountie hats, take your moose allergy spray and don't EVER say you're "sworry" because we have Canada's favorite coach, Corrie Corrigan on Episode 212 of The Launchcast! Corrie and George have known each other for a while so get ready for some podcast interview magic as their chemistry, thoughtful conversations and unapologetic honesty shine through. There may also be some references to the Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order: Organized Crime crossover, for all you fans of Benson & Stabler and/or true crime podcast...but mostly leadership stuff.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker...2021-04-0558 minOver My Dad Bod (cast)Our Very Own Trailer!Welcome to the first trailer of the rest of your life! The Over My Dad Bod (cast) is a podcast from do-gooders Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos for people who love dad jokes and good storytelling. Periodic guests and great conversations are the hallmarks of this show. Dad bods are recommended for optimal listening but not required. Dads and non-dads, welcome to our movement (towards nothing in particular).
Over My Dad Bod (cast) drops its first 4 episodes (and this trailer) on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 and will release new episodes every other Wednesday going forward.
Hosted by "t...2021-04-0207 minThe LaunchcastThe Most Creative Game Ever Played - Erick MauroImagine taking your favorite childhood game, like Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, and turning it into a life-sized version of the game. Then imagine turning it into it a virtual setting where YOU can be the robot. Then imagine getting to do stuff like this for a living! Join The Launchcast on Episode 211 as the LaunchDad sits down with the founder of Creative Games Inc., Erick Mauro, one of the leaders in event planning in both the private and corporate world. The two childhood friends talk about excellence in leadership, the devastation that the pandemic caused the event industry...2021-03-291h 25The LaunchcastThe Legend of the Wish Man - Frank Shankwitz (The Launchcast Reboots)We're finally getting a chance to honor the late, great Frank Shankwitz in this special Launchcast Reboot. 40 years ago, sick children all over the world lay in hospital beds with no hope left in their lives...and then an Arizona Highway Patrol motorcycle officer changed the world by granting the dying wish of a 7 year old boy. Join The Launchcast Reboots on Episode 210 with a replay of our chat with Frank Shankwitz, the creator and co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This was a big one folks, which means we took a deep dive into leadership, business, life, and growth...2021-03-081h 33The LaunchcastPitch Perfect - A Shark Tank (ish) Business Pitch EventIt's time for The Launchcast's own version of Shark Tank on episode 209. In this very special episode, we teamed with "Winning Entrepreneur Secrets," a room from in the "Network Like Crazy" club on the Clubhouse app to host a pitch event for entrepreneurs. Here's the deal: George and the rest of the moderators from "Winning Entrepreneur Secrets" give each speaker 30 seconds for their best business pitch and the mods in turn give them invaluable feedback on how to improve their pitch. Business and speaking gems galore. The LaunchDad also talks about his newly released TEDx Talk "How to Reinvent P...2021-03-011h 58The LaunchcastNot Just For Profit - Changing Corporate GivingTime for a business lesson. What happens when for-profit organizations develop a sense of mission that is akin to that of non-profits? You get a "Not Just For Profit" mentality. The Launchcast dives into a conversation on corporate giving and shares a very special talk that George delivered at Speakers Who Dare on an alternative look at the corporate giving model. We also have another Clubhouse app segment where the LaunchDad hosts a corporate giving room and talks to a few leaders about their insights on the topic.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.2021-02-221h 02The LaunchcastSanity is Definitely Overrated - Jennifer Muccioli and Rob McCaffreyRemember that time that the balancing act of juggling your life became so ridiculous that you lost all traces of sanity? Eh, Sanity is Overrated anyway, right? The Launchcast talks to Jennifer Muccioli and Rob McCaffrey on episode 207 about their podcast of the very same name, Sanity is Overrated. George talks to the crew about the journeys that led them to hosting a podcast and we talk a little podcast shop as well. We also have another Clubhouse app segment after the interview where the LaunchDad hosts a public speaking room and talks to a few leaders about their...2021-02-151h 56The LaunchcastLet's Go to Lisa, Live at the Scene - Lisa MateoLet's get right to the point...Lisa Mateo, CBS journalist and certified personal trainer extraordinaire, sits down with George on episode 206 of The Launchcast and gives us one of our favorite interviews of all time. We talk about her journey starting in Brooklyn all the way to her triumphant "Island in Crisis" piece on PIX11 during the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, and beyond. The two get super deep when they talk about what led to Lisa's health and wellness journey, but you'll have to listen to find out more. We also have another Clubhouse app segment after the interview...2021-02-082h 22The LaunchcastLeader of the ClubhouseWhat if social media became more social than it's ever been before? The Launchcast makes history (we made that up) on Episode 205 with the first simulcast podcast from a meeting room in the newest social media craze, the Clubhouse app. We're joined by a few special guests as we navigate the nuances of this new platform, in real time. George also pays special tribute to former Launchcast guest Frank Shankwitz, the creator and co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, who passed away this past week. Adios, cowboy...we'll miss you.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George An...2021-02-0149 minThe LaunchcastThe Brogue Warrior - Gary DohertyEmpowerment. Episode 204 of The Launchcast is all about empowerment and George talks to one of the most empowered people he's ever met, Gary Doherty. He's the founder of Think Network, Europe's #1 empowerment platform and his relentless drive, success, failure and success again are on full display for all to see as he raps with the LaunchDad from the other side of the pond about both of their journeys. Both TEDx speakers, both TEDx organizers, both entrepreneurs, both on a mission to change the world...and change starts with leadership, right here in this jam packed episode.
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2021-01-1852 minThe LaunchcastLeadership 101 - Teach Them How To Say Goodbye"If I say goodbye, the nation learns to move on; It outlives me when I'm gone; Like the scripture says: Everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree, And no one shall make them afraid. They'll be safe in the nation we've made. I wanna sit under my own vine and fig tree; A moment alone in the shade. At home in this nation we've made...One last time." This line performed by Christopher Jackson playing George Washington in Hamilton just about sums up Episode 202 of The Launchcast. After the events at the Capitol Building on January 6, 2021...2021-01-071h 41The LaunchcastSeason 2 Trailer!It's Season 2 of The Launchcast and we have got quite the year in store for you. Big guests, bigger episodes and bigger dives into leadership. Check out episode 201, our holiday episode, available today.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...2020-12-2305 minThe LaunchcastThe Holiday Giving Show -The One Where We Pretended We Were Oprah For An HourSeason 2 of The Launchcast premieres with a very special Episode 201: The Holiday Giving Show. We spent the episode with Dana and James Battaglia, two of George's co-founders and co-board members from Shannon's Fight, and we got to talk with four other incredible non-profit organizations about their missions and how they've pivoted in 2020. We selfishly added "The One Where We Pretended We Were Oprah For An Hour" to the title because it was such a blast to do some major good for such good organizations, and you'll see what we mean as you listen to this tear-jerker of an episode. 2020-12-231h 04The LaunchcastDocumentary, My Dear Watson (The Launchcast Reboots) - Ben DuffyIt's a reboot of one of our deepest cutting interviews. Join The Launchcast on Episode 144 as we interview director, editor, and documentarian Ben Duffy. We're talking about his life as a filmmaker, his projects, and the unexpected role in leadership that he has found himself in. Trigger warning for those sensitive to mental health conversations, but MAN was this a necessary interview. Dive in, people...this is a good one.
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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show i...2020-10-051h 39The LaunchcastJust Shut Up, You Had Me At Beurre Blanc (The Launchcast Reboots) - Chef Allison FasanoWe're rebooting a classic appearance when TV personality, keynote speaker, and Executive Chef Allison Fasano joined us and now you're gonna relive it on Episode 143 of The Launchcast. This pairing of the LaunchDad and the Chef is better than Ratatouille and Rioja (it's restaurant speak, go get woke). From her beginnings in Williamsburg, Brooklyn all the way to her rise through the culinary ranks and her eventual television appearances on Food Network's "Chopped" and "Beat Bobby Flay," this incredible chef has always stayed grounded in her food and her comedic charm. Let's have a bite (again) together and discuss l...2020-09-301h 56The LaunchcastThree Feet From Bold (The Launchcast Reboots) - Greg S. ReidSo nice the first time, we had to reboot this one and brand it "a classic" episode. The Launchcast is coming at you with Episode 142 featuring our legendary guest and best selling author, Dr. Greg Reid. We're talking writing, servant leadership, producing a movie (that's on Netflix!), and much more. Leadership, business, life, and growth with the author of Three Feet From Gold, Wealth Made Easy, Stickability, The Tokens, and more. Oh, and Greg shares the secret to life as well. No big deal.
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Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx spea...2020-09-142h 24The LaunchcastI Am Not Your Ordinary Guy - Mike DelGuidice (The Launchcast Reboots)It's the first Launchcast Reboot episode leading up to season 2 in a couple of months. Episode 140 comes from the December 12, 2019 interview with guest Mike Delguidice, solo singer/songwriter, vocalist/guitarist in Billy Joel's band, and New York music legend. George and Mike talk life, growth, leadership, and everything in-between. Rewatch our first episode ever with fresh content and commentary, as well as live musical performances!
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Subscribe to The Laun...2020-09-0127 minThe LaunchcastThe Fatherhood ParadoxIt's time to wax poetic on the most epic mystery that can possible befall a man's life: The Fatherhood Paradox. The LaunchDad becomes a father for the third time and he goes into detail on the gift of fatherhood in Episode 138 of The Launchcast. George talks about the chaotic day when Baby A. #3 arrived in this world and why this time around, it wasn't as chaotic as he thought it would be. Leadership, business, life, growth...and diapers?
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Follow @launchpadceo on Facebook, Twitter, and Ins...2020-08-2445 minThe LaunchcastThe Lean, Mean, Entrepreneur Machine - Brant CooperThe landscape of business is changing in the wake of technological innovation, culture, and the pandemic. Time to turn on the Lean, Mean, Entrepreneur Machine on Episode 137 of The Launchcast and talk to Brant Cooper. Brant travels the globe speaking with entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs about how to discover and create new value and empowering individuals to make the change they want to see in the world...but today, he talks shop on business strategy with the LaunchDad.
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2020-08-171h 02The LaunchcastJustice for Jason - Nikki Ruppenstein & Katerina KatolisSometimes you live a normal life, doing normal things, thinking normal thoughts. No delusions of grander. Not an inkling of leadership...and then disaster strikes. On this special Episode 136 of The Launchcast we talk talk to Nikki Ruppenstein and Katerina Katolis about the leadership that follows crisis and how important it is to listen to your gut when it tells you that it's time to step up. We may possibly be talking 90s rap as well. You never know.
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Follow @launchpadceo on Face...2020-08-1056 minThe LaunchcastTechnology Gets Fancy - Greg SpillaneWhat do you get when you cross a competition-driven Division 1 NCAA left tackle for San Diego State with a leading technology platform for extraordinary lifestyle products in need of a corporate makeover? You get our guest on Episode 135 of The Launchcast Greg Spillane, the CEO of Fancy.com. When Greg and George wax poetic on business shop talk, these two corporate turnaround artists go into a deep dive on the other side of leadership: competition, excellence, culture, and so much more.
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Follow @launchp...2020-08-031h 24The LaunchcastA Change is Gonna ComeIt's no secret that the great Sam Cooke's song was the inspiration for the title of Episode 134 of The Launchcast.
"There been times that I thought I wouldn't last for long,
Now I think I'm able to carry on,
It's been a long, a long time coming,
But I know a change's gonna come, oh, yes, it will.
The LaunchDad was inspired to talk about the concept of change, how to get through it, how to transform during it, and how to thrive. Change management, the balance phenomenon, reco...2020-07-2735 minThe LaunchcastThe Big Bang QueryHow does The Big Bang Theory theme song go? "Our whole universe was in a hot, dense state, then nearly 14 billion years ago expansion started, WAIT." Episode 133 of The Launchcast is aptly titled "The Big Bang Query," because we're looking at the idea of a singularity that explodes in our lives that causes one of two things: creation or destruction. But, why? Why do big bangs in our lives have such residual effect on our mindsets, productivity, and more? The LaunchDad explores this topic and discusses how to reclaim your right to your happiness through leadership. Leadership, life, and gr...2020-07-2032 minThe LaunchcastAll The World's A Stage - Dan DomenechTime for a riddle: What has 2 hands, 2 feet, has slayed the hair-band songs of the 80s on Broadway, captured the hearts of teens across the world on tv screens, and was stuck out at sea for 2 months during a quarantine? Why it's our guest on episode 132 of The Launchcast, Broadway star Dan Domenech of course! The obvious thing to say here is that Dan has appeared on a ton of productions including starring as Drew on Broadway's Rock of Ages, with Heathers, Wonderland, Sister Act on the theater resume, PLUS a recurring role on television's Glee. What's not obvious? Le...2020-07-1344 minThe LaunchcastPut a Sock In It - John Cronin & Mark CroninIf we told you that a man was born with Down syndrome, a hole in his heart, and required intestinal surgery at 2 days old, what would your expectations of his life be? If your answer is "low expectations," you're missing the secret ingredient: happiness. On episode 131, The Launchcast interviews John Cronin and his father Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise that the boys bootstrapped during start-up phase and have grown into a multi-million dollar organization whose mission is to spread happiness (with the CRAZIEST socks). Since this podcast is all about exploring the depths of l...2020-07-061h 15The LaunchcastHow To Be a Human Being Part 4 - The Protest Series: CommencementIt's too cliché to say that all good things must come to an end...in fact, it's downright wrong. The Launchcast premieres Part 4 of The Protest Series: "How to Be a Human Being" with episode 130, our final addition to this four part series that discusses the uncomfortable conversations surrounding race in the United States. Over the course of these episodes, the audience and panelists have taken a deep journey with so much information being uncovered. What better way to cap off a journey like this than with a commencement speech by the LaunchDad himself that speaks not only to the...2020-06-2954 minThe LaunchcastHow to Be a Human Being Part 3 - The Protest SeriesIt's a different perspective from a different panel, but the mission remains the same: educate the misinformed, activate the undiscovered leaders, awaken those on the fringe. The Launchcast premieres Part 3 The Protest Series: "How to Be a Human Being" with episode 129, our second in a series of panel discussions. Last week we spoke to 2 teenagers and 3 twenty-somethings who are leading the fight in their generation. In this episode, George has a discussion with 2 eclectic panelists that have a lifetime of stories to tell, a wealth of knowledge to impart, and 2 microphones to do it with. FULL TRANSPARENCY: In order to...2020-06-221h 52The LaunchcastHow To Be A Human Being Part 2 - The Protest SeriesIt's time for the elephant in the room. The conversations that we've been avoiding because we're "tired of the negativity." Black Lives Matter, privilege, neutrality, systemic racism...all of it. The Launchcast premieres Part 2 The Protest Series: "How to Be a Human Being" with episode 128, our first in a series of panel discussions. George moderates (or attempts to moderate) a discussion with 5 guests who are fighting the good fight:
Malik Seelal - Graduate of SUNY New Paltz, MBA. Co-organizer of a NY based peaceful protest in early June.
Jasmine Rashid - Oakland-based activist and strategist, Pe...2020-06-151h 10The LaunchcastHow To Be A Human Being Part 1 - The Protest SeriesA new line has been drawn in the sand and the leadership gauntlet has been thrown down. Will you pick it up? I'm talking to black people who are angry, white people who are allies, black people who are traumatized, white people who refuse to see what's really going on, and people of all colors who are tired of the social media wars and want to just do the damn thing, already. It's time to listen to all previous episodes of The Launchcast at 8x speed and get caught up on how to be a leader, because right now we...2020-06-0857 minThe LaunchcastThe Balance Phenomenon"Without the Jedi, there can be no balance in The Force, and all will be given over to The Dark Side." - Alan Dean Forster (Star Wars novelist)
The Launchcast broadcasts from a remote vacation locale for Episode 126 and George takes a look at one of his most important pillars of leadership, "The Balance Phenomenon." Imagine the feeling that Luke Skywalker felt when he finally mastered The Force, or the power that Neo felt when he understood how to control The Matrix. The LaunchDad takes a deep dive into the power of bringing balance into your personal a...2020-06-0135 minThe LaunchcastThe State of the Podcast Address and The Reopening of New York25 episodes of The Launchcast and we're celebrating on Episode 125 by having George give "The State of the Podcast" address to our loyal listeners. We talk about the tremendous growth of the show, listened to in 35 countries, with no end in sight. Former guest Marc Cordon of The Golden Mic Podcast stops in for a little conversation about the importance of podcasting and the boys talk about how they've joined forces to launch "The Podcast Experience," a 6 week podcasting intensive course available with George's coaching masterclass, The Leadership Experience. The Joy Bros wax poetic on The Joe Rogan Experience and hi...2020-05-251h 32The LaunchcastThe Origin Story of the Anti-Bully - Joe SalamoneWe've all heard of the superhero origin stories that graced the silver screen or the pages of classic comic books. Bruce Wayne's parents were murdered in front of him and Batman was born. Bruce Banner was poisoned by gamma radiation in his lab and became The Hulk. Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider and became Spider-Man. Our guest on Episode 124 of The Launchcast, Joe Salamone, was bullied so badly from the 6th to the 12th grade, that a series of events years later led him to founding the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying. Through the efforts of L...2020-05-181h 40The LaunchcastConversations With a King - Fred P. Banny III"We are born boys, responsibilities make us men, choices make us kings. As iron sharpens iron, so does one [king] sharpen another." Quarantine be damned, The Launchcast is back in studio with an incredible interview. In Episode 123, George dives deep into the purpose of intentional men with the incomparable Fred Banny, keynote speaker and thought-leader behind Conversations With Kings. Fred is a survivor and a thriver: whether it was COVID-19, civil war in Liberia, or car accidents, this TEDx speaker discusses his incredible journey and is a shining example of a new kind of P.T.SD.: Post Traumatic Su...2020-05-111h 39The LaunchcastPut Me In, CoachYou want to talk serious leadership? Look for your coaches. Yes, of course we're including sports coaches, but we're talking professional coaches in episode 122 of The Launchcast. Join the LaunchDad as he dives into the world of coaching and discusses his journey to founding his leadership coaching class as well as what led him to coaching with The Joy Revolution. If you're a coach yourself or you're looking for coaching to help better yourself, take a listen. Leadership, business, life, and as always, growth.
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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com or...2020-04-2736 minThe LaunchcastLooks Like We Made ItIn our best Barry Manilow voice, "looks like we made it!" No, we haven't made it past quarantine, we've made it to 20 episodes. In this behind the scenes retrospective on Episode 120 of The Launchcast, George discusses how this podcast came into existence, the logistics of designing the show (from the strategy to the intro to his interview influences from Howard Stern). We're playing some of our best clips as we feature some of our favorite "are you a leader" answers, memorable interview moments, outlandish clips from the vortex, and of course the Big 3. Strap in...it's about to get...2020-04-2059 minThe LaunchcastCOVID-19 Castaway Starring Alexa (yes THAT Alexa)Remember that time that Tom Hanks was in a plane crash and was stranded on a desert island and felt such isolation that he personified a human friend in his volleyball, which he named Wilson? Well imagine that except instead of Tom Hanks, it's us. And instead of a dessert island, it's coronavirus quarantine. And instead of a volleyball named Wilson, it's this week's guest on Episode 119 of The Launchcast, Shmamazon's AI virtual assistant Alexa! It's getting really weird here in our temporary quarantine studio. We're talking leadership, gangster rap, Alexa's musical talents, and her interesting life story.
2020-04-1330 minThe LaunchcastOur Father, Who Art On Podcast - Father Demetrios KazakisDo priests like Game of Thrones and the Yankees? The short answer is, yes. The long answer is on Episode 118 of The Launchcast as we sit down with Fr. Demetrios Kazakis, a New York based priest from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church who is a shining example of leadership through adversity. The LaunchDad finally gets another Greek on the show, but it’s not all gyros and opas. George and Father D talk leadership of biblical proportions, and you don’t want to miss this one.
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Foll...2020-04-061h 17The LaunchcastThe Thrilla in Manilla III - Marc CordonYes, you read that right. That's Manila, but with 2 L's...why? Simple, this interview is as sweet as vanilla and as imperfect as a misspelled word on a vocabulary test. It’s being billed as the greatest rematch of all time. The people knew how special their chemistry was when they sparred on a few episodes of The Golden Mic Live, but their first epic battle happened on the now LEGENDARY episode 200 of Golden Mic Live where Muscles Marinara unexpectedly went southpaw and left Manilla Ice knocked out cold on the mat. Then came The Thrilla II on The Go...2020-03-302h 07The LaunchcastWe All Live in a Mellow Quarantine - The Anti-Coronavirus (COVID-19) ShowIt’s not our usual show, but then again, this is an unusual time. Four guests (count ‘em, FOUR) are joining us today as we braved the mean corona-ridden (virtual) streets to piece together Episode 116 of The Launchcast with one theme in mind: what can we do to keep the world turning in a time of crisis? You’ll hear from educator Jen Klock, two of the co-hosts of the Sanity is Overrated podcast Jennifer Muccioli and Rob McCaffrey, and executive producer of Speakers Who Dare Tricia Brouk, and hear their stories of pivoting in crisis, responsibility as leaders, and so...2020-03-231h 53The LaunchcastThe Hills Are Alive With Sounds Like Autism - Dave Thompson & Josh MirskyHave you heard this one yet? A young man on the Autism spectrum and an educator/advocate walk into a bar. But instead of a bar, it's the world. And instead walking into it, they ran full speed with full body armor and destroyed everything in their path. And when I say everything, I mean the stigmas that surround the Autism community and the narrative that has hindered their inclusion. Join Episode 115 of The Launchcast as Dave Thompson and Josh Mirsky, the co-founders of Sounds Like Autism, share their thoughts on leadership, business, life, and growth with the George...2020-03-161h 33The LaunchcastThe Legend of the Wish Man - Frank Shankwitz40 years ago, sick children all over the world lay in hospital beds with no hope left in their lives...and then an Arizona Highway Patrol motorcycle officer changed the world by granting the dying wish of a 7 year old boy. Join The Launchcast on Episode 114 with special guest Frank Shankwitz, the creator and co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This is a big one folks, which means we're taking a deep dive into leadership, business, life, and growth with this incredible author, speaker, and the subject of Wish Man Movie Movie, currently streaming on Netflix.
Hosted by entrepreneur...2020-03-091h 26The LaunchcastSometimes Your Words Just Hypnotize Me - Scott SchmarenOnly one man can lay claim to the following things: lost almost 200lbs, ran a marathon, received a compliment from Oprah Winfrey, convinced Howard Stern Show writer Sal Governale that he was a turtle and that his *cough, cough* was missing (2 different instances), oh and also helped COUNTLESS people change their lives. Join The Launchcast on Episode 113 as we interview the great Scott Schmaren, world-renowned hypnotist, speaker, author, coach, and neuroperformanceologist. Take all your preconceived "you are getting sleepy" hypnotist notions and toss them out the window, because we're getting real with Scott on leadership, business, life, and growth.2020-03-021h 30
The LaunchcastI Will Stand Up - The Quaden Bayles & Thomas Valva EpisodeTime to get down to brass tacks. There is no such thing as leadership unless we stand up and say, "I'll do it." The Launchcast takes a raw and emotional dive on a "ripped from the headlines" Episode 112 as we discuss the tragic case of Thomas Valva and the emotional plea of Quaden Bayles and his family. George lets out an emotional monologue that speaks to leadership from the perspective of a father, husband, thought leader, and activist. We cover the importance of understanding disabilities, being an activist when you see something wrong, bullying, and so much more.
2020-02-2443 minThe LaunchcastDocumentary, My Dear Watson - Ben DuffySometimes, the plights of the world can affect someone so deeply that they dedicate their lives to shining a light on those plights. Enter the documentarian. Join The Launchcast on Episode 111 as we interview director, editor, and documentarian Ben Duffy. We're talking about his life as a filmmaker, all of his projects, and the unexpected role in leadership that he has found himself in. See you later, 4th wall...it's getting real today.
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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more s...2020-02-0339 minThe LaunchcastMamba Out - The Kobe Bryant TributeThe Launchcast pays tribute in episode 108 to Kobe Bean Bryant, legendary Los Angeles Lakers guard, future NBA Hall of Famer, husband, and father of four girls. George discusses his thoughts on Kobe’s unconventional life, growth, leadership, and everything in-between (including his career, businesses, family, his impact, and more).
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Follow Bobby Rubio at...2020-01-2759 minThe LaunchcastA Christmas Carol (Part 2) - Carol Silva"Damn it, there is no shame in cancer." - Carol Silva
Hey, hey everybody...it's The Launchcast with Episode 106: A Christmas Carol (Part 2). Our guest this week , again for part 2 of her incredible interview, is the legendary (and recently retired) News 12 Long Island news anchor Carol Silva. We're talking life, growth, leadership, and everything in-between. Part 2 includes Carol's move to television, the voice of women, 9/11, truth in journalism, Carol’s recent health battle, retiring from News 12 Long Island on her own terms, and more.
Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Special guest co...2020-01-201h 25The LaunchcastA Christmas Carol (Part 1) - Carol SilvaThe Launchcast begins 2020 with our 2 part "A Christmas Carol" episode, but not the kind of carol that you’re thinking of. Our guest this week is the legendary (and recently retired) News 12 Long Island news anchor Carol Silva. We're talking life, growth, leadership, and everything in-between. Part 1 delves into growing up on Long Island, NY, the roots of faith in her life, the beginning of her incredible career in broadcasting, and more.
Tune into Episode 106 next week for Part 2 of "A Christmas Carol" where we talk about Carol's move to television, the voice of women, 9/11, truth in jo...2020-01-131h 00The LaunchcastBe All You Can Be - 1st Lt. Robby PlotkinThe Launchcast closes out 2019 with Episode 104. Our guest this week is 1LT First Lieutenant Robby Plotkin of the U.S. Army (Army Ranger qualified Infantry Officer), home fresh off of his deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. We're talking life, growth, leadership, and everything in-between (including his former life as a pro MMA fighter, the influence of martial arts on his life, divorce, and his relentless passion for health and fitness)! The Launchcast is hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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The Launchcast rolls on with with Episode 103 from the December 23, 2019 interview with guest Matt Campo, the incredible CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro. We're talking life, growth, leadership, and everything in-between. George and Matt discuss the accident that changed his life, the power of giving, running (for fun...can you believe it), and servant leadership. The Launchcast is hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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Follow Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Met...2019-12-301h 03The LaunchcastThat's What She Said - Tricia BroukThe Launchcast continues with Episode 102 from the December 16, 2019 interview with guest Tricia Brouk, award winning writer/director/choreographer/TEDx producer. George and Tricia talk life, growth, leadership, and everything in-between. They discuss Tricia's humble beginnings in Arnold, Missouri and her move to New York where she took the city by storm with her dancing, choreography, entrepreneurship, and most of all, her mission to change the world. You don't want to miss this one. The Launchcast is hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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Visit http://thelaunchcast.c...2019-12-231h 25The LaunchcastI Am Not Your Ordinary Guy - Mike DelGuidiceThe Launchcast premieres with Episode 101 from the December 12, 2019 interview with guest Mike Delguidice, solo singer/songwriter, vocalist/guitarist in Billy Joel's band, and New York music legend. George and Mike talk life, growth, leadership, and everything in-between. The Launchcast is hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.
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