The Motivation Show: Recent Episodes
Eli Marcus
Eli Marcus is a fiery, renowned dynamic Motivational Speaker and Professional Mentor Coach who, as former CEO of The Seminar Center in NY, worked with some of the all-time great celebs, book authors & speakers including Michael Jackson, Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for the Soul), Dr. Richard Carlson (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff), Denis Waitley, Les Brown, Neale Donald Walsch, Ivana Trump, Davy Jones (The Monkees), Dr. Brian Weiss, James Van Praagh, Iyanla Vanzant, Caroline Myss & hundreds of others. If you are prepared to alter your status quo & are ready for Massive Change, your life will likely never be the same again...& that's cause for celebration. Get ready to discover who you truly are, why you are really here on earth, & how to alter the course of history & leave a legacy of glory which makes a profound difference in your life as well as others. Follow Eli on Facebook and Instagram at EliMarcusSuccess,Twitter at TheEliMarcus & https://linkedin.com/in/EliMarcusSuccess. Join our Motivation email list on www.EliMarcusSuccess.com.
Bill Boggs is an Emmy-Award winning TV Talk Show host, producer & author who began his career in comedy. His TV credits include the long running Midday Live out of New York City. He was the executive producer of the groundbreaking The Morton Downey Show and was the co-creator & host of the syndicated Series Comedy Tonite. He has interviewed some of the most notable personalities of all-time, including a rare talk show interview with Frank Sinatra. John Belushi, Martha Stewart, Brooke Shields, Elliot Gould, Carly Simon, Sammy Davis Jr., Yul Brynner, Jerry Lewis, Howard Stern are among the hundreds of bold faced names he has interviewed in his storied on-air career. Bill is the author of the 2023 book Spike Unleashed: The Wonder Dog Returns (sequel to The Adventures of Spike the WonderDog).
Joe Pantoliano has starred in numerous films including Risky Business with a 21 yr old Tom Cruise, Midnight Run, The Matrix, Teddy and TV shows like The Sopranos. He is now starring in the highly entertaining musical Rock & Roll Man in New York City. In this exclusive interview we discuss: -What it was like growing up dirt poor and how that inspired him to go into show business -What it is like having roles in nearly 200 Films/TV shows/stage performances -How he get into the 1983 movie Risky Business and if he thought Tom Cruise would be the blockbuster star he is today -What he is most proud of among those 200 some odd roles and why -Why did he take his current dual roles in Rock & Roll Man and what intrigued him about the musical's central theme about rock pioneer Alan Freed and the challenges of integrating Rock & Roll for both black and white audiences -What he hopes audiences feels, learns and takes away from the show ultimately
Eppie Lederer, better known as ANN LANDERS, was the most famous advice columnist in the world. Her columns were syndicated in newspapers all over North America. In this exclusive interview with her only child, Margo Howard, we learn: -That her father, Jules Lederer, was equally accomplished as her mother was, as the founder of Budget Rent a Car -Margo's infamous and controversial first article she wrote for the Chicago Tribune in the late 60's -What is was like growing up with a famous mother and a hugely successful entrepreneur father -How her mother landed the column as Ann Landers despite her lack of a degree and being told repeatedly she wasn't qualified -What made Ann Landers a must read newspaper column for decades -What life lessons Margo learned from her mother -Which famous actor Margo was married to -What she would change if she could And more!
Constantine Maroulis hit it big & became a household name during the heyday of “American Idol.” He is best known today for his iconic star turn in Broadway’s Rock of Ages for which he received a Best Actor Tony Award® nomination. His stage acting work also includes Jekyll & Hyde, The Wedding Singer, RENT, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, The Toxic Avenger, and now he stars in the lead role of the off-Broadway blockbuster musical sensation…Rock & Roll Man. We discuss: -What was it like growing up and did he always know he had singing & acting chops and did he always want to be a star? -How did he get on American Idol and what was it like taking the country by storm with his breathtaking performances on the show and emerging out of anonymity to an instant star? -How is it like getting on stage and performing in front of tens of millions on TV vs. a more intimate audience of a few hundred people on a stage. Does he get nervous on TV or stage? -How was American Idol's Simon Cowell? -What made him excited about taking on the iconic, but challenging role of being the first person to ever portray trailblazing DJ Alan Freed (who actually is credited with coining the term Rock & Roll) in an entire show in the extraordinary new Musical Rock & Roll Man. -What does he hope audiences feel and what does he hope they learn and take away from the show? - Rock & Roll Man features Rock & Roll Classics created by Legends such as Little Richard, Chuck Berry, LaVern Baker, Buddy Holly, Bo Diddley & The Killer Jerry Lee Lewis. However, Constantine sings all original songs which require a lot of heavy lifting. He tells us about the creative process in perfecting brand new songs no one ever did prior. -What it is like getting standing ovations and having people dance in the aisles every show? -What are the secrets to his success and what he would advise other actors or other people in general that want to follow in your footsteps?
Bob Gaudio was inducted into the Songwriters, Rock and Roll, and the New Jersey Hall of Fame. He was the principal writer & an original member of The Four Seasons, as in Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. He wrote and/or co-wrote “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and numerous others. He produced a number of songs for Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Roberta Flack & others. He co-produced the Frank Sinatra album Watertown His longtime association with Neil Diamond yielded seven albums. It seems like almost everything Bob was involved with was wildly successful. Born in da Bronx and moved to New Jersey, he created the music for the hit Tony Award winning Broadway musical Jersey Boys, in which he was also portrayed. He is now the co-Lead producer of the sensational Neil Diamond Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise. In this exclusive interview, Bob discusses: -How his upbringing led him down his musical path -How his immersion in music and confidence from an early age helped his meteoric level of success starting in his teens -The main secret behind his success that is also the secret behind all success -What about his career he is most proud of and why? -How the original band The Four Lovers evolved into the Four Seasons in 1960 -How the evolution occurred where he ended up becoming The Producer of The Four Seasons -Bob's favorite songs -What inspired the song Cheri? -Was Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You inspired by anyone? -How he feels about the streaming business today in a contemporary world -Of all of the acts he worked with outside of The Four Seasons, which one intrigued him most. -How it was like producing the Neil Diamond / Barbra Streisand duet You Don’t Bring Me Flowers and the Neil Diamond Album of the same name -His role as co-lead producer of the Neil Diamond Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise. -What Bob expects audiences to feel during the musical and how he wants audiences to feel after they leave the show -What about the show he is most proud of? -What he thinks makes Neil Diamond & his music able to transcend the usual fading plateau of success & instead be as strong as ever in now a remarkable 7 decades of musical success where his classic songs like Sweet Caroline still resonates today & even where Gen Z can sing the lyrics of. -What would Bob Gaudio want to be most remembered for considering his breath of work and life has had so many highpoints?
Frankie Avalon was one of the original teenage heartthrob idols of the 1960's/70's. The star of many films of the 60's like Beach Blanket Bingo and Beach Party, he is forever identified with his co-star Annette Funicello. Avalon is perhaps best known to a later generation for his role in the 1970s musical film Grease as Teen Angel, in which he sings "Beauty School Dropout" to Frenchy. He had 31 charting U.S. Billboard singles from 1958 to late 1962, including number one hits, "Venus" and "Why" in 1959. Little known was his lucky break in December 1952, when Avalon made his American network television debut playing the trumpet in the Honeymooners "Christmas Party" sketch on The Jackie Gleason Show. In his 80's, and looking 30 years younger, Avalon still performs in Vegas and elsewhere and credits his youthful looks and energy to a line of Health Products he sells that you can learn more about on his website www.frankieavalon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Loral Langemeier is a money expert, sought after speaker, entrepreneurial thought leader, and 5-Time New York Times Bestselling author including of the classic The Millionaire Maker, who is on a relentless mission to change the conversation about money and empower people around the world to become millionaires. Her latest book is: Make Your Kids Millionaires: The Step‑by‑Step Guide. If you dream of being a multi-millionaire, Loral is the real deal who has taught numerous people how to get rich with solid systems.. In this episode, you will learn: -Why you should create nothing less than "generational" wealth. -How to get started regardless of you current work status -Why you need to build a Tribe around you -Why you need to be entrepreneurial so you can have "legal deductions" -Why most people don't challenge themselves to become more suiccessful -How to Make Your Kids Millionaires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Rodgers is the most celebrated Marathon runner of all time. He won both the NYC Marathon and The Boston Marathon 4x each, bursting onto the running scene by winning his first Boston in 1975. From 1975 to 1980, he was the undisputed king of American Marathon runners and over 42 years later he is still the best known Marathoner in the world. In this exclusive interview, you will learn about: -Bill's early Marathons and how some of those races did not go so well -When he first suspected he has the talent to win a Marathon -What was it like going from obscurity to instant legend by winning winning the Boston Marathon in 1975 and details of that historic race -Would you do anything differently in your running career if you could do it all over again. -The Sport of Running, its growth in the US & around the World. -Bill's newest book Marathon Man: My 26.2-Mile Journey from Unknown Grad Student to the Top of the Running World. People can get a signed copy if they mention they heard about it on The Motivation Show podcast and write Bill at the Bill Rodgers Running Center or email BostonBilly1975@gmail.com,
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Jill Lublin is an international speaker on the topics of Radical Influence, Publicity, Networking, Kindness & Referrals. She has been praised as a modern-day Dale Carnegie of Radical Influence. She is the author of 4 Best Selling books including Get Noticed…Get Referrals and co-author of Guerrilla Publicity with Jay Conrad Levinson of Guerilla Marketing fame, and Networking Magic. She is a master strategist on how to position your business for more profitability & visibility in the marketplace. She is CEO of a strategic consulting firm & has over a quarter a century of experience working with over 100,000 people as well as media from around the world. In this interview you will learn: -How effectively can people with big dreams rather than big bankrolls do their own PR -What are some free or low cost PR strategies that the average overwhelmed Solopreneur or small business can implement pretty easily - How to get on major TV Talk Show or Radio Shows without your own publicist -What radical influence is. -Her thoughts on mastering Social Media If you ever wanted to shine in the spotlight and be recognized and featured for your unique talents and hard work, this is one of the most important podcasts you will ever listen to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Karen Grassle is best-known for playing one of television’s most beloved mothers: the character of Ma on Little House on the Prairie, which aired for eight seasons on NBC and was one of the most successful dramatic series in TV history. For many fans, Grassle embodied the ultimate mother figure, and her portrayal of Caroline Ingalls continues to inspire audiences all over the world forty years later. But who was the woman behind the face of the quiet, supportive, and kind-hearted prairie woman? For the first time, Karen Grassle shares her life story in her own words in her book: BRIGHT LIGHTS, PRAIRIE DUST: Reflections on Life, Loss, and Love from Little House’s Ma. In this interview, we get behind-the-scenes and find out that life on the "Prairie" was not as idyllic as it appeared to be through the TV tube. We discuss surprising and never-before-told details of what really happened on the Little House on the Prairie set, including her often contentious relationship with show creator and co-star Michael Landon. (Little Joe Cartwright of Bonanza fame). You will also find inspiration from Karen 's real life story of a woman determined to find meaning in her life as she reveals a raw and authentic account of her struggles with alcoholism, depression, and lack of self-worth as she journeyed from struggling theatre actress in London and New York to a world-recognized and adored television star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr, Dean Ornish is the pioneer in the revolutionary field of Lifestyle Medicine. In this life-changing, literally life-saving interview, Dr. Ornish discusses his ground-breaking sixth book "UNDO IT! How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can REVERSE most Chronic Diseases." In this remarkable book he discusses the Unifying Theory...the four key components to wellness and reversing disease: EAT WELL. What is the most proven diet? MOVE MORE. How critical it is to exercise or even to simply walk. STRESS LESS. How Meditation, Yoga, other modalities and an improved mindset heals LOVE MORE. How giving and receiving love & intimacy transforms loneliness into healing. Life Magazine recognized Dr. Ornish as "one of the 50 most influential members of his generation"! As we all know, an once of prevention is worth a pound of cure...listen to this episode and heal yourself and your loved ones...while you still can!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 1977 and 1978, the New York Yankees won world championships with one of the most colorful teams in sports history . Ray Negron was the batboy and got to know & be friends with the greatest Yankees of them all including three of the most controversial and flamboyant: Mr. October Reggie Jackson, 5 time hired/fired Yankee Manager Billy Martin, & "The Boss" George Steinbrenner. His story about Mickey Mantle in this podcast is priceless. Hear how a teenager from a Bronx ghetto defaces Yankee Stadium, but instead of becoming a jail bird, catches a break and becomes a Bat Boy for the Yankees instead during these glory years. if you are a baseball fan or just likes to be inspired by an against all odds story, this podcast will have you believing that anyone can turn their life around from the depths to the heights! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Raymond Moody is the author of the mega best selling book Life After Life where in 1975 the phrase "Near Death Experience" was first used. He is a pioneer in Near Death research and has interviewed thousands of people who have had Near Death Experiences, including the most discussed ones on record. He is not only a prolific author, but also a brilliant philosopher, psychologist & physician. In his latest book, God is Bigger Than the Bible, Raymond discusses that it is silly to believe that everything you know about god is contained in one book, no matter how holy it is. In this interview we discuss: -What has him convinced that Near Death Experiences are real and not as some naysayers would have you believe lacking in scientific proof. -What are some of the common themes he encountered in his thousands of interviews with Near-Death Experience survivors. -How when we cross to other side we have a panoramic view of all that we have done in our life -How we get to see how we treated other people through their lens -How at the end of the day, ego is your biggest enemy and how only when you you start to focus on serving others with true love are you truly content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr, David Perlmutter is best known for his #1 NY Times bestseller GRAIN BRAIN. He has written 7 other books including his latest Brain Wash, which shows you how to DETOX your Mind for CLEARER Thinking, DEEPER Relationships & lasting HAPPINESS. Dr. Perlmutter explains in Brain Wash, that most of us have endless temptations. We can eat whatever we want, whenever we want. We can get absorbed in digital & social media all day long. We can buy things around the clock by touching a button or with a voice demand. How does modern culture, with all of these endless enticements, threaten to rewire our brains & damage our health? Our brains are being gravely manipulated that lead to behaviors that leave us more lonely, anxious, depressed, illness prone, distrustful, overweight, etc. Dr. Perlmutter calls it a "mental hijacking." We get so frustrated, we just deal with it all, remain dissatisfied & just try to get through the day despite our suffering. Genuine joy remains elusive. The problems of the modern world feel more inescapable & crushing with each passing day. We know junk food is bad for us, yet we eat it all the time. We are being programmed to ingest these poisons. In our attempts to cope we turn to instant gratification. Is there a way out of this abyss? There sure is! In this interview, Dr. Perlmutter reveals the mental hijacking that undermines us in our search for joy & meaning & help us "break the spell" and gives us the tools, through his ten-day Brain Wash Program, that we need to not only heal but be abundant and flourish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Ziglar is a Motivational Speaker, Executive Coach, Conference Speaker & the CEO of Ziglar Inc. His father was the incomparable Zig Ziglar, who was synonymous with motivation & self-improvement. Zig's messages of motivation and inspiration touched the lives of over 250 million people worldwide, & he will forever be remembered as a legend in Self Help. Many of today's biggest names in Business, Finance, Marketing & Self-Improvement credit Zig for their success. In this exclusive interview that will change how you view success, we discuss: -What was it like growing up with Zig Ziglar as a father. How did his legendary status impact Tom growing up? -Why did Tom choose to carry on your father’s legacy? Was there ever a doubt in his mind that he would? -What made Zig unlike any other speaker in the world? -How is business going through a huge change right now. and how does leadership and mindset play a factor in business success? -Some of the 8 Things in Life that Everyone Wants. -Zig Ziglar's most famous quotes -What is Stuffitis? -7 categories that Life Falls Into & Which ones do you work on Every Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode with Frank Lipman, MD, a pioneer & internationally recognized expert in the fields of Integrative & Functional Medicine, you will learn the keys to living a longer, healthier sleep which often starts with focusing on sleep. In his book Better Sleep, Better You, Dr. Lipman points out that getting quality sleep is literally a matter of life & death. He also points out: 1) 70% of people have sleep issues 2) Sleep is your primary rhythm and most of us are out of rhythm 3) All roads lead to and from sleep. You will learn the vital roles that both Melatonin and Cortisol play at the center of our sleep-wake "choreography" as he puts it. He calls it a delicate waltz between melatonin & cortisol production. We also discuss: -What's messing with our Melatonin production that's giving us uneven sleep. -How we are tampering with our biological clocks. -How he is less like a mechanic & more like a gardener in treating patients that often have tried many other doctors. -Why there is no one universal solution for all. Lack of sleep is a proven risk factor for Alzheimer's, Cancer, Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Stroke, Diabetes, Depression, Anxiety, Obesity. But this episode gives you some of the answers & hope you need...finally! Dr, Lipman has a 21 day reset program which offers quick results that helps you push the restart button on your internal clocks and achieve the results you so desperately and avoid being one of the grave statistics. Dr, Lipman is the founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in NYC where patients from all over the world that have tried many other options come to him for resolution to even the most challenging health issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
in the early 1980's, Dr. Barbara H. Roberts became the physician to the notorious Crime Boss Raymond Patriarca who ran the New England Mafia for decades. She also became the Mistress of another Mafioso. You are about to hear a one-of-a-kind exclusive true story of controversy, heartbreak, political activism & ultimately…survival. She is known as The Doctor Broad, which is also the title of her book which gives you play-by-play details of her fateful journey in the inner circle of mafia life. In this episode, we take you through her early years growing up as a devout Catholic virgin who was the valedictorian of her high school class and wanted to be a nun. It was then a frigid day in Dec. 1980 when she made the fateful decision to be the physician of the mob boss & saved his life. Learn what made her decide to take on this challenge knowing full well that there would be consequences by her mere association with a crime boss. How did she save Raymond Patriarca’s life and how did he show his gratitude? Did she believe she was placed in this position as physician to a mob boss so she could learn some important life lessons that she can now share with our listeners? Why was she labeled The Doctor Broad, who labeled her and how accurate or inaccurate was that label back? Rest assured, you will be riveted to every detail of this real life mafioso inner circle story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this exclusive interview with Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad & 14 other Rich Dad books, you will learn how to sell your business at a huge profit. In her latest book, Exit Rich, her skills as a Financial Literacy & Personal Growth Expert are amplified as she helps you avoid being in the 8 out of 10 businesses that do not sell. You will learn: How To Create Your Exit When You Begin -- Knowing What Your Desired End Game Is -- What Your Future Sale Should Look Like -- When Do Most Business Owners Usually Think Of Selling Their Business & When Is The Best Time To Sell It. -- How to Create a GPS Exit Model -- Determine your Destination (desired sales price) -- Know Your Current Location (the value of your company). -- Identify Who Your Buyers Will Be. --. Know Your Time Frame. -- Determine Your WHY -When setting goals to sell your business, she advises writing two lists: THINGS I DON’T WANT IN MY BUSINESS OR LIFE. THINGS I DO WANT IN MY BUSINESS OR LIFE Also discussed: Reasons Most People Sell Their Business And How to Avoid The Wrong Reason Sharon Lechter is also the author of Think & Grow Rich for Women & co-author of Three Feet from Gold, Outwitting the Devil, Success & Something Greater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nik Wallenda, the world's greatest tightrope walking daredevil, has 11 Guinness World Records & a resume of accomplishing never before seen death defying feats. He has written his name in history as truly the “King of the High Wire”. He has performed live in every state in the USA & all over the world. He has garnered the support from tens of millions of live viewers in network television specials on ABC, The Discovery Channel & others. From crossing the Grand Canyon & Niagara Falls to walking blindfolded between two towers in Chicago, he personifies the Wallenda Family legacy of “Never Giving Up” & has time and time again proven that “Fear is a Liar”. That has led him to writing the book: Facing Fear: Step Out in Faith & Rise Above What’s Holding You Back. In this episode you will learn: Why fear is not justified. How you can overcome your fears. How anyone can be the best in whatever they do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DEAN MARTIN was a member of the infamous Rat Pack along with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop & Peter Lawford. He was also one half of the comedy duo Martin and Lewis with Jerry Lewis and stared in many memorable films. In this interview, we talk with Dean's daughter, the incredibly multi-talented DEANA MARTIN - actress, singer & performer! She has achieved success as a hit recording artist, best-selling author, nationally syndicated radio host, licensed pilot, entrepreneur & acclaimed entertainer, How was it like being Dean's daughter? What did she learn from Dean? What do people not know about Dean Martin? Why was Dean so loved by so many millions? What was Jerry Lewis like? How does she do much seemingly effortlessly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brandon Steiner is well regarded as the King of Sports Memorabilia. He has secured over 30 million autographs in his lifetime as the founder of Steiner Sports. As the current CEO of The Collectible Exchange, he is back in the collectibles game. His relationship with thousands of great athletes has enabled him to make a household name for himself and build an impeccable reputation as the go-to source for memorabilia to connect players to their fans. He is the author of several books including Living on Purpose: Stories about Faith, Fortune, and Fitness. In this episode he reveals his secret to success, including very simple steps to follow and emulate and How to Add Value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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--Dr. Barbara H. Roberts was a cardiologist & Director of The Women’s Cardiac Center at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. She is the author of the fascinating book The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-lowering Drugs.
In her book, she says that over the last few decades she had been prescribing statins for her patients when it was indicated, & initially, these medicines seemed safe & reasonably well tolerated. But the more she learned about statins, both from the experiences of her own patients, & in the medical literature, the more concerned she become.
Dr. Roberts will share her point-of-view on:
-Whether statins are a Miracle Cure as they have been touted by many cardiologists to be. How solid is the science behind justifying treating people with statins? -What are common side effects & how rare are they? -How about Red Yeast Rice as an alternative? -Is Cholesterol a vital part of every cell in our bodies & essential for the normal functioning of muscles, nerve cells, & the brain & how she feels they react if they are chronically starved of a chemical necessary for their proper function? -Do women have more side effects & different results than men? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Shurr is a leadership, sales strategist & mindset specialist. Leading organizations have relied on him for solutions that drive productivity, sustainable profits & extraordinary cultures. He can help you master your mindset & dominate your industry. He helps you lock the unconscious habits that are your holding you back from prosperity, health & living your dream life. He is the co-author with Joe Vitale, who was featured in movie The Secret, of the book, One Belief Away – How to Upgrade Your Unconscious Mind for Prosperity & Peace. In this episode: You will learn how to face your fears head on & tackle the unconscious root of the fear; You will learn how hypnosis can rid you of phobias/fears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Art Shamksy was the slugging right fielder who batted .300 for the 1969 NY Mets World Championship team. Forever known as The Miracle Mets, the 1969 team is arguably the most famous sports team in history. After 7 years as perennial losers, the Mets shocked the world and beat the Hank Aaron led Atlanta Braves to win the NL East Pennant & then went on to beat the Hall of Famers Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson & Jim Palmer led overwhelming favorite Baltimore Orioles 4 games to 1 to win the Series. In this exclusive interview, we discuss Art's fascinating book After The Miracle, which takes us through the highlights of the Miracle 1969 season as well as the trip arranged with other teammates to fly & visit the ailing Tom Seaver at his home. Art discusses: Who was the toughest pitcher he ever faced? -- Being a teammate of Pete Rose -- Who was the greatest ballplayer he played against? -- What the Mets did differently that helped turn them from perennial losers to the darlings of baseball history -- Who are the three other teammates that went with Art to visit Tom Seaver. This is one of the greatest sports stories you will ever hear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Lee Dumas is the founder & host of the Award Winning Podcast Entrepreneur on Fire. With over 1 million monthly listens & 7-figures of annual revenue, he is spreading Entrepreneurial FIRE on a global scale. His first traditionally published book is called The Common Path to Uncommon Success with a subtitle of: A Roadmap to Financial Freedom & Fulfillment. After listening to this interview, you can expect to up your game...significantly. Are you ready for that? Can you handle massive success? We discuss: Uncommon Success is Achievable & the path is a common one -- His 32 Years of Financial Struggle -- How he turned the corner. -- His one aha moment, the Tipping Point that changed everything for him -- His PTSD after being deployed in Iraq & how he overcame it -- His current definition of success? When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world. -- George Washington Carver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sami Steigmann is a Holocaust survivor and one of the youngest survivors alive today. He found out years later that he was a victim of Nazi medical experiments with kids & still endures the pain today. Few people on this earth have gone through the atrocities he faced when he was just a child, & he was able to transform himself from a victim into an agent of social change with his speeches to tens of thousands of youth and at major Holocaust institutions such as the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan. He is dedicated to reaching as many young people as he can, nationally & internationally, promoting tolerance. His advice: "NEVER GIVE UP. NEVER LOSE HOPE & enjoy the life you’ve been given. NEVER BE A PERPETRATOR (anyone that hurts another, intentionally and repeatedly, is a perpetrator). But most importantly, NEVER, EVER BE A BY-STANDER. The greatest tragedy in human history, the Holocaust & all the genocides, happened because the world stood by and did nothing." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Hamilton electrified the world in the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, by defying the odds and winning the Olympic Gold Medal in Men's Figure Skating. Plagued by a childhood illness that stunted his growth (at the peak of his amateur career he was 5 feet 2.5 inches & weighed 108 lbs.). He was diagnosed with cancer in 1997, overcame that, and suffered from three brain tumors. Despite these extraordinary roadblocks, Scott is remarkably an eternal optimist who focuses on the good. In this exclusive interview, Scott reveals why his outlook is so rosy, when others would be crushed. He also talks about why it is so important to win and what that does for yourself and for the world. If this interview doesn't motivate and inspire you, nothing will! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeffrey Hayzlett is the Chief Executive Officer of C-Suite Network, one of the world's top membership organizations for serious Entrepreneurs & C-Suite executives. He is a primetime TV host, Hall of Fame keynote Speaker & owns C-Suite TV and C-Suite Radio, which features hundreds of popular podcasts, including The Motivation Show. In this must-listen to interview for any entrepreneur or C-Suite executive, Jeffrey discusses what kind of person and what kind of mindset it takes to be super successful. Jeffrey has bought and sold about 250 businesses so he knows a thing or two about entrepreneurial success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. He has been an editor at Men's Health, Fast Company, Maxim, & Boston magazine, & has written about business & technology for the Washington Post, Slate, New York Magazine, etc. In this interview, we discuss how to use trust as a competitive advantage. How to use failure as data. Why it is important to stop thinking about being perfect. The best way to start a business or project. Why negative feedback is preferred. Why the need to adapt is so crucial as an Entrepreneur. Why you need to see change come from a mile away and immediately start to shift even when others think you are insane. You will get out of this interview the ability to flourish and even dominate as an Entrepreneur! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Allen Lycka had a thriving world renowned cosmetic dermatology practice. Life was good. Until that fateful day in 2003 when his world class neurologist used that bone chilling, bad news sure-to-come phrase "are you sitting down" and coldly delivered the devastating news that his diagnosis was ALS, best known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. He was given 6 months to live. It's now nearly two decades later and you get to hear the inspiring interview about not only how he survived this diagnosis, but thrived despite it. In his book The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life: Two Survivors Reveal the 13 Golden Pearls They've Discovered, Dr. Lycka reveals how his courage & determination to challenge that diagnosis led him with his co-author (who had a near fatal kidnapping) to the blueprint of life success he discovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Stasha Gominak practiced Neurology from 1991 to 2016 where she had a busy general neurology practice & became fascinated with sleep & sleep disorders. She believes that most diseases stem from sleep disorders, most of which are undiagnosed! Using her patients’ observations about their sleep, she published two pivotal articles about the global struggle with worsening sleep, the possible causes & solutions. In 2016, she retired from her office practice to have more time to teach how to improve your sleep. She currently divides her time between teaching the public about sleep in virtual coaching sessions & teaching other clinicians the RightSleep® method of sleep repair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Larry Hankin has appeared in 184 TV shows & movies including a classic episode of Seinfeld where he plays a character auditioning for the role of Kramer. Escape from Alcatraz with Clint Eastwood, Breaking Bad, In the early days as a comedian, he opened for Woody Allen & The Kingston Trio. When the hard part is over, then the hard part begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Part II of this exclusive interview with Jack O'Halloran, son of the notorious crime boss/Godfather Albert Anastasia, he reveals whether the infamous Teamster's boss Jimmy Hoffa will ever be found. He also discusses his heavyweight boxing bouts with Ken Norton and George Foreman and...his near-fight with Muhammad Ali. He also discusses working on films with Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman and Robert Mitchum. Was the film The Irishman part fiction? Find out what Jack knows about that movie too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Imagine being the son of a Godfather...the crime boss of all crime bosses. Jack O'Halloran is the son of Albert Anastasia, known as the Lord High Executioner, who was infamously gunned down while getting a haircut in the Park Central Hotel in NYC. Jack went on to win the first 16 fights of his professional boxing career and fought Ken Norton and George Foreman & narrowly missing a chance to fight Muhammed Ali in 1973. He then played the villain Non in the two Superman movies starring Christopher Reeve. In this history-making world exclusive episode, Jack reveals WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO JFK!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Willie Jolley is the author of It Only Takes a Minute to Change Your Life and A Setback is a Setup for a Comeback. He is a radio host on Sirius XM, podcaster, singer & media personality who was inducted into the Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame. Willie was named as one of the outstanding five speakers in the World by Toastmasters international. In this supercharged interview, Willie reveals how he overcame enormous challenges and how you can as well. He also reveals why in just one minute, you can transform your life...and...he reveals the formula on how to do just so! Find out from Willie why you need to stay motivated daily, how he does it and how easy it is for you to follow the same blueprint for inspiration, motivation and then ultimately great success!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A bullied overweight kid from Brooklyn without any money or connections built a comedy club empire in New York City, all starting from a date daring him to get on a comedy stage. Hear about the struggles and the joys, and all the monkey business in between as the comedian who bombed, but businessman who flourished Al Martin reveals how you can succeed in business, despite the odds being stacked against you. Most of the well known comedy clubs in NYC are now gone, but Al has not only survived after 30 years, but thrived as his name is synonymous with comedy in NYC. He currently owns Broadway Comedy Club and Greenwich Village Comedy Club. Oh....and listen to the infamous Sarah Silverman incident and how that played out, as well as some of the famous comedy stars that played his clubs when they were unknowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mitzi Perdue is the wife of the late great legendary Frank Perdue, CEO of Perdue farms, a pop culture icon for his famous TV commercials. If that isn't impressive enough, her father co-founded & was the President of the Sheraton Hotel Chain! A Harvard graduate, public speaker & prolific book author, Mitzi's latest book she co-wrote with none other than Mark Victor Hansen, my ole friend & the great Chicken Soup for the Soul co-author, called How to be Up in Down Times. She is also the author of How to Make Your Family Business Last and who better to be an authority on this? In this interview, she reveals some astonishing stories of how her large family stood the pressures of success over time & how they remained close knit. She talks about what she & her husband decided to do to honor their 20,000 employees. It will have you wishing you were their employee. She also discusses the remarkable decision her father made to show his employees how valued they were. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
T. Colin Campbell is a biochemist and the author of three books including the groundbreaking The China Study and over 300 research papers which explores the effect of nutrition on long-term health. He is known for his advocacy of a low-fat, whole foods, plant-based diet to heal you and help you live a long and healthy life. He was featured in the 2011 documentary Forks Over Knives which convinced countless viewers to turn vegetarian, vegan or at least more plant-based. He discusses his research findings on which foods to eat and which to avoid that may help prevent heart disease, cancer & other diseases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dannion Brinkley had three of the most profound Near-Death Experiences ever recorded. Imagine dying 3x & coming back to life! Saved by The Light was on the NY Times best seller list for 26 weeks & made into a motion picture starring Eric Roberts as Dannion. Perhaps the greatest story teller of our time, Dannion is able to take death & instill great humor in the retelling of his remarkable story. Wait til you hear what The Beings of Light on "The Other Side" revealed to him & what he has come back to this realm to tell all of us about how to live Life...and how to handle Death!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Bernie Siegel is a pioneer in the Mind-Body healing relationship. His NY Times best seller Love, Medicine & Miracles revolutionized the way doctors & patient harnessed the power of the mind to heal. He has inspired people with a multitude of diseases to beat the odds & even gain remission. He has given hope to tens of millions that a diagnosis does not have to be your prognosis. Listen to this riveting interview with Dr. Siegel four decades after his groundbreaking book was originally published! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
First came The Four Agreements, a NY Times bestseller for over a decade, written by Don Jose Ruiz. In this episode, his son, spiritual leader don Jose Ruiz, co-author of The Fifth Agreement & author of The Medicine Bag & Wisdom of the Shamans teaches us the way of The Toltec tradition, a wisdom which helps people transform, love & accept themselves. In a candid revelation, don Jose reveals his own suicide attempt & his complete reversal as a shaman following in the footsteps of generations of his family having been teachers, guides & friends of humanity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brenda Watson is one of the foremost authorities in America on optimum nutrition and digestion, natural detoxification methods & herbal internal cleansing. Brenda has invested decades into researching the Gut Microbiome. Her breakthrough findings has helped people achieve vibrant, lasting health through improved digestive function. In this interview, you will get a dose of her intensely studied philosophies of health & healing with the premiere teachers of our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Denis Waitley is a pioneer in Human Psychology and Winning and is the author of 16 books including the all-time bestseller The Psychology of Winning, Seeds of Greatness, Being The Best, Winner's Edge & his newest book Winning for Life. Take in every word of this interview with a Motivational giant who has studied & inspired winners in every field from Fortune 500 execs to NASA astronauts to Olympic athletes & Super Bowl Champions. No one know more about personal mastery than Denis Waitley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn is the cardiologist featured in the revolutionary documentary "Forks Over Knives" & author of the NY Times Best Seller "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease." The book reveals a revolutionary, scientifically proven, nutrition-based cure behind Bill Clinton's life-changing plant-based diet. He is one of the world's most vocal advocates of a whole foods, plant-based diet which his studies have shown can prevent or even reverse heart disease. His mantra of "no oil" should ring far & wide, particularly for those already suffering from heart disease. He reveals how foods that are not plant-based adversely affects the heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Victor Hansen is the #1 best selling Non-Fiction book author in history as the co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, & Crystal Dwyer Hansen is an authority on Human Potential. In this interview with both, you will learn from their new book Ask: The Bridge From Your Dreams to Your Destiny how by learning how, why & when to ask, you can transform your entire life and become the person you were born to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Motivation Show interviews Motivational Speakers, Celebrities, NY Times best-selling Book Authors, World Class Experts in Success & Achievement, Alternative Health gurus & anyone that can lead you to master and perfect your life! It is hosted by Motivational Speaker Eli Marcus, who has produced over 2,800 Adult Education seminars and has read hundreds of books on self help. Eli has worked with everyone from Michael Jackson to Motivational Speakers Les Brown, Iyanla Vanzant & Denis Waitley to Mark Victor Hansen, who with his partner Jack Canfield are the #1 non-fiction booksellers of all-time (Chicken Soup for the Soul). Eli is the Executive Director of Davler Media Group in New York City and has sold over $125 million in advertising, on a local level, likely more than anyone in the world, so he knows a thing or two about success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices