Can We Please Talk?

Mike & Nick dive into the world of Esports. Joining them is ESPN Esports host & the voice of the NHL Gaming World Championships, Arda Ocal. From how esports has become a multi-billion dollar a year business, to the rise of Twitch for livestreams, the popular e-leagues for games like ‘League of Legends’, ‘NBA 2K’, & more, to how colleges are providing esports scholarships, joins us for an inside look on how the esports industry is here to stay.

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Mike & Nick take you back down memory lane as they explore the rise of Nickelodeon networks, with director Scott Barber of the documentary ‘The Orange Years’, which chronicled Nickelodeon’s ascension in the 80’s, 90’s & 2000's. From their memorable shows like ‘Double Dare’ & ‘Clarissa Explains it All’, to the birth of some famous Hollywood careers like Jessica Alba, Melissa Joan Hart, Kenan Thompson & others, join us for a trip down memory lane that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Watch The Orange Years wherever you stream video!

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Mike & Nick talk with former Rutgers football star, philanthropist, motivational speaker & the owner of ‘LeGrand Coffee House’, Eric LeGrand. From his playing days at Rutgers, to where he is on his road to recovery, to his devotion to helping those in the spinal cord community through his work with the Reeve Foundation & Team LeGrand, to how he got into the coffee business, check out what happens when three Rutgers alums get to talking!

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Mike & Nick talk with former Homeland Security official & Coronavirus Task Force advisor to Vice President Pence, Olivia Troye. Olivia takes us through her personal story of how she started working in government, to her years of work in the intelligence & counterterrorism community, the many obstacles she faced while working on the Coronavirus task force, and why she feels we need to restore trust in our institutions of government.

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Mike & Nick talk with NY Times best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian Professor Eric Foner. From the events of January 6th in our nation’s capital, to the impeachment trial of former President Trump, to the parallels of the Reconstruction era & the state of our education system, get ready for a history lesson you won’t forget with one of the greatest American historians of our time.

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Mike & Nick talk with filmmaker & CEO of This is 42, Desh Amila. Desh has directed & produced films such as ‘Islam: The Future of Tolerance,’ (about the famous conversation between former Islamic extremist Maajid Nawaz & noted atheist Sam Harris about Islam), as well as his latest project ‘Better Left Unsaid’ which looks at the world of political extremism. Desh founded Think Inc. in 2010, which was an intellectual touring company featuring speakers from Neil Degrasse Tyson to Sam Harris to Michio Kaku. The guys talked with Desh about his life story growing up in Sri Lanka, his work in the documentary space, the rise of political extremism, and the mission his new company This is 42 is on to 'make intelligence cool again.'

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Mike and Nick on a mutual friend & podcaster's recent passing, plus, NY Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman joins the pod. Jeff takes us through his journey as a writer, acclaimed author, fellow podcaster, and tells us what book he is working on, about a sports megastar, that he thinks tops them all!

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Mike & Nick discuss the 'F' word - Feminism. Joining them is Wildfang CEO & author of 'A Kids Book About Feminism', Emma McIlroy. Emma discusses her upbringing in Northern Ireland, her influences growing up, her organization Wildfang & their mission, why she joined the popular book series 'A Kids Book About', what the 'F' word really stands for, and the advice she would give for #GirlDads everywhere.

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Mike & Nick talk with award-winning producer from Rakontur Films, Alfred Spellman. Alfred has produced & worked on some legendary documentaries (along with director Billy Corben & David Cypkin), from 'Cocaine Cowboys' to '537 Votes' to 'Screwball' to 'ESPN's 30 for 30: The U'. Alfred takes us through his upbringing in Miami Beach, to what the role of a producer is on films, the great stories Rakontur Films has told that the city of Miami has inspired, and a never-before told story of a film that almost got made.

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Mike & Nick explore the world of mindfulness with CEO of Moment of Mindfulness, Curtis Smith. Curtis explains the concept of mindfulness, his life story, his work in the education sector bringing mindfulness to students & teachers, and what advice he has for people who want to begin their mindfulness journey.

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