Dad Saves America

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  • Danny And Lucy DeVito Are Family First And Actors Second | The Show

    Working with family can be a blend of laughter, love, and at times, a test of patience. It's a unique dance between the personal and professional, where shared histories create a tapestry rich with memories and understanding.


    In our conversation, Danny and Lucy DeVito highlighted the grounded, playful nature of their father-daughter duo amidst the Hollywood whirlwind and how they’ve successfully navigated personal and professional evolution together.


    Danny, with a storied career marked by iconic roles in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Taxi, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, reflected on the blend of everyday parenting and stardom, while Lucy, an accomplished actress in her own right, shared the unique experience of growing up as a DeVito. Danny and Lucy are currently starring as father and daughter in the play I Need That on Broadway, which runs from 10/13 until 12/23.



    This interview was recorded prior to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.


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    Purchase tickets for I Need That: https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/get-tickets/2023-2024-season/i-need-that/?utm_source=ttd&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=pre-perfs&utm_content=brand-researchers


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    Outline:


    [0:00] Intro


    [1:10] When you have a kid, you die


    [7:31] Why Danny became an actor (but first a hairdresser)


    [13:46] Breaking through in acting and directing


    [18:39] The value of dark stories


    [24:54] How Danny met his wife


    [26:44] Keep your family close


    [29:40] Don’t put the brakes on your kids’ dreams


    [31:39] Italians yell affectionately


    [34:40] Why Lucy joined the family business


    [38:34] It’s Always Sunny, Batman Returns, and more


    [44:47] Working together for “I Need That” on Broadway


    [49:56] Rapid fire questions


    [1:00:37] Surprising Danny and Lucy with their genealogy


    [1:04:56] Danny and Lucy’s roles in the American story


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    Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Q02rXhG4G8
    Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.





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    1 hr 8 min
  • Jay Glazer Turned Anxiety And Depression Into Motivation | The Show

    Jay Glazer has broken some of the biggest stories in NFL history, yet behind the scenes, he faces a different battle. In his book Unbreakable, Jay courageously shares his struggle against what he calls ‘the gray’. It's a raw and inspiring account of his life-long battle with anxiety and depression and his quest to help others struggling with the same issues.


    No matter how hard it can be, it's crucial that we open up about our personal struggles with those who care about us. More often than not, those close to us will be grateful for our honesty and will be ready to offer a comforting presence. It's also essential to surround ourselves with a supportive team of individuals whose shoulders we can lean on in times of need. Together, we can create a network of strength and resilience.


    Jay, alongside former NFL player and Special Forces veteran Nate Boyer, founded MVP - Merging Vets and Players - to take his mental health mission even further. MVP has created a unique network of support between veterans and retired professional athletes and is saving lives in the process. In our conversation, we delve into the depths of Jay's journey, uncovering the strength and resilience that lies within each of us.


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    Follow Jay on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/JayGlazer?s=20


    Follow Jay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayglazer/


    Purchase a copy of Unbreakable: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unbreakable-Jay-Glazer/dp/0063062852⁠


    Learn more about MVP: https://vetsandplayers.org/


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    Outline:


    [0:00] Intro


    [0:58] Surviving in NYC with a $9,450 salary


    [4:41] Career drive, social media, and mental health


    [8:38] Take control of your struggles


    [17:18] What do panic attacks feel like?


    [21:29] Is masculinity the problem or the solution?


    [24:43] “Powering through” isn’t the same as succeeding


    [27:24] Serving others helps you handle “the gray”


    [33:26] Why Jay united retired athletes and veterans


    [37:16] Jay’s message for people who are suffering


    [42:31] MVP is saving lives


    [45:09] How dads cause a positive ripple effect


    [48:59] Social media doesn’t tell the truth about success


    [50:30] What Jay expects from his son


    [53:08] Managing anger and aggression


    [1:00:08] Combat your inner pessimist


    [1:04:11] Outro


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    Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aB2vKszh06o
    Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.



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    1 hr 5 min
  • America Needs More Builders. Are Our Kids The Solution? | The Show

    Matt Risinger is a premium home builder in Austin, Texas and host of The Build Show on YouTube. With over two decades of experience, he has established himself as a leading authority in the field.


    Not long after setting up his own building company, Matt found himself buried in debt during the 2008 financial crisis. He has since become a passionate advocate for energy-efficient and sustainable building methods on a mission to build homes that stand the test of time. In our conversation, we talk about why more young people should consider the trades, why fatherhood is Matt’s favorite hobby, and how to survive a major construction project.


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    Watch The Build Show on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow


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    Outline:


    [0:00] Intro
    [1:27] Welcome to DSA
    [3:38] Building taught Matt about service
    [9:37] Creation is central to humanity
    [11:22] Matt’s journey to building professionally
    [15:34] Working for yourself is harder but better
    [26:51] Get the details right
    [30:36] Enthusiasm drives excellence
    [32:16] Hire good people and treat them well
    [35:38] You get what you pay for
    [42:03] Big houses don’t improve families
    [47:07] How do we get more kids into the trades?
    [58:02] Fatherhood is Matt’s favorite hobby
    [1:01:58] Becoming a dad resets your priorities
    [1:05:19] How to choose a builder and survive the project
    [1:13:09] We should all learn to be a little handy
    [1:16:44] Spreading the word on quality construction
    [1:22:36] Advice from a dad
    [1:25:11] Outro


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    Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c4FeXSjYa0Q


    Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.



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    1 hr 26 min
  • Adam Curry Defined MTV, Invented Podcasting, And Found God | The Show

    Adam Curry first became a household name as an MTV VJ, but that was only the start of his nearly four-decade crusade to revolutionize media. Since childhood, he has been obsessed with using cutting-edge technology to improve the ways that humans communicate ideas, from building MTV’s first website to bringing Bitcoin micropayment to podcasting.


    Adam’s career has always been about pushing boundaries, in more ways than one. He’s known for exploring some of the wildest conspiracy theories on his popular podcast “No Agenda,” but recently he’s been diving into a new theory - faith in God. Adam’s recent turn towards Christianity has brought a profound layer to his already rich tapestry of experiences. Join me as I unravel the fascinating intersections of media, innovation, and faith in my conversation with Adam Curry.


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    Listen to No Agenda: https://www.noagendashow.net/
    Follow Adam on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/adamcurry


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    Outline:
    [0:00] Intro
    [1:54] Reflecting on the MTV days
    [6:15] Earliest computer memory
    [10:19] Why Adam loves broadcasting
    [16:53] Reflecting on the MTV days, continued
    [27:26] Open source creativity
    [38:16] The CIA and the pursuit of truth
    [50:10] Totalitarianism was built on the radio
    [57:14] Nihilism makes sense but doesn’t work
    [1:08:42] Faith works its way into your life
    [1:24:48] The pendulum can swing back
    [1:30:59] Internet avatars are destabilizing childhood
    [1:38:42] Manipulating fear is coercion, not persuasion
    [1:47:11] Inventing and reinventing podcasting
    [1:58:22] Why people pay for things they value
    [2:03:28] Adam learned a hard lesson about Bitcoin
    [2:17:19] Legacy media is dying, and that’s a good thing
    [2:22:56] Advice for young creators
    [2:27:17] Outro


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    Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sMaOCmwxrnA


    Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.



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    2 hr 29 min
  • Today Show’s Craig Melvin Learned Forgiveness By Becoming A Father | The Show

    You probably recognize Craig Melvin as a seasoned journalist and the co-host of The Today Show on NBC, but what you might not know is that he had to navigate addiction and generational fatherlessness in his own family to get there.

    Craig documents this tumultuous journey in his book Pops, including how he learned to become a better father himself in the process. Now he uses his TV platform to celebrate fatherhood with his Dads Got This! series. As parents we all want to be the best version of ourselves for our kids, regardless of our own family circumstances, and Craig Melvin has accomplished exactly that.


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    Purchase a copy of Pops: https://www.amazon.com/Pops-Learning-Be-Son-Father/dp/0063071991
    Follow Craig on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigmelvinnbc/


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    Outline:
    [0:00] Intro
    [1:19] Your memories of your dad matter
    [8:09] Craig’s foundation in faith
    [15:33] Coming to terms with a parent’s addiction
    [19:29] He was moved to action when his dad hit rock bottom
    [26:00] Interventions can work, even after decades
    [33:10] Becoming a father opened him to forgiveness
    [36:14] He gave his dad the best gift of his life
    [40:15] Give your kids a normal life
    [46:21] How do you manage media for your kids?
    [49:44] Becoming a journalist in high school
    [51:42] Bonding with his son over journalism
    [54:20] Craig Melvin’s role in the American story
    [56:57] Outro


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    Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WIB8iomWoxI


    Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.



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    58 min
  • How World Series Winner Jake Arrieta Developed Mental Toughness | The Show

    Life throws us curveballs from time to time. Sometimes we take a swing and hit it out of the park, but even a swing and a miss can teach us important, humbling lessons. Few know this better than former MLB pitcher Jake Arrieta.


    Jake’s scouting sheet looks like a storybook career: Olympic medalist, Cy Young Award winner, National League All-Star. He even led the 2016 Chicago Cubs to their first World Series in 108 years. However, Jake’s success was not a guarantee. Behind those accolades lies a story of uncertainty and setbacks, and these forged his trademark mental toughness, combined with a work ethic he learned from his dad. As a father of two himself, Jake, alongside his wife, now focuses on instilling the values of family, fortitude, and overcoming failure in their kids. Not everyone can be an all-star pitcher, but anyone can strive to be an all-star parent!


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    Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarrieta34?lang=en
    Follow Jake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrieta49/?hl=en


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    Outline:
    [0:00] Intro
    [1:38] Choosing between school and the baseball draft
    [11:55] Even teenagers aren’t invincible
    [14:17] His dad’s advice kept him on the right track
    [16:59] From the Beijing Olympics to the Baltimore Orioles
    [25:21] Mental toughness and fear of failure
    [38:16] Winning the World Series with the Chicago Cubs
    [42:19] Inspiring and encouraging kids is part of the job
    [46:08] Politics is dangerous but sometimes unavoidable
    [51:19] Speaking out about the MLB’s COVID policies
    [59:22] Starting a family while building a baseball career
    [1:03:36] Athletes should start planning for retirement now
    [1:09:58] Failure is when most learning happens
    [1:14:46] Coaching kids’ sports as a celebrity
    [1:18:28] Lightning round Q&A
    [1:29:27] Outro


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    Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/83k7fi3LMQ8


    Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.



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    1 hr 30 min
  • "Shark Tank" Investor Daymond John Has Earned His American Dream | The Show

    Business is fundamentally about creating value by solving a problem. Anybody with a great idea, regardless of their circumstances, has the potential to turn that idea into success with hard work and determination. Unfortunately, our school system clearly hasn’t prepared our kids, or us, to manage our money.


    Today’s guest, Daymond John, is best known as ‘The People’s Shark’ on ABC’s Shark Tank, but now he’s tackling financial education head-on with his children’s book, Little Daymond Learns to Earn, teaching kids the basics of money and starting their own businesses. He has a true passion for teaching kids about finance, entrepreneurship, and the value of hard work. Daymond is also the CEO and founder of FUBU, a $6 billion fashion brand he started with only $40 and a van.


    This episode of Dad Saves America was produced with the support of the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation.


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    Outline:
    [0:00] Intro
    [1:19] Daymond’s first business
    [7:47] Mastering the sales pitch
    [10:38] Growing up with a great mom and no dad
    [12:48] Raising kids is punishing but fulfilling
    [15:58] Make space for your partner’s strengths
    [18:43] Put your values into practice
    [26:00] Talk about money with your kids
    [31:22] Money is necessary, but it’s not the point
    [37:34] Everything needs to be earned
    [43:54] Daymond is the American Dream
    [46:01] Outro


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    Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8zhzTydiVnk


    Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.



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    47 min
  • How The Declaration of Independence Changed World History | The Show

    The United States of America is arguably the first nation in human history to be created consciously on the basis of Enlightenment ideals. Those ideals were captured with power and poetry in the Declaration of Independence and have animated millions of people to immigrate to this country seeking a better life. You’ll find no greater champions of American ideals than first generation immigrants.


    Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the rest of us. According to recent polling by the Wall Street Journal, patriotism has utterly collapsed as an important value for most Americans. Thomas Jefferson is often quoted as having said, “An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.” By that measure, we’re failing future generations.


    Today’s guest, Gordon Wood, is one the world’s leading experts on America’s revolutionary history and currently a professor at Brown University. Throughout his storied career, Gordon has earned a Pulitzer Prize, a National Humanities Medal, and the Bancroft Prize. Gordon has authored, co-authored, and contributed to dozens of books on the American Revolution, including his award-winning titles The Creation of the American Republic and The Radicalism of the American Revolution.


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    Outline:
    [0:00] Intro
    [3:33] The Founding Fathers weren’t always a big deal
    [8:49] America is a nation of ideology, not ethnicity
    [11:16] Testing Enlightenment ideals for the first time
    [15:12] How “United States” changed from plural to singular
    [21:02] What are “these truths” and why are they “self-evident”?
    [28:47] The Freemasons organized the opposition to monarchy
    [32:11] English monarchy was radically liberal compared to France
    [36:08] The Declaration of Independence is a long list of complaints
    [44:57] The American colonies fought for the rights of English Constitution
    [48:54] How do you organize 13 colonies to win a war?
    [51:24] The American Revolution made slavery a central moral question
    [1:01:48] Approach historical narratives holistically, not ideologically
    [1:04:43] Can we regain the lost confidence of our fellow Americans?
    [1:12:27] Outro


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    Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1P7yMTNv31c


    Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.



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    1 hr 13 min
  • I Talk To My Old Boss About Mentorship, Spike TV, and Masculinity | The Show

    Good companies recognize people with passion and support their growth. As you pursue your career, it’s important learn as much as you can from mentors who are invested in your success.


    Today’s guest, Niels Schuurmans, is one of those great mentors. John met Niels over twenty years ago through a mentorship program at MTV. He later became John’s boss at both Nickelodeon and Spike TV, and during that time, Niels taught him the wisdom of humbly going back to the drawing board when a project isn’t going as planned.


    Niels has taken a pretty unusual road to his success and there are lessons for everyone about how to explore your potential and find your way to a fulfilling career. He was part of the early team that built Nickelodeon, shaping millions of childhoods for decades. Niels is currently the Chief Marketing and Creative Officer at 101 Studios, the production company responsible for hit shows like Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone, 1923, and many more.


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    Learn more about 101 Studios: https://www.101studiosco.com/


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    Outline:
    [0:00] Intro
    [1:41] Working at 101 Studios
    [4:14] How John and Niels first met
    [9:15] Niels started acting to avoid a school suspension
    [17:36] Starting a business on Saint Thomas
    [23:37] Kids need someone to acknowledge their potential
    [25:59] Teaching led Niels to Nickelodeon
    [34:06] When (and why) should you make big changes in your career?
    [41:25] Making the best imitation of an existing product wastes creativity
    [49:39] Good mentors give you options, not answers
    [56:57] Lessons learned from launching Spike TV
    [1:09:20] Masculinity can be unapologetic without being toxic
    [1:16:55] Boys and girls have unique abilities that deserve attention
    [1:19:51] Should adults try to stay in touch with ‘kids these days’?
    [1:25:00] Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone, and the frontier mentality
    [1:27:20] Young adults need to experience the world
    [1:29:58] How Niels reconnected with his dad
    [1:36:01] Positivity is helpful, but it can become a crutch
    [1:43:19] Storytelling can reinvigorate the collective American spirit
    [1:48:48] Outro


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    Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8pXtsi0LR9o


    Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.



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    1 hr 50 min
  • "American Ninja Warrior" Host Akbar Gbajabiamila's Underdog Journey | The Show

    In a world filled with adversity, there are those who refuse to succumb to the role of victim, instead choosing to rise above their circumstances and create their own destiny.


    Today’s guest, Akbar Gbajabiamila, has become a household name as the host of popular TV shows like American Ninja Warrior, The Talk, and his upcoming reality show, Fight to Survive. With his engaging personality and magnetic charisma, he ignites the spirits of contestants to conquer seemingly impossible obstacles.


    As a first-generation American, Akbar's journey is deeply rooted in his immigrant upbringing. Raised by strong-willed Nigerian parents, he was instilled with the values of education, hard work, and finishing what you start. These principles shaped his character and nurtured an unwavering belief that he could transcend the challenges that surrounded him.


    Guided by his father's wisdom, Akbar channeled his energy into sports, using them as a vehicle for self-improvement and personal growth. Through relentless dedication, he excelled in football, paving the way for his career in the NFL and broadcasting. Akbar's journey serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us all of the untapped power within ourselves to overcome obstacles and realize our dreams.


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    Purchase a copy of Everyone Can Be A Ninja: https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Can-Be-Ninja-Warrior/dp/1982109750/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ⁠
    Learn more about Akbar's work with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: https://www.michaeljfox.org/bio/akbar-gbajabiamila
    Akbar on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akbar_gbaja?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
    Akbar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akbar_gbaja/?hl=en


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    Outline:


    [0:00] Intro


    [1:59] Make sure people say your name right


    [5:29] Growing up in a Nigerian immigrant family


    [11:12] Hard work was his family’s #1 value


    [14:57] What does Gbajabiamila mean?


    [16:42] Experiencing the 1992 LA riots


    [20:33] Social media makes it tough to shield kids


    [25:51] Meeting King Charles by selling salad dressing


    [30:28] Akbar first loved basketball, not football


    [35:11] The burden of trying to fix your parent


    [38:01] How dads get devalued in our culture


    [41:34] The unique superpower of dads


    [45:54] How his Muslim dad and Christian mom got along


    [48:42] Have conversation without confrontation


    [54:13] Cultural politics affect playground politics


    [1:01:04] Dealing with his dad’s Parkinson’s diagnosis


    [1:06:15] A football career wasn’t part of the plan


    [1:11:00] Akbar almost didn’t make it to the NFL


    [1:14:50] Tell your kids that you’re proud of them, but not too often


    [1:18:14] If you have no experience, you have to work for free


    [1:24:46] Learning to host American Ninja Warrior


    [1:27:15] Hosting ANW is about being a cheerleader


    [1:28:55] Why Akbar makes TikToks with his kids


    [1:32:19] Outro


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Proud papa, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and arm-chair philosopher John Papola explores the biggest issues facing our country through the lens of fatherhood, releasing exclusive interviews and deep dives every week. We need to make sure the next generation of Americans is raised to thrive in a free society and be champions of civilization.

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