Everybody Pulls The Tarp

This week Andrew talks with Emmy & Peabody Award-winning journalist Sarah Spain. A through line in Sarah’s life & work has always been her curiosity — and a remarkable willingness to try new things. As a kid & teenager, Sarah played lots of different sports — and was also in the band, chorus, & theater. In college, she competed as a heptathlete. In 2010, she joined ESPN and has since served as a columnist for espnW, a SportsCenter reporter, a host of numerous podcasts, & appeared on many different programs on the network. In this conversation, Sarah shares a behind-the-scenes look at her career. You’ll hear lessons on how to adapt to new roles, become a better listener, overcome adversity with creativity, & more. This episode will help you turn curiosity, empathy, & versatility into a superpower.

Show Highlights:

0:00 - Intro
2:52 - Sarah’s versatility
3:30 - “jack of all trades”
5:44 - SNL dream
5:56 - Comedy & acting
6:21 - Stumbling into sports broadcasting
7:07 - The power of differences
11:25 - Continuous learning
16:03 - Lessons from Second City Conservatory
23:37 - “It’s scary to change your mind”
33:25 - Power of storytelling
34:50 - Curiosity & empathy
37:50 - David Letterman & SNL
39:35 - Deland McCullough
43:18 - Writing a book
47:50 - A year of growth

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This week Andrew has two guests — and a conversation you don’t want to miss. Andrew talks with Hootie & The Blowfish drummer Jim “Soni” Sonefeld and hit singer-songwriter Edwin McCain. Soni was first on the podcast in July 2023 & he’s back for an even deeper dive on his career and the success secrets that powered Hootie & The Blowfish to become one of history’s most iconic bands. Along the way, Soni and the Hootie guys crossed paths with another young musician, Edwin McCain, who went on to achieve his own global fame & success with mega hit songs “I’ll Be” & “I Could Not Ask For More” — two of the most iconic love songs in the history of pop music. Both Soni & Edwin join Andrew for a remarkable conversation. You’ll hear all about their storied careers, creative process, & so much more. This is a fantastic conversation about music, friendship, & the power of lifting others up. 

Show Highlights:

0:00 - Intro
5:55 - Edwin’s early days
8:07 - Edwin dropping out of college to pursue music
10:19 - Soni & Edwin cross paths
11:09 - “Test marketing” ideas
13:37 - Supporting others on the journey
14:35 - Healthy competition
15:40 - Southeast music ecosystem
20:08 - Soni on writing Hootie hit song “Hold My Hand”
22:23 - Edwin’s first record deal
23:16 - Edwin on writing “I’ll Be”
27:45 - Overcoming challenges
34:44 - Persistence 
39:20 - Necessity & desperation
46:59 - Creativity
49:10 - Recent collaborations 
51:30 - Summer Camps With Trucks Tour 

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This week Andrew talks with Jesse Cole — the founder of Fans First Entertainment & owner of the world famous Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have entertained millions around the globe. Jesse & his team are fanatical about the fan experience — and have a tireless passion to experiment and do things the world has never seen. In this conversation, Jesse shares powerful ideas on how to be more creative, take bold risks, & win fans for life. You’ll hear Jesse’s system for coming up with 10 new ideas per day, how to build an “idea factory”, why he wears a yellow tuxedo every day, & so much more. This is a conversation you don't want to miss.

Show Highlights:

0:00 - Intro
3:07 - Idea for Savannah Bananas
4:11 - Early days as entrepreneur
5:35 - “Fans first differentiator”
7:12 - Lifelong fans over short-term profits
8:35 - Getting through messy
8:55 - Calling 100,00 fans to thank them
9:24 - Looking to other industries for new ideas
10:11 - Studying Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, & other innovators
11:35 - Inspiration from Henry Ford
12:17 - Building an idea muscle
12:51 - 10 ideas per day
14:20 - Saturday Night Live creative framework
16:05 - Debriefing to improve
17:40 - What Jesse looks for in players & cast
22:55 - “We never walk past trash”
23:17 - Why Jesse wears a yellow tuxedo 
25:25 - Dealing with criticism
29:01 - National Baseball Hall of Fame
30:49 - Meeting baseball legend Lee Smith 
31:33 - “Every game is someone’s first game”

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This week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew is re-sharing his conversation with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills from October 2022. In 1980, R.E.M. played their first show at an abandoned church in Athens, Georgia. Over the next 3+ decades, the band released 15 albums, won multiple Grammy Awards, and became one of the most iconic bands of all-time. In this conversation, Andrew asks Mike about his extraordinary career and R.E.M.’s unprecedented success. Andrew and Mike explore R.E.M.’s creative process, the core principles the band used to drive effective teamwork, & so much more. This episode is jam-packed with ideas, wisdom, and lessons from Mike that you can apply to your own life. 

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Show Highlights:

0:00 - Intro
3:05 - Incremental success
3:45 - Keys to success
6:06 - Defining your focus
7:27 - Decision to split songwriting 4 ways
9:35 - Focusing on the inputs
10:17 - Letting yourself have fun
12:36 - Decision to spend a lot of time in Athens, GA
15:59 - “It takes talent, hard work, & a lot of luck”

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This week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew is re-sharing his conversation from April 2022 with lifestyle blogger & influencer Ryanne Janca. In 2018, Ryanne was working as a corporate recruiter when she was forced to leave her job because her husband was promoted to an executive role at the same company — and a corporate policy said she could no longer work there. Ryanne reinvented her career & launched The Recruiter Mom, a lifestyle blog and vibrant online community with over 100,000 people. In this conversation, Andrew & Ryanne explore her big career pivot, how she manages her daily research & content creation engine, the power of following your passions, & so much more. This conversation is filled with timeless lessons you don’t want to miss. 

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Show Highlights:

0:00 - Intro
3:15 - Idea for TRM business
5:23 - Losing job & pivoting career
6:10 - “I’m going to shop for a living”
7:46 - Transferring hobby to career
10:41 - Day in the life of Ryanne’s TRM business
12:05 - Content planning process
16:35 - Work/life balance & integration
19:51 - Setting goals & plans
21:05 - Power of community
22:35 - Authentic communication
31:07 - Adapting to change
33:05 - Prep behind the scenes
36:01 - Ryanne’s mission

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This week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew is re-sharing his conversation from August 2022 with Kansas State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jerome Tang. At the time, Jerome was just a few months into the job as head coach at Kansas State. It was his first head coaching job at the collegiate level & the team was coming off three consecutive losing seasons. Since then, a lot has happened & Jerome had a remarkable first year on the job. He was named the 2023 Naismith National Coach of the Year after leading Kansas State to a record-setting season & an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. This conversation is filled with so many timeless lessons to help you win the day & achieve your most ambitious goals.

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Show Highlights:

0:00 - Intro
4:05 - Early days at K-State
4:48 - Getting job at Baylor
5:05 - Dinner with Scott Drew
7:46 - Recruiting
9:24 - Childhood
11:53 - “This is a people business”
13:13 - Lessons from Dave Aranda
13:37 - Lessons from Navy Seals
16:38 - Jerome’s “non-negotiables”
19:34 - Toughness & consistency
24:07 - Building cohesive team
27:47 - Leadership

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This week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew re-shares his conversation from August 2021 with University of North Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart. Courtney just kicked off her 5th season at UNC and 17th as a head coach. She’s led her team to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the Sweet Sixteen in 2022. Prior to her time at UNC, Courtney was the head coach at Princeton University where she completely transformed the program. In 2015, she led Princeton to a 30-0 season and was named the 2015 Naismith National Coach of the Year. Fortune Magazine also named Courtney one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders. This conversation is filled with timeless lessons about leadership, coaching, & success — that apply to sports, business, & everyday life. 

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Show Highlights:

0:00 - Intro
2:19 - Helping others grow
3:54 - Courtney’s childhood
4:41 - Helping others see potential
5:53 - Taking career risks
6:48 - Thinking about life in chapters
9:07 - Building your inner scorecard
11:01 - Leading by example
11:19 - Blending science & communication
14:50 - Staying consistent
16:09 - Recruiting a well-rounded team
16:59 - Balancing individual needs and team
17:55 - Goal-setting process
22:05 - Building grit
27:13 - Living up to high standards

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This week Andrew talks with Dr. Cassie Holmes. Cassie is an award-winning teacher & researcher on time & happiness. She’s the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller & Amazon Best Book of 2022 “Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most”.  Cassie’s ground-breaking research shows that even small changes in how we spend our time can have a massive impact on our happiness & well-being. In this conversation, Cassie discusses her powerful research & shares tips everyone can utilize to feel less overwhelmed, more present, & greater happiness. You’ll hear actionable ideas on when to take pictures vs. when to live in the moment, how to turn routines into memorable rituals, the power of random acts of kindness, & so much more. 

Show Highlights: 

0:00 - Intro
3:17 - What is happiness
5:16- Impact of how we spend our time
5:47 - Why 46% of Americans feel “time poor”
7:14 - Role of technology
9:21 - The optimal amount of free time
13:54 - Being more intentional
15:42 - Burnout
21:09 - Protecting free time
22:05 - How to structure free time
23:38 - Random acts of kindness
25:25 - Creating a sense of agency
27:23 - Taking photos vs. living in the moment
31:23 - Ordinary vs. extraordinary experiences
32:56 - Turning routines into rituals
33:25 - Role of family traditions

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This week Andrew talks with CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin. In 2000, Julia landed a job as a reporter at Fortune Magazine to cover the business community — without a single economics or accounting class on her college transcript. Since then, she’s had a powerful impact on the business media world. Julia has been an on-air reporter for CNBC since 2006 and has interviewed many of the world’s most powerful executives & entrepreneurs. Julia is also the author of the book “When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, & What We Can Learn From Them”. Her book is a deep dive on what Julia calls “odds-defying leadership” female leaders utilize to power some of the world’s most innovative & successful companies. In this conversation, Andrew & Julia explore her career & actionable lessons on high-impact leadership, the power of asking questions, turning your “outsider” perspective into an advantage, & so much more.  This conversation is a roadmap all of us can utilize to achieve more success in any personal or professional endeavor. 

Show Highlights:

(0:00) - Intro
(2:41) - Julia’s childhood
(3:05) - Growth through challenges
(5:08) - “Everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions”
(7:50) - Early career
(11:44) - Research process & organizing ideas
(15:15) - Power of apprenticeship opportunities
(19:06) - Julia’s book and research process
(21:02) - Challenges for women raising venture capital
(24:33) - Leadership lessons from top-performing execs
(27:41) - How Katrina Lake became a “talent magnet”
(31:36) - Vulnerability
(33:47) - Gratitude & patience
(36:17) - Growth mindset

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This week Andrew talks with 2x Olympic Gold Medalist & US Women’s National Team soccer legend Aly Wagner. Following her remarkable playing career, Aly brought her passion & tireless work ethic to the broadcast booth & business community.  In 2018, Aly made history as the first woman ever to call a men's FIFA World Cup match — and this past summer served as the lead analyst for Fox’s broadcast of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Now, she’s also a co-founding member & co-chair of the NWSL expansion team Bay FC after securing a record-setting investment from global investment firm Sixth Street as the team's lead institutional investor. Andrew & Aly explore her journey to the top of the soccer world, her plans to make Bay FC an iconic global brand, & so much more. This conversation is filled with powerful lessons from Aly’s work in sports, media, & business that everyone can learn from.

Show Highlights:

(0:00) - Intro
(2:31) - Kristine Lilly’s orange slice story
(3:06) - Aly’s childhood
(3:55) - The relationship with the ball
(5:24) - Consistency
(9:50) - Aly’s work ethic
(12:44) - Teamwork
(16:05) - Reshaping soccer broadcasts
(17:02) - Getting into broadcasting
(17:57) - Research & preparation process
(23:01) - Vision for Bay FC
(25:27) - Securing investors in Bay FC
(26:02) - Sixth Street’s record-setting investment
(29:44) - Resilience
(31:24) - Playing the “long game”

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