What if you could turn something as simple as eating into a full-time career?
In this episode of Kicking Ass with Tanner Stone, Tanner sits down with viral content creator Dylan McArthur, better known as Dylan Eats. While most people in their twenties are still searching for direction, Dylan found purpose—and millions of views—by doing something everyone does every day: eating.
From filming mukbang videos in his college dining hall to building a social media empire, Dylan shares how he transformed a fun idea into a profitable brand in just six months. Despite graduating at just 19 and originally planning to attend law school, he took a leap of faith—and it paid off.
In this conversation, Dylan opens up about:
    •    How his videos went viral and generated over 15 million views
    •    The difference between mukbang content and traditional food reviews
    •    Why fast food resonates most with his audience
    •    The pressure, criticism, and skepticism he faced early on
    •    Balancing health, discipline, and success as a full-time creator
    •    The ongoing search for purpose beyond money and fame
This episode explores ambition, uncertainty, and what it truly means to find your path in your twenties.

This group of college kids all hit a point in their lives where they knew something had to change. Together they created a fast-growing community built around connection, not alcohol, and not partying.
In this episode, we talk about overcoming addictions, rejecting the concept of doing things in moderation and taking the giant leap toward rebuilding yourself.
We all hit a point where life could’ve gone in a completely different direction.  Surrounded by people, yet all alone.
What started as a small group chat turned into a fast-growing community.
No marketing. No plan.
Just people showing up.

Most people think restaurants succeed or fail because of the food… but that’s not the truth.
In this episode, Tanner sits down with Ryan, a purchasing agent at an upscale Boca Raton restaurant, to break down what actually happens behind the scenes—and what people never see.
They dive into how to stop overthinking and take action, the difference between being liked and being respected, how real discipline is built, and why your environment shapes who you become.
This conversation goes beyond the restaurant industry. It’s about how you think, how you show up, and how you execute.
Because at the end of the day, success—whether in business or life—comes down to how you operate when no one’s watching.

Tanner, Ben from Benji’s Buns, and the Kicking Ass Squad came up with the most chaotic cinnamon roll challenge yet.
We put wild cinnamon roll flavors on a wheel and spun it to decide what Ben had to bake.
No rules. No limits. Any flavor in the world.
From insane combinations to surprisingly good ones…
watch to see which flavors the wheel lands on and how the cinnamon rolls actually turn out.

Ben from Benji’s Buns in New York City travels to Florida to share the process behind making his famous viral cinnamon buns. From grocery shopping to the oven, we learn it all…

In this episode, Tanner and Luke discuss faith, identity and their strong family relationships with non-blood relatives. Tanner opens up about why he does not follow religion but believes in something bigger.  They debate about God being a person or presence of just energy while trying to understand what drives people to do good in life. They demonstrate that two people can believe differently yet still care deeply about each other. 
This episode talks about chosen family, maturity, relationships,  and the bonds that keep it all together.  Different beliefs. Same loyalty and love for the people who truly matter.

In this episode, Tanner and Michael discuss the power of words. They unpack the fear of being forgotten, the pressure of your 20s, and the reality that nothing lasts forever.
They talk about how words shape who we become, who and what we fear and fear ond how to live intentionally each day.

In this episode, Tanner and Michael talk about the difference between confidence and cockiness, listening versus hearing, accepting criticism and why most people take advice from the wrong sources.
The conversation touches on honesty, addiction and shame. This episode isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being self-aware enough to grow. If you’re trying to level up without becoming fake, this one’s for you.

Now he’s back.
In this episode, BenChaseMotivation finally tells his side of the story and talks about what actually happened, how it affected his mental health, and how being publicly vilified and cyber bullied forced him to confront who he was and who he wanted to become.
This isn’t about defending the past. It’s about owning it without letting it define you. If you’ve ever felt trapped by a mistake, haunted by your past, or overwhelmed by how unfair life can feel , then this conversation is for you.

What makes a restaurant truly different?  Is it the recipes… the ingredients… or the people behind the counter?
In this episode, Tanner sits down with a third-generation owner of Giovanni’s Pizza Restaurant, a family-run Italian pizza spot that started with immigrant grandparents, truck driving jobs, and recipes passed down from Italy and Albania.
They discuss how recent shifts in the food industry and health conversations pushed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
This isn’t just a pizza story. It’s a story about legacy, integrity, and choosing values over profit. If you believe food tastes better when it’s made with love, this episode is for you.
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