This inspiring episode of “Longshots,” we sit down with Billy Pinckney, a content creator whose passion for faith and community shines through in everything he does. As a dedicated content creator and children’s book author, Billy uses storytelling to ignite imagination and foster positive change in the lives of young readers. Billy’s deep love for baseball, he shares how the sport has shaped his values and commitment to community betterment. 

Please take the time to listen as we discuss his impactful projects, and the role of faith in his life. Tune in for a conversation filled with hope, creativity, and a shared vision for a brighter future.

In this compelling episode of Longshots, we sit down with Mike Dolce, renowned MMA trainer, fitness guru, and serial entrepreneur. Mike’s journey is a testament to resilience and hard work, as he shares his inspiring story of rising from humble beginnings. Once a driven high school wrestler with dreams of a collegiate athletic scholarship, his aspirations were cut short by injury. 

Despite this setback, Mike’s unwavering work ethic and humility, shaped by life’s tough lessons, propelled him on a path to becoming the best version of himself. 

Join us as we delve into Mike's insights on the importance of hard work, education, financial responsibility, community, and, of course, fitness. This episode promises to motivate and inspire as Mike shares the principles that have guided him throughout his life. 

The Unassuming Media Executive: Doug Pfaff Is Inspired As He Navigates The New Horizon of His Career  

In this episode, we sit down with a seasoned media executive and old friend Doug Pfaff.  I met Doug when I first graduated college at Blair/Petry TV.  I worked in research directly across from his office where he sat as Vice President of Group Sales.  He was loud, funny, direct, and compassionate.  I wanted what he had.   

We talk more life than career in this episode.    Doug discusses the moments that shaped his life over the years. He’s a great storyteller and full of energy. It has been a blessing to reconnect with him .  Please take a moment to listen.  

In this inspiring episode of Longshots, we are joined by Victor Oliveira, a former drug addict and inmate turned “Good Boss” He shares with us his journey of life and how that journey turned into a commitment of service to others.  

This commitment took on the life of spreading kindness and offering support to those experiencing homelessness. His landscaping company, Victor demonstrates what it means to be a good boss by treating his workers with respect and creating a positive work environment. 

Discover how social media and community outreach are being used to make a difference, and witness the power of second chances. Subscribe to follow Victor's journey and be inspired by his message of hope, compassion, and the importance of helping one another.

Today's guest is a longtime friend, BJ Maier. 

BJ was a producer for the hit Television show the Goldbergs and we discuss how he hustled in the early days to make a career for himself in Hollywood. 

We dive deep on the people that actually make up Hollywood and are often not mentioned - the working class. BJ has most recently directed and produced a new Documentary, highlighting the life and achievements of George Segal, which premiered at the Garden State Film Festival in March. 

Todays episode is sponsored by KAFX body natural deodorant - go to KAFXbody.com to start smelling great and treating your body right. 

On this weeks episode we have the amazing Ben Gravy. Ben has traveled the world in search of just about any kinds of waves he can find. As a novelty wave surfer there are no bad waves to Ben and that same optimism shines through in our conversation. 

We discuss the origins of Ben's name and brand, his decision to become sober and of course we chop it up about surfing as well. 

It was an absolute blast to have Ben on the show - big thanks to him for coming on and opening up to us about his story. 

If you would like to check out Ben's work, you can here: http://www.youtube.com/@BenGravyy

On today's episode we welcome an old friend, Ryan Kapp - founder of 7th Ave Productions and documentarian/creator of the new film InHuMaine. 

InHuMaine sheds light on the human stories behind the statistics, offering a raw and intimate portrayal of life on the streets, in shelters, and amidst the challenges of finding stability and hope. Through compelling narratives and candid interviews, we invite you to witness the complexities of homelessness - the harsh realities, the triumphs, and the everyday struggles that shape the lives of those without a place to call home. 

We discuss the new film, his time in Maine and his journey that brought him to recovery and here with us! 

Big thanks to Ryan for stopping by, please check out 7th Avenue Productions here and follow the film! - https://www.7thavepro.com/

Today we sit down with the one and only Skip Chapman. He created the Deodorant brand 'KAFX' an all natural body deodorant for both Men and Women. 

Shortly after creating the brand he took to Tik-Tok and it was only a matter of time until KAFX got its moment of virality. After developing a strong fan base and selling a ton of product - we talked with Skip about what that experience has been like and where the company can go from here.

Skip is a great guy who has successfully started and maintained many businesses in his life - we are collaborators with him and the brand as they are Longshots main Sponsor. We're honored to have Skip on the show, and hope you gain as much as we did from the conversation. 

Eddy is a versatile sports play-by-play broadcaster and host with over 15 years of experience calling games on television, radio, and streaming. His work has been featured on ESPN’s digital platforms, as well as SNY and the Monmouth Digital Network, among other outlets. 

We discuss what it is like to pursue the dream of sports broadcasting while managing other full time, hands on roles at universities like Kean and Monmouth. In usual Longshots fashion, Eddy details exactly what it means to keep both career paths afloat, while also having a wonderful family. 

Eddy is an experienced marketing and branding professional, who now also works at Kean University after working in a variety of external affairs roles in the Monmouth University Department of Athletics. He most recently served as the Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Sponsorships, leading the department’s marketing, branding, sales and licensing initiatives.

On today's episode we have an old friend and a true industry titan, Joe Colicelli. Producer of shows like The Price is Right and American Idol, Joe has worked on some of the biggest shows on TV.

We discuss the realities of working in Hollywood, burn-out and the importance of taking care of your neighbor. Joe is really an incredible guy with a great story that we are happy to share.