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The millennial president is on this episode. 

He became the 30th president of Edward Waters College, now University, in 2018. 

Since then he’s shaken things up for EWU and the entire HBCU world. 

He is enthusiastic, thoughtful, demanding of himself and others, and above all passionate. 

Want to find out how he got that way? 

Check it out!

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When it comes to news reporting, Alex Ebert is at the same time a throwback to old school journalism and a foreshadowing of what newsrooms are becoming. 

Perspective, exuberance, how stories impact the lives of real people and the judicial process, learning from mistakes, pursuing passion, and work life balance. 

This episode has it all.

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This episode is all about leadership and service. 

No one better exemplifies both than the man who has led at the highest levels of PepsiCo, Eastman Kodak, Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, and now his own alma mater (and Mike”s too), Jacksonville University. 

Passion, encouragement and loyalty feature prominently.

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You asked for it, you got it: a larger dose of the reality show that is produced for an audience of two in the home of a 56 year old comedian/lawyer and his 15 year old daughter.  

This episode gives you a taste of the bantar, sarcasm, sharing, exploring and compassion that occurs daily in the home of two people from very different generations.  

You will be as captivated by the intellect and candor of my sweet Samantha Rose as I am each day!

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From "The Tonight Show" to "Last Comic Standing" -  from appearances on "That 70's Show," ""Scrubs," "Will & Grace," and "Agent Carter," - and from commercials for Honda, Heineken, Doritos and even Midol -- there is no shortage of firsts to discuss.  

This high energy conversation covers a bunch.  

From his upbringing in Greenville, Mississippi to the comedy stage and everything in between, you don't want to miss a minute of the Prince of Self-Deprecation.

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Dave joins Mike to talk about the challenges and failures that inspired him to run over 3,400 miles --- coast to coast – in 80 days, run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days, and to do triathlons every day for 32 days – all to raise money and awareness for charities!!!  

His accomplishments, and impact through inspiration, too great to list.  “His Game, His Rules!”  “Accomplisher!”  “Relevant!”  

And he does it all at 5 foot, 4 inches and change. 

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As portrayed in the Hollywood feature film, “Brian Banks,” Brian was destined for football stardom when he was wrongfully accused of sexual assault and took his lawyer’s advice to plead “no contest.” 

He spent the next six years in prison only to be exonerated when his accuser confessed to lying. 

Brian shares with Mike how he persevered, continued to dream and to realize dreams. 

This episode is about system failures, tenacity, and the value of being heard and helping others to be heard.

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 He’s performed on The Tonight Show, Letterman, Colbert, James Corden, Craig Fergusson and was a finalist on Last Comic standing.

Michael shares how making the family laugh around the dinner table and the encouragement of his parents gave him the confidence and patience to build a successful career as a Touring Stand-up Comedian. 

Lot’s of great insight from one of the nicest guys in the comedy business.

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Get to know one of the consummate television news journalists of our day, her history, her heart and her approach to relaying the news and exploring personalities, stories and issues with compassion and objectivity. 

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An informative and fun conversation about the unique piece of Americana and running lure that is The Boston Marathon.  

Marc talks to Mike about his first Boston in 2003 as a Bandit, 17 Bostons since, fun facts about the race, the importance in finding beauty in imperfection and the intrinsic value of a beautiful question.  

This episode is for runners and non-runners alike!

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