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Let me tell you something… bright young man is an understatement for the great Stephen Kazalunas, but yet, he PERFECTLY embodies that role. When he said he would come on the show, I was thrilled and after speaking with him, I realized how incredible this man is. Whether as an engineer or as a content creator (I hope he has a podcast someday), Stephen is going to be a hall of famer at anything he does. With great stories, opinions, and incredible vibes, my buddy Kaz has created one of the most insightful appearances yet. This is a great show! We talk about Fantasy football, Sports Fandoms, Why baseball needs to be cool again, and the current state of ESPN and all Sports Media. We also talk about Barstool, how its actually a good sports media outlet, a more honest chat about being in a fraternity and the life lessons we learned in greek life. We also talk about BEER, AMBITION, and much, much more… (4:10)

- How is the great Stephen Kazalunas doing as we begin the show? (5:24)
- FANTASY FOOTBALL. We talk about how our Fantasy teams are doing and what players are making us happy and what players are disappointing us for the ultimate fantasy bragging rights? (6:31)
- Kaz tells Matt on how he became a Broncos fan while living in CT. We get into his fandom and the highs and lows he has had as a Broncos fan (16:56)
- Why do Sports Matter to people? Matt and Kaz discuss why sports fans put so much emotion into their teams (24:24)
- BE LOYAL TO YOUR TEAMS: Kaz and I talk about sticking by your favorite teams through thick and thin and why it is important to be loyal to your teams. (27:28)
- SPORTS HATE: Kaz and Matt talk about the teams and personalities they sports hate. Fun fact, they both sports hate at least one or more of each others teams, but they both sports hate this one particular baseball team that rhymes with "last rows". (30:31)
- BASEBALL: Kaz and Matt have an honest discussion about baseball. They talk about what is going on in the sport, what we we fear about the future of the game and what we hope to see get changed about the game for years to come. (33:56)
- Matt and Kaz then go down memory lane and talk about the best baseball games they ever attended (1:01:40)
- Kaz and Matt then get honest about ESPN and all the mainstream Sports News outlets. We also talk about specific sports media personalities such as Stephen A. Smith, Colin Cowherd, Mike Francesa, and SVP. (1:20:20)
- BARSTOOL SPORTS: Kaz and Matt discuss how Barstool Sports is a legitimate sports news/media outlet. (1:38:59)
- Kaz and Matt then get more honest about fraternity life. As both are brothers of the Theta Chi fraternity, they talk about meeting at a rush event and what are the more life lessons they learned from being in greek life, rather than just constantly partying. They also chat about what they miss about it. (1:43:29)
- We then talk about AMBITION and what you have to do to STAND OUT (2:02:16)
- BEER! Kaz and Matt talk about Beer! (2:19:24)
- Kaz then answers the Proust Questionnaire (2:25:00)

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We are making history today on the Productive Conversations podcast. For the first time ever, we are having a musician performing original music! He is an engineer by day, an aspiring musician by night, and all around incredible human being. I am so fortunate to introduce to you, the great Dan Burger as he makes his first appearance on the Productive Conversations Podcast. Dan is a delight to talk to, he is so smart, so emotionally intelligent, and he knows what is good in this world. He also happens to be a very talented guitar player and singer and I was very pleased when he said he would come on to talk to me and play some of his songs! The two songs he plays are “Brighter Side” and “Away” and you can find those songs and more of his content on all streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, just type in 3am Headlights and enjoy the great work he does! We also talk about thinks like his song writing process, balancing his music with his engineering career, our Theta Chi connection, the fun wedding we attended, the 9 countries he visited, and much, much more… (7:55)

Also on this Pearl Harbor Day, Matt discusses the 79th anniversary of the attack and why we will never forget The Greatest Generation who fought for our freedom during World War II after that day in infamy. (1:48).

After our intro, we get into our conversation with Dan:
- Dan tells me about what it is like being a Civil Engineer in these humbling times (9:38)
- Dan talks to me about his approach as a musician. How he has handled making music amongst the pandemic and how a trip to Costa Rica helped inspire him to play more music and write more music (11:04)
- Dan performs an original song, this is "Brighter Side”… (16:26)
- Dan then tells Matt about his songwriting process. (21:45)
- Dan then plays host and Matt plays the guest and Dan asks Matt what he has been up to in 2020, what has he dealt with, and what he aspires for the future amongst the pandemic. He talks to Dan about some of the origins of the podcast. (25:45)
- The 3am Headlights front man then tells me about his biggest influences (41:08)
- Dan performs a second original song. This song is “Away”… (50:27)
- After the performance, Dan talks about the very interesting inspiration he got to write that song. (54:07)
- We talk about our Theta Chi connection and the really fun Theta Chi/Sigma Delta Tau Wedding we attended (57:36)
- What are the best restaurants we have ever been to? Dan also tells Matt about the most exotic dishes he has had (1:03:23)
- Dan is a world traveler! He has visited over 9 countries and he tells me about all the places he has gone. He also talks to Matt about what it is like to live in a hostel. (1:10:42)
- What are some of the WORST restaurants (or dining halls) we have been to? (1:18:47)
- We talk server stories. Don’t forget to always tip your server and bar tender! (1:23:40)
- We got more stories about us breaking it down and dancing (1:29:34)
- Dan Burger has been to some of the coolest concerts I have ever heard of someone attending. He goes deep with that. (1:32:09)
- What are some routines Dan likes to do before he performs? (1:34:56)
- Dan then answers the Proust Questionnaire (1:37:05)

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This woman is a star in her world and is one of the best go-getters I have ever seen. Seriously! She is gonna be one of the most successful people out of the 860 and I am so fortunate to have her as a friend and have her on the show! I have the magnificent Erica Larson! This scholar and renaissance woman is so wholesome and bad ass with so many great things to say! And she her honesty and great advice proves how awesome she is to talk to when you need some help or just have a great conversation. So regarding our conversation in our podcast today, we talk about the best dating advice I truly have ever heard, what we have learned from relationships that did not work out, how to stick out to hiring mangers (she has experience in HR), the celebrities we apparently look like, the good ole days of childhood, what we miss the most about Uhart, which current Bachelorette contestant she grew up with, and much much more… This is a great and wholesome conversation, enjoy!  (3:22)

- We kick it off by talking about how “interesting” our 2020 experience has been and what we plan to do once the pandemic is over (4:34)
- So Erica has experience studying and working in Human Resources aka the HR field! So Erica gives some important HR advice on how to stick out in your candidacy for a new job opportunity! And she talks about the HR changes in general as a result of the pandemic. (8:13)
- Lets talk Reality TV! Erica tells me if she would be a reality star, we talk about some of the recent unscripted shows we have been watching, and we talk about the current season of The Bachelorette and how Erica happened to grow up with Jordan C, who is one of the contestants on the current season…We also discuss Clare vs. Tayshia and The Challenge and Big Brother. (13:04)
- Who would make a great James Bond? Erica and Matt debate. (24:36)
- Matt tells a story about how he blew up Hugh Jackman’s spot (25:56)
- Do we look like them? Erica and I talk about celebrities we “allegedly” look like. (29:56)
- What do we miss about childhood? Erica and Matt reminisce about the good ole days. (32:31)
- We then get really deep on fan theories about shows from our childhood and we get into crazy conspiracy theories (36:07)
- Its time to get honest. Erica and I chat about why a lot of people have negative attitudes in this world and what must be done for that to change. (39:43)
- Lets talk about dating! Erica blesses us with the best advice on how to get someone to be interested in you, how to know when someone likes you, and what to do when you shoot your shot with someone. We also talk about what little things we can do to make our relationships better. We also get honest about learning from relationships that did not work out. (47:09)
- What do we miss the most about the University of Hartford and college in general? We have some interesting tour guide stories in this segment... (58:20)
- Erica then answers the Proust Questionnaire (1:11:40)

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The man is a hero! A health care worker helping us beat the fight against COVID, an incredible father and husband, an amazing musician and the best to talk to about music, I am so lucky to call him a buddy. He is in my top 10 favorite co-workers EVER in my life! This man is a legend and I am so lucky he is on the show, this is LOUIE! Louie is a husband, father, and a does heroic things often and I was so hyped to hear he wanted to come on the show. We talk a bunch of serious things and light hearted. We get honest with working at a hospital during the pandemic, raising children in a COVID World, and we talk about relationships and what are the most important things about them. We also discuss fun things like our favorite cocktails, tattoos, rock music, our favorite concerts, Eric Andre, and much more… This is a great one! (5:12)

Matt also briefly touches on the 1st PLACE NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS (3:54)

- Whether its cocktails, mixed drinks, spirits, or beer, Louie and Matt get into their favorite types of adult beverages. We also talk about what drinks you should avoid so you don’t have a hangover (7:20)
- We talk about love! Louie talks about dating and relationships Pre-Texting and Post-Texting. Louie talks to Matt about Marriage, what are the keys to be successful in it. We also talk about how Louie met his wife. Its really adorable to hear (12:06)
- We then get into fatherhood. Louie talks to me about what it means to be a father, what it means to be a co-parent to child, and he talks to me about raising kids in the pandemic. (18:49)
- LOUIE IS A HEALTH CARE WORKER. We get really deep and honest about his experience being a Health Care worker at a hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic. He also tells me what it is like working at an actual COVID Unit in a hospital… (20:44)
- LISTEN TO THE PROFESSIONALS!! Louie gets more in depth on what he saw at the hospital AND…WHY…YOU…MUST…WEAR..A..MASK… He also gives us some tips on what we can do to avoid contracting COVID (24:08)
- We touch upon the COVID Vaccine. (27:37)
- On to lighter subjects…. BASS PLAYERS! Louie and Matt talk about the best Rock Bass Players (32:20)
- We then talk about the infamous Woodstock 99 concert and some of its acts such as Rage Against the Machine, Limp Bizkit, and Metallica (36:26)
- Can’t have two die-hard music fans on a podcast without talking about the best concerts they have attended! We also talk about concert culture too. We also mention some of the best concert venues in the Tri-State area (40:42)
- We then get into the music industry, specifically record labels. We discuss how controversial it has been when licensing certain artists and their catalogues on record labels (49:17)
- Louie then talks to Matt about his own music endeavors. He tells me about being in various Punk-Rock Bands and what his experience was like (53:12)
- We then talk about Trap Music (58:20)
- DRUMMERS! Louie and Matt talk about the greatest Rock Drummers of all time. We also talk about blink 182 and Post Malone. (59:57)
- Louie tells me about the days of Napster and we also talk about the Spotify and Apple Music boom and how we use to get our music before those streaming sites were launched (1:11:01)
- This convo then gets funny, we talk about the rise of OnlyFans and adult films/porn on the internet. (1:13:38)
- Moving on… We talk about some other drummers we like, some other bands we are fans of, and some other concerts that were BONKERS! (1:21:07)
- GUITARISTS! Matt and Louie then get into the greatest guitarists of all time! (1:23:54)
- LEAD SINGERS! We break down the greatest lead singers to ever perform on stage! (1:26:57)
- OTHER BANDS AND MUSICIANS WE LIKE! Matt gives Louie and assortment of different bands and musicians and Louie gives his honest opinion of all those acts! (1:30:05)
- ERIC ANDRE! We can tell Matt really likes his work, but what does Louie think about him? (1:41:39)
- Speaking of stand ups, who does Louie like in the world of comedy? We discuss (1:42:49)
- TATTOOS! Louie is a big fan of tattoos and he has a lot of them. So He talks to Matt about his first tattoos, what they represent, what it feels like to get a tattoo and what places hurt the most to get a tattoo (1:44:37)
- Louie then answers, the Proust questionnaire. (1:53:41)

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This is one of my special friends in this world. I have literally known her my whole life and she is a sister I never had and when she said she would come on, I was thrilled and I know the listeners will be thrilled to get to know her. I have the extraordinary Abby Pieger on the show! Seriously, I mean she is a person who leads by example and is currently doing amazing things and she will continue too! People will love the Great Abby Pieger after this episode! She is a go to on advice, on great stories, to get a laugh, she’s awesome! We talked a lot of great things from, geeking out on Disney World and SNL, the Female and Male perspectives on online dating and regular dating. We get into this insane and controversial season of The Bachelorette, Are we Young Millennials or Old Gen Zers?, The Road Ahead for a Post-Covid World, and Our Favorite Adult Beverages. This show is awesome! Enjoy!  (3:58)

- We talk family! Abby is a Aunt now and she tells me what its like to have that title. And what it is like seeing her sister engaged. She gives me an update on whats going on with her family (5:08)
- DISNEY WORLD! What are the best parts about it? What are the most fun attractions and what are the worst? What is Abby’s favorite memories form there? What was it like when Matt was apart of the Indian Jones Stunt Show? We GEEK on Disney World. (7:50)
- ITS A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Portion of the podcast. We talk about SNL theories, the great Lorne Michaels, and some of our favorite cast members (20:14)
- Abby and Matt then reminisce about seeing The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in person and then Matt talks about interviewing for an internship at the show a few weeks later. (24:20)
- If we can hang out with any celebrity dead or alive? Who would we hang out with? (28:12)
- Abby and Matt talk about the female and male perspectives on online dating and regular dating. Abby gives Matt some amazing dating advice that everyone, especially guys, should hear (33:56)
- Its time to talk about The Bachelorette. What does Abby and Matt think about the whole Clare and Dale controversy. How does Matt and Abby feel about Tayshia when she became the new Bachelorette? (52:24)
- What are we binging? (56:48)
- Does Abby and Matt identify as a young millennial or an old Gen Z? (1:00:54)
- We also get honest with Tik Tok and Abby tells us about her experience making Tik Toks (1:04:05)
- We talk about Zooey Deschanel, Eric Andre, and we talk about some random movies (1:04:54)
- Abby then takes over as an interviewer and asks Matt about his early experiences creating the Productive Conversations Podcast. (1:10:02)
- Abby talks about her experience working in the world of Academia and what it is like working at a College, especially in 2020. We also talk about one of football’s great future stories, Tommy Brown (1:16:59)
- We then get into the much anticipated COVID vaccine. We then talk about President Elect Joe Biden, the excitement his administration brings to some people, We touch on the Trump Administration as well, and the road to recovery ahead post Election 2020 (1:23:01)
- We then switch it up and talk about beverages! Both Alcoholic and Non-Alcohilic Beverages. We talk about our favorite drinks and the drinks we hate all year round. We have some funny stories with this portion of the podcast (1:36:20)
- Abby gives some of the best life advice I ever heard! (1:52:33)
- Abby then answers The Proust Questionnaire (1:54:33)

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Next to The Rock and Muhammad Ali, I have The People’s Champ! Joe Del Rio is coming on the show today! One of the funniest and most fascinating people I have ever had the fortune of meeting, me and JDR had one of my most enjoyable podcasts and its always great catching up with this incredible man. I am also really proud of what he has been doing as he starts the road to becoming a hugely successful Real Estate agent in Manhattan and we had a lot of great stories to share. We talked about how his early career as a Real Estate agent in the big apple has been, the process of renting an apartment in NYC, we talked about the Knicks, Yankees, and Oakland Raiders as well. We also get into the dating and social scene in Manhattan right now, fraternity formal urban legends, our friends and experiences from Theta Chi, and he also gives us some great advice that we can use when it comes to trying new things in life. This was a pleasure, this was a podcast where we often smiled and laughed. Enjoy! (2:50)

- Joe tells me about living in the big apple during the pandemic. Hows it been for him over there? We also get some banter in there. (4:25)
- What was New York City like when Joe Biden won the 2020 Presidential Election? Joe gives us the scope (13:05)
- Joe and I talk about the current social scene in 2020 in New York City AND we talk about the subway system and citi bikes. We also talk about a Yankee game we went to (17:25)
- Is JDR going to be a New Yorker for life? And we talk about a Yankee game we went to (22:30)
- We then talk about our old friends from college, our fraternity, and our struggles finding formal dates. (25:05)
- We then talk about how harsh the real world is. (32:31)
- Joe and I then get into the Upper East Side of Manhattan (37:13)
- What are we binging? And we reveal our favorite movies. (40:51)
- We then get into current mainstream music and if it can be timeless or not. (46:04)
- We then take an approach and talk about the much anticipated COVID vaccine and we talk about our Mask Game (49:38)
Concerts! Is Joe and concert guy? And we talk about our favorite place to eat on campus, the Hawks Nest. (55:16)
- Who has JDR kept in touch with? (58:44)
- Joe and I then just have an absolutely honest talk on dating culture in New York City. (1:02:06)
- Me and Joe briefly talk about the Productive Conversations Podcast production and We then talk about our generation's life before phones (1:10:40)
- We are some of our favorite TV shows? (1:17:04)
- Joe then gives his expertise on the Real Estate business. He tells me about his industry, how to become a success in it, what is the best advice he has learned being a Real Estate agent, and how does it feel after him and his clients close a deal (1:22:17)
- The great JDR is a great Real Estate agent and he tells us what people should do/what is the process life if they are considering relocating to NYC (1:28:46)
- Joe tells me an amazing story on how he was able to get a client while hanging out at a coffee shop and he tells us some great advice about overcoming social anxiety (1:38:43)
- JDR then tells me about his summers in Montuak, Long Island. He tells me what the culture is like there pre-covid and what it is like now. We also talk about the American Classic film, Point Break. (1:41:24)
- Me and Joe then talk about gym culture in 2020 (1:45:03)
- Who is the famous former New York Knick that JDR once saw at a restaurant? (1:48:57)
- Joe and I then talk about our loyalty to the New York Knicks (1:50:34)
- We then get into our New York Yankees and the extreme hope we have in their future. (1:54:58)
- My buddy Joe is a HUGE Las Vegas Raider’s fan. So we get into how they have been playing lately and what he hopes to see from them the newly relocated franchise. And we hit on my New York Giants (2:01:42)
- Me and Joe talk about who are the most annoying sports fandoms and we talk about the future Hall of Famer, Eli Manning. - We also talk if Matt Stafford or Joe Flacco are Hall of Famers (2:06:53)
- Joe sets it straight if Alex Rodriquez should go into the baseball hall of fame and we touch on PEDs in baseball (2:12:13)
- If your NFL is makes it to the Super Bowl, who do you watch it with? We discuss. (2:15:24)
Joe then answers the Proust Questionare (2:17:47)

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It is simple, this is an important episode. Why? Because I am talking to a true professional. Some say this may even be my first celebrity interview, and why not go big with WHSV’s Weekend Sports Anchor and Reporter, Bryan Schwartz. I want to be clear, this guy is going places, he’s done amazing work in his early career as a sports journalist and anchor. With that, we will see him be a household name in the future and it was nothing but an honor to have him come on my show. We talked about how he went from college student journalist, to sports anchor at an ABC affiliate. We talk about how he views the term “fake news”. We chat about his time interning at the legendary WFAN radio station in New York City. We also get really honest on the Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, PGA, and much, much more. We also talk about his other hobbies besides sports. This is a great one! I am very proud of it. (2:42)

- How did Bryan go from student reporter at Quinnipiac University  to professional journalist and sports anchor at WHSV, an ABC Affiliate in Virginia? (3:50)
- What does Bryan do to prepare himself to go on the air? He also talks about the first time he went on air (8:09)
- How does Bryan prepare for a news story compared to a sports story? (10:04)
- We then talk about fake news. As a professional journalist, how does Bryan look at the "Fake News” phenomenon? (15:32)
- Bryan tells me about the good old days Interning and working at WFAN, New York’s flagship sports radio station. We also chat about the future of radio. (23:40)
- Bryan then tells me his ultimate goals, aspirations, and what is his dream job? (30:39)
- What is the most interesting topic in sports right now according to Bryan? (33:04)
- Bryan and I then get in an honest conversation about baseball. We chat about the Mets, the Yankees, and Baseball Analytics (34:37)
- ARE YOU READY TO TALK FOOTBALL!?! Because Bryan and I sure did. We talk about the Jets, the Giants, and what we want to hope to see with those two franchises (48:35)
- We then give our Super Bowl predictions as of November 2020 (55:59)
- Lets talk NBA. Bryan and I talk about the Knicks and the Nets. Are the Nets going to be worth the hype? Will the Knicks finally see their day and be contenders again? (1:01:15)
- It is time to talk golf and the PGA. We chat about all the new rising stars in the great game of Golf, the living legends that are still keeping up with the young guys, and we talk about the sports exciting future (1:10:12)
- We then briefly touch on the UFC (1:12:54)
- We can’t forget hockey! We talk about the Islanders and Rangers and what a time it is to be a hockey fan. (1:14:03)
As we can see, sports are Bryan’s ultimate interest, but what does he like to do besides sports? (1:15:58)
- Bryan then answers The Proust Questionnaire (1:19:39)

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Me and my old radio partner at WSAM at Uhart have reunited! If this guy was my son, I would be immensely proud of him. Turns out he is one of my great friends from college and I am proud of him anyways. Today on this special friday edition of the podcast, I have the heroic Alex Young (@alex_young0413). I have so much respect for this man, he is a pleasure to talk to, he always knows what is good in this world and the fact that he came on my podcast really is a blessing. I am so psyched to show you all my incredible conversation with the incredible Alex Young as we talked about New Jersey, working for the NBA, the Knicks, the Giants, the Mets, the Yankees, the WNBA, working at Dunkin Dounts, scary movies, and much, much more… (2:07)

- We talk about how we first met in college and we talk about New Jersey and Jersey pride (2:54)
- Alex talks to me about working for the NBA and how that opportunity has changed his life and how it has been working at the NBA over the last year amongst their hectic season. We also talk about Kobe and the impact he will forever have on us (5:19)
- We then chat about the rise of the WNBA, which players to look out for and what makes that league and their games so interesting. We also talk about some other women gaining influence in basketball.  (18:11)
- Me and Alex then talk about THE NEW YORK KNICKS. We talk about the new Coach Tom Thibodeau, which players we are excited to see develop more, and what other changes we would like to see about our basketball team (21:28)
- We then get into the upcoming 2020-2021 NBA season and what is about to go down there. (33:55)
- Me and Alex go IN talk about the New York Giants. We talk about keeping the faith with the team, how the Giants really are not a bad football team, why we must trust Daniel Jones, why we must also trust Coach Joe Judge and his coaching staff, and what kind of future we want to see happen for Giants nation. We also talk about Trevor Lawrence (39:31)
- Alex and I then get into the New York Mets. We talk about their new owner Steve Cohen, what players Alex hopes are future Mets, and what are his expectations going forward. (53:52)
- We then talk about the New York Yankees. What do they need to do to finally get over the hump and win their 28th World Series? (1:06:29)
- BASEBALL ANAYLTICS, are they good or bad for the MLB? We discuss (1:10:17)
- Alex shares some hilarious stories about working at Dunkin Donuts as I share hilarious stories working at Kohls. We also talk about how working retail helped us get prepared for the real world (1:16:36)
- Alex then answers The Proust Questionnaire (1:31:21)
- Alex then tells me the last time he laughed really hard. It is some story! (1:37:00)
- Hereditary! We talk about what some say is literally the scariest movie ever. We also talk about other movies that scare us (1:38:42)

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A living legend amongst the regular people and one of my favorite people on planet earth. Today, I have the remarkable and phenomenal Danny Lynch coming on the program today! This guy is so hilarious, so intelligent, and he is a cool as the other side of the pillow. I met this guy when we were Sirius XM interns and I am so proud to see all the amazing stuff he has done since he graduated and has been working for them ever since. Me and him get into a lot of great things on this show. This includes talking about how important it is to grind and work hard as you start your early career in media and any other industry. We talk East Coast vs. West Coast pre, during, and post pandemic. We also talk College Football, the New York Giants, the NFL Draft, and much, much, more. This is a great one! (3:29)

- Me and Danny reminisce about days where we were interns at Sirius XM Radio and we talk about my studio set up (4:06)
- We then chat about the radio and podcasting industry. How podcasting has been on the rise and how media is both a cutthroat and rewarding idustry. We also chat about WFAN, the sports radio network based in New York City. We then talk about radio and podcasting personalities and how they influenced us. (5:10)
- We also chat about the importance of grinding and having a drive to have a successful career in media. We talk about working hard in order to gain respect in our industry, why you need to network and keep in touch with references who can help you. We also talk about being patient and dealing with rejection and never being afraid to be yourself in order to stick out in the industry and making it (16:28)
- We then chat about East Coast vs. the West Coast. We talk about how we have been adjusting to the temporary new normal on both sides of the country with Danny being in Los Angeles and me being in the Tri-State area and how we are making the most of it. (29:32)
- Me and Danny then talk College Football. We chat about the Pac-12, which he is very familiar with working in that world. We talk about how student ateetles are trying to get recruited in these challenging times and what we can expect to see once college football does start rolling. We also chat about my Tommy Brown and his recruitment process! (38:50)
- Danny then has something to say about the New York Jets, specifically their QB situation (50:30)
- Then Danny and I get into a honest conversation about the team we love, The New York Giants. We talk about their recent play, how they have been and need to keep improving, what they should do with certain players and personnel, and what we should expect for the future. (51:04)
- We end it with the NFL Draft, who do we want to see the Giants pick up and what the future can bring for our team. We also talk about Trevor Lawrence and will he good in the NFL? (1:06:59)

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WHATA SHOW WE HAVE TODAY! First, I start the show with a POSITIVE rant on the New York Giants who have vastly improved over the last few weeks and are now in the hunt to win the NFC East! (1:57).

Then after that, we have a great guest on the show today! This man has quiet a fascinating mind. Mature beyond his years and one of the most sophisticated men you will ever meet, I have on the show today, the talented Eric Cerqueira. I mean you don’t get to talk to many people who are rising in the financial world, while also being a male model from time to time. Me and Eric have one of the most honest conversations about life on this podcast. We talk about listening and respecting other people’s opinions, how you get noticed in the work place, why failure can sometimes be a good thing in your personal and professional development. Plus he tells me how he has used his talents and god given look to help him get noticed in the world of modeling and photography and much, much more. I was very happy and profound with my honest and productive conversation with Eric and I know all of you will as well! (11:14)

- Eric tells me about graduating college and what it has been like looking for a job right out of college amongst the pandemic in the world of finance. He also tells me his biggest influence in motivating him to apply and go for his dream job out of school and how this person has made an impact on him. Matt also talks about his struggles looking for work as well (11:53)
- We get into the power of networking and why it is so important to stay in touch with certain people (15:40)
- We get into some philosophy. Some pretty profound philosophy to where you will be like “I felt that”. We also talk about how people treat each other in the workforce (18:23)
- We then talk about leadership and leaders. We chat who are the good leaders, who to look up to and why. We also chat on how certain leaders influence us (22:40)
- We then talk about failure. We talk about how failure can be a good thing and why it is important to have failures in order to learn from our mistakes and better prepare us for the future. We both share stories on how failures made us stronger. (This includes why Eric went from Uhart to Fordham and Matt’s experience interviewing for an internship with The Tonight Show) (26:19)
- We talk about some of our favorite athletes and why these certain athletes are people to look up to. Me and Eric then talk about self worth and we talk about why you CANT let other people bring you down. Remember you’re always good enough!  (40:14)
- We then talk about Kanye West and the impact he has made both in the music world and outside of it. We also talked about his Presidential Candidacy and we talked about how he compared to the other candidates (57:44)
- We then chat about opinions, hearing other people’s opinions whether we agree with them or not, and why it is important to have an opinion and listen to people who want to share it. (1:05:16)
- We talk about surgeons and why we have to continue to praise them and give them credit for what they do. (1:14:59)
Eric then tells me what it is like to be a male model. He talks about his start in the modeling world, what clients he worked for, if he’s walked down the runway, and what it is like shooting commercials. (1:19:48)

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