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Jay DeMerit is a former American professional soccer player whose career is often described as one of football's greatest underdog stories. Unlike most American professionals, he wasn't drafted by an MLS club or signed by a major academy after college. Instead, he moved to England with $1,800 to live in an attic, eventually working his way from the 9th tier of English football to the Premier League and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. After graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2002, DeMerit couldn't find a professional team in the United States. Rather than give up, he flew to England with around $1,800 and lived in a friend's attic while searching for opportunities. He played for amateur club Southall, earning roughly $70 a week, before moving to Northwood. During a preseason friendly, he impressed Watford's manager enough to earn a trial—and then a professional contract. The rest is history. Chapters; 00:00 - Trailer 00:37 - Who is Jay DeMerit? 04:10 - Playing the Wrong Position For 18 Years. 06:54 - The First Hurdle - MLS Superdraft. 10:25 - The Infamous Watford Trial 14:36 - Starting From The Bottom at 22 16:56 - Steven Gerrard's Humbling Experience 19:23 - Stepping into Sean Dyche's Shoes 21:03 - Playing in Championship Play-Off Final 26:31 - Seeing Drogba, Lampard and Ronaldo Up Close 31:02 - Being The Captain of a Relegated Team 32:20 - The World Cup Experience 40:00 - Why Athletes Struggle After Retirement? Jay; https://www.instagram.com/d6merit/ ASG: https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The World of Content Creation has become a Legal Minefield. - Copyright - Deepfakes - AI Image & Video Generation - The Free Use Blind Spots Gordon Firemark is an Entertainment Lawyer. Specialising in Youtube and Podcast Protection, he knows a few things about the unspoken legal problems of a content creator. With Youtube & Podcasting becoming one of the most lucrative job markets it doesn't matter if you are a budding, established or even hopeful creator - you will need this video. Chapters; 01:09 - Who is Gordon Firemark 02:02 - The BIGGEST Mistake Creators Make 04:37 - Clipping Campaigns are Legally a Nightmare 08:25 - Fair Use is NOT Clear 12:20 - What Actually Happens to Youtube Copyright Strikes? 15:29 - AI is getting very good 24:00 - Who gets in Trouble for Deepfakes? 27:39 - How Honest are Podcast Deals 35:00 - The Most Expensive Mistake Creators Make Gordon - https://firemark.com/ ASG - https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple/reels Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evan Cudworth is the World's First, Party Coach. Evan teaches people how they can enjoy party culture more, gain better social skills and let go of their ego. Evan joins me today to explain why Gen-Z are struggling socially so much. We are all deeply connected to our phones but what if the problem was a lot deeper? Chapters; 00:00 - Who is Evan and How Does He Party? 02:08 - Losing Parties = Losing Society 04:55 - Creating Connections at Parties 06:53 - What is a Party Coach? 09:30 - Trying to be Interesting Not Interested 14:24 - Social Exercises to Reduce Anxiety 22:22 - How to Open a Conversation with Anyone 28:48 - How to Make Friends 33:02 - How to Party Sober 40:04 - Be More Performative Evan: https://partycoach.me/ https://www.instagram.com/evan_cudworth/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gregg Owen served as a Prosecutor in Chicago for over 10 years. He went to Trial 66 times in his career, with a 64 Convictions. Gregg has investigated some of the worst humans on the planet. He has seen how evil people can be and he has seen the other side of these crimes we read about on TV. Gregg has joined the show today to give his insights into the less glamorous side of human behaviour. Expect to learn; - The Creation of "Evil" People. - How Grief Impacts Communities. - Analysing John Wayne Gary and Ted Bundy. - How often Revenge is the Focal Point of Crime - A Mysterious Case that led to Corruption. Chapters; 00:00 - Who is Gregg Owen 08:24 - Does Evil Exist? 14:37 - Is Revenge The Turning Point? 17:39 - Gregg's Infamous Case. 25:10 - Can Victim's Families Ever Get Closure? 27:34 - Face to Face With John Wayne Gacy. 30:53 - Charm is the Number 1 Trait of a Criminal. 38:29 - Lasting Affect of Being a Prosecutor. 43:25 - Inside Insight on Grief and Loss. 45:51 - Does Winning Actually Matter in Court? Gregg; https://www.instagram.com/greggowen26th/ https://26thstreetbooks.com/about-convergence/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 2018, the Seattle Seahawks did something that would be spoken about for years to come. They drafted the first ever One-Handed player in NFL history. Today, that player tell his story. Shaquem Griffin was born with a condition that ultimately led to his left hand being amputated. Despite the obvious doubts, Shaquem was determine to do 2 things. - Become the first One-Handed player to receive a full scholarship to a D1 Football Program. - Become the first One-Handed player drafted into the NFL. Shaquem not only did both but he dominated at every level along the way. We discuss how Shaquem's parents refused to allow pity into their home, how his brother (Superbowl Champion) Shaquill Griffin put his career on the line for Shaquem's success and THAT NFL Combine performance where he ran a 4.38 40 yard dash (fastest ever for a linebacker) and 20 reps on the Bench Press (using a prosthetic hand). Chapters; 00:00 Who is Shaquem Griffin? 01:30 Understanding Amniotic Band Syndrome 08:11 The Importance of Conscious Parenting 09:59 Setting Sights on The NFL 17:30 Arrival and Domination at UCF 30:00 THAT NFL Combine Performance 37:00 The Feeling after getting call at NFL Draft 45:59 Is Shaquem fulfilled after Retiring Shaquem; https://www.instagram.com/shaquem_griffin https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaquem-griffin-93290a253 ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joel Honigford is a Metal Strength & Conditioning Coach who spent 6 years playing D1 football for Michigan and was Signed as an Undrafted Free Agent to the Arizona Cardinals. What Separates the Average From The Elite Performer? Joel has been around some the best in the game and he has watched exactly how they operate daily to make those big plays on a Sunday. He has studied the concept of mental resilience his entire life and he knows exactly where the missing pieces are for the average person. Expect to learn the importance of setting standards from Michigan Strength & Conditioning Coach, Ben Herbert. The SIMPLE format to get better at anything from Jim Harbaugh. The Elite Habit Stacking System used by Kyler Murray and Budda Baker. Alongside a psychological breakdown of Toughness, Self Talk and Attention to Detail. Chapters; 00:00 - Who is Joel Honigford? 00:58 - The Biggest lie about Success 02:39 - Has Struggle been Romanticised? 08:54 - Habits or Standards? 12:35 - Michigan Football Standards 20:10 - The Biggest Misconception about Mental Toughness 25:47 - The Importance of Self Talk 29:17 - Visualisation 34:10 - The Athlete View on Failure 41:21 - Accepting the NFL Dream was Over 46:02 - Separating Mental Toughness and Resilience 48:48 - A Lesson From Jim Harbaugh Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joel_honigford59/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-honigford-9b248a181 ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A New York Times article on a young man who spent 17 hours of his day eating junk food, watching "content" and playing league of legends took the internet by storm in 2023. That young man was my guest today, Logan Visser. Logan, like many other young men spent his teenage life addicted to decimating his dopamine. In a world where we have so many options to do so, Logan found it difficult to escape. Now in his 30s, married, a father and a successful mentor to young men it's safe to say Logan not only is an expert in the new age addictions but he's a master in overcoming them. Expect to learn: - How Social Media and Gaming is designed for Addiction. - The Modern Crisis of Dopamine. - A WILD College Day in the Life. - An Effective Strategy to Combat these Poor System. - An Emotional Exploration of How We Can Prevent Future Generations Falling Victim to this also. Chapters; 00:00 - Who is Logan Visser? 01:48 - What is Slop? 06:25 - Realising the Addictions 14:25 - The Lie That Excused The Behaviours 20:11 - Is The New Generation Doomed? 26:44 - Can We Be Bored? 30:54 - The Moment of Realising Logan Needed to Quit 39:08 - Potential Missing Piece - Accountability Partners 44:30 - Mourning our Past Lives 49:35 - Separating Pleasure from Happiness 55:32 - A Message to Teenagers in 2026 ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple/ Logan; https://www.instagram.com/mr.noslop/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clinton Lewis is one of biggest personal trainers in the UK. He coaches and mentors business owners to not only achieve the physique of their dreams but the mind also. We live in a world of optimization, biohacking and shortcuts. Somewhere along the way we've abandoned the basics. - Eating Clean - Training Hard - Speaking positive - Looking after our habits This week we are discussing the importance of keeping the basics under control to excel in literally every other aspect of your life. Chapters; 00:00 - Falling in Love with the Gym 03:38 - Finding Time to Train 07:06 - Should we Use Supplements? 10:13 - Are We Too Optimised? 15:22 - Developing a Strong & Clear Mindset 19:00 - Engineer to Making 20,000 a month 26:35 - Experience on Reality TV (The Cabins, First Dates, Love Island) 35:16 - Is Being Healthy Weird? 37:33 - Is Gym Culture Becoming a Content Machine? 40:16 - Bodybuilders drinking Vodka before a show? 41:00 - The Number 1 Piece of Fitness Advice in 2026. ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple Clinton; https://www.instagram.com/activephysiques/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Lukich is an expert in the teachings of Stoicism and Ancient Philosophy. Today's world is plagued with suffocating problems that seem simple in concept but complex is resolution. We've all heard of the lessons embedded in Stoicism and Philosophy but we mistake it for a How To be cold and Emotionless guide. In this episode, you will learn that those very teachings we mislabeled could solve the complex problems that we live with daily. ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Michael; https://www.stoicsystemsthinker.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukich/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvb8tQLRMdX8JIyah84z9Aw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Going Alone has been ruining Careers and Lives for Decades. Mentors are going extinct and that's the real problem in 2026. Dennis Quinn is a Veteran in the Big Brother Program and Junior Rehab Programs. Dennis has filled the mentor role for lost children for 30+ years. He has seen everything for the positive mentoring effects, the damage a bad environment does to someone and the impact a bad mentor can have on someone's future. Today I quizzed him on everything to do with mentorship. By the end of this episode you will not only know why you need a mentor but also discover that there are people in your life already who are prime candidates. Chapters; 00:00 - The Problem with the Lone Ranger Mentality 02:50 - How To Accept Help 04:50 - What makes a good mentor 12:45 - Offering More Than Presence 14:30 - Hear Them Out 25:54 - Success Or Evidence Should Be Top Of The List? 30:31 - The Mentor Vetting Process 33:31 - The Damage of a Bad Environment 40:17 - The Separator between Change and Standing Still? Dennis; https://www.instagram.com/djquinnauthor https://www.djquinnauthor.com ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.