The Ambition To Elevate

• From homeless to the CEO of a sneaker empire — Jaysse Lopez is the definition of hustle.
  

• The creator of Urban Necessities and founder of Social Services Media, Jaysse’s story reads like a blueprint for ambition. Born in New Jersey, Puerto Rican by blood, and driven by big dreams, he took a shot on himself and built one of the most recognized sneaker destinations in the game. Six years after opening his first shop at the Boulevard Mall in Vegas, he leveled up to his biggest location yet at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. Brian & Tyler first crossed paths with Jaysse while producing his Sole Survivor documentary for ESPN+. That connection lit a fire, inspiring them to create The HungerIVMore Podcast — and now, he’s here as their biggest guest yet, bringing game, wisdom, and classic Hustle Tales to the mic.
  

  In this episode:

  👟 4️⃣ Rushmore: Jaysse names his all-time favorite kicks
  💺 Middle Seat Chronicles: Airplane etiquette decoded
  👟 Shoe Game: Why sneaker culture isn’t what it used to be
  🏆 Sneakerheads: His favorite collectors and an RIP salute to DJ Clark Kent
  💼 Strictly Biz: Jaysse opens up about the highs, lows, and lessons of entrepreneurship
  

  Plus plenty more gems along the way. Tap in, tell a friend, and get inspired. 🎧
  

  Hosts: Brian A. Wilkins & Tyler Zinsli
  Sound Design: H4M Sound
  Theme Music: Insightful
  Episode Score: Epidemic Sound
  
  

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• We’re kicking off Black History Month by sending love and light to everyone affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles and the tragic events in D.C. Our hearts are with the communities navigating these tough moments.
  

• 2025 came in hot, but don’t lose sight of your mission. If those New Year’s resolutions already feel tested — take a breath, reset, and get back to it. The marathon continues.
  

• In this episode, Brian & Tyler lock in on their focus for February, and of course, gear up for what they’re calling “The Super Pop Out” — Kendrick Lamar’s much-anticipated Super Bowl Halftime Show. The fellas have some fun throwing down prop bets, debating all-time sports dynasties, and making their picks for who’s taking the crown on Super Bowl Sunday. A historic rematch is on deck: Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes & The Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley & The Philadelphia Eagles — a battle between the first two Black quarterbacks to ever face off in a Super Bowl, on the biggest stage in football. This one feels tailor-made for New Orleans and Black History Month.
  

  Plus:

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  🎵 The HungerIVMore Playlist — featuring the tracks that fueled this episode, now live on Apple Music & Spotify.

  The HungerIVMore Podcast — the only podcast feeding you The HungerIVMore of everything life has to offer. 🏔️

  Hosts: Brian A. Wilkins & Tyler Zinsli
  Sound Design: H4M Sound
  Theme Music: Insightful
  Episode Score: Epidemic Sound

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The Friday before Thanksgiving came with a gift no one saw coming — GNX.

A surprise drop that shook the culture, this album had us all Giving Thanks to the GOAT. On this episode, Brian & Tyler share their raw, unfiltered reactions after just two listens on day one of the release.

GNX made an instant impact:
📈 Debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 319,000 units sold
🎧 Racked up 379.72 million official on-demand streams in its first week
🔥 Crossed 500,000 album-equivalent units by week two
🎶 All 12 tracks landed on the Billboard Hot 100

We break down first impressions, favorite tracks, what caught us off guard, and what this album means for the GOAT’s legacy.

Plus:

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🎵 The HungerIVMore Playlist — featuring songs that inspired this episode, now live on Apple Music & Spotify

The HungerIVMore Podcast — the only podcast giving you The HungerIVMore of everything in life. 🏔️

Hosts: Brian A. Wilkins & Tyler Zinsli
Sound Design: H4M Sound
Theme Music: Insightful
Episode Score: Epidemic Sound

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‘Stay Ready’ is all about being prepared for whatever life throws your way — whether you’re coming off a win or a setback. As long as you Stay Ready, Stay You, and Stay Ambitious, you’ll always be in position to seize the next opportunity and level up.

This week, Brian & Tyler sit down with Travonne Edwards (@travonneedwards) — a multi-hyphenate creative, California native, and culture mover. Travonne is the co-founder of the Count The Dings Podcast Network, host of the HoopSense Podcast, and a creative executive at Wieden+Kennedy New York.

Tray opens up about his personal journey, the beliefs and mantras that kept him locked in through turbulent times, and what it really takes to ‘Stay Ready’ and stand out in life and profession.

As always — your favorite segments are back:

🏆 Four Rushmore
🌍 If I Ruled The World
🎙️ Before You Go
…plus a few surprises in between.

Tap in, tell a friend, and catch these gems. 🎧

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Sound Design: H4M Sound
Theme Music: Insightful
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• Life’s clock is always ticking — and whether you call your play or not, the game keeps moving. This episode is about betting on yourself, taking your shot, and refusing to watch from the sidelines.

  Mo Gibson (@gibson_pt) pulls up to the pod. An elite performance coach out of the DMV, Mo’s trained some of the biggest names in sports — from Angel Reese to Saquon Barkley, Chase Young, Jarrett Hurd, and countless young athletes who’ve turned scholarships into life-changing opportunities.

  
  

• In this episode, Mo shares:

  • The exclusive story of the day Angel Reese told him she was going to change women’s basketball forever

  • How he went from a federal police officer to one of the most respected trainers in the game

  • His vision for the future: Gibson Performance Academy

  • The lessons and mindset secrets behind elite-level greatness — and how you can apply them in your own lane.

  As always, the squad runs through your favorite segments:
  🏆 Four Rushmore — DMV’s greatest athletes
  🔁 Replay Rewind
  🌍 If I Ruled The World
  🎙️ Before You Go
  🎶 My Last Song — closing out with ‘Mama I Made It’ by Jay-Z

  
  

  
  

• ✨ Powered by Magic Mind, the drink built for creative flow, focus, and mental clarity without the crash. Use code “THEH4M20” for a free sample pack — exclusive for The HungerIVMore fam.
  

• 🎵 The HungerIVMore Playlist — tracks that inspired this episode, live now on Apple Music & Spotify
  

  The HungerIVMore Podcast — the only show feeding you The HungerIVMore of everything life has to offer. 🏔️

  Hosts: Brian A. Wilkins & Tyler Zinsli
  Sound Design: H4M Sound
  Theme Music: Insightful
  Episode Score: Epidemic Sound

  
  

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• Sadoe Kim, CPT (@sdkfit) — certified personal trainer, lifestyle coach, and health & nutrition specialist — drops by The HungerIVMore Podcast to break bread with the crew. Sadoe shares simple, game-changing tips to help you lock back in on your health, wellness, and balance while still chasing greatness.

  In this episode, Sadoe drops:

  • His 4 Workout Pillars everyone should follow

  • Ideal meal prep portions that actually work

  • How to curb cravings without killing your vibe

  • His daily mindset for finding healthy balance in life

  • And how he built OhanaFit from scratch while staying hungry for more

  A certified Day 1 H4Mer, Sadoe lives by the Ambition to Elevate mantra — and you’ll feel it every minute he’s on the mic.
  
  

• Plus, you know how we get down:

  🏈 With the 2024 NFL season about to kick off, we do the league a solid and start building the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Setlist — starring New Orleans’ own Lil’ Wayne. 🔥

  🎽 We dive into the Paris Olympics: what events we’d compete in, what events gotta go, and which athletes we’re watching.

  🎧 And of course — our must-have artists for your workout playlist and MORE.

  All your favorite segments are back — with a couple new ones. Tap in, tell a friend, and let’s run it up. 🎧
  
  

• ✨ Powered by Magic Mind, the drink designed for creative flow, focus, and clarity without the crash. Use code “THEH4M20” for a free sample pack — exclusive to The HungerIVMore family.

  🎶 The HungerIVMore Playlist — tracks that fueled this episode, now live on Apple Music & Spotify
  
  

  The HungerIVMore Podcast — the only show feeding you The HungerIVMore of everything life has to offer. 🏔️

  Hosts: Brian A. Wilkins & Tyler Zinsli
  Sound Design: H4M Sound
  Theme Music: Insightful
  Episode Score: Epidemic Sound

• Episode Highlights
  0:00 - Episode Preview
  2:50 - H4M Intro
  3:15 - Intro to Sadoe Kim (OhanaFit, @sdkfit)
  5:50 - 'What does Ambition to Elevate Mean to You?'

  6:50 - Ambition to Elevate Quote
  7:40 - '4Rushmore of Fitness' (Top 4) Segment
  10:13 - The Best Way To Get Back In The Workout Flow
  10:42 - Are fit bodies REALLY made in the kitchen?
  12:18 - Prioritize The Pump
  13:00 - 'Mind, Body, Balance' Sadoe's Journey into the fitness world
  20:33 - The perks of owning 'OhanaFit' apparel
  22:30 - Earning Your Meals or Flexibility & Balance?
  25:00 Curb Your Cravings
  26:38 - Water Break
  28:00 - H4M - Ohanafit Challenge

  32:38 - The Perfect Workout Playlist

  34:00 - Lil' Wayne Super Bowl LIX Halftime Performer set list

  36:14 - Paris Olympics Recap
  44:00 - 'If I Ruled The World' Segment

  46:30 - 'Before You Go' Segment
  50:00 - 'My Last Song' - 'Take Her' Common Kings
  
  

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Peaks, Valleys & The Champion’s Mindset

Swift Jarrett Hurd — former Unified Light Middleweight Champion — pulls up to The HungerIVMore Podcast to talk about the mental battles behind the belts.

Recorded during Men’s Mental Health Month, this episode taps into the unmatched connection between life, mindset, and the sweet science of boxing. Swift’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, self-belief, and finding joy in the grind.

From quitting the sport and working behind a deli counter to becoming a world champion, Swift shares powerful, unfiltered lessons from his rise, fall, and climb back up — a story every dreamer needs to hear.

As always, you know we keep it culture-heavy:

🥊 Drake vs Kendrick — our take on rap’s biggest lyrical face-off
👊 Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson — the good, bad, and bizarre
🤼 Tag Team Boxing? Yup… we went there.

And of course, your favorite segments return with a few surprises in the mix.

Tap in, tell a friend, and feed your ambition. 🎧

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The HungerIVMore Podcast — the only show feeding you The Ambition To Elevate. 🏔️

Hosts: Brian A. Wilkins & Tyler Zinsli
Sound Design: Eleven Eight Sound
Theme Music: Insightful
Episode Score: Epidemic Sound

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• Episode Highlights
  0:00 - Episode Preview
  1:30 - H4M Intro
  3:15 - Intro to Former Unified Champion Boxer Swift Jarrett Hurd
  4:00 - 'You Only Get One' Segment
  8:00 - '4Rushmore of Boxers' (Top 4) Segment
  9:00 - Thoughts on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
  13:50 - ''Replay/Rewind" Segment
  16:30 - Is The Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef Over?
  26:30 - What Does 'Ambition To Elevate' Mean To You
  30:00 - 'Trials & Triumphs' The Journey of Swift Jarrett Hurd
  38:00 - Dream Boxing Ring Walk Intro
  41:00 - Learning Lessons, Not Losses
  45:00 - How To Prepare For Big Moments
  47:00 - Entrepreneurship and Ambition
  52:30 - 'What If' Segment

  55:30 - 'Before You Go' Segment
  
  

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Heart, Mind & Hustle w/ R.K. Russell

R.K. Russell — former NFL player, acclaimed author, and unapologetic advocate for equality — is back on The HungerIVMore Podcast! And as always, Russ pulled up right on time for Men’s Mental Health Month.

In this episode, we celebrate the release of his latest project: ‘The Huddle Men’s Journal’ — a guided journal designed to help men navigate their personal depths, unlock resilience, and discover their inner strength. (Tap the 🔗 below to grab yours.)

Of course, Russ came through dropping wisdom and perspective like only he can:

• How to move with Heart & Mind in your everyday life

• The importance of pausing to reflect, reset, and elevate

• And how one mindset shift can literally change your world

We get into everything — from Beyoncé’s groundbreaking ‘Cowboy Carter’ to manifesting what we’d do if we ran the world in our “If I Ruled The World” segment 🌍.

As always, your favorite segments are back, along with a few new surprises.

Tap in, tell a friend, and elevate your ambition. 🎧

📝 Grab the Huddle Men’s Journal: baronfig.com/products/huddle-mens-journal

✨ Powered by Magic Mind, the drink that sharpens focus, boosts clarity, and taps you into your creative flow. Use code “THEH4M20” for a free sample pack — exclusive for HungerIVMore listeners.

🎶 The HungerIVMore Playlist — tracks that fueled this episode now live on Apple Music & Spotify

• "The HungerIVMore Playlist" : Songs that inspired this episode available on Apple Music & Spotify
  Hosts: Brian A. Wilkins & Tyler Zinsli
  Sound Design: Eleven Eight Sound
  Theme Music: Insightful
  Episode Score: Epidemic Sound

• Episode Highlights
  0:58 - S1 Flashback
  2:00 - H4M Intro
  3:15 - Welcome Back R.K. Russell
  5:30 - '4Rushmore' Segment (Top 4 Kicks/Sneakers)
  14:45 - 'Replay/Rewind' Segment
  19:25 - 'What We On' Beyonce's Cowboy Carter
  22:50 - ''How Do You Listen To Albums?' (Top To Bottom? Only Hits)
  28:12 - 'What Does Ambition To Elevate Mean To You'
  30:10 - Who is R.K. Russell?
  35:45 - 'Heart Vs. Mind'
  41:00 - 'Heart vs Mind' In Relationships
  43:00 - 'Heart vs Mind' In Family
  46:00 - 'Is it Care Or Is it Control?"
  50:00 - Uber Eats Delivery 🥧🚙
  50:30 - Here's What They Think Of You

56:00 - 'If I Ruled The World' Segment
01:04:00 - 'What if...' Segment
01:10:00 - ' My Last Song'

• Featuring Snippets & Clips From Youtube & Instagram...
  'Mike Epps' - All The Smoke
  'Spaghetti' - Beyonce
  'Dolly Speaks' - Beyonce
  ''Who The Cap Fits' - Bob Marley

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We’re BACK. Season kickoff time, and who better to crack it off with than our podcast brother Darnell Taylor — host of the cult-favorite ‘What You Thought?’ Podcast.

A proud Queens native with the heart of a hustler, Darnell pulls up to talk evolution, risk-taking, and how carving out your own lane in the podcast world means betting on yourself — every time.

We get into:
🔥 The Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole & Drake rap beef and what it means for the culture
🌆 Why Summers in New York are still undefeated
🎙️ The creative freedom podcasting unlocked for a generation
💡 How to value impact over impressions and let your work talk

Plus — your favorite segments are back, with a few new joints for Season 2:

• ‘Replay/Rewind’

• ‘4Rushmore’ (Top 4 Producers)

• ‘If I Ruled The World’

• And more gems along the way

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This episode is a masterclass in resilience, hustle, and making your own lane.

Tap in, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, and tell a friend to pull up.

🎶 The HungerIVMore Playlist — all the songs that inspired this episode now streaming on Apple Music & Spotify

Episode Highlights
0:58 — New Season Intro
3:00 — Meet Darnell Taylor
8:45 — 4Rushmore: Top 4 Producers
14:30 — The Podcast Revolution & The Freedom To Be
26:00 — Impact Over Impressions
35:00 — The Magic of Spring & Summer in New York
40:00 — The Kendrick/J.Cole/Drake Rap Beef Break Down
51:00 — If I Ruled The World Segment
58:00 — Ambition To Elevate Quote + My Last Song

🎥 Featuring snippets from:

• ‘Like That’ — Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar

• ‘Can It Be All So Simple’ — Wu-Tang Clan

• Do The Right Thing — Spike Lee

• ‘Lovely Day’ — Bill Withers

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• Season 2! Brian A. Wilkins & Tyler Zinsli are back! Still saluting those with the Ambition To Elevate, fueling the resolve to evolve, and empowering listeners with the persistence to push forward to the peak of everything in life!

• More Dope Topics, More Dope Guests, More Dope Episodes! The Hunger IV More is BACK.

• The Climb Continues!

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