The Axis Effect

This week the Mavens got ready for a little football with Carl Francis, VP Communications for NFL Players League to talk about what else but Super Bowl LIV!

A former football player Francis knows a thing or two about football and how NFLPA is making sure the players have a sustainable career on or off the field. Francis took a deep dive with the Mavens on how NFL is helping the players and their families and how critical community is to the NFL. From education to finances, career moves and the importance of the brand, NFLPA puts its heart & soul into guiding and counseling the players find what motivates and inspires them when the games over. Francis explains how they have kept the players safe, motivated and inspired though the past year and the unparalleled energy and excitement the Rams and Bengals are bringing to Super Bowl LIV.

With the Mavens, Francis discusses the methods behind NFLPA and the talent coming to NFL Draft post Bowl game. To learn more about NFL & the Super Bowl 2022 tune in to the biggest Sunday Football of the year #GOTEAM

This week the Mavens talk with two-time Guinness World Record Holder, Dave Farrow. 

Holding the record for Most Decks of Playing Cards Memorized in a Single Sighting (which he reclaimed after someone else broke it), Farrow’s achievement is even more impressive when taking into account the fact that he was born with ADHD and Dyslexia, which he says admittedly gave him a sub-par memory at birth. But instead of being held back, he used this as a motivation to further understand his own brain, sending him on one of the most exciting journeys in overcoming what many would call a major setback.

With the Mavens, Farrow discusses his favorite techniques in improving memorization, the importance of challenging one’s brain, and how you can manipulate your own brain and mind into becoming as skilled as Farrow.

To learn more about one of the world’s most exciting success stories, tune in to “The Game of Memory.”

This week the Mavens talk with Howard “Speedy” Berg, better known as the world’s fastest reader. 

Able to read 25,000 words (or 80 pages) per minute, Berg developed this skill, not for joy, but as a necessity. Upon realizing his desire for a second degree within his junior year of college, Berg forced himself into becoming the world's fastest writer, which led to him earning his entire second degree in a span of one year, not to mention while working three jobs. 

With the Mavens, Berg discusses the details behind his larger-than-life ability, an in-depth look into that fateful senior year, and tips on how others can learn this magnificent skill.

To learn more about one of the most world's most fascinating readers, tune in to “Faster Than a Speeding Bullet.”

This week the Mavens meet up with Marc Routzong, President & CEO of Adaptive Recovery.

Focused on creating solutions for their clients, Adaptive Recovery cites its mission as a plan to help clients “maximize recovery, reduce bad debt and protect their brand.” After realizing the exorbitant flaws among the commercial collections industry, Routzong saw a way to potentially help these companies in a positively effective way. “We have an opportunity to help clients recover money that's rightfully theirs,” Routzong explains. 

With the Mavens, Routzong discusses his career leading to his current position, how Adaptive Recovery utilizes a variety of resources for a variety of clients and why he loves his job.

To learn more about one of the most under-discussed yet crucial industries in the world, tune in to “Making Sure to Dot The I’s and Cross The T’s!”

Global News Watch and Michael Patrick Mulroy discuss the current situation in Ukraine and how Russias threat to invade is impacting the West. With tensions putting the future of Ukraine in jeopardy, Mulroy discusses the possibility of an invasion from Russia, as well as the lengths the West will go to in order to prevent this. Specifically, Mulroy explains tensions with NATO, strategic reasons for Russias invasion, and how the U.S. is stepping up to protect Ukraine and to prevent another devastating economic crisis across Eastern Europe.

To learn about all of this and much more, tune into “The Game of RISK: Protecting Ukraine at all costs. How far will the West go to Prevent Russia from Taking Over"

This week the Mavens meet up with Guinness World Record holder Scott Flansburg to talk all things mathematics.

A self-proclaimed “numbers guy,” Flansburg’s fascination with numerical concepts dates back to his childhood, where he’s spent his focus ever since. “Ever since I was a kid when I started learning about numbers I just kept seeing patterns I couldn’t see them and it made so much sense,” Flansburg explains. As an adult, Flansburg shocked the world as the “human calculator” when he outperformed a calculator in a race of adding two-digit constants. Even with such an impressive achievement to his name, Flansburg is no one-trick pony, building an impressive resume as a computer programmer, a member of the Air Force, and even an author, publishing Math Magic and Math Magic for Your Kids.

With the Mavens, Flansburh discusses the methods behind his mathematical process, how to make math more accessible to children, and an alternative calendar concept that promotes consistency between days of the week and month.

To learn more about one of the most exciting mathematical geniuses, tune in to “Living life at the speed of the calculator.”

On a special Year in Review segment of Media Mavens, we look back on some of our favorite moments with some or our most memorable guests. Over 100 Podcasts and Four Seasons later, we look back on some of our shows with the most innovative and compelling leaders and innovators in the realms of sports, technology, entertainment and lifestyle to include:

·      Carl Francis, VP Communications, NFL Players Association 

·      Scott O'Neill , Former CEO, Philadelphia Sixers, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

·      Stuart Ballantyne   Senior Vice President, Venues & Entertainment at Oilers Entertainment Group

·      Stephen A Crystal CEO, SCCG & Head of North America Development, Betfred USA Sports 

·      Aaron Miller Renowned Executive Chef & Current Head of F&B for 5 Star Luxury Resorts. 

·      Nick Bogacz President, Caliente Pizza & Draft House/ Author-The Pizza Equation/Podcaster-The Business Equation/ World Pizza Champion

·      In Memoriam - Tawney Kitaen  Executive Producer, Director and Model

·      Ron G - Emmy Award Winning Comedian, Actor and Founder of Blockhead Entertainment

·      Ira Rubenstein Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, PBS

·      Chris Gialanella  Group Publisher; Angeleno, LA Confidential and Riviera Orange County Magazines 

·      Emiliano Ruprah, Host, Producer & Explorer. Discovery Channel, National Geographic and the Explorer Club. 

·      Alison Levine First American Women's Everest Expedition Team Captain, faculty member at the Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point, New York Times bestselling author of On the Edge

·      Michael "Mick" Patrick Mulroy National Security Analyst, National Security and Defense, ABC News: Paramilitary Operations Officer, CIA 

·      Eric Oehlerich Former Navy SEAL Commander, Military Intelligence and Co- founder, Lobo Institute

·      General Kenneth Tovo   United States Army Lieutenant General, Recent Commanding General, United States Army Special Operations Command

·      Dan lopez Chief Strategy Officer, Head of Product , Arkysis

·      Christopher M Mick NASA Solar System Managed by NASA/JPL/Caltech

But even with an already vast array of content ripe for your ears, we can’t wait for you to hear our upcoming seasons in 2022;

Cheers to 2021 and an even better 2022 as we promise to continue sharing the most compelling, provocative and real conversations with more guests you dont want to miss.

This week, the Media Mavens sat down to talk sports and education with Jeff Golner, CEO of STEM Sports.

Leading a hybrid of STEM and sports, Golner spent some time talking to us about how important it is to combine sports in any education and how building sports into the education curriculum creates better leadership, sportsmanship and team from an early age.

Tune in this week to learn about "The Future of Sports: Sports Driven Curriculum From the Ground Up ” and how our future educational institutions can benefit from more sports inspired curriculum.

Everyone loves Ice Cream and so does the team at Media Mavens so we sat down with David Greenfield, Co-founder & CEO of DreamPops and one of Forbes 30 Under 30 to talk shop on how to be an entrepreneur.

Rolling out products isn't easy but Greenfield had the recipe for success right when he launched DreamPops at various big box stores everywhere, Greenfield shared his passion for entrepreneurship as he pivoted from finance to ice cream and made DreamPops a success while keeping his companies bottom line healthy,

With the Mavens, Greenfield talks about how he came about the idea of building a F& B product and his expansion plans beyond Ice cream to become the next Willy Wonka.

Tune in this week to learn about We All Scream For Ice Cream ” and how to follow your dream.

This week, the Media Mavens sit down and gets social with Terry City, VP Brand Partnerships at Tumblr.

Heading up one of the largest and social media sites for content posting and sharing, City shared the social ups and downs of online social communities and the impact it has. City also talks to us about the the authentic community vibe of tumblr and the evolution of Brand Partnerships and how social has become a driving source of revenues.

Tune in this week to learn about "The Origami Vibe of Social Media ” and there right way to use social media.