The HawkCast with A.J. Hawk

A.J. Hawk interviews good friend Brian Baumgartner who is an American film and television actor best known for his role as Kevin Malone in The Office.

A.J. speaks with the ultra professional and respectable James Brown, commonly called "J.B.", who is an American sportscaster known for being the host of The NFL Today on CBS Sports and Thursday Night Football on CBS Sports and NFL Network. He is also the Special Correspondent for CBS' news division. He was also the former host of the FOX network's NFL pregame show, Fox NFL Sunday.

A.J. Hawk talks with Brian William Koppelman - An American filmmaker, essayist, podcaster, and former music business executive and record producer. Koppelman is the co-writer of Ocean's Thirteen and Rounders, the producer for films including The Illusionist and The Lucky Ones, and the director for films including Solitary Man and the documentary This Is What They Want for ESPN as part of their 30 for 30 series.

Former Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (Navy SEAL) Robert O'Neill sits down with A.J. Hawk to discuss his recent disclosure as being the member of SEAL Team 6 who shot and killed Osama bin Laden.

Brian Stann is a retired American mixed martial artist and U.S. Marine who competed as a Middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion. Brian is also a UFC Analyst & Commentator and the CEO of Hire Heroes USA.

A.J. Hawk talks with Daniele Bolelli who is an Italian-born writer, martial artist, university professor, and podcaster (thedrunkentaoist.com). He is the author of several books including On the Warrior's Path. Both A.J. and Daniele are fathers and discuss parenting, teaching, and striving to be a positive influence on their children. Bolelli is known for stating - "Everything I know about life I have learned from Conan the Barbarian."

Jake "The Snake" Plummer is a former NFL Quarterback who had 10 years in the league (6 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and his last 4 with the Denver Broncos). He played college ball at Arizona State University. Jake and A.J. talk about their love of the game, how rough play as a child can help keep you durable in the long run, and importance of pursuing other passions after a long NFL career.

A.J. Hawk sits down with Kirk Herbstreit to talk Centerville Elks Football, Ohio State Football, and the business of sports broadcasting. Kirk is an analyst for ESPN's College GameDay, a television program covering the best in college football and a provider of color commentary on college football games on ESPN and ABC.

Andrew Brandt is an NFL business analyst and accomplished sports executive with more than 25 years of experience in professional football. His resume includes ESPN and a job as Vice President of the Green Bay Packers. He has represented athletes such as Michael Jordan, Boomer Esiason, Arthur Ashe and Matt Hasselbeck. He has appeared on numerous ESPN television and radio programs, and other media outlets. His writing on sports business has been published by Forbes, The Huffington Post, Sports Business Journal and more.

True American Hero, Wounded Warrior, and retired Navy SEAL - Jim Hatch worked as a "K9 Pilot" for many combat deployments over 26 years. He's now working hard to see that these brave dogs get what they need when they retire too.