The Ryan Leckey Show

What if greatness wasn't something you're born with, but something you could study?

That's the idea behind G.O.A.T. University, the framework A.J. Madden uses to help the ultra-successful reach the next level.

A.J. has spent 20 years coaching CEOs, Marines, and professional athletes. And he says there's one habit every elite performer shares: they're obsessed with studying the greats.

In Part 3 of our 3-part series on The Ryan Leckey Show, A.J. breaks down:

• Why greatness leaves clues

• How to find the "Mount Rushmore" of your field

• Why "just be yourself" might be holding you back

• A 90-day challenge to start studying the greats today

• The three criteria he uses before he'll coach anyone (including why he turns down CEOs)

• How to get past fear and run toward the hard things

He also shares how he got his "PhD from Barnes and Noble," and why he believes most people are capable of far more than they realize.

A.J. has written 7 books, and 100% of his book sales go toward his mission of donating 1 million meals to kids in need.

This episode could be the push you need.

👉 Watch Part 3 now!

Find more about A.J. at coachajmadden.com, on Facebook at A.J. Madden, and Instagram at @coachajmadden. His books and podcast, Best in Class, are on his website.

Don't forget, you can listen to every episode of The Ryan Leckey Show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and anywhere else you listen to your favorite podcasts.

What's the one thing you've been avoiding?

High-performance specialist A.J. Madden says that question holds more power than most people realize.

In Part 2 of our 3-part series, A.J. reveals a framework he says changed his life  and could change yours.

We talk about:

• What he calls "the heroic compass"

• What separates great leaders from everyone else

• Why the best leaders run toward the conversations most people avoid

• An exercise you can do in 60 seconds that could shift everything

• How A.J. used this framework to lose 40 pounds, write 3 books, and add $100K in 90 days

  
  

A.J. has spent 20 years coaching CEOs, Marines, and professional athletes. He's written 7 books. He's on a mission to donate 1 million meals to kids in need.

This episode could be the push you need.

👉 Watch Part 2 now!

Find more about A.J. at coachajmadden.com, on Facebook at A.J. Madden, and Instagram at @coachajmadden. His books and podcast info are on his website.

Don't forget, you can listen to every episode of The Ryan Leckey Show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and anywhere else you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Who are you?

It sounds like a simple question. But according to high-performance specialist AJ Madden, your answer determines everything. Your success, your relationships, your future.

He calls it The Identity Code™. And in Part 1 of our 3-part series, he breaks down why your self-image is either the emergency brake or the rocket fuel on your life.

We talk about:

• Why your heroes reveal your future

• The one hard choice that changes everything

• How to talk to yourself like an elite performer

• The 60-second exercise that can reset your identity

AJ has spent 20 years coaching CEOs, Marines, and professional athletes. He's written 7 books. He's on a mission to donate 1 million meals to kids in need.

👉 Watch Part 1 now!

Find more about A.J. at coachajmadden.com, on Facebook at A.J. Madden, and Instagram at @coachajmadden. His books and podcast info are on his website.

Don't forget, you can listen to every episode of The Ryan Leckey Show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and anywhere else you listen to your favorite podcasts.

🧠 What really goes on inside the mind of a killer?

And how do investigators learn to think like the criminals they’re trying to catch?

It’s all in this episode of The Ryan Leckey Show.

Meet Patrick J. Zirpoli, a former Pennsylvania State Police investigator who spent 25 years hunting killers, tracking dangerous offenders, investigating child abductions, and helping solve cold cases across the country.

Patrick has worked behind the scenes on some of the most high-profile criminal investigations in recent history. He helped track Eric Frein during the massive 48-day manhunt in the Poconos, advised on the Delphi double homicide investigation, and has been recognized by the Indiana Supreme Court as an expert in crime scene investigation.

But this episode goes far beyond the headlines.

Patrick breaks down what motivates people to commit unthinkable acts, how investigators study a suspect without ever meeting them, and the small pieces of evidence that can finally crack a case after years without answers.

We also get into the pressure of working a major manhunt, the impact that social media theories can have on an active investigation, and what it takes to bring closure to families who have spent decades waiting for justice.

From the psychology of violent criminals to the real-world techniques used to catch them, this conversation takes you inside investigations most people only ever see on the news.

This one is not for the faint of heart.

👉 Watch Episode 3 of The Ryan Leckey Show now!

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Style Superstar Carson Kressley has traveled the world. He's styled icons. He's been on your TV for 20 years. 🎥

But you've never seen him like this.

It's all in the new season of The Ryan Leckey Show!

And for Episode 2, we're going where the real stories live. 🐴🔥

Ryan heads to Carson's farm outside Allentown, PA, for a walking-and-talking conversation you won't hear anywhere else. Carson opens up about his Allentown roots, his wild interior design taste, his love for horses and shows, and his rise from Ralph Lauren to Queer Eye For The Straight Guy to RuPaul's Drag Race.

From his humble beginnings to his biggest break, this episode takes you inside the world of a man who's lived many lives. And somehow stayed true to his roots!

👉 Don't miss Episode 2! Watch now!

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Why is the entire world freaking out about this train rolling into Scranton?
(The answer will shock you.)
It’s all in the new season of The Ryan Leckey Show!
We’re ditching the mic stands, stepping outside the studio, and going boots on the ground to highlight the people, places, and major happenings making waves across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
And for Episode 1, we’re starting BIG. Literally. 
Ryan heads to Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton for an up-close look at a massive moment in railroad history: Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the United States, is rolling into town as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration.
We’re walking the grounds with Jeremy Komasz, Superintendent of Steamtown National Historic Site, to talk about what this historic visit means for the city. We also get into why thousands are expected to experience it and how Steamtown became part of such a monumental moment for the region.
From the history behind Big Boy No. 4014 to the excitement building across NEPA, this episode takes you right into the action as Scranton gets ready to welcome one of the biggest trains ever built in America.
 Don’t miss the Season 4 premiere! Watch now!
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Hey fam—this episode pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to run a school in 2025. I sat down with Angela Keating, Principal of West Scranton Intermediate School, for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and changes happening in our schools today. From cyberbullying and social media drama to the emotional weight of worrying about kids when they go home, Angela doesn’t hold back. We talk about how phones are handled in school, what safety looks like now, and how she navigates the ever-evolving world of teen culture—including the slang that makes most adults do a double take. If you’ve ever wondered what principals deal with behind the scenes, this one’s for you. Catch every episode of The Ryan Leckey Show on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.This episode is brought to you by Fit AF Nutrition, eastern Pennsylvania’s leading meal prep company. Visit FitAFNutrition.com and use code “Leckey20” for 20% off your first order of seven meals or more.#theryanleckeyshow #season3 #ryanleckeymedia

Hey fam! This week’s episode hits a little different. I’m catching up with Zack Khuri — Market President at Orrstown Bank — who also happens to be someone I went to elementary, middle, and high school with. Wild, right? We lost touch, reconnected, and now here we are getting into everything from leadership to loss.Zack takes us through his journey from teller to top of the organizational chart, and yeah — spoiler alert — being a young leader in the finance world isn’t exactly easy.We dive into digital banking, the future of small-town banks, stereotypes in the industry, and what it really means to build a strong, diverse team. And just when you think I’m steering the conversation — Zack flips the script and starts interviewing me. You’re not gonna want to miss that part.Be sure to catch every episode of The Ryan Leckey Show on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! This episode of The Ryan Leckey Show is brought to you by our friends at Fit AF Nutrition, eastern Pennsylvania’s leading meal prep company. Check them out at FitAFNutrition.com and use code “Leckey20” to receive 20% off your first order of seven meals or more!⁠ #theryanleckeyshow⁠⁠ #season3⁠⁠ #ryanleckeymedia⁠

Hey fam! Buckle up for one of the wildest, funniest, and most jaw-dropping episodes of The Ryan Leckey Show yet! 

This week, I’m joined by Shelley and Nessa—lifelong besties and co-owners of Dustbusters Cleaning Team Inc, the cleaning dream team based in Dunmore, PA. For nearly four decades, these ladies have cleaned it all… and have seen more than you could ever imagine.

From hamster closets to nudist clients, fake drains to silk underwear incidents—you name it, they’ve lived it (and cleaned it).We’re talking shocking stories, mystery smells, cleaning nightmares, and a few things they’ll never unsee.

Oh—and someone once tried to hire them to clean naked.Yeah… that happened.

Be sure to catch every episode of The Ryan Leckey Show on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! 

 This episode of The Ryan Leckey Show is brought to you by our friends at Fit AF Nutrition, eastern Pennsylvania’s leading meal prep company. Check them out at FitAFNutrition.com and use code “Leckey20” to receive 20% off your first order of seven meals or more!⁠ #theryanleckeyshow⁠⁠ #season3⁠⁠ #ryanleckeymedia⁠ 

Hey Fam! In this week’s episode of The Ryan Leckey Show we have my former co-worker at WNEP-TV and acclaimed Author Marisa Burke! Wondering where she’s been since she’s left Channel 16? Well, now, you can find out! Buckle up because this is going to be an exciting and super informative ride!For decades, Marisa Burke was a revered and respected anchor at WNEP-TV, a top-rated ABC affiliate in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. This story is full of unexpected twists and turns. We hear about the scandal, the betrayal, and ultimately, the inspiration of redemption. We really get into the nitty gritty details of Marisa’s life, both professionally and personally, and the public humiliation she endured when her life changed from reporting the news to being the news. This podcast is a real eye-opener. Marisa holds nothing back in our conversation of what she and her daughters went through when her husband/father was arrested and charged with sex crimes involving underage boys. As a prominent figure in the world of local television news, Marisa’s ideal life came crashing down when news of the charges against her husband became the top local news story. Marisa tells us why she decided to reveal all of the inner details of her life during this scandalous time in her memoir, “Just Counting Scores.” It’s a story so intriguing, her book reached the number one New Release in Criminal Procedure Law on Amazon.com. I read it myself… It's pretty amazing how candid Marisa is as she describes her living nightmare. Marisa also explains how she hopes her experiences might help and inspire others in similar situations. At the heart of this episode, however, is an inspiring testament of Marisa’s perseverance and resilience. Despite the trials and tribulations Marisa faced, she displayed an admirable strength of character and a will to reclaim her professional and personal life. She admits her mistakes and how she missed the red flags that could have clued her into her husband’s double life. She has strived for redemption, rebuilt her life, and emerged as a symbol of courage and fortitude. I was absolutely floored by Marisa’s honesty and grace during our conversation in this week’s episode. A GIANT thank you to Marisa for agreeing to sit down with me about this vulnerable but inspiring story. I think all of you will be equally as awe-struck as I was when you hear her breathtaking story. FAM! Don't forget you can listen to every episode of The Ryan Leckey Show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere else you listen to your favorite podcasts!

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