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He’s certainly no “Ordinary Joe” and he’s become far more than just the son of a famous broadcasting father.

Joe Buck, the voice of FOX Sports, sits down with host Kraig Kann to talk about the path he’s carved for himself, the love he has for his late father, and the passion he has for what he does.  

Buck addresses criticism he faces today and the scrutiny he faced along the way in following his father into the broadcast booth.  What’s it like to call the big game?  How did he audition to land at FOX? What was it like to host a bass fishing event?  How did hair plugs almost coat him his career? 

Engaging, funny, serious, passionate, real, raw. It’s all here in a fun, wide-open chat that will give you a real sense for the man who says most really don’t know or understand. 

Enjoy Joe’s conversation with Kraig right here on Tracks To Success as Season TWO is underway. 

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More than a coach, he’s a CEO of a powerhouse brand who puts mentorship ahead of making it to bowl games.

Dan Mullen’s ride through the ranks as a young assistant to a first time head coach to the head man of the Florida Gators gives you stories about small towns, small career steps and lessons about what’s really important in life.  

His candid chat with host Kraig Kann includes a telling tale about the importance of your second grade teacher and the value he puts on other people who have molded him into a relevant and respected leader in college football. 

What does leadership mean?  What defines success to Dan?  What is the importance of “relentless effort?”

This interview will leave you a better parent and a more driven person... and you just might root for the Gators too - provided they aren’t playing your team on a fall Saturday.

Kraig Kann with Gators head coach Dan Mullen right here on Tracks To Success!

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Announcing a sportscaster who’s ready to call the game of his own life.

Host Kraig Kann spends time with the play-by-play man of the Chicago White Sox who capitalized on a childhood dream with passion and drive to achieve his goal and actually become the voice of his favorite hometown team.  

But for Jason Benetti, the path to a coveted MLB opportunity came with the challenge of  accepting and overcoming cerebral palsy.  He focused his game plan on becoming not only the best he could be, but also better than his competition.  As Jason shares, he refused to accept any idea that his disability could hold him back.  Through hard work at his craft and making a strong impression wherever he held a microphone has vaulted Benetti into an elite group. 

He shares his insecurities and the things that have given him the confidence to call big league games and also work for ESPN.

Find out how a grade school assignment shaped his life in this can’t miss edition of Tracks To Success. 

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He’s a sportswriter with strong opinion and one one of America’s best sports storytellers.

Meet John Feinstein, who chats with host Kraig Kann in this edition of Tracks To Success and shares his journey to the Washington Post and his secret to finding his way to bookshelves with more than forty titles to his credit.  

The relationships he treasures, the sports he loves to cover, the reason he’s still finding new chapters to add to his amazing career are all a part of this candid conversation.  Feinstein opens up about his childhood, his love for journalism and his passion for certain sports with some great stories to share and some biting commentary mixed in.

Don’t miss this interview with an award-winning sportswriter,best-selling author and respected commentator who’s ready to tell all and deliver some words of advice for those who might follow his path.

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He’s a born leader whose work in progress is a complete commitment to helping others.

His name is Duane Cummings and this former military serviceman, turned pro athlete, turned pro coach, turned salesman, turned inspirational leader has made it his professional mission to serve and make others the best of themselves.

Cummings boldly pivoted a professional soccer career into a life as an entrepreneur that quickly led to becoming a CEO, not once but twice!

Host Kraig Kann chats with the man who admits he struggles to sit still and yet had a calm leadership style that will have you listening for tips you can put into motion.  Cummings has authored books and empowered many from the stage as a sought after speaker who also leads a company he founded called.... The Sensational Group.

You’ll walk away from this episode with a whole new outlook on your life and your professional career. Learn success and leadership “the Duane Cummings way” right here on Tracks To Success!

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He’s a comedian who chuckles at his unexpected journey to notoriety.

Pat McGann sold packaging.  As he describes it, “not very well.”  So he tried something else and his natural gift has turned into a second career that started at age 31 and shows no signs of a slowdown.

Host Kraig Kann puts McGann’s story center stage - including his Chicago roots, his childhood ambition and the feeling of nerves and energy they comes with being on a stage working for the laughs and loud applause.

McGann’s career has already taken him from Zanies - the popular Chicago club - to sold out theaters, and big-time arenas.  And then, there’s David Letterman and Stephen Colbert. 

In this podcast, you’ll hear the husband and father of three young kids give a dose of how he builds out a show and how he’s handling his newfound success.  Give this a listen.  You’ll be searching for Pat’s next appearance in a city or town near you!

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Host Kraig Kann chats with one of the most requested leadership executives on the speaking circuit.  And Molly Fletcher has plenty of things to share.

Known as “the female Jerry Maguire,” Fletcher was a trailblazer as a sports agent, negotiating more than $500 million in contracts and representing names like John Stoltz, Tom Izzo, Doc Rivers, Erin Andrews and Matt Kuchar.  Then, she made a big switch that didn’t come with a big game plan.

Now, as the CEO of her own company, Fletcher is a entrepreneurial content queen delivering for audiences as an author, podcast host and workshop facilitator.  In this episode, she tells Kann why some fear new challenges in their career, why embracing fears and anxiety is a must, why public speaking is terrifying to many and why so many struggle to negotiate or ask their boss for a simple raise.

Join Kraig and Molly for her career and life story in this entertaining edition of Tracks to Success. 

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If you know music, you may know him.  If you’re a movie buff, you might know one of his songs.  If you’re from New England, chances are you know everything about him and his music!

Kraig Kann chats with Ken Casey, founder and lead singer of the Dropkick Murphys - Boston born and Boston’s own. 

Casey shares the amazing story of how this Celtic punk rock band came to be, and the stories attached to his surprising rise to stardom.  His love for the Boston Bruins, relationships with star athletes and his personal work with charity and boxing are just part of this chat where Casey admits he’s sharing things he never has about his personal life and his road to the stage.

Don’t miss it!

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He made a huge leadership mark with two well known global brands and then ventured into a space he wasn’t expecting.  

Host Kraig Kann goes one-on-one with Mark King, the CEO of Taco Bell since 2019 as Tracks To Success brings you a fast paced chat with a man who’s known for innovative marketing that includes a unique partnership with Kanye West that changed the industry rule book.

From TaylorMade to Adidas and now to Taco Bell, King has stories to share about his climb and the people who’ve made a difference.  His insight that will help any business executive or entrepreneur. 

He’s well known, well respected and well versed.   And, as you’ll hear, he owes a lot to his daughter for the push to take on a major role in the food industry where he has big plans to elevate yet another brand. 

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If you like football and you are hooked on both the NFL and the college game, you’ll enjoy an inside story on one of the game’s top broadcast personalities.

Host Kraig Kann goes in depth with new CBS Sports NFL analyst Charles Davis. 

Davis, who also breaks down the game for NFL Network and is the co-host of EA Sports popular Madden NFL Football, shares details of his most recent career change from FOX to CBS and his unique journey to the NFL booth.  

Don’t miss this one!  One of sports broadcasting’s most likable and well respected figures, Davis gives listeners the X’s and O’s of his professional and life story.  A highly entertaining edition of Tracks To Success! 

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