Travis Makes Friends

Join host Travis Chappell as he sits down with Jordan Harbinger, host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation. In this episode, Travis and Jordan dive into a variety of topics, from personal growth and health transformations to the ethical dilemmas of cloning and memory severance, inspired by movies like The Substance and Severance. They explore the challenges of balancing work, family, and personal well-being, the pitfalls of chasing fame, and the evolution of their podcasting journeys. With candid insights into fitness, parenting, and the entertainment industry, this episode offers a mix of humor, wisdom, and practical advice for navigating life’s complexities.

In this Travis Makes Friends episode, host Travis Chappell sits down in NYC with rising comic Sean Millea, known for his viral Instagram sketches. They dive into how Family Guy and Louis C.K. shaped Sean’s comedy, the truth about scripted vs. off-the-cuff humor, and how going viral isn’t as glamorous as it seems. If you’re grinding in the content world or just love comedy — this one’s got raw insights, fast laughs, and uncomfortable truths.

Mark Manson is the three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, as well as other titles. His books have sold around 20 million copies, been translated into more than 65 languages, and reached number one in more than a dozen countries. In 2023, a feature film about his life and ideas was released worldwide by Universal Pictures.

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In this episode, Julian Dorey joins Travis to share a story of relentless vision, deep introspection, and radical authenticity. From a childhood full of curiosity to a Wall Street grind that nearly buried his creative voice, Julian reveals how a cancer scare, the pandemic, and a relentless pursuit of truth pushed him to finally launch his podcast—without ever conducting a single "interview."

In 2014, Drew began his stand-up career quickly making a name for himself around New England for his quick wit, voices, and unique style. After winning the Boston Comedy Festival in 2017, he began to perform comedy regularly around the country.

Alua Arthur is the most visible and active death doula working in America today. She is a recovering attorney and the founder of Going With Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. A frequent guest on TV and radio, Arthur has been featured on CBS’s The Doctors and in Disney’s Limitless docu-series with Chris Hemsworth, as well as in national print media outlets, such as Vogue, InStyle, the Los Angeles Times, The Cut, The New Yorker, and the New York Times. International newspaper features on Arthur include Brazil’s Estadão and Norway’s Årets Avis. She has appeared on dozens of podcasts, and a Refinery29 video feature on Arthur, and her work has received ten million views across social platforms. In non-pandemic times, she travels the country and world as a keynote speaker, addressing audiences of several hundred to several thousand people at medical and end-of-life conferences, universities, seminaries, senior citizens’ communities, and more.

One conversation could change the whole trajectory of your life. That was certainly the story for former NBA player Matt Barnes. Matt was in the NBA for 14 seasons, drafted in 2002, and won an NBA Championship in 2017.

Growing up, facing hardships and racial prejudice was a big part of Matt’s life. Having an affinity for sports, he worked hard, trained up, and became the man he is today. He inspires many not only through his athletic career but also through his podcast, All the Smoke, and his work with his non-profit, Athletes vs. Cancer, where he partners with other athletes and celebrities to promote early detection and other preventive measures.

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