Ben Nemtin has been inspiring thousands since his hit MTV show The Buried Life and his New York Times #1 Best Selling Book What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? burst onto the scene and captured everyone’s attention. Brant and Ben discuss the life of a professional speaker tasked with the job of inspiring all that come before him. It feels like our culture is looking for guidance and inspiration more than ever and it’s a fascinating look into the world from someone living it first hand. In this episode you’ll hear all about the process creating The Buried Life and why the idea of living for things on your bucket list has become so popular. It’s a absolute must listen.

Brant and Co-Host Tricia Hershberger discuss the world of inspiration and motivation through social and traditional media.

GUESTS:

Ben Nemtin: Professional Speaker, Author

Running Time: 1:10:10

HIGHLIGHTS:

3:28 – Who inspires you

7:50 – Why do people need inspiration

15:42 – Guest: Ben Nemtin

1:02:30 – Why I’m Not… What did we learn?

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HOSTS:

Brant Pinvidic – facebook/twitter/instagram @brantpinvidic

Trisha Hershberger – facebook/twitter/instagram @thatgrltrish

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Garret Grecco

Josh Klein

Amanda Cerny has catapulted herself into mainstream model fame by sheer will and grassroots popularity. Easily one of the most popular figures (figuratively and literally) in the world today, this wildly talented and unconventional social media star has broken all the rules. In this episode Brant talks about her incredible journey from the Playmate Centerfold nobody had heard of, to the superstar everyone is talking about. Hear Amanda's tale of mainstream acting dreams being quickly dashed in the reality of the Hollywood system, and how she found a way past 'no' by creating her own content on an emerging platform called Vine. Tens of millions of followers and some of the biggest conventional modeling jobs imaginable later, Amanda Cerny has literally written her own ticket. It is a must listen.

Brant and Co-Host Tricia Hershberger discuss the world of modeling and fame in the social media age. Will the road to the runway ever be the same?

GUESTS:

Amanda Cerny: Actress, Supermodel

Running Time: 1:14:10

HIGHLIGHTS:

3:28 – Brand deal is official

7:50 – Trisha and the model options

19:42 - Guest: Amanda Cerny

1:12:30 - Why I'm Not... What did we learn?

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Trisha Hershberger – facebook/twitter/instagram @thatgrltrish

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Garret Grecco

Josh Klein

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King Bach, the internet sensation and comedic star has become one of the most prolific and successful content creators in social media history. He holds the Guinness Book of World Record for the most Vine followers, and his Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook videos average tens of millions of views per month. By all accounts, he is the definition of social media influencer. In this episode Brant gets up close and personal with one of the web’s most influential stars, King Bach. The intimate and revealing conversation gives listeners an inside perspective of the social media content world and what it's really like being one of the top influencers on the planet. Think you just pose for selfies and then collect checks? Think again. King Bach’s story shows how success in content creation and influence takes as much work and talent as any high level industry. It’s a fascinating look behind the curtain as you see it’s a career, not a job. It’s a lifestyle not a hobby.

Brant and Co-Host Tricia Hershberger discuss how ‘influence’ in the social media world is a broad net cast across many different celebrities at many different levels.

GUESTS:

King Bach: Actor

Running Time: 1:02:10

HIGHLIGHTS:

3:08 – I’m an Amazon Influencer?

7:40 – Influencer Work?

18:02 - Guest: King Bach

52:30 - Why I'm Not... What did we learn?

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HOSTS:

Brant Pinvidic – facebook/twitter/instagram @brantpinvidic

Trisha Hershberger – facebook/twitter/instagram @thatgrltrish

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Garret Grecco

Josh Klein

Nolan Gould, who plays the iconic dimwit Luke Dunphy on the mega-hit series Modern Family joins the podcast to talk about being nothing like what people see on TV. In this episode Brant gets up close and personal with one of the industry's most interesting and surprising young actors, Nolan Gould. A member of MENSA, he graduated high school and college before his 15th birthday and has grown up on TV playing the goofy character Luke Dunphy on one of the most popular sitcoms in history. With the show ending after 10 seasons, the 19 year old actor faces the next phase of his career after playing one major signature roll. A perfect example of how you should never believe everything you see on TV, everything about Nolan you think you know comes from writers and producers on a screen. Behind all that is a remarkable young man. It's a raw and unfiltered interview that is an absolute can't miss.

Brant and Co-Host Tricia Hershberger discuss how everything we see on TV has been constructed, even the actors and characters you think you know.

GUESTS:

Nolan Gould: Actor

Running Time: 1:00:10

HIGHLIGHTS:

2:08 - You are not what you see on TV

6:40 - Sami from Days of our Lives

15:02 - Guest: Nolan Gould

51:30 - Why I'm Not... What did we learn?

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HOSTS:

Brant Pinvidic – facebook/twitter/instagram @brantpinvidic

Trisha Hershberger – facebook/twitter/instagram @thatgrltrish

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Garret Grecco

Josh Klein

ABOUT WHY I’M NOT…

“Why I’m Not…” hosted by documentary filmmaker and veteran television producer Brant Pinvidic is a light-hearted podcast in which Brant explores topics that he doesn’t fully understand by interviewing the people who do.

In each episode, Brant explores one of the latest topics, fads, trends or addictions from all sides, and tries to remind you… before you judge it, try to understand it.

Director McG joins the podcast to talk all things working in the inner Hollywood circles. In this episode Brant gets up close and personal with one of the industry's most prolific and talented directors, McG. Known for mega-hits like Charlie's Angels and The OC, McG shares personal and professional insight to the world of Hollywood A-list directing in a raw and unfiltered interview. Can't miss moments include McG turning the mic back on Brant, describing him as "a strange blend of arrogance and insecurity" and points out "Nobody buys your fake humility".

Brant and Co-Host Tricia Hershberger discuss the meaning of the term A-list and what it's like to be working in the 'there is always someone better than you' world of entertainment.

GUESTS:

McG: Director / Producer

Running Time: 1:03:10

HIGHLIGHTS:

2:08 - Who is A-list to you?

6:40 - How I met McG

16:30 - Guest: McG

58:30 - Why I'm Not... What did we learn?

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FOLLOW US:

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HOSTS:

Brant Pinvidic – facebook/twitter/instagram @brantpinvidic

Trisha Hershberger – facebook/twitter/instagram @thatgrltrish

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Garret Grecco

Josh Klein

ABOUT WHY I’M NOT…

“Why I’m Not…” hosted by documentary filmmaker and veteran television producer Brant Pinvidic is a light-hearted podcast in which Brant explores topics that he doesn’t fully understand by interviewing the people who do.

In each episode, Brant explores one of the latest topics, fads, trends or addictions from all sides, and tries to remind you… before you judge it, try to understand it.

Cody Christian joins to talk about growing up as one of Hollywood's hottest young actors. In this episode Brant continues the exploration of the phenomenon of being 'teen famous'. Cody's raw and revealing interview is in stark contrast to some of the stereotypical perceptions of today's youth culture. It's a can't miss discussion.

Brant also interviews Dr. William Todd Schultz, Professor of Psychology at Pacific University in Oregon about the ramifications of fame on our society and today's youth.

In a fascinating discussion, Brant and co-host Trisha Hershberger are forced to re-examine their beliefs the impact and repercussions for youth culture living in this fame obsessed society.

GUESTS:

Cody Christian: Actor and Social Media Influencer

Dr. William Todd Schultz: Professor of Psychology at Pacific University in

Running Time: 1:14:12

HIGHLIGHTS:

2:06 – Rob Lowe effect and connecting to Cody

6:10 – Guest: Dr. Todd Schultz

21:30 – Guest: Cody Christian

1:01:20 – Why I’m Not… What did we learn?

Available on iTunes: www.whyimnot.com/itunes

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FOLLOW US:

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HOSTS:

Brant Pinvidic – facebook/twitter/instagram @brantpinvidic

Trisha Hershberger – facebook/twitter/instagram @thatgrltrish

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Garret Grecco

Josh Klein

Associate Producer: Molly Quinlan

ABOUT WHY I’M NOT…

“Why I’m Not…” hosted by documentary filmmaker and veteran television producer Brant Pinvidic is a light-hearted podcast in which Brant explores topics that he doesn’t fully understand by interviewing the people who do.

In each episode, Brant explores one of the latest topics, fads, trends or addictions from all sides, and tries to remind you… before you judge it, try to understand it.

Legendary actor Rob Lowe joins to talk about the ups and downs of growing up as a young Hollywood heartthrob. In this episode Brant explores the phenomenon of being 'teen famous', as kids today grow up with social media fame (or infamy) just a few clicks away.

Hear from Brant's 11 year old son, who is growing up in a world where fame is the benchmark of success. Imagine growing up where your level of success in life is tied to your level of fame on the he internet.

In a fascinating discussion, Brant and co-host Trisha Hershberger explore the impact and repercussions for youth culture living in this fame obsessed society.

GUESTS:

Rob Lowe: Award winning actor, director, and author

Braden Pinvidic: 11 year old aspiring famous YouTuber

Running Time: 1:06:12

HIGHLIGHTS:

2:06 – Growing up famous would suck

10:10 – Guest: Braden Pinvidic

23:30 – Guest: Rob Lowe

1:01:20 – Why I’m Not… What did we learn?

Available on iTunes: www.whyimnot.com/itunes

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FOLLOW US:

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HOSTS:

Brant Pinvidic – facebook/twitter/instagram @brantpinvidic

Trisha Hershberger – facebook/twitter/instagram @thatgrltrish

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Garret Grecco

Josh Klein

Associate Producer: Molly Quinlan

ABOUT WHY I’M NOT…

“Why I’m Not…” hosted by documentary filmmaker and veteran television producer Brant Pinvidic is a light-hearted podcast in which Brant explores topics that he doesn’t fully understand by interviewing the people who do.

In each episode, Brant explores one of the latest topics, fads, trends or addictions from all sides, and tries to remind you… before you judge it, try to understand it.

 

In a candid and revealing interview, the legendary Hope Solo sheds some shocking light on the culture and business of being a female professional athlete. In this episode, Brant takes a look at the glaring disparities between male and female athletics and discovers some surprising facts and dynamics you may not have thought about. The WNBA's first president and one of the most influential figures in women's sports Val Ackerman helps outline the opportunities and realities facing young girls growing up today in athletics.

Raising sons and a daughter in the athletic world today, Brant sees first-hand the lack of professional opportunities out there for women after college. For a young man, a professional career and multi-million dollar options are limited only by their ability. For a young women, a professional career and multi-million dollar options are limited completely by their opportunity... and their sex appeal. Is this fair? Is that right? What in our culture drives this and is it changing? Is it just the level of play or the competitive nature of men? In this can't miss episode, you may be just as surprised at the answers as Brant and Trisha.

GUESTS:

Hope Solo: Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Goalkeeper

Val Ackerman: Commissioner of the Big East Conference and first President of the WNBA

 

Running Time: 1:10:12

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:06 – Why is there so little opportunity for women professionally in sports?

8:40 – Guest: Val Ackerman

26:30 – Guest: Hope Solo

1:01:20 – Why I’m Not… What did we learn?

 

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HOSTS:

Brant Pinvidic – facebook/twitter/instagram @brantpinvidic

Trisha Hershberger – facebook/twitter/instagram @thatgrltrish

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Garret Grecco

Josh Klein

Associate Producer: Molly Quinlan

ABOUT WHY I’M NOT…

“Why I’m Not…” hosted by documentary filmmaker and veteran television producer Brant Pinvidic is a light-hearted podcast in which Brant explores topics that he doesn’t fully understand by interviewing the people who do.

In each episode, Brant explores one of the latest topics, fads, trends or addictions from all sides, and tries to remind you… before you judge it, try to understand it.

Have you ever wondered if sex addiction is actually a real thing? Brant explores the definitive differences between sex addicts and sex offenders. With the #metoo movement exposing horrible behavior at every turn, what’s compulsion and what’s just bad decisions and bad behavior?

In a riveting and raw interview, Halle Berry’s ex-husband Eric Benet speaks for the first time about the events that led up to checking himself into a sexual addiction rehab facility. Brant also speaks with Dr. Chris Samuels, the founder of the Sexual Addiction Treatment and Training Institute.

GUESTS:

Eric Benet: Grammy award nominated R&B singer

Follow Eric on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

 

Dr. Chris Samuels: Founder and Executive Director, Sexual Addiction Treatment and Training Institute

 

Running Time: 1:10:40

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:06 – Why are there so many sex issues in our society?

8:45 – Guest Chris Samuels

26:20 – Guest Eric Benet

1:01:20 – Why I’m Not… What did we learn?

 

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MENTIONS

 

Dr. Chris Samuels treats patients at The Sexual Addiction Treatment and Training Institute (SATTI). http://www.thesattigroup.com/

The center that treated Eric and many others is The Meadows.  https://www.themeadows.com/.

 

 

Thank you to Afterbuzz TV Network for helping launch Why I’m Not and making this new season possible.  http://www.afterbuzztv.com/.

 

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HOSTS:

Brant Pinvidic – facebook/twitter/instagram @brantpinvidic

Trisha Hershberger – facebook/twitter/instagram @thatgrltrish

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Garret Grecco

Josh Klein

Associate Producer: Molly Quinlan

ABOUT WHY I’M NOT…

“Why I’m Not…” hosted by documentary filmmaker and veteran television producer Brant Pinvidic is a light-hearted weekly podcast in which Brant explores topics that he doesn’t fully understand by interviewing the people who do.

In each episode, Brant explores one of the latest topics, fads, trends or addictions from all sides, and tries to remind you… before you judge it, try to understand it.

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