5 Questions With Dan Schawbel

My guest today is TV host and author, Tamron Hall. Tamron is the Emmy Award-winning television host and executive producer of syndicated talk show Tamron Hall. We talk about her new book “Watch Where They Hide”, her interview style, and more during this episode. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What inspired you […]

My guest today is MSNBC host, Joy-Ann Reid. Joy is the host of MSNBC's The ReidOut and author of the new book “Medgar and Myrlie”. We talk about the book, and her career, during this episode. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What were some key moments and experiences that have shaped your […]

My guest today is former UFC champion and Olympic wrestler, Dan Henderson. Dan was a two-time American Olympian in Greco-Roman wrestling who went on to become one of the fiercest knockout artists in mixed martial arts history. We talk about his new memoir “Hendo: The American Athlete” during this episode. The 5 questions I ask […]

Dan Schawbel asks bestselling children's fiction author, Kate DiCamillo about growing up with chronic pneumonia, receiving 473 rejection letters for her book, writing for children as an adult, The Puppets of Spelhorst, and her best career advice. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: Why did growing up with chronic pneumonia draw you to […]

My guest today is PAW Patrol and Bob the Builder mastermind, Keith Chapman. Keith just celebrated the 10th anniversary of Paw Patrol with a second feature film called “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” which was produced by Spin Master Entertainment. We talk about his early career with the Jim Henson company, the business of intellectual […]

My guests today are film directors, producers and screenwriters David and Jerry Zucker. David and Jerry have collaborating on several movies, including The Naked Gun and Airplane! We talk about their careers, and new book “Surely You Can't Be Serious” during this episode. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: How were you both […]

My guest today is playwright and filmmaker, David Mamet. David won a Pulitzer Prize and received Tony nominations for his plays Glengarry Glen Ross and Speed-the-Plow. He wrote the screenplays for such films as The Verdict, The Untouchables, Ronin, and Wag the Dog. We talk about his early influences, and career challenges, during this episode. […]

My guest today is philanthropist, Melanie Lundquist. Melanie is one of California's most significant philanthropists and is a Giving Pledge signatory. Melanie and her husband Richard have pledged more than $400 million over the last decade to support various causes. We talk about how she became a philanthropist and more during this episode. The 5 […]

My guest today is TV producer and director, Jeff Margolis. Jeff has directed TV specials including Michael Jackson: One Night Only, Sinatra 75: The Best Is Yet to Come, and even the Academy Awards. We talk about the art of producing hit TV shows, and his new memoir “We're Live in 5”, during this episode. […]

My guest today is entrepreneur, YouTube star, and actress, Rebecca Zamolo. Rebecca has over 47 million combined followers across platforms and over 9 billion views on YouTube. She is most well-known for her family-friendly content which includes videos ranging from family challenges, DIYs, 24-hour challenges, and gymnastics. We talk about her entrepreneurial journey during this […]

My guest today is actor, TV host, and author Kirk Cameron. Kirk is best known for his role as Mike Seaver on the ABC sitcom Growing Paints. We talk about his new children's book “Pride Comes Before the Fall, as well as his family and career during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by […]

My guest today is United Talent Agency co-founder and CEO, Jeremy Zimmer. Jeremy helped build UTA from a boutique literary agency into one of the three major talent agencies, that represents celebrities like Chris Pratt, Timothée Chalamet, Kevin Hart, and Bad Bunny. We talk about his motivation for joining at a talent agency at age […]

My guest today is bestselling author and journalist, Doug Preston. Doug has written for The New Yorker and Harper's and has written books including Lost City of the Monkey God and Cities of Gold, along with a series of books with Lincoln Child. We talk about his career, and his latest book “The Lost Tomb” […]

My guest today is country singer and songwriter, Chase Rice. Chase has released six studio albums, and his third album, Ignite the Night, debuted atop the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. We talk about his latest album, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, as well as his work ethic and career transitions […]

My guest today is video game programmer and director, Ed Boon. Ed is the co-creator of Mortal Kombat and Injustice, and the Creative Director at NetherRealm Studios. We talk about the creation of Mortal Kombat, and his video game career, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. […]

My guest today is country music singer and actress, Jana Kramer. Jana starred in TV shows including One Tree Hill, Friday Night Lights, and Dancing With the Stars, and has released two albums. We talk about her new book “The Next Chapter”, and how she's overcome struggles, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored […]

My guest today is comic book artist and co-creator of Bane, Graham Nolan. Graham is the publisher of Compass Comics, which recently published his comic book “The Ghosts of Matecumbe Key”. We talk about how he became a comic book artist, created Bane, collaborated with Chuck Dixon, and more during this episode. This episode is […]

My guest today is actor and filmmaker, Bruce Campbell. Bruce is known for portraying Ash Williams in Sam Raimi's Evil Dead franchise. We talk about his new comic book, “Sgt. Rock Vs. the Army of the Dead”, career influences, and more during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management […]

My guests today are writers and producers, Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key. Keegan-Michael is a Peabody Award-winning actor most known for his award-winning show Key & Peele. Elle is an award-winning film, television, and commercial director, writer, and producer. We talk about their process for collaborating on their new book “The History of Sketch Comedy” […]

My guest today is actor and author, Ben McKenzie. Ben is best known for his starring TV roles on The O.C. and Gotham. More recently, he wrote “Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud”. We talk about his career progression, and new book, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored […]

My guest today is author, Rick Riordan. Rick is the author of five #1 New York Times best-selling books with more than 35 million copies sold throughout the world, including Percy Jackson and the Olympians, soon to be a series on Disney+. His latest book is called “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of […]

My guest today is actress, writer and web series creator, Felicia Day. Felicia starred in Eureka, the CW show Supernatural, the SyFy series The Magicians, and created and starred in the seminal web series The Guild. More recently, she wrote and created the Audible original “Third Eye”. We talk about this project, and her creative […]

My guest today is actor and TV host, Jerry O'Connell. Jerry has appeared in movies such as Scream 2, Tomcats, Stand by Me, and Jerry Maguire. He is a co-host of The Talk and hosts the syndicated Fox gameshow Pictionary. We talk about his career as an actor, hosting TV shows, and more during this […]

My guest today is documentary film director and producer, Alex Gibney. Alex's works as a director include The Inventor, Enron, Citizen K, Billions, Steve Jobs, and Going Clear. We talk about his new documentary, “Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker”, as well as his inspiration for new topics during this episode. This interview was […]

My guest today is rapper and record producer, Juicy J. Juicy J is a founding member of the Southern hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. We talk about his new memoir “Chronicles of the Juice Man”, how he's navigated challenges throughout his career, and more during this […]

My guest today is author and advisor, Carla Harris. Carla is a senior client advisor at Morgan Stanley, and has written books including Expect to Win and Strategize to Win. We talked about her new book “Lead to Win”, the biggest obstacles, and how to succeed at work, during this episode. This episode is proudly […]

My guest today is actor, producer, and director, Steve Guttenberg. Steve is known for his lead in Hollywood films of the 1980s and 1990s, including Police Academy and Three Men and a Baby. More recently he starred in the stage play called Tales From The Guttenberg Bible. We talk about his career, sources of inspiration, […]

My guest today is actress and author, Tiffani Thiessen. Tiffani is best known for playing both Kelly Kapowski in Saved By the Bell and Valerie Malone in Beverly Hills, 90210. We talk about her career, sources of inspiration, and new book “Here We Go Again”, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, […]

My guest today is Broadway star and author, Andrew Rannells. Andrew is best known for originating the role of Elder Kevin Price in the 2011 Broadway musical The Book of Mormon. He's also appeared in shows like HBO's Girls and NBC's The New Normal. We talk about his new book, “Uncle of the Year”, as […]

My guest today is TV and podcast host, Keltie Knight. Keltie is a three-time Emmy award-winning TV host, Chief Correspondent for E! News, and the creator, executive producer, and host of the new CBS Primetime Series SUPERFAN. We talk about her career, and new show, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, […]

My guest today is comic book writer and artist, Brian Michael Bendis. Brian is best known as the co-creator of the comic book characters Miles Morales, Riri Williams, and Jessica Jones, and for creating the Marvel storylines “Secret War”, “Secret Invasion”, and “Age of Ultron”. We talk about his comic book career, and new auto-bio […]

My guest today is actress, Annie Murphy. Annie is best known for her starring role as Alexis Rose in the sitcom Schitt's Creek. More recently, she stars in Freeform's animated debut “Praise Petey”, premiering on Friday, July 21st at 10:00 pm ET with two back-to-back episodes. We talk about her career, and new show, during […]

My guest today is bestselling author, screenwriter, and producer, Gillian Flynn. Gillian is best known for her bestselling thriller and mystery novels including Gone Girl, Dark Places, and Sharp Objects. More recently, she launched Gillian Flynn Books, an imprint of Zando, with its first book “Scorched Grace” by Margot Douaihy. We talk about her writing […]

My guest today is musician, actor, investor, and author, Kevin Jonas. Kevin is one-third of the Grammy-nominated, multiplatinum pop band Jonas Brothers. His sixth studio album is entitled “The Album” and his new book, which he co-authored with his wife Danielle is called “There's a Beach in My Bedroom.” We talk about the book, his […]

My guest today is entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist, Ted Leonsis. Ted is founder, chairman, principal partner, and chief executive officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns and operates the Washington Capitals, Washington Mystics, and Washington Wizards. We talk about his entrepreneurship journey, and what he's learned along the way, during this episode. This episode […]

My guest today is actor, Jaren Lewison. Jaren is best known as portraying Ben Gross in Mindy Kaling's hit Netflix show “Never Have I Ever”, which is watched by more than 40 million people globally. We talk about his career as an actor, and the 4th season of the show during this episode. This episode […]

My guest today is chef and author, Nick DiGiovanni. Nick was the youngest-ever finalist on the 10th season of MasterChef. More recently, he wrote the cookbook “Knife Drop”. We talk about the book, his career, and his cooking during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for […]

My guest today is singer, songwriter, and record producer, Andy Grammer. Andy is known for his hit songs “Keep Your Head Up”, “Fine by Me”, and “Honey, I'm Good”. His upcoming album is called “Behind My Smile” and his new spoken word song is called “I Need A New Money”. We talk about his life […]

My guest today is actress, singer, and producer, Jasmine Cephas Jones. Jasmine is best known for playing the dual roles of Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in the Broadway musical Hamilton. More recently, she stars in Season 2 of the STARZ show Blindspotting. We talk about the show, Hamilton, her career, and more during this […]

My guest today is actor, comedian, and author, Rainn Wilson. Rainn is a three-time Emmy-nominated actor best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on NBC's The Office. More recently, he wrote the book “Soul Boom” and is hosting the Peacock travel docuseries “Geography of Bliss”. We talk about these new projects, as well as […]

My guest today is actress, singer, and author, Jodi Benson. Jodi is best known as the voice of Ariel in the Disney animated film The Little Mermaid. We talk about her career, and new book “Part of My World” during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go […]

My guest today is actress, singer, and entrepreneur, Ashley Tisdale. Ashley is known for playing Maddie Fitzpatrick in the Disney Channel show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and starring as Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical film series. We talk about her career, her new company, and her partnership with Sweet Earth […]

My guest today is TV news anchor and commentator, Chris Hayes. Chris is the Emmy Award-winning host of MSNBC's “All In with Chris Hayes” and the host of the “Why Is This Happening?” podcast. We talk about what he's learned from his parents, and his show, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by […]

My guest today is stand-up comedian and author, Bill Bellamy. Bill is the executive producer and host of Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes? on TV One and was a longtime VJ and the host of several MTV programs, including MTV Jamz and House. We talk about his memoir “Top Billin'” during this episode. This episode […]

My guest today is entrepreneur and social media personality, Marc D'Amelio. Marc is the Co-Founder of D'Amelio Brands, a company focused on creating thoughtful and authentic products, and will be soon launching D'Amelio Footwear. We talk about his new venture, managing multiple brands, corporate partnerships, and more during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored […]

My guest today is comedian, actress, author, and podcast host, Heather McDonald. Heather is known for her appearances on the E! series Chelsea Lately and as the host of the pop culture podcast “Juicy Scoop'. We talk about her career, mentor, celebrities, and more during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a […]

My guest today is singer, songwriter, actor, and dancer, Omarion. Omarion rose to popularity in the 2000s as the lead singer of the iconic R&B boy band B2K. His new book is called “Unbothered: The Power of Choosing Joy” and his newly released single is “Big Vibez”. We talk about his B2K and solo careers, […]

My guest today is athlete and entrepreneur, Tim Brown. Tim is the co-CEO and co-founder of the footwear company Allbirds. He recently added a new role to lead the Allbirds Futures Team. We talk about the inspiration for his company, the connections between sports and business, and more during this episode. This episode is proudly […]

My guest today is actor and author, Brian Baumgartner. Brian is best known for playing Kevin Malone in the NBC hit sitcom The Office. More recently, he hosts two podcasts, wrote the “Seriously Good Chili Cookbook”, and has partnered with Bush's Beans on his own chili. We talk about his career, and latest projects, during […]

My guest today is actor and stock car driver, Frankie Muniz. Frankie is best known for playing the title character in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. More recently, he joined Rette Jones Racing as a driver for the 2023 season. We talk about both his acting and driving career during this episode. This […]

My guest today is musician, singer, and record producer, Joe Trohman. Joe is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the two-time Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rock band Fall Out Boy. We talk about his new memoir “None of This Rocks”, and how he's overcome his career and life challenges, during this episode. This […]