Beyond The Brand

The boys chop it up with serial entrepreneur, Gary Vaynerchuk, as they discuss everything from NFT's and sports cards, to balancing your work life with your personal life in your 20's, how early failures lead to later success, and being in the "dirt."-* We do not own the rights to any music used in the recording of this episode.*

Team BTB returns from their hiatus as Evan has a one-on-one with world-renowned actor, film-maker, writer, and artist - Jordi Molla.He speaks on his big break into acting, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, failure leading to success, and being able to collaborate with the likes of Johnny Depp, Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Usain Bolt, Drake, DJ Khaled, and many more in a variety of different ways.*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode.*

In this episode, they boys welcome Alexa G - that's right, the sicko who dips her chicken tenders in soda.She talks about all the things she's been up to since her breakthrough viral moment of being caught on live TV at the US Open dipping her tendies in soda.*We do not own the rights to any of the songs used in this podcast*

Singer-songwriter VanSwan, known for his unique Christian music, is not afraid to talk about the real trials and triumphs of being a Jesus follower.Genres including Gospel, R&B, Contemporary Christian, some say VanSwan White has a soulful vibe-reminiscent of the late, great, Marvin Gaye.Mr. White dives into his music career, love for fashion, working as a background singer for Grammy award winning artist Thelma Houston, funny stories about meeting his childhood crush “T-Boz” from TLC , AND MUCH MORE!*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

Phil Wallin, President and CEO of Diesel Fitness, offers customized training programs for any individual Adult, Youth, Professional Athlete, or Team. Also, offering Remote Training, Team Training, Health & Data Consulting and Youth Training. His gym utilizes real-time data and assessments to design training programs for any individual who has a dream and work ethic to match it.*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

New Jersey native artist, Kase, discusses his up and coming music career, entrepreneurial endeavors, importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, being real, and what's next for him!Be sure to check out his latest music here: https://www.kaseap.com/latestreleases*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

This is how the "How Well Do You Know Your Co-Host?" segment originated - with David Jaffin and Jake Miller of How The F*CK Did You Get That Job? Podcast.The boys came across one of David and Jake's IG posts one day that clearly showed the more alcohol consumed, the better quality of content you produce - which led all of us testing out this theory together earlier this year. You be the judge of the content because the boys were feeling saucy by the end of this one!Since these two podcasts launched around the same time - David and Jake along with Evan and Alex, go a bit deeper to discuss some of their favorite things from having a podcast and some of the more difficult things they've had to deal with along the way.*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this podcast*

In this episode, Alex and Evan talk with rising country star Julia Cole. She talks all things music, sports, philanthropy, inspiration for "Side Piece" and her experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.Be sure to check her out and listen to a snippet of her latest hit at the end of the episode - also give us a follow/subscribe on whatever platform you're streaming from!*We do not own the rights to the music in this podcast*

The boys welcome long time Chicago Bear tight end, Desmond Clark.He talks all things football, the power of paying it forward and all his entrepreneurial endeavors since his playing days such as working in finance, insurance, motivational speaking, being a published author, and much more!*We do not own the rights to the music used in this episode*

Former Ohio State Buckeye National Champion and Team MVP, Evan Spencer,  joins the boys to talk about his collegiate and NFL career before diving into his life after football as an Entrepreneur, his active role in the cannabis industry, and  his new endeavors as the founder of the Project Alpha Group.*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

In this episode, The Boys recap their weekend down in West Virginia where Alex fought in Rough N' Rowdy 12 - get the behind the scenes scoop from the Barstool Sports PPV and stories of the weekend to kick off season 2!Download the full RNR PPV for $20 HERE*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this Podcast*

The boys welcome pro baseball player Xavier Scruggs to the show to talk about his business ventures and life beyond baseball!Check out his website to see the great things he's up to!Link Here: https://www.xoathletes.com*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

MindsetCoach, MotivationalSpeaker, and host of The Juice Podcast - Pam Christian joins the show to have a deep life talk with the boys! *We do not own the rights to any of the songs used in this episode of the podcast*

Do you remember the documentary 'More Than a Game' based on LeBron James and his high school teammates deemed the "Fab 5?"The boys welcome one of the stars from the documentary, Willie McGee, as he talks about his his upbringing, his pre-teen years, being apart of the Fab 5, what it was like being Bron's HS QB, LBJ VS MJ debate, and what he's up to now.Be sure to like, comment, subscribe and leave 5 stars!*We do not own the rights to the music used in this episode*

The boys host former NBA Slam Dunk Champion and Orlando Magic hooper Terrence Ross and former Idaho Men's Basketball star Stephen Madison in a game of 'How Well Do You Know Your Co-Host?' - ridiculous questions, slurred words, and one team being crowned the champ. Oh - and Young Mantis stops by to join in on the fun too!*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this podcast*

Do you guys remember the infamous “Free Red Bathing Suit” from Sunny Co Clothing a few years back? Did you know their co-founder sold his stake in the company and became the the “Real Forrest Gump” (@rlforrestgump) when he decided to run across the United States to raise money for charity? Brady Silverwood takes the boys through his journey to inspire for a greater purpose.*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

In this episode, the boys welcome former unanimous All-American Michigan Wolverine, Cleveland Brown, NY Jet, Braylon Edwards onto the show.They talk all things football from college, to his early days in Cleveland, his back to back AFC Championship appearances with the Jets, best Rex Ryan story, and his hilarious story with Rihanna.*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman has been practicing for over 30 years in the Beverly Hills area and has had a career unparalleled to any other dentist in history!He has transformed the smiles of celebrities such as Katy Perry, Usher, Anthony Hopkins, Fergi, Hugh Jackman, Michael Strahan, Jessica Simpson, Mark Wahlberg and Eva Longoria, among many others.Dr. Bill was the only dentist featured on ABC's hit show Extreme Makeover, and is currently a recurring guest co-host on the CBS Emmy Awarded daytime talk show, The Doctors.Referred to as the ‘Michael Jordan of Dentistry,' he has also appeared on numerous TV shows including Larry King Live, Oprah, Access Hollywood, E!, Extra,  and Entertainment Tonight.As the founder of Discus Dental – one of the world's leading dental companies – he helped lead the company from its inception to more than $1.3 BILLION in sales primarily with award-winning tooth whitening products such as ZOOM! and BriteSmile.Dr. Bill has received 20 lifetime achievement awards, 2 Guinness Book of World Records, is a New York Times Bestselling Author, and recently was the first dentist ever Knighted by the Royal Order of Constantine.As a passionate philanthropist, together with country singer Garth Brooks and the Crown Council of Dentists, he has helped raise more than $44 million for children's charities. Dr. Bill is also the founder of the non-profit LEAP Foundation. LEAP is a week-long motivational/leadership program taught at UCLA every summer to more than 400 students between the ages of 15-25+.More than just a dentist, Dr. Bill Dorfman is an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, TV personality, health and fitness enthusiast, proud father of 3 daughters, and much more!

Evan and Alex welcome former Georgetown Basketball star, Patrick Ewing Jr., to the show.They talk all things from growing up with his father as the King of NY, his love for the game, relationship with the legends the likes of Michael Jordan and John Thompson, Georgetown Hoops, the NBA GOAT debate, and what he's been up to since he wrapped up his playing career.Be sure to leave  review, subscribe, and share!*We do not own the rights to the music used in this podcast*

The boys chat with the first Jamaican born WNBA player and WNBA champion, Simone Edwards, about her life journey, playing career, and what she's been up to since her playing days.This past weekend we lost our friend in a tragic accident - please see the GoFundMe in the link below. Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated.Link: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2692044247705264/3140093196080702/*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

The boys chat with fellow Kean University graduate, Eric Cruz, and his brother, Ryan, to discuss how they ended up locking in a $200,000 investment on ABC's hit show Shark Tank, from business mogul - Daymond John.The two brothers founded their own "athleisure" footwear company before being lucky enough to pitch their idea on the hit show. They talk about their up bringing, how the idea came about, how it came to fruition, how the show changed their lives and what's next now that they have John's backing.Great episode with a couple really of down to earth guys! Be sure to check out their awesome product HERE: https://www.muvez.co*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

In lieu of UFC 252 this weekend, the boys decided to release their episode featuring the voice of the UFC (and our podcast intro), Bruce Buffer and the President of Kaulig Sports & Entertainment/agent for Stipe Miocic, Jim Walter.With Miocic VS Cormier 3 to grab headlines this weekend, they figured what better time to drop this episode. Bruce takes us through how he realized he was related to the legendary Michael Buffer, how he began his career, how far the UFC has come, women advice, and even drops some knowledge on his signature scotch set to be released sometime this year.Jim discusses the cutthroat business of sports, how he got into it, how quarantine can be used as a positive for his clients to connect with fans, and in-depth stories about his clients the likes of Myles Garrett, Stipe Miocic, Anthony "Lion Heart" Smith, and many more.*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

The boys host the former CEO of renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency and now co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, David Meltzer.His life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. As part of that mission, for the past 20 years, he's been providing free weekly trainings to empower others to empower others to be happy. He is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the executive producer of Entrepreneur‘s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch, and host of The Playbook podcast. David is one of the most inspirational influencers out there today and he shows why in this episode - after talking about his life and things he's had to reflect on to get to where he is today, he passes forth some of his lessons and knowledge in an episode you won't want to miss.*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

Renée Marino talks with the boys about growing up in New Jersey and how she found her way onto the Broadway stage before making her way over to the big screen for Clint Eastwood's hit movie 'Jersey Boys.'Renée also discusses her passion for dance, upcoming projects, and even gives Evan and Alex some MUCH needed relationship advice - incase you're interested, the boys are still swiping on all major platforms but with Renée's help, they should find their way some day.*We do not own any of the rights to the music used in this episode*

Chicago Actor, Comedian, and lead role in Tyler Perry's hit show "BRUH" on BET, Barry Brewer Jr. chats with the boys about his career, being the first person to know about Kim & Ray J's sex tape, working with Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, and his idol - Martin Lawrence.*We do not own the rights to any of the songs used in this episode*

Post five day bender down in Austin, Texas, the boys decided to drop this hilarious episode from the beginning of Quarantine as they're joined by two good friends of the show - Young Mantis of Barstool Sports and Dan Pillari of the Monmouth Bench.They chop it up and talk everything from both guys' upbringing, their ride to notoriety, favorite moments that their platform has provided them, and what's next.*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

Ahead of their trip to Austin, Texas this weekend - the boys drop episode 14 with the great Garry Pastore.Garry has held over 70 different roles in Movie/TV over his 35+ year acting career, working with the likes of Jack Nicholson, Jeremy Pivens, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Steve Buscemi, and many more with roles in a films such as The Irishman, Goodfellas, A Bronx Tale, Donnie Brasco, The Wolf of Wall Street and TV shows such as The Sopranos, Blue Bloods, and Law & Order. In some of his most recent work, you can see him portraying Matthew Ianniello in HBO's The Duece or for his award-winning performance as "Best Supporting Actor" in the newly released film titled Shooting Heroin.Alex and Evan chat all things acting and whats next for Pastore when everything goes back to normal post-quarantine.*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

In this episode, Evan & Alex chat with former Kansas hoops star and NBA Lottery pick - Julian Wright.Julian was selected as a McDonald's All-American in 2005 before playing the next two years collegiately at the University of Kansas. After forgoing his final two years of eligibility to enter the NBA draft, Wright was selected with the 13th pick overall in the 2007 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets. He spent three of his first four years in NOLA before being traded to the Toronto Raptors. After a year in Toronto, he then went on to play in the NBA Development League with the Austin Toros before playing overseas for nearly 10 years.Julian talks his whole career with us from HS through his professional career and tells us all about his new and exciting, state of the art, training service - A.D.A.P.T. Basketball (see here: https://www.adaptbasketball.com) down in Charlotte, NC.

In this episode, Alex and Evan dissect Bill Duke's impressive career longevity. The legendary actor standing in at 6'4 1/2 inches with a freshly bald head like no other - you may have noticed this familiar face alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in both Commando and Predator. Most popular for his "tough guy" roles in the action and crime drama genres,  Bill has appeared in films such as American Gigolo, 50 Cent's 'Get Rich or Die Tryin', Menace II Society, X-Men: The Last Stand, and Bird on a Wire with Mel Gibson. As a director, he is most notable for his episodes of numerous television series including Miami Vice, Twilight Zone, and director of the movie Sister Act 2 starring Whoopi Goldberg and Lauryn Hill.Duke is the founder of the Duke Media Foundation that helps prepare young people for a career in all aspects of film, video, and TV production. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the American Film Institute as a member of the California Film Commission board appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger and as a member of the National Endowment for the Humanities appointed by President Bill Clinton.

With Alex getting his wisdom teeth pulled and Evan nursing a hangover from his weekend in Scottsdale - the boys had a rough one this weekend. However, they still found some time to jam with Italian comedian, Mike Marino.Mike is a hilarious comic that hails from the great state of New Jersey but is looking to take his turn in politics and has officially began campaigning for President of the United States behind the slogan: "Make America Italian Again!"Check out Mike's stand up bit (here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvGSxtK9_p8) to see if the world would be able to handle this Guido Italian guy in the oval office.Please don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, RATE US 5 STARS, and SHARE if you liked any of our episodes so far!*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

The boys jam with Actress, Writer, Producer, Speaker, and Advocate - Eileen Grubba.You might have seen some of Eileen's work in HBO's Watchmen, Netflix's The Politician, CBS's SWAT, NBC's Game Of Silence, BONES, Criminal Minds, The Red Road, HBO's HUNG, Enlightened, Sons Of Anarchy, Monk, Cold Case, and The Closer.She is a Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio and a huge advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities in film, TV & all media. Her story was so moving that it brought Evan to tears - let us know what you think!*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

Inspirational role model, Eric LeGrand, discusses everything from the day of his injury 10 years ago to his life, recovery, business ventures and endeavors today.Please see the link to register for his 10th Annual "A Walk to Believe" (which will be held virtually this year due to the COVID19 Pandemic) here: https://give.reeve.org/event/2020-a-walk-to-believe/e275787*We do not own the rights to any of the music in this episode*

While most of the content we have produced to this point has been more for humor and entertainment - we started this podcast with the intent to relate to a wide variety of topics and interests. We wanted to continue to add to our portfolio, so in this episode we spoke with former Governor of NJ/Prisoner re-entry advocate, Jim McGreevey and Halim Flowers - a convicted murderer as a minor, author of 11 books, artist, entrepreneur, and in favor of President Trump's criminal justice reform to produce some of the most in-depth content we've captured yet.*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

In this episode, we chat with 'For Life' star Dorian Missick about his break into acting which led him to incredible opportunities to work with Denzel Washington, Sandra Bullock, and 50 Cent.We dive into some sports banter and chat about the dreaded NY Knicks and how miserable it is to be a lifelong fan of the franchise and in lieu of 'The Last Dance,' Dorian gives us his take on who the GOAT is between Lebron and MJ.*We do not own the rights to any of the music in this podcast*

Kylie Francis is a self taught social media influencer, online business educator, and a digital marketing entrepreneur who currently serves as the CEO of her own media consulting company.Maayan Gordon went from from homeless to homeowner & business owner. Her story on how she became TikTok famous, through being a kick-ass glass artist, business owner, writer, speaker and influencer is nothing short of incredible.On this episode, we chat with both of them as they give some free game on how to best utilize social media to develop YOUR personal brand! Awesome people with even more inspiring stories.*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode.*

In this episode, we chat with one half of the elite music duo known as Two Friends - most popularly known for their Big Bootie Mix's.Eli Sones joins us to discuss how Two Friends got their start, life on tour, life in quarantine, fan interaction, partying, and what's next for them! Overall great dude - the type you'd want to slam a beer (or seven) with.Don't forget to subscribe, give us 5 stars, leave a review, and share!*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this episode*

In this episode, we tell the hilarious story of how we nearly died the night before this episode aired. Then we got to chop it up with social media influencer, comedian, and overall great dude - Chicklet. We discuss his beginnings, dealing with life in the spotlight after major success, and just life in general.Oh - and he had us nearly piss our pants from laughter so this is an episode you won't want to miss.Please share, subscribe, give us 5 stars, and stay tuned!*We do not own the rights to the music used in this episode*

In this episode of Beyond The Brand, we chop it up with 'The Sopranos' star Steve Schirripa aka Bobby Bacala. We discuss his start in acting, some behind the scenes things from his Sopranos days, business ventures and much more! Please like, comment, and SUBSCRIBE on all platforms to keep up with all future episodes.Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify NOW! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm852ItkL_GgQkMiiQFYntA*We do not own the rights to any of the music used in this podcast*

This episode contains some detailed stories of how Evan & Alex met/things they did back in their college years. With that being said, please stick with them through the first half of the episode as they go into their degenerate years before moving on to discuss growing up, where they are in life now, and what the plan for the podcast is moving forward!

The debut of our Podcast features the great Lillo Brancato, better known as "C" from the all-time classic movie, A Bronx Tale.Lillo shared with us his incredible story from how he began acting, some insight to what life was like as a young kid in hit movies with the likes of Robert De Niro off screen, his battle with drug addiction, life in prison, and then ultimately turning his life around and getting clean to help others also battling this horrible illness.He has since returned to acting and shared with us some of his upcoming projects.1:32 - Upbringing and Early Life7:54 - Robert De Niro visits Lillo's House11:15 - Coming into fame at a young age14:00 - Missed audition for Saving Private Ryan for partying too hard the night before19:20 - James Gandolfini talk on the set of The Sopranos22:19 - Scoring drugs in an Atlantic City crack house25:37 - Lillo breaks down the night he got in trouble38:45 - Time in Rikers Island46:50 - In Jail with Plaxico Burress and JaRule51:39 - Lillo's beef with Chazz Palminteri from 'A Bronx Tale'56:59 - Lillo's beef with Tony Sirico “Pauly Walnuts” from The Sopranos58:15 - Lillo reconnecting with Di Nero on the set of The Irishman1:01:36 - Whats next?