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On this episode, get to know two absolute sports legends: volleyball superstar Gabby Reece and big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. Independently they are each pioneers in their sports and collectively, they are the husband and wife co-founders of Laird Superfood, Laird Apparel and XPT, an extreme performance training system. They also do tons of philanthropic work, they're parents, they're podcasters (The Gabby Reece Show) and so I was shocked and thankful that they found four seconds to squeeze me into their busy lives. Gabby and Laird are informed, funny and if you want to hear from experts in risk-taking, your ears have come to the right place.

Ever get your ass kicked by a superhero? Kevin Cassidy has — multiple times. Cassidy is a legendary stuntman whose rough-and-tumble work can be seen in Black Panther, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Captain America: Civil War and many, many other flicks. After 18 years in the movie biz, Cassidy traded crashing through plate glass windows for another potentially bruising line of work: running his own business. Specifically, he owns and operates a Ninja Nation obstacle course arena for kids and adults in Huntersville, North Carolina. Listen in to hear his incredible career journey, the fulfillment he's found in running a business that gets kids' faces out of digital devices, and find out if it actually hurts to get hit by a speeding car in a movie. (Spoiler alert: it does.)

How do you get to the top? Grab some rock and start pulling. Ryan Devlin is the host of the hugely-popular podcast The Struggle Climbing Show, where he picks the brains of the world's most elite climbers and adventure-seekers, getting their insights on training, nutrition, tactics, and the all-important mental game. Whether or not you enjoy the fight against gravity, as Ryan likes to say, many of the principles these athletes share can be applied to almost any business or creative endeavor. Sure, if you lose grip of your business, you're not left dangling off the side of a cliff from a rope — but it can certainly feel like that sometimes. An expert climber himself, Ryan is able to pull incredible tactics for overcoming obstacles and regaining your footing when you're feeling like it is game over. Ryan's career has spanned life as an actor to co-founding the social impact brand This Saves Lives with Kristen Bell, Ravi Patel and Todd Grinnell. Listen in as he discusses the uplifting power of getting out there and doing good things in the world.

The wild Scot talks about his latest special "Socio." Daniel Sloss, began writing and performing stand-up in 2007, at the age of 17, and now tours non-stop throughout North America, the U.K., Ireland, Australasia, Asia and Europe. Daniel latest comedy special, "Daniel Sloss: Socio," was released exclusively on his website on December 9, 2022, shot at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX. On October 12, 2021, Knopf released Daniel's first book, Everyone You Hate Is Going To Die: And Other Comforting Thoughts On Family, Friends, Sex, Love, And More Things That Ruin Your Life. The book is a transgressive and hilarious deep dive in to Daniel's favorite subject: relationships.

How Joseph Carr poured his heart and soul into an iconic brand.

Former NHL star Mike Cammalleri and co-founder John Celenza discuss the power of their pink drink.

Natalie White discusses developing the first basketball sneaker designed for and by female ballers.

Special announcement! Our annual Franchise 500 list is out, providing you with the best opportunities to buy a business. Which is right for you? Entrepreneur magazine Jason Feifer explains what goes into the list, and how it can benefit you. Learn more at entrepreneur.com/franchise500

The creator of visionary books like 'Saga' and 'Ex-Machina' discusses creativity, collaboration and what he keeps in his secret writing cave. (Hint: Pretty much nothing.)

A conversation with the co-founder of fun-first e-bike company SUPER73. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at howlifeunfolds.com

A peek behind the creepy curtain of how this horror classic came back to life.

The seemingly ageless actor talks about 'Cobra Kai,' his memoir, 'Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me,' and Long Island traffic.

David Adelman, founder of Darco Capital, on why he is betting big on carbon-neutral company Neutral Foods. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at howlifeunfolds.com

How saving animals will save us all from environmental catastrophe. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at howlifeunfolds.com

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The founder of Creamalicious gives us the scoop on launching the first Black-owned national ice cream brand.

The superstar novelist discusses his new memoir 'James Patterson by James Patterson.'

The hilarious writer, director and performer discusses his new one-man show 'Bruce McCulloch: Tales of Bravery and Stupidity.'

How this 16-year-old creator built a 6 million+ channel.

The super producer discusses the juggling act of art and finance required to bring movies to life.

Adam Sansiveri discusses his role as Managing Director and Co-Head of Sports & Entertainment at AllianceBernstein and why he chooses to back companies and entrepreneurs who have sustainability as a chief part of their mission. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at howlifeunfolds.com

The writer discusses writing for Batman, Captain America, and creating the Radiant Black universe.

The hilarious actor you know from 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' discusses his powerful new book 'Tough: My Journey to True Power.'

The restauranteur discusses his new show and what it takes to make it in the food biz. (Spoiler alert: It takes alot.)

The former 'Gold Rush' star is back with his own show 'Hoffman Family Gold.'

The wildly inventive baker and entrepreneur explains how she cooked up an unexpected career.

The preeminent documentary filmmaker discusses his new film 'Benjamin Franklin.'

The legendary actor answers the eternal question: Is 'The Wire' or 'The Sopranos' better?

The co-host of the "Quitters" podcast with Julie Bowen discusses the amazing things that can happen when you ditch stuff you hate and make room for great possibilities.

The relentless music manager and entrepreneur discusses seeing around corners.

Emily White, partner at Collective Entertainment, and musician/author Mike Errico discuss all things related to making money by making music.

Cirque du Soleil's Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board says if you aren't being creative, you are wasting your time.

Mike Zarnock really, really, really loves Hot Wheels. Really.

Head of CLG Greg Kim and pro player Juan “Contractz” Garcia break down the astronomical numbers behind the League Champion Series.