Gut Check Uncut

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut Podcast, Todd and Brandon speak with Crossfit Games Athlete and wine-maker, Margaux Alvarez. This Las Vegas native made her CrossFit Games debut 2013 only about 2 years being in the sport. In 2015 she was the 9th Fittest Women in the World and then joined the team games taking 7th. She's an athlete, coach, mentor, owner, and now owner of “The Goat Wine”. Listen to her incredible story of hard work, perseverance, working through tragedy, achieving the unimaginable in the CrossFit World, to owning her own wine company, and…a long drive champion?! Oh wait, and a NBC Titan Games Athlete?! Is there anything she can't do?!

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut Podcast, Todd and Brandon speak with Real Estate guru, David Alan Dodge. This St. Louis native has been in the real estate game since he was 20 years old. Since then, he and his company “House Sold Easy” have wholesaled over 500 homes and has over 60 rental property under management. He also co-authored “The Ultimate Guide to Wholesale Real Estate”. Somehow amongst all of this he has a podcast called “Discount Property Investor” that teaches people about wholesaling and tips and tricks about marketing, land-lording and rehabbing. If you have every had ANY interest is real estate, or even starting and running a successful business, this is the listen for YOU!

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut Podcast, Todd and Brandon speak with Adriana Bucci. She is a narcissistic abuse recovery coach based out of Toronto, Canada. She has gone through so much in her young life from being raised by a narcissist, found herself in tremendous physical pain which actually stemmed from non-physical causes. Conversation goes deep into coaches vs therapists vs psychologists, how to identify a narcissist in your life or even yourself, and how to maneuver through scenarios. Are Todd and Brandon narcissists themselves?! LISTEN to find out! 

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut Podcast, Todd and Brandon speak with Elizabeth Sutton. Elizabeth is an artist and New Yorker through and through. She is a star on the rise, finding herself on the Forbes Next 1000, which is the top up and coming small business entrepreneurs in the United States. The list of her art and product lines is too long to list but she has clients including Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Karolina Kurkova and the one and only Pitbull. She's also gotten notoriety from her collection being show with Ryan Serhant on “Million Dollar Listing”. Elizabeth is a single mother of two who lost it all and now built a massive business as a successful, proud woman and mother. Check out her incredible story of how she got here, where she's going, and the heartbreak and tragedy along the way.

On this episode of Gut Check Uncut Podcast, Todd and Brandon speak with the hilarious Shaun Latham. Shaun is known for his no-holds-barred style humor which fit in perfectly with the hosts of Gut Check. Shaun's first television appearance was on Season 1 of Comedy Central's “Stand Up Revolution” which jumpstarted into SO much more. He ended up being the co-host of the insanely popular Pat McAfee Show and then his hilarious platform on Barstool Sports, “20 Dollar Chef”. Get ready to laugh your ass off during this episode and check out the story of Shaun's new endeavors into the world of,…cornhole?!

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut Podcast, Todd and Brandon speak with Adam Deering. This self-made entrepreneur has one hell of a story. A classic rags to riches story riddled with ups, downs, alcohol, drugs and everything in between. He tells his incredible story of going from nothing to having it all, losing it all and then building himself back up to the best version of himself in the present day. Adam is a market-disrupter and a true “sales guy” to the core. This genius business-minded guy has grown his empire to pay for the most sought after and priceless thing in the world: time. And that time now affords him the freedom to be the true family man that he is, while letting his businesses work for him. This is a classic “multiple listener” episode you won't want to miss. 

Dom Faussette defines leadership, authenticity and has the upbringing to prove it. He fought a severe stutter growing up, but it didn't stop Dom from becoming one of today's premier speakers! He fought for us in the United States Air Force as a K9 handler! He also served as a police officer protecting the people of Jackson, Mississippi! Now, this extraordinary human fights every day dedicating his time to develop and encourage vulnerable leadership! Today, he's a certified speaker/coach with the John Maxwell leadership team, an author and CEO of Think. React. Lead. Changing the lives of many globally. He's been on stage with some amazing speakers, even Gut Check Uncut's own, Todd Speciale. Get ready for some extreme truths, some are afraid to mention, but Dom injects into the souls of the masses!

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut Podcast, Todd speaks with Nick Anderson. Nick was the first draft pick every drafted by the Orlando Magic in 1989 as the 11th overall draft pick in that years NBA draft. This Chicago native and alumni of University of Illinois would go on to play over a decade in the NBA with the Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies. Nick has some amazing stories including going toe-to-toe with Michael Jordan. Check out this NBA legend!

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut Podcast, Todd and Brandon get in depth with Paul Blanchard. Paul Blanchard is the President of Habit Finder. Considered a habit dynamics expert, Paul has spent the last 14 years as a professional speaker, corporate trainer, business leader, and coach focused on inspiring and teaching creators, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers how to increase performance & income, and deepen relationships and fulfillment. When this guy talks, you may find yourself in a trance getting lost in his straight knowledge, genius and charisma. Brandon completed the Habit Finder test minutes before the podcast and Paul is able to pick his personality apart within seconds, SPOT ON! You won't want to miss this!

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut Podcast, Todd and Brandon sit down with Chris Rood. As the #1 wholesaling mobile home park investor in the country he has amassed over 22.5 million dollars in real estate assets. From authoring his best seller, "The Source of the Deal" to being on stage with Grant Cardone, Chris is no bum. But while his forte is real estate and his road to success wasn't a smooth one, the conversation gets real about politics, schooling and more. Chris's unapologetically polarizing views on society is the reason he is the perfect Gut Check guest.  You will NOT want to miss this one!

Tu Lam is the epitome of many things. He's a loyal military member, a highly trained martial artist, weapons expert, firearm tactician, teacher, and finally a soft-spoken and caring individual who literally changes lives every day. In this episode of Gut Check Uncut, you'll get to know the real Tu Lam. And most notably, the struggle he went through and the daily practices and beliefs that has made him the man he is today. Tu Lam retired from the United States Army as a Master Sergeant after 22 years of service. Over the course of his career he deployed to over 20 countries, including warzones and running counter-terrorism operations in the Philippines, Iraq and Libya. He's inspired by the character "Ronin" from the video game, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare". The creator of the game, Infinity Ward, reached out to him because of his expertise in martial arts so that they could capture his hand-to-hand weapons combat movements. Don't skip ONE SECOND of this episode because when he speaks; you listen. 

If you're looking for someone to hold your hand and tell you what you want to hear, then keep moving. In this episode of Gut Check Uncut, Todd and Brandon speak with Jason Sisneros. As raw and real as it gets, Jason speak to leave an impression and changes lives by reaching into your comfort zone and destroying them one word at a time. He's the founder of Anton Jae Global which tears businesses down and builds them back up to high performing, money making machines. He believes in helping good people earn more money so they can do more good!Dive into this episode for some hard truth, tough love and a plethora of business gold that will allow you to rise to new heights!

On this episode of Gut Check Uncut, Todd and Brandon speak with Flip Rodriguez. He's an 11 time Ninja Warrior Veteran, stuntman and a speaker who's working to change the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse. By sharing his story he helps others find peace. Flip is on top of their list for one of the most raw and authentic guests ever on the show! While he pours his heart out on this episode reliving the toughest moments in his life, he proves that happiness, success and self-worth are all possible through it all!You do NOT want to miss this episode!

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut, Todd and Brandon speak with Tommy Vext. This rock singer and songwriter is best known for being the lead singer of Bad Wolves, Snot, and short stint as lead in Five Finger Death Punch. He also has one of the most viewed music videos on the internet with almost half a billion views of his cover of “Zombie”. This episode delves into Tommy's past, which even Hollywood writers couldn't make up! Finally, Tommy let's loose in the MOST controversial episode to date. This one isn't for the faint of heart. Listen at your own risk. 

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut, Todd and Brandon speak with Ben Mursesan, aka “Ben Humble”. As the oldest of 9 kids, he escaped communism and now today owns the largest private mortgage company in Southwest Ontario and continues to spread his message to the betterment of others in life and business. Ben isn't your average business man, he TRULY cares about his team and the people in his tribe. Get ready to get invaluable information on how to build an incredible team, scale your business, and most importantly becoming and maintaining to be a better human!

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut, Todd and Brandon speak with Terri Cole. Talent Agent for the stars turned Psychotherapist gets into intense conversation about boundaries. The author of “Boundary Boss” gives in depth insight on knowing your boundaries in relationships that are crucial for success with your partner in your personal life OR business. She even gives some invaluable relationship advice to the hosts as the conversation goes from general to very, very personal.

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut, Todd and Brandon speak with Matt Manero. He's built a long standing business from ground up and has financed over a BILLION dollars in business. The CEO, author and speaker tells his story of how he went from a “in your face dictator” type of leader and transformed into one of the most caring yet powerful CEO's in the world who's respected by everyone from his employees, peers and mentors. One of the most incredible podcasts you'll ever hear, listen and watch as the mountain of a man, Matt Manero, gets emotional in telling his story and shares the importance of building a culture for success. 

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut, Todd and Brandon speak with the founder of “AlterCall”, Ryan Blair. He tells his story of going from a member of a gang as a juvenile to running a multi-million dollar tech company, and finally to his current chapter of helping the mind and spirits to anyone in reach through AlterCall. He's one of the most polarizing and “chill” spirits the show has ever spoken to and shares his personal history of almost going to prison, poppin' bottles every night, investing massive companies, and going through his own personal struggles.

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut, Todd and Brandon talk to the man, the myth, the legend Victor Antonio. One of the most respected Sales trainers in the world, Victor gets REAL about business, sales and marketing. While he's been on stages with Grant Cardone, and has thousands of hours of content accessible through his platforms, he reveals things to the hosts that have NEVER been heard before.

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut, Todd and Brandon speak with the founder and CEO of Lightspeed VT, Brad Lea. As one of the most sought after speakers in the world, he's worked with Grant Cardone, Daymond John, Jordan Belfort and Ed Mylett. Brad is known for his raw, real and direct personality and has an incredibly entertaining, yet informative conversation with the hosts about everything from business, keeping it real to get to the money, and his days as an actor. 

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut, Todd and Brandon speak with powerhouse Danelle Delgado. A mother of three who went through hell and back to now running a multi-million dollar business and being on the cover of Forbes Magazine. The “Maker of Millionaires” goes in depth into her story, the mindset it takes to becoming a winner regardless of what life throws at you, and her focus on gratitudes. 

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut, Todd and Brandon talk with David Meltzer. He's the former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment Agency, which is the inspiration of the classic movie, “Jerry McGuire. He's also the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, a 3 time international best-selling author, Top 100 business Coach, Executive Producer, and one of the most sought after speakers in the world. This episode is without question a multiple listener as he drops nugget after nugget and speaks about his mission of empowering a BILLION people to be happy. He's made millions, lost it all, and built his business and himself back up 10 fold and gives real insight into how he did it and tips on how we can all use the tools that've gotten him to where he is today. 

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut, Todd and Brandon speak with the #1 Real Estate educator in the world, Tom Ferry. As the founder and CEO of Ferry International, he has amassed a real estate empire around education, training, and making other people better at business and building their own empires. He gets in depth about what it takes to build a winning team, how to scale your business, and how to succeed in business through any roadblock including recessions, bubbles, and world pandemics. 

In this episode of Gut Check Uncut, Todd and Brandon speak to one of the greatest speakers and content creators of our time, Evan Carmichael. Typically he is the one doing the interviews with people like Gary V, Matthew McConaughey and Grant Cardone. Here, Gutcheck flips the script and gets real with Evan and start the podcast with a question that amongst the thousands of podcasts he's been on, has NEVER been asked. Author, YouTube content creator with over 3 million subscribers, and world renowned speaker are only a few of the titles he holds. But, you're about to see a side of Evan that has never been seen and would usually cost tens of thousands of dollars as a one on one client. 

Gut Check gives the masses a raw, uncut dose of reality that's needed in todays world.From business, sales, branding, motivation, inspiration, coaching and more.Join hosts Todd Speciale and Brandon Biskie for a unique, untold, unapologetic look into the lives of todays top experts!