Mike Kane Cast

President of Wrestling Philip Stamper brings his brilliant self back to the Mike Kane Cast for another discussion of wrestling, technology and audience attraction. Recorded in September of 2021, the episode remains evergreen as the pandemic muddles on, and wrestling is still awesome. Phil's innocent here. I've been a bad editor. This is a 30 minute education on characters, streaming and the intersection between wrestling and technology. See Philip LIVE: 1/15 Ignite in Vero Beach, FL, 1/16 Revolver in Des Moines, IA. See Philip everywhere on social media @trustinphil

New Episode of the Mike Kane Cast Coach Josh Gerry - Just Get Started https://anchor.fm/mikekanecast iTunes | Android | Spotify Coach Josh Gerry is a pro wrestling trainer gaining a national reputation for his ability to train, strategize and motivate. The Winston-Salem, NC-based coach works closely with AML Wrestling and is developing talent for wrestling...and for life. We talk about Josh's early influences, his learning and teaching processes, and his hope to take his lessons to even more people. Visit Coach Josh on social media and get more info on live dates: Train with Josh here:   AML Pro Wrestling Training Center | Facebook FB:   Coach Josh Gerry | Facebook (@TheJoshGerry) IG: @JoshGerry TW: @TheJoshGerry Get more Josh Gerry here:   Josh "Coach" Gerry (joshgerry.com) Live Dates: Friday, October 8th, Future Stars of AML Wrestling, AML Pro Wrestling Training Center, Winston-Salem, NC Saturday, October 30th, AML Wrestling, Davie County Community Park, Mocksville, NC Wrestlecade Weekend "Revenge", November 26-28, Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC Say hello to Mike at mikekanecast@gmail.com

New Episode of the Mike Kane Cast Episode 57 Randy Chacon - Colorado Springs Wrestling anchor.fm/mikekanecast iTunes | Android | Spotify Randy Chacon is the owner and CEO of Colorado Springs Wrestling, an innovate and entertaining promotion. Learn from Randy about his roots as a wrestling fan and his fascinating entry into the world of promoting wrestling. This entertaining episode is perfect for understanding what it takes to build a loyal wrestling fan base. Come see CSW Live! CSW Slam Bash VI, October 30th 5pm MT, Sunshine Studios Live in Colorado SPrings, CO Visit Randy and CSW on social media and get more info on live dates: ​​​​Colorado Springs Wrestling | Facebook ​​​​Colorado Springs Wrestling (@csw_719) / Twitter ​​​​Colorado Springs Wrestling (@coloradospringswrestling) • Instagram photos and videos Say hello to Mike at mikekanecast@gmail.com

New Episode of the Mike Kane Cast Shaun Martens - The Veteran Presence anchor.fm/mikekanecast iTunes | Android | Spotify Alberta, Canada's Shaun Martens is both a young man and an established veteran. With over 15 years in the wrestling business, he is known for a rare combination of gritty toughness and star power flair. We talk about Shaun's early influences, his love of judo, the long Canadian road trips and more. Visit Shaun on social media and get more info on live dates: FB: ​Shaun Martens | Facebook IG: @headlineshaunmartens TW: @shaunmartens Get your Shaun Martens swag here: Official Merchandise Page of Headline Shaun Martens (prowrestlingtees.com) Say hello to Mike at mikekanecast@gmail.com

New Episode - Mike Kane Cast Episode 55: Rich Palladino Call It In the Ring Anchor.fm/mikekanecast iTunes | Android | Spotify Rich Palladino is a New England wrestling institution. Join us as Rich discusses his early fandom, his introduction to independent wrestling, as well as his incredible health journey. Rich on social media: @Rich.Palladino.7 on Facebook @RichPalladino on Twitter @ringsiderich on Instagram See Rich Live! 9/25 Limitless Wrestling Yarmouth, ME 10/7 Beyond Wrestling Worcester, MA 10/8 Chaotic Wrestling Tewksbury, MA 10/14 Beyond Wrestling Worcester, MA 10/15 Limitless Wrestling Hermon, ME 10/21 Beyond Wrestling Worcester, MA 10/23 Limitless Wrestling Yarmouth, ME 10/28 Beyond Wrestling Worcester, MA 10/29 Chaotic Wrestling TBA 10/30 New England All-Star Wrestling Rockland, MA Subscribe to IWTV https://www.iwtv.live/go/ONEFALL Beyond Wrestling Uncharted Territory Season 3 begins Thursday, Oct. 7th at the White Eagle in Worcester, MA every Thursday thru 12/30, streaming live on IWTV If you have any questions or comments, e-mail Mike at mikekanecast@gmail.com

Listen here: ​​​Mike Kane Cast • A podcast on Anchor Rick Recon has evolved over the years. He has transformed from a power lifter to a skilled pro wrestler who just happens to be really strong. His story of becoming fan later in life than most and his willingness to put himself out there for his dreams sets Rick Recon apart. See Rick Live: Saturday, September 25th, 2021 - 6:00 - 9:00pm Bayville Elks Lodge - 247 U.S. 9, Bayville, NJ 08721 Titan Championship Wrestling presents Warfare Tickets in Bayville, NJ, United States (ticketleap.com) Visit Rick on social media: Facebook: Rick Recon | Facebook Twitter: Rick Recon ターミネーター (@RickRecon1) / Twitter IG: 

Kaiden Koyama is one half of the Rocky Mountain Pro tag team champions JK POP. Kaiden talks about the latest with tag team wrestling, Rocky Mountain Pro, and upcoming events. Go see JK POP and Rocky Mountain Pro live in Denver tonight, 9/3/2021 at 8pm MT for a CHARGED tv taping at the Bierstadt Lagerhaus on Blake Street. Or, you can watch tonight's event LIVE on Twitch @rockymountainpro. Follow Kaiden Koyama and JK POP here: FB: Kaiden Koyama | Facebook TW: JkPop (@Jkpoppuroresu) / Twitter IG: Instagram Buy their amazing merchandise at: Official Merchandise Page of JK Pop (prowrestlingtees.com)

We've returned! Social Media expert Janie Ho (NY Daily News, Janie Co., former LinkedIn) is back to talk social media fundamentals for athletes and entertainers. Janie highlights the best uses of multiple platforms, networking ideas, and how to avoid pitfalls. Learn more about the value of impressions versus likes, high quality photography and even dating apps! Janie Ho is a digital strategist, LinkedIn expert, NYC photographer (portraits & events), speaker, analyst, food and travel connoisseur and all-around fun girl. Learn more about Janie here: bit.ly/janiewp #athletes #digital #entertainment #facebook #instagram #linkedin #networking #photography #pinterest #socialmedia #twitter #prowrestling #sports #comedians

Meeting people with respect and preparation is a critical part of a great career, relationship and life. We welcome back to social media, digital and online growth expert Janie Ho (bit.ly/janiewp). Janie is a senior editor of social media and digital growth at the New York Daily News. She is also an adjunct professor of social media at FIT, a guest lecturer at NYU and a speaker on how to leverage LinkedIn, social and growth marketing for personal, business and career. Janie enjoys teaching, speaking, training groups and companies, and podcast guesting on social, digital and online dating. Janie was a global account analyst at LinkedIn and a journalist at CBS, ABC, GQ, New York Magazine and more. As a current side business, she teaches people and companies how to leverage social, digital and media to drive results from their time online and in real life. She loves speaking about online dating strategies, as she worked as a growth consultant with many dating apps. She is also a photographer for hire, specializing in portraits and events in New York and beyond. Janie loves connecting with people, so please say hello on any social media platform — especially Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. (about.me/janieho) A native New Yorker, she involved in the New York tech, hospitality and media scenes in New York, as well as different nonprofits. She is a graduate of Boston College, where she was a football and basketball cheerleader, and lives in NYC. Janie will be back next week!

Eric "Oz" Ouimet has been learning pro wrestling from all angles! Wrestler, manager, editor, graphic designer, promoter...Oz makes it all happen. Does he sleep? This hard-working, innovative young promoter is making things happen in Quebec! Listen here to experience his passion, his effort and his unique perspectives on wrestling. You can reach Oz at www.fmlutte.com or https://www.facebook.com/FMLutte/. See FM Lutte Unscripted Live Volume 1 on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 8pm at La Boite, 35 St. Jacques, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec J3B2J6    

Eric Ligon has been wrestling for a while now - on at least 3 continents. He's seen a lot, learned a lot, and has much to teach. The Purdue graduate's versatility and intelligent perspective shine trough in this discussion. Most importantly, check out his social media and his work! FB: https://www.facebook.com/eric.ligon.1 Twitter & IG: @dynomitesoul219 See Eric live in the UK! Nov 23, APEX Pro Wrestling, Milton Keynes, UK Dec 7, Revolution Pro Wrestling, Portsmouth, UK Dec 29, Sacrifice Pro Wrestling, Leighton Buzzard, UK

NEW EPISODE - MIKE KANE CAST EPISODE 48 - GARRISAON CREED https://podcasts.apple.com/…/po…/mike-kane-cast/id1367079875 Iraq Veteran. Hearing impaired. Late bloomer. Success. Garrisaon Creed is a man who has lived and thought deeply about life and professional wrestling. His perspective on 1990's wrestling, training, ring psychology...all gold. Give this a listen. I hope to have Garrisaon back on the show someday. So good! Contact Garrisaon Creed: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbdy999 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrisaon_creed/  

NEW EPISODE - MIKE KANE CAST DAMIEN SAINT Damien Saint is one of those relative newcomers to wrestling who believes in immersion. With a 27 year theater background, he's not a newbie in front of a crowd, and he's bringing those lessons to his learning process in pro wrestling. Learn more about Damien's work as a referee and a manager and any number of other things. Listen in by downloading and subscribing to the Mike Kane Cast on iTunes, Android and Spotify. Forgive the echo, the content is worth it. Learn more about Damien Saint: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/damien.saint.12/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheDamienSaint

Josh Ashcraft has learned professional wrestling from the ground up. His analytical, experienced perspective will show you a side of wrestling that many miss out on. He's been a fan, a referee, a commentator and a manager. He knows the psychology of wrestling and its ins and outs as well as anyone can at his young age. To learn more, visit Josh on Twitter @joshashcraft

Tough Tim Hughes is making such rapid progress in wrestling and life that it's hard to keep track of it all. It was honor to talk to Tim again, as he is not the type of guy to talk himself up - he's too busy hitting the road, stepping up his game and investing himself and those he cares about. This interview is from mid-June 2019, so I think Tim has already gone to North Carolina with Bob Evans, but the future events are definitely worth checking out. My travels with Tim and his tag team partner Bob Evans are true growth experiences. They have made a believer of me with their positivity, skill and genuine concern for the people they entertain and work with.  Tough Guy Inc.'s Upcoming Events: 8/2 at Southern Wrestling Federation in Tullahoma, TN for a seminar and wrestling event. 8/3 at Tennessee Legacy Wrestling in Rocky Top, TN for seminar and wrestling. 8/4 at Prime Time Wrestling in Paris, KY for a seminar and wrestling. To learn more about Tim Hughes, check him out on Twitter @toughtimmy and on Instagram @toughtimmyh  

Today, we kick off the new season with entrepreneur and YouTube wizard Evan Carmichael (@evancarmichael). His brand of positivity and inspiration resonates with me. Evan partners with and helps coordinate the lessons of the world's greatest motivators and business strategists. His #TopTen and #MentorMe series have enriched my life by presenting actionable wisdom. Evan does not take it easy on me in this interview, and I am grateful to him for seeing what this podcast can be with more experience and commitment. Please visit Evan on YouTube. You will not be disappointed. He can be found on Twitter @evancarmichael  He is the voice of #believe nation, and will spark your belief in you. Please subscribe to the Mike Kane Cast on iTunes, Android or Spotify. You can visit us at www.mikekanecast.com or linktr.ee/kanetalking

Ed Wyrwicz is a graduate of Boston University and the American University of Beirut. This interview touches on Ed's experience living in the Middle East, and his years spent studying and following events in the region. This is an excellent general overview for those new to Middle East politics, but has something even for those who follow the region regularly.

Chris "The Hype" Henry a.k.a "The Ultimate Thrill Seeker" and "The Adrenaline Addict" is a 27 year old former U.S Marine, trained by Robert Gibson of Rock n Roll Express and A.R Fox. He has wrestled across the entire southeast region, most of the east coast, and some of midwest. His high-flying style and desire to entertain set him apart. To contact or book Chris, you can e-mail him at cthenry816777@yahoo.com. You can reach him on social media: https://www.facebook.com/CTHenry777 https://twitter.com/henryct777 https://www.instagram.com/adrenalineaddict777/ See his work at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBml_gdkeURKr7NRaD4LE0g  

NEW MIKE KANE CAST - NSFW - 18+ - Rip Rogers WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE AND STRONGER OPINIONS Rip Rogers is the greatest pro wrestling trainer of all time. He got there by being blunt, straightforward and sticking relentlessly to developing fundamentals in himself and in his students. His roster of former students includes John Cena, Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar and a lot of other superstars that you might have heard of. He also has trained many people that have gone on to teach pro wrestling at a very high level.  Here, Rip shares his psychology of wrestling and instruction, his own learning process and why failure cannot and must not be avoided. This podcast has no shortage of controversial opinions and f-bombs. The knowledge within has been hard-earned over many decades of experience and observation, and is a must for any wrestler, aspiring wrestler, fan or any adult who wants to learn about the art of teaching and learning pro wrestling. Disclaimer: Rip's views are his own. I don't know enough to argue a wrist lock versus a wristwatch with him. I was happy to listen.

Nick Lowary is back for Part 2. We talk internet beefs, business development, and his mentality. He's a young man who gives you honest insight into his drive, his confidence and his skills. His energy is infectious. You can buy his coffee at groundsharkcoffee.com and chat him up on Twitter @NickLowary. Any questions or comments can be directed to me at mikekanecast@gmail.com or at @kanetalking on Twitter & IG.Check out my blog at mikekanecast.com. Me write good.  

This new episode is full of energy. It's an exploration of the mind of a young entrepreneur. Nick Lowary is on the cusp of breaking through. His energy and focus are inspiring and admirable. His learning through formal and self-education, experience and martial arts has put him on a quest to build a unique coffee brand. You can find Nick Lowary at www.groundsharkcoffee.com and on Twitter @nicklowary

NEW EPISODE - MIKE KANE CAST - iTunes | Android Rob has taken control of his life, and has wonderful advice to help others do the same. We talk about serious issues like suicide, obesity, isolation and becoming a better man. It is raw and honest. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please seek professional assistance immediately. Contact a doctor. Go to the emergency room. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at Call 1-800-273-8255 If you are a man who is unhappy and needs to see an example of a man who has built himself up, Rob has a lot to tell you. You can check him out at robsays.net or on Twitter @robsays__ If you have any questions or comments, send them to me at mikekanecast@gmail.com.

Janz is back. Tell a friend. This week, part 2. We talk social organizations, changing ourselves first, and other points of wisdom. Talking to Janz was easy. This is a guy who knows what he stands for, and lives it. I look forward to meeting him in person sometime this year.  This is one of my all-time favorites.  Please forgive a background hum from reverb that sounds like I'm snoring - it pops up every 3 minutes. Check out Janz at barbarianrhetoric.com and on Twitter @SteelJanz.

Steel Janz is a father, a writer and a blogger. He discusses confidence, rhetoric, social media, health, masculinity and so much more. This is part one of a longer conversation. This is a dedicated father and thinker who has made extraordinary strides. Give it a listen! Check out Janz' writing at https://www.barbarianrhetoric.com On twitter: @steeljanz

I am not afraid of my scars. I am honest about my ignorance.  This Part 2 with Socrates is a reckoning of my lack of relationship success. And way more. It’s an exploration of virtue and attraction, of fulfillment and of the quest to meet a partner that is both virtuous and attractive. Also, it is about the quest to make myself more virtuous and attractive. Enjoy. Any feedback can be sent to me at mikekanecast@gmail.com

This is the first of a two-part interview with Socrates (@manningupsmart on Twitter), one of the true defenders of relationships in an era that makes them so hard to keep. We talk masculinity, feminism, manosphere, virtue, attraction and much more. There is a high degree of Jordan Peterson-style riffing aloud as I sort out my thoughts on these matters, as well as my own life experiences, shortly after getting healthier from a long-term medical condition. Socrates is an excellent guide. His new book, The Map, is now available at Amazon and is recommended reading. I am in the unusual position of loving people who identify as feminists, while being saddened by some of the more extreme, anti-family, anti-male clickbait and rhetoric out there in the media that declares itself feminist. What a waste. I myself use the term feminism and feminist in perhaps too blanket a fashion a couple of times, though Socrates and I clarify this point.  I want this to be a conversation that is ongoing. I want to interview a third-wave feminist in good faith within the next month or two. I think that dialogue and sunlight are the ways forward. I am always stunned by what we have in common and what problems that we can navigate and solve. Socrates lays out a vivid picture of the road ahead, and offers healthy relationships as a way forward. Please direct questions, comments, or offers to discuss this on the show to mikekanecast@gmail.com

NEW EPISODE - MIKE KANE CAST - iTunes | Android | Spotify Chas Dorman is the Associate Director/Director of Social Media (football, wrestling, men's lacrosse) for Penn Athletics. He is a huge fan of amateur and pro wrestling, and a great advocate for both! He talks Justin Watson and the Tampa Bay Bucs, social media and the athlete, the efforts to enhance safety in football, and the future of amateur wrestling in American universities. Chas also discusses the classic Boston-Philadelphia rivalry, and the fallout from the Super Bowl. Chas is a great guy and is smart and hilarious on social media. You can find him on Twitter @ChasDorman. You can root for his Quakers @pennathletics Please check it out and leave a review on iTunes, Android, Spotify, or at mikekanecast.libsyn.com. #college #collegesports #wrestling #football #collegefootball #socialmedia

    #prowrestling #indywrestling #promotion #publicrelations #media #maryland

NEW MIKE KANE CAST - iTunes | Android | Spotify Josh Ashcraft is one good bad guy. From crooked referee to devious manager, Josh Ashcraft and his quick wit will make your crowd react. He talks about his introduction to pro wrestling as a fan, his work at Ohio Valley Wrestling, sitting under the learning trees of Al Snow, James Long, Frank Miller, and Jim and Stacey Cornette, and Josh's huge growth in the business. We also discuss the great work of Brutal Bob Evans. This guy has a mind for telling stories and drawing fans. His gratitude for and service to wrestling is second to none. He has managed champions. He has reffed main events. He has done every job in the building. If you are a promoter who wants a top-notch consultant to help you do business, Josh will grow your knowledge. Check him out on Twitter @JoshAshcraft OVW Episode 1000 is coming! Check out the details at https://www.facebook.com/events/309476786480446/ and  "Please don't throw stones at the ring." -Josh Ashcraft #ovw #ovwrestling #ohiovalleywrestling #prowrestling #eastendvillain #referee #manager #badguy #goodbrother

NEW EPISODE - MIKE KANE CAST iTunes | Android | Spotify Tanner Guzy is a men's style expert and much, much more. He has thought deeply about masculinity, faith, tradition and what style MEANS. Your presentation to the world matters. Tanner talks clothes, morality and the manosphere, among other things. Amazing conversation.  Check out the conversation at mikekanecast.libsyn.com ( or at iTunes, Android or Spotify) You can find Tanner at http://masculine-style.com You can buy his book The Appearance of Power here: https://www.amazon.com/Appearance-Power-Masculinity-Expressed-Aesthetics-ebook/dp/B0778QQWQC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535893667&sr=8-1&keywords=tanner+guzy #style #men #masculinity #clothes #expression

NEW EPISODE - MIKE KANE CAST iTunes | Android | Spotify Dr. Shawn T. Smith is a clinical psychologist with many years of experience helping people with anxiety. His honesty and expertise really shine through here. I have wanted to talk about my obsessive compulsive disorder with everyone, but wanted to do it in a structured, useful way with an expert. Shawn also talks about relationships and growth and positive change. This is a highly personal episode and I want to thank Dr. Smith for his knowledge, skill and warmth. You can find the episode at mikekanecast.libsyn.com, or on iTunes, Android or Spotify. You can find Dr. Smith at www.docsmith.co He is on Twitter @ironshrink His Tactical Guide to Women is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Tactical-Guide-Women-Manage-Marriage-ebook/dp/B074DSGPH9/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&tag=ironshrink-20 Please leave a review on iTunes or Android. It helps a lot! Please e-mail me with any questions at mikekanecast@gmail.com   #psychology #anxiety #ocd #dating #comebacks

NEW EPISODE - MIKE KANE CAST!!! iTunes | Android | Spotify This couldn't wait until tomorrow. Hunter Drew is a gifted writer, speaker, and father, and is a man proud of being a man. This was a great conversation on leadership, masculinity, family, taking action and living well. This episode isn't for everyone. We get real about being a man in 2018.  If your experience or family is different, cool.  Craig James and Hunter are running September of Success, where 150 men are working through a 31 day straight campaign to help one another raise their standards mentally, physically, and spiritually.   It starts September 1st and ends October 1st   You can find the information about the campaign on TheFamilyAlpha.com Also, please check out Hunter's writing at thefamilyalpha.com. His article on drinking will make you appreciate his openness and quest to improve daily. Check it out at https://thefamilyalpha.com/2018/08/28/sobriety/

NEW MIKE KANE CAST! - iTunes | Apple | Spotify This is the funniest episode thus far. Kyle King aka K-Dos has a unique way of looking at the world. Intelligent, humorous and impish, K-Dos takes chances for his art. He has a refreshing perspective on many topics. We talk the economics of the rise of WWE in the 1980s, growing up a wrestling fan from birth, and the power and glory of Ralphus. You don't need to like wrestling to appreciate K-Dos' intellect and to laugh your ass off. Check us out on iTunes, Android, and Spotify, or at mikekanecast.libsyn.com! Please leave a review! It helps me improve the show! Also, email me with any questions or suggestions at mikekanecast@gmail.com.

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NEW MIKE KANE CAST - iTunes|Android|Spotify In this special episode, I got the privilege of talking with Sam Ford, Director of Cultural Intelligence at Simon & Schuster. Sam's range of expertise is incredible, and includes a few shared passions: Intellectual life, Kentucky, and, of course, professional wrestling. Sam shares his small-town roots and early love of the USWA out of Memphis, and shows how he has combined that love of pro wrestling with a deep knowledge of comparative media to become an expert who remains a fan! If you've ever turned on a TV set, this episode will inform and entertain you! (From samford.wordpress.com) Sam Ford is Director of Cultural Intelligence for Simon & Schuster, a CBS company. In addition, he is leading various initiatives of the Future of Work in Kentucky with the MIT Open Documentary Lab, the University of Southern California Annenberg School’s Civic Paths team, and other partners, and is a member of the Kentucky team taking part in the MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (REAP), the first U.S. region to ever be accepted to the program. As a Knight News Innovation Fellow with Columbia University’s Tow Center for Digital Journalism, he is co-leading the Community Stories Lab with Dr. Andrea Wenzel–work which received the inaugural Research Prize for Professional Relevance from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) in 2018. Sam also serves as a research affiliate with MIT’s Program in Comparative Media Studies/Writing and as an instructor in Western Kentucky University’s Popular Culture Studies Program. He is also co-founder of the Artisanal Economies Project. With Henry Jenkins and Joshua Green, Sam co-authored the 2013 NYU Press book Spreadable Media: Creating Value and Meaning in a Networked Culture, which was released in paperback in Spring 2018. The book has also been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Italian, Swedish, and Polish. It was named one of Strategy+Business’ 2013 Best Business Books and voted as a “Top 10 Best Marketing Book You Read This Summer” by the readers of Advertising Age. He is also co-editor, with Abigail De Kosnik and C. Lee Harrington, of the 2011 book The Survival of Soap Opera: Transformations for a New Media Era as well. He frequently publishes academic work on media fandom, transmedia storytelling, professional wrestling, soap operas, the marketing and communications world, and a range of other subjects.  In 2015, Sam launched and ran the Center for Innovation & Engagement at Univision’s Fusion Media Group (as FMG’s VP, Innovation & Engagement), which he ran through the end of 2016. In that role, he helped manage relationships with a range of academic, industry, nonprofit organizations, and other key communities that are focused on innovation and experimentation in storytelling or new ways of building deeper relationships with key audiences and communities. He also collaborated with teams throughout the portfolio company to foster, build, and scale new approaches to storytelling and audience engagement. The Center was the subject of a Harvard Nieman Lab feature, and projects the Center played a key role in designing were honored with a Shorty Social Good Award and a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award. Before joining Univision/Fusion Media Group, Sam worked for strategic communications and marketing firm Peppercomm from 2007-2015, where he was named both 2014 Digital Communicator of the Year and a 2014 Social Media MVP by PR News, as well as 2011 Social Media Innovator of the Year by Bulldog Reporter. During that time, Sam served as both a member of the Board of Directors of the Word of Mouth Marketing Association and as co-chair of their Ethics Committee. From 2005-2008, Sam was co-founder and later research manager of the MIT Convergence Culture Consortium. He also acted as co-organizer of the MIT Futures of Entertainment conference series from 2006-2012. Sam has been a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Inc. He has also written for Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, BusinessWeek, Advertising Age, The Huffington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, Harvard’s Nieman Lab, Knowledge@Wharton, Columbia Journalism Review, Poynter, Tribeca, Portfolio, Chief Marketer, CMO.com, PRWeek, PR News, The Public Relations Strategist, Communication World, O’Dwyer PR, Firm Voice, PropertyCasualty360, Global HR News, TABB Forum, SLAM! Sports, and various other publications. He began his career as a reporter and columnist for various Kentucky newspapers and, in 2006, won a Kentucky Press Association award for Best Feature. Sam has appeared in documentaries Soap Life, Who Shot the Daytime Soap?, and VICE’s Lil Bub and Friendz and has been quoted in/on, or had his work cited by, a wide range of publications/shows, including The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, The Financial Times, The Los Angeles Times, Mashable, CNN, APM Marketplace, BBC World Service, PRI’s TheWorld, CNBC, The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Quartz, Fortune, Forbes, Investor’s Business Daily, CIO, Hollywood Reporter, Les Inrocks, Asahi Shimbun, Nikkei, DePers, Harvard’s Nieman Lab, American Press Institute, Knowledge@Wharton, The Washington Times, HLN, Venture Beat, AdWeek, MediaShift, ESPN: The Magazine, Télérama, Mental Floss, Boing Boing, Slashdot, Buzzfeed, Metro, Reader’s Digest, CableFAX, Soap Opera Weekly, The San Jose Mercury-News, and MIT Slice of Life…and most proudly as trivia on Jeopardy! and NPR’s Ask Me Another, as well as The New York Times crossword. In addition to being a featured speaker at South by Southwest on several occasions, Sam has spoken or moderated at a wide range of in-person and virtual events, including National Association of Television Programming Executives (NATPE), Social Media Week NYC, Future of Storytelling, Front End of Innovation, Back End of Innovation, Media Insights & Engagement Conference, Planning-ness, Annual Insurance Executives Conference, Media Days Munich, NeoTVLab in Argentina, Cartagena Inspira in Colombia, Consumer Culture Theory conference, Console-ing Passions, Flow, and Social Media for Utilities, as well as events for MIT, the University of Southern California, Brown University, UC-Berkeley, Northeastern University, Aberystwyth University in Wales, Western Kentucky University, ESOMAR, the Public Relations Society of America, CTAM, the Advertising Research Foundation, the Association of Cable Communicators, the Word of Mouth Marketing Association, PR News, CableFAX, the Popular Culture Association, the Society for Cinema and Media Studies, the Association for Corporate Growth, the Luxury Marketing Council, the American Association of University Presses, the Association of Management Consulting Firms, the International Association of Business Communicators, the Association of National Advertisers, MarketingProfs, the Kentucky Press Association, the Kentucky Travel Industry Association, the Corporate Communication Leaders Forum, Donate Life America, Social Media Today, and a range of other forums. Sam received his Master’s degree from MIT’s Program in Comparative Media Studies/Writing and a Bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University as part of the Honors Program, where he majored in news/editorial journalism, communication studies, mass communication, and English, with a minor in film studies. Currently, he serves as a member of the inaugural MIT Graduate Alumni Council. He is also past chair of WKU’s Department of Communication Advisory Council and a member of  WKU’s Popular Culture Studies Program Curriculum Committee and the WKU Department of Communication Ad Hoc Curriculum Committee. Previously, he served as a member of WKU’s Young Alumni Council and WKU’s Advertising+Public Relations Professional Advisory Committee. Sam is also on the editorial board of USC’s Case Studies in Strategic Communication, the Organization for Transformative Works’ Transformative Works and Cultures, and Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal. He lives between New York City and Bowling Green, Ky., with wife Amanda and daughters Emma and Harper.

NEW MIKE KANE CAST - CHECK IT OUT! - iTunes|Android|Spotify This week, we meet with Alexander Severino Corrente to discuss his rapid rise at Rocky Mountain Pro. We talk about football, going from wrestling fandom to a wrestling career, being Canadian, style and much more. He discusses his battles with and respect for Mercury Yaden, and his hope for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This is a smart dude who has the discipline to go anywhere. Pay attention to this guy! Upcoming Rocky Mountain Pro Events from www.rmpwrestling.com 8/24 10pm @ The Rackhouse - Brews & Bodyslams Tour 8/25 Romero's K9 Club and Tap House - Face the Heat 9/8 Garfield County Fairgrounds - WANTED You can find the Mike Kane Cast on iTunes, Android and Spotify. Please leave a review and tell a friend! If you have any questions, drop me a message at mikekanecast@gmail.com

If you have a business of any size, you need to listen to this week's episode. This interview with digital strategist Janie Ho is the second episode of a two-part interview that can grow your business. This is news you can use in your life and career immediately. This week, we talk about how best to use your social media to get the results you desire. We talk about the platforms one by one, and Janie details clear paths to increasing your presence and impact, as well as increasing your business conversions. This is great knowledge shared by a supportive, wise expert who has taught at some of New York's great universities. ENJOY! Please download this episode and leave a review on iTunes or Android. It can also be found at mikekanecast.libsyn.com BIO:  Janie Ho is a digital storytelling and social media expert.  She is a lauded speaker (Enterprise Data World, DC) and a favored adjunct professor of social media at SUNY FIT, and guest lecturer at NYU.   Janie also teaches companies, entrepreneurs and job seekers how to leverage social, digital and media to drive ROI from your time online.  Janie is a former news and lifestyles journalist (GQ, NY Mag, BusinessWeek, CBS News), turned SEO and digital strategist (Trump Hotels), turned global strategic analyst at LinkedIn, where she managed the marketing, communications and data storytelling for some of LinkedIn's largest Fortune 500 clients.  At LinkedIn, she was an analytics presentation creator for 150+ events (logistics, content, marketing, briefs, production, experience, ROI follow-up) where her templates and plans were scaled globally for the highest-revenue strategic accounts team.    She combines tech, creative and journalism skills to train companies in content, marketing in the hospitality space, having been a restaurants and nightlife writer for New York Magazine and GQ. On the side, Janie is a portraits and events photographer, where she shoots personality, storytelling profile photos (50+ current peoples' LinkedIn photos), and events (weddings, parties and more).  She also shot 45+ business profile photos for the staff of the office of famed GE CMO, Linda Boff.    Her Janie Co. provides the following services: 1/ Photography – portraits, businesses, events   ✰ bit.ly/JaniePhotoSamples 2/ Speaking, corporate training, info sessions on how to leverage LinkedIn, social, digital marketing, tech, IRL marketing 3/ Consulting, editing, profile and SEO auditing, editing, optimization   Please say hi on her social! about.me/janieho

This interview with digital strategist Janie Ho is the first episode of a two-part interview that will have you happily taking notes. This is news you can use in your life and career immediately. This week's discussion is full of stuff to improve your dating life and use of social media. We talk about the dating apps and industry, the dos and don'ts of great pictures and profiles that attract the people you want, and much, much more. This is great knowledge shared by a supportive, wise expert who has taught at some of New York's great universities. ENJOY! Please download this episode and leave a review on iTunes or Android. It can also be found at mikekanecast.libsyn.com BIO:  Janie Ho is a digital storytelling and social media expert.  She is a lauded speaker (Enterprise Data World, DC) and a favored adjunct professor of social media at SUNY FIT, and guest lecturer at NYU.   Janie also teaches companies, entrepreneurs and job seekers how to leverage social, digital and media to drive ROI from your time online.  Janie is a former news and lifestyles journalist (GQ, NY Mag, BusinessWeek, CBS News), turned SEO and digital strategist (Trump Hotels), turned global strategic analyst at LinkedIn, where she managed the marketing, communications and data storytelling for some of LinkedIn's largest Fortune 500 clients.  At LinkedIn, she was an analytics presentation creator for 150+ events (logistics, content, marketing, briefs, production, experience, ROI follow-up) where her templates and plans were scaled globally for the highest-revenue strategic accounts team.    She combines tech, creative and journalism skills to train companies in content, marketing in the hospitality space, having been a restaurants and nightlife writer for New York Magazine and GQ. On the side, Janie is a portraits and events photographer, where she shoots personality, storytelling profile photos (50+ current peoples' LinkedIn photos), and events (weddings, parties and more).  She also shot 45+ business profile photos for the staff of the office of famed GE CMO, Linda Boff.    Her Janie Co. provides the following services: 1/ Photography – portraits, businesses, events   ✰ bit.ly/JaniePhotoSamples 2/ Speaking, corporate training, info sessions on how to leverage LinkedIn, social, digital marketing, tech, IRL marketing 3/ Consulting, editing, profile and SEO auditing, editing, optimization   Please say hi on her social! about.me/janieho

Michael discovers that mediocre isn't enough.

This week, Michael's progress stays flat, and therefore decides to take cardio more seriously. 

Graham Bell fearlessly speaks his mind. He details his rise from rural wrestling fan to pro wrestler with a great sense of perspective and humor. He tells you why there are no veteran wrestlers in Oklahoma, talks about the magic of Kevin Kelly and Brutal Bob Evans, and discusses the differences between tag team wrestling and solo competition. Graham is a fun guy with great stories. Enjoy this episode! Leave a review on iTunes or Android, and drop me an email at mikekanecast@gmail.com.

NEW MIKE KANE CAST EPISODE! Part 3 of the Trigger Warning Series “The Black Sheep” Dave Turner is a man of action. I talked to him a few months back, and saved it for the right moment. This is one of the best interviews that I’ve done, period. Dave goes into great detail about his background in pro wrestling. He talks about motivation and struggle, and gets honest about what it takes in a tough business. The 2017 Hangs With Bob Super Camp was a turning point for both of us. He tells us about the awesome work being done at Rocky Mountain Pro. He told me about Trigger Warning, and it has all come to pass. Anybody can learn a TON from Dave’s journey. Check it out on iTunes, Android, and at mikekanecast.libsyn.com.

Michael loses some weight. Shrinks his middle. Adds goblet squats in earnest.

This week, in Part 2, we talk with the spokesman for Trigger Warning, the Siberian Soldier, Vlad Balashov. He discusses his hard road to Denver, and his plans for taking over pro wrestling. We also get a chance to speak to his friendly handler, Mr. Blake Howard. This is for the old school wrestling fan!

Michael falls off the wagon for 3-4 days. Hobbled, he climbs back aboard.

This episode is part of a 3-episode special about one of the top factions on pro wrestling's independent scene: Rocky Mountain Pro's Trigger Warning. Chango Bronson is a globally accomplished grappler and a very dangerous man. Here he details his world-class grappling achievements, and lays out some of his goals and next steps. The three members of Trigger Warning - each smart, skilled, strong and dangerous - seek to take over Rocky Mountain Pro and the wrestling world. Check them out at www.rmpwrestling.com and at twitch.tv/rockymountainpro. If you are in Denver, watch them Sundays at 4pm MT on KCDOTV3. 

Michael makes steady progress this week, and lowers the goal weight to 205/15% body fat. Walking. Eating a small amount less. Sleeping at night.

Michael loses weight, reaffirms his commitment to diet, medicine, and walking, and seeks to add in more water and more squats.

Referee extraordinaire Chris Sharpe joins us this week. One of the great minds and super glue guys in wrestling, Sharpe is a man who knows his industry and craft at a VERY high level. He is multitalented, having designed my logo, and is also a great production guy. Always great talking to him. Chris and I discuss the Hebners, chain wrestling, Richmond Lucha Libre, being a country boy in Manchester, England, and so much more. If you are a wrestling fan, his knowledge will help you. If you aren't, you will like this guy so much as a person that you can't help but listen. Please leave a review on iTunes, Android, or on Facebook. Also, this week, wrestling lost one of the all-time great human beings in Matt Cappotelli. His kindness, faith and example will live forever. RIP Matt.

This past week, I had an awesome conversation with an old friend with a similar name that drove my social media political posting way the hell down. Two center-right Never Trumpers try to understand marketing, Senator Elizabeth Warren, social media, our own limits, policy, deep work, epistemology and specialization in the era of Trump and Facebook. We're just rapping here, and we have more questions than answers, but it's a conversation worth your time. It may make you mad. You might nod your head. I actually talk. This is awesome.

Michael gets his blood work back. Ruh roh.