Tame Your Talent

Brad J, tells the story on how he met Brad Nowell of Sublime 5 years before his death. Brad J goes into detail on their meeting at a Lala Palooza Concert in Irvine in 1991. Brad, gives his opinion on touring as Long Beach Dub Allstars instead of remaining Sublime. Bradley is truly missed, but his music will live on forever. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Vague is the key word here. What if you got news, that was gonna change your world in a huge and massive way, would you tell the world or keep it quiet? It's a great question, that Brad j has to deal with in this episode. it's left me scratching my head as well. 11 minutes you'll never get back. ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

If you want something bad enough it's worth the effort. Brad J, in this episode manifests job in surf announcing in just two years. From no surf announce experience to announcing Olympic Surfing on TV. You may be wondering how he did it? Wait no longer and listen to how he did it, in this fresh out the oven podcast for a Monday. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Brad Jay and family shed their yogurt jackets and sell the family froyo shop, and Brad Jay finally gets his 1st Olympic TV Job. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

This one is a tear jerker. Brad Jay goes into detail on the day the doctors told him his 7 year old son has cancer. Plus 7 weeks in Russia, and buying a frozen yogurt shop in Washington. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Podcast 99 delivers in a big way. Brad jay explains what it's like to finally after 10 years, to be at the height of his announcing career. Plus the lows of how he hated quitting his Los Angeles Dodgers Job. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Podcast 98 Brad Jay explains his mojo rising. With his 2nd Olympics coming up, birth of his 3rd child and landing jobs in both The NBA and MLB, Brad Jay's Mojo was definitely rising in a good way. Also, Jay discusses X Games being the reason he has a third child. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

The year was 2000 and Brad jay gets hired for his 1st Olympic Job. A second child on the way it was time for Brad to roll up the sleeves and get workin. 7 Olympics later it's time for some serious reflection on how it all began. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Some times you gotta be creative when trying to land that dream job. Brad Jay learned how to fake it until you make it in this episode. A can do attitude is important, in the world of freelance announcing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Remember Kinkos? That is where Brad Jay got his first lead into action sports announcing. Pregnant wife at home and wedding coming soon, Brad Jay got his start on his epic X Games Journey. Timing is everything in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Brad Jay explains how it feels to be at the highest point in your life, and then to be at the lowest point in your life a day later. A valuable lesson is learned in this episode. Brad Jay always says "Never burn a bridge, unless you are trying to not let the bad guys cross it first." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Worst to first in 1.5 years, 2 DJ titles, and getting paid 7 dollars an hour. That was the norm for Brad Jay 95-99. Getting fired with a pregnant girlfriend didn't help the situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

In this episode Brad Jay tells the story on how a hangover changed his life in a good way. Brad also talks about getting custody of his dog and cat after the divorce. Chapter 9, (Caller #9) "9th Caller" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Sometimes life doesn't go the way you expect it too. You got to move on and not dwell on the past, but focus on the future. Brad Jay, knows this all too well and explains what it's like to go through some life changing crap while keeping a positive attitude. Chapter 8 (Divorced and Fired) "9th Caller" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Ego rears its ugly head in this episode. Brad Jay loses a DJ Job to his wife at a seedy sports bar in Washington. Brad also goes into detail on moving too Maui after being fired in Santa Barbara. Living in the islands is not as glamorous you would think. (Chapter 7) "9th Caller" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Fired for skateboarding from a skateboard company. Brad Jay proves it can be done! In this episode, the mic goes out on opening day at Dodger Stadium and Brad has to jump into action to save the day, and announce the lineup for The Colorado Rockies. (Chapter 6) "9th Caller" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Raise your hand if your house has burned down at least once. Now, raise your hand if your house burned down 35 years ago and you still don't know how it burned down. I'm noticing Brad Jay, is the only one with his hand still up. you can put it down now Brad! Time to sit back by a nice cozy fire and listen to The J explain. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

What's it like to total someone else's car? Brad Jay explains in this episode, what's it like to total a classic Datsun 280Z and not even own it. This is a Chapter 4 sample of his new book "9 Caller" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

It's funny when you are 18, and you think you know everything. Brad jay learned a very harsh lesson in this episode. As Einstein probably said along time ago, Its better drop your classes than to fail your classes" (Chapter 3) College Failure --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Brad Jay breaks down his early roots in skateboarding, which eventually led him into his 1st professional announcing gig for ESPN 30 years later. It's almost like a Hollywood Movie, but not really. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

In this episode Brad jay takes you through Chapter 1 of his new book "9th Caller". Brad didn't even know who his real father was until he was 14, even though he was living with him since he was a kid! This stuff just get weirder and weirder for no reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

This episode Brad jay promotes his classic radio show in Santa Barbara ay www.ktyd.com . Brad also weighs in on Lia Thomas Swimming News. Other than that, its just Brad being Brad and keeping it like Switzerland, neutral ;} --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

This episode Brad Jay reveals how how he broke into the field of professional announcing. What Brad did to make it happen is still true today as one of the best ways to break into the business. check out www.tameyourtalent.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Brad Jay explains what it was like growing up on the tough streets of Malibu in this podcast. Plus an insight into the Hollywood Lifestyle of the rich and famous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

When you are famous, you have to be careful where you go. You never know if you are gonna run into some International spies out to get you. If you are JCVD you bring the body guards. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Holding a grudge is not good for your health. Brad Jay discovers in this track, to be like a goldfish and have a short memory. Not sure, if Brad knows the actual memory length of a goldfish, but he is sure it is short from watching A Ted Lasso Episode on Apple TV. Brad J Quote: "As a Freelance Professional TV Commentator, Radio & Podcast Host and Live Event Host, it is better to have the memory of a goldfish than an elephant" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

You ever wonder what you would smell like after being in a hotel for almost 7 weeks? Of course not, nobody really thinks like that. Well, actually Brad Jay thinks like that, and explains it in this episode called "Smell Ya Later" Listen to this podcast with your windows down please. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

It's time for Brad Jay's Overall Impression Scores, from The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Chance of Brad-i-tude after 6.5 weeks in Beijing, Above Average! It started chaotic, and ended spooky. Hopefully this is the last wrap up of 3. ;] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Do you ever wonder what travel from Beijing to another country is like in this current situation? Brad Jay, finds out first hand in this spooky 30 hour trip from China to California in a very surreal travel experience. See the video, on The Tame Your Talent YouTube Page. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Brad Jay breaks down the Olympic future USA Snowboarding after finishing announcing all snowboarding events from The Beijing Olympic Winter Games and The Beijing Paralympic winter Games. From Shaun White retiring to Chloe Kims dominance. What does the future hold? Drop in and find out in this latest episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

In this episode Brad J explains what a closed loop is here in Beijing. Plus 42 days of Co-vid testing is crazy. Throat swabs everyday and salad for breakfast. Let's not leave out the weak ass beer. Brad Jay also takes the time to reflect on he got here. Was he lucky or did he make this happen years ago? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

In this episode, Brad Jay has to explain to his father, that the military is not for him. Even when Brad's Dad told him skateboarding wasn't going to take him anywhere, he still followed his dreams. Naysayer after naysayer kept telling Brad to reevaluate his life goals. It seemed everyone at one point tried to tell him what was best for him. The key takeaway here is, to follow your dreams. Don't quit your day job, but follow your dreams and your passions. Working in the field that you love, is like never working a day in your life! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

In Podcast 73, Brad Jay dives head first into getting fired, and turning it into a positive. Brad Jay was fired from 3 separate jobs and used it to his advantage and still does to this day. So the next job that lets you go, use that to better yourself down the road. Big shout out to Canada, Sweden and USA for getting on board The Tame Your Talent Podcast! Subscribe to The Tame Your Talent YouTube Page as well! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Instead of complaining about it, do something about it! You know the old saying, "Don't Let The Man Keep You Down". Brad Jay learns from this, and it only fuels the fire for success. There are gonna be plenty of naysayers trying to get in your way in life. Actions speak louder than words, all the time!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Do not complain about what you get paid once you agree to a certain amount. You need to negotiate a better deal. Brad Jay, learns this the hard way once again, and it almost cost him his job. Thats why Brad Jay always says, "you don't get paid what you deserve, you get paid what you negotiate. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Sad but true. Brad Jay learns a very valuable lesson early in his successful announcing career. Sit down and be humble, learn how to take a compliment without being a complete A-hole. Being cocky is not conducive to a great career. People will want to work with a person that is humble and not a fricken jerk. Fellow workers, starting telling Brad that he had Braditude and that wasn't a good thing as he found out. Catch more flys with honey than vinegar. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Brad Jay, explains how getting fired changed his life for the best. Pushing the haters a side, was the best thing he could have ever done. when one door closes, another door opens. In the world of announcing , you must stay resilient and move on. don't take things personal, just show the people that let you go, that you are better and stronger than they will ever be! onward and upward!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Brad Jay explains how he got his start as Professional TV and Radio Commentator. It all started because he was caller #9. It's the little things in life, that have major factor in who, and what you become. Being a professional tv commentator isn't easy, but Brad Jay shows you, it takes hard work and determination to realize your dreams. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Brad Jay goes into great detail on his 7 week experience in Russia. Your mental stability is so important traveling the world, Brad Jay soon learns. Almost being tossed out of an airport in St Petersburg Russia, to fighting get paid for his work can work against you in the long run. After arriving home from 7 weeks in Russia, Brad's wife takes all the money sink into a family business. You cant this stuff up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Go on a crazy trip with Brad Jay as he goes into detail, on how he was almost robbed and murdered for 12,000 Dollars in Rio de Janeiro back in 2007. Its the reason why he turned down a job at The 2016 Rio Olympic Games. As Brad put it ain't easy traveling in the world country with 12,000 Dollars in your wallet. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

In this episode Brad Jay cause an International incident flying from Germany to The USA on United. He also discovers its nearly impossible to find ice in Germany to get your beers cold in your hotel bathroom sink. It's true they drink warm beers in Germany. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Brad Jay tackling all the stories for The 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games. In this episodes Brad Jay covers "The Frozen Penis Episode" The story of a cross country skier from Norway that almost froze his junk off competing in below zero temps. Where are the glove warmers when you need them? Brad Jay recommends you listen to the song from King Missile, "Detachable Penis" after listing to this podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

With The Olympics in the rearview mirror time for Brad Jay to focus on The 2022 Paralympic Winter Games coming up next. Also Brad Jay deals with Covid Daily Testing Protocol. Its not easy being a Professional TV Commentator in the age of Covid, but Brad is handling in the best way possible. Brad's favorite quote "Think Positive and Test Negative" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

These are the true feel good stories from snowboarding at The Beijing Olympic Winter Games. Brad Jay has been on site in Beijing since the start of The Olympic Winter Games and will continue to report from The Paralympic Winter Games next. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Today Brad Jay had the pleasure of announcing Shaun White's final run in Beijing for The 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Sad to see him go, but he definitely left his mark on snowboarding. The world of snowboarding owes him a lot for what he has meant to the sport all these years. Farewell Shaun White!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Lindsey Jacobellis finally gets her redemption and The Olympic Gold Medal after 16 years today. Shaun White qualifies for The Olympic Finals in Snowboarding Halfpipe on his final run. Haters proved wrong again! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Brad Jay goes on a massive Olympic Rant with a positivity approach. Keyboard warriors take note on this one. Tune into Brad Jay streaming live on The Peacock with all of The Olympic Snowboarding live for Beijing China. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

This episode Brad J covers the shady media coverage of a recent crash at The Olympic Games. Plus Brad J breaks down the story how he pissed off The entire Figure Skating Federation with his Braditude! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

In this episode, Brad J discusses Covid Craziness, X Games being sold, throat swabs and how safe it is in Beijing for The Olympic Games. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Yep, it's true I saved X Games! X Games is for sale, for about 40 million dollars. A group from The Phoenix suns came out to see the product a couple of weeks ago with me on the mic. Lets just say they were stoked and they might just cut that check. Also day 2 in Beijing. If I've learned anything out here, is that I have a gnarly gag reflex. daily throat swabs almost make me throw chunks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

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