The Legends Podcast

Alec Nyman, recurring guest and fellow podcaster, joins Ari and Sam to discuss Alec's podcast, It Still Slaps, as well as look back on their original NBA 2020-21 season predictions and share their thoughts on the biggest storylines from the season. Shockingly, not all of the preseason picks panned out for the trio, but luckily they still have the playoffs to get their mojo back!

Andrew Parker (15:02), founder of the Parker Daniels Kibort law firm and father of former Legends Pod guest Sam Parker, joins Sam (Mannheimer) and Ari to discuss a multitude of legal and political topics. Notably, Andrew explains his current case, where he is representing MyPillow in their lawsuit against Dominion Voting Systems, as well as shares some background on founding multiple law firms. Andrew also dives into some constitutional law, explains how Mark Davis, the owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, could be sued for emotional distress, and much more!

Good friend of the program Andy Margolis (26:00) joins The Legends Pod to discuss the many stories that make him a legend. Andy dishes on some of the projects and initiatives he took while serving as Risk Manager of AEPi IU, the time he committed grand theft golf cart while at summer camp, and much more. Andy also gives his take on living all over the US during the pandemic, using social media, and Indiana Basketball. Also, Sam and Ari break down the 2021 NFL draft.

Kai Robbins, a self proclaimed food obsessed recipe developer and digital creator, joins Sam and Ari to talk about her passion for creating unique foods, and how she wants to turn her love for cooking into something more. Kai runs currently runs an Instagram account dedicated to sharing new and exciting foods she creates, but she is in the process of scaling her business so she can reach a broader audience via various online platforms. Kai also shares some expert tips on what ingredients can vastly improve your own dishes, as well as the best places to buy them (hint: Trader Joes isn't one of them).

Sam and Ari are joined by Jacob "Junior" Recht to examine what it's like starting your career in radio broadcasting, as well as the current state of Pittsburgh sports. Junior also sheds some light on some classic tales from college, including the Speedo darty fit, the time he retook the ACT his senior year of college, and the time he wrecked/Recht a shed by driving his car into it. Sam and Ari also mourn the (hopefully) future loss of using the pandemic as an excuse to avoid obligations, challenge Jake Paul to a boxing match, and perform a deep dive into Sam's food allergies.

The Legends Pod is BACK from its hiatus and better than ever. Josh Yazdian - founder of Yaz Apparel, RetroWindbreakers.com, and owner of a plethora of Instagram accounts - joins Sam and Ari to discuss the ins and outs of the fashion industry, identifying trends, and much more. Also, Sam and Ari share what they've been up to, dissect IU basketball, the current state of social interaction, and the complexities of the human condition.

Zach Horowitz (15:09) joins The Legends Pod to talk about his many adventures over the past few years, which include a 9-month trip around the United States that covered all 50 states, a trip to Austria that saw him place third in the Red Bull Paper Airplane World Championship, and his experience starting a Little 500 team at Indiana University. Zach also shares some tips for being able to follow through with your goals, no matter how ambitious they may be. Beforehand, Sam and Ari talk about March Madness, NFL free agency, and Ari's future on CNBC.

For the Legends Pod's super sweet sixteenth episode, Ari and Sam are joined by Daniel Weiss (8:15), a manager at Turner Sports, to discuss the complex and rapidly evolving sports trading card market, dive into the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) like NBA Top Shot, and also go through what it's like to work in sports media. Whether watching live tennis card auctions online gets your blood pumping, or you just want to learn more about hot new markets, this episode is for you!

Daniel "Kuni" Kuniansky (11:52) joins Ari and Sam to discuss his vast experience working in the music industry as a tour manager for rappers like Waka Flocka Flame and Gorilla Zoe, his time as an NFL agent, and the recent creation of his own record label, publishing company, and management business. Kuni also talks about some of the legendary concerts he organized while in college, including an iconic Three Six Mafia concert, and Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller shows before they were household names.

Davis Clute, co-founder and CEO of Hiccapop, joins Ari and Sam to talk about founding and running his business - an innovative baby product company with eight-figure annual revenue - as well as the fundamental business strategies that landed him a spot on the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Retail and E-Commerce. In addition to his successful business, Davis also dives into his passion for teaching others about entrepreneurship and classic business strategies, which led him to author his book 'How to Start a Business (In 50 Pages)' which can be found on Amazon.

Andrew Feldman joins the Legends Pod (7:20) to discuss his experiences working as a video staff member for the Indiana, Elon, and most recently Clemson college football programs. Andrew discusses the role of a video coordinator, the experience of working with a perennial national championship contender, the 2020 College Football Playoff, and what the Clemson program looks like headed into 2021.

Former IU AEPi house director, and past president of the IU Greek Housing Directors Association, "Mom" Linda Lamirand (6:45) joins Ari and Sam for a hilarious, yet touching interview. Mom Linda discusses her time helping college students navigate life's challenges during formative times, the difficulties of hiring (and retaining) cleaning staff at a fraternity house, some legendary stories she has from witnessing years of collegiate debauchery, and much more. Hearing Mom Linda discuss events that took place during some of our fondest years from her perspective was truly something special, and this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Jose Furman (16:55) joins The Legends Pod to discuss what has led him to start his company, Trendseeker Traders, a platform helping investors make informed decisions when putting money in the stock market. Jose talks about the importance of cogent investing strategies, as well as what he looks for in companies he places his bets on. Also, Jose shares what drives his work ethic to achieve financial freedom. Sam and Ari also put on their tinfoil hats to explain what happened over the past week with GameStop, Reddit, and Robinhood. Disclaimer: the opinions discussed on The Legends Podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not certified financial planners or advisors, and what we share is not intended to be taken as specific financial advice.

Arielle Kaplan (6:40), sex influencer, host of the Balls Deep podcast, owner of hilarious sex meme Instagram account @whoregasmic, and Old Testament interpreter, joins Ari and Sam for a one-of-a-kind interview about how she came to occupy so many roles in such a unique industry. Pornography, Only Fans, and writing about your hookups, and many more juicy topics are discussed. Arielle also talks about her video series where she interprets stories from the Torah in a contemporary fashion. Make sure to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!

Matias De Rada, a professional filmmaker who has worked in over 40 countries, joins Sam and Ari to discuss his journey as an digital content creator highlighting the natural and cultural beauty of destinations across the globe. Matias shares his experience carving a path that led him to land his dream job at a premier travel marking and media company, and what ultimately led him to give that position up to bet on himself and become a freelance creator and director.

Ari and Sam are joined by Chicago basketball legend Jitim Young (13:53) to talk about being an all-conference player in college at Northwestern, playing overseas for ten years, representing the USA in the world 3x3 basketball championships, as well as the work he's doing now with his non-profit, his podcast (Let's Talk About it Chi) and much more! Also, Sam and Ari discuss the events that took place over the last week, and their personal experiences trying Chipotle's new cauliflower rice.

Barrett Rosenbaum (12:38), an account executive specializing in cloud-based software solutions, joins The Legends Podcast to discuss how to get off to a successful start to a career in sales, as well as writing strongly worded emails, what happens when you mix a torn ACL with a college spring break trip, and what it's like to deliver seltzer water to Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton! Also, Sam and Ari round out a disappointing finish to Indiana Football's season, as well as the end of No Dairy December.

Ari and Sam are joined by good friend Alec Nyman for the 2021 NBA season preview special. Alec provides feedback on previous Legends Pod episodes, and discusses his time living in Cleveland among other topics before diving into predictions for the upcoming NBA season (31:26).

High school hockey coach Ben Stein (21:18) joins Ari and Sam to talk about his experiences coaching, heated Chicagoland on-ice rivalries, overcoming his own set of challenges, and the time the fellas staged an invasion of an attorney's office in order to gain entry into a charity hockey tournament. Also, Ari and Sam eviscerate the Big Ten conference and College Football Playoff committee, and Ari provides an update on No Dairy December.

Sam Parker, a master's student studying Government Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security at IDC Herzliya in Israel/our Middle East correspondent (11:20), joins The Legends Podcast to discuss the current state of affairs in the Holy Land, what it's been like living in Tel Aviv for the past year, his experience serving on a jury in a criminal case, and much, much more. Also, Ari provides an update on No Dairy December, and IU football is examined, as is tradition.

Entrepreneur Garrett Greller (24:05), Co-Founder and Director of Marketing at Uncle Bud's Hemp, joins The Legends Podcast to discuss what it's like to start a business and expand into thousands of retail locations around the world. Also, Sam and Ari share what they're thankful for, and Ari embarks on No Dairy December (NDD).

Jake Newlander, AKA Jake the Trainer from Celebrity Sweat, joins the podcast to share the story of Celebrity Sweat (30:00 - 38:10), discuss going on a world tour with Def Leppard (38:11 - 44:05), provide tips for staying healthy and take us through his own fitness journey (44:06 - 1:09:26), tell us about athletes he's partnered with (1:09:27 - 1:15:50), and talk about basketball stories, such as when he won $25K from making a half court shot and his own David vs. Goliath story (1:15:51 - 1:26:16). Beforehand, Sam and Ari respond to feedback from listeners (0:10 - 6:09), call an election (6:10- 7:39), make birthday wishes (7:40 - 9:38), discuss recent news in the NBA (9:39 - 18:01), share hypothetical character trades between TV shows (18:02 - 26:10), and recap IU football's game against an Ohio State University (26:11 - 29:13).

Legend Zach Mekler joins Sam and Ari to talk about trusting the process, networking, changing your career, owning a home, and IU football.