The Scott Kaplan SOLO Podcast

San Diego entrepreneur and former NBC 7 meteorologist Jodi Kodesh, talks with us about her daily digital weather report sponsored by SDCCU, how she didn’t let the loss of her job stop her from doing what she loves, and her new venture, Level Up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent King, dad of Chelsea King who was kidnapped and murdered 9 years ago, talks with us about those horrific days, how he and his family is doing now, and their ongoing work to keep kids safe through their foundation chelseaslight.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Scott is joined by retired Navy SEAL Mark Divine. Mark is the Founder of SEAL FIT and The Unbeatable Mind Academy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Bertetto is the CEO of Trib Total Media in Pittsburgh. Jenn tells us how dark days and difficult decisions lead to a successful transformation of a newspaper company to a multimedia power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s SOLO podcast features Ironman voice Mike Reilly. We talk about the history Ironman Triathlon and how the race is every competitors metaphor for the challenges of real life! Check it out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined Linda Welby. They talked about Linda's radio career, her battle vs breast cancer and coming back to the radio show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott takes three of his closest friends to one of his favorite local spots, Pacific Coast Grill, to solve the world's problems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined by Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Kaplan took his recording equipment to the Swoopin D tailgate and talked to everyone who stopped by the first ever Fleet game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott recaps his trip to Atlanta for Super Bowl 53 and plays two interviews that did not make the air. First with Dave Meltzer and also Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Nantz will call Super Bowl 53 on CBS, he joined Scott to talk about how he times his busy schedule, his new line of clothes and his wine, The Calling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annie Lawless is the first female featured in our new monthly series, "Bad Ass Bitches". Annie created and sold juice out of her apartment, sold her company for $90 million, and now is on to her second hit business venture creating clean makeup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined by the GM of the Pechanga Arena, Ernie Hahn. Is Ernie Hahn running for mayor on San Diego? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One year after the legalization of cannabis in California, CEO of C4 Distro, Eric Spitz, explains what that first year means to the industry. Eric has over 20 years executive experience launching and managing businesses in new and complex industries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Lampley talks about the history and the end of an era after 45 years with HBO Boxing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Cunningham, former NHL player for the Boston Bruins and Arizona Coyotes organizations, joins Scott to tell his story of resilience, determination, and heart! Two years ago, Craig collapsed on the ice in complete cardiac arrest, receiving CPR for 90 minutes. Craig underwent a rare surgical procedure that saved his life, but was not without complications. His amazing story of overcoming adversity will inspire you this Holiday Season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Pearlman, best selling author of many books, joins Scott to talk about his new book, Football For A Buck, The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL. Jeff tells Scott hilarious stories about the research he did to write the book, including Trump's involvement in the USFL. As Jeff put it, "Past is prologue!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest is former Navy Seal Commander and trainer, actor, best selling author, and mentor Rorke Denver. Rorke talks about his amazing life, and succeeding through team work and focus. "If you look at less, you will see more!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined by the legendary Steve Fisher. They talk about retired life, his son Mark continuing to coach despite having ALS, his upbringing, his thoughts on Soccercity v SDSU West and the upcoming SDSU Basketball season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Babbitt was a 3rd grade gym teacher, turned Ironman competitor. He followed his passion and started Competitor Magazine, which he sold, earning him far more than a 3rd grade teacher makes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEO of Havas Edge Steve Netzley talks about starting his business in a garage, the feeling of failure from his divorce, working because he wants to and the $1 billion his agency will bill in 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Duffy talks about the early days of working for Tony Robbins, then selling a private jet company to Richard Branson, hitting bottom through the recession 10 years ago, and rebuilding! Scott has published two books. Check them out on scottduffymedia.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyson McDowell is to business, what Doogie Howser was to medicine! A kid who started making money real early, building computers, then blowing it on girls! By the time he was 18, he was in business while his friends were going to college. Tyson is a brilliant businessman, who learned in the real world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Scott met up with his long time friend and cycling buddy, Dave Vigil. Dave is a former Qualcomm executive, now President of Pinarello US, a high end Italian bike manufacturor. Check it out to learn how Dave started at Qualcomm for $65k/year, rose the ranks, and made the change to running the US division of an Itialian bike company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Wolkov, CEO of the Del Mar music festival, KAABOO, talks with Scott about how KAABOO came to be, the booming music festival business, and the importance of the customer experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Tommy John, famous name, not the surgery guy, his son, who has written a book entitled 'A Sports Parents Survival Guide'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why would anyone run 102 miles? Because he can! Former Army Ranger, Iraq War Veteran Ben Brown joined the pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Volume 32 of the Scott Kaplan SOLO Podcast, I got together for lunch at The Brigantine with Hall of Fame and Triple Crown winning jockey, Mike Smith. Mike tells us the story of how 11 year old Mikey in New Mexico learned to ride, race, and become the best in the world!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trevor Hoffman was recently inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He and his son Quinn sat down with me talk about how Trevor is able to remain so normal through all his success, his moms upbringin in war torn London, his dads musical career, the families move to Southern California, his Hall of Fame speech and how he developed into a pitcher after coming up playing shortstop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corky Mizer is to Scott, a business mentor, a father figure, an all time Great Friend. Yes he is best known for his catchy radio ads, but Corky might be the real 'most interesting man in the world'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the age of 14,Tim Jackson was in and out of jail. At 26 years old, it looked like Tim was finally going away, for a long time, 20 years. But in prison, Tim changed his life, renounced his gang, learned a business, and was out in under 9 years. Now Tim is an aspiring entrepreneur, and a family man who wants to help others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ari Segal went from President of the Arizona Coyotes the the same title with the Los Angeles Immortals, who are a professional E-Sports team. Kids making real money playing video games most people over 35 have never seen or heard of. This week Ari introduces us to pro gaming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I had the chance to sit and visit with US soccer superstar, Landon Donovan. Landon's story of how he grew up, signed with an agent at age 16, and moved up the ranks in the soccer world, is incredible and riviting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Loring's grandfather told him as a child that the hamburger was the perfect food. Now Dean is the founder of the Burger Lounge one of the fastest growing chains in the country he joined me to tell his story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Pugh is a pioneer of SoCal sports radio. He created and cultivated the Scott and BR radio show starting in 2001, and has touched every sports radio personality in SD/LA in the last 20 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father's Day special with Charlie, Scott, and Justin Kaplan, two of whom had big birthdays recently on the same day, #70 and #18! It's three generations of Kaplan men together celebrating high school graduation, birthdays and Father's Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Point Grad, lacrosse athlete, Green Beret, Army Captain and bad ass Captain Ben Harrow who literally lost both legs for America is this week's guest to talk about how his life changed in an instant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks pod starts by handing off a lucky piece of wisdom I found, snooping around two guys houses, then comedian Jason Lawhead and new 1090 morning host Steven Woods make the first guest appearance in my new home studio, no agenda with these two, other than to say, they seem to be on parallel paths, and I wanted them to meet, but wait till you hear how it played out. Finally, breathe and let shit happen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Founder of Save Our Bolts, David Agranoff, is still fuming about the Chargers leaving San Diego. He is convinced the team tanked the election and his anger is directed straight at Dean Spanos. David turned his anger and used it write his new sci fi horror novel, with a character based on Scott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Scott sits down with ex-Padres closer Heath Bell. From Heath Bell's house in Poway, the guys discuss the current state of the Padres (as Heath is very unclear and does NOT understand the current plan for 2021). Heath Bell also talks about his post baseball career as it has transitioned into a life of fiscal responsibility: incorporating a venture into cold brew coffee and managing his family's assets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Bowles sold his house, pulled his kids from private school and was at the beach in his car crying because he was broke. Five years later he sold his company for $350 million. This is his story in this week's Scott Kaplan solo pod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why would two rock stars decided to leave the world of performance to enter the world of tech, social media, blockchain and cryptocurrency? Brian Karscig from the band Louis XIV & The Killers and Nick Venti known also as Nicky Venus joined Scott to talk about their new platform BLCKBX.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined by his former producer Carlos Montoya. They talk about memories of the their time working together, Carlos leaving to work with Elon Musk at Tesla, his new company Joy Tops taking over the gaming world and how it all started playing football at Torrey Pines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined by WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg. They talk about being Goldberg's induction into the WWE HOF, Wrestlemania, Andre the Giant, The Rock battling depression, Bill's personal journey from the NFL to the WCW and why he came back to wrestling at the age of 50. Plus something Goldberg is real proud of right now, his new tv show on the History Channel. Oh yeah, and all his cool cars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott's former radio partner and recurring podcast guest, Sid Rosenberg, is back! This week Sid gets emotional when he tells the story of being fired by a Miami radio station, being nationally humiliated but then fighting back to eventually replace a radio legend. Sid also discusses his suck up interview with President Trump and closes by, yet again, taking over the top shots at Boomer Esiason and Dan Sileo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do, if you were on the verge of super stardom, then you were alone in the woods hunting, get electrucuted by 2400 volts of electricity, half your body is blown off, you somehow stumble for help, now your in the hospital, losing limbs, trying to figure out what happened, then you find out you have testicular cancer? How can all of this happen to one guy within just a few weeks? The story has inspired a documentary, Charged, the Eduardo Garcia story, here is Eduardo, in even greater detailSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the #scottkaplansolopodcast visits the home of Sam the Cooking Guy to discuss infomercials, taking risks, supportive spouses, and making it up as you go!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Volume 12 of the Scott Kaplan Solo Podcast, Scott interviews Andrew Pollack, father of 18 year old Meadow Pollack, one of the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL. Andrew was instrumental in getting a safety bill implemented in Florida, and is now motivated to do the same in the other 49 states. You have seen Andrew Pollack in the media, but you have never heard him quite like this, comfortable in his home, no cameras in his face, just candid, raw, angry, sad, determined! This grieving father takes us through what he knows of his Meadow's final moments, how he is dedicating his life to keeping students safe in schools across the US, and keeping his daughter's memory alive through meadowsmovement.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined by 2x Iron Man Champion Scott Tinley. Scott talks about winning the Iron Man in the early days of the competition, training with Robin Williams, how Robin Williams suicide affected his life and how he became a lecturer at San Diego State. He also talks about how atheltes deal with transition after their athletic career and how you can incorportate his tactics in your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sid Rosenberg returns for Volume 10 of the Scott Kaplan SOLO Pod to talk about the $20 million lawsuit against him, he warns the haters rooting for his demise. Sid also makes an "unofficial" announcement that he is replacing Don Imus, he takes aim at Boomer Esiason and Dan Sileo. Plus he flips the script on Scott by interviewing him about Jim Rome and the future of the Scott and BR show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.