Podcasts about Hard Knocks

It's election day in Washington State, and Andrew has a very unusual connection to one of the candidates. But does that mean he should vote for him? Plus, Luke is excited about the debut of HBO's Hard Knocks tonight, which features the Seahawks this season. They also try to get to the bottom of a This American Life rumor that Andrew has been spreading for decades. 

Bump and Stacy are joined by ESPN’s Brady Henderson to get his thoughts on Devon Witherspoon’s future with the Seahawks and the latest on Nick Emmanwori’s injury, they answer your questions about the Seahawks injury report and the premiere of Hard Knocks in Four Down Territory, they hear what Tarik Skubal said about the people criticizing the Dodgers trade in The Timeline, and they hop aboard the Hype Train. 

Even though Sam Darnold and the Seahawks are coming into this season as defending Super Bowl Champs, Wyman & Bob break down what they think Darnold’s ceiling is for this season. // Sweeping the Dial: Hard Knocks released a clip of Bud Clark meeting Richard Sherman. Hard Knocks shows that Macdonald is very excited about the cameras being there. Baker Mayfield expresses his frustration that he and the Bucs couldn’t get an extension done before training camp began // Mariners broadcaster Dave Valley joins the show to talk about what he thinks is the reason for the Mariners struggles, he talks about how he still believes this team has all the opportunity to make it back to the postseason, who he likes most right now in the Mariners rotation, and what he wants to see the Mariners do at the trade deadline. 

Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland dive into College Football and what Curt Cignetti had to say about the BigTen. What is the biggest movie Ben Stiller passed on? What did Myles Garrett have to say about the possibility of Aaron Donald coming back for the Rams? Will the Angels be more active at the trade deadline? Will anyone watch the new season of ‘Hard Knocks'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seahawks Insider Jen Mueller joins the show live at the VMAC to talk about what she’s seen from Training Camp so far, the Culture of a team that is trying to repeat as Super Bowl Champions, new OC Brian Fleury, and much more. Bump talks about the new “WR University”, the messaging around training camp, and much more in Four Down Territory. They talk about Hard Knocks coming to Seahawks Training Camp, drama with FIFA, and more in The Timeline. And they look at the Mariners top targets at the Trade Deadline.

Bump and Stacy are live from the VMAC for Seahawks Training Camp they talk about the vibe around camp, who they think will be the star of Hard Knocks, and more. They discuss the Mariners recent struggles, Deebo Samuel’s return to the 49ers, and more in Headline Rewrites. Seahawks O-Lineman Abe Lucas joins the show to talk about his offseason, his impressions of new OC Brian Fleury, winning a Super Bowl, being mic’d up by HBO’s Hard Knocks, and much more. They go around the NFL and talk about the league’s top headlines. And they talk about how the National Media is missing what makes this Seahawks team great.

We start with Jerry's 2 a.m. alarm songs, followed by what happens with unpaid parking tickets and callers who were actually arrested for them. C-Lo returns with updates on Baker Mayfield feeling disrespected by the Bucs, Jeremy Shockey telling Shannon Sharpe about getting a vasectomy as an NFL rookie, and Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald calling Hard Knocks a gift from the football gods. Finally, the Moment of the Day remembers Gio's bad mustache, and the week wraps with Gio talking about playing bass with Jimmy & The Parrots over the weekend.

00:00 High Five.14:30 Would the Broncos be good on Hard Knocks?35:40 Garth Brooks ticket winner.

Salk reacts to another disappointing loss last night for the M’s against the Dodgers and reads your Late Night Mariners Texts. He goes into more detail on the Mariners lack of offense in LA, Seahawks training camp, and more in Need To Know. And Brady Henderson joins the show to talk about what he’s seen from Seahawks Training Camp so far, the possibility of a contract extension for Leonard Williams, HBO’s Hard Knocks, and much more.

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts react to the Mariners win over the Dodgers yesterday and if it signals a change for the M’s, then Gregg Bell joins the show to break down what he has seen out at Seahawks Training Camp including Hard Knocks, new players on the 2026 team, and depth at multiple positions, then get Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock and Salk react to Warren Sharps comments on the Seahawks and prediction that they might miss the playoffs. They highlight the encouraging signs from Rob Refsnyder last night, Hawks training camp, and more in Need To Know. And Brady Henderson joins the show to talk about what he’s seen from Seahawks Training Camp so far, the possibility of a contract extension for Leonard Williams, HBO’s Hard Knocks, and much more.

Bob and Dave are joined by Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo live at training camp to discuss the differences between years one and two in the league and the differences in the new offensive system, they break down the importance the Seahawks have placed on character in player evaluations, they look at how much the Mariners need Cal Raleigh to turn his season around, and they hear what Ernest Jones said about the presence of HBO’s Hard Knocks cameras at Seahawks training camp in Sweeping the Dial. 

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The Seahawks have a new face at OC and we get Hugh's reaction on the transition from Kubiak to Fleury. What concerns does he have about the first-time play caller? :30- It's still too early to know who the talk of Seahawks camp will be, but do we have any early indications? With Brian Fleury taking over and his former work with George Kittle, is there any chance AJ Barner could emerge as Kittle-like? What does Hugh expect from Rylie Mills? Could he make a big impact this year? :45- News and notes from Training Camps around the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RYON HEALY (Mariners TV) Let's dive right in- how does Ryon feel about what he saw in the Mariners/Rangers series over the weekend? The trade deadline is looming and the bat prospects are dwindling… Next up, the Mariners are in LA to face the Dodgers- do they have what it takes to get some wins in LA? :30- Let's revisit our earlier conversation about Hugh's first impression from training camp so far… :45- We wrap up the Tuesday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL Kenny McIntosh was waived yesterday, were they just worried he wasn't going to get healthy enough? Is there any update on Zach Charbonnet? When does Gregg think he will return? What will it take for Jadarian Price to overtake George Holani? Are size and durability concerns warranted? What's the latest on Tory Horton's recovery from injury? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - J is for Jail: this team is in Trade Deadline Jail- they'd been planning on being aggressive buyers at the deadline, so what happens if they have a bad week heading into the deadline? - K is for Kirby: Yeah, he had a rough game yesterday, but he has been great and Chuck doesn't think he will get traded. - L is for LA Dodgers: The Dodgers haven't exactly been having an easy time lately and have been dealing with a lot of injuries, can the Mariners take advantage of this down time for them? :45- CHARLES CROSS joins the show! How does Charles feel about the Rams adding Myles Garrett? For years people complained about the Seahawks o-line and that doesn't seem to be happening these days; how does he feel about his line? Does he expect to see even more growth with him and Zabel? How does he feel about new OC Brian Fleury? Hard Knocks is on property, how is he feeling about the cameras? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis The Blurring The Lines Podcast From mountain-bike crashes and football concussions to artificial intelligence, energy demands, sleep habits, and alcohol-free living, Adam and Peter cover plenty of ground in episode 252. They also discuss knowing when to close an options trade, avoiding unnecessary HSA fees, and making smarter long-term financial decisions.  Melatonin - https://amzn.to/4fjSf51 Jordan Harbinger - https://www.jordanharbinger.com/alcohol-skeptical-sunday/  Hidrate Spark PRO Smart Water Bottle - https://amzn.to/4fUl7Rm Garmin - CIRQA™ Smart Band - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1989182/ LMNT - https://amzn.to/44MEJRi  Youtube - https://youtu.be/hZ4Ze4d3Q_o Learn More About the Hosts: Peter Nikolaidis https://PN72.com https://friendswithbrews.com  Adam Bell Roaming Roan Lavender Farm https://rrlavenderfarm.com 

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 392 by marveling at the daredevils who parachuted off the Space Needle before celebrating the return of Seahawks training camp as a welcome distraction from another nerve-racking week of Mariners baseball. They react to Dom Canzone's season-saving heroics, Jerry Dipoto's puzzling coaching shakeup, and Seattle's looming trade deadline decisions before previewing the Seahawks' title defense and the inevitable Torrey Horton training camp hype. After Dominic Canzone's dramatic home run rescues the Mariners from a potentially devastating sweep, Mitch, Jason Churchill, and Brady Farkas debate whether the victory can truly change the trajectory of Seattle's season or merely delay the inevitable. Churchill also weighs Seattle's pitching surplus, discusses the futures of George Kirby and Logan Gilbert, evaluates top prospects Michael Arroyo and Lazaro Montes, and closes with an honest assessment of Cal Raleigh's prolonged slump. With Seahawks training camp underway, Mitch and Jacson Bevens examine how Seattle's Super Bowl-winning roster has changed and whether the team is equipped for another title run. They discuss the thinner roster, the uncertainty at running back, Sam Darnold's long-term future, and what Klint Kubiak's offense might look like with new weapons. Mitch samples three of the show's patron-exclusive regulars as Danny O'Neil weighs Tom Dundon's arena strategy and the Seahawks' upcoming Hard Knocks season. Jason Puckett breaks down the Mariners' trade deadline outlook, including Mason Miller, Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, and Seattle's payroll future, before Slickhawk closes with stories about Trader Joe's, a 26-pound brisket, Dino's Pub, and Ryan Grubb's coaching future.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Jason Churchill | Baseball Things Jacson Bevens | Cigar Thoughts Danny O'Neil | Host, The Dang Apostrophe Jason Puckett | KJ-Aren't / Puck Drop Slickhawk | Shooting the Shit with Slick   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mitch and Scott Welcome Football Back While the Mariners Hang On. 18:25 | Mariners No-Table: Jason and Brady Debate Canzone's Lifeline and Seattle's Deadline Dilemma. 49:55 | Seahawks No-Table: Jacson Bevens Sizes Up a Champion's Repeat Chances. 1:10:33 | Danny, Jason, and Slick: Patron Poo-Poo Platter Serves Up Blazers Drama, Hard Knocks, and Mariners Trade Talk. 1:32:33 | Other Stuff: Shaq names the only three players to dunk on him, Derrick Coleman's legendary defiance of Chuck Daly's dress code, Jackson Koivun's meteoric rise from college golf to PGA Tour winner, Phil Mickelson's marriage rumors, Kevin Calabro exits Portland after Tom Dundon's cost-cutting, ESPN layoffs, Pat McAfee's reported $60 million extension, LeBron James joins Philadelphia, Tony Romo DUI arrest, Everson Griffen arrested over interlock violation, Le'Veon Bell jailed over unpaid child support, Kenmore Air seaplane crash, Kyle Shanahan injured in car accident. HEADLINES: McDonald's sued over excessively hot french fries, Colorado woman's name too long for Medicare card causing claim denials, Christian men-only gym opens to avoid temptation, boat clocked at 157 mph in a 30 mph zone during New York charity event. RIPS: Jordan Devey (38), Peter Lassally (93), Dick Porn (87).

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil,  the guys start the hour by asking our big training camp question of the day. What will Davis Webb’s impact look like ahead of camp? Will we get to see his influence at this camp? Would small changes like pace at the line of scrimmage encourage you? Are we still worried about Bo Nix’s ankle injuries, or has that become a non-story going into camp? How nervous will you be when Bo has his first run play this year? The Nuggets were about to lose a key role player to a rival team. They matched the offer, so what does it mean for the Nuggets? How will it affect their cap, roster, and rotations? Are we actually more excited for week one now that we know Patrick Mahomes will likely play? Are we still interested in Hard Knocks as a show?

It's the best of our first show out at Seahawks training camp with Hugh Millen co-hosting and visits from Gregg Bell and Abe Lucas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with Chuck and Hugh from Seahawks training camp as we look at the defending champs and their competition. Yes, the Rams did get better in the offseason. :30- ABC's of the Mariners - G is for Gabe Speier- Speier pitched a third of an inning AND THEN HE CAME BACK OUT FOR ANOTHER INNING! (exploding head emoji) - H is for Hitter: the M's are looking for a hitter at the trade deadline and we may have gotten an indication of the market over the weekend as the Red Sox and Nationals made a trade. - I is for Italy: Dom Canzone did it again yesterday and came through for this team. :45- We close out our first day at Training Camp with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners lost their first two games in Texas before winning yesterday and the offensive struggles continue. Where does the majority of the blame get placed for this team's inability to perform? With Cal, Julio and Josh not meeting expectations, should they take the majority of the blame? How much of the blame should go on Jerry and Justin? :30- There may be some smaller camp battles to take a look at throughout camp, but running back is the big one. Who does Hugh think will win this one? :45- What does Michael Jordan have to do with Seahawks training camp this year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL Devon Witherspoon is already getting a lot of attention from the hard Knocks crew already. What is the latest on the Nick Emmanwori injury and how is Mike MacDonald reacting to it? Tory Horton and Cooper Kupp How is Michael Jordan connected to Mike MacDonald? :30- How concerned are we with the Nick Emmanwori injury? Why didn't the issue get addressed earlier? :45- ABE LUCAS joins the guys at camp. Does anything feel different for the vet heading into this season? Klint Kubiak vs Brian Fleury Which new guys are standing out so far and which vets are surprising already? Hugh asks Abe for his perspective on Anthony Bradford? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck & Hugh are live at Seahawks training camp- how does this year feel different than years past? :30- Mariners Morning After The Mariners pulled out a 6-4 win in Texas yesterday to still have a chance at a split for the series and it was all thanks to Dom Canzone. Cole Young had the important home run last week and Dom Canzone did it this week, will this one get things going for this team? :45- It's Day 1 of our coverage at Seahawks Training Camp, who do we expect to see make the biggest changes from last year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bump and Stacy break down the biggest stories surrounding the Seahawks as they begin training camp, including Devon Witherspoon’s future in Seattle and Nick Emmanwori’s status, they answer your questions about former Seahawks on other teams and Hard Knocks in Four Down Territory, they hear why new Rams DE Myles Garrett is excited to face the Seahawks in the Timeline, and they react to a new Mariners Trade Deadline rumor about Emerson Hancock. 

Bump and Stacy are joined by Seahawks reporter John Boyle to get his thoughts on the start of training camp, Nick Emmanwori’s injury status and who will be the star of Hard Knocks, they answer your questions about former Seahawks on other teams and Hard Knocks in Four Down Territory, they look back on the biggest stories of the week, including the Mariners disappointing offense and trade deadline options, and they wrap up the week by telling you what you need to know! 

Today Ian looks ahead to the start of Seahawks training camp beginning with a conversation with Corbin Smith. They discuss whether Jalen Milroe can improve, whether Sam Darnold is being disrespected and how he can improve, whether the Hawks are content with Drew Lock and thoughts on Hard Knocks filming the team. Then Ian looks ahead to the MASSIVE series between the Mariners and Rangers starting tonight and how Cal Raleigh must do better. Then Danny O'Neil joins the show to give his thoughts on the future of the Trailblazers and owner Tom Dundon, the guys rag on Chip Kelly and talk about Dan Wilson's job as Mariners manager. Rob Rang then calls in to talk Seahawks rookies and give his thoughts on the 2026 draft picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL The defending Super Bowl Champs return to camp today and start getting ready for the 2026 season tomorrow. What's different this year? Latest news on Emmanwori injury and Witherspoon contract. :30- It's pretty well known that we are frustrated with Dan Wilson's bullpen usage.. :45- It's all about the results. It's easy to criticize when something doesn't work out or praise when it does, but the questions on Dan's decisions are brought up before we know the results and sometimes it works out, other times it doesn't, despite the decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear a Hard Knocks themed Seahawks song and some messages from listeners who may have imbibed before calling in for Here's the Thing. Then, former Seahawk Ray Roberts joins the show to discuss whether this O-line can be better this year, which players he sees as tone setters and what makes a good playcaller. 

Tobin and Leroy play "Goosies No Goosies," reacting to Javier Sanoja's upcoming bobblehead day amidst a Marlins losing streak. They critique an uninspiring team speech from Brian Daboll and discuss the saturation of "Hard Knocks" style sports documentaries. The debate heats up over a controversial fast food list that ranks McDonald's behind Del Taco and Farmer Boys. 01:23 - Goosies No Goosies Intro 02:19 - Javier Sanoja Bobblehead Debate 04:26 - Brian Daboll Giants Speech 08:09 - Hard Knocks Documentary Fatigue 12:40 - Fast Food Fry Rankings

John Harbaugh sounds “so old” when addressing his new team the NY Giants in the new season of Hard Knocks. Could John Harbaugh be like Jeff Fisher with the Rams or even Pete Carroll with the Raiders? Kappy predicts that Aaron Rodgers will be benched sometime in this season. We also have your Yacht Rock rejoin of the day and Kappy tells us a story about last night and you won't believe who he saw eating at a restaurant and didn't bother him, which is very un-Kappy like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's up with Emmanwori? Seahawks defensive phenom, Nick Emmanwori took us all by surprise when he was placed on the PUP list earlier this week, so what happened? Are we concerned that he might not be ready for the start of the season? :30- Mariners Morning After The Mariners lost the series to the Reds after a 5-3 loss yesterday. We aren't that frustrated with yesterday's loss, but it does highlight our frustrations from Tuesday. :45- Devon Witherspoon still hasn't signed a new contract with the Seahawks, so what gives? We've all been expecting this thing to be done before training camp starts, but that's only two days away. Shouldn't this be easy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob and Dave discuss whether we’ll see the Mariners deal one of their starting pitching ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, they react to an interesting hypothetical trade proposal for the Mariners to add a big bat, they look at some of the stories Hard Knocks will focus on at Seahawks Training Camp, including a possible Devon Witherspoon contract, and they hear what Dan Wilson said about the Reds intentionally walking Dom Canzone to face Cal Raleigh in Sweeping the Dial. 

Bob, Dave, and Charlie Furbush have their weekly conversation with El Hombre Michael Bradley to get his thoughts on whether the Mariners or Phillies are under more pressure to make it to the playoff this season, the Seahawks being featured on Hard Knocks, and the chances of the SEC leaving the NCAA. 

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Full Show Broadcast: Keon Coleman is top of mind for Gene as Bills training camp is next week. Charlie Shuman, from Lattimore Physical Therapy joins Gene to help examine some players who are dealing with injuries. Tim Schneider shares a clever take on college basketball. Shots & headlines to begin hour 2. PJ Glasser has your best bets & don't forget Last Call.

Charlie Shuman from Lattimore Physical Therapy stops by the show to help diagnose & break down key injuries with the Bills, Yankees and more. Plus, which Buffalo Bill was Charlies' roommate at Penn State?

Brian Heywood on I-645 and his general distrust in lawmakers in Olympia // Scott Sistek on the hottest day of 2026 and being aware of wildfire smoke // Rob McKenna on Roger Rogoff's lawsuit against the Trump administration over a US Attorney job // Charlie Harger Commentary on why sea lions are destroying salmon populations, wasting taxpayer dollars in our state // Gee Scott on the Seahawks on HBO's "Hard Knocks"

On Tuesday's   Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett opens the show discussing the Mariners win over the Reds on Monday and hopefully the Cal Raleigh grand slam will get him going!  Puck brings up a trade proposal that was floated by Jim Bowden involving George Kirby and Puck wants no part in it!   Seahawks open camp this week and Nick Emmanwori is on the PUP, should we be worried.   Hard Knocks also released a preview of the show and changed their start date. John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com  joins Puck from his Camp Exceptional, which provides athletic opportunities to kids with special needs.  Puck and John talk about the impact that sports has on kids.  They also discuss the SEC threatening to leave the NCAA and how viable that plan would be.  Also, Tom Dundon continues to give every indication that he does not want to keep the Blazers in Portland and John discuses the type of impact this has on the future of the NBA in Seattle. Brad Adam, Mariners TV is back with Puck discussing the Mariners start of the second half, Cal Raleigh's grand slam, trade possibilities involving the Mariners pitchers, and could Michael Arroyo be called up from Tacoma?“On This Day…”  Sue Bird, World Cup star, and Hammerin' Hank Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”   Bloodbath at ESPN.  The network is not what it used to be and that's sad. (1:00) Puck (19:08) John Canzano (40:17) Brad Adam, Mariners TV (55:55)  “On this Day….”  (58:56) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

In hour four, we get a soft timeline for Messi's return to Inter Miami after the World Cup. Hoch wants his Yo Yo's from Uruguay. Hard Knocks is back in 3 weeks! Plus, zero player props for any Dolphins Wide Recievers is a pretty good indication of how weak Miami is at WR.

In hour four, we get a soft timeline for Messi's return to Inter Miami after the World Cup. Hoch wants his Yo Yo's from Uruguay. Hard Knocks is back in 3 weeks! Plus, zero player props for any Dolphins Wide Recievers is a pretty good indication of how weak Miami is at WR.

Zach Wolchuk and Brian Broaddus reflect on viral sports moments like the Rowdy Tellez interview and the performative nature of athletes on Hard Knocks. They analyze the Texas Longhorns' quarterback situation with Arch Manning and rank the top nations for the 2030 World Cup. Rangers outfielder Evan Carter discusses his mechanical adjustments at the plate before the group debates crucial roster battles for the Dallas Cowboys training camp. 01:50 - Rowdy Tellez Viral Memories 06:46 - Hard Knocks Series Critique 11:08 - Texas Football Outlook Analysis 14:14 - Future World Cup Rankings 19:49 - Evan Carter Hitting Adjustments 24:19 - Rangers Harry Potter Bobblehead 31:56 - Cowboys Training Camp Preview 36:02 - Wide Receiver Roster Battles 39:11 - Offensive Line Depth Battles 42:36 - Linebacker Position Group Competition

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Mike and Abe analyze Kirby Smart's support for Greg Sankey's suggestion that the SEC could operate independently, examining the ongoing power struggle with the Big Ten. They also critique the current state of ESPN's SportsCenter and discuss why Hard Knocks has lost its raw appeal due to team editorial control. Additionally, Day Day shares stories from his recent Orlando vacation, including a run-in with Georgia's Super Speeder laws. 01:50 - ESPN SportsCenter Decline 06:14 - Hard Knocks Critique 15:10 - Falcons Schedule Analysis 18:43 - SEC Independence Debate 24:22 - TV Network Influence 31:54 - Day Day Orlando Trip 37:40 - Super Speeder Ticket 40:58 - Marvel Doomsday Trailer

Matt teases the upcoming season of Hard Knocks and we share our favorite moments from the series history.

Headlines and JIM BOWDEN (The Athletic, CBS Sports, MLB.com) The MLB trade deadline is just 13 days away, so when does Jim think things will pick up? Will Tarik Skubal get traded? Jim has an interesting trade thought in his recent article, but would that be enough? :30- the countdown to training camp continues and so does the countdown to Hard Knocks. Who do we think will stand out to the Hard Knocks audience? :45- LeBron watch continues and some people are getting very angry about it! Where will he end up? What makes the most sense? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We grabbed the best moments of Tuesday's show, including MLB trade talk with Jim Bowden and Mariners talk with Ryon Healy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bump and Stacy give their picks for the breakout Seahawks player on this season’s edition of Hard Knocks, they answer your questions about NIL transfers and the Seahawks’ depth in Four Down Territory, they bring you the latest on the gambling scandal rocking the Cardinals front office in The Timeline, and they react to a wild swipe at WSU from a college football coach. 

James Dumoulin built one of the biggest interview brands on the internet by walking up to strangers and asking how much money they make.He co-founded School of Hard Knocks in 2021 with his brother Jack and friend Joshua Smith. The early channel gave business advice and stalled around 25,000 followers. So James flipped the format. He started cold-approaching millionaires and billionaires on the street, pointed the camera at them, and let them talk. His 2022 Mark Cuban interview changed everything.Today School of Hard Knocks reaches more than 17 million followers and over 4 billion views across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The clips run under five minutes. The business behind them runs on four engines: ad revenue, brand partnerships, high-ticket consulting, and School of Mentors, a paid community of nearly 6,000 entrepreneurs. In August 2025, James reported his biggest month yet, with 700,000 dollars in revenue and 400,000 in profit. At 23, he became a millionaire and put his first major check into a 200-unit apartment complex in Texas.In this conversation, we cover the pivot, the real hit rate on cold approaches, the money behind the views, and what hundreds of interviews with the wealthy taught him about building wealth of his own.Follow James and School of Hard Knocks: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theschoolofhardknocks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjamesdumoulin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theschoolofhardknocksSupport the show

Skip the ocean due to a shark and breathe in the smoky air that is ruining the good weather. At 84, Ringo Starr is touring again, while the player-voted NFL Top 100 drops Lamar Jackson 67 spots as opponents lose their fear. Boomer & Gio hit Netflix's Quarterback, though Gio says it and Hard Knocks aren't must-watch TV anymore. C-Lo's update brings Lindor's terrible throw, Baty's homer, Christian Scott on the air quality, Baker Mayfield going at Jalen Carter, and The Roommates podcast at Fanatics-Fest. Finally, Gio recalls spotting Oz The Mentalist's tricks during his visit but refusing to expose him the way Pablo Torre did.

Hail to the Commanders! Ari Meirov's special Spotlight Guest of the Week is the newly minted Offensive Coordinator for the Washington Commanders, David Blough! David discusses playing in the NFL for the Lions & Cardinals, his 1st NFL completion being a touchdown on Thanksgiving, working with Dan Campbell, what to expect from Jayden Daniels this season and a whole lot more! 00:00 - Cold open 02:23 - Interview Begins 03:32 - Purdue & Drew Brees Dreams 04:43 - Playing for Jeff Brohm 05:51 - Undrafted & Traded to Detroit 07:45 - Thanksgiving Day Starting Debut 08:11 - Learning from Matthew Stafford 11:21 - Stafford's Incredible Generosity Story 13:22 - Jared Goff 15:02 - Hidden Player Stories 17:14 - Wife's Olympic Dreams Realized 18:42 - Campbell's Amazing Team Leadership 20:49 - Transitioning from Playing to Coaching 22:30 - Breaking into Washington Staff 24:36 - Dan Quinn's Coach Development 26:49 - First Impressions of Jayden Daniels 28:54 - Building the Quarterback Room 30:14 - Playoff Rematch vs. Lions 32:05 - FanDuel Ad Break 33:19 - Daniels Year 3 Outlook 35:22 - Accuracy Battles at Practice 36:08 - Taking the Coordinator Reins 37:07 - Blending Elite Coaching Schemes 40:10 - Dan Campbell's Elite Consistency 43:23 - Growing with Ben Johnson 47:06 - Designer Culture Philosophy 48:59 - Maximizing Offensive Probabilities 50:19 - Jayden Daniels Mental Evolution 52:46 - Future Spotlight Nominations 54:44 - Interview Wrap-up --------------------- It's soccer time on FanDuel.com and right now if you bet on a match, you can get bonus bets for every goal scored in that match! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 in Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY in New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 in Louisiana. ------------------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices