Mike & Nick sit down with author, screenwriter and host of the ‘Quitters’ podcast, Chad Sanders. Chad has written op-ed pieces for The NY Times, has written on the hit series 'Grown-ish' , is currently developing a series for Peacock with Morgan Freeman and Chris Spencer, and is the co-host of the new podcast ‘Quitters’ with actress Julie Bowen. He is also the author of the fantastic book, 'Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma & Triumph', which chronicles his personal stor...
Jun 01, 2021•49 min•Ep. 39
In our first ever Patreon exclusive , author & screenwriter Chad Sanders joined us to discuss his new book ' Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma & Triumph' , and the highs & lows of taking a chance on yourself. To listen to the entire interview & more bonus content from all of our episodes, subscribe to our Patreon page! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=true Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk . Hosted on Acast....
May 28, 2021•7 min•Ep. 38
In this episode, Mike & Nick examine the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Joining them is history professor Jared Fishman. Jared gives us a breakdown of the history between Israel & Palestine, the core issues that sparked the recent violence, the history of past conflicts that have occurred in the region, what he learned on his travels to the area, plus what role the United States plays in all of this. Note - This episode was taped before the cease fire agreement was reached in the region. ...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 37
Mike & Nick go into what is really happening at the southern border. Joining them is Politico Immigration reporter Sabrina Rodriguez. From Sabrina's travels to the southern border, her articles that explain what migrants are really encountering when arriving, what the Biden administration is doing that is helping & hurting in some areas, plus what the media should be doing to better inform the public, join us for a conversation you won't want to miss. Become a Patreon subscriber today to...
May 17, 2021•41 min•Ep. 36
Mike & Nick discuss the power of representation in sports & sports media. Joining us is Sr. Producer at Bleacher Report, Lakia Holmes. Lakia has worked in media for close to 20 years at various media outlets & leagues (from MLB to ESPN to NFL Network), and recently produced a piece for MSG Networks on the Black Girls Hockey Club , a group that wants to inspire and sustain passion for the sport of hockey, specifically in the Black community. From Lakia's own journey in media as a blac...
May 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 35
Mike & Nick discuss a few headlines making news. From President Biden's speech to Congress, the highs & lows from his first 100 days in office, the vaccine rollout & hesitation by some to get vaccinated, to gun reform and the recent mass shootings in this country, we break down all of this in our latest episode. Plus, we debut a new segment on the show called Read the Room. Become a patreon subscriber today to get additional bonus content from this episode & more from our guests,...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 34
Mike & Nick venture to Texas to discuss all the recent headlines that have made national news. Joining them is Features & Opinion editor from The Texas Signal & host of the TexMix podcast, Jessica Coggins. From the recent mass shooting in Austin, voting legislation being introduced that would impact voters rights in Texas, to Matthew McConaughey considering a gubernatorial run in 2022, join us for a discussion on what is really going on in the Lone Star state. Become a patreon subscr...
Apr 26, 2021•34 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, Mike & Nick jump into the music business. Joining them is Grammy-nominated producer & songwriter, with over 75 million records sold, Clinton Sparks. From how he discovered a passion for music early on, to the legendary songs made & artists he has worked with (from Lil Jon's - Turn Down For What to Pitbull's hit - Shut it Down to Akon's - Sorry, Blame it on Me), to his new book 'How To Win Big In The Music Business' that teaches you how to succeed in any industry, to ...
Apr 19, 2021•45 min•Ep. 32
Mike & Nick journey into the field of exploration. Joining them is the host of 'Born To Explore' on PBS (and on-demand on Amazon Prime) & of the podcast ' Life's Tough: Explorers are Tougher , Richard Wiese. From how he got into exploration, to the numerous places he has traveled to, the most fulfilling aspect of his work, what remains on his bucket list, and what The Explorers Club has done to promote diversity & inclusion in the industry, join us as we learn more about the world of...
Apr 12, 2021•41 min•Ep. 31
Mike & Nick discuss the big business of collegiate athletics. Joining them is former USC & Pitt QB, and college football analyst Max Browne. From Max's journey of being the #1 high school quarterback recruit in the country, to the pressures of playing in one of the biggest media markets in Los Angeles, dealing with fan expectations, to the topic of should collegiate athletes get paid & the disparities in men's & women's sports, we break down this & more with someone who knows...
Apr 05, 2021•38 min•Ep. 30
Mike & Nick discuss all the latest legal news happening in the U.S. Joining them is former federal & state prosecutor, current CNN legal analyst & host of ' Third Degree' podcast, Elie Honig. From the latest developments in the Atlanta, GA & Boulder, CO mass shootings, the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin in the George Floyd murder case, the latest arrests from the January 6th riots in D.C., to the lawsuits in the big tech world, we break this all down & more, with one of the ...
Mar 29, 2021•55 min•Ep. 29
Mike & Nick dive into the world of news correspondents. Joining them is Fox News Chief Washington correspondent Mike Emanuel. From his 25+ years of experience covering different presidential administrations (from Bush to Obama to Trump to Biden), to the difference between the opinion vs. news sides of the house at Fox, to what news judgment should mean for a consumer in today's media world, join us for a conversation you won't want to miss. For bonus content from this episode & more like...
Mar 24, 2021•38 min•Ep. 28
Mike & Nick hit the links. Joining them is former NCAA champion golfer & Golf Digest host Hally Leadbetter. From her personal story of growing up in a golf family, her "fearless" mentality when it came to playing competitively, her personal battle with anorexia & why she chose to share her story, to her new series 'On The Tee', which spotlights people from all walks of life that love the game & want to help grow it, join us for a conversation with one of golf’s great ambassadors....
Mar 19, 2021•46 min•Ep. 27
Mike & Nick dive into the world of Esports. Joining them is ESPN Esports host & the voice of the NHL Gaming World Championships, Arda Ocal. From how esports has become a multi-billion dollar a year business, to the rise of Twitch for livestreams, the popular e-leagues for games like ‘League of Legends’, ‘NBA 2K’, & more, to how colleges are providing esports scholarships, joins us for an inside look on how the esports industry is here to stay. For bonus content from this episode &...
Mar 15, 2021•53 min•Ep. 26
Mike & Nick take you back down memory lane as they explore the rise of Nickelodeon networks, with director Scott Barber of the documentary ‘The Orange Years’, which chronicled Nickelodeon’s ascension in the 80’s, 90’s & 2000's. From their memorable shows like ‘Double Dare’ & ‘Clarissa Explains it All’, to the birth of some famous Hollywood careers like Jessica Alba, Melissa Joan Hart, Kenan Thompson & others, join us for a trip down memory lane that is guaranteed to put a smile o...
Mar 11, 2021•36 min•Ep. 25
Mike & Nick talk with former Rutgers football star, philanthropist, motivational speaker & the owner of ‘LeGrand Coffee House’, Eric LeGrand. From his playing days at Rutgers, to where he is on his road to recovery, to his devotion to helping those in the spinal cord community through his work with the Reeve Foundation & Team LeGrand, to how he got into the coffee business, check out what happens when three Rutgers alums get to talking! Check out https://legrandcoffeehouse.com/ for t...
Mar 05, 2021•28 min•Ep. 24
Mike & Nick talk with former Homeland Security official & Coronavirus Task Force advisor to Vice President Pence, Olivia Troye. Olivia takes us through her personal story of how she started working in government, to her years of work in the intelligence & counterterrorism community, the many obstacles she faced while working on the Coronavirus task force, and why she feels we need to restore trust in our institutions of government. For bonus content from this episode & more like ...
Feb 24, 2021•44 min•Ep. 23
Mike & Nick talk with NY Times best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian Professor Eric Foner. From the events of January 6th in our nation’s capital, to the impeachment trial of former President Trump, to the parallels of the Reconstruction era & the state of our education system, get ready for a history lesson you won’t forget with one of the greatest American historians of our time. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, pat...
Feb 18, 2021•42 min•Ep. 22
Mike & Nick talk with filmmaker & CEO of This is 42, Desh Amila. Desh has directed & produced films such as ‘ Islam: The Future of Tolerance,’ (about the famous conversation between former Islamic extremist Maajid Nawaz & noted atheist Sam Harris about Islam), as well as his latest project ‘Better Left Unsaid’ which looks at the world of political extremism. Desh founded Think Inc. in 2010, which was an intellectual touring company featuring speakers from Neil Degrasse Tyson to S...
Feb 11, 2021•40 min•Ep. 21
Mike and Nick on a mutual friend & podcaster's recent passing, plus, NY Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman joins the pod. Jeff takes us through his journey as a writer, acclaimed author, fellow podcaster, and tells us what book he is working on, about a sports megastar, that he thinks tops them all! For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/use...
Feb 04, 2021•38 min•Ep. 20
Mike & Nick discuss the 'F' word - Feminism . Joining them is Wildfang CEO & author of 'A Kids Book About Feminism' , Emma McIlroy. Emma discusses her upbringing in Northern Ireland, her influences growing up, her organization Wildfang & their mission, why she joined the popular book series 'A Kids Book About', what the 'F' word really stands for, and the advice she would give for #GirlDads everywhere. Check out AKidsBookAbout.com. Check out Emma's clothing line at Wildfang.com. For ...
Feb 01, 2021•27 min•Ep. 19
Mike & Nick talk with award-winning producer from Rakontur Films, Alfred Spellman. Alfred has produced & worked on some legendary documentaries (along with director Billy Corben & David Cypkin), from 'Cocaine Cowboys' to '537 Votes' to 'Screwball' to 'ESPN's 30 for 30: The U'. Alfred takes us through his upbringing in Miami Beach, to what the role of a producer is on films, the great stories Rakontur Films has told that the city of Miami has inspired, and a never-before told story of...
Jan 28, 2021•33 min•Ep. 18
Mike & Nick explore the world of mindfulness with CEO of Moment of Mindfulness, Curtis Smith. Curtis explains the concept of mindfulness, his life story, his work in the education sector bringing mindfulness to students & teachers, and what advice he has for people who want to begin their mindfulness journey. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreo...
Jan 25, 2021•28 min•Ep. 17
Mike & Nick jump into the deep end of the sports gambling world. Joining them is the co-host of the ' Against All Odds' podcast (part of the Extra Points Network ), Brian Szokoli. Brian tells us how he grew up with Cousin Sal (aka Sal Iacono from Fox Sports Live & Late Night w. Jimmy Kimmel ), how the Against All Odds show came to be, the rise of sports gambling, some of his best/worst bets, and what is wrong with our beloved Las Vegas Raiders (a team which Mike & Nick are also dieha...
Jan 18, 2021•49 min•Ep. 16
Mike & Nick are joined by Fox Sports & BNC morning show host Mike Hill. Mike talks about his life story, how he served in the Air Force & worked for the NSA, how he got his start in broadcasting, his journey from local tv to ESPN to Fox Sports, his new book 'Open Mike' , which chronicles his journey both professionally & personally, and his latest chapter being on a reality tv series. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs...
Jan 14, 2021•34 min•Ep. 15
Mike & Nick welcome author Ish Verduzco to the show, who recently released his new book ' How Successful People Get Ish Done - A 7-Step Framework To Achieve Your Goals '. Ish talks about the influences he had in his upbringing, the hours & hours of research he did on successful people from all walks of life for the book, and what advice he would give to people that want to achieve more in their lives. Also, Mike & Nick discuss the events that unfolded in our nation's capital on Janua...
Jan 07, 2021•52 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, Mike & Nick look back at the topics & guests interviewed in 2020. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=true Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 28, 2020•29 min•Ep. 13
Mike & Nick are joined by legendary NY Times best-selling author & Vanderbilt University professor, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. The guys discuss Dr. Dyson latest book, 'Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America' , his journey & progression as a writer, what needs to change with policing in America, and the recent social stands professional athletes have taken across the sports world. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs &...
Dec 18, 2020•36 min•Ep. 12
Mike & Nick talk with playwright, author, and award-winning narrator Erin Mallon. Erin has narrated over 500 books (available on Audible.com), and has written several plays & novels. Learn how she got her start in the industry, to her influences in the world of theatre & narration, and what advice she would give to aspiring writers & narrators. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page a...
Dec 16, 2020•24 min•Ep. 11
Mike & Nick chat with Politico reporter Sabrina Rodriguez on today's female journalist. From how Sabrina got her start, her influences growing up, what made her want to become a writer/reporter, the stories she has covered in D.C., and what advice she would give to aspiring journalists. For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&f...
Dec 14, 2020•45 min•Ep. 10
