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Snack Break: The Gang Makes Whiskey Aug 03, 2025

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Glenn Howerton of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia co-founded a whiskey company with his fellow stars Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day. In this snack-size episode, Glenn and former Four Walls Whiskey CEO Casey McGrath talk with Dan about why their whiskey isn’t just for drinking at home alone, it’s meant to be shared in the place that inspired it - the bar.

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Bobby Moynihan Found Success as a LEGO Jul 30, 2025

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Bobby Moynihan, superstar SNL alumand the voice of Jedi Bob on LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, joins Dan to talk about his newest project. The Clean Plate Club, a live improv show where in-person ticket holders can get a meal cooked on stage, and everyone else can join online starting August 12th.

Bobby also reads about Dan (the sheep, not the host) from his children’s book “Not all Sheep are Boring.” He reflects on what success really means, the highlights of his career, and how to command any stage, whether it’s a comedy club, a cartoon sound booth, or a late-night sketch.

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Snack Break: Chessmaster Garry Kasparov Jul 25, 2025

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Chess grandmaster and human rights advocate Garry Kasparov joined Dan on Get a Real Job to talk about pressure, performance, and what he calls the “attacker’s advantage.” He explains why being nervous is normal and how he’s learned to channel that energy into winning. If you’ve ever wondered if high performers still get nervous, this episode is for you.

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Mick Hunt’s Secret to Success? He Found His Because Jul 23, 2025

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Business coach, podcaster, and new author Mick Hunt joins the show to talk about the personal mission that drives everything he does, his because. From growing a $70 million insurance business to casually launching Mick Unplugged (one of Apple’s top-ranked podcasts), Mick shares the world view that shaped his path and the power of emotional intelligence. Want more Mick? His new book How to Be a Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One drops September 23rd.

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Snack Break: James Patterson Jul 18, 2025

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Bestselling author James Patterson sat down with Dan while promoting his memoir James Patterson. In this snack break, Dan revisits their conversation about James’s childhood and the moment he knew it was time to commit to writing full-time. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re headed in the right direction in life, this one’s for you.

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Comedian Ben Gleib Finds Success in Going Slow Jul 16, 2025

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Comedian, actor, and founder Ben Gleib is a busy bee. He's the host of the brand new podcast The Wrong Side of History, where he debates politics with guests from the opposite side of the aisle. But he's also taking on his biggest project yet: launching the first late-night talk show built natively for the internet. In this episode, Gleib talks about learning to run a multi million-dollar business, how to stay calm while public speaking, and the unexpected ways Siri has improved his sex life.

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Snack Break: Emily Ratajkowski Jul 11, 2025

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Model, actor, and star of Too Much, Emily Ratajkowski sat down with Dan in 2021 for Entrepreneur’s 100 Women of Impact issue. In this snack break, Dan revisits her honest take on 10-year plans, creative ambition, and the pep talk she gave listeners who might be afraid to take the leap. If you agree that failure sucks, but know it’s part of the deal, this episode is for you.

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Robert Irvine and Dan Bova Live in New York Jul 09, 2025

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Celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Robert Irvine joins Dan for a live taping of the show in New York. Robert discusses the big risk he took on FitCrunch — and how it paid off big time — as well as the work he does for veterans and first responders with The Robert Irvine Foundations. Robert also shares how one unforgettable episode of his show, Restaurant: Impossible, reshaped his definition of success and the way he treats every guest who walks through his doors. He also does shots with the audience, answers questions from the crowd, and sends everyone home with a signed copy of his book Overcoming Impossible: Learn to Lead, Build a Team, and Catapult Your Business to Success.

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Snack Break: Ed Brubaker Talks Success in the Comic Book Industry Jul 04, 2025

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In this snack-sized episode, Dan revisits his conversation with Ed Brubaker, comic book author of Criminal, Batman, and Daredevil, and co-creator of Marvel’s The Winter Soldier. They talk about how the comic book world has changed, why chasing your dream job can actually hold you back, and the value of doing what you love.

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Guy Fieri and Dan Bova Live in Las Vegas Jul 02, 2025

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In this on-site interview from Las Vegas, Dan sits down with the Mayor of Flavortown himself, Guy Fieri, at the Customer Contact Week (CCW) convention. Their conversation covers everything from creating a positive impact in the world to life after death with a few wild detours in between. Guy gives a listener feedback on a product idea and even leaves a surprise for the next guest. Want to see what he did to Dan’s jacket? Watch this episode on Spotify.Wanna get your product in front of a future guest? Email it to howsuccesshappens@entrepreneur.com and Dan just might make that happen.

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