Positively Chaotic with James Harris

Latest Episodes:

Play To Your Strengths with Tyrone Mings Dec 01, 2020

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Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa, The England National Team) joins James to discuss his path to becoming a professional athlete and entrepreneur. The Premier League Footballer chronicles how he rebounded from a devastating injury and found success by leaning into his strengths, proclaiming that everyone has the power to control their own destiny.

Stay up to date with what James has going on by following him on Instagram: @Jamesbondst

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From Bar to Star with Vincent Pastore Nov 03, 2020

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Vincent Pastore AKA Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero (The Sopranos, Revolver, Shark Tale) joins James on the podcast to share his unconventional claim to fame. Vinny divulges why he was sent to the Navy, his early years running clubs in the Bronx, and how a chance encounter at his bar helped him break into acting and star in one of the most bingeworthy TV shows in history.

Stay up to date with what James has going on by following him on Instagram: @Jamesbondst

Follow Vinny on Instagram: @officialvincentpastore

Listen to Vinny's podcast: Fuhgeddaboudit with Vinny Pastore

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Got It From My Mum with Dawn Deyong Oct 20, 2020

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Dawn Deyong (James’ mother) joins James for a very special episode. After a Crohn's diagnosis at the age of 13 and being told she would never have children, Dawn welcomes miracle baby James into the world, and raises him as a single mom.

The mother-son duo take a trip down memory lane recounting the good, the bad, and the ugly. Dawn points to her inner strength as the tool that got her through the most chaotic of situations, and how she’s always been James’ best audience.

Stay up to date with what James has going on by following him on Instagram: @Jamesbondst

Follow Dawn Deyong on Instagram: harris_deyong

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Staying Positive with Gregg Sulkin Oct 13, 2020

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Gregg Sulkin (Wizards of Waverly Place, Runaways) is a British-American actor and producer. Gregg chats with James about the challenges of finding success at a young age, how his family and friends kept him humble by "taking the mick" out of him and the importance of staying positive in trying times.

Stay up to date with what James has going on by following him on Instagram: @Jamesbondst

Follow Gregg Sulkin on Instagram: @greggsulkin

Watch Gregg's YouTube channel: Greg and Cameron

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When Opportunity Rings with Jamie Siminoff Oct 06, 2020

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Inventor and entrepreneur, Jamie Siminoff joins James to discuss the unconventional path he took to build his dream company. While working in his garage in 2011, Jamie created the first Wi-Fi video doorbell known as DoorBot, which has since transformed into the billion-dollar company, Ring and was acquired by Amazon in 2018.

Through the ups and downs of his career, Jamie learned that the key to greatness is hard work and a true passion for your craft.

Stay up to date with what James has going on by following him on Instagram: @Jamesbondst

Follow Ring on Instagram: @ring

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Keeping Calm in the Chaos with Fredrik Eklund Sep 29, 2020

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Fredrik Eklund (Million Dollar Listing New York) is a successful real estate broker, reality star, entrepreneur, author, rose connoisseur and father.

Fredrik joins James to discuss how he manages to stay centered when life serves him chaos. Always on the hunt for his next adventure, he explains that he treats his life like a smorgasbord of experiences, tasting from every dish and filling his plate to the max.

Stay up to date with what James has going on by following him on Instagram: @Jamesbondst

Follow Fredrik Eklund on Instagram: @fredrikeklundny

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Against the Odds with Ben Winston Sep 22, 2020

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Nine-time Emmy Award-winning producer and writer Ben Winston (The Late Late Show with James Corden, Carpool Karaoke) discusses how his lifelong passion for television led him to produce some of the most coveted televised events in pop culture.

From his early days producing “The Late Late Show with James Corden” when James was virtually unknown, to directing the upcoming "Friends" reunion and serving as EP for the Grammys, Ben reflects on the unpaid gigs that ended up paving his way through the industry.

Stay up to date with what James has going on by following him on Instagram: @Jamesbondst

Follow Ben Winston on Instagram: @mrbenwinston

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Watch Ben’s new show The Thomas John Experience: https://www.cbs.com/shows/thomas-john-experience/

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Embrace the Unknown with Jodie Sweetin Sep 15, 2020

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Jodie Sweetin (Full House, Dancing with the Stars, Never Thought I’d Say This) is an actress, TV personality, mother and podcast host.

James and Jodie became fast friends after realizing their pasts share shocking resemblances. Through breakups, motherhood, her time in recovery, and a solo trip to Thailand, Jodie reveals the pivotal moments of chaos and pain that ultimately led to growth and change.

Stay up to date with what James has going on by following him on Instagram: @Jamesbondst

Follow Jodie Sweetin on Instagram: @jodiesweetin

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Love What You Do with Nick Cassavetes Sep 08, 2020

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Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook, Blow, Alpha Dog) is a legendary actor, director & screenwriter who has been working in Hollywood for over 50 years.

Nick discusses how his parents prepared him to be a filmmaker, the imaginary worlds he creates when screenwriting, the party scenes of his past and the wild path that led him to where he is today. James asks Nick about the significant life lessons he’s gleaned from his time in the business, and Nick explains the importance of doing what you love.

Stay up to date with what James has going on by following him on Instagram: @Jamesbondst

Follow Nick Cassavetes on Instagram: @paul_smenus

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From the Prairie to the Hills with Kyle Richards Sep 01, 2020

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James invites his friend and fellow Bravo sensation Kyle Richards (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Little House on the Prairie, Halloween) to dish on her atypical upbringing as a child actor and her journey to becoming one of the hottest names in reality TV.

Kyle discusses the various challenges that come with displaying her private life in the public eye, filming unscripted television, dealing with Twitter trolls and how she's keeping her family safe during a global pandemic.

Stay up to date with what James has going on by following him on Instagram: @Jamesbondst

Follow Kyle Richards: @kylerichards18

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