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Snoop Dogg on Football, Fatherhood, Losing Legends and Fueling a Legacy Feb 24, 2020

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Few artists in history have leveled up as much as Snoop Dogg has. Born Calvin Broadus Jr., in Long Beach, California, the beloved rapper and entertainer went from a life navigating crime in a gang-ridden neighborhood to becoming the face of a musical movement that would change culture forever. His debut album, Doggystyle, produced by his friend and early producer, Dr. Dre, put West Coast rap on the map and catapulted Snoop into the center of a controversial scene that would influence style, movies, media, and so much more for decades after. Along the way, the world watched Snoop—and his many aliases—grow and experience becoming a father, football coach, actor, activist, and incredibly successful entrepreneur. In this episode of Wide Open, Snoop holds nothing back while taking us through his journey, touching on the legacy he wants to leave behind, how he learned to study greatness, fatherhood, losing legendary loved ones, and how to outwork anyone and everyone to get to the top. All hail the Doggfather.

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Thriving on Fear and the Journey Towards Redemption with Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Feb 17, 2020

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You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and the same goes for heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson. The New York-native’s troubled youth was full of tough times, loss, and years in and out of crime. But along the way, Mike’s natural talent as a fighter and truly unique human being was discovered and led to him winning the heavyweight boxing title at the unheard-of age of 20. He’d go on to become one of the most naturally talented athletes and fiercest competitors to ever live, earning numerous titles and hundreds of millions of dollars in winnings, a fortune he’d lose nearly just as fast while struggling with toxic media attention, drug abuse, and failed relationships. I sat down with Mike at his Tyson Ranch, home to his latest cannabis-focused venture and production company, to discuss the intimate moments of his journey, many of which you haven’t heard via the media. Prepare for an emotional and intense conversation about thriving on fear, searching for redemption, struggling with self-control, and learning from the past in search of a better future. This is the true story of Mike Tyson’s second act.

Content warning: listener discretion is advised. This episode contains graphic descriptions of drug use, violence and language that some listeners may find disturbing and/or triggering.

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MLB Legend Adrián González on Trades, Change, Subs, and Success Feb 10, 2020

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From coming to America after growing up in Mexico to getting traded five times, MLB All-Star and legend Adrián González has experienced some pretty powerful moments of change in his life and career. He’s someone who can tell you firsthand that there’s a lot more to professional athletes than people think. On Wide Open, Adrián took us through some milestones from his historic career, touching on how he overcome the low points, the pressures of being an 18-year-old first round pick with a $10 million dollar signing bonus, growing up in Mexico, and his later moves as a successful businessman and investor in the food and beverage space. For anyone curious about things like self-confidence, making transitions, and work-life balance, there’s some super valuable insight in this one.

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How to Know Yourself & Thrive with Three of the Sports Industry’s Most Powerful Women [Special Super Bowl Episode] Feb 03, 2020

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This week on Wide Open, I'm joined by three of the most inspiring, successful, and 100% badass women in the sports and entertainment industry. Constance Schwartz-Morini co-founded SMAC Entertainment alongside Michael Strahan, a multi-dimensional talent management, music, branding and production company that represents the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Deion Sanders, and Erin Andrews. Kim Pegula was a child living homeless on the streets of Seoul before immigrating to the U.S., and later, becoming the owner of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres alongside her husband, Terry Pegula. Last but not least, Tracy Perlman, is a veteran NFL executive who currently holds the influential post of Senior Vice President of communications and marketing, overseeing all player and legend relationships. What these women all share in common is that not only are they some of the most influential people in their respective industries but also that they’ve had to overcome a vast amount of adversity to get there. Along the way, they've learned a whole lot about patience, finding balance, ego, hustle, and how to thrive in a male-dominated industry. In our conversation, they break down these experiences and life-lessons, as well as provide tips on everything from how to nail job interviews to overcoming sexism in the workplace.

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How to Live Beyond Meat (and According to the Facts) with Ethan Brown Jan 27, 2020

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Do you ever think about a world beyond meat? Ethan Brown does. He is the founder and CEO of Beyond Meat, a plant-based meat company in which I’m a proud investor. Brown’s team is pushing their mission of creating The Future of Protein® by way of delicious plant-based meat that’s made without GMOs, soy, gluten or artificially produced ingredients. Ethan’s frequent trips to his father’s dairy farm taught him a lot about our relationship with meat and animals - a focus and passion that led to him studying how we can create a more sustainable future with less reliance on animals and more scientific study. He found animal protein is made up of four simple ingredients that can be easily replicated using plants and used this formula to create a range of products like Beyond Burgers, Beyond Beef and Beyond Sausage. Brown took the company public in 2019 with a billion-dollar valuation, one of the largest IPOs in recent history. Beyond Meat is available in retail stores and some of your favorite fast food places like Dunkin’, Del Taco and Carl’s Jr. Brown is a visionary who’s deeply focused on innovation. He came on Wide Open to discuss his upbringing, how he got into studying animal proteins under a microscope, and the various ways he’s devoted his life to thinking differently about how humans eat, live, and learn. Follow me on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonygonzalez88/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonygonzalez88 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonygonzalez88/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonygonzalez88/ & Watch Wide Open on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tonygonzalez

How to Understand the Universe And Yourself with Neil deGrasse Tyson Jan 20, 2020

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If you’re looking for advice about how to understand the universe—and yourself—you can’t go wrong listening to a guy that many consider one of the smartest humans alive. Welcome astrophysicist, author, and much-loved host of shows like Cosmos and Startalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil’s ability to take complex topics about science and package them in playful and approachable ways has cemented him as one of the most interesting and unique voices of our time. On Wide Open, Neil talks about how to deal with haters, the value of college, breaking down the intimidation factor of science, and how he’s devoted his life to helping people understand the many mysteries of our existence. Whether you consider yourself a science buff or not, my very fun and unexpected conversation with Neil will stoke your curiosity and get you hungry to learn. Enjoy!

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Deion Sanders on How to Stay Relentlessly Focused While Doing It All Jan 13, 2020

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It’s primetime, my friends. This week on Wide Open, I welcome one of the most versatile and talented athletes and entertainers in modern history, Deion Sanders. From the NFL Hall of Fame to the MLB, Deion redefined human potential by becoming one of the few athletes to play two different professional sports.

Deion’s story is all about maintaining deep focus and refusing to give in to outside voices, all while accomplishing many different things simultaneously. He came on the show to take us through his journey from a difficult Florida upbringing to how he found stardom in sports, raising kids, how he obsessively organizes his daily life and goals, and the real magic behind his success. Deion is truly one of the greatest, so pay attention!

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Tom Bilyeu on How to Become Obsessed with Learning & Find Fulfillment Jan 06, 2020

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This week on Wide Open we have a guy with one of the greatest success stories ever, Quest Nutrition and Impact Theory founder, Tom Bilyeu. Tom’s journey from an underachieving teen and failing film school student to the founder of a billion-dollar company personifies how if you set your mind to learning—and learn to love what you do—your growth potential can become truly limitless. Tom and I shared a jam packed conversation about his transition from serial entrepreneur to an influential voice across culture who’s teaching people how to sharpen their skills and hack their mindset to manifest the life they’ve been dreaming of.

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Keep Calm and Get What You Want with FBI Hostage Negotiator Chris Voss Dec 16, 2019

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Who wants to learn more about control while mastering the art of negotiation? If you’re not raising your hand, you should be. Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss became one of the bureau's top assets for neutralizing high priority situations, from bank robberies to acts of terror. Today, he advises Fortune 500 CEOs on the art of negotiation, and even inspired actors like Denzel Washington’s character in like Inside Man” and “Man on Fire.” Chris is also the author of “Never Split the Difference,” a best-selling book that takes his unique and incredible career experiences and breaks them down so that anyone can learn how to talk to people with empathy, create calm, and ultimately, get what you want.

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Tony Hawk on Staying True to Yourself While Becoming the G.O.A.T Dec 09, 2019

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Tony Hawk is the greatest skateboarder of all time, but that doesn’t mean his road to the top was always easy or straightforward. On Wide Open the podcast, Tony talked about how doing things his own way—from landing the world’s first 900 to launching a video game and massive shoe empire—helped him put extreme sports on the map. From advice for aspiring athletes to tips for dealing with the haters, and how to turn risk into massive reward, it’s all here in this intimate conversation with one of the world’s most iconic champions.

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