Best Joel Carroll Podcasts (2025)

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Paolo Banchero Orlando Magic, No. 1 overall pick to NBA Stardom, overcoming injury, Coach K lessons, Michael Jordan, Family strength, playoff mentality & NBA Conference Finals 51:34

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“It felt like food was taken off my plate…Came into this third year with all these goals, the 50 point game was a confirmation that the work I did was showing up...So to go down with an injury was like a hit to the stomach- it was a reality check, like I’m not Superman.” Paolo Banchero In this episode of The Pivot Podcast, we sit down with Orlando …

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315 | Branden Fitelson on the Logic and Use of Probability 1:28:55

3d ago1:28:55

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Every time you see an apple spontaneously break away from a tree, it falls downward. You therefore claim that there is a law of physics: apples fall downward from trees. But how can you really know? After all, tomorrow you might see an apple that falls upward. How is science possible at all? Philosophers, as you might expect, have thought hard abou…

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AI & The FUTURE of Sales with Coach Carroll 40:17

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In this episode of the Untrapped Podcast, host Keith Kalfas talks with Coach Carroll, a renowned sales coach and entrepreneur from Louisville, Kentucky. They delve into Carroll’s multiple business ventures, including his new AI-driven project. Carroll shares insights on his journey in building multimillion-dollar businesses, his philosophy on time …

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Bill Belichick: The Art of Winning, girlfriend Jordon Hudson, Tom Brady, Lawrence Taylor, Patriots, Super Bowls, UNC future, his father, coaching legacy, life lessons 1:02:33

6d ago1:02:33

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With all the headlines and storylines swirling around Coach Belichick, we wanted to create a space for Coach to touch on some of these as well as add anything he finds important but ultimately we bring back a locker room vibe as Ryan, Channing and Fred talk football stories, the Art of Winning, life on and off the field and lessons learned along th…

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Paul George NBA Star opens up on disappointing Sixers season, Joel Embiid, James Harden, lessons from Russell Westbrook, injuries, legacy without a championship, NBA playoffs & redefining success 55:23

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“How you gonna ridicule me? I’m in the one percentile of my work and I’ve shown you I work hard, so why can’t I have a life away from my job?” Paul George Philadelphia 76ers In a special crossover edition of The Pivot, we sit with NBA star, Paul George for the first part of our show and then Ryan, Chan and Fred do a second part with PG as the host …

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314 | Karen Lloyd on the Deep Underground Biosphere 1:09:18

10d ago1:09:18

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There are living creatures dwelling deep below the surface of the Earth, as deep as we are able to drill. These hearty microorganisms are related to more familiar life forms on land and under water, but the operate and survive in ways that are quite different from what we're familiar with. They live off of nutrients that have penetrated from the su…

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I'm Feeling Peaceful! And Inspired! 1:31:08

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In this episode, Keith Kalfas shares his thoughts on living a peaceful, inspired, and motivated life by following one's purpose and staying in a flow state. He discusses the pitfalls of comparison and scarcity mindset, the importance of emotional well-being, and the benefits of maintaining a beautiful state of consciousness. Keith also touches on t…

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The Savannah Bananas From Baseball to Banana Ball: Reinventing the Game into a global sensation with a fan-first approach, owners Jesse and Emily Cole, shares how a crazy idea turned into a booming business ... 1:18:01

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“This is unlike any sporting event I’ve ever been to.” Ryan Clark The Savannah Bananas are best described as a wildly entertaining, baseball-meets-circus experience that blends sports with showmanship. They’ve reinvented the traditional baseball game by creating “Banana Ball,” a faster, fan-first version of the sport with unique rules, dancing play…

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Carl Nassib Former NFL star reflects on being the first openly gay football player in league, a story of true courage, breaking barriers, locker room acceptance and his game vs Lamar Jackson being historically ... 58:42

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“I hope there’s a world where you don’t have to come out of the closet because you never have to go in. We get to see each other for humanity and not what makes us different.” Carl Nassib former NFL player In a groundbreaking and deeply personal episode of The Pivot Podcast, Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder sit down with Carl Nassib — …

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313 | Eric Topol on the Changing Face of Medicine and Aging 1:12:03

17d ago1:12:03

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Medical science is advancing at an astonishing rate. Today we talk with leading expert Eric Topol about two aspects of this story. First, the use of artificial intelligence in medicine, especially in diagnostics. This is an area that is a perfect match between an important question and the capabilities of machine learning, to the point where AI can…

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Lando Norris McLaren F1 sensation returns to Miami after his 2024 Grand Prix win ready to compete, he talks pressures of the sport, height of competition, his family roots, the split second difference ... 57:27

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“I don’t think I’m here because I want to be remembered by everyone or be known as the best in the world, I’m here to just enjoy my life. Some people want to be remembered forever, I have no interest in that- I want to enjoy my moment. ” Lando Norris Pivot Family we are in Miami and we have an unbelievable show for you!! In partnership with Jack Da…

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Josh Jacobs GreenBay Running Back: From being Homeless to NFL star, how sleeping in his car and growing up humble shaped his life, fatherhood, forgiveness and future of Packers, his take on Saquon, and ... 50:39

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“My Biggest Pivot? Being homeless. Experiencing that, growing up having to really be humble, having to sacrifice and look at things from a different point of view. Not feeling like I ever fit in, I always feel like I had a lot of time to look inward.” Josh Jacobs. In life, we often see the end result of success but never understand the story of wha…

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How to REALLY Solve Problems in Your Landscaping Business - Joel Kouski 1:37:12

24d ago1:37:12

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In this episode of the Untrapped Podcast, host Keith Kalfas talks with Joel Kouski from Kouski Landscaping, who has built a $2 million business with 20 employees. Joel shares his story and talks about why staying emotionally detached in customer service is important, while still building real connections with customers. They discuss overcoming chal…

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AMA | May 2025 3:38:06

24d ago3:38:06

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Welcome to the May 2025 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the question…

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2025 NFL Draft Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, Channing Crowder react, break down big moves, inside news, Shedeur Sanders, the Jags get Travis Hunter, Giants win the night, Josh Jacobs stops by and Shannon ... 1:08:15

27d ago1:08:15

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Football is back and we are ready to go! Round 1 of NFL Draft in the books and we are live in GreenBay with a front row seat to all the stars, big moves, surprise news and inside information as we go through the first night that sets up the start of another NFL Season! Travis Hunter in Jacksonville, only 2 Quarterbacks off the board, where does She…

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Jack Bech NFL Draft Prospect opens up on losing his brother in Bourbon Street attack, overcoming adversity, how he's turned grief into grit, the power of faith and family and a special message to NFL ... 55:39

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“Last words I ever told him was I love him and keep fighting. So that’s what I’m gonna live by from now on, just keep fighting, keep going no matter the circumstance but just keep on going.” Jack Bech We try to find the right words to capture the impact and emotion of this episode, but this is one, that when you listen to it, you'll understand how …

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She Built a 6-Figure Empire - Kroopin's Poopin Scoopin 59:53

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In this insightful episode of the Untrapped podcast, host Keith Kalfas interviews Erica Krupin, the founder of Kroopin's Poopin Scoopin. Erica shares her inspiring journey from working at the University of Michigan Hospital to creating a multiple six-figure business specializing in poop scooping. She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to en…

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312 | Thomas Levenson on the Mutual History of Humans and Germs 1:31:28

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The germ theory of disease is a crowning achievement of science, up there with modern physics, continental drift, and evolution via natural selection. (Even if there will always be cranky skeptics.) But the road to widespread acceptance isn't always an easy one. Why did it take so long between Anton van Leeuwenhoek seeing "animalcules" in a microsc…

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Lane Kiffin College Football's most Polarizing figure, Ole Miss pride, personal growth, legacy of his father Monte Kiffin, Mentors Nick Saban & Pete Carroll and reveals the one thing that makes Quarterback ... 1:10:02

1M ago1:10:02

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"I didn't hit a rock bottom. I just got tired of digging…Tired of digging myself out of messes.” Lane Kiffin, Head Coach Ole Miss Football It's a football Friday episode with the fellas as Ryan, Channing and Fred chat with one of the most polarizing figures in college sports, Coach Lane Kiffin, who's sharp wit fans have come to expect, but this con…

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Jay Shetty, Best-Selling author & Podcast guru, brings years of study, wisdom and experiences into the sports space, challenging Ryan, Channing and Fred to find clarity and balance in a busy world with ... 1:24:45

1M ago1:24:45

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“Even if you hate your job, you hate your career- Collect everything you possibly can from this experience and then move to the next thing and collect everything from that.” Jay Shetty Pivot Family, in this introspective and soul-stirring episode, we go outside our comfort zone of sports and entertainment, approach topics we tend to ignore and ask …

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311 | Annaka Harris on Whether Consciousness is Fundamental 1:09:58

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Questions about consciousness range from the precise and empirical -- what neurons fire when I have some particular experience -- to the deeply profound -- does consciousness emerge from matter, or does matter emerge from consciousness? While it might be straightforward to think that consciousness arises from the collective behavior of atoms in the…

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Michael Carter-Williams Former NBA Star opens up on Mental Health struggles and depression after early success, extra pressure going from Rookie of the year accolades to the injuries to fighting to feel ... 56:37

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“I was at the lowest point, I didn't know what I wanted. I didn't even know if I wanted to be alive at the time.” Michael Carter-Williams Former NBA star In this powerful episode of The Pivot Podcast, former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams sits down with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder to share the untold story of his j…

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Dude Makes $6-Figures Removing Poison Ivy? Spring Landscaping with Austin Douglas 1:10:56

1M ago1:10:56

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In this lively episode, Keith Kalfas hosts Austin Douglas from Ditch The Itch, who has built a six-figure business from scratch by removing poison ivy and offering mosquito treatments. Austin shares his journey from part-time work to significant growth, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and networking. He discusses his innovative ap…

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Penny Hardaway Pride of Memphis, NBA Hall of Famer to Visionary College Coach, Mentorship, Orlando Magic, Shaq stories, playing vs Michael Jordan, bond with grandma, NIL in NCAA and impactful legacy 59:12

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“I came back and gave my time so that I could give a young man an opportunity to dream, understand how to handle himself on and off court, have accountability, responsibility and to share a mentality that nothing is going to be given to you, you have to earn everything and get out of entitlement phase.” Penny Hardaway In this episode of The Pivot P…

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AMA | April 2025 3:30:22

2M ago3:30:22

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Welcome to the April 2025 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questi…

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Fred Kerley Track and Field Olympic Medalist, how track saved his life, extreme confidence, calls out Noah Lyles, how being a father changed him, addresses police incident in Miami, preparation, mission ... 1:00:04

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“I became world champion in a year and a half. People ain't been on my level. I’m more than special.” Fred Kerley Fred Kerley’s speed on the track is matched only by the intensity of his mindset and the strength of his journey. Sitting with Ryan, Channing and Fred- the guys are taking back by his serious demeanor and no-play attitude. From a footba…

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Andrew Schulz and Ryan Clark address their public disagreement, sharing the importance of uncomfortable conversations in growth, intent vs impact in comedy, personal struggles and Andrew's comments on ... 1:12:51

2M ago1:12:51

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"You call me a lot of things, but ignorant I'd disagree on." Andrew Schulz Comedian and Actor Comedy is all about pushing boundaries, but what happens when the joke lands differently than expected? Over the past few months, Ryan Clark and Andrew Schulz have had a public disagreement stemming from comments Andrew made in jest about Black women and t…

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310 | Marc Kamionkowski on Dark Energy and Cosmic Anomalies 1:26:14

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Cosmologists were, let us be honest, pretty stunned in 1998 when observations revealed that the universe is accelerating. There was an obvious plausible explanation, the cosmological constant proposed by Einstein, which is equivalent to a constant vacuum energy pervading space. But the cosmological constant was known to be enormously smaller than i…

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If You Grew Up Poor and You're Starting a Landscaping Business, Listen to This 17:03

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In this episode, Keith Kalfas discusses the intense work required when starting a business, including long hours, stress, and financial struggles. He highlights the importance of healthy eating, proper sleep, and reinvesting earnings into personal growth and education. Keith also addresses overcoming mental barriers like unworthiness and emphasizes…

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Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, Channing Crowder discuss sports' biggest storylines and hot button topics from Stephen A to Lebron to Bronny to NCAA tournament, Deion Sanders + Asante Samuel to Viral morning ... 1:03:15

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Before March bids us farewell, the guys weigh in on some of the sports madness the month has brought us and we aren't just talking about the NCAA tournament- we get into it all with a lot of laughs, heated debates and bold takes. From legend rivalries to the back forth of Stephen A and Lebron to social media craziness to Bronny's career to NCAA wom…

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Cosmicat - Lover's Game (Rick Perez Remix) 14:56

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Jelly Roll Grammy Award Artist on music telling a story, power of resilience, overcoming shame, self-forgiveness, strength in marriage, fatherhood, weight loss journey, therapy and finding hope in faith ... 1:27:10

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“I had to do a 180. I had to completely turn my back on what was. And I still have to kill that little monster every day.” Jelly Roll We often say, "It's never too late to Pivot." and the epitome of that saying is the journey of Grammy Award Artist and Nashville Native, Jelly Roll, who's pure existence is an inspiration in every way. Opening up on …

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309 | Christof Koch on Consciousness and Integrated Information 1:20:46

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Consciousness is easier to possess than to define. One thing we can do is to look into the brain and see what lights up when conscious awareness is taking place. A complete understanding of this would be known as the "neural correlates of consciousness." Once we have that, we could hopefully make progress on developing a theoretical picture of what…

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Cam Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers Captain, NFL All Pro, future of the Steelers, questions at Quarterback, bond with Mike Tomlin, chasing a Super Bowl, locker room, Family, Battling Depression and legacy 48:07

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“The individual stuff is great, but you truly measure greatness by what your team does.” Cam Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro Ryan, Channing and Fred sit down with the heartbeat of the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL Pro Bowler and All-Pro defensive tackle, Cam Heyward who joins the guys to talk about his football legacy, personal struggles, roster cha…

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Timbaland Musical Mastermind on creating legendary beats with Jay Z, Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, Aaliyah, battling addiction, rebuilding, describes the crash and burn from top, what saved him, learning ... 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

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"You need to see what you are made of. I think everyone needs to go to the top and take a dip....Falling down really determines your true success. How do you get back up?" Timbaland You know how it goes Pivot Family- 'It’s been a long time, we shouldn’t have left you, without a dope beat to step to'....Well we have that beat, as we welcome entertai…

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