Best Jon Weisman Podcasts (2025)

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Eve of the Playoffs 46:33

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3y ago46:33

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Hey - I'm recording from indoors! Inside of 24 hours before the 2022 Dodgers' first playoff game, I lay down some tracks -- well, thoughts, anyway -- looking at the team's strengths and weaknesses and of course, all the potential fan joy and despair. We also revisit -- ideally for the final time -- the Kershaw Chart, talk about sports fan purity te…

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Journeys 21:44

3y ago21:44

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We start off by talking about the Dodgers' ridiculous start, then segue into the topic of journeys, relating to both baseball and the personal. Plus, a celebration of Melissa Villaseñor's Instagram account and an inadequate nod to the impact on me of Vin Scully.By Jon Weisman

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Background Noise 34:35

3y ago34:35

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After two years, finally loading up a new podcast, in which I update you on all that's been going on. Hope you embrace the background noise, literally (including the click click click of Clyde's claws on the sidewalk) and figuratively.By Jon Weisman

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Jakob Owens – Filmmaking, Being Your Own Boss, and Increasing Revenue Streams 1:12:13

4+ y ago1:12:13

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Renowned filmmaker, music video director, and all-around hustler Jakob Owens talks about his start filmmaking, his love for being his own boss, and having as many revenue streams as possible. Take a deep dive into what it means to leverage one business into multiple money-making entities.By Nolan Smith

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Dan Weisman – On His College Years, How The Music Industry Has Changed, and His Advice to Young Artists 1:29:18

4+ y ago1:29:18

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Dan Weisman is an entrepreneur and seasoned veteran in the music business. From promoting college parties with Scooter Braun, to managing acts from Wale to Mike Posner; Dan has had a hand in the success of more than a few careers in the scene. After 15 years in the music business Dan decided to leave and be a full-time entrepreneur and help in othe…

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Tyler Schmitt – Working Alongside Gary Vee, Ideas of Longevity, and Flipping Sports Cards 1:21:42

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By Nolan Smith

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Micah Johnson 36:51

5y ago36:51

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An interview with former Dodger and current artist Micah Johnson, who talks about his journey from baseball to art, and how that plays into his thoughts about the times we are living in.By Jon Weisman/Micah Johnson

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Jon Brandon Cruz – Growing A Podcast, Working With A-list Celebrities, The Importance Of Having Childlike Optimism, And How Quarantine Has Affected Content Creators 1:22:47

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In the fourth episode of the Student of the Game podcast, Nolan Smith invites his longtime friend, Brandon Cruz as they cover the work it takes to grow a podcast, working with a-list celebrities, the importance of having childlike optimism, and how quarantine has affected content creators. Jon Brandon Cruz Bio: Jon Brandon Cruz is a content creator…

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Mikey Taylor – On Team Building, His thoughts On Investments, Real Estate, And The Importance Of Having A Financial Advisor 1:13:10

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In the third episode of the Student of the Game podcast, Nolan invites on his friend and mentor, Mikey Taylor of Commune Capital to touch on team building, his thoughts On investments, real estate, and the importance of having a financial advisor. Mikey Taylor Bio: Mikey Taylor is the current President and Managing principal of Commune Capital, a p…

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Josh Hash – On The Importance Of Consistency, Matching Your Lifestyle To Your Career, Overcoming Self-Doubt, And The Value Of Having A Coach 2:08:56

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In the second episode of the Student of the Game podcast, Nolan invites Josh Hash, the founder of Strength Side to discuss how he got started as a trainer, the importance of consistency, matching your lifestyle to your career, overcoming self-doubt, and the value of having a coach.By Nolan Smith

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Colin Tilley – On Discovering Your Superpower, Re-Investing In Yourself, And Focusing On The Bigger Picture 1:04:28

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In this installment of the Student of the Game Podcast, Nolan Smith is joined by his friend Colin Tilley to discuss his career as a director/filmmaker, the role his parents played in becoming a leader, lessons he’s learned along the way, and growing his production company, Boy in the Castle. Colin Tilley Bio: Colin Tilley is a Grammy-nominated musi…

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Morning Walk 17:21

5+ y ago17:21

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I decided somewhat on the spur of the moment to share some of the thoughts I had on an early morning walk (during the walk itself, so excuse the audio quality) – including why, while I love baseball, I don't particularly miss it right now. We are living in strange times, folks.By Jon Weisman

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Wally Weisman 50:19

6+ y ago50:19

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In this special interview, I talk to my father, born in 1935 Chicago, about his experiences as a young sports fan in the 1940s, '50s and '60s. From Bronko Nagurski to Sandy Koufax, with a little bit of Citizen Kane thrown in for good measure, there's a trove of good stories to be heard. (Bonus: The debut of the Word to the Weisman theme song, from …

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Charlie Hough 34:24

6+ y ago34:24

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Drafted by the Dodgers as an infielder/pitcher, Charlie Hough was headed for a quick demise until he discovered the knuckleball. Instead, he pitched in the majors until he was 46 and spent a lifetime in baseball. Enjoy his memories about his career and the Dodgers in this interview for Brothers in Arms: Koufax, Kershaw and the Dodgers' Extraordinar…

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Burt Hooton 34:43

6+ y ago34:43

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One of the most underrated pitchers in the history of the Dodgers, Burt Hooton talks about his career and that of his teammates in this interview for Brothers in Arms: Koufax, Kershaw and the Dodgers' Extraordinary Pitching Tradition (available at https://tinyurl.com/dodgerpitchers).By Jon Weisman

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Carl Erskine 1:04:10

7y ago1:04:10

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In the first interview for Brothers in Arms: Koufax, Kershaw, and the Dodgers' Extraordinary Pitching Tradition, Carl Erskine spoke for an hour about his life in baseball and his time with the Dodgers.By Jon Weisman

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Student of the Game: Levi Maestro 1:33:52

7y ago1:33:52

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Levi Maestro is a Los Angeles-based thinker and filmmaker. His show “Maestro Knows” paved the way for what is now known as YouTube or “vlog” culture. By turning the camera lens back on himself as the host and telling the stories of several other creatives around the globe he created a lane all his own. In episode 1 we talk about Los Angeles and how…

Jon Weisman Podcasts

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Word to the Weisman

Jon Weisman

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Student of The Game

Nolan Smith

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Eve of the Playoffs 46:33

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Journeys 21:44

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Background Noise 34:35

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Jakob Owens – Filmmaking, Being Your Own Boss, and Increasing Revenue Streams 1:12:13

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Dan Weisman – On His College Years, How The Music Industry Has Changed, and His Advice to Young Artists 1:29:18

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Tyler Schmitt – Working Alongside Gary Vee, Ideas of Longevity, and Flipping Sports Cards 1:21:42

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Micah Johnson 36:51

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Jon Brandon Cruz – Growing A Podcast, Working With A-list Celebrities, The Importance Of Having Childlike Optimism, And How Quarantine Has Affected Content Creators 1:22:47

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Mikey Taylor – On Team Building, His thoughts On Investments, Real Estate, And The Importance Of Having A Financial Advisor 1:13:10

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Josh Hash – On The Importance Of Consistency, Matching Your Lifestyle To Your Career, Overcoming Self-Doubt, And The Value Of Having A Coach 2:08:56

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Colin Tilley – On Discovering Your Superpower, Re-Investing In Yourself, And Focusing On The Bigger Picture 1:04:28

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Morning Walk 17:21

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Wally Weisman 50:19

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Charlie Hough 34:24

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Burt Hooton 34:43

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Carl Erskine 1:04:10

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Student of the Game: Levi Maestro 1:33:52