Get A Real Job

On this episode, get to know two absolute sports legends: volleyball superstar Gabby Reece and big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. Independently they are each pioneers in their sports and collectively, they are the husband and wife co-founders of Laird Superfood, Laird Apparel and XPT, an extreme performance training system. They also do tons of philanthropic work, they’re parents, they're podcasters (The Gabby Reece Show) and so I was shocked and thankful that they found four seconds to squeeze me into their busy lives. Gabby and Laird are informed, funny and if you want to hear from experts in risk-taking, your ears have come to the right place.

Ever get your ass kicked by a superhero? Kevin Cassidy has — multiple times. Cassidy is a legendary stuntman whose rough-and-tumble work can be seen in Black Panther, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Captain America: Civil War and many, many other flicks. After 18 years in the movie biz, Cassidy traded crashing through plate glass windows for another potentially bruising line of work: running his own business. Specifically, he owns and operates a Ninja Nation obstacle course arena for kids and adults in Huntersville, North Carolina. Listen in to hear his incredible career journey, the fulfillment he's found in running a business that gets kids' faces out of digital devices, and find out if it actually hurts to get hit by a speeding car in a movie. (Spoiler alert: it does.)

Ed Brubaker is one of the most acclaimed writers in comic book history, known for gritty crime series like "Lowlife" and "Criminal," and incredible runs on "Batman," "Captain America" and "Uncanny X-Men." He and his partner in crime artist Sean Phillips have a new book out, "Night Fever," and on this episode, we learn all about his creative process, his career trajectory, and why he can’t just write something nice about ponies and lollipops for once.

How does a guy who, in his own words. “doesn’t know shit about country music” wind up partnering with 10-time Grammy nominee superstar Eric Church to launch an award-winning whiskey company? That’s what this episode of Get a Real Job digs into. Dan spoke with Eric Church's partner Raj Alva to get the behind-the-barrels scoop on their award-winning Whiskey JYPSI. As Raj explains, the two took a hands-on approach to every aspect of their whiskey business, overseing everything from making it to packaging it to, of course, taste-testing it. If you are looking to start your own spirits company, Raj offers a crash course on getting started. Cheers!

How do you get to the top? Grab some rock and start pulling. Ryan Devlin is the host of the hugely-popular podcast The Struggle Climbing Show, where he picks the brains of the world’s most elite climbers and adventure-seekers, getting their insights on training, nutrition, tactics, and the all-important mental game. Whether or not you enjoy the fight against gravity, as Ryan likes to say, many of the principles these athletes share can be applied to almost any business or creative endeavor. Sure, if you lose grip of your business, you’re not left dangling off the side of a cliff from a rope — but it can certainly feel like that sometimes. An expert climber himself, Ryan is able to pull incredible tactics for overcoming obstacles and regaining your footing when you’re feeling like it is game over. Ryan’s career has spanned life as an actor to co-founding the social impact brand This Saves Lives with Kristen Bell, Ravi Patel and Todd Grinnell. Listen in as he discusses the uplifting power of getting out there and doing good things in the world.

The wild Scot talks about his latest special "Socio." Daniel Sloss, began writing and performing stand-up in 2007, at the age of 17, and now tours non-stop throughout North America, the U.K., Ireland, Australasia, Asia and Europe. Daniel latest comedy special, "Daniel Sloss: Socio," was released exclusively on his website on December 9, 2022, shot at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX. On October 12, 2021, Knopf released Daniel’s first book, Everyone You Hate Is Going To Die: And Other Comforting Thoughts On Family, Friends, Sex, Love, And More Things That Ruin Your Life. The book is a transgressive and hilarious deep dive in to Daniel’s favorite subject: relationships.

He's on a mission to be the first African American to climb the tallest peaks and volcanoes on every continent.

How Joseph Carr poured his heart and soul into an iconic brand.

Former NHL star Mike Cammalleri and co-founder John Celenza discuss the power of their pink drink.

Natalie White discusses developing the first basketball sneaker designed for and by female ballers.

How Ronnie Singh carved out a baller and gamer's dream job at 2K Games.

The 'Spawn' creator did it his way because that's the only way he knows how to do it!

Special announcement! Our annual Franchise 500 list is out, providing you with the best opportunities to buy a business. Which is right for you? Entrepreneur magazine Jason Feifer explains what goes into the list, and how it can benefit you. Learn more at entrepreneur.com/franchise500

Founder Mark Manley discusses his innovative company's approach to keeping plastic and metal out of landfills. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at howlifeunfolds.com

The creator of visionary books like 'Saga' and 'Ex-Machina' discusses creativity, collaboration and what he keeps in his secret writing cave. (Hint: Pretty much nothing.)

A conversation with the co-founder of fun-first e-bike company SUPER73. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at howlifeunfolds.com

A peek behind the creepy curtain of how this horror classic came back to life.

The two-time Super Bowl champion is also a farmer who cares more than most people about the quality of a chicken's life. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at howlifeunfolds.com

The seemingly ageless actor talks about 'Cobra Kai,' his memoir, 'Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me,' and Long Island traffic.

Fiona Morgan, Director of Purpose and Impact at Sail GP, discusses the racing league's incredible environmental efforts. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at howlifeunfolds.com