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From the mastermind behind one of the most popular morning shows in the country, Johnjay Van Es brings his signature blend of curiosity, humor, and fearless honesty to the podcast world. If you’ve ever had a question on your mind but were too afraid to ask, don’t worry—Johnjay’s got you covered.
With hilarious, jaw-dropping conversations, amazing guests, and the inside scoop on everything you actually care about, this show is a wild ride through the stories you’ve never heard and the truths nobody else dares to say. Whether it’s celebrities, trendsetters, or just the most interesting people on the planet, nothing is off-limits, and no question is too bold.
Come for the interviews. Stay for the insanity. This is the podcast you’ll be talking about. Don’t miss it!
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At 24, Joel thought he had the dream. A healthy fast food spot called Thinker’s Grill with salmon burgers and smoothies. Instead, it turned into almost $800,000 in debt and a crash course in how brutal business can be. In this episode, Joel breaks down what really happened behind the scenes. The pressure to open more locations, the overhead that quietly piles up, and the hard lessons about leases, payroll, and operations that most new entrepreneurs never see coming. Then came the pivot. With ...
What are you scared to say out loud? That is where this conversation with Brett Bartholomew starts. We get real about the stuff people usually avoid: • Fertility struggles • Frozen embryos • Messy divorces • What dating looks like when you are trying to stay open without inviting chaos. Then we get into Brett’s wheelhouse. Communication, persuasion, and why trying to “be logical” in an argument almost never works. We talk about how people actually make decisions, how to motivate someone who d...
You can do all the “right” health habits and still feel tired, inflamed, and wide awake at night. Haylie Pomroy says hidden toxins might be the reason. Haylie is a neuroimmunology research scientist and a six-time New York Times bestselling author. She explains how everyday exposures can stress the body and affect sleep, mood, weight, and energy. We also talk about stem cell therapy and why not all treatments are the same. The real key is preparing the body first so it can actually respond ...
Think living longer is enough? Think again. Biohacking is everywhere with IV drips, cold plunges, red light, and hyperbaric chambers, but none of it matters if your mind is stuck. We talk about why your state drives every health habit, how simple routines and meditation actually stick, and why sobriety plus consistency can make life feel totally different. We touch on Joe Dispenza, emotional energy over vision boards, and avoiding the trap of chasing peak experiences. We also peek at modern t...
Ever wonder what it’s really like to become a supermodel in the 1970s? Kim Alexis started as a teen swimmer with a pharmacy plan and quickly rose to fame. She shares how she was discovered, navigated charm school, and survived the whirlwind of NYC, Paris, and magazine covers. Kim gets real about the pressures behind the runway: weight comments, Studio 54 culture, and why learning to say no kept her grounded. She also reveals the health and wellness habits that work for her today, from hydrati...
Want to finally get real rest without the guesswork? We sit down with a board-certified sleep specialist to break down what actually restores you and why better nights mean better days. Learn why caffeine, alcohol, and your chronotype matter, how to handle middle-of-the-night wake-ups, and simple tricks like the 4-7-8 breath or non-sleep deep rest. We cover melatonin, CBD, THC, and when they help—or hurt—plus taper strategies to avoid relying on meds. Snoring or feeling groggy? We dive...
A phone call from the White House, separating conjoined twins, and a mother working all hours so her kids could see grit in action, Dr. Ben Carson’s story goes beyond headlines. We talk early awe in the OR, why steady role models matter, and what separates survival from real success. Dr. Ben shares lessons from medicine, faith, and parenting, plus practical wisdom for longevity: whole foods, daily movement, real sleep, and purposeful community. If you want habits that stick and a fresh perspe...
Getting fired from your own company can break you. For Sam Fox, it lit the fuse. In this episode, Sam shares how he bet on himself and went on to build 150 plus restaurants and a flagship hotel, including True Food, Flower Child, The Henry, and The Global Ambassador. We talk early hustle in Tucson, opening a restaurant at 21, counting every dollar, and why food has to taste great before it can be healthy. Sam breaks down what actually scales, how to choose partners, when to say no, and why hy...
A new haircut, a hard truth, and real care kick off a conversation about health, home, and heart. Blake shares her hysterectomy journey and why trusting your gut and finding a doctor who listens can change everything. We dive into sleep, marriage, and routines: separate beds, nightly habits, and small tweaks that actually improve rest and connection. Parenthood insights, family milestones, and fun stories about music, home projects, and rescue dogs keep it real and relatable. Follow, share, a...
Gut health gets way less weird once you start feeling better. We sit down with Marina, aka the Poop Fairy, and Steve to talk constipation, colonics, and why so many people feel tired, bloated, and stuck without realizing what’s really going on. We keep it simple. How colon hydrotherapy works, the difference between open and closed systems, when enemas help and when they don’t, and why lymphatic drainage and ozone sauna therapy can make a big difference for energy, skin, and inflammatio...
What if an action movie could make your heart race and actually hit you in the chest? We sit down with director Ric Roman Waugh, the stuntman-turned-filmmaker behind Shelter with Jason Statham, to talk about making action feel real. Ric breaks down the stunts, car chases, and live-action fights that make the thrills land, plus how chemistry—not just star power—drives the story. We dive into his journey from stuntman to director, what he learned from mentors like Tony Scott, and how respect ...
Forget The Shiny Wellness Trends. This episode with Dr. Daniel Pompa goes straight to the stuff that actually moves the needle. We pull apart hydrogen water hype, plastic-lined cans, and wellness marketing, then build a real plan for heart health that actually works. A preventive cardiologist breaks down the basics that beat biohacks every time: sleep, sunlight, clean food, movement, and stress resilience. You’ll learn what lab markers actually matter, how to track them, and how to imp...
Want the real story on stem cell treatments? Dr. Rafael Gonzalez breaks down what actually works, what is marketing hype, and why the results come from signaling, not new organs. You’ll learn: What culture-expanded umbilical cord lining cells doWhy dosing changes by goal, from autoimmune to performanceReal patient results, and what to expectThe lifestyle habits that make treatments stickIf you’re comparing options or just curious about regenerative medicine, this episode gives you clear answe...
Pressure doesn’t disappear under the bright lights; it explodes. We chat with the Phoenix Suns’ performance psychiatrist about how players keep their cool, bounce back from injury, and avoid the flashy “quick fixes” that don’t actually work. We break down what really moves the needle: CBT, mindfulness, sleep hacks, confidence drills, and rehab routines that actually stick. Plus, we get into the NBA’s substance rules, ketamine buzz vs real benefits, and why rituals beat hype every time. If y...
What happens when a 15-year-old turns raw talent into a real music career without losing himself? We sit down with Recker Eans and his firefighter dad to hear the story from birthday drum kits to a Republic Records deal and a boy band boot camp with choreographers behind Justin Bieber and Janet Jackson. We cover early Disney gigs, intense dance and vocal sessions, and how Wrecker stays true to himself while navigating contracts, stylists, and stage life. Family keeps it grounded—dad’s lessons...
She started as a 16-year-old HR intern just trying to pay for acrylic nails. Now she runs Phoenix Raceway. This episode is a full-throttle career story. Growing up in the West Valley, buying a condo at 21, learning money early, and saying yes to an opportunity that felt way bigger than the job description. She breaks down how she learned NASCAR by walking garages, talking to pit crews, and obsessing over ticket sales. We get into the fun stuff, too. Hip hop pre race concerts, Spanish language...
From a family kitchen to iconic restaurants, Larry “Lo-lo” White shares how he turned home recipes into Lo-lo’s Chicken & Waffles and a growing hospitality empire. Hear stories from his record-label days, celebrity encounters, and lessons on staffing, consistency, and running community-driven restaurants that double as destination dining. We also dive into his personal reset—losing 50 pounds, fitness routines, and using health to fuel business and family life. If you love stories of grit,...
Build a global pizza empire without selling out, that’s the story of CEO, Joseph M. Ciolli, behind 50+ Grimaldi's locations and a clean-label sauce brand sold on Amazon, Walmart, and 5,000 stores worldwide. We dive into heritage, franchising internationally, keeping quality over shortcuts, and scaling retail without losing the soul of the brand. He also shares a personal health reset with trigger point work, herbal protocols, and blood-guided decisions that turned a scary resting heart...
Boost your heart health with simple, science-backed habits that actually work. Preventive cardiologist, Dr. Jack Wolfson, shares how sleep, clean food, movement, stress management, and toxin reduction improve heart function and lower cardiovascular risk. Learn practical tips to track lab markers like hs-CRP, omega-3, and glutathione, plus daily signals that show progress. Say goodbye to wellness fads and focus on strategies that deliver real results. Watch, share, and comment wi...
Phones crashed, callers vanished, and even a Disneyland giveaway went sideways— but Johnjay Van Es and his wife, Blake, turned chaos into laughs and real talk. We dive into life at home, rescue dogs, LovePup Family Fest, and the little rituals that keep their marriage and family steady. Listeners push them into honest stories about first impressions, teasing, chores, and the mantra that keeps them going: something wonderful is going to happen today. If you love real couples, real laughs, and ...
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