Hustle & Motivate

Reconnecting with Jim Morris to discuss everything that's happened since the Disney hit film "The Rookie".  Jim provides a sneak peek at the details revealed in his new book, Dream Makers – including why he left baseball, his personal struggles with addiction and chronic illness, and how he persevered through all of it. SHOW NOTES [2:28] Striking out Royce Clayton in his first MLB appearance [13:42] The toughest hitter he ever faced [14:55] Moving on from baseball & his real comeback story [28:09] Touching stories of people impacted by Jim's journey [39:17] A brutal truth about the underdog mentality [41:10] Dealing with "dream killers" Grab a copy of Dream Makers: https://www.dreammakersbook.com/ Hustle & Motivate is presented by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Join our Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/

Chris Mallee is a journalist for 4th and Jawn, a popular Philadelphia Eagles blog.  After 4 years of going to college to be a teacher, he flipped the script and decided to pursue his dream of becoming a sports writer. Here's how he did it. SHOW NOTES [4:31] From track team walk-on to school record holder [8:22] Taking a leap of faith to become a sports writer [15:08] Getting started with 4th and Jawn [22:30] How to become a sports writer Hustle & Motivate is presented by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Join our Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/

Pat O’Shea is an Advance Scouting Analyst for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  He previously pitched at Haverford College (Division III) where he helped the Fords win the 2016 Centennial Conference Championship. SHOW NOTES [4:45] O'Shea vs. O'Shea in the Centennial Conference [9:16] Lessons learned as a college pitcher [11:52] A roadmap for starting your career in baseball [19:57] Making the jump from intern to Advance Scouting Analyst [24:24] Finding a hole in Mike Trout's swing Hustle & Motivate is presented by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Join our Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/

Robert Klinchock is a left-handed pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization.  Despite pitching 3 straight complete game shut-outs and helping Shenandoah University win back-to-back conference championships, he wasn’t invited to any pre-draft workouts. Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 35th round, Klinchock became one of just nine Division 3 players selected in the 2019 MLB Draft. SHOW NOTES [2:09] Sprouting up from 5'7" to 6'2" [6:50] Modeling his game after a pro [9:55] Handling the ups and downs of being a college pitcher [16:30] Draft day [26:55] Caught in the middle of a crazy minor league baseball promotion Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/

Richard Colman AM is a Paralympic athlete who represented Australia in four Paralympics.  Richard was born with spina bifida, the second most common disability in the world behind cerebral palsy. Competing primarily in category T53 sprint events, Richard has won multiple gold medals and was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2014. He is also the first person in a wheelchair to complete the Death Road in Bolivia. SHOW NOTES [1:57] The advantages of disability [5:12] Winning gold at his first Paralympics [10:06] Becoming the first person in a wheelchair to complete the Death Road in Bolivia [14:19] Bouncing back from failure & advice for others Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/

Coach George Bennett won 531 games as a college coach at Saint Joseph’s University and Villanova University. He was named Big East Conference Coach of the Year twice and Villanova retired his jersey number 6 in 2003. Bennett produced seven major leaguers including Gene Schall and Gary Scott. His first recruit was a left-handed pitcher named Jamie Moyer. SHOW NOTES [1:34] Too small to fit into his uniform [6:00] Playing college baseball at West Chester [13:10] The recruiting of Jamie Moyer [19:10] Beginning of the Villanova era [29:17] Funny recruiting stories [34:00] Important traits for a good coach & advice Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/

Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry is a New York Times Bestselling author and co-founder of IHHP, a successful research-based training company. He is an advisor to the US Army and Navy, Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Mercedes Benz, and Goldman Sachs and is a performance coach to NFL and NBA teams, Olympic medal-winning athletes, and even the CIA. SHOW NOTES [3:10] How it all started [5:47] Our brain's reaction to pressure situations [8:18] Pro athletes & choking under pressure [12:30] Strategies you can start using today [17:00] The Last 8% and resources for you Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.

Sal Tartaglia is the author of World Series Chronology: Compare, Contrast, & Coordinate The Champions. In our conversation, he discusses the arduous self-publishing process, and the various creative marketing tactics he's using to promote his book. SHOW NOTES [3:25] Discovering his love for the game [9:00] Challenges of a first-time author [16:00] Handing over his book to a Philly sports legend [25:10] The effect winning a World Series has on a city's crime rate, and more compelling facts [35:30] Advice for you Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.

Randy Ginsburg is the author of Adversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying & Find Entrepreneurial Success.  Featured in major publications like Inc. and Newsweek, the book explores the stories of highly successful entrepreneurs who have used the trauma of bullying as fuel for personal growth. SHOW NOTES [5:35] Bullying within the friend group [14:00] The Third Door and finding the courage to go against the grain [25:40] Randy's fatal mistake that almost derailed his entire book [30:32] The INVENT Framework [37:00] Goals and 3-5 year plan Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.

Frank King spent 20 years as a writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno before sharing his story of what was really going on behind the scenes. In 2014, Frank came out as depressed and suicidal in his very first TED Talk.  Since then, he's become known as The Mental Health Comedian, speaking across the country and helping save countless lives in the process. SHOW NOTES [3:10] Selling insurance vs. stand-up comedy [9:15] Touring for 2,629 nights in a row (featuring Adam Sandler, Ellen DeGeneres, and more) [16:00] Starting the conversation on suicide [35:00] Misconceptions about depression and surviving a heart attack in the middle of the woods [45:30] How he started writing for Jay Leno Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.

Henry Duncan is a contributing writer at Joker Mag.  In our conversation, Henry shares his deeply personal journey from 34% body fat to 11%, battling depression, and how the underdog mentality continues to shape his life. SHOW NOTES [7:27] Harsh truths about the underdog mentality [12:12] Battling depression and transforming his life [19:35] How to dig yourself out of dark times [25:05] The compound effect of a focused vision Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.

Frances Reimers is the CEO of Firestarter, a personal branding firm based in Alexandria, Virginia.  Every day, Frances helps athletes, coaches, and sports executives across the nation to develop, manage, enhance, and protect a key professional asset: their personal brands. SHOW NOTES [3:27] What is a personal brand? [10:22] Leaving a six-figure job to launch Firestarter [16:27] Early challenges and road blocks [27:30] How to keep your ego in check [39:09] 3 tips for building your side hustle while working full-time Firestarter website: http://www.yourfirestarter.com/ Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.

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Shawn Harper is a former NFL offensive lineman who played a total of seven seasons with the Rams, Colts, Oilers, and NFL Europe.  He's also the CEO of a multi-million-dollar security services firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. But before he was blocking pass-rushers on an NFL field, Shawn was just a kid with a dream.  In fact, he barely started in high school sports and played a total of one play his entire first year of junior college. SHOW NOTES [3:01] No ordinary childhood [9:05] The NFL mindset shift [13:10] What separates an average player from a superstar? [20:16] Remembering NFL Europe [26:07] Transitioning from football to business [33:45] Two principles for winning in life Download Shawn’s new book, The Winning Edge for FREE: https://shawnharper.co/ Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.

Raymond Power is an actor and writer.  He's appeared in eight films and is also a college student with several honors under his belt, including the 2019 DREAM Scholar Award. As a teenager, he joined a gang and served time in prison after getting shot four times.  After his release, he started a family which helped him find a new purpose. SHOW NOTES [5:40] Getting shot 4 times [8:17] Out of prison and changing for the better [13:00] What drew you to acting? [17:47] How to stay positive in tough times [20:47] The making of the series Give Me Shelter, based on Raymond's life Give Me Shelter: https://www.shelterproject.co/ Raymond Power IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10491405/ Connect with Raymond Power on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raymond.powerromero Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.

Tim Flattery is the host of The Moonlight Graham Show, a podcast celebrating the role player, underdog, and the great stories in sports. With 116 episodes and counting, the aptly named show features guests ranging from a Paralympic gold medalist to an NFL long-snapper to the PCL Pitcher of the Year. SHOW NOTES [3:10] How he played a real baseball game on the Field of Dreams [5:35] Why Iowans feel like underdogs [8:00] Landing prolific guests [13:03] Three things to consider before starting a podcast [16:17] Tim's favorite sports underdog story of all-time [20:00] The worst advice you'll hear about podcasting The Moonlight Graham Show: https://www.moonlightgrahamshow.com/ Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.

Papa Joe DeMaio is a singer, songwriter, actor, and speaker. A Vietnam veteran, he's battled PTSD and addiction on the way to living his dream. Joe and has toured with the likes of Eddie Money, Pat Travers, Randy Jackson (Zebra), and many other legendary musicians. Today, he's the lead singer of his band, The Papa Joe Show. SHOW NOTES [3:45] What it's like having your dreams squashed at a young age [5:55] Returning home from Vietnam [8:40] The night that changed everything — coming back to music after a 27-year hiatus [15:16] The perils of being a singer with COPD and a guitarist with arthritis [19:00] Joe's piece of advice you need to hear Connect with Papa Joe DeMaio: https://www.facebook.com/Papa-Joe-DeMaio-singersongwriteractor-speaker-521246521620687/ The Papa Joe Show: https://www.facebook.com/thepapajoeshow/ Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.

Kevin Caliber is a Hollywood actor, filmmaker, and fitness model.  A Marine veteran, Kevin is known for his work on the Hulu series Future Man as well as Supergirl and The Haves and the Have Nots. Since taking the leap of faith and moving to Hollywood at 30-years-old, Kevin has accumulated over 75 acting credits, 15 as a producer, and has worked with the likes of Seth Rogen and Tyler Perry. SHOW NOTES [5:27] Kevin's current project about a video game character come to life [9:00] How he turned his "pie in the sky" dream into a reality [18:45] Moving from a 5-bedroom house to a 1-bedroom LA apartment and diving into a new, risky career [28:14] The average amount of auditions an actor needs to go on to book ONE role [30:27] The funny story of how he landed his biggest role [37:10] How he built his physique Follow Kevin Caliber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevincaliber/ Check out 16 Bits on Indiegogo: http://igg.me/at/16bits/x/1365036 Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.

Zack Bryers has been a homeless teenager, a soldier in Afghanistan, and a football player for Australia in the IFAF World Championship in Canton, Ohio. In 2018, he was named ACT Young Australian of the Year for his work with at-risk youth. Today, he's helping small businesses grow and leave a lasting legacy. SHOW NOTES [5:25] A near-deadly scuffle [10:10] Out of school and onto the streets [14:30] What Afghanistan was really like [20:15] How he made the Australian national team in 17 months [31:22] The secret power of being undervalued Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.

Manny Kess is the founder & CEO of The Kess Group, a full service concierge company based out of Las Vegas. His clientele includes A-List celebrities and superstar athletes such as Odell Beckham Jr., Von Miller, Jarvis Landry, Travis Kelce, Stefon Diggs, Kevin Durant, and many more. SHOW NOTES [3:38] How often Manny sees his NFL friends [5:41] Why he chose the Naval Academy over 60 full-ride scholarship offers [8:06] Opening his first restaurant at 21-years-old [15:30] How Las Vegas got on Manny's radar [29:03] Co-producing the $50K Charity Challenge with Floyd Mayweather & Rob Gronkowski [32:27] Crazy client requests Check out The Kess Group: http://thekessgroup.com/ Follow Manny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannykess/ Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.