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Insight with Chris Van Vliet

630 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.8K ratings

Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy Winning TV Host, YouTuber and Inc. 500 entrepreneur obsessed with reverse engineering the mindsets and habits of world class performers. Each episode features in depth conversations with top athletes, celebrities, entrepreneurs and thought leaders. If they are the best at what they do, CVV wants to get their insight and help you apply it to your own life.

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Episodes

How To Make Money From Podcasting and Build Your Network With Travis Chappell

July 09, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Travis Chappell is an entrepreneur and the host of the "Build Your Network" podcast. He joins Chris Van Vliet from his studio in Las Vegas to talk about how anyone can make money from their podcast, tips to book better guests, the secret to getting more downloads, how he has recorded almost 650 episodes of his show, how to bring value to everyone you interact with and much more! Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask yo...

Jay Lethal on Macho Man, his viral segment with Ric Flair, becoming The Franchise in ROH

July 08, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Jay Lethal is a professional wrestler currently working for Ring of Honor. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about "Best in the World" which is ROH's first show with fans on July 11. He also discusses how he broke into the business, the difference between working hard and being lucky, his time in Impact Wrestling as "Black Machismo", working with Ric Flair and the viral "WOOOO off" that they had, the phone call he had with Macho Man Randy Savage before he passed away and much more! Submit you...

Mojo Rawley on betting on yourself and staying hyped after his WWE release

July 06, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Mojo Rawley (Dean Mutadi) is a professional wrestler, entrepreneur, actor, and former NFL player. He joins Chris Van Vliet from Orlando, FL to do his first interview since being released from his WWE contract. He also talks about his NFL career and how a calf injury caused it to end early, going from football to WWE, his friendship with Rob Gronkowski and his brothers, why he didn't like wearing face paint during his heel turn, winning the Andre The Giant Battle Royal at WrestleMania, his rol...

Ted DiBiase Jr. on deciding to leave WWE, life after wrestling, being the Million Dollar Man's son

July 01, 2021 07:05 - 56 minutes

Ted DiBiase Jr. is an entrepreneur, actor, former wrestler and the son of WWE legend "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about his new marketing and branding company called "16 Creative", growing up as the son of the legendary Million Dollar Man, why he decided to leave WWE in 2013, how being a father has changed him, being semi-retired from wrestling, starring in The Marine 2 and much more! Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com...

Chuck Liddell on unlocking your potential, building self-confidence and finding your passion

June 29, 2021 07:05 - 56 minutes

Chuck Liddell is a retired mixed martial arts fighter and a member of the UFC Hall of Fame. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet inside his home in Los Angeles, CA to talk about his legendary UFC career, his podcast called "Icebreakers" with comedian Adam Ray, his fights with Tito Ortiz, Randy Couture, Kevin Randleman, and others, what it feels like to knock someone out and how it feels when you get knocked out, the career path he was on if he didn't become a fighter and much more! Submit your ...

UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell: Unlocking your potential, building self-confidence & finding your passion

June 29, 2021 07:05 - 56 minutes

Chuck Liddell is a retired mixed martial arts fighter and a member of the UFC Hall of Fame. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet inside his home in Los Angeles, CA to talk about his legendary UFC career, his podcast called "Icebreakers" with comedian Adam Ray, his fights with Tito Ortiz, Randy Couture, Kevin Randleman, and others, what it feels like to knock someone out and how it feels when you get knocked out, the career path he was on if he didn't become a fighter and much more! Submit your ...

The Shark Tank Effect: Warren Tuttle on how to pitch your invention and get people to use it

June 25, 2021 07:05 - 31 minutes

Warren Tuttle is an entrepreneur, the president of the board of directors for the United Inventors Association and the author of the book "Investor Confidential: The Honest Guide to Profitable Inventing". He joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in New Canaan, Connecticut to talk about how new products are created, the process of bringing an invention to market, how "Shark Tank" has changed the way we think about products and much more! HOST: Chris Van Vliet GUEST: Warren Tuttle Submit your Bl...

Bianca Carelli - Santino Marella's daughter on her WWE tryout & following in her father's footsteps

June 24, 2021 07:05 - 43 minutes

Bianca Carelli is a professional wrestler and the daughter of WWE legend Santino Marella. She joins Chris Van Vliet from her home in Mississauga, Ontario to talk about her pro wrestling career, what she has learned from her father, her WWE tryout, career goals, majoring in Biology, her favorite books, competing in pageants, and much more! HOST: Chris Van Vliet GUEST: Bianca Carelli Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join If you enjoyed this episode, could I a...

Santino Marella's daughter Bianca Carelli on her WWE tryout & following in her father's footsteps

June 24, 2021 07:05 - 43 minutes

Bianca Carelli is a professional wrestler and the daughter of WWE legend Santino Marella. She joins Chris Van Vliet from her home in Mississauga, Ontario to talk about her pro wrestling career, what she has learned from her father, her WWE tryout, career goals, majoring in Biology, her favorite books, competing in pageants, and much more! HOST: Chris Van Vliet GUEST: Bianca Carelli Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join If you enjoyed this episode, could I a...

X-Pac on beating addiction, joining the NWO and DX, "X-Pac Heat", teaming with Kane, Hall of Fame

June 22, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Sean Waltman, aka X-Pac, is a 2-time WWE Hall of Famer and host of the Pro Wrestling 4 Life podcast. He joins Chris Van Vliet for an in-person interview in Los Angeles, CA to talk about his legendary career, being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice, his role in the NWO and DX, his friendships with Triple H, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall being Kane's tag team partner, his reaction to the term "X-Pac Heat" and much more! Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/joi...

Mickie James on her WWE release, trashbag incident, her role with NWA, Nick Aldis

June 17, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Mickie James is a professional wrestler and country singer. She talks to Chris Van Vliet from her home in Nashville, TN about her recent WWE release, her new role with the NWA and working as the Executive Producer for the all women's Pay Per View event called "Empowerrr", what her husband Nick Aldis thought about her being released, her country music career, her new single called "Grown Ass Woman", her podcast with SoCal Val and Lisa Marie Varon called "GAWTV" and much more! Submit your Blue...

John Cena on F9, Roman Reigns, confirms WWE return, biggest lesson learned from Vince McMahon

June 15, 2021 07:05 - 16 minutes

John Cena is a professional wrestler, actor and philanthropist. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about his new movie F9 (Fast and Furious 9), when he is returning to WWE, how the "you can't see me joke" never gets old, what he has done to hone his craft as an actor, the biggest lesson he learned from Vince McMahon, his opinion of Roman Reigns' new character and more! Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to pleas...

Cobra Kai's Bret Ernst on comedy, making your dreams come true and Wrestling Society X

June 10, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Bret Ernst is a stand-up comedian and actor best known for his role in the Netflix series "Cobra Kai". He talks with Chris Van Vliet from his home in Las Vegas, NV where he talks about his inspiration for becoming a comedian, what motivates him, his process for writing a joke, how he became the commentator for Wrestling Society X on MTV and much more! Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leavi...

Colt Cabana on his time in WWE, signing with AEW, his new podcast

June 08, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Colt Cabana is a professional wrestler, podcaster and entrepreneur. He joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Chicago, IL to talk about his new podcast called "Wrestling Anonymous", what he learned from working in WWE under the name Scotty Goldman, why it took him so long to join his friends in AEW, how he was the brains behind starting Pro Wrestling Tees, working as a commentator in Ring of Honor, why he loves comedy wrestling and more! Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://b...

5 Things I Learned From Meeting Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

June 04, 2021 07:05 - 11 minutes

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is one of the biggest stars on the face of the planet, but it didn't happen by accident. Sure, he's super talented but it takes more than just talent to be at the level that he's on. You've heard me joke about the fact that I've interviewed The Rock on 9 separate occasions and in this episode, I go over the 5 biggest things that I learned from those conversations with him. I hope you enjoy this! We have many more of these type of episodes on the way! Submit your Blu...

5 Things I Learned From Interviewing Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (9 Times)

June 04, 2021 07:05 - 11 minutes

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is one of the biggest stars on the face of the planet, but it didn't happen by accident. Sure, he's super talented but it takes more than just talent to be at the level that he's on. You've heard me joke about the fact that I've interviewed The Rock on 9 separate occasions and in this episode, I go over the 5 biggest things that I learned from those conversations with him. I hope you enjoy this! We have many more of these type of episodes on the way! Submit your Blu...

Retired at age 35: Steve Adcock on how you can reach financial independence

June 02, 2021 07:05 - 42 minutes

Steve Adcock is an entrepreneur and a writer who retired from his IT job at the age of 35 with his wife Courtney. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about how he was able to retire early (without doing something like winning the lottery), why you don't have to work at a job that you hate, how you can be more financially responsible in your everyday life, what financial freedom looks like and much more! You can find out more about Steve by visiting his website: http://steveadcock.us If you enj...

Shaul Guerrero on growing up as Eddie's daughter, marrying Aiden English, burlesque dancing

June 01, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Shaul Guerrero is a pro wrestler, ring announcer and burlesque dancer. She is also the daughter of the legendary Eddie Guerrero and Vickie Guerrero. She joins Chris Van Vliet from her home in Chicago to talk about growing up as Eddie's daughter, how she dealt with her father's death, her career as a pro wrestler, why WWE made her use the name Raquel Diaz, how she met her husband and former WWE superstar Aiden English, her career as a burlesque dancer, working for AEW as a special guest ring a...

UFC Fighter "Suga" Sean O'Malley on being true to yourself and finding your passion

May 28, 2021 07:05 - 49 minutes

"Suga" Sean O'Malley is a mixed martial arts fighter in the UFC's Bantamweight division. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet to talk about his fight at UFC 264 on July 10th against Louis Smolka, how he got started as a fighter, the decision to have multicolored hair, how being a father has changed him, his podcast "Timbo Suga Show", his thoughts on a dream match with Conor McGregor, what is non-negotiable in his life and much more!If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider ...

Scorpio Sky on SCU's breakup, Ethan Page, Double or Nothing

May 26, 2021 07:05 - 32 minutes

Scorpio Sky is a podcaster and professional wrestler signed to AEW. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about Double or Nothing, full capacity crowds returning to All Elite Wrestling, the break up of SCU (SoCal Uncensored), partnering with Ethan Page, his sense of style, the biggest influence in his career, his Mixed Martial Arts career and much more!If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and mak...

Xavier Woods on The New Day, UpUpDownDown, G4TV, Kofi's title win

May 24, 2021 07:05 - 35 minutes

Xavier Woods (aka Austin Creed) is a professional wrestler, YouTuber, podcaster, and TV host. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about his entire career including his time in TNA and WWE, forming The New Day, being ringside when Kofi Kingston won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35, his popular YouTube channel "UpUpDownDown", what he learned from his Achilles injury, becoming a father and much more! If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Ap...

Former NFL Player Anthony Trucks on how shifting your identity will change your life

May 21, 2021 07:05 - 52 minutes

Anthony Trucks is a motivational speaker and former NFL player. He talks to Chris Van Vliet about the idea of shifting your identity and the powerful effects it can have on your life. Think about it, we are the projection of who we think that we are. But what if we shifted that? Anthony says it can have a massive effect on your life and that anyone can be anything that they want. He also talks about his time in the NFL, how a shoulder injury ended his football career, how being a father has c...

Chuck Palumbo on Billy and Chuck wedding, biker gimmick, Natural Born Thrillers, WCW

May 19, 2021 07:05 - 41 minutes

Chuck Palumbo is a retired professional wrestler, mechanic, and TV Host. He joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in San Diego, CA to talk about his YouTube channel "Chuck of All Trades", his passion for motorcycles, being trained at the WCW Power Plant, wrestling with the faction "The Natural Born Thrillers", going to WWE after WCW was bought by Vince McMahon, being part of Billy and Chuck with Billy Gunn, his biker gimmick being compared to The Undertaker and more! If you enjoyed this episode...

Nick Gage on death matches, Dark Side of the Ring and almost killing David Arquette

May 17, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Nick Gage is a professional wrestler and the "King of the deathmatch". He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at Slingshot House in Santa Monica, CA to talk about his episode Dark Side of the Ring on Vice TV, how he became interested in his ultra-violent style of wrestling, being inspired by Cactus Jack and Terry Funk, his dream opponents, going to prison for bank robbery, dying during a match and being brought back to life, almost killing actor David Arquette in a match, what scares him and much ...

Stevie Richards on Right to Censor, Blue World Order, ECW, Hardcore Championship

May 13, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Stevie Richards is a professional wrestler, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about his legendary career, starting his fitness company "Stevie Richards Fitness", his time in ECW, being part of The Right to Censor, why WWE's version of ECW didn't work, being inspired to lose weight after Ivory called him "fat", his time in Impact Wrestling, the Blue World Order, whether he would want to return to WWE and much more! If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to ple...

Danhausen - Out of Character Interviewhausen

May 11, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Ring of Honor wrestler Danhausen joins Chris Van Vliet for a very rare out-of-character interview. He talks about how he created the Danhausen character, quitting his day job to be a full-time wrestler, what inspired the makeup and the voice, being of fan of Conan O'Brien and The Simpsons, being a guest on Conan O'Brien's podcast, The Rock tweeting him, signing with Ring of Honor, his goals in wrestling and much more. If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a s...

Dark Side of the Ring co-creators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener

May 07, 2021 07:05 - 54 minutes

Dark Side of the Ring airs on Vice and takes an in-depth look at some of the most memorable and controversial stories in the world of pro wrestling. Co-creators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener join Chris Van Vliet to talk about season 3 of the show. They discuss some of the most memorable episodes including Brian Pillman, Chris Benoit, The Montreal Screwjob, Owen Hart, and others, where they came up with the idea for the show, how they pitched it to Vice, how Covid changed their production plan...

QT Marshall on Cody Rhodes, turning heel, The Factory, paying his dues in AEW

May 05, 2021 07:05 - 38 minutes

QT Marshall is a professional wrestler for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and is the Director of Creative Coordination behind the scenes. He is also the head trainer at the Nightmare Factory wrestling school in Atlanta, GA. He talks with Chris Van Vliet about his faction "The Factory", turning heel, his match against Cody Rhodes, the correct pronunciation of his last name, how AEW has pivoted during Covid to continue running shows when AEW might start touring again, and much more!   If you enjoyed...

Sin Cara on asking for his WWE release, unmasking, Rey Mysterio influences

May 04, 2021 07:05 - 41 minutes

Cinta de Oro better known as Sin Cara and Hunico in WWE joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in El Paso, Texas. He talks about his 10-year WWE career, wrestling with and without a mask, replacing the original Sin Cara to become the second Sin Cara, why he asked for his release from WWE, being inspired by Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero, and much more!   If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute an...

Jeff Jarrett on Vince McMahon, Kurt Angle, Chyna, TNA, Owen Hart, Hall of Fame

April 29, 2021 07:05 - 44 minutes

Jeff Jarrett is a professional wrestler inducted into both the WWE and TNA Hall of Fame. He is also a businessman and wrestling promoter. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about his new podcast called "My World with Jeff Jarrett" that he is co-hosting with Conrad Thompson, his legendary 35-year career in the wrestling business, some of the controversial storylines he was involved in with Kurt Angle, Hulk Hogan and Chyna, his favorite memories of Owen Hart, why he started TNA Wrestling, bringin...

Jim Johnston: The man behind WWE's legendary theme songs, why he's not in the Hall of Fame, thoughts on AEW

April 27, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Jim Johnston is a music composer who worked as the music producer for WWE from 1985 - 2017. He is the man responsible for the legendary theme songs for Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, Mick Foley, Degeneration X, The Undertaker, Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Randy Orton, and countless others. During the course of his 32-year career with WWE, he composed more than 10,000 pieces of music before he was released in 2017. Jim joins Chris Van Vliet from his studio in Greenwich, CT where he talks ...

Chelsea Green: What's next after WWE release, her fiancé Matt Cardona, Tough Enough, Vince McMahon, AEW

April 22, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Chelsea Green is an actor and professional wrestler known for her work in WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, and Lucha Underground. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet after being released from her WWE contract on April 15, 2021, and opens up about what's next for her career. She also talks about how she fell in love with wrestling, training with Lance Storm, being on Season 5 of Tough Enough, signing with WWE, working for Impact Wrestling, winning the Knockouts Championship, leaving Impact for Lucha...

Chris Masters on a possible WWE return, addiction to painkillers, The Master Lock, NWA

April 20, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Chris Mordetzky is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE as Chris Masters. He is also known for his work in Impact Wrestling and NWA as Chris Adonis. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about how he got signed by WWE, "The Masterpiece" gimmick, being released and rehired by WWE, working with Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair, Bobby Lashley doing The Master Lock, his workout routine, battling his addiction to painkillers, become the NWA National Champion, his love of the Los Angeles L...

Big Cass on returning to wrestling, alcohol addiction, being fired from WWE, is AEW next?

April 15, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Big Cass aka Caz XL (real name William Morrissey) is a professional wrestler known for his time in WWE and NXT. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Tampa and opens up about his return to wrestling after spending time in rehab for his struggles with alcohol. He talks about how he was able to get clean, getting into the best shape of his life, his current relationship with WWE, his interest in AEW, why he was fired from WWE, how Diamond Dallas Page helped him in his journey, his girlfriend AEW...

Ace Austin on winning the X Division title, comparisons to AJ Styles, wanting to become the youngest Impact World Champion

April 13, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Ace Austin is a professional wrestler signed to IMPACT Wrestling where he is the current X Division Champion. He chats with Chris Van Vliet about how he got into wrestling, his workout routine, the difference between his first X Division Title run and his current one, the comparisons to AJ Styles, his goal to be the youngest Impact World Champion, wrestling Matt Cardona in his debut match and much more!If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on A...

How to be a better interviewer - Riaz Meghji on why Every Conversation Counts

April 08, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Riaz Meghji is a television host, professional speaker, and author residing in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about his new book "Every Conversation Counts", how you can ask better questions in your life, the power of human connection, tips to make people feel famous when you speak to them, his favorite celebrity interviews, and more!If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a min...

Brandon Does Everything - How he became a full-time wrestling YouTuber at 21 Years Old

April 06, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Brandon Collymore, better known as BDE (Brandon Does Everything) is a YouTuber residing in Dayton, OH. He talks to Chris Van Vliet about how he made YouTube his full-time job, the tools and tactics he used to explode his channel, why he chose being a content creator over going to college, what every YouTuber who is starting out needs to know, his favorite wrestling video game and much more!If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/...

Kevin Hart's Personal Photographer on How to Land Your Dream Job w/ Kevin Kwan

April 02, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Kevin Kwan is the personal photographer for comedian and actor Kevin Hart. I have known Kevin Kwan for years and am absolutely fascinated by his story. In this episode we talk about how first fell in love with photography, getting his first job by cold calling a photography studio he found in the Yellow Pages, the first time he met Kevin Hart, being by his side as he rose to fame, how you can land your own dream job and much more! For more info on Kevin Kwan visit his website: http://dopepics...

Ethan Page on his AEW debut, leaving Impact Wrestling, weight loss, Karate Man

March 30, 2021 07:05 - 42 minutes

Ethan Page is a professional wrestler and YouTuber currently signed to All Elite Wrestling. Ethan joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He talks about what it meant to debut at AEW Revolution, being a huge fan of The Rock, his goals in pro wrestling, how he came up with his gimmick, his alter ego "The Karate Man", his former tag team partner Josh Alexander, how AEW is different from Impact Wrestling and much more! If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to ple...

Dr. Beau Hightower - The YouTube famous Chiropractor to WWE & UFC athletes

March 26, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Dr. Beau Hightower is a Naprapath, Chiropractic Physician, Certified Exercise Physiologist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Master of Science. He joins Chris Van Vliet from his clinic, Elite-OSM in Albuquerque, NM. He talks about how he became YouTube famous for his work as a chiropractor, working with UFC fighters and WWE and AEW wrestlers, how he met his wife Lais DeLeon, his hammer therapy techniques, being a member of MENSA, Joe Rogan's critiques of chiropractors, making m...

Vince Russo says he has only one regret, what people misunderstand about him, winning the WCW title

March 24, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Vince Russo is a professional wrestling booker and personality, author, and podcaster. He joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Thornton, Colorado to talk about his podcast "The Vince Russo Brand", how he started working for WWE, getting lured to join WCW during the Monday Night Wars, booking himself to win the WCW Championship, why WCW failed, David Arquette's pro wrestling redemption, the one regret he has, his current relationship with Eric Bischoff, his time working for TNA, why he uses ...

Ben Askren on fighting Jake Paul, Snoop Dogg betting $2 million against him, WWE wanting to sign him

March 22, 2021 07:05 - 39 minutes

Ben Askren is a retired UFC fighter, amateur wrestler, and podcaster. He joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Hartland, Wisconsin before his boxing match with Jake Paul on April 17. He talks about why Jake chose him as his opponent, training with Freddie Roach, his retirement from UFC, Jake's comments about his wife, what he remembers from the fight with Jorge Masvidal, his passion for BitCoin, WWE's interest in him, and his trip to the Performance Center, Dana White's $1 million bet on thi...

5 things you need to know before starting your podcast or YouTube channel

March 19, 2021 07:05 - 11 minutes

One of the biggest questions I get asked every day is "I really want to start a podcast, how do I do it?" In this episode I breakdown the 5 main points that I've learned since launching my podcast in June of 2019. It's not always easy, but it can be incredibly fun and rewarding! Let me know if you'd like to hear more topics like this! Could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread ...

Jeff Timmons from 98 Degrees on the power of dreaming big and writing down your goals

March 18, 2021 07:05 - 59 minutes

Jeff Timmons is a singer, songwriter, producer, and one of the founding members of the boy band "98 Degrees". He joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Las Vegas, NV with some powerful knowledge and life-changing tactics. He talks about how he formed 98 Degrees, deciding on a whim to move from Ohio to Los Angeles, how important it is to dream big, writing down his goals every day, how he met Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, and Justin Jeffre, what being a dad has meant to him, why 98 Degrees broke u...

Eric Bischoff says AEW vs NXT is not a war, thoughts on Goldberg and Sting still wrestling, 83 Weeks

March 16, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour

Eric Bischoff is a wrestling personality, entrepreneur, television producer and co-host of the podcast "83 Weeks". He joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Cody, Wyoming to share the story of how he broke into the wrestling business, the lessons he's learned from working in WCW, WWE and TNA, mistakes he's made along the way, his thoughts on Sting and Goldberg still wrestling, the jobs he had before he got into wrestling, his career as a television producer after WCW was bought by WCW, what h...

Ian Riccaboni - The Voice of Ring of Honor Wrestling

March 12, 2021 08:05 - 1 hour

Ian Riccaboni is an author, sportscaster, and play-by-play commentator for Ring of Honor Wrestling. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet from his home in Allentown, PA, and talks about being a batboy for the Allentown Ambassadors, acting in TV commercials as a child, his passion for broadcasting, how his mom would take him to wrestling events when he was a kid, paying his dues at The Monster Factory wrestling school, how he got his first break with Ring of Honor, what he learned from working wit...

Ron Funches on comedy, losing 140 pounds, his love of wrestling, Joe Rogan

March 11, 2021 08:05 - 1 hour

Ron Funches is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his work on Trolls, Curb Your Enthusiasm, New Girl, Undateable, Transparent, and numerous other TV shows and films. He joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Los Angeles to talk about how he broke into comedy, getting his first big break in the business, performing on Conan O'Brien, his voice acting work, how he was able to lose 140 pounds, his experience attending wrestling school, his podcast called "Gettin' Better with Ron Fun...

Rikishi on his sons Jimmy & Jey Uso, the Stinkface, falling off Hell in a Cell, The Rock

March 09, 2021 08:05 - 1 hour

Rikishi is a WWE Hall of Famer from the legendary Anoa'i family. He joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Los Angeles to talk about his new YouTube channel called "Rikishi Driver Talk Show", getting inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, his sons Jimmy and Jey Uso, his wrestling school Knokx Pro Wrestling Academy, training rapper Bow Wow, being part of Armageddon 2000 when The Undertaker chokeslammed him off Hell in a Cell, getting shot in a drive-by shooting in 1987 and dying for three minutes...

Sabu on working for Paul Heyman, his favorite ECW matches, why ECW in WWE didn't work

March 05, 2021 08:05 - 40 minutes

Sabu and Super Genie Melissa Coates talk to Chris Van Vliet from their home in Las Vegas, NV. Sabu talks about his time in ECW, what he learned from working with Paul Heyman, how he got his infamous scars, his regrets not signing a $400,000 a year deal with Kevin Sullivan in WCW, his biography called "Sabu: Scars, Silence and Superglue", his children's book "Sabu vs. The Three Little Pigs" and more! He also discusses the lifesaving surgery that Super Genie had that causes her left leg to be a...

Chris Gronkowski on playing in the NFL, his younger brother Rob and being on Shark Tank

March 04, 2021 08:05 - 1 hour

Chris Gronkowski joins Chris Van Vliet from his home in Dallas, TX. Chris is the CEO and founder of Ice Sharker and also the older brother of NFL star Rob Gronkowski. He talks about his time in the NFL playing for the Dallas Cowboys, the Indianapolis Colts, and the Denver Broncos, what it was like not being drafted, being the middle of 5 Gronkowski brothers, the moment that he knew Rob was an elite football player, whether or not he thought Rob would stay retired from the NFL, his experience ...

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