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Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein

454 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratings

Long Shot Leaders tell the stories and secrets of leaders, Innovators, entrepreneurs, and various high achievers. We interview people of all walks of life and explore their struggles, shortcomings, challenges, and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment.
Hard-hitting and fast-moving, connecting people from all walks of life to learn about entrepreneurship, leadership, relationships, cruise ships, and any other kind of damn ship you can think of. We talk to leaders in culture, film, regular business, show business, monkey business, you name it! digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.
Michael Stein likes deconstructing why people do what they do and how they can be better.

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Episodes

World leader in Webinars- co-founder and CEO of WebinarNinja, award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and host of $100 MBA with Omar Zenhom

June 23, 2021 07:30 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

World leader in Webinars- co-founder and CEO of WebinarNinja, award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and host of $100 MBA with Omar Zenhom His journey from the very beginning How he started his career The Struggles Secrets to his success What he has planned for the future

Prostate cancer survivor beats the odds with zero percent chance to live, then launches an amazing brand.  Bob Healy talks with Michael Stein.

June 21, 2021 07:30 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Prostate cancer survivor beats the odds with zero percent chance to live, then launches an amazing brand.  Bob Healy talks with Michael Stein.

Wellness expert, yoga teacher, business coach, social media influencer inspires women to pursue their dreams with Linsey Elmore

June 18, 2021 07:30 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Wellness expert, yoga teacher, business coach, social media influencer inspires women to pursue their dreams with Linsey Elmore

Michael Stein is Interviewed by Jim Sherpa - Bonus Episode

June 17, 2021 07:30 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Michael Stein is Interviewed by Jim Sherpa.  Jim asks Michael about his life and career.  Entrepreneurship, acting, writing, directing, stand-up comedy, ADHD, podcasting, personal development, and why Michael has started the Long Shot Leaders podcast.

From Prison to Successful entrepreneur with L.A. Chicano royalty Steven Lucky Luciano

June 16, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

From Prison to Successful entrepreneur with L.A. Chicano royalty Steven Lucky Luciano

Found in Iraq as a baby, half-dead, in a box with only half an arm and one leg to X Factor Star and major leader.  Emmanuel Kelly talks to Michael Stein about his amazing life.

June 14, 2021 07:30 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

Found in Iraq as a baby, half-dead, in a box with only half an arm and one leg to X Factor Star and major leader.  Emmanuel Kelly talks to Michael Stein about his amazing life.

Actor , Comedian, Voice Over Eddie Deezen of Grease, 1941, and Polar Express overcoming scoliosis.

June 11, 2021 07:30 - 54 minutes - 38 MB

Actor , Comedian, Voice Over Eddie Deezen of Grease, 1941, and Polar Express overcoming scoliosis.

Pastor and CEO at Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission to prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty, hunger and homelessness

June 09, 2021 07:30 - 41 minutes - 29.1 MB

Pastor and CEO at Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission to prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty, hunger, and homelessness

Going from Food Truck to Fast Casual Restaurant Royalty with Jew Boy Burgers & Mo Pittle

June 07, 2021 07:30 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Going from Food Truck to Fast Casual Restaurant Royalty with Jew Boy Burgers & Mo Pittle

Actor, writer, stand up comedian and lifetime pot smoker on achieving all his goals - Marc Sheffler

June 04, 2021 07:30 - 56 minutes - 39.4 MB

Actor, writer, comedian, and lifetime pot smoker Marc Sheffler talks about his first acting role in "The Last House on The Left" writing for "The Love Boat, "Who's The Boss" "Happy Days", reinventing himself and attaining his lifetime goals of woman, comedy and smoking pot.

At 18, diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, and told he would not live past 35 or be able to have biological children, but Ryan Shekell beats the odds

June 02, 2021 07:30 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

At 18, diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, and told he would not live past 35 or be able to have biological children, but beats the odds

A 10 Year Marine, Airline Pilot, and Founder of Dose of Leadership Richard Rierson

May 31, 2021 07:30 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

A 10 Year Marine, Airline Pilot, and Founder of Dose of Leadership Richard Rierson

Fighting through life with anger, fists, vengeance, drugs and alcohol, then finding peace with Tommy Grasley

May 28, 2021 07:30 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Fighting through life with anger, fists, vengeance, drugs, and alcohol, then finding peace with Rock n Roller Tommy Grasley

Riches to Rags back to Riches with Son of Sony Co-Founder Robert Tushinsky

May 26, 2021 07:30 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Growing up wealthy, being the son of Joeseph Tushinsky, inventor of Superscope, who helped start SONY, talks about his dad, losing everything and fighting his way back with his unique brand of spirits

Coming to America with nothing and creating a jewelry empire with author & TV Show Host for Shop HQ & HSN Victoria Wieck

May 24, 2021 07:30 - 50 minutes - 35.2 MB

World-renowned jewelry designer, author & TV Show Host for Shop HQ & HSN Victoria Wieck talks about coming to America with nothing and creating an empire.

Coming to America from Africa, overcoming bigotry, and starting a company while in college with Emmanuel C. Okosisi

May 22, 2021 07:30 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Emmanuel C. Okosisi, Co-Founder at Evolution of Leadership Nigerian Born, now U.S. citizen Leader talks about coming to America, overcoming bigotry, and starting a company while in college.

Author, Army vet & mom of 2 sets of twins Wendy Kok talks about making it all happen.

May 21, 2021 07:30 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MB

Author, army vet & mom of 2 sets of twins Wendy Kok talks about making it all happen.

Paralyzed from a tragic car accident, Sam Morris on his struggle being a paraplegic , his triumph, and starting his company Zen Warrior

May 19, 2021 07:30 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Paralyzed from a tragic car accident, Sam Morris talks about his struggle, his triumph, and starting his company Zen Warrior

Getting over image issues and being a pioneer in the yoga attire industry with Jodi Guber Brufsky

May 17, 2021 07:30 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MB

Jodi Guber Brufsky Talks about getting over image issues, growing up in Hollywood, and being a pioneer in the yoga attire industry

WWF wrestling figure, booker, writer, and pundit Vince Russo talks about WWF wrestlers and real life

May 14, 2021 07:30 - 57 minutes - 40 MB

WWF wrestling figure, booker, writer, and pundit Vince Russo talks about WWF wrestlers and real life

Passion vs Opportunity and finding your niche in business with Richard Miller

May 12, 2021 07:30 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

The nation’s most sought-after seminar production companies, Passion vs Opportunity and finding your niche in business

Sex, Drugs and Magic with Magician Danny Scott

May 10, 2021 07:30 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Magician Danny Scott talks about his fame at a young age, Sex, Drugs, and Magic at the famous Magic Castle.

DC Glenn talks about his 90's rap group Tag Team, whoomp there it is, & his Commercial Ad by GEICO, Scoop There It Is!

May 07, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

DC Glenn talks about his 90's rap group Tag Team, whoomp there it is, & his Commercial Ad by GEICO, Scoop There It Is!

Going from hockey prodigy to surviving a rare heart condition in his early 20s with Anthony Williams

May 05, 2021 07:30 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Michael Stein talks to Anthony Williams about going from hockey prodigy to surviving a rare heart condition in his early 20s.

Bruce Starr agent for some of the biggest comedians in the 1980s comedy boom

May 03, 2021 07:30 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Bruce Starr on, becoming an agent for some of the biggest comedians in the 1980s comedy boom

Acting teacher legend, Eric Morris on the group theater, Lee Strasberg, method acting and living a long life.

April 30, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

Eric Morris on writing 10 books, leading the world of acting teachers, the group theater, working with best friend Jack Nicholson, method acting, and living a long life.

Leading Personal Development Event Organizer, Gail Kingsbury

April 28, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

Gail Kingsbury on leaving your small home town, moving to Hawaii, and becoming a leading personal development event organizer

Writer for the Academy Awards, 6 X Emmy Award Winner Bruce Vilanch

April 26, 2021 07:30 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MB

Bruce Vilanch on being adopted, growing up Gay and unique, living with Bette Midler, directing the Academy Awards, the Emmys, and joke writing

Directing the Beastie Boys and Greenday music videos, commercials and creating a viral video with Even Bernard

April 23, 2021 07:30 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Evan Bernard talks about directing the Beastie Boys and Greenday music videos, commercials and creating a viral video

Erica Anenberg, women in business, being a renegade entrepreneur and hustler

April 21, 2021 07:30 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Erica Anenberg, women in business, being gay, being a renegade entrepreneur and hustler

World-leading comedy coach Greg Dean, his career and how to be a stand-up comedian

April 19, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

World-leading comedy coach Greg Dean talks about his career and how to be a stand-up comedian

Larry Hankin, on his amazing acting career, improv history, crazy auditions, and ADHD

April 16, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Larry Hankin, on his amazing acting career, improv history, crazy auditions, and ADHD

Joey Granatelli, his famous racing family, his coma and near-death experience, going broke and coming back.

April 14, 2021 07:30 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Joey Granatelli talks about his famous racing family, his coma and near-death experience, going broke and coming back.

Mark Lonow, owning the world's most famous comedy club, The Improv, and helping the greatest comedians in comedy history.

April 12, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Mark Lonow, owning the world's most famous comedy club, The Improv, and helping the greatest comedians in comedy history.  He talks about his life, career, and being a pioneer in stand-up comedy.

Growing up with dyslexia and starting a program that helps kids learn how to learn

April 10, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

Growing up with dyslexia and starting a program that helps kids learn how to learn with Scott Goodkin.

Bob Donnell, losing a child, losing a parent at a young age and helping others

April 09, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Bob Donnell, talks about losing a child in a car accident, while he was driving behind her, losing a parent at a young age, and helping others

Sean Entin on surviving a stroke after getting choked out in a jiu-jitsu training

April 07, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Sean Entin on surviving a stroke after getting choked out in an MMA jiu-jitsu training session.

Carl Gottlieb on writing Jaws, the Jerk, being a Hollywood Legend

April 05, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Carl Gottlieb on writing Jaws, the Jerk, his relationship with Steven Spielberg, being a Hollywood legend, and not holding grudges in Hollywood

Gregg Garfield, patient zero when covid-19 started, losing his fingers and toes and surviving an avalanche

April 02, 2021 07:30 - 40 minutes - 28.4 MB

Gregg Garfield on being patient zero when covid-19 started, losing his fingers and toes and surviving an avalanche, and appearing on the Ellen DeGeneres Show

Jason Swing on overcoming dyslexia, insecurities, starting Swing Media and being a rock star entrepreneur

March 31, 2021 07:30 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Jason Swing on overcoming dyslexia, insecurities, starting Swing Media, and being a rock star entrepreneur

Ben Lesser, talks about the holocaust, his time in the concentration camps, and his life afterward - Special Episode

March 29, 2021 07:30 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Ben Lesser, talks about the holocaust, his time in the concentration camps, and his life afterward - Special Episode

Bonus Episode: Artie Hoffman, psychic and medium, Stein, Questioning if psychics are real.

March 27, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Bonus Episode: Artie Hoffman found a new path as a psychic and medium, Stein, Questioning if psychics are real.

Jill Price remembers nearly every event of her life with hyperthymesia memory

March 26, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Jill Price on how she remembers nearly every event of her life and dealing with hyperthymesia memory condition.

Art Lewin, top Los Angeles Suit maker on how to start a business

March 24, 2021 07:30 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Art Lewin, top Los Angeles Suit maker on how to start a business by learning from 30 + other careers

Jim Jordan on being kidnapped at 15, and building a model agency empire.

March 22, 2021 07:30 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Jim Jordan talks about being kidnapped at 15, Stockholm syndrome, and building a model agency empire.

Marjorie Morrison, building an empire for psychology with PsycHub

March 19, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Marjorie Morrison talks about, PTSD, suicide prevention, building an empire for psychology, and working with Patrick J. Kennedy for PsycHub.

6-time author, and artist Vital Germaine talks about finding success

March 17, 2021 08:30 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

6-time author, coach, artist, and keynote speaker Vital Germaine talks about living in a foster home and finding success

Jeff Arch, on getting an Academy Award nomination for Sleepless in Seattle

March 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Jeff Arch, talks about his life, writing, getting an Academy Award nomination for Sleepless in Seattle, and selling a screenplay to Hollywood.

Working actor Timothy McLaughlin Strives for His Dream - Bonus Episode

March 13, 2021 14:04 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

How Timothy McLaughlin left his mall town and start to make a living as a working actor. Bonus episode: An everyman and everywoman story.

Louis Lombardi, actor of The Sopranos, Entourage, Heroes, CSI

March 12, 2021 13:49 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Louis Lombardi talks about getting acting work in Hollywood, The Sopranos, Entourage, Heroes, CSI. being born in The Bronx, New York City, and being a nice guy in Hollywood.

Guests

James Watson
1 Episode
Michael Neill
1 Episode

Twitter Mentions

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