The Think Tank Podcast
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 207 ratingsThe Think Tank Podcast with Tank Sinatra is the only show that will reveal untold stories and life strategies from some of the most interesting people in the world. Over the course of being in recovery for 16 years, bodybuilding for 25 years, building an Instagram following from zero to three million in just three years and making relationships with some of the most famous and interesting people in the world, I've created the Think Tank. Using humor and genuine curiosity I get these people to open up and reveal another side of themselves and their personal journeys that you will not hear anywhere else. You'll gain tools and insights each week so that you can build the life that you deserve. Subscribe right now to Go To Bed Angry, or I'm gonna put you in a headlock.
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Episodes
061 - The 5 Second Rule (Mel Robbins)
March 17, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBMel Robbins (creator of The 5 Second Rule and motivational speaker) joins Tank Sinatra and they discuss the renewal of The Mel Robbins Show, putting good out into the world, on-air advice and the craziest situation Mel has experienced, dealing with anxiety and working with anxious kids, Mel's origin story, coming up with and applying the 5 second rule, intrusive thoughts and how the rule can help eradicate them, doing the least amount of damage possible as a parent and so much more!...
060 - The Future We Choose (Christiana Figueres & Tom Rivett-Carnac)
March 10, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBChristiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac (authors of The Future We Choose and lead negotiators for the UN the during the Paris Agreement) join Tank Sinatra this week and discuss the release of their book and how it goes into detail about what happens if we do something about climate change vs if we continue on our current path, how other countries regard climate change, the definition of climate change and the biggest contributing factors, small things we all can change, ocean poll...
059 - The Game Changers (James Wilks)
March 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBJames Wilks (producer of The Game Changers documentary) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss the creative process, Tank's decision to cut back on meat and the changes he's felt, "the burrito experiment" on the documentary, putrefying vs fermenting, addiction to fat, sugar and salt, the myth that it's too expensive to eat healthy, people's opinions of a plant-based diet, the "debunking" videos about the documentary, James' debate with Chris Kresser on The Joe Rogan Experienc...
058 - Think Like A Billionaire (James Altucher)
February 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBJames Altucher (Entrepreneur, Author and Podcaster) joins Tank Sinatra and they discuss James starting out designing websites and working with the Wu-Tang Clan, coming into money and then losing it several times, writing for financial publications, learning the importance of physical/emotional health, the popularity of the Influencers In The Wild Instagram page, how to know what to post on social media, the amount of money it takes to be comfortable, the magic of delegating, James' ...
057 - Meme 2020 (Adam The Creator)
February 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBAdam The Creator joins Tank Sinatra this week to discuss the controversy surrounding the Bloomberg meme campaign, how Adam started making memes, the importance of follow through, writing captions, making quick decisions, the work that goes into creative entertainment, how the whole Bloomberg situation started, Adam addressing it on CNN, dealing with trolls, getting hate from other meme accounts and so much more! Follow the whole show on Instagram: @Adam.The.Creator, @Tank.Sinatra, ...
056 - History Hyenas (Yannis Pappas & Chris Distefano)
February 11, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBChris Distefano and Yannis Pappas of the History Hyenas podcast join Tank Sinatra and they discuss Chris joining the plant based world, the word "wild" and the History Hyenas' vocabulary, Trump vs Bernie, being viewed as offensive or racist, getting the flu shot, comedy preferences, how Yannis and Chris met, people who don't know they're racist, cancel culture, the end of society and so much more! Follow the whole show on Instagram: @YannisPappas, @ChrisDComedy,@HistoryHyenas, @Tan...
055 - Yurt Not An Idiot (Ian Fidance)
February 04, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBIan Fidance (Comedian) joins Tank Sinatra on The Think Tank this week! Tank starts off the show as a solo episode discussing Kobe Bryant's passing and the assortment of public reactions. He's then surprised by a drop-in by comedian Ian Fidance and they move on to discuss Ian taking a solo spiritual mushrooms trip in the woods and whether that effects his sobriety, the story behind Bill Wilson, Tank's lack of vices, Ian's addictive personality, weird eating habits, turning awareness ...
054 TT - We Are The Luckiest (Laura McKowen)
January 28, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBLaura McKowen (Author) joins Tank Sinatra and they discus how Tank relates to Joe from Netflix's "You", Laura's 5 years of sobriety, the worst things they've done while drinking, why Tank stopped drinking coffee, the benefits of reading, the importance of sleep, intrusive thoughts/pure OCD, Tank's obsession with Les Miserables and so much more! Follow the whole show on Instagram: @Laura_McKowen, @Tank.Sinatra, @TanksGoodNews, @InfluencersInTheWild_, @GaSDigital, @ShannonLee6982 ...
054 - We Are The Luckiest (Laura McKowen)
January 28, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBLaura McKowen (Author) joins Tank Sinatra and they discus how Tank relates to Joe from Netflix's "You", Laura's 5 years of sobriety, the worst things they've done while drinking, why Tank stopped drinking coffee, the benefits of reading, the importance of sleep, intrusive thoughts/pure OCD, Tank's obsession with Les Miserables and so much more! Follow the whole show on Instagram: @Laura_McKowen, @Tank.Sinatra, @TanksGoodNews, @InfluencersInTheWild_, @GaSDigital, @ShannonLee6982 ...
053 - Tank Talks: How To Get Press
January 21, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBTank Sinatra is solo this week for a special "Tank Talks" edition of The Think Tank where he shares how to get press, how he was able to get booked on TV Shows, what his experience on Ellen was like, the importance of networking, listener questions and so much more! Follow the whole show on Instagram: @Tank.Sinatra, @TanksGoodNews, @InfluencersInTheWild_, @GaSDigital, @ShannonLee6982
052 - Shark Tank In The Think Tank (Barbara Corcoran)
January 07, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBBarbara Corcoran (Shark Tank) joins Tank Sinatra and they discuss having fun in life, growing up in a big family creating a competitive nature, getting started out in business and why Barbara chose real estate, the importance of generosity, Barbara's new podcast 888-Barbara, how people are selected for Shark Tank and how Barbara chooses entrepreneurs to work with, successful dyslexic people, Barbara's pitch to Tank and so much more! Follow the whole show on Instagram! @BarbaraCorco...
051 - Keep Your Head Up (Andy Grammer)
December 31, 2019 19:35 - 1 hour - 55 MBAndy Grammer (Singer/Songwriter) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss Tanks' Ellen appearance, Andy coming straight from Good Morning America, Andy's subway performance, street performers, how Andy got his start at the Santa Monica pier, the importance of being of service to others, how Andy addresses the public on the road and how much it's taught him, judging others at similar points of struggle, Andy and Tank's most spiritual experiences, writing "Don't Give Up On Me" an...
050 - Power, Seduction & War (Robert Greene)
December 24, 2019 17:01 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBRobert Greene (Author) joins Tank Sinatra and they discuss how Robert began writing, working in the service industry, having "impostor syndrome" and managing success, recovering from having a stroke and the lessons that were learned in the process, social media leading to the loss of reading non-verbal communication, common sense about human nature, seeing progress within oneself and the "looking glass self" theory, Tank giving credit to books for his life's positive changes and so ...
049 - The Boner Principle (Mark Normand)
December 17, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBMark Normand (Comedian) joins Tank Sinatra and they discuss being on a never ending pursuit of accomplishing goals, Tank's Ellen announcement, living in the moment, "making it" while maintaining originality and integrity, wanting what you can't have, having low self-esteem as a child, getting stuck in your own head and so much more! Follow the whole show on Instagram: @MarkNormand, @Tank.Sinatra, @TanksGoodNews, @GaSDigital, @ShannonLee6982
048 - Hard To Ignore (Joe Santagato)
December 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBJoe Santagato (podcast host and YouTuber) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss their childhood jobs in hospitality, Joe growing up in Astoria, how Joe started making videos, working at Elite Daily, collaborating to create the new telecommunication company "Wing", their different philosophies on blocking people online, the difference in their mediums, where Joe's creativity comes from, Joe getting heat for discussing controversial topics, working with The Rock, focusing on p...
047 - Anatomy Of A Comedy Special (Dan Soder)
December 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBDan Soder (comedian) joins Tank Sinatra for his second time to discuss meeting your heroes, the importance of reading, recording/preparing for and editing Dan's HBO comedy special "Son Of A Gary", dealing with depression after meeting a goal, connection to sports, being honest on stage, evolving as a comedian, self-improvement, hypochondria, having a kid on the road, the importance of having supportive people in your life, taking blame in social interactions and so much more! Follo...
046 - The Meme Daddy (Dank Recovery)
November 26, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBDank Recovery Instagram page creator Tim Kavanagh joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss keeping recovery groups anonymous, how Tim was introduced to drugs and alcohol, sobriety milestones and dating while sober, practicing gratitude, whether addiction is a disease or a choice, working in the field of recovery, Tim's inspiration for creating memes, connecting with the Dopey Podcast, being able to joke about your struggles and so much more! Support our sponsors! BingBeverage...
045 - Boy Toy With A Bunker (Nikki Glaser)
November 19, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBNikki Glaser (Comedian) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss Nikki's rough week and issues with depression/self loathing, masculine vs feminine energies and how those apply to relationships, working through an eating disorder, relationships and not being attracted to those who are good for you, why Nikki doesn't think she wants kids, a different perspective on insomnia, who Nikki's ideal man would be, self-help books, appearing on Dancing With The Stars, harnessing fear an...
044 - Super Woke (Bonnie McFarlane)
November 12, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBBonnie McFarlane (Comedian) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss self-esteem, Bonnie being embarrassed to commit that she's a comedian, how we're evolving and the convenience of every day life, the #metoo movement, manifesting, why people are so mad and so much more! Follow the whole show: @BonnieMcFarlane, @Tank.Sinatra, @GaSDigital, @TanksGoodNews
043 - Harrison Bergeron (Francis Ellis)
November 05, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBFrancis Ellis (Comedian and Host of Oops the Podcast) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss English actors who play American roles, leaving Barstool, avoiding reading reviews/comments, people who get off on ruining other's lives, what happens when we lose the space to express ourselves, the possibility that we're living in a simulation, what would happen if we were all actually equal, the homeless crisis, the differences between Francis and Tank's upbringings and so much mor...
042 - Do You Mind If I Cancel? (Gary Janetti)
October 29, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBGary Janetti (Writer and Producer) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss Gary's time writing for Family Guy, how he got started in TV, the importance of doing what you want to do and sticking with it, how Tank and Gary met, Gary's Instagram making fun of the Royal Family, coming out to his family, how Gary met his husband, Gary's new book "Do You Mind If I Cancel?", writing on Will And Grace, it being ok to feel uncomfortable, Gary's next project - a traveling reality TV sho...
041 - You Are Worth It (Kyle Carpenter)
October 22, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBKyle Carpenter (retired U.S. Marine and youngest living recipient of the Medal of Honor) joins Tank Sinatra and they discuss Kyle's new book "You Are Worth It", the story that lead to Kyle being awarded the Medal of Honor, how he made the decision to join the military, recapping his experience in Afghanistan handling the possibility that each day there may have been his last, the two choices in life - stay where you are or take a small step forward, recovering from major trauma, cho...
040 - Girls Gotta Eat (Ashley Hesseltine)
October 15, 2019 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBAshley Hesseltine (Founder of Bros Being Basic and co-host of Girls Gotta Eat podcast) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss how Ashley got her start, practicing gratitude and paying positivity forward/working with charities, the difference in childhood when they were kids versus now, Tank's difficulty beginnings, intrusive thoughts vs psychotic episodes, self-care routines, compulsive behaviors, how Ashley and Rayna Greenberg met and started working together, a surprise dr...
039 - The More Things Change (Ryan Holiday)
October 08, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBRyan Holiday (Author) joins Tank Sinatra this week to discuss whether our society can evolve out of our current situation, what sells in the news, people being protective over their own opinions, stoicism vs nihilism, Ryan's new book "Stillness Is The Key", whether you can separate art from the artist, obstacles being opportunities for practice, the key to a successful relationship, thoughts on faith - agnostic vs atheist, the importance of gratitude, psychedelics and so much more! ...
038 - Sexy Time (Remy Kassimir)
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBRemy Kassimir (Comedian and Podcast Host) joins Tank Sinatra this week to discuss the premise of Remy's podcast "How Cum" - which is not having an orgasm at age 28, the differences between how men and women learn about sex, getting caught masturbating as a teenager, why sex is so uncomfortable to talk about, the myth of finding "the right guy", the few animals that have sex for pleasure, Remy's favorite sex toys, cat-calling, different views on consent and so much more! Follow the ...
037 - Cancel Cancel Culture (Justin Silver)
September 24, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBJustin Silver (comedian and host of the No Disrespect podcast) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss the situation of Shane Gillis being hired and fired from Saturday Night Live within a couple of days and why there are people so set on ruining the lives of others, Justin talks about the culture of comedians and the safe space it creates, complaining on social media vs actually doing something to make a difference, separating people from their art, digital addiction, the bio...
036 - Love Her But Leave Her Wild (Atticus The Poet)
September 17, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBAtticus (Canadian Poet) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss how Atticus recently got into poetry, being introduced to great writers, growing up as an introvert, the different phases and types of love, handling a breakup, the concept that we're living in a simulation, the human experience, the release of Atticus's 3rd book "The Truth About Magic", have the most tattooable quotes, his quote "love her but leave her wild" and what it means to him, the simplicity of Atticus's p...
035 - The Operator (Robert O'Neill)
September 10, 2019 16:41 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBRobert O'Neill (the Navy SEAL who fired the shot that killed Osama Bin Laden) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss learning from failures more than from successes, the moments that lead up to the shot and how it wasn't at all part of the original plan, the different types of people you come across at the airport, the normalcy bias, complacency kills, "keep it simple stupid", people who down Robert's story, 9/11 conspiracy theories and how the date/event is taught in schools...
034 - Dinosaur Juice (Yannis Pappas)
September 03, 2019 18:08 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBYannis Pappas (comedian and host of the History Hyenas podcast) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss Greek names and why they're so difficult, Yannis's podcast with Chris Distefano, how Chris and Yannis met and their shared love of history, bonding over heartbreak, the Bay Ridge Boys web series, mental illness in the comedy community, overcoming anxiety to perform on stage, managing narcissism, Yannis's last day job as a Social Worker and how it lead to his start in comedy,...
033 - Line Skipper's Anonymous (Lev Fer)
August 27, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBLev Fer (Comedian and Podcast Host) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss being obsessed with reviews, doing comedy vs making memes, favorite comedians, fighting styles in a relationship, Lev wanting to grow as a person, skipping lines and feeling important, pooping and farting in public or in front of a partner, cancel culture and talking about disagreements, extreme accusations and so much more! Follow the whole show on Instagram: @LevFer, @Tank.Sinatra, @TanksGoodNews, ...
032 - Under Shaq's Wing (Adam Glyn)
August 20, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBAdam Glyn ("Street Journalist") joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss Adam working with the paparazzi, his unique approach to getting celebrities to work with him, working with TMZ, getting into stand-up comedy, building a relationship with Shaq, people's obsession with celebrities, the time Adam and Tank's stories of being star struck and so much more! Follow the whole show on Instagram: @AdamGlyn, @Tank.Sinatra, @TanksGoodNews, @GaSDigital, @ShannonLee6982
031 - Must Be Nice (Danny Casale)
August 13, 2019 16:34 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBDanny Casale (@coolman_coffeedan of Instagram) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss what it's like to be cool and handsome, being aware of one's surroundings and avoiding danger, how Danny started doing animations and how he started growing his Instagram page, the importance of a strong team and of building your skills, Danny's thoughts on being single, the TikTok pedophile ring, Danny's "IRL" events and meeting Mark Ruffalo, enjoying a challenge, learning from others and s...
030 - Hate Sleep (Mike Vecchione)
August 06, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBMike Vecchione (comedian) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss Tank's social media advice for Mike, Mike's album of the year, their feelings about Cross Fit, Mike working with Justin Silver on the No Disrespect podcast, Mike's time working as a teacher and how that turned into his successful comedy career, pursuit of money over happiness, how Mike's feelings about therapy have evolved, the "6th love language", why Tank got married, overcoming insecurities and so much more! ...
029 - Why Are You So Obsessed With Memes? (Taylor Lorenz)
July 30, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBTaylor Lorenz (Social Media Journalist) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss Taylor becoming a social media expert, writing about memes, going private on Instagram and building an audience, why people are so annoying, how nothing is "untrollable" on Instagram, Elon Musk's nueralink, the future of social media, Tik Tok's growth, censorship of the internet, building relationships through text, Tank being under attack by XXXTentacion fans and so much more! Follow the whole s...
028 - My Therapist Says (Lola Tash)
July 09, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBLola Tash (Actress and creator of My Therapist Says Instagram page) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss how Lola and Nicole Argiris came to create the super successful Instagram account and growing it from a hobby to a business, finding genuine friends who aren't looking to get something from you, balancing work and personal life, Lola getting into acting as a child, vetting material for their Instagram accounts, dealing with trolling comments, their feelings on whether ca...
025 - Wrongful Conviction (Jason Flom)
June 06, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBJason Flom (Social Justice Activist, Music Industry Executive & Host of the "Wrongful Conviction" Podcast) joins Tank Sinatra this week and they discuss how Jason got involved in criminal justice reform, working with the FAMM organization (Families Against Mandatory Minimums), being a founding board member of the Innocence Project, the origin of the Rockefeller Drug Laws, how wealth effects outcomes, the need to put blame on other people, selfish altruism, school zone laws and so mu...
003 - Scratch The Itch (Jesse Itzler)
January 15, 2019 02:07 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBJesse Itzler - Entrepreneur, author and former rapper joins Tank Sinatra this week to discuss the big decision that changed the course of Jesse's life, being broke and having to couch surf, composing jingles for sports teams, not having any prior experience in any of his endeavors including starting a jet company without any knowledge of planes or connections to wealthy people and turning it into a $5 million yearly revenue company, not fearing failure, knowing your own weaknesses an...