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Young Legends

87 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings

Your greatness. That's what this podcast is all about. Through interviews of successful athletes, comedians, musicians, actors, etc. as well as solo episodes, Kaption Red helps you discover the life principles that will help you rise to the top. Consider this podcast the cheat code to the game of life.

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Episodes

Rich and REGULAR: Julien and Kiersten

May 05, 2020 03:56 - 47 minutes - 64.5 MB

Julien and Kiersten are on FIRE! Advocates of the Financially Independent, Retire Early movement (F.I.R.E.) their message is clear, stack your paper and quit working, forever! They share how they've made it happen for themselves, and how you can too! Tons of life hacks and great info on how you can become rich, even while staying regular!  Connect with them at  website Instagram  YouTube  Twitter Facebook  Pinterest

Hip Hop Violinist: Lucine Fyelon

April 21, 2020 03:59 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MB

Lucine Fyelon is an amazingly talented individual who merges the violin with hip-hop, R&B, and EDM music to create soulful music that highlights all of the emotions expressed from her heart and soul. She's gained a large online following, with one of her videos going viral with 21 million views.   She toured with Cirque Du Soleil, playing over a hundred arena shows in front of tens of thousands of people. Lucine wrote and produced her self titled album “LUCINE” while on tour. Since releasi...

Spoken Word Poet: Shihan Van Clief

April 07, 2020 03:56 - 40 minutes - 55 MB

Shihan Van Clief is a legend in the spoken word poetry world. But he does more than perform poetry.  He's an incredibly accomplished and gifted writer.  By creating copy for some of the biggest companies out there, he's a shaper of culture.  In this interview, Shihan drops knowledge about success as an artist that speaks to people from all walks of life. He speaks on How he manages to stay consistent How he focuses to create great art How he's branched out beyond doing poetry into oth...

Staying Productive During Coronavirus Times

March 25, 2020 03:50 - 6 minutes - 8.74 MB

Working from home can be tough, especially if you've never done it before. But with these tips from the experts, you'll learn how to continue to be productive and thrive as you shelter in place.  I reference these resources in my research.   Forbes article  CNet article  Independent article   

Staying Sane During CoronaVirus Times

March 24, 2020 03:52 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MB

How to be mentally well during these crazy times? I did a lot of research from the experts and I made a podcast episode to help you survive and thrive during this pandemic.  Here are some of the articles I got my information from:  Chicago Tribune Columbia University CNET CNET - lots of articles  Here some free entertainment resources Free Resources  Here's the number to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s disaster distress helpline 1-800-985-5990 ...

A Key to Success: Persistence

March 10, 2020 03:56 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

The one thing that will help you get the success you so desperately want.   Email Me Instagram

Stand Up Comedian Damon Sumner

February 25, 2020 01:08 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

Damon Sumner is a hysterical comic with a lot of great life insights.  He's won awards, toured the country and learned how to succeed in life, love and achieving his dreams.  He shares how he's able to have everything he's every wanted, a career in comedy, a family, and do work with some of his best friends.  Such a great conversation!  Here's how to reach/follow him:  Website  Instagram Twitter Forth and Ten Podcast  Better Dad Youtube  Bonus material: Here's his comedy bit on...

Don't Take It Personally

February 11, 2020 04:54 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

How to not take things personally.  Based on the 2nd agreement in the book 'The Four Agreements' by Don Miguel Ruiz, research and life experience.    Here's a link to Don Miguel Ruiz's book Here's the Jordan Harbinger article  Here's my Instagram account

Mamba Mentality: Life lessons I learned from Kobe Bryant

January 28, 2020 04:12 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB

Gone too soon.  Here's to one of the greatest basketball players who ever lived. He had so much to teach about success principles, and so much more to offer the world. R.I.P. Kobe Bean Bryant, there will never be another like you.  Also, check out Kobe's podcast for kids the Punies and his book Mamba Mentality

Balanced Lifestyle Coach and Podcaster: Matthew Bivens

January 07, 2020 02:07 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

A discussion about life success, how to change your beliefs, reprogram your mind, and other overall success principles with Balanced Lifestyle Coach Matthew Bivens.  You can connect with him online via his:  website podcast  Instagram Also, Matthew brought up the book Seven Habits on Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, which I highly recommend. 

How To Survive and Thrive During The Holidays!

December 24, 2019 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Happy Holidays! Here are some tips to making your family gathering a super enjoyable time.  Tips on how to interact with difficult people, avoid politics, conflict and also have the right attitude about your gathering. Also, some bonus material about receiving gifts and how to make the most of what you get and of course, tips on gratitude.  I got a lot of the ideas from this amazing article How To Survive Thanksgiving With Your Family from Jezebel, by Anna North Also, some of the i...

Reimagine ATL: Julie Foster Straw and Jada Jackson

December 10, 2019 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

A great interview with Reimagine ATL's program director, Julie Foster Straw and ReImagine ATL alumni/volunteer Jada Jackson! They both share about the awesome work that Reimagine ATL does in helping young people get training in film and other forms of media. To learn more about the program, go to their website or Instagram Also, here is Jada Jackson's Instagram

Cam Awesome: Olympic Boxer and Youth Speaker

November 26, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

A great conversation with Cam F Awesome: boxer, comedian, motivational speaker... what doesn't this man do? He shares great insights on how to succeed in sports and life and drops nuggets of wisdom on how to be great. Here is where you can find Cam online website (to book for speeches) Instagram Facebook Sucka Ducka Straws

Steve VerBurg: Dale Carnegie Expert

November 12, 2019 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

I had the great pleasure of interviewing Steve VerBurg, who is the co-owner of the Dale Carnegie of Orange County.  He is an expert in interpersonal skills and helps people improve their confidence, leadership and communication skills. He teaches from the principles of the Dale Carnegie Institute and drops knowledge on how to get along with others, gain confidence, deal with stress and other great life hacks to raise your level of happiness and success.  You check out the programming at h...

Disabled Powerlifter: Chris Ruden

October 29, 2019 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Born with an arm that wasn't fully formed,  and only two fingers attached, Chris Ruden has never let a disability stop him from achieving his dreams!  Being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as a young man only made him stronger!  Whether it's breaking various powerlifting records, starting a nutrition bar business, doing motivational speeches around the world, or competing on the Titan Games hosted by Dwayne Johnson, Chris Ruden is a reminder to each of us that limitations are an illusion, and...

Chris Ruden: Disabled Powerlifter

October 29, 2019 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Born with an arm that wasn't fully formed,  and only two fingers attached, Chris Ruden has never let a disability stop him from achieving his dreams!  Being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as a young man only made him stronger! Whether it's breaking various powerlifting records, starting a nutrition bar business, doing motivational speeches around the world, or competing on the Titan Games hosted by Dwayne Johnson, Chris Ruden is a reminder to each of us that limitations are an illusion, and...

Blind Mountain Biker: Brian Bushway

October 15, 2019 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Brian Bushway lost his eyesight at the age of 14, but that hasn't stopped him from accomplishing his dreams. He's become a mobility coach, motivational speaker, bass guitarist and mountain biker!  He travels globally, showing people what's possible, all while equipping individuals to navigate through the world, and through life. Superpowers! World's Best Mountain Biker! Echolocation Brian's Website Brian's Band Siraaj the Producer

Brian Bushway: Blind Mountain Biker

October 15, 2019 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Brian Bushway lost his eyesight at the age of 14, but that hasn't stopped him from accomplishing his dreams. He's become a mobility coach, motivational speaker, bass guitarist and mountain biker!  He travels globally, showing people what's possible, all while equipping individuals to navigate through the world, and through life. Superpowers! World's Best Mountain Biker! Echolocation Brian's Website Brian's Band Siraaj the Producer

How To Deal With Overwhelm

October 01, 2019 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.76 MB

Excerpts from my first livecast! In this episode I talk about different strategies to deal with feelings of overwhelm, and I freestyle rap based on the strategies, because BARZ! Some of the ideas regarding how to deal with overwhelm were pulled from Tim Ferriss's book, Tribe of Mentors and also from INC.com  If you'd like to get in touch, here is my contact info email website Instagram Also, if you want to catch the next live show, follow me here: Castbox

How To Win Friends: Show Genuine Interest

September 17, 2019 02:00 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MB

Another episode from the timeless classic 'How To Win Friends and Influence People' by Dale Carnegie. How to reach me via email: [email protected] Here's the Young Legends instagram handle 

How To Win Friends and Influence People: Show Honest and Sincere Appreciation

September 03, 2019 03:00 - 11 minutes - 8 MB

Part 2 of the series on the greatly influential book: How To Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie. It's all about tapping into people's greatest need, which is to feel important. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected] Also, here is the Instagram account. 

How To Win Friends and Influence People: Don't Criticize, Condemn, Complain

August 20, 2019 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.91 MB

This is the first installment of the series on the book 'How To Win Friends and Influence People' by Dale Carnegie. You can find a free online version of the book here  Also, the video to show you how to rate and review the podcast is here

Liam Nelson: Filmmaker

July 30, 2019 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Liam Nelson is no ordinary 19 year old! He's won awards at the Cannes Film Festival and soon to release his first documentary Standing Out In A Crowd. The documentary is about Marfan Syndrome, the condition he has, which is a connective tissue disorder.  He discusses his journey in film making and overcoming the obstacles of having Marfan Syndrome, as well as dropping wisdom and knowledge about how he's become successful in life. Super inspiring and uplifting! Documentary Fundraising Pag...

Filmmaker Liam Nelson

July 30, 2019 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Liam Nelson is no ordinary 19 year old! He's won awards at the Cannes Film Festival and soon to release his first documentary Standing Out In A Crowd. The documentary is about Marfan Syndrome, the condition he has, which is a connective tissue disorder.  He discusses his journey in film making and overcoming the obstacles of having Marfan Syndrome, as well as dropping wisdom and knowledge about how he's become successful in life. Super inspiring and uplifting! Documentary Fundraising Page ...

Jonathan Mayo: Year Up

July 16, 2019 03:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Jonathan Mayo is the Director of Corporate Engagement for Year Up Greater Atlanta, a one-year intensive education and internship program for young adults aged 18-24. The mission of Year Up is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.   In our interview, we talk about the process, experience and benefits of Year Up.  Also, Jonathan drops ...

Timm Peddie: Olympic Cyclist

July 03, 2019 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Former Olympian and entrepreneur, Timm Peddie shares his story of becoming a world class cyclist. He also speaks on his work creating the United States Anti-Doping Agency to combat the use of performance enhancing drugs in Olympic sports. He gives a lot of life wisdom on success and the habits that took him to the top, not only in sports but also in business. 

Olympic Cyclist Timm Peddie

July 03, 2019 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Former Olympian and entrepreneur, Timm Peddie shares his story of becoming a world class cyclist. He also speaks on his work creating the United States Anti-Doping Agency to combat the use of performance enhancing drugs in Olympic sports. He gives a lot of life wisdom on success and the habits that took him to the top, not only in sports but also in business. 

A Recent Life Lesson

June 28, 2019 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.4 MB

This story sums up why I started the podcast. 

Comedian Joel Byars - How To Be Funnier!

June 13, 2019 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Stand Up Comedian/Comedy Teacher Joel Byars teaches us tricks to stand up comedy that you can use in every day life! Beyond that, he drops knowledge on important life principles that helped him be successful in becoming a comedy beast. You can learn more about him at www.joelbyarscomedy.com and listen to his podcast Hot Breath Comedy where he interviews highly successful comedians about the all things comedy.  

Joel Byars: Comedian - How To Be Funnier!

June 13, 2019 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Stand Up Comedian/Comedy Teacher Joel Byars teaches us tricks to stand up comedy that you can use in every day life! Beyond that, he drops knowledge on important life principles that helped him be successful in becoming a comedy beast. You can learn more about him at www.joelbyarscomedy.com and listen to his podcast Hot Breath Comedy where he interviews highly successful comedians about the all things comedy.  Also, here's his Instagram

Breaking Bad Habits pt. 2

May 31, 2019 03:00 - 9 minutes - 4.51 MB

The tactics you need to break your bad habits!

Breaking Bad Habits pt. 1

May 24, 2019 02:00 - 9 minutes - 4.27 MB

How to break bad habits? By being self aware, and knowing what your triggers are.  Some thoughts presented by Kaption Red, based on info from the experts, particularly James Clear who wrote a book titled 'Atomic Habits' on how to build and break habits. 

Building Habits Part 2

May 16, 2019 01:00 - 12 minutes - 5.82 MB

The second episode on building habits. Packed with research based information and non-maniacal laughter. 

Building Habits Part 1

May 07, 2019 02:00 - 6 minutes - 3.29 MB

There are certain hacks out there to build habits that last. This episode explains some of the ways that you'll be able to start new habits and continue them for the long haul. 

Comedian Mia Jackson

April 29, 2019 19:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB

Stand up comedian Mia Jackson, who has toured nationally with Amy Schumer, was a semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing, and has an upcoming Comedy Central special, talks about what it takes to be successful in the world of comedy and life in general. She speaks on how to achieve your dreams and key principles that will help you grab ahold of the good life. 

Mia Jackson: Comedian

April 29, 2019 19:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB

Stand up comedian Mia Jackson, who has toured nationally with Amy Schumer, was a semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing, and has an upcoming Comedy Central special, talks about what it takes to be successful in the world of comedy and life in general. She speaks on how to achieve your dreams and key principles that will help you grab ahold of the good life. Here is Mia's Instagram and website 

Young Legends Trailer

April 24, 2019 22:00 - 42 seconds - 358 KB

This is the trailer gives you the gist of the Young Legends podcast. It explains how the podcast will help you succeed. Mainly by teaching you essential life lessons from the greats, all while putting a smile on your face. 

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