In this unforgettable episode, baseball icon Bobby Valentine relives one of the most infamous moments in MLB history — getting ejected from a Mets game, returning in disguise, and getting caught on live TV.

But that’s just the beginning.

From his bold promise to win 40 out of 55 games (or quit) to his championship run in Japan, Bobby opens up about:

The full truth behind the dugout disguise scandal

The pressure-filled 1999 Mets season

His historic run managing the Chiba Lotte Marines

Coaching in the sacred culture of Japanese baseball

A wild story about how a random college catcher became the Mets bullpen catcher

Seeing Nolan Ryan’s no-hitters up close

His fork-in-the-road decision between USC and the Dodgers

The power of loyalty, friendships, and legacy

⚾ This is Bobby Valentine unfiltered. Baseball fans, sports junkies, and comeback lovers — this one’s for you.

📘 Don’t forget to grab Bobby’s book and visit his restaurant or sports academy!

0:00 – “You Mean the Time I Got Caught?” – The Infamous Dugout Disguise

0:48 – Mets Coaches Fired & Bobby’s Bold 40-15 Promise

1:40 – The Game-Changing Ejection & Hidden Return in Disguise

4:08 – Getting Caught on Camera & Suspended by the League

5:15 – A Golf Connection That Helped Reduce the Suspension

6:32 – Bobby Keeps His Word: Mets Go 40-15, Make Playoffs

7:11 – Bobby’s Loyalty to Friends, Family, and Stamford

8:00 – How a Random College Catcher Became Mets Bullpen Catcher

8:54 – 1,000th Win & Coaching in Japan Begins

9:44 – Winning the Japan Series with the Chiba Lotte Marines

10:54 – Why Players Throw the Manager in the Air After Winning

12:32 – Bobby Calls Out the White Sox for a True World Series

13:24 – On Blending American & Japanese Coaching Styles

14:37 – Being the First Non-Japanese Manager in Japan’s League

15:28 – The Scholarship from USC That Almost Changed Everything

16:58 – Dodgers Offer That Turned Him Pro

17:48 – Regrets? “I’m Supposed to Say Just a Few”

18:29 – Nolan Ryan’s No-Hitters & What It Felt Like

20:37 – Bobby’s Longtime Friendship with Angels GM Perry Minasian

22:05 – Final Words, Book Plug, and Gratitude

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Step inside the incredible true story of Bobby Valentine — Major League Baseball star, iconic manager, international coach, entrepreneur, and all-around Renaissance man.

In this powerful, candid interview, Bobby opens up about:

His early days with the Dodgers, being drafted alongside Bill Buckner

Life under legendary manager Tommy Lasorda

Catastrophic injuries that ended his playing career too soon

Reinvention as a restaurateur and mentor

Coaching in Japan and Sacred Heart University

The phone call that launched his coaching career

What it means to adapt, overcome, and keep moving forward

⚾ Whether you're a baseball fan, athlete, or someone rebuilding after a fall — Bobby’s story is a masterclass in resilience and evolution.

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0:00 – The Power of Adapting in Sports & Life

0:15 – Introducing Bobby Valentine: Athlete, Manager, Entrepreneur

0:56 – Drafted by the Dodgers & Playing with Bill Buckner

1:08 – What Made Tommy Lasorda So Special

2:46 – How Lasorda Changed the Coaching Game

3:31 – Growing Up in a Tight-Knit, Loving Family in Stamford

4:43 – Culture Shock: Managing Baseball in Japan

5:56 – Coaching Sacred Heart University: A Whole New Game

6:45 – The Career-Changing Injury in Center Field

7:49 – Other Injuries & Setbacks: Face, Knee, and Dreams

9:02 – Accepting He’d Never Be the Same Player Again

10:00 – Tommy Lasorda’s Brutally Honest Advice

10:58 – The Slow Shift from Player to Coach

11:45 – From Unemployed to Restaurateur: How It All Started

13:16 – Bobby Valentine’s Sports Gallery: 38-Year Success Story

14:23 – The Call That Brought Him Back to Baseball

15:04 – Beginning His Coaching Career with the Padres

15:10 – Outro & Sponsor Thank You

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Step behind the scenes with powerhouse indie film producer Lisa Black as she shares her incredible journey from the corporate world to the chaotic, creative, and high-stakes world of independent filmmaking.

In this raw and revealing interview, Lisa opens up about:

Surviving freezing chaos on a Norwegian set

Saving a neighborhood from a potential explosion mid-filming

Producing the first major film in Delaware since Dead Poets Society

Her path to becoming a PGA executive and industry leader

How she blends business savvy with creative vision to make movies happen

🎥 Featuring stories from The Bird Catcher, Miles, and the upcoming Death on the Brandywine — this episode is a masterclass in grit, hustle, and art.

👉 If you’ve ever dreamed of making movies, or just love hearing what really happens behind the camera, this is for you.

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0:00 – Risk & Chaos in Indie Filmmaking

0:35 – What It Means to Be an Independent Producer

1:51 – Lisa’s Corporate Background & Pivot to Film

3:30 – From Price Waterhouse to Producing Oscar-Nominated Talent

4:17 – Chaos Story #1: Frozen in Norway on The Bird Catcher

6:20 – Chaos Story #2: Basement Gas Leak During Miles

7:57 – Death on the Brandywine: First Major Film in Delaware Since Dead Poets Society

9:50 – Shooting on a Budget Without Tax Incentives

10:50 – Plot of *Death on the Brandywine* (No Spoilers!)

11:07 – Future Film Festivals & 2026 Release Plans

11:30 – A Shoutout to the Boys & Girls Club

11:55 – Lisa’s Daughter: Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur

13:02 – What the PGA *Really* Means (It’s Not Golf)

14:00 – Lisa’s Role in the Producers Guild of America

15:00 – Defining What a Producer Actually Does

16:45 – Fun Fact: Lisa’s Golf Game & Corporate Days

17:02 – Final Thoughts: Rainbows, Film, and the Power of Dreams

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In an era of constant connection, why do so many people feel more alone than ever?

Licensed counselor Jesse Miller and holistic practitioner Beth Cantier join I’ll Get the Tip to unpack the hidden epidemic of loneliness, the impact of social media on real human relationships, and how the pandemic changed the way we define being “social.”

From personal stories to practical advice for parents, teens, and anyone struggling with isolation — this conversation goes deep into what it really means to connect in today’s world.

🧠 Topics Covered:

• The difference between loneliness and being alone

• How social media fuels comparison and disconnection

• The pandemic’s role in reshaping our social habits

• Why kids (and adults) need real-world connection more than ever

• Strategies to foster authentic community and self-connection

💬 If you’ve ever felt alone in a crowded room, this episode is for you.

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Timestamps (Chapters)

0:00 – The illusion of being “social” online

0:24 – Introducing guests Jesse Miller & Beth Cantier

1:20 – Holistic healing meets counseling: different paths to connection

2:43 – Veterans, identity, and loneliness in different life stages

4:35 – Is loneliness an epidemic?

6:16 – The truth about being “the life of the party” but feeling alone

7:44 – How the pandemic fueled isolation

8:49 – Social media metrics vs. real connection

9:56 – Loneliness in high-intensity professions (military, first responders)

11:19 – Searching for authentic community after COVID

12:29 – Why we shouldn’t be “lone wolves”

13:36 – Fear of opening up in today’s social climate

14:45 – How “social” became “social media”

16:28 – Growing up pre-smartphone vs. today’s 24/7 online world

#Loneliness #SocialMedia #MentalHealth #PandemicLife #Connection #Relationships #SocialAnxiety #MentalWellness #ParentingTips #SelfCare

17:38 – Adults aren’t immune to social comparison

18:32 – Parenting in the age of screens

20:04 – How kids learn social habits from us

22:18 – Peer pressure amplified by technology

24:08 – Why communication and safe spaces matter for kids

25:50 – Trusting your intuition as a parent or mentor

27:48 – The lost role of community in teaching life lessons

28:54 – Why some parents block community accountability

29:33 – Wrapping part one — to be continued in part two

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Golf has never been more popular — and Jeff Price is one of the key people shaping its future.

As Chief Commercial Officer for the PGA of America, Jeff oversees everything from the Ryder Cup to partnerships with the world’s biggest brands. In this exclusive conversation, he shares insider stories from behind the scenes of golf’s most iconic events, the explosive growth of the women’s game, and how AI is changing the sport forever.

🏌️‍♂️ In This Episode:

• How the PGA of America differs from the PGA Tour — and why it matters

• The strategy to showcase women’s golf on the global stage

• AI’s role in coaching, course management, and the player experience

• The electric atmosphere of the Ryder Cup — and what to expect at Bethpage

• Jeff’s most emotional moments in golf

• Hilarious and humbling stories from iconic courses

🎯 Whether you’re a lifelong golfer or just love sports stories, this is a rare peek into the business and passion driving the game forward.

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Timestamps (Chapters)

0:00 – Intro: Golf’s popularity at an all-time high

0:11 – Women’s golf, scheduling challenges & showcasing talent

1:37 – What the PGA of America actually does (vs. PGA Tour)

3:01 – Golf’s post-pandemic boom & new audiences

5:19 – Simulators, AI, and the next revolution in coaching

8:34 – Using tech to improve player experience and sustainability

9:26 – Jeff’s proudest golf moments — Ryder Cup and PGA Championship hugs

11:40 – Ryder Cup heritage, sportsmanship, and future at Bethpage

13:49 – The first tee at the Ryder Cup: sports’ most electric atmosphere

15:27 – Staying true to tradition while growing the event globally

16:21 – What a Chief Commercial Officer does in golf

19:42 – Decision-making, balancing partners, media, and members

20:39 – Hazeltine behind-the-scenes Ryder Cup magic

21:54 – Netflix’s Full Swing and telling golf’s team story

22:57 – Jeff’s “white whale” golf course to play

23:55 – Favorite golfer of all time (hint: Ryder Cup tattoo)

24:54 – Greatest shot ever witnessed — and why it was pure theater

26:29 – Hilarious course design encounters with Pete Dye & others

28:32 – Closing invite for a future round of golf

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He’s called the “Indiana Jones of the Art World” — but Arthur Brand’s real stories put Hollywood to shame.

With $300 million in recovered stolen art, from priceless paintings to ancient manuscripts, Brand has taken on mafia bosses, terrorists, drug lords, and the world’s most elusive thieves. In this exclusive interview, he shares how he cracked history’s biggest art heists, the truth about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft, and the dangers of chasing down masterpieces hidden for decades.

🖼 In This Episode:

• How Arthur became the world’s most famous civilian art detective

• The real risks behind high-profile recoveries

• Why most art thefts are committed by amateurs — and how they get caught

• The untold story of the Gospel of Judas discovery

• His upcoming secret case that could make global headlines

⚠️ If you love true crime, history, and treasure-hunting mysteries — you don’t want to miss this.

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Timestamps (Chapters)

0:00 – Intro: “Most art is stolen by idiots”

0:12 – Big upcoming discovery tease

0:26 – Meet Arthur Brand, the “Indiana Jones” of art detectives

1:16 – How Arthur became an art detective without a “real” job path

2:37 – Meeting the world’s most notorious art criminal

5:01 – Why most art thefts aren’t like the movies

6:49 – The myth of “Dr. No” buyers & why stolen art often gets destroyed

8:40 – The golden toilet heist & bizarre art crimes

10:27 – Pink Panther inspiration vs. Indiana Jones

12:27 – The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist mystery

14:50 – The Gospel of Judas: A real-life Dan Brown story

17:54 – Most dangerous recoveries & working with police worldwide

20:16 – Art stolen by Nazis & the challenge of tracing WWII loot

23:32 – Building a global informant network

25:44 – Why Arthur goes public instead of working undercover

28:38 – The frustration and passion behind his work

33:18 – Training the next generation of art detectives

36:45 – Why he’ll never stop chasing stolen masterpieces

38:44 – Secret case reveal coming soon

39:56 – Why anyone could start investigating old art crimes

41:24 – Forgery swap prank on would-be thieves

41:30 – Arthur’s book “Hitler’s Horses” & upcoming film

42:08 – Closing thanks & invitation to Amsterdam

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Ever wonder who REALLY did some of Michael Jordan’s craziest moves in those legendary Nike commercials? In this exclusive interview, stunt double Nigel shares never-before-heard stories from the sets of Nike, Pepsi, and Space Jam. From the “thousand-foot dunk” to card games that turned competitive with MJ, to behind-the-scenes secrets with director Joe Pytka — this is the side of Michael Jordan you’ve never seen.

🏀 What You’ll Learn:

• The truth behind Jordan’s most dangerous commercials

• How MJ’s competitive streak showed up in high-stakes card games

• Rare behind-the-scenes details from Space Jam

• Why a tight filming schedule made Nigel’s role essential

📺 If you love basketball history, Nike ads, and untold sports stories — this is a must-watch.

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Timestamps (Chapters)

0:00 – Intro – The Thousand-Foot Dunk

0:40 – Meeting Michael Jordan at 18

1:10 – How a friendship led to working with MJ

2:15 – Why Nigel’s role was critical on set

3:50 – Filming stunts before MJ arrived

4:45 – The bridge jump over Chicago River

5:50 – Special access and behind-the-scenes privileges

6:30 – Michael Jordan’s love for cards (and how he plays)

8:45 – The Space Jam card game showdown

10:15 – Working with legendary director Joe Pytka

12:40 – When trash talk met real dunk power

14:20 – The mystery behind the Jumpman logo stunt

15:25 – Closing thanks and shoutouts

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He never went to school, dove into dumpsters for broken electronics, and was diagnosed with dyslexia—yet today he's a leading mind in neuroscience, AI, and quantum biology.

Meet Dr. Newton Howard, founder of MIT’s Mind Machine Project and a pioneer in brain modeling, machine learning, and synthetic intelligence. In this extraordinary conversation, he reveals:

✅ Why dyslexia is a gift — and how to rewire the brain with color, light, and perception

✅ How he transitioned from battlefield intent modeling to quantum brain research

✅ Why machine learning is just the beginning of true AI — and what comes next

✅ The shocking cost of convenience: are we trading critical thinking for comfort?

✅ Whether AI is liberating humanity — or slowly leading us toward mental atrophy

From cognitive decline to decision-making machines, this discussion explores how technology is shaping the human mind — and why the future belongs to those who can think beyond the algorithm.

Chapters and timestamps below 👇

| Timestamp | Chapter Title |

| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |

| 00:00 | Cold Open – Why this story matters |

| 00:10 | Meet Dr. Newton Howard |

| 00:40 | From battlefield math to brain science |

| 01:30 | Dumpster diving, dyslexia & homeschooling |

| 03:00 | How dyslexia shaped his genius |

| 04:30 | Hidden strengths behind learning differences |

| 06:00 | Founding MIT’s Mind Machine Project with Marvin Minsky |

| 07:30 | What is Synthetic Intelligence? |

| 08:45 | Machine learning ≠ decision-making |

| 10:00 | AI’s next frontier: decision-based intelligence |

| 11:30 | The illusion of convenience: Are we getting dumber? |

| 13:00 | Why handwriting, walking, and making tea still matter |

| 14:30 | Cognitive atrophy: The real danger of AI |

| 15:30 | What happens when AI controls your schedule, diet, and vote? |

| 16:20 | Final Thoughts – What we must do to remain human |

| 17:00 | End Credits + Call to Action |

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#MIT #MachineLearning #HumanMind #Neuroscience

#CriticalThinking #CognitiveDecline #MindMachineProject

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