On Brand with Donny Deutsch

On this episode, Donny sits down with one of the most important political figures today, the former Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie. Donny and Chris dive right in, first covering his run with Covid-19, then looking back at where his love of politics began, his upbringing, and his time as a US Attorney. They discuss the transformation of his relationship with Trump, the former President’s role in the January 6th insurrection, and what would bring Christie to run for President once again. But before that, Donny takes us along his top picks for his "Brands of the Week", where he stamps his "brand up" or "brand down" onto Chris Wallace, Wonder Woman, Travis Scott, and New Zealand, among many others.  Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop!  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:GiveWell - Go to http://www.givewell.org, pick PODCAST and enter "On Brand with Donny Deutsch" at checkout to have your donation matched up to $250.LinkedIn Marketing - Visit http://www.LinkedIn.com/DONNY to get a $100 advertising credit toward your first LinkedIn campaign. iD Tech - Go to http://www.idtech.com/donny and use code donny to save $150. Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch@GovChristie  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Donny sits down with Emmy Award-winning journalist, attorney, and host of MSNBC's “The Beat," Ari Melber. Ari and Donny get right into it, starting with how Ari presents the news fairly, credibly, and through a legal and cultural lens and why it's important that he not not to engineer the outcome of what his viewers think. Additionally, they discuss Ari's connection to hip hop, how music has inspired and been incorporated into his broadcasting, and why he still values to the relationships he’s built in the music industry. But first, Donny gives his big brands up and disappointed brand downs to names like Karen McDonald, Lara Logan, West Side Story, Machine Gun Kelly, and Whoppers, plus many more, in this week's Brands of the Week.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:GiveWell: To claim your match, go to GIVEWELL.org, pick PODCAST and enter On Brand with Donny Deutsch at checkout. LinkedIn Marketing: Get a $100 advertising credit toward your first LinkedIn campaign. Visit LinkedIn.com/DONNYFOLLOW:@AriMelber@DonnyJayDeutschDon't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to get all of our episodes as soon as they drop! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Donny sits down with the incomparable retired US Navy 4-star admiral, Admiral WIlliam McRaven. Adm. McRaven oversaw the 2011 Navy SEAL raid in Pakistan that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. His book "Spec Ops: Case Studies in Special Operations Warfare: Theory and Practice", is considered a fundamental text on special operations strategy. He also gave one of the greatest commencement speeches of all time sharing life lessons from being a SEAL. He and Donny dive into the viral "Make Your Bed" speech and discuss how to be your best in your darkest moments, the power of holding on until the sun comes up, and why it's all about the little things in life. The admiral also shares about training with sharks, what went through his mind in the moments prior to capturing Bin Laden, and why he's a fan of Millenials and Gen Z. But before they dive in, Donny digs into the week's headlines, naming Chris Christie, Dwayne Johnson, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and one of Philly's top pizza joints, among others in this week's Brands of the Week segment.  Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe for the latest episodes!  Follow:@donnyjaydeutsch@williamh.mcravenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode features Donny's live interview with the brilliant John Heilemann. John is the creator and co-host of Showtime'sThe Circus, founder and editor-in-chief of The Recount, the national affairs analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, and a NY Times Bestselling author. Recorded in front of a live audience during New York City's Ad Week, the two dive right into John's innovation in delivering unbiased news to wider audiences. Whether it's in the style of a "live documentary" show, or by rethinking the approach to streaming news videos, John shares how he is living at the intersection of Politics and Culture. But first, Donny takes us through his weekly brands of the week, handing out his own "ups" and "downs" to the biggest names in the zeitgeist, including Michael Cohen, Jonah Hill, Walmart, and Arby's among many others.  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Indeed - http://www.Indeed.com/ONBRAND to get a $75 credit  Follow:@donnjaydeutsch@jheil Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to get episodes as soon as they drop!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Donny sits with the #1 New York Times author of thirty one novels, creator and executive producer of several television dramas including “The Stranger,” “Safe,” and “The Five,” Harlan Coben. Harlan and Donny jump right into Harlan's fascinating creative process, how he's always writing stories in his mind- even when on 'vacation'- and how his collaborative spirit helps turn his page-turning novels into riveting tv shows. Harlan also talks about how specificity is key to universal appeal, and why he likes to write about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Together they dive into his "slow move" up the ladder to his booming success and unique deal with Netflix. But first, Donny himself dives into this week's buzzing brands, naming Chris Christie, Howard Stern, Kamala Harris, Google, Britney Spears, and GE in this week's Brands of the Week. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Shopify - http://www.shopify.com/donny for a FREE fourteen-day trial.iD Tech- http://www.idtech.com/donny right now and use code donny to save $150 dollars on weekly, small-group semesters.WSJ Wines -  Text "BRAND" to 64-000 to enjoy two bonus bottles and two wine glasses for $69.99 (plus tax and shipping.)LinkedIn Marketing - http://www.LinkedIn.com/DONNY to get a $100 advertising credit toward your first LinkedIn campaign. Follow:@donnjaydeutsch@harlancobenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Donny sits with former "Car Czar," Chairman and CEO of Willett Advisors, and the economic analyst on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Steve Rattner. Together they discuss how Steve has worn many hats throughout his career, connecting himself in a variety of ways to everything from business titans and public officials. Steve shares about how relationships are important in many industries and why he gets out there to talk to people. He also shares his thoughts on the state of the economy, how he turned around the car industry under Obama, and crypto currency. But first, Donny names his big "Brand Ups" and "Brand Downs," including Glenn Youngkin, James Carville, Emilio Estevez, Newsmax, and Lego among many others, in his weekly "Brands of the Week." THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Shopify - http://www.shopify.com/DONNY, for a FREE fourteen-day trial  Chime - http://www.chime.com/DONNY to get started today. Canva - http://www.Canva.me slash/DONNY to get your FREE 45-day extended trial. Make sure to like, subscribe, and follow for the latest episodes! Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch@SteveRattnerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits with former U.S. attorney, author, and host of Stay Tuned with Preet, Preet Bharara. The two dig right into Preet's brand of calmly and reasonably finding the truth, as well as the horror of Trump's possible future election run, and whether or not he's facing indictment. Preet also shares what he's learned from prosecuting all kinds of criminals, and why he does believe that everyone is decent at their core. But first, Donny takes us through his Brands of the Week naming Donald Trump, Jr., Ted Cruz, Floyd Mayweather, and Taco Bell Weddings among many others as this week's 'ups' and 'downs'.  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: WSJ Wines - Text BRAND to 64-000 for a special offer.Alto IRA - http://www.AltoIRA.com/BRAND to open an Alto CryptoIRA with as little as $10. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to get the latest episodes! Follow:@DonnyJdeutsch@PreetBhararaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Donny speaks with the representative for California's 28th District, Congressman Adam Schiff. In his 11th term in the House of Representatives, Adam Schiff is currently one of the most powerful defenders of our Democracy, and shares with us his experience during the insurrection, the intention of the Build Back Better plan, and the power of mobilization. He and Donny discuss his new book Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could, and why he truly believes we will come out the other side of this dark time. But first, Donny does his regular brand deep dive, naming Matt Gaetz, Halloween, Bitcoin, Spanx, and Nerf among many others as either successfully branding up or sadly branding down this week.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Donny sits with the hilarious, the delightful, actress and comedian, Susie Essman. Susie's brand of authenticity and no BS has always stayed constant from her start as a comic at Catch A Rising Star to her no-holds-barred character, Susie Green, on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Susie shares about how difficult it was to come up as a female comic in the 80's, how she differs from her character on Curb, and the true brilliance of Larry David's comedy. But first Donny takes us through his Brands of the Week, sharing with us how brands like Apple, Adele, Joe Montana, TikTok, and Superman among a few others have either branded up or down this week.  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Shopify: Shopify.com/donny for a FREE fourteen-day trial Trade Coffee: drinktrade.com/onbrand, promo code: ONBRAND for your first bag free & $5 off your bundle iD Tech: idtech.com/donny promo code: DONNY to save $150 dollars Indeed: Indeed.com/ONBRAND for a $75 credit Don't forget to rate, review, and follow wherever you get your podcasts! Follow:@donnjaydeutsch@SusieEssmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, co-anchor of MSNBC's “Morning Joe” and anchor of “Sunday Today”, the nicest guy on TV, Willie Geist. Together they take through Willie's journey from doing musicals as a kid in New Jersey, meeting his future wife at 11 years old, and getting his start as a freelance producer at MSNBC. Willie shares his secret to a long and happy marriage, the power of not keeping "score", and the importance of having humility. Most importantly, Donny gets to the core of Willie's brand of authenticity and being truly decent. But first, Donny shares his weekly update, naming brands like Lego, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Cracker Jack Pepsi, The Sopranos and many others as either branding up or down, in his segment Brands of the Week.  Thank you to our sponsors! Postie - Postie.com/DONNY for a free Postie demoMiro - Miro.com/DONNY to start your free account Chime - Chime.com/DONNY to get startedFour Sigmatic - Foursigmatic.com/DONNY to get up to 40% off + Free Shipping Follow:@donnyjaydeutsch@williegeistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices