Deep Dives
Deep Dives is your passport to the extraordinary. Each week, uncover the hidden depths of fascinating and unique careers through in-depth interviews with the people who live them. Gain exclusive insights into their journeys, challenges, and triumphs as they share their passions and expertise. Whether you're seeking career inspiration or simply love a great story, Deep Dives delivers captivating conversations that will leave you informed and amazed.
The show is hosted by Matthew Samuels, Samuels has a background in broadcast journalism and won an Emmy Award during his tenure at CBS News.
Latest episodes
Sep 23, 2021 • 1h 13min
THE DARK SIDE OF TECHNOLOGY With Guest Nadja Streiter
On this episode of DEEP DIVES I am joined by Nadja Streiter- LMSW and Founder of Eyes up Wellness. Nadja and I discuss how and why she got started in this field, what she noticed observing her children, the unintended consequences of technological advances, the profound and dangerous impact of social media, advice on what we can all do to live a balanced life and much more.
Sep 9, 2021 • 1h 20min
THE TOKENS OF TOMORROW with guest DroBot
On this episode of DEEP DIVES I am joined by guest DroBot, Non Fungible Token (NFT) Investor & Collector. We discuss how he first got involved in the space, what exactly an NFT is, his acquisition of cryptopunk #5004, how and why NFTs have gained so much attention recently, his predictions on the future of NFT’s moving forward and much more.
Sep 2, 2021 • 57min
THE BUCK STOPS HERE with guest Alex Lasry
On this episode of DEEP DIVES I am joined by Alex Lasry, Senior Vice President of the Milwaukee Bucks and Democratic Candidate for United States Senate in the state of Wisconsin. Alex and I discuss his early interest in sports and politics, his role as Senior VP of the Bucks, what it was like winning the NBA Championship last season, why he decided to run for US Senate, a number of issues and initiatives that he is passionate about and much more!
Aug 19, 2021 • 57min
TURNING A PASSION INTO A BUSINESS with Guest Kimberly Ross
On this episode of DEEP DIVES I am joined by Kimberly Ross, Founder and CEO of ORA Acupuncture. Kimberly and I discuss her early interest in entrepreneurship, her foray into the health and wellness industry, what acupuncture is and its benefits, why she started ORA, the experience ORA provides its clients and much more.
Aug 11, 2021 • 1h 7min
HOOPS THERE IT IS With Guest Keith Glass
On this episode of DEEP DIVES I am joined by NBA agent Keith Glass. Keith and I discuss his early interest in sports, being an assistant coach at UCLA, how we got his start as an agent representing Mark Eaton, some of his most memorable clients over the years, the transformation of the NBA from a sport to a corporation and much more.
Jul 29, 2021 • 57min
TASTEMAKER with guest Steve Kessler
On this episode of Deep Dives I am joined by Steve Kessler, the co-founder of Steaz and Mood33. Steve and I discuss his early interest in business and entrepreneurialism, co-founding Steaz in 2002, why some consumer brands make it and others fail, his recent endeavors with mood33 and beyond brands and much more.
Jul 22, 2021 • 1h 8min
NO RISK NO REWARD with guest Pat White
On this episode of DEEP DIVES I am joined by Pat White, Director of Product Design at Welcome. Pat and I discuss his early interest in design and creativity, how risk taking has been a theme of his career, working for some of the largest companies in tech, his newest venture Welcome and much more
Jul 15, 2021 • 1h 8min
INSIDE THE ROPES with Kenny Harms
On this episode of DEEP DIVES I am joined by Kenny Harms, Professional PGA Tour Caddie. Kenny and I discuss how he got into the game of golf, linking up with Tour Pro Kevin Na, what it was like being handed the keys of a 1973 Dodge Challenger, working with some of the game's legends, what separates the professionals from the rest of us and much more
Jul 8, 2021 • 1h 7min
MIXING IT UP with guest Jordan Edwards, CEO Mixology Clothing Company
On this episode of Deep Dives I am joined by Jordan Edwards, CEO of Mixology Clothing Company. Jordan and I discuss his early passion for entrepreneurialism, his responsibilities at the Chart Organization, the backstory of how Mixology was started, what makes Mixology such a strong and fast growing company and much more.
Jul 1, 2021 • 1h 15min
THE STATE OF THE MARKET with Guest Tim Johnson-commercial real estate expert, Colliers International
On this episode of Deep Dives I am joined by Tim Johnson, a commercial real estate specialist with Colliers International. Tim and I discuss how he got his start in the business, the impact COVID had on the real estate market, where the market stands today, the outlook for the future and much more.
