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Chris Griffin
Conversations about life with Chris Griffin and friends.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 37min
#100: MTV Jesse: The More Famous I Got, The More Lonely I Became…
Jesse Sebastiani, known as MTV Jesse, is a social media personality and former creator for Nelk. He dives deep into the loneliness that often accompanies fame, reflecting on how success affected his personal relationships. Jesse talks about the importance of normal experiences, the challenge of leaving a successful brand, and the choice to embrace sobriety. He also shares insights on managing anxiety, the costs of obsession, and his desire for genuine connections. The conversation captures the complexities behind the glamorous facade of influencer life.

Oct 3, 2025 • 54min
#99: A Self-Improvement "Bro Chat" That Could Get Us Cancelled...
Cru Mahoney, a fitness enthusiast and content creator skilled in calisthenics, running, and jiu-jitsu, shares his insights in a lively conversation. They dive into the importance of valuing character and relationships over wealth, debate trendy shoe culture, and discuss navigating complex dating dealbreakers. The pair also explore the challenges of monetizing passion without sacrificing creative integrity, the nature of progress in fitness, and how to build genuine connections in a new city.

Sep 29, 2025 • 51min
#98: Patrick Murtagh: The Dark Side of the NFL Nobody Sees
Patrick Murtagh, a professional athlete and NFL international-pathway player, shares his gripping journey through the highs and lows of the league. He discusses the brutal reality of injury, recounting the day he snapped his leg and ankle in a freak accident. Patrick opens up about the isolation he faced while recovering away from family and explores the profound lessons from his father and his family's roots in Papua New Guinea. He emphasizes resilience, optimism, and the importance of chasing dreams even amidst setbacks.

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 25min
#97: Laird Hamilton: The Mindset of the King of the Ocean
Join Laird Hamilton, a legendary big-wave surfer and pioneer of tow-in surfing, as he shares his journey and mindset. He reveals the secret of 'delusional confidence' as a superpower and how it helped him navigate risk and failure. Laird emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from within—not from external validation. He discusses mortality, spirituality, and the exhilarating experience of riding waves, highlighting the importance of character over mere success. Prepare for some enlightening 'ah-ha' moments!

Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 5min
#96: Robin Sharma: The Secret Wealth Nobody Talks About
Today I sit down with Robin Sharma - one of the greatest authors of all time. Robin has sold over 25 million books, he is the bestselling author of The 5AM Club, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The Everyday Hero Manifesto, and The Wealth Money Can’t Buy.
Robin has such a calming presence. I feel everything quiet down the moment he walked in the door. We explore the truths about success, the traps of chasing money, and the hidden forms of wealth that actually bring fulfillment. Robin shares powerful stories and frameworks that will change how you see life, work, and meaning.
Key Discussion Points:
The Johannesburg janitor who lived with dignity and mastery
Why pressure and challenge create greatness
The secret power of silence and early mornings
The hidden cost of chasing money and climbing the wrong mountain
The 8 forms of wealth that money can’t buy
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https://www.instagram.com/robinsharma/
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Chapters:
00:00 The Janitor Who Called It His Office
04:00 Pressure Is Not the Enemy
07:00 4AM: The New 5AM
10:00 Why We Don’t Give Ourselves Permission
13:00 Intimacy, Trust, and Feeling Safe
18:00 Cutting Out Energy Vampires
21:00 The 8 Forms of Wealth
25:00 Everyone Needs Their Own “Painting”
29:30 Don’t Climb the Wrong Mountain
32:00 The Five Question Morning Maximizer
36:00 The Four Interior Empires
39:00 What Business Is Really About
44:00 Minimalism vs. Maximalism
49:00 The Hospital Window Story
52:00 Kindness, Karma, and Keeping Promises
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Sep 20, 2025 • 1h 41min
#95: Elliot Bewick: Gen Z’s War With Reality
Elliot Bewick is 20 and already saying the stuff everyone’s whispering about. We get into why Gen Z feels empty, why complaining is everywhere, and how stories and confidence actually change your life. No fluff. Just real talk, laughs, and a few hard truths.
Key Discussion Points:
• Why complaining is just emotional noise and nobody’s getting better from it
• The “we’re all in a simulation” mindset and why it wrecks motivation
• Confidence vs ego and which one helps you actually win in life
• Loneliness, validation, and why social media makes everything worse
• How picking a story for your life is the move that changes everything
Follow Elliot:
https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/
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https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/
Chapters:
0:00 The Problem With People That Complain
6:30 Why Complaint Culture Is Ruining Gen Z
12:00 How Social Media Fuels Complaining
18:00 Truth, Delusion, and the Simulation Trap
24:00 Why Faith and Belief Still Matter for Gen Z
30:00 Confidence vs Ego And Knowing the Difference
36:30 Storytelling as the Human Superpower
43:00 The Dangers of Chasing External Validation
50:00 Why Influencers End Up Lonely
57:00 Authenticity Isn’t an Excuse to Be Lazy
1:04:00 Elliot’s Social Media Blow-Up
1:11:30 The Power of Setting Delusional Goals
1:19:00 When Confidence Backfires
1:27:00 Why So Many Young Men Feel Lost
1:35:00 The Belief Driving Elliot at 20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 13min
#94: Ian Fonzian: The Real Reason I Left Rawdawg…
Ian Fonzian, an entrepreneur and fitness athlete, shares his inspiring transformation from a shy kid battling cystic acne to a dynamic content creator. He discusses leaving Raw Dawg at its peak to refocus on long-term goals, including launching a gym and an ice cream company. Ian reflects on how military service shaped his views on leadership and loneliness, and how solo travel boosted his confidence. He opens up about mental struggles and the importance of pursuing purpose through physical challenges.

Sep 11, 2025 • 22min
#93: This One Mindset Switch Eliminated My Fear…
In this episode I elaborate on a quote that changed my life. I share why fear is the ultimate price tag for everything you want, how I’ve learned to trust the unknown, and why clarity only comes after you take the leap. This one’s for anyone feeling stuck, overthinking their next move, or waiting for the “perfect time” to start.
If you’ve been looking for a sign - this is it.
Key Discussion Points
Why uncertainty is the cost of all your dreams
The Steve Jobs quote that shaped my life
How to get out of your own way and stop overthinking
Turning fear into fuel and risk into reward
Why taking the leap before you’re ready is the only way forward
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Chapters:
0:00 – The quote that shaped my life
2:40 – Why uncertainty is the price tag of your dreams
5:30 – Lessons from The Alchemist & discovering purpose
7:50 – Getting out of your own way
10:20 – The pressure of growth & building a team
12:30 – How trust creates calm in chaos
14:30 – Clearing noise to invite clarity
16:20 – Choosing what feels right, even in the dark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 60min
#92: Rory Sutherland: Why The Dumbest Ideas Make the Most Money
Rory Sutherland, a renowned thinker in advertising and behavioral science, captivates listeners with his insights on consumer behavior. He discusses how illogical ideas, like the success of Red Bull, often drive innovation and profits. Sutherland explores the psychology behind frozen yogurt trends and the unexpected success of ventures like Airbnb. He emphasizes that emotion often outweighs logic in decision-making, leading to remarkable breakthroughs. With humor and wit, Rory highlights the quirks of human behavior that shape our choices.

Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 7min
#91: Ex-CIA Spy: What They Don’t Tell You About Money, Success, and Power
Today’s guest is ex-CIA officer and founder of EveryDaySpy, Andrew Bustamante.
We went deep on the truth about government, money, perception, persuasion, and what real success actually looks like. He revealed how spy training connects to everyday life, why the CIA isn’t what conspiracy theories claim, and how the systems around us are designed to keep us predictable.
What stood out most is his blunt honesty: happiness is a slippery pursuit, financial success is the only objective success, and once you see how the world really works, you can never unsee it.
Key Discussion Points:
The truth about the CIA vs conspiracy theories
Influence vs persuasion (and how you’re being steered daily)
How the world really works vs how we’re taught it runs
Why governments don’t care about you (and never did)
A debate on money, success, and what truly matters
Learn more about Andrew:
Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4oEHBby
Read Andrew’s CIA book ‘Shadow Cell’: https://geni.us/ShadowCellBook
Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante
Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/
Support Andy's sponsor Axolt Brain: https://axoltbrain.com/andy
Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast
Follow Chris:
https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/
Chapters:
1:30 – CIA breathwork and field prep
6:40 – Debunking CIA conspiracies
11:20 – What the CIA actually does
16:45 – Influence vs persuasion explained
22:10 – How algorithms control your thinking
27:30 – The red pill: once you see it, you can’t unsee it
33:20 – How the world runs vs how the world works
38:50 – Governments don’t care about you
44:30 – Systems built to keep you predictable
50:40 – External validation vs real success
56:10 – Heated debate: what money really means
1:02:30 – Net worth and how it changes everything
1:08:00 – Curiosity vs commitment: why most stay stuck
1:13:10 – Raising kids with perspective outside the US
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