Today's podcast is a masterclass on what to do when faced with the unexpected. Getting fired is often the best time to pivot and change careers completely. At 26, Mauricio Umanksy was suddenly fired from his job and took a huge leap that ultimately was the reason for all of his success. Founder of The Agency and Real Estate Superstar joins Liz to e…

On this episode, Liz revisits her conversation with Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Beanstox, Kevin O’Leary where he shares how he rose to be the mogul and “Shark” he is today. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesעל ידי FOX News Radio

What is the best medicine? On this podcast, it's laughter. ​Red Carpet Fashion Expert and daughter of comedian and icon Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers joins Liz to discuss how her mother's signature humor, unique career path, and sense of style have inspired her throughout her own life. Later, Liz and Melissa debate whether Joan would have had such a …

Sixteen-time World Heavyweight Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair joins the podcast to share his life story, from being stolen from an orphanage as a baby, to his stint as a WWE superstar, and surviving a life-altering plane crash in 1975. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

On this encore episode, Allison Ellsworth, Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Poppi joins Liz to share how she managed to rise to the top of the health and wellness food market. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesעל ידי FOX News Radio

Eight years ago, this New York City taxi driver received a call from a producer offering him a one-night opportunity to write for a popular television program. Today, that taxi driver hosts the highest-rated weekend comedy, FOX News Saturday Night, wrote a bestselling book, and hosts a hugely successful radio show; his name is (you guessed it) FOX …

After hearing that socks were the number one requested clothing item in homeless shelters, Dave Heath knew he wanted to fill this gap. Co-Founder of the comfort-focused sock and apparel brand Bombas joins Liz to explain how he managed to turn a simple act of kindness into a successful business that designs essential clothing for the hands and feet …

On an encore episode, Liz revisits a conversation with YouTube star Logan Paul. Logan shares how he rose to fame on YouTube and other social media platforms, making mistakes and managing his money Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesעל ידי FOX News Radio

How does a (not-so) little boy from Beaumont, TX get drafted to the NBA and then become an ESPN sports analyst? Former Boston Celtics' Center Kendrick Perkins joins Liz to tell the tale of how he pushed through the grief of his childhood to ​excel in his basketball career and now launch a new investment platform. Kendrick shares his mission to ensu…

Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson is red hot! The iconic Las Vegas comedian joins Liz to reveal the origin story of his stage name and how unexpected encounters led him to a lifetime career in comedy. Carrot Top also shares how discovering his trademark early in his career and embracing his unique style opened more doors than he could’ve ever imagined. F…

The brand-new biopic Bob Marley: One Love tells the tale of how Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world. On his journey to international success, Bob wasn’t alone, his bandleader and bassist, Aston 'Family Man' Barrett was always by his side. In an amazing twist, the actor cas…

Live from Las Vegas, Liz and The Claman Countdown team visit the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop while in town for the Consumer Electronic Show. Owner of the notorious shop as seen on "Pawn Stars!" and pawn star himself Rick Harrison tells the tale of a high school dropout who became a multi-millionaire and national TV star. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Lea…

Would you put on a pair of gloves in exchange for money and fame? One catch: they're boxing gloves. Liz's guest today pursued an incredibly successful boxing career despite the danger of injury... and the disapproval of her father, Muhammad Ali. Retired Professional Boxer Laila Ali competed from 1999 to 2007, during which she held the WBC, WIBA, IW…

What do actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Eva Longoria have in common with sports legends like Lamar Odom and OJ Simpson? They all turned to one man when they needed a lawyer. Internationally renowned Attorney Robert Shapiro joins Liz to share his incredible life journey of grit, surprises, tragedy, success, and hope as one of the most well-known d…

How did a New Jersey guitar teacher without a college degree or formal music training become the co-owner of the recording studio used to record all the songs for the new "Mean Girls" film? Ben Hyman of Ben Hyman Music and DAXXIT Recording Studio joins Liz to share his incredible story of perseverance and triumph. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn …

We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from 2023! Liz revisits her conversation with Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Investor, Sabrina Kay to discuss how she started a business teaching revolutionary computer software to fashion designers in an abandoned Los Angeles garage. Follow Liz Claman on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad …

What drives people to start their dream business? For today's guest, it was sheer will, sweat equity, and sleeping on flour sacks on the floor. Founder of Philly Pretzel Factory Dan DiZio joins Liz to share how he tossed his career as a stockbroker and decided to be his own boss by making the best soft pretzel in Philadelphia. Follow Liz on Twitter…

Tommy "Cutlets" DeVito might be the starting quarterback of the New York Giants, but the man behind him is truly the Italian Stallion running the show. DeVito's Agent Sean Stellato describes how he learned the art of the deal in one of the hardest businesses in the world. He later comments on the artificial turf debate, on whether the life-changing…

Former "Dancing With The Stars" Professional Dancer Cheryl Burke is a study in resilience. Cheryl joins Liz to reveal how she was able to tango and samba her way into the hearts of millions of viewers for over two decades, all while dancing with a broken heart...and a broken spirit. Follow Liz on Twitter @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices.…

The Boston Marathon bombing was a domestic terrorist attack that took place during the annual Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, killing three and injuring hundreds. How does someone recover physically and emotionally from trauma like that? Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Marc Fucarile joins Liz to recount the…

Allison Ellsworth constantly suffered from bloating, gut discomfort, and cramping. After multiple trips to the doctor and countless medications failed, Allison decided to create a solution for her pain and began crafting her own healing elixir right in her kitchen. Now, Allison is the Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Poppi, a sparkling prebiotic so…

Kathy Ireland’s a double threat! The Supermodel and businesswoman joins Liz to detail how she went from gracing the cover of "Sports Illustrated" to "Forbes," and the immense success of her furniture and home goods empire. Follow on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

What do the GAP, Anne Taylor, Old Navy, and J.Crew have in common? Well, aside from having a wide selection of stylish clothing, they were all run by the same guy, Millard "Mickey" S. Drexler. In the 1980s when it appeared as though Anne Taylor would have to close its doors, Mickey was named CEO and victoriously revived the well-known fashion compa…

Journalists and their crews put their lives at risk every day to share stories from war zones to crises right here at home, with the goal of educating viewers on what is truly happening. No one understands that risk quite like New York Times best-selling author, FOX News’ Benjamin Hall. On March 14, 2022 while covering the Russian war on Ukraine, B…

Against all odds, Rudy Ruettiger changed the game at Notre Dame. The 1993 film Rudy is a true story of a small-town kid from Illinois who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles such as his height, cognitive skills, and economic status. Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger joins Liz on the podcast to dis…

If you are graced with a second chance, you'd better take it and run! Craig Carton was a sports radio superstar. His show, Boomer and Carton, co-hosted with former NFL Quarterback Boomer Esiason on WFAN became the most listened to show in the station’s history. However, this dynamic duo’s beloved show came to an end on Nov 7th of 2018 when Craig wa…

On Everyone Talks To Liz, we believe that if you can dream it, you can do it. Jordan Cooper was unable to afford a ticket to a Broadway show growing up, let alone star in one. While studying theater in New York City, he completed his play "Ain't No Mo," and even wrote a role for himself in the show. The playwright joins Liz to share the journey of …

It’s time to answer an age-old breakfast question…Who makes the best bagel? Adam Goldberg was working at a flood mitigation company when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and instead of baking banana bread and whipping coffee, he decided to find the perfect bagel recipe. A few years later, the Popup Bagels Founder finds himself opening multiple locations …

NFL Hall of Fame Pittsburg Steelers player Mike Webster died of a heart attack in 2022, but the autopsy done by Physician, Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu revealed that he had been suffering from a neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Omalu joins Liz to share the infamous story of how he was the first to discover and publish fi…

Help the helpless. No one personifies this more than the Owner of the Minnesota Vikings, Mark Wilf. As the son of Polish and Jewish Holocaust survivors, Mark understands what it means to come from nothing and the importance of giving back to your community. He joins Liz on the podcast to share how he draws upon his parents’ experiences to become on…

Occasionally, to make history, you must make some wildly controversial choices. The notorious attorney, Ira Lee “Ike” Sorkin joins Liz on the podcast today. Ike’s best known for representing Bernard “Bernie” Madoff, the American businessman who pleaded guilty in 2009 to perpetrating the largest investor fraud ever committed by a single person. Ike …

Charli D'Amelio took to the social media app TikTok in 2019, showcasing her bubbly personality and trendy dance moves. Little did she know she would soon be creating a brand out of thin air, with millions of faithful followers liking, commenting, and sharing her videos across the internet. But behind every successful kid like Charli are incredibly …

How do you find the strength to pick yourself up from an absolute nightmare and move forward successfully? Matt Mauser joins Liz to share his story of perseverance after heartbreak. Matt’s life was irrevocably changed when his wife Christina Mauser, a basketball coach at Mamba Sports Academy, was killed in a helicopter crash on January 26th, 2020, …

Necessity is the mother of invention. MTN OPS Co-Founder Trevor Farnes needed a solution that would help his very ill father who suffered from neuropathy and heart disease. After years of trial and error, he finally created a nitric oxide product, which began to help his father regain feeling in his fingers and toes. Trevor joins Liz to explain why…

Welcome to a crash course in business management, with Mr. Wonderful. Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Beanstox, Kevin O’Leary joins Liz to share how he rose to be the mogul and “Shark” he is today. Kevin reminisces on his childhood and the early stages of his career, acknowledging that his knack for business is a gift he inherited from his family.…

The body can achieve what the mind believes—or at least that's the mantra our guest today lives by. Sixteen-time World Heavyweight Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair joins the podcast to share his life story, from being stolen from an orphanage as a baby, to his stint as a WWE superstar, and surviving a life-altering plane crash in 1…

Liz revisits her conversation with Founder and CEO of Madison Reed, Amy Errett to discuss how she revolutionized the hair color industry despite having no background in the business. Amy details how her desire to address a consumer pain point led her to create Madison Reed; she touches on how her background in finance helped her succeed in a new fi…

Put me in, coach! This phrase that is old as time represents an attitude that people from all walks of life can live by, but especially in sports. Liz's guest for this episode is someone who took this rather literally: Entrepreneur and the former star Quarterback for the Washington Redskins, Joe Theismann. Joe details his humble beginnings as the s…

What does abandoning your dream really mean? After ten years of investing in his music career, CEO and Co-Founder of True Classic Ryan Bartlett stood up from his piano bench and walked away from his first dream, not knowing that only a few years later he would launch a t-shirt company raking in millions of dollars. Ryan joins Liz to detail his jour…

If you watched an episode of SNL or one of many Billy Madison Productions, you know Actor & Comedian, Rob Schneider! Today, you'll get to know him better as he joins Liz to discuss how he began his career as a comedian and the moment he discovered he had the gift of comedy. Rob emphasizes that he believes the SAG-AFTRA strike will signal to product…

Jennifer Drummond is a woman of many titles! She’s a mom of seven, an entrepreneur, the first female world record holder to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents and today, she’s a guest on the podcast. Jenn joins Liz to share how she took life's greatest challenges and turned them into incredible success. She details the cat…

This week, Liz revisits her conversation with twin brothers and Hosts of the HGTV show Buy It or Build It, Calvin and Chris Lamont to talk about their journey from college football, to running a janitorial company, and ultimately their current careers in real estate. Calvin and Chris share stories from their time playing football for Lehigh Univers…

On this episode, Liz sits down with CEO of hair care company Olaplex, JuE Wong to discuss how she started her career as a commodities trader and rose to the top of the haircare industry. JuE shares the challenges she faced trying to raise her children while also trying to grow in the business world. JuE later reveals how she overcame instances of h…

CEO of the Austin-based jewelry and accessories brand “Kendra Scott,” Tom Nolan joins Liz to discuss how he discovered his passion in the fashion industry. As a former two-sport college athlete on a full scholarship, Tom shares the challenges he faced growing up in a low-income family and how he networked his way to landing executive-level position…

Two words: no excuses. While serving in Afghanistan, U.S. Marine Sergeant Kirstie Ennis was severely injured in a helicopter crash, resulting in the amputation of her left leg. Amid a grueling recovery process, Kirstie accepted her fate and kept going no matter what. She joins Liz on the podcast to discuss how she struggled mentally to overcome thi…

Today’s guest not only lived in a city riddled with murders, but drew on his experience to become a playwright, screenwriter, and an Oscar nominated actor. Bronx native, Chazz Palminteri wrote and starred in A Bronx Tale, a Hollywood classic that chronicles the life of residents living in a turbulent neighborhood in the Bronx. Chazz joins Liz to di…

Liz is joined by the Founder and CEO of The RealReal, Julie Wainwright as they discuss what sparked the inspiration for the company and how the business was able to become a near-instant success. Plus, they talk about Julie’s new business, Ahara, and how she hopes it will change the way the public views nutrition and health. Follow Liz on Twitter: …

In 2020, the CDC reported that Cancer was the second leading cause of death after heart disease, in the United States. While treatment therapies have advanced over the years, they're only as good as the tests that first detect the cancer. Ashish Tripathi is the founder of Tzar Labs, a molecular diagnostic company that's invented a new test that det…

Everyone has had a dream about getting into the world of "show biz," and for Josh Johnson that dream came true. Stand-up Comic & Emmy-nominated Writer at The Daily Show Josh Johnson joins Liz to explain how he went from being a kid growing up in poverty-stricken, rural Louisiana to a writer for late night television. Josh explains how he has turned…

Chris Riccobono is the Cofounder of UNTUCKit, a shirt company that is dedicated to combining casual and professional men's dress shirts that can be styled untucked! He joins Liz Claman to share how his vision of comfortable, stylish clothing came to life. Chris shares the various challenges he faced when kickstarting his business and details how he…