Arizona's "Mr. TV" on Authenticity, Energy & Life After Broadcasting

Scott Pasmore 3TV: 35+ Years as "Good Morning, Arizona" Anchor – Discipline, Energy, Real Estate Dreams & Life After TVPhoenix legend Scott Pasmore (aka "Mr. TV" on 3TV / Arizona's Family) joins us for an hour of real talk. From his early days in Kansas to 35+ years anchoring Good Morning Arizona, Scott shares the insane discipline behind waking at 4 AM, building rapport in 30 seconds with anyone, handling live TV mishaps, and navigating social media trolls (yes, including the thin blue line tie controversy that almost got him fired).Beyond the desk: private pilot, home builder, real estate junkie, golfer, gym rat, Chiefs fan—and he runs on 5-6 hours of sleep with endless energy. He opens up about why he plans to retire soon, take a year off, and pivot fully into real estate.If you love behind-the-scenes media stories, morning show life, high-energy living, authenticity in broadcasting, or Phoenix local legends—this episode is gold.Topics covered:------------------------------------------------------  • Day-in-the-life of a 4 AM anchor  • Military-level discipline from countdown clocks  • Building instant rapport & staying "just a regular dude"  • Handling live TV nerves, mistakes, & awkward moments  • Social media highs/lows & the tie that sparked outrage  • Favorite guests: everyday heroes vs. celebs like Doobie Brothers  • Energy secrets, no naps, golf/flying/real estate balance  • Retirement plans: year off + full-time real estateChapters:------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro – Why Scott Pasmore is "Mr. TV" in Arizona00:59 Meet Scott Pasmore – 35+ years at 3TV02:06 Scott's story: Kansas farm roots to Phoenix legend03:00 Wake-up at 4 AM, bed by 8:30 PM – the brutal schedule04:54 Why the countdown life makes him early everywhere05:37 Balancing TV with piloting, golf, gym & home building07:00 Instant rapport: How he connects with guests in seconds08:20 Being "just a regular dude" on air – authenticity wins12:00 Time management & endless energy secrets15:00 Social media: trolls, vitriol & the thin blue line tie drama20:00 Favorite guests: everyday heroes & Doobie Brothers nerves25:00 Live TV mistakes – viewers remember the bloopers!30:00 Media family in Phoenix – friendships across stations35:00 Retirement horizon: year off, then real estate full-time38:00 Advice for us: Just be who you are – authenticity is everything39:40 Wrap-up & why we need Scott backFollow Scott:Instagram: @scottpasmoreFacebook: Scott Pasmore 3TVX/Twitter: @scottpasmoretvIf this hit home, smash LIKE, comment your biggest takeaway (or your wake-up time 😅), and SUBSCRIBE for more raw conversations with athletes, media pros, and comeback stories. New episodes weekly—hit the bell!Thanks for watching! If this episode moved you, hit LIKE, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw stories, mindset shifts, and real conversations.New episodes drop weekly!TikTok: tiktok.com/@wys_whatsyourstorInstagram: instagram.com/whatsyourstorypod_comX: x.com/WYSPodcast_comFacebook: facebook.com/WhatsYourStoryPodMike's Website: mikelindstrom.comScott's Website: scottleeseconsulting.comShow website coming soon!