Dream Job with Marc Istook

If you've ever sat in the bleachers and wondered when youth sports got so intense, this episode is for you. Meet Jonathan Carone, creator of Healthy Sports Parents (100K+ on Instagram), and hear a candid conversation about what's gone wrong - and what we can do about it. We discuss the "self-love and self-glory" forces driving parent behavior on the sidelines, why "winning is everything" coaching is still the default even when we know better, the private-equity gold rush turning kids into revenue streams, the scholarship myth, and the difference between development and competition for kids under 12. Jonathan also shares the John Wooden quote that reframed how he thinks about success, why he calls himself part of "the youth sports resistance," and the one piece of advice every sports parent needs to hear: let your kid lead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 2.05 2 million followers on Facebook. More than 700k on Instagram. Bob Morano a great chef who just wants to teach you how to cook. Known for his fast-growing account (@everydayisfeastday), Bob's built a growing fandom of people who love him and the food he cooks. He shares his journey from the Culinary Institute of America to some of the best kitchens in the country to working as a full-time chef at a monastery kitchen to full-time creator... why your 8-year-old self holds the key to your dream job, and a secret to baking cookies trick that might change your life. Gracious, grateful, gourmet, hearing from Bob will leave you hungry. Oh - and don't forget to buy a meat thermometer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 2.04: Sara Wiles knows what it's like to go viral. The Florida-based business owner and content creator activist has racked of millions of views with videos sharing her perspectives and journey from corporate event planner to virtual assistant trainer to progressive activist. Sara and explains why she believes her sales and marketing brain is her secret weapon for driving real political change, the motherhood penalty, the fatherhood bonus, and the costs of being an outspoken progressive in conservative Florida. It's an insightful, genuine and honest conversation about finding your voice, using your platform, and doing the work you were put here to do - especially when it isn't easy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 2.03: TCU's Sonny Dykes grew up the son of a coaching legend, but forged his own path through high school classrooms, scraping by in a dorm room at Navarro Junior College and the ups and downs that would make anyone question their path. In this episode, Coach Dykes opens up about the circuitous route that led him to one of college football's most coveted jobs - including what Mike Leach taught him about forging your own path, why he and his wife made a decision at Louisiana Tech that transcended football, and how leading the Horned Frogs to the College Football Playoff's National Championship Game only made him hungry for more. Honest, self-aware, and filled with lessons beyond the gridiron - this one is for anyone who's ever wondered if the long way around was worth it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 2.02: It feels like Kevin Frazier has done it all — ESPN SportsCenter, Entertainment Tonight host, and much, much more. He's easily one of the smoothest broadcasters around - and one of the most versatile. But behind the Emmy-winner's polished delivery is a guy who grew up charting offenses on his dad's basketball bench, raced out of TV shoots to catch his son's playoff games, and still credits the grind for helping him work his way up a very tall TV ladder. In our conversation, Kevin talks about what separates broadcasters and storytellers, how grateful he is for the many pinch-me moments in his career, and why family is the foundation of it all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 2.01: Rep. Jasmine Crockett isn't one to back down from a fight. She called out a witness in a congressional hearing for not understanding how witnesses work. She's running for U.S. Senate in a state where no Democrat has won statewide since the 1990s. And she wakes up some mornings and asks herself, "Girl, what were you thinking?" That's Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett - Texas representative, civil rights attorney, and one of the most unfiltered voices in American politics right now. In this conversation, we skip the policy talking points and go deeper: how a math-and-science kid from Dallas ended up in Congress, what her preacher-teacher dad and federal government mom built in her, why she describes running for office as a necessary evil — emphasis on both words — and what she actually believes it'll take to flip a Senate seat in Texas. Win or lose, one thing came through clearly in this conversation: Jasmine Crockett is on the move. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 2.00: Allow me to re-introduce myself! It's a new season of Dream Job, though it's been a while. If you listened to Season 1, welcome back. If you're new here, great timing. Dream Job started as a podcast about fascinating people and the careers they built - the kind of conversations that make you rethink what's possible. Season 2 expands that idea. Same foundation: real people, real stories. But now we're going deeper - bringing in newsmakers, journalists, advocates, and people with unique insight into the moments shaping our world right now. Hosted by veteran journalist Marc Istook - 30 years in the business, with credits at CNN, the BBC, NFL Network, ABC, and more, and 7 regional Emmy Awards to his credit. Dream Job Season 2 is independent journalism meets human storytelling. Here's Episode 00: a reintroduction, a reset, and an invitation. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 1.12: In the preceding Episode 11, we met Charles Woods, a civil rights educator at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. This is his behind-the-scenes tour of the Institute, where he shares some of the amazing lessons found inside and stories from the 50s and 60s that are still relevant today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 1.11: Charles Woods is a civil rights educator at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. His job is to share the lessons of the past with the people of today, and his work might be just as important now as ever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 1.10: 4-year-old Austin Perine might be the world's youngest superhero. His mission? Fighting hunger, one meal at a time. The Birmingham, Alabama native and his dad, Terance, have served tens of thousands of meals to the homeless all across America. Today, a superhero… tomorrow, President? He's got my vote. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 1.09 Megan Collins is the Style Girlfriend. She's built a career out of giving men style advice - from a woman's point of view. But her website and social channels don't stop at tips on how to dress. Megan's carved out a niche in the men's lifestyle space, sharing female perspectives on everything from clothing to grooming to travel to fitness to dating etiquette, and more. In this episode she shares how her unpredictable career path led Megan to create her very own Dream Job. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 1.08 Shauna Sever's job is delicious. As a baker and cookbook author, it's easy to be envious of the time she spends with tarts, brownies, cakes and confections. She talks about the joy of baking, her favorite ingredient, and debates the merits of choosing Styx vs. REO Speedwagon when it comes to her classic rock baking soundtrack. From beginnings as a journalism student in college to a regular on the Today Show, Shauna's journey couldn't have been sweeter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 7:02 Lance Zierlein will tell you he has TWO dream jobs. As a highly rated sports radio host in Houston and a draft analyst for the NFL Network, Lance gets to do what he loves every day. Listen in as he talks about the Venn Diagram of his overlapping passions: sports, cooking, and entertainment, the importance of enjoying where you are in life, and how he's made a career out of just being himself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erin Coscarelli packs a mighty punch. The NFL Network host sports a resume featuring work on FOX Sports, ESPN, the Pac-12 Network and more… Though she hasn't yet realized her dream of playing in the WNBA, she still stands heads and shoulders above the crowd. Erin explains the importance of a sincere hello, why Oprah and Hoda Kotb are her inspirations, and how a little bit of delusion can go a long way toward a successful broadcasting career. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You may best know Katie Featherston as an actress from the "Paranormal Activity" films. Or as writer, director, producer or singer. But "creator" is a title that better represents her passions. On this episode of Dream Job, she explains why the creative process - in any form - is so fulfilling, the power of avoiding your fears by saying "yes", and how a foundation of support that traces its roots to her home state of Texas has been instrumental to her success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Akbar Gbajabiamila is living the American dream. Son of Nigerian immigrants, raised in South Los Angeles, his hard work and dedication led him to San Diego State University, the NFL, and to an audience of millions as an analyst for the NFL Network and NBC's Emmy-nominated "American Ninja Warrior." Akbar tells how his upbringing, his faith, and the power of overcoming failure have combined to help him achieve his dreams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Green Beret and NFL long snapper Nate Boyer is not one to shy away from a challenge. Nate embodies the title of "Renaissance man" as he discusses his time in the Army, playing football for the University of Texas and Seattle Seahawks, advising Colin Kaepernick, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emmy-winner Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) shares insights from more than two decades of experience as an actor. Highlights include lessons learned pursuing his career, the simple genius of the Great British Baking Show, how his Christian faith affects his work and the power of finding joy in contentment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TV Host & Actress Nikki Boyer shares advice and insight learned after moving to Los Angeles to chase her dreams of a career in the entertainment industry... including tales from the red carpet and stories about Ed Sheeran, Morgan Freeman, selfies with Beyonce, and more.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome! Host Marc Istook introduces listeners to the Dream Job Podcast: conversations with a diverse mix of people living their dreams and sharing their experience and advice with others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.