Get Real with Jim Weiss

The rules of leadership are changing. According to Bob Pearson, success in the age of AI won't come from replacing human intelligence. It will come from learning how to amplify it. That's the central idea behind his latest book, The Compass. In this episode of Get Real, Bob joins Jim Weiss to explore how leaders can navigate a world being reshaped by artificial intelligence, why curiosity matters more than ever, and how organizations can adapt without losing their humanity. This is a conversation about leadership, innovation, and finding direction during times of rapid change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From helping build one of the world's leading oncology businesses to serving as CEO of a Fortune 500 company, Frank Clyburn has spent his career at the intersection of healthcare, leadership, and innovation. His work helped shape the commercialization of breakthrough medicines, including advances that transformed cancer care. In this episode of Get Real, Frank joins Jim Weiss to discuss the lessons that shaped him, the importance of putting patients first, and how leaders can balance innovation, access, and business success. This is a conversation about resilience, opportunity, and creating lasting impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more than two decades, Dr. Richard Pazdur helped shape the future of cancer treatment from inside the FDA, overseeing many of the therapies that transformed care for patients around the world. He played a central role in building the FDA's oncology review programs and accelerating access to groundbreaking medicines. In this episode of Get Real, Dr. Pazdur joins Jim Weiss to discuss the evolution of cancer care, the challenge of balancing speed with safety, and what it takes to bring lifesaving treatments from the lab to patients. They also explore the future of oncology, global innovation, and why there is still reason for optimism in the fight against cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robin Carhart-Harris is one of the world's leading researchers studying psychedelics, consciousness, and mental health. For decades, psychedelics sat on the fringes of medicine. Today, they're at the center of some of the most promising research into depression, well-being, and the human mind. Robin's groundbreaking work has helped uncover how substances like psilocybin and LSD affect the brain and their potential role in treating mental illness. Robin joins Jim to explore the science behind psychedelics, what brain imaging studies reveal about consciousness, and why researchers are rethinking the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions. They discuss the role of set and setting, the differences between clinical and non-clinical use, and what the future may hold for psychedelic medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Croak never set out to create one of the biggest product crazes of the 21st century. But when he spotted an unusual silicone rubber band at a trade show, he saw something others didn't. That insight became Silly Bandz, a global phenomenon that transformed a simple idea into a massive business. In this episode of Get Real, Robert joins Jim Weiss to share the entrepreneurial journey behind his success, from a challenging upbringing and early business ventures to building iconic brands, investing in startups, and teaching financial literacy. This is a conversation about spotting opportunity, trusting your instincts, and the persistence required to turn a simple idea into something extraordinary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Monica Coenraads’ daughter was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, she refused to accept that nothing could be done. As founder and CEO of the Rett Syndrome Research Trust, she has helped advance groundbreaking research aimed at treating the disorder at its genetic root. In this episode of Get Real, Monica joins Jim Weiss to discuss the personal journey that led her into rare disease advocacy, the promise of gene therapy, and what it takes to turn urgency, hope, and determination into scientific progress. This is a conversation about resilience, purpose, and the power of one family’s fight to change the future for thousands of others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim gets real about death with someone who's embracing that conversation. Tamatha Thomas-Haase, host of the podcast Grand Exit, has been living with metastatic breast cancer since 2018. While most of us avoid talking about mortality, Tamatha has made it her mission to confront it head-on and help others do the same. Jim and Tamatha explore what it means to live with uncertainty, redefine hope, and find joy in the time we have. They discuss caregiving, advocacy, and the unexpected lessons that come from facing life's inevitable realities. Tamatha believes that talking about death helps us live more fully. And by the end of this episode, we're sure you'll agree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renée Fleming has spent her life mastering sound. Now, she’s convincing science to see its power. Renée joins Jim to explore Music and Mind, her groundbreaking book, and Music as Medicine, their pioneering initiative with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), focused on advancing research at the intersection of music, neuroscience, and healthcare. You'll learn about their partnership bringing scientists, clinicians, and artists together. You'll also hear why music affects everything from cognition to neurodegenerative disease, and how this growing body of research will transform healthcare. It’s a conversation about what is possible when science takes seriously something humans have always known: music changes us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Misty Copeland changed what was possible for generations of dancers to come. Jim and Kate sit down with Misty to talk about the determination it took to reach the top and why her focus today is on creating opportunity for others. They discuss motherhood and the work she's doing through The Misty Copeland Foundation to help young artists see themselves in spaces where they belong. This is a conversation about building something bigger than yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Maimah Karmo, surviving cancer was just the beginning. In this episode of Get Real, Jim sits down with Maimah, founder and CEO of the Tigerlily Foundation, who is 20 years out from a diagnosis of stage two triple negative breast cancer. Maimah made a decision early on: she wasn’t just going to survive, she was going to live with intention. She shares how her upbringing, from Liberia to building a life in the U.S., shaped her instinct to advocate for herself and others. And how, after her first chemotherapy treatment, she began building Tigerlily with nothing but a question, a prayer, and a purpose. They get real about what it means to thrive after cancer — physically, mentally, and emotionally. From daily practices to discipline to building community. Maimah shows that longevity isn’t just about time.It’s about how you choose to live it.

For Maimah Karmo, surviving cancer was just the beginning. In this episode of Get Real, Jim sits down with Maimah, founder and CEO of the Tigerlily Foundation, who is 20 years out from a diagnosis of stage two triple negative breast cancer. Maimah made a decision early on: she wasn’t just going to survive, she was going to live with intention. She shares how her upbringing, from Liberia to building a life in the U.S., shaped her instinct to advocate for herself and others. And how, after her first chemotherapy treatment, she began building Tigerlily with nothing but a question, a prayer, and a purpose. They get real about what it means to thrive after cancer — physically, mentally, and emotionally. From daily practices to discipline to building community. Maimah shows that longevity isn’t just about time.It’s about how you choose to live it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades, the biotech industry has been concentrated in a handful of coastal hubs. But according to Isaac Barchas, one of the most significant opportunities in medicine may be hiding in plain sight.In this episode of Get Real, Jim Weiss sits down with Isaac Barchas, co-founder of Arsenal Bridge Ventures, to discuss why world-class scientific research is happening far beyond Boston and Silicon Valley, and why investors have been overlooking it for years.Isaac shares Arsenal Bridge's mission to identify breakthrough discoveries emerging from universities and research institutions across America's heartland, provide the capital and leadership needed to commercialize them, and help transform promising science into life-changing therapies.Together, Jim and Isaac explore the future of biotech innovation, the challenges of building companies outside traditional venture capital hubs, and why investing in overlooked regions could be good for patients, good for business, and good for America.

For decades, the biotech industry has been concentrated in a handful of coastal hubs. But according to Isaac Barchas, one of the most significant opportunities in medicine may be hiding in plain sight.In this episode of Get Real, Jim Weiss sits down with Isaac Barchas, co-founder of Arsenal Bridge Ventures, to discuss why world-class scientific research is happening far beyond Boston and Silicon Valley, and why investors have been overlooking it for years.Isaac shares Arsenal Bridge's mission to identify breakthrough discoveries emerging from universities and research institutions across America's heartland, provide the capital and leadership needed to commercialize them, and help transform promising science into life-changing therapies.Together, Jim and Isaac explore the future of biotech innovation, the challenges of building companies outside traditional venture capital hubs, and why investing in overlooked regions could be good for patients, good for business, and good for America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Cheri Mah has spent her career proving what elite athletes are finally starting to take seriously: sleep is not optional — it’s medicine. In this episode of Get Real, the internationally recognized sleep physician and researcher joins Jim to break down how sleep drives performance, recovery, injury prevention, and mental health, both in sports and in life. They explore why chronic sleep deprivation is quietly undermining health outcomes, how teams use sleep data to gain a competitive edge, and what everyday people can learn from the way professional athletes prioritize rest. From circadian rhythm to behavior change, this conversation reframes sleep not as a luxury, but as one of the most powerful and underestimated tools we have for human performance and well‑being.

Dr. Cheri Mah has spent her career proving what elite athletes are finally starting to take seriously: sleep is not optional — it’s medicine. In this episode of Get Real, the internationally recognized sleep physician and researcher joins Jim to break down how sleep drives performance, recovery, injury prevention, and mental health, both in sports and in life. They explore why chronic sleep deprivation is quietly undermining health outcomes, how teams use sleep data to gain a competitive edge, and what everyday people can learn from the way professional athletes prioritize rest. From circadian rhythm to behavior change, this conversation reframes sleep not as a luxury, but as one of the most powerful and underestimated tools we have for human performance and well‑being.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Few voices are as woven into Bay Area sports as Vern Glenn’s. In this episode of Get Real, the longtime broadcaster sits down with Jim to trace his journey to becoming one of the most recognizable storytellers in local television. Vern reflects on breaking into the business, making mistakes on air, and building a career defined by curiosity, humor, and hands‑on reporting — earning the nickname “Mr. Involvement.” They talk about the pressures facing athletes, the power of sports for mental health and community, and why giving back through the Vern Glenn Invitational has become one of his proudest chapters. A warm, candid conversation about craft, longevity, and loving the work enough to keep showing up.

Few voices are as woven into Bay Area sports as Vern Glenn’s. In this episode of Get Real, the longtime broadcaster sits down with Jim to trace his journey to becoming one of the most recognizable storytellers in local television. Vern reflects on breaking into the business, making mistakes on air, and building a career defined by curiosity, humor, and hands‑on reporting — earning the nickname “Mr. Involvement.” They talk about the pressures facing athletes, the power of sports for mental health and community, and why giving back through the Vern Glenn Invitational has become one of his proudest chapters. A warm, candid conversation about craft, longevity, and loving the work enough to keep showing up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder Len Kozhukh sees a new horizon of health - using a quick assessment of your oral microbiome to PREVENT THE EVENT, one of the pillars of this show. In a special in-person episode, Jim and Len discuss Len's company nihl and how Len hopes it can be the start of a longevity revolution. We need to free everyone's health data so you can be in the driver's seat - can our saliva be the key? Let's find out!

Founder Len Kozhukh sees a new horizon of health - using a quick assessment of your oral microbiome to PREVENT THE EVENT, one of the pillars of this show. In a special in-person episode, Jim and Len discuss Len's company nihl and how Len hopes it can be the start of a longevity revolution. We need to free everyone's health data so you can be in the driver's seat - can our saliva be the key? Let's find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Khozin has lived through revolution, rebuilt from scratch, and gone on to help reshape modern oncology. In this episode of Get Real, Sean shares his journey from fleeing Iran as a child to leading at the highest levels of cancer research, regulation, and innovation at the NCI, FDA, Johnson & Johnson, and now as CEO of the CEO Roundtable on Cancer. We explore why cancer is always personal, how AI can restore the doctor‑patient relationship, and why data must become liquid to unlock precision medicine. This is a wide‑ranging chat about science, freedom, music, and why the future of healthcare only works if it starts with the patient.

Sean Khozin has lived through revolution, rebuilt from scratch, and gone on to help reshape modern oncology. In this episode of Get Real, Sean shares his journey from fleeing Iran as a child to leading at the highest levels of cancer research, regulation, and innovation at the NCI, FDA, Johnson & Johnson, and now as CEO of the CEO Roundtable on Cancer. We explore why cancer is always personal, how AI can restore the doctor‑patient relationship, and why data must become liquid to unlock precision medicine. This is a wide‑ranging chat about science, freedom, music, and why the future of healthcare only works if it starts with the patient.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former FDA Commissioner, practicing cardiologist, and adjunct professor at Duke University, Dr. Robert Califf joins the conversation to unpack the complex world of public health, drug regulation, and medical innovation. He offers a clear-eyed perspective on how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration makes decisions that impact millions of lives. Dr. Califf explores the ongoing effort to build public trust in science and emphasizes why that trust is essential to better health outcomes. He also shares insight into the future of healthcare, from data-driven medicine to the role of prevention in improving outcomes across populations. This episode is a thoughtful look at the systems that shape modern medicine and what it will take to make them work better for everyone.

Former FDA Commissioner, practicing cardiologist, and adjunct professor at Duke University, Dr. Robert Califf joins the conversation to unpack the complex world of public health, drug regulation, and medical innovation. He offers a clear-eyed perspective on how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration makes decisions that impact millions of lives. Dr. Califf explores the ongoing effort to build public trust in science and emphasizes why that trust is essential to better health outcomes. He also shares insight into the future of healthcare, from data-driven medicine to the role of prevention in improving outcomes across populations. This episode is a thoughtful look at the systems that shape modern medicine and what it will take to make them work better for everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bravery expert, Jill Schulman, author of The Bravery Effect, reframes bravery as a trainable skill rather than an innate trait. She explains how “bravery reps” build confidence and self-trust by acting despite fear, and why fear is often a social signal pointing toward growth rather than real danger. Drawing on science, psychology, and her own experience, Jill outlines a three-part framework for courage: mindset, behavior, and environment. In an era where AI democratizes knowledge, she argues that bravery and human connection are the new differentiators for success. The conversation explores how avoiding discomfort fuels anxiety, how leaning into fear builds resilience, and why cultivating a “brave tribe” of mentors accelerates growth. From workplace candor and innovation to personal confidence and leadership, this episode shows how practicing courage transforms performance, relationships, and well-being.

Bravery expert, Jill Schulman, author of The Bravery Effect, reframes bravery as a trainable skill rather than an innate trait. She explains how “bravery reps” build confidence and self-trust by acting despite fear, and why fear is often a social signal pointing toward growth rather than real danger. Drawing on science, psychology, and her own experience, Jill outlines a three-part framework for courage: mindset, behavior, and environment. In an era where AI democratizes knowledge, she argues that bravery and human connection are the new differentiators for success. The conversation explores how avoiding discomfort fuels anxiety, how leaning into fear builds resilience, and why cultivating a “brave tribe” of mentors accelerates growth. From workplace candor and innovation to personal confidence and leadership, this episode shows how practicing courage transforms performance, relationships, and well-being.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Aylward is the founder and managing partner of Magnetic Ventures, a VC built on a thesis: the future of life sciences will be technology-driven. Her bet, placed in 2018, is paying off. Her path to venture capital is unique. She started at Roche, working on PCR, arguably the most revolutionary technology at the intersection of tech and life sciences in the last century. Then she co-founded a media company with Natalie Portman. Then she launched Magnetic, raising money for companies using machine learning to transform drug discovery, clinical trials, and more. Jim and Christine get into what it really takes to spot transformative science before it's obvious, why machine learning matters more than the word AI, and why the translation from technology to product is so hard.

Christine Aylward is the founder and managing partner of Magnetic Ventures, a VC built on a thesis: the future of life sciences will be technology-driven. Her bet, placed in 2018, is paying off. Her path to venture capital is unique. She started at Roche, working on PCR, arguably the most revolutionary technology at the intersection of tech and life sciences in the last century. Then she co-founded a media company with Natalie Portman. Then she launched Magnetic, raising money for companies using machine learning to transform drug discovery, clinical trials, and more. Jim and Christine get into what it really takes to spot transformative science before it's obvious, why machine learning matters more than the word AI, and why the translation from technology to product is so hard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Sanders knows what it means to perform at the highest level, but today his focus is on something far bigger than football. In this episode, the legendary NFL running back opens up about his partnership with Amgen and his mission to raise awareness around heart disease, one of the leading causes of death worldwide. His heart attack on Father’s Day in 2024 was a wake up call. Today he is working with Amgen to explain why prevention, early detection, and education are critical, especially in communities that are often overlooked. He also breaks down the realities of cardiovascular risk, the role of lifestyle and genetics, and what people can do right now to better protect their heart health. This conversation goes beyond the stats and science. It is about using influence for impact.

Barry Sanders knows what it means to perform at the highest level, but today his focus is on something far bigger than football. In this episode, the legendary NFL running back opens up about his partnership with Amgen and his mission to raise awareness around heart disease, one of the leading causes of death worldwide. His heart attack on Father’s Day in 2024 was a wake up call. Today he is working with Amgen to explain why prevention, early detection, and education are critical, especially in communities that are often overlooked. He also breaks down the realities of cardiovascular risk, the role of lifestyle and genetics, and what people can do right now to better protect their heart health. This conversation goes beyond the stats and science. It is about using influence for impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peak performance expert Jamie Wheal explores why modern wellness culture may be overcomplicating what it means to feel whole, resilient, and alive. As the founder of Flow Genome Project and co-author of Stealing Fire and Recapture the Rapture, Wheal blends psychology, neuroscience, and ancient practices to explain how humans access peak states, meaning, and connection. He challenges the billion-dollar biohacking industry, arguing that many tools we seek externally already exist within our physiology and rituals practiced for millennia. From breath rhythms embedded in prayer to the transformative power of time in nature, Wheal explains why getting outside, stepping away from screens, and confronting mortality can reconnect us to ourselves. The conversation explores flow states, psychedelics and mental health, meaning in the age of AI, and why no algorithm can tell you what your soul actually needs. In a hyperconnected world, Wheal makes a compelling case for reclaiming direct experience, embodied practice, and the courage to live fully aware of life’s

Peak performance expert Jamie Wheal explores why modern wellness culture may be overcomplicating what it means to feel whole, resilient, and alive. As the founder of Flow Genome Project and co-author of Stealing Fire and Recapture the Rapture, Wheal blends psychology, neuroscience, and ancient practices to explain how humans access peak states, meaning, and connection. He challenges the billion-dollar biohacking industry, arguing that many tools we seek externally already exist within our physiology and rituals practiced for millennia. From breath rhythms embedded in prayer to the transformative power of time in nature, Wheal explains why getting outside, stepping away from screens, and confronting mortality can reconnect us to ourselves. The conversation explores flow states, psychedelics and mental health, meaning in the age of AI, and why no algorithm can tell you what your soul actually needs. In a hyperconnected world, Wheal makes a compelling case for reclaiming direct experience, embodied practice, and the courage to live fully aware of life’sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim sits down with his friend Paul Kidwell, caregiver, advocate, and fellow widower, for a conversation about what it means to lose someone you love. In 2025, both Jim and Paul lost their wives. Jim to cancer. Paul to Parkinson's. They talk about the guilt, the grief, the impossible math of caregiving, and the moment Paul realized this had to become something bigger than just his and his late wife's story. This is a conversation about endurance. It's about the inevitable role we all take on: caregiver. It's also about what comes next, when the caregiving ends, and you're left figuring out who the new you has to become.

Jim sits down with his friend Paul Kidwell, caregiver, advocate, and fellow widower, for a conversation about what it means to lose someone you love. In 2025, both Jim and Paul lost their wives. Jim to cancer. Paul to Parkinson's. They talk about the guilt, the grief, the impossible math of caregiving, and the moment Paul realized this had to become something bigger than just his and his late wife's story. This is a conversation about endurance. It's about the inevitable role we all take on: caregiver. It's also about what comes next, when the caregiving ends, and you're left figuring out who the new you has to become.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aditi Shah is a yoga and meditation teacher, speaker, and wellness advocate, best known as one of Peloton's most beloved instructors. She was recruited in 2018 to help launch their yoga and meditation platform from the ground up. She studied math at Rutgers, moved to Mumbai, and found her calling on a yoga mat. That's a career pivot worth talking about. Jim sits down with Aditi to talk about how to stay well when your phone never stops buzzing. There's a pressure to perform wellness on social media, and it's costing us our health. Aditi is willing to address this head-on. She's brave. She's candid. She's the real deal. Tune in.

Aditi Shah is a yoga and meditation teacher, speaker, and wellness advocate, best known as one of Peloton's most beloved instructors. She was recruited in 2018 to help launch their yoga and meditation platform from the ground up. She studied math at Rutgers, moved to Mumbai, and found her calling on a yoga mat. That's a career pivot worth talking about. Jim sits down with Aditi to talk about how to stay well when your phone never stops buzzing. There's a pressure to perform wellness on social media, and it's costing us our health. Aditi is willing to address this head-on. She's brave. She's candid. She's the real deal. Tune in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Anderson, CEO of CHAI, the Coalition for Health AI, talks about who's making sure AI in medicine actually works, and works for everyone. Brian has spent his career at the crossroads of medicine, technology, and policy. He worked alongside the White House COVID Task Force before co-founding CHAI in 2021 to tackle a gap nobody else was filling: responsible, trustworthy AI in healthcare at a national scale. Today, CHAI has nearly 3,000 member organizations and is building the consensus-driven guidelines, certified assurance labs, and transparency tools that will define how AI gets used in hospitals, and clinical trials.

Andrew Hessel is a futurist, microbiologist, geneticist, entrepreneur, and synthetic biology pioneer known for co-founding the Genome Project-write and Humane Genomics, and co-authoring The Genesis Machine, a New Yorker Best Book of 2022. He believes cells are living computers, and DNA is a programming language. And his reasoning is solid! Andrew has spoken to the FBI, the United Nations, CERN, Stanford, and Jeff Bezos's exclusive MARS conference, to name a few. Jim sits down with Andrew to talk about the future of biology, the merging of AI and life science, and what it'll mean for humans when we really start writing, not just reading, DNA.Could we engineer cancer out of existence? Should we clone ourselves? Where does science end and playing God begin? Andrew will make you see that the most disruptive technology in human history is the data in your body. Your cells. You won't want to miss this one.

Brian Anderson, CEO of CHAI, the Coalition for Health AI, talks about who's making sure AI in medicine actually works, and works for everyone. Brian has spent his career at the crossroads of medicine, technology, and policy. He worked alongside the White House COVID Task Force before co-founding CHAI in 2021 to tackle a gap nobody else was filling: responsible, trustworthy AI in healthcare at a national scale. Today, CHAI has nearly 3,000 member organizations and is building the consensus-driven guidelines, certified assurance labs, and transparency tools that will define how AI gets used in hospitals, and clinical trials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Hessel is a futurist, microbiologist, geneticist, entrepreneur, and synthetic biology pioneer known for co-founding the Genome Project-write and Humane Genomics, and co-authoring The Genesis Machine, a New Yorker Best Book of 2022. He believes cells are living computers, and DNA is a programming language. And his reasoning is solid! Andrew has spoken to the FBI, the United Nations, CERN, Stanford, and Jeff Bezos's exclusive MARS conference, to name a few. Jim sits down with Andrew to talk about the future of biology, the merging of AI and life science, and what it'll mean for humans when we really start writing, not just reading, DNA.Could we engineer cancer out of existence? Should we clone ourselves? Where does science end and playing God begin? Andrew will make you see that the most disruptive technology in human history is the data in your body. Your cells. You won't want to miss this one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is our third and final Super Bowl episode recorded at the Starter Activation House and Jim is chatting with compelling voices in sports, business, and biotech. TJ Ward, former NFL star and Super Bowl XLVIII winner, opens up about life after football. Carl Banks, President of G-III Sports and two-time Super Bowl champion and Shawn Costner, Sports Marketing Executive at CAA, talk about leading with integrity. Carmen Banks, Founder of Melanin Science, discusses representation in biotech and empowering the next generation of scientists. Real stories, real lessons, real talk.

This is our third and final Super Bowl episode recorded at the Starter Activation House and Jim is chatting with compelling voices in sports, business, and biotech. TJ Ward, former NFL star and Super Bowl XLVIII winner, opens up about life after football. Carl Banks, President of G-III Sports and two-time Super Bowl champion and Shawn Costner, Sports Marketing Executive at CAA, talk about leading with integrity. Carmen Banks, Founder of Melanin Science, discusses representation in biotech and empowering the next generation of scientists. Real stories, real lessons, real talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded during Super Bowl week at the Starter Activation House Studio, this second special episode of Get Real captures Jim in conversation with a lineup of true originals whose impact spans sports, music, and pop culture. He’s joined by Adam "Pacman" Jones and Eric Metcalf, former NFL superstars, Brock Davies, influencer and reality TV star, and finally, Flavor Flav, who needs no introduction! They're sharing stories and lessons as they discuss what it takes to stay resilient. Listen to learn about the moments that shaped these legends.

Recorded during Super Bowl week at the Starter Activation House Studio, this second special episode of Get Real captures Jim in conversation with a lineup of true originals whose impact spans sports, music, and pop culture. He’s joined by Adam "Pacman" Jones and Eric Metcalf, former NFL superstars, Brock Davies, influencer and reality TV star, and finally, Flavor Flav, who needs no introduction! They're sharing stories and lessons as they discuss what it takes to stay resilient. Listen to learn about the moments that shaped these legends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Stewart, former NFL running back and key player in the Carolina Panthers’ run to Super Bowl 50, joins Jim to talk life after football. They dive into his passions, his mission, and how his time as an athlete continues to shape his pursuits and vision today. Antone Barnes, Founder and CEO of The Brand Architects, shares insights on helping athletes build their careers on and off the field, both during and after their professional playing days. This episode is all about navigating the next chapter after sports. It’s a must-listen. Recorded in San Francisco during the week leading up to Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium!

Jonathan Stewart, former NFL running back and key player in the Carolina Panthers’ run to Super Bowl 50, joins Jim to talk life after football. They dive into his passions, his mission, and how his time as an athlete continues to shape his pursuits and vision today. Antone Barnes, Founder and CEO of The Brand Architects, shares insights on helping athletes build their careers on and off the field, both during and after their professional playing days. This episode is all about navigating the next chapter after sports. It’s a must-listen. Recorded in San Francisco during the week leading up to Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Schwartz is a TV screenwriter and producer best known for creating The O.C., Gossip Girl, Chuck, Hart of Dixie, and The Carrie Diaries, to name a few. He's launched the careers of superstars and is a superstar himself. At 26, he became one of the youngest showrunners in network history when he launched The O.C. Josh is also Jim's cousin. Two and a half decades after The O.C. changed his career and binge watching as we know it, Jim and Josh are Getting Real about career longevity, mentorship, and how to stay creative. They're diving into juicy tidbits from the days of The O.C. and Gossip Girl, like why Marissa died, and what he'd rewrite if he could. It's not easy to have a hit series, and he's had several. His shows are millennial fodder. Representative of a time, not long ago, when we called on pay phones and then flip phones, sent texts on QWERTY keyboards and when life was just a little less technical. Tune in. You won't want to miss this awesome chat!

Josh Schwartz is a TV screenwriter and producer best known for creating The O.C., Gossip Girl, Chuck, Hart of Dixie, and The Carrie Diaries, to name a few. He's launched the careers of superstars and is a superstar himself. At 26, he became one of the youngest showrunners in network history when he launched The O.C. Josh is also Jim's cousin. Two and a half decades after The O.C. changed his career and binge watching as we know it, Jim and Josh are Getting Real about career longevity, mentorship, and how to stay creative. They're diving into juicy tidbits from the days of The O.C. and Gossip Girl, like why Marissa died, and what he'd rewrite if he could. It's not easy to have a hit series, and he's had several. His shows are millennial fodder. Representative of a time, not long ago, when we called on pay phones and then flip phones, sent texts on QWERTY keyboards and when life was just a little less technical. Tune in. You won't want to miss this awesome chat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tina Sharkey has seen the power of faith first hand. She and Jim are diving into her rollercoaster summer, a story she's yet to share. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor that at first seemed inoperable, but turned out to be operable, and not cancer, thankfully. However, since then, and throughout her time at the hospital, she's navigated treacherous times by relying on a mantra she learned years ago: fear is a wasted emotion. She's also called on her inner Rainbow Girl, a part of her she's been connected to since youth, to bring light into her life and onto her tumor, and it worked! She's better. In fact, she's thriving. Tina is a trendspotter, an innovator and a teacher who is now a Gen AI & Society Grant Professor at the USC. You don't want to miss this one. In this episode, hear: 1. Who Rainbow Girl is and why she's helped Tina become successful 2. How to be a better trendspotter in business 3. Why fear is a wasted emotion 4. Why being afriad of AI is a waste of time 5. How Tina has left an impact in so many fields and where she's heading next

Tina Sharkey has seen the power of faith first hand. She and Jim are diving into her rollercoaster summer, a story she's yet to share. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor that at first seemed inoperable, but turned out to be operable, and not cancer, thankfully. However, since then, and throughout her time at the hospital, she's navigated treacherous times by relying on a mantra she learned years ago: fear is a wasted emotion. She's also called on her inner Rainbow Girl, a part of her she's been connected to since youth, to bring light into her life and onto her tumor, and it worked! She's better. In fact, she's thriving. Tina is a trendspotter, an innovator and a teacher who is now a Gen AI & Society Grant Professor at the USC. You don't want to miss this one. In this episode, hear: 1. Who Rainbow Girl is and why she's helped Tina become successful 2. How to be a better trendspotter in business 3. Why fear is a wasted emotion 4. Why being afriad of AI is a waste of time 5. How Tina has left an impact in so many fields and where she's heading nextSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Nye is so much more than The Science Guy. He's an activist, a performer, a leader and changemaker. He brings his sprit and tenacity to everything he does, including being a guest on podcasts, like ours. He currently serves as CEO of The Planetary Society, a role he took over from Carl Sagan, a mentor from his time at Cornell. In this episode, Jim and Bill are talking about why Science Still Matters. Why it has always mattered. Why the fight to trust in it matters now more than ever. Tune in to meet the guy behind bowtie. The cultural icon who taught kids to love science. On that path, he's won 19 Emmys, received a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star and The Presidential Medal of Freedom. It's the honor of a lifetime to have him on Get Real. In this episode, hear 1. His origin story 2. How winning a Steve Martin lookalike contest was the gateway into standup comedy and ultimately a TV show 3. The work he does to raise awareness for Freidrichs Ataxia 4. Why Jaylen Brown, NBA star, gave a speech at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony 5. What's at risk for the US with this potential budget cuts for NASA