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Make It To Midnight
by J.P. Hovey
Make It To Midnight is FINALLY here!! This has been a passion project in my head for almost two years now and I'm excited to finally get it out of my brain and into a video. I'm hoping this show can be a place where people find inspiration, motivation, laughs, tears, and words they needed to see or hear. The world is a lot smaller than we think and we are all a lot more connected than we realize. I want to help show people that there is a story out there or a life lived that they can draw inspiration from when they need it most. Life is hard and we are all just trying to make it to midnight each day. Submit something to [email protected] that has helped you make it to midnight and I will share it on one of the shows or in my sub stack that I'm working on now. Thanks for your support!
Episodes
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Moussa Diabate Shares His Inspirational Journey To NBA, Leaving France At Age 13 & Best Anime
In this episode of Make It To Midnight we have the 2026 NBA Hustle Award Winner, Moussa Diabate on the podcast!! Moussa is one of the hardest working, consistent, mentally tough and genuine people I’ve ever met and I’ve had the honor of knowing him since his high school days at IMG Academy. In…
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How Micah Christopher Went From Almost Quitting Music To Performing At The Grand Ole Opry
This week on Make It To Midnight we have Christian music singer/songwriter Micah Christopher on the podcast. Micah moved to Nashville in 2019 and went through four years of being told "no" by almost every record label to making his Opry debut a few months ago. Micah's story is a story of...
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DeShone Kizer Explains Why He Left The NFL, Impact Of Mike Vrabel & What Makes Notre Dame Special
In this weeks Make It To Midnight Episode I sit down with current entrepreneur and ex-NFL QB Deshone Kizer for an awesome conversation surrounding football, leadership, work ethic, teamwork and tons of other life lessons.We breakdown EVERYTHING: 0:00 Intro 3:36 Life-changing conversation w/ dad...
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Jordan Thomas on Fighting Insurance Companies for Prosthetics & How Losing His Legs Gave Him Purpose
This was one of the most impactful conversations I have ever had the honor to be a part of. Jordan Thomas lost his legs when he was 16-years-old after a freak boating accident with his parents. What happened in the hospital room would end up shaping the rest of his life. Jordan's journey is full…
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My World Cup Experience Watching Messi's Hat Trick & Witnessing The UFC White House Event
It has been a crazy 48 hours for me so I wanted to share a recap with you guys to hopefully give you a look into what it was like witnessing Argentina vs Algeria and taking in the UFC fights on the White House lawn. There is also so many life lessons I learned in these experiences that I hope can...
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Kyle Clark on Dropping Out of College, Harsh Truth About Going Viral & The Stories Behind His New Album
In this episode of Make It To Midnight, I sit down with country artist Kyle Clark to talk about the journey that led him from college student to full-time musician. I found Kyle's music a few month back and was truly inspired by it. The song is called "On God" and it resonated so much I sent him…
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Jon Murray Talks Changing The Hospitality Industry, People Over Profit Motto & Why Hardships Are So Important
This week on Make It To Midnight we sit down with one of the top restaurant owners in the COUNTRY. Jon Murray started as a dishwasher in AppleBees and then became one of the top employees at Indigo Road Hospitality group before taking a leap of faith and starting Noko Nashville and Kase-Noko.…
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Connor Shaw Talks Near-Death Experience W/ Cardiac Arrest, Life Lessons & Favorite Gamecock Memories
In this weeks episode of Make It To Midnight we welcome former NFL and South Carolina Gamecock quarterback Connor Shaw to the show! This past August, Shaw suffered sudden cardiac arrest at his son’s flag football game and with the strength and guidance of the Lord and people placed on the field...
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What I Learned From "Love On The Spectrum"
Love On The Spectrum is one of my favorite TV shows of all time. There are so many life lessons to learn from these amazing individuals and I hope this episode encourages you to watch it the next time you turn on Netflix. Share this episode with a friend you think would love Love On The Spectrum!...
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Understanding The Courtroom Of The Mind
I was moved by the sermon I heard from Randy Draughon, one of the pastors at our church. It was all about "The Courtroom of the Mind" and how the fear and anxiety come from the judgement you pass on yourself of if you are enough or if you are not. This is one of my biggest struggles and one of…
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Recapping My First Ever Trip To Japan & Why It Is The BEST Country I Have Ever Visited
A few weeks ago I visited the #1 country on my bucket list; Japan. For those who don't know me, I worked at IMG Academy in 2019 and that is where I fell in love with the Japanese culture. They are the most disciplined, respectful, humble culture that exists in this world. During this trip we...
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Conner Smith Talks New Album, Leaving His Record Deal & Leaning On God In His Darkest Moment
This was one of my favorite episodes I have ever been a part of at any capacity. I already loved Conner’s music beforehand but after getting to know him it hits that much harder. The last year has been one of the toughest for the country music star and he’s very vulnerable and open about his...
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Brogan Roback Talks Friendship W/ Maxx Crosby, Cleveland Browns Hard Knocks Memories & Transitioning From Football
In this episode of Make It To Midnight I am honored to be joined by my brother Brogan Roback. He was a record setting QB at Eastern Michigan, Cleveland Browns Hard Knocks alumni, and is currently the co-host of The Rush W/ Maxx Crosby. Brogan is one of the most enthusiastic people I have the...
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Jake Chatzky On Working W/ Travis and Jason Kelce, Deion Sanders & His Journey In Sports Media
In this episode of Make It To Midnight I sit down with one of the best minds in the sports media industry New Heights Director of Social Media, Jake Chatzky!! Jake is currently the director of social media for Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce's podcast but his journey starts way earlier than that. In...
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The Two Most Inspirational Stories From The 2026 Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics was one of the best ones yet. Especially if you are an American hockey fan. Jack Hughes became an hero for the men and Megan Keller became one for the womens as both teams took out Canada in overtime. BUT these were not the only headlines that took place on the ice. In…
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The Amazing History Of Benjamin Franklin (PART ONE)
In this episode of Make It To Midnight, we dive into the first half of Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography through the lens of Walter Isaacson’s storytelling and learn more about the man whose life is a blueprint for the country we live in today! In this episode, we explore: - Franklin’s early rise...
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JD Pickell Talks Comparison In College Football Media, Role Models, Importance of Marriage & Overcoming Adversity
In this episode of Make It To Midnight we are joined by College Football media personality, the one the only, JD Pickell. JD Is One Of The Leaders At On3 Sports and in the industry as a whole and in this episode we unpack how he became the person he is today and who he is striving to become. I…
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Tyler Olson's Life-Changing Injury, The Importance Of Faith And Community + Future Hope W/ Neuralink
The first ever interview on Make It To Midnight is officially in the books. Tyler Olson has been a light of encouragement for me throughout my whole journey and to be able to hear/share his story is a great honor. In this episode Tyler talks about his devastating spinal cord injury, the things…
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How Identity Bunkers Are Ruining Friendships + Life Lesson From Vinland Saga
Episode 30 is here and it is one of my personal favorites. Recently I learned about the term "Identity Bunkers" from a podcast interview on Diary Of A CEO w/ Brene Brown. The more I heard her explain what these bunkers are and how they are dividing friendships the more I realized how prevalent…
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10 Reflection Questions For 2025 That Can Help You In 2026
For the final reflection episode of the 2025 year I will share with you the 10 questions I came up with to help me prepare and make the most of 2026. After the questions I dive into the 5 themes I saw in my answers to the questions and how they could lead my 2026. I have a feeling we all may have...
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30 Lessons I've Learned In 30 Years
My 30th birthday was on December 25th and for the first time in my life I wrote down some of the lessons I've learned. It was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. I have never fully sat with my thoughts on a birthday and explored my mind for the lessons I've learned and want to share...
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The Truth About Zac Brown Band’s Viral Concert @ The Sphere (I attended the concert)
The internet lied to everyone once again. Zac Brown was the man in the arena this past week on the internet when people accused him of performing satanic rituals during his shows at the sphere. That’s not true at all. The concert was a journey from pain to healing, hate to love, failure to…
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The Gift That Doesn’t Feel Like One: How Suffering Rewires You
Episode 26 is here and we are celebrating the one year anniversary of the Make It To Midnight brand, LETS GOOOO!! In this episode we discuss the importance of suffering. It may sound crazy but it's ESSENTIAL to growing and becoming the best version of yourself. Suffering works and strains the…
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5 Things I'm Grateful For | Thanksgiving Episode
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who may be reading this!! I hope you all had an incredible time with family, friends, or coworkers last week (shoutout to all of the hospital workers and others who had to work on Thanksgiving). I recorded this episode right before I went home to Greenville, SC and...
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10 Lessons I Learned From Chris Williamson's Live Show
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend one Chris Williamson's live shows on his Self-Discovery tour and it was one of my favorite events I've been to ever. I admire Chris's journey and take a ton of inspiration from him and his Modern Wisdom podcast so to hear him speak live was...
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One Of The Best Stories About Forgiveness I Have Ever Heard
Forgiveness is one of the hardest things to give someone after you've been hurt. That is exactly why it's so important to explore it, offer it, and accept it. Nobody knows this better than Don Allison. Allison was shot in 1996 by a man named Marcus Cheffen. Today they are best friends. I won't...
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Dr. Jane Goodall Tribute Episode
Dr. Jane Goodall is one of the most remarkable people to ever live in this world. From her one-way ticket to Kenya without a college degree, to discovering Chimps used tools, to saving forests and ecosystems in Africa, changing laws to help animal's habitats and inspiring entire generations, Dr....
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The Importance Of Chasing A Simple Life
I was excited to record this one because up until recently I had never fully bought into the pursuit of simplicity. However, over the last 3-4 weeks that has changed. And because that has changed, I have noticed changes in myself. My mood has improved significantly and a lot of it has to do with...
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Suicide Prevention Month + Reaction To Current Events & The Importance Of Hope
It has been a HEAVY last three weeks to say the least. The assassination of Charlie Kirk, Colorado school shooting where two passed, a death at a college in Mississippi and the hundreds of other heartbreaking events that will never see the light of day. Last week I felt hopeless seeing the…
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The 5 Traits We Admire Most In People & Have In Within Ourselves Too
What's up guys welcome back to Make It To Midnight and thanks for being here and listening in! The most encouraging part about this episode (in my opinion) is that all of these traits we admire in other people, we are capable of mastering in our own lives. The five traits are this: 1. Integrity…
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3 Small Tips To Help On The Bad Days
Episode 18 is here and if I'm being transparent I haven't been feeling the best the past few weeks for a number of reasons. I'm sure a lot of you can relate but when it was getting to its worst I realized it was the most important time to show up and continue pursuing my goals for this page.…
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How Frederick Douglass’s Words Changed The World & Why Yours Can Too
In this episode of Make It To Midnight, we dive into the life of Frederick Douglass — a man born into slavery who changed the world not with violence, but with words. You'll hear how a single overheard sentence at age 12 sparked a belief that would reshape his future — and how he used language to...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Read Atomic Habits
It's safe to say James Clear wrote an absolute masterpiece when it comes to Atomic Habits. This was one of the best books I have ever read so I felt like it was necessary sharing my biggest takeaways with the Make It To Midnight squad. In this episode we will dive into the following: - How to…
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5 IMPORTANT LESSONS FROM SIMON SINEK & CHRIS WILLIAMSON'S PODCAST
Immediately after I listened to the Simon Sinek episode on Chris Williamson's Modern Wisdom podcast I knew I had to try and make a recap video for it. This is one of my favorite podcasts I've listened to in a while so hopefully you can learn something from my takeaways as well. In this episode I…
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4 Life Lessons I Learned From SpongeBob
Thanks for being for another episode of Make It To Midnight! This week we are talking about one of my biggest role models from my childhood: SpongeBob Squarepants. If you know me then you know I love SpongeBob and even though it's a kids show I think there are so many valuable lessons we can…
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8 Reasons We Need To Be More Like Katherine Johnson From Hidden Figures
Katherine Johnson is one of the most remarkable human-beings I have ever read about and when I was researching for somebody who embodied the lessons I learned from Chris Williamson and Alex Hormozi, her story was too good not to pass up. If you have seen the movie Hidden Figures then you know who...
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10 Lessons From Chris Williamson & Alex Hormozi's Most Recent Podcast (Part 1)
Chris Williamson's podcast, Modern Wisdom, is one of the main influences on the Make It To Midnight podcast. I have learned so many things from listening to Chris and whenever he and entrepreneur Alex Hormozi collaborate it is a must listen. They recorded a 4 hour podcast so I made your life a...
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The Viral Long Island Convenience Store Changing Its' Community + 3 Lessons I learned From Andrew Carnegie
Episode 11 is jam packed just like my nostrils! Please bare with the stuffy nose as I've been dealing with a little bit of sickness before my wife and I's first trip to Europe. In today's episode I dive into the viral sensation, Island Ock, who is the co-owner of a corner store in Long Island.…
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The Story Of Dr. John Langdon Down - The Man Who Changed Down Syndrome Forever
Thanks for being here for another episode of Make It To Midnight!! This weeks episode of Make It To Midnight we learn more about the man who Down Syndrome was named after and how he changed the way people view disabilities. He took the leap in the 1800s to accept and build relationships with…
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The Story Of Nicholas Winston & How He Saved Over 600 Kids During The Holocaust
In this episode of Make It To Midnight we dive into the story of WWII hero Nicholas Winston. I was on the plane to Oregon a few weeks ago and scrolled through the movie list until I found one that caught my eye. Sir Anthony Hopkins was staring into the distance with a look of wonder in his eyes.…
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The Inspiring Story Of How Katharine Graham Became America's First Female CEO Of A Fortune 500
I recently read the story about the hero of the Washington Post, Katharine Graham. She is one of the most resilient business leaders in American history and is the reason the Pentagon Papers were released. However her journey to the top of the business world was a long, treacherous one that…
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5 Life Lessons From Simon Sinek
I have enjoyed Simon Sinek's content for years, ESPECIALLY his famous "all you deserve is a styrofoam cup" speech. So this episode was a no brainer for me. I breakdown his 5 lessons of life ranging from the teachings of Nelson Mandela, to lumberjacks, all the way to what makes a NAVY SEAL....
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3 Lessons From Ted Lasso That Changed How I Felt About Elon Musk
Episode 6 is here and I'm fired up because any time Ted Lasso is involved I'm immediately in a better mood and I hope you are too. In this episode I will break down three of my favorite quotes from the show and how one of them truly changed the way I felt about Elon Musk and other world figures.…
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Exploring Aaron Rodgers "Ego Death"
In episode 5 of Make It To Midnight we look into a small piece of the polarizing Aaron Rodgers' brain. Yes Aaron Rodgers is a Super Bowl champion, All-pro, MVP and future NFL Hall Of Fame but he has an extremely interesting journey that I think is worth looking into. I recently watched his new...
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My Favorite Tim Grover Quote Of All Time
Episode 4 of Make It To Midnight is here and we are slowly but surely figuring this whole thing out. This week our main conversation is centered around Tim Grover's famous quote, "If you think the price of winning is high, wait until you get the bill for regret." For those of you who don't know...
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The Story of the Mexican Fisherman + Why Power Is Relative | Make It To Midnight Ep. 3
Merry Christmas everyone! Episode 3 of Make It To Midnight is here and I’m grateful you are here listening to it. This week we will be talking about the story of “The Mexican Fisherman” and the tale of “The Stonecutter.” The stories teach many life lessons but we will be focusing on how relative...
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Three Things Denzel Washington Has Said That Changed The Way I View Life
Episode 2 is here and I’m fired up about it. I have looked up to Denzel Washington for a long time and about 8 years ago I came across my first Denzel Washington commencement speech. He dropped gems that have stuck with me ever since hearing them. I hope you enjoy this episode and let me know in...
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Make It To Midnight
Make It To Midnight is FINALLY here!! This has been a passion project in my head for almost two years now and I'm excited to finally get it out of my brain and into a video. I'm hoping this show can be a place where people find inspiration, motivation, laughs, tears, and words they needed to see…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Make It To Midnight is FINALLY here!! This has been a passion project in my head for almost two years now and I'm excited to finally get it out of my brain and into a video.
I'm hoping this show can be a place where people find inspiration, motivation, laughs, tears, and words they needed to see or hear.
The world is a lot smaller than we think and we are all a lot more connected than we realize. I want to help show people that there is a story out there or a life lived that they can draw inspiration from when they need it most.
Life is hard and we are all just trying to make it to midnight each day.
Submit something to [email protected] that has helped you make it to midnight and I will share it on one of the shows or in my sub stack that I'm working on now.
Thanks for your support!
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J.P. Hovey
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Make It To Midnight is FINALLY here!! This has been a passion project in my head for almost two years now and I'm excited to finally get it out of my brain and into a video. I'm hoping this show can be a place where people find inspiration, motivation, laughs, tears, and words they needed to see or...
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