Make It To Midnight

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! 0:00 10 Lessons from a mother of daughter w/ special needs 9:00 Love On The Spectrum's life lessons

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 the biggest struggles of the world. If you follow and chase the world you will never have enough and you will never be enough. There will be an everlasting feeling of hunger for more. Life is not found in more, life is found in enough. Jesus paid the price, we just have a hard time fathoming someone else could pick up the bill for us. I hope this episode encourages you and reminds you that you are enough, and I hope you keep making it to midnight! Listen to Randy's message here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FzPova0EqxbeLgTx0DMml?si=m-wvcMkTSlq8u5c1k6LkYw

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 visited Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka where I was able to see my former students/friends. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Japan, jump on it because it will change your life.

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 mindset and how he was able to process everything.  We also get to hear about the writing process behind some of his favorite songs off of the new album and the intricate places he drew inspiration from. Conner is an amazing guy, who makes amazing music, while shining light on an amazing God. I hope you guys enjoy this episode and I hope it helped you make it to midnight! 0:00 Intro 3:00 LLWS stardom 10:25 His manager was 14 when he met him 15:25 Building his management team 18:00 How his goals have matured 21:11 Writing Callin While I Can & Never Be Gone 28:19 Story behind Aint Got Enough Faith 32:00 What he learned in isolation after the accident 37:14 The decision to leave his record label 43:30 Finding peace in uncertainty 45:40 Conner’s love for Eric Church 51:30 What it means to truly follow God 59:10 A key to peaceful confidence  1:05:40 Where Conner finds joy 1:15:00 Importance of community 1:17:50 Make It Midnight moment w/ /Dylan Marlow 1:21:00 Fan Questions!

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 privilege of calling a friend and you'll see why I think so highly of him in this episode. We dive into his FULL story: 0:00 Intro 3:30 Hard Knocks W/ The Cleveland Browns 9:40 Hardest Lessons Learned 14:40 Being Suspended From Eastern Michigan 18:40 Most Important Leadership Qualities 24:14 Most Influential People In His Life 36:20 Finding Joy Post-Football 42:30 Meeting His Wife 51:00 Pitching The Podcast To Maxx 1:04:00 Most Inspiring Things About Maxx Crosby & His Sobriety 1:13:00 Brogan's Favorite Quote #nflpodcast #broganroback #maxxcrosby

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 this episode we talk: 0:00 Intro 5:00 What are Kelce brothers like off camera 10:00 What he admires and values most about his dad 14:00 Doing Theater in high school/stage fright 17:30 Multiple Open Heart Surgeries 24:00 Journey To New Heights 38:00 Working W/ Deion Sanders 53:00 Meeting Travis and Jason for the first time 1:03:25 3 Things to stand out in Sports Media I hope you enjoy this episode and I hope you keep on making it to midnight!

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 this episode we will dive into the story of Gold Medalist Alysa Liu and her amazing story that goes from the youngest world champion ever, to retiring, to standing back on the podium making history yet again. Then we dive into the tragic story of Johnny Gaudreau who lost his life to a drunk driving accident the day before his sisters wedding in 2024 and how the team honored him one last time by bringing his kids onto the ice for the team picture with the gold medals. I hope you guys enjoy this episode and I hope you keep on making it to midnight!

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 from the son of a candle maker - Journey into the printing business - The Junto Club - Constant reflection and self-improvement If you’ve ever wanted proof that small habits compound into a legendary life — this one’s for you. I hope you enjoy and keep on making it to midnight!

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 hope you guys enjoy it, I hope you all support JD in the future and most importantly I hope you guys continue to make it to midnight!

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 and people that get him through his darkest days, the hope for Neuralink, and enjoying the simple things in life. I hope you find this episode to be encouraging and I hope it helps you make it to midnight. Also make sure you subscribe to Tyler's youtube channel, My Backyard Friends!

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 this issue is in today's society. Before diving into the identity bunkers I talk about one of my favorite TV shows of all time, Vinland Saga, and my favorite lesson from the show, "I have no enemies." I hope you guys enjoy this episode and I hope you keep on making it to midnight, we need you!

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 some similar themes so hopefully this episode can help you out and encourage you to stick with your New Years Resolutions/fill your life with more things that help you become the person you want to become. 1. Working on yourself changes everything 2. Fear of being seen failing > Fear of actually failing 3. Joy comes from small moments, not achievements 4. The desire for creativity and connection 5. Distractions, Digital Noise and the Desire for clarity Keep on making it to midnight, we need you!

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 with others. Needless to say it was a great way to exercise the brain and dig deep into myself. I hope you enjoy these I would love for everyone who listens to it to do the same. You'll be amazed with what you come up with and what stands out from the story of your life so far. Keep going and keep making it to midnight!

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 triumph.  It’s sad to see someone put two years of work into a project only for people who didn’t go to the concert to spread a false narrative. But what a great reminder.  It’s not the critic who counts. We face those same critics in our life and people who say they are fighting for “good” and accountability when in reality they are just trying to highlight the failure of another person. Make someone small so you can feel big. The message this week, remain the man in the arena and hold people accountable for the right reasons, not the selfish reasons.  0:00 Man In The Arena 2:50 Zac Brown Band concert reaction 17:00 The Millionaire I met 21:00 The Couple I met

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 brain in a healthy way building stronger pathways and keeping you sharp. It can seem counter-intuitive but comfort is worse for you than suffering in the long run. We dive into neuroplasticity, how the NAVY SEALS use suffering, what suffering did to Nelson Mandela and J.K. Rowling and what it can do for you. This has been one of my favorite episodes and I hope you enjoy it and that it helps you make it to midnight!!

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 it's a quick one with a few small things I'm grateful for that hopefully resonate with you guys too. I'm grateful to all of you guys that tune in and I look forward to closing out the year strong and hopefully impacting as many lives as possible with this channel! Keep going and Make It To Midnight, we need you!

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 incredible. In this episode, I break down the most powerful ideas from the night — including: - Why doing nothing is still a decision - How to choose your regrets wisely - Comparison groups - Celebrating Mundane success and boring victories - Building evidence instead of relying on self-belief - How to expand your time horizon - Identity through Pain - Avoiding “multiply-by-zero” mistakes - Why every level has a devil I hope you enjoy the podcast and keep on making it to midnight, we need you!

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 spoil any more of it but I hope this helps you find peace in forgiving someone else or even forgiving yourself. I hope you enjoy it and keep making it to midnight, we need you!!

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. Jane Goodall made the most of her time here on Earth and left us with an amazing legacy to live by. She recently had a documentary come out on Youtube that I can't recommend enough. I hope you enjoy this episode and I hope it inspires you to believe that you can make a difference no matter where you are because that's the truth, every day we make a difference and it's up to us if it's going to be a positive or negative one. Enjoy this episode and keep making it to midnight, we need you!!

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 doing simple better. The more you have the more that owns you. The faster we can stop the pursuit of more and embrace less, the happier we will be. I hope this episode helps you out and as always, keep making it to midnight!

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 reaction to Charlie Kirk's death, both sides screaming at each other and playing the blame game via their screens. I thought what has this world come to? Then I stepped outside. I saw hope everywhere. Hope in a mom pushing her baby in a stroller on a green way. A group of 2 black guys and a white guy playing golf together, construction workers grinding their butt off in the sun and I realized the reality of life is different than what they show us on our screens. I hope to encourage people to stay off their screens and social media more than usual as we close out September. I also want to remind people that true courage is not posting your opinion online, true courage is still loving someone that disagrees with you. I hope this episode helps you wherever it finds you and keep making it to midnight! Thanks for listening!!

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 2. Generosity 3. Resilience 4. Authenticity 5. Discipline Let me know what you value most in people in the comments or examples of people you admire so I can check them out too. Thanks again for watching/listening and keep making it to midnight!

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. Nobody is ever 100% every single day but the people that separate themselves are the ones that show up even if they only have 5% to give that day. In this episode I talk about 3 things that have helped me get through this "valley" and I hope they can help you in your valley's too. Thanks for being here and keep making it to midnight!

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 free not only himself, but generations after him. We explore: The moment Douglass realized that words could set him free His greatest literary weapon: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass The science behind belief loops & neuroplasticity Why the words you say to yourself may be building your future — or burying it And how to reclaim your voice when the world tries to write your story for you Thanks for listening and as always MAKE IT TO MIDNIGHT

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 make a habit attractive - The 2-minute rule - Importance of a "Habit Contract" - How to narrow down your competition - 4 questions to help identify your strengths - Keeping your identity SOFT I hope you guys enjoy this episode and that it can help make your week better in a big or small way. Thanks for listening and I hope everyone has a great week!!

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 go over 5 key takeaways: 1. The Crisis Of Purpose 2. Accountability 3. Everyone Thinks They Are Good 4. How To Overcome Fear 5. We Need Each Other I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned because next week I will be dropping an episode about the 10 things I learned from James Clear's ATOMIC HABITS.

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 learn and apply to our daily lives. 1. Dealing With Failure 2. Importance of Authenticity 3. Never Let Your Enemies Get To You 4. Hard Work Is The Reward Let me know what you learned from SpongeBob or any other kids' show in the comments and I will feature your comment on my next episode.

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 she is but if you're like me then you have no idea what you are about to get into. The only info I'll give you in this description is that without Johnson we would have never launched to space and orbited Earth. You'll have to listen to learn more about the racial inequalities and walls she had to breakdown and how you can apply her attitude to your own life. I hope you enjoy this episode and MAKE IT TO MIDNIGHT. 0:00 Quote of the day 2:00 Fill your cup with the right things 5:50 Lessons from Katherine Johnson

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 little easier by hitting on some of their top lessons that stood out to me. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Quote of the day 3:20 Neighborhood inspiration 7:30 Lesson #1 8:42 Lesson #2 9:58 Lesson #3 11:49 Lesson #4 13:25 Lesson #5 15:06 Lesson #6 17:09 Lesson #7 18:33 Lesson #8 19:53 Lesson #9 20:59 Lesson #10 I hope you guys enjoy this podcast and remember... MAKE IT TO MIDNIGHT.

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. Ock set a standard in the community where if a kid has a 90 or above GPA he rewards them with 100 dollars and anything they want in the store. The relationship he has developed with these students is SPECIAL and it goes to show you that believing in someone is the greatest gift you can give them. After Island Ock gets his flowers I dive into the top 3 thing I've learned so far about Andrew Carnegie's life. He went from being a poor kid in Scotland to becoming the richest man in the world in the span of 30 years. In this episode we dive into his childhood, relationship with Charles Schwab and how the importance of honoring someone's name closed him the biggest deal of his life. I hope you enjoy and don't forget to subscribe and share it with a friend but most importantly... Keep Making It To Midnight!

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 people who had disabilities while everyone else was trying to hide them for the world. His approach was similar to Patch Adams, the famous doctor who opened a free health care center revolved around treating the person rather than the disease. These stories always catch my attention because it's an individual who went against the status quo, believed in himself, and changed world because of it. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and keep making it to midnight!!

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. I wasn't prepared for the 120 minute emotional rollercoaster I was about to get on but it was worth every second. Nicolas Winston was a banker in Great Britain about to go on vacation but then received a phone call from a friend in Prague that would change his life and 660 little boys and girls lives. Winston's team of 4 saved entire bloodlines from Hitler. This is a story of bravery, courage, compassion, and grit. The 1930s and 40s were dark times but so many people rose to the occasion and did things that changed the world forever. Thanks for listening and let me know if there are other stories I should dive into. And remember, Make it to midnight!

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 should be admired and praised by the masses. Her secret? Keep your ego in check and never put yourself over the product. Katharine Graham's story has inspired me and I hope this short version of it can inspire you too. I highly recommend checking out the Amazon Prime documentary about her and listening to what Warren Buffet has to say about the icon. Thanks for being here and remember, MAKE IT TO MIDNIGHT

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. Everything we hit on is something that continues to help me improve the way I live my life and treat other people. I hope you enjoy this episode! Please remember to comment and share with a friend!

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. I hope you'll listen to this with an open mind because this life requires us to have one and it's better, trust me! Thanks for listening and remember, MAKE IT TO MIDNIGHT.

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 Netflix documentary, Enigma, and one thing stood out to me above the rest. He used the term "Ego Death" to talks about his largest time periods of growth. I loved that concept so that is what this weeks episode is about as well as a quick quote from the philosophical entertainer, Alan Watts. I hope you guys enjoy!

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 Grover he was the performance coach of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade and one of the best speakers in the world. After we break down Tim Grover, I dive into 3 very short stories with powerful meaning. I hope you guys enjoy. MAKE IT TO MIDNIGHT!

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 power is, the importance of humility, and why every role no matter how big or small is important. Let me know in the comments if you have any recommendations of what I should read next

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 the comments who I should do my next episode about! Thanks for supporting and let’s keep helping each other 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 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] 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! INTRO 0:00 Bits & Pieces Poem 5:50 The Wave 10:20