Parker Payne: 10 Years to the First Wake Kickflip

Pro wake surfer Parker Payne on turning pro at 14, landing the sport's first surf-style kickflip on his 94th try, and building a brand on Instagram.

Taylor Swift Dog Covers, Elf on Roblox, MoonPie vs Aliens

Ryan Alford and Chris Hanson cover the Taylor Swift pet cover trend, Warner Bros.' Elf Roblox activation, MoonPie's alien ads, and trademark lessons.

Courtney Bagby on Influencer Marketing and Reality TV

Little Red Management CEO Courtney Bagby explains how reality star brand deals get made, why paid amplification matters, and how to measure influencer

Rizz, TikTok's $10B and Pizza Hut's QR Doormat

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen cover Oxford's word of the year 'rizz,' TikTok's $10 billion in user spending, Starlink growth and Pizza Hut's QR doormat.

Dre Baldwin on Mindset, YouTube and Trade-Offs

Dre Baldwin tells Ryan Alford how a VHS tape and early YouTube built his brand, why knowledge is cheap, and how environment and courage drive real growth.

Cybertruck, GTA 6 and Domino's Snow Plows: Weekly News

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Tesla's Cybertruck stunt, GTA 6's $2 billion budget, Panera's coffee subscription and Domino's plowing grants.

Kaylor Betts on Being Allergic to Mediocrity

Kaylor Betts of Awake & Winning tells Ryan Alford why being awake isn't winning, how to build online authority, and what it takes to coach online.

Apple Music Replay vs. Spotify Wrapped + Pop-Tarts Bowl

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Apple Music Replay, the Pop-Tarts Bowl edible mascot, Black Friday 2023 numbers and Walmart's shoppable rom-com.

Lachlan Patterson on Delivery, Trolls and Filling Rooms

Comedian Lachlan Patterson talks understated delivery, ten years to find a voice, agitational content, and turning followers into ticket buyers.

Snoop Dogg Quits Smoke for Solo Stove: Campaign Breakdown

Ryan Alford and Chris Hanson unpack Solo Stove's viral Snoop Dogg campaign, Pepsi's Shaq nostalgia spot, Black Friday history and Thanksgiving traditions.

The Radcast's 400th Episode: 4 Lessons From 400 Shows

Ryan Alford marks 400 episodes with four big lessons on conversation, grit, social media and going big, plus clips from Grant Cardone and Bruce Buffer.

Gen Z Podcast Habits, ESPN BET and McDonald's Crocs

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Gen Z's podcast surge, ESPN BET, the McDonald's x Crocs drop, Kraft's 'moist' search hack and Walmart's Mean Girls

Eric Mac Lain on Grit, Getting Cut, and Life After Football

ESPN analyst Eric Mac Lain tells Ryan Alford how going undrafted, walking away from the NFL, and a sales job built his media and podcast career.

Grok, TikTok's Creator Fund Exit and Ohio Legal Weed

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Elon Musk's Grok on X Premium+, TikTok ending its $2B Creator Fund, Instagram read receipts and Ohio legalizing

Jasmine Star on Grit, Comparison and Social Media

Jasmine Star tells Ryan Alford why repetition beats novelty, how comparison kills businesses, and why social media is a highlight reel, not the game.

Elon on Rogan, Free Phones and Steak-umm's Deepfakes

Ryan Alford and Chris Hanson break down Musk on Joe Rogan, ad-supported free phone service for Gen Z, Steak-umm's deepfake stunt and Best Buy livestreams.

Lisa Holladay on Experience-Led Branding at Tiger 21

Tiger 21's Chief Experience Officer Lisa Holladay on building brand love, mapping member journeys, and why experiences beat ads in modern branding.

Tinder Matchmaker, TikTok 15-Min Videos & IG Verified Feed

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Tinder's Matchmaker feature, Instagram's verified-only feed test, TikTok's 15-minute uploads and Time's best

Dr. Alex Planes on Scaling from 1 to 9 Dental Practices

Dentist Dr. Alex Planes tells Ryan Alford how he scaled to nine practices, the break points that cost him, and real patient acquisition costs.

X Tests Annual Fee, TikTok Goes Out of Phone

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down X's $1 unverified account test, TikTok's Out of Phone ads, Netflix binge ads and Taylor Swift's box office run.

Lee Benson on Value Creation and Healthy Struggle

Lee Benson explains the Mind Methodology, why every team needs one most important number, and how healthy struggle raises value-creating kids.

Threads Trending Topics and Domino's Free Pizza Play

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Threads' trending topics feature, Domino's Emergency Pizza app strategy, California's additive ban and Popeyes vs

Alex Curry on Saying Yes and Broadcasting Happiness

Fox Sports' Alex Curry tells Ryan Alford how five years of PA work, a bartending pitch and constant preparation built her sports broadcasting career.

AI Deepfake Ads Hit MrBeast and Tom Hanks

Ryan Alford and Chris Hanson break down AI deepfake ads targeting MrBeast and Tom Hanks, the NFL's Toy Story game, MrBeast's Hornets deal and Heinz's

Kyle Cooke on Summer House, Loverboy and Content

Summer House star and Loverboy CEO Kyle Cooke on using reality TV as a platform, alcohol's three-tier system, and creating real consumer demand.

Kelce Jersey Sales Spike, Amazon Sued, Spotify AI

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Travis Kelce jersey sales after Taylor Swift, the FTC's Amazon monopoly suit, Grubhub's Snoop Dogg push and

Jimmy Rex on Vulnerability, Risk and Real Estate Grit

Jimmy Rex on losing everything in 2008, the three pillars of We Are The They, FSBO cold calling, and why vulnerability makes men more lovable.

Neuralink Trials, The Rock's Record and Pringles Caviar

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Neuralink's human trials, The Rock's 103M-view WWE return, Taylor Swift's Google glitch and Pringles' caviar

CJ Finley on Thriving in Business and Fatherhood

Thrive on Life founder CJ Finley joins Ryan Alford on hustle versus effectiveness, firing misaligned clients, AI leverage and being home for dinner.

Aaron Rodgers' Amberjack Ad, Nanoinfluencers & AI Popstars

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Aaron Rodgers' Amberjack mockumentary, nanoinfluencer ROI, feedforward culture and Coca-Cola's AI-made soda.

Jason Duncan: How to Exit Your Business Without Selling

Jason Duncan tells Ryan Alford how he went from 60 hours a week to 10 hours a year while keeping ownership—using delegation, systems and mindset work.

ESPN's McAfee Bet, Google on Trial, Brady Joins Delta

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down ESPN's $85M Pat McAfee deal, the U.S. antitrust case against Google, Tom Brady's Delta role and Zoom's AI

Brevin Galloway on NIL, Mental Health and Pro Hoops

Brevin Galloway on his Charleston-BC-Clemson journey, landing NIL deals with Mercedes and Amazon, battling depression, and playing pro ball in Lithuania.

Pepsi at 125, iPhone 15 and Walmart's Roblox Campus

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Pepsi's 125th anniversary blitz, Apple's iPhone 15 event, Walmart's Roblox Supercampus and NIL marketing.

Tanner Chidester on High-Ticket Lead Generation

Elite CEOs founder Tanner Chidester breaks down DM-based lead generation, why $1,500 is the high-ticket floor, and what makes or breaks online coaches.

Coke's AI Ads, TikTok Search Ads, Netflix DVD Giveaway

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Coke's Real Magic AI ads, TikTok search ads, YouTube's AI music payouts, Apple Podcasts analytics and AR wine

Creating Life After the Game with Cory Camp

YouTube Music 'Samples' Feed & Macy's Influencer Push

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down YouTube Music's TikTok-style Samples feed, Macy's 10x influencer play, Chick-fil-A's new sandwich and DraftKings

Devan Kline on Scaling Burn Boot Camp to 200 Units

Burn Boot Camp founder Devan Kline on going from a $600 parking-lot startup to a global franchise, unit economics, validation and brand equity.

Why Podcasts Became a Trusted News Source

Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen cover the 45% jump in news podcast downloads, Pepsi's Flamin' Hot Fast & Furious stunt, TikTok's out-of-home push and Taco