5 Questions With Dan Schawbel

My guest today is TV host and author, Tamron Hall. Tamron is the Emmy Award-winning television host and executive producer of syndicated talk show Tamron Hall. We talk about her new book “Watch Where They Hide”, her interview style, and more during this episode. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What inspired you […]

My guest today is MSNBC host, Joy-Ann Reid. Joy is the host of MSNBC’s The ReidOut and author of the new book “Medgar and Myrlie”. We talk about the book, and her career, during this episode. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What were some key moments and experiences that have shaped your […]

My guest today is former UFC champion and Olympic wrestler, Dan Henderson. Dan was a two-time American Olympian in Greco-Roman wrestling who went on to become one of the fiercest knockout artists in mixed martial arts history. We talk about his new memoir “Hendo: The American Athlete” during this episode. The 5 questions I ask […]

My guest today is bestselling children’s fiction author, Kate DiCamillo. Kate is a former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a two-time Newbery Medalist. We talk about her literary career, and new book “The Puppets of Spelhorst” during this episode. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: Why did growing up with chronic […]

My guest today is PAW Patrol and Bob the Builder mastermind, Keith Chapman. Keith just celebrated the 10th anniversary of Paw Patrol with a second feature film called “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” which was produced by Spin Master Entertainment. We talk about his early career with the Jim Henson company, the business of intellectual […]

My guests today are film directors, producers and screenwriters David and Jerry Zucker. David and Jerry have collaborating on several movies, including The Naked Gun and Airplane! We talk about their careers, and new book “Surely You Can’t Be Serious” during this episode. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: How were you both […]

My guest today is playwright and filmmaker, David Mamet. David won a Pulitzer Prize and received Tony nominations for his plays Glengarry Glen Ross and Speed-the-Plow. He wrote the screenplays for such films as The Verdict, The Untouchables, Ronin, and Wag the Dog. We talk about his early influences, and career challenges, during this episode. […]

My guest today is philanthropist, Melanie Lundquist. Melanie is one of California’s most significant philanthropists and is a Giving Pledge signatory. Melanie and her husband Richard have pledged more than $400 million over the last decade to support various causes. We talk about how she became a philanthropist and more during this episode. The 5 […]

My guest today is TV producer and director, Jeff Margolis. Jeff has directed TV specials including Michael Jackson: One Night Only, Sinatra 75: The Best Is Yet to Come, and even the Academy Awards. We talk about the art of producing hit TV shows, and his new memoir “We’re Live in 5”, during this episode. […]

My guest today is entrepreneur, YouTube star, and actress, Rebecca Zamolo. Rebecca has over 47 million combined followers across platforms and over 9 billion views on YouTube. She is most well-known for her family-friendly content which includes videos ranging from family challenges, DIYs, 24-hour challenges, and gymnastics. We talk about her entrepreneurial journey during this […]

My guest today is actor, TV host, and author Kirk Cameron. Kirk is best known for his role as Mike Seaver on the ABC sitcom Growing Paints. We talk about his new children’s book “Pride Comes Before the Fall, as well as his family and career during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by […]

My guest today is United Talent Agency co-founder and CEO, Jeremy Zimmer. Jeremy helped build UTA from a boutique literary agency into one of the three major talent agencies, that represents celebrities like Chris Pratt, Timothée Chalamet, Kevin Hart, and Bad Bunny. We talk about his motivation for joining at a talent agency at age […]

My guest today is bestselling author and journalist, Doug Preston. Doug has written for The New Yorker and Harper’s and has written books including Lost City of the Monkey God and Cities of Gold, along with a series of books with Lincoln Child. We talk about his career, and his latest book “The Lost Tomb” […]

My guest today is country singer and songwriter, Chase Rice. Chase has released six studio albums, and his third album, Ignite the Night, debuted atop the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. We talk about his latest album, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, as well as his work ethic and career transitions […]

My guest today is video game programmer and director, Ed Boon. Ed is the co-creator of Mortal Kombat and Injustice, and the Creative Director at NetherRealm Studios. We talk about the creation of Mortal Kombat, and his video game career, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. […]

My guest today is country music singer and actress, Jana Kramer. Jana starred in TV shows including One Tree Hill, Friday Night Lights, and Dancing With the Stars, and has released two albums. We talk about her new book “The Next Chapter”, and how she’s overcome struggles, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored […]

My guest today is comic book artist and co-creator of Bane, Graham Nolan. Graham is the publisher of Compass Comics, which recently published his comic book “The Ghosts of Matecumbe Key”. We talk about how he became a comic book artist, created Bane, collaborated with Chuck Dixon, and more during this episode. This episode is […]

My guest today is actor and filmmaker, Bruce Campbell. Bruce is known for portraying Ash Williams in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise. We talk about his new comic book, “Sgt. Rock Vs. the Army of the Dead”, career influences, and more during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management […]

My guests today are writers and producers, Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key. Keegan-Michael is a Peabody Award-winning actor most known for his award-winning show Key & Peele. Elle is an award-winning film, television, and commercial director, writer, and producer. We talk about their process for collaborating on their new book “The History of Sketch Comedy” […]

My guest today is actor and author, Ben McKenzie. Ben is best known for his starring TV roles on The O.C. and Gotham. More recently, he wrote “Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud”. We talk about his career progression, and new book, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored […]