Driven To Laughter: Jimmy Failla's Ride From Taxi Driver To Late-Night Host
Eight years ago, this New York City taxi driver received a call from a producer offering him a one-night opportunity to write for a popular television program. Today, that taxi driver hosts the highest-rated weekend comedy, FOX News Saturday Night, wrote a bestselling book, and hosts a hugely successful radio show; his name is (you guessed it) FOX News 'Man of Many Hats...' Jimmy Failla! Jimmy joins Liz to share his unique and electrifying career journey. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Mar 202436min
'Sock' It To Me: Sole Search For Success With Bombas Co-Founder Dave Heath
After hearing that socks were the number one requested clothing item in homeless shelters, Dave Heath knew he wanted to fill this gap. Co-Founder of the comfort-focused sock and apparel brand Bombas joins Liz to explain how he managed to turn a simple act of kindness into a successful business that designs essential clothing for the hands and feet of those in need. Follow Liz on X: @LizCLaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Mar 202439min
An ETTL Encore...w/ YouTube Star Logan Paul
On an encore episode, Liz revisits a conversation with YouTube star Logan Paul. Logan shares how he rose to fame on YouTube and other social media platforms, making mistakes and managing his money Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Mar 202438min
Slam Dunk! NBA Champ Kendrick Perkins’ Triumph Over Childhood Poverty & Tragedy
How does a (not-so) little boy from Beaumont, TX get drafted to the NBA and then become an ESPN sports analyst? Former Boston Celtics' Center Kendrick Perkins joins Liz to tell the tale of how he pushed through the grief of his childhood to excel in his basketball career and now launch a new investment platform. Kendrick shares his mission to ensure that student-athletes capitalize on the money they make through endorsement deals because he never had that opportunity growing up. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Mar 202444min
Carrot Top Unpeeled: The Redheaded Triumph Of Comic Scott Thompson
Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson is red hot! The iconic Las Vegas comedian joins Liz to reveal the origin story of his stage name and how unexpected encounters led him to a lifetime career in comedy. Carrot Top also shares how discovering his trademark early in his career and embracing his unique style opened more doors than he could’ve ever imagined. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Feb 202437min
Reggae Royalty: Bob Marley Biopic Co-Star Aston Barrett Jr. On Echoing His Father's Bass Notes
The brand-new biopic Bob Marley: One Love tells the tale of how Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world. On his journey to international success, Bob wasn’t alone, his bandleader and bassist, Aston 'Family Man' Barrett was always by his side. In an amazing twist, the actor cast to play Aston Barrett was his own son, Bassist Aston Barrett Jr., who joins Liz to share his challenge of portraying the man he looked up to while grieving his father who passed away just two weeks prior to the film's release. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Feb 202441min
Pawnography: How "Pawn Stars!" Rick Harrison Haggled His Way To Multi-Millionaire Status
Live from Las Vegas, Liz and The Claman Countdown team visit the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop while in town for the Consumer Electronic Show. Owner of the notorious shop as seen on "Pawn Stars!" and pawn star himself Rick Harrison tells the tale of a high school dropout who became a multi-millionaire and national TV star. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Feb 202423min
Ali's Legacy Unveiled: The Champ's Daughter, Laila Ali in Life's Ring
Would you put on a pair of gloves in exchange for money and fame? One catch: they're boxing gloves. Liz's guest today pursued an incredibly successful boxing career despite the danger of injury... and the disapproval of her father, Muhammad Ali. Retired Professional Boxer Laila Ali competed from 1999 to 2007, during which she held the WBC, WIBA, IWBF, and IBA female super middleweight titles, and the IWBF light heavyweight title. She joins Liz to share her story of growth, triumph, and resilience. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Feb 202438min
