From Southern Belle to Spymaster; Uncovering the Tale of Elizabeth Van Lew

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What do actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Eva Longoria have in common with sports legends like Lamar Odom and OJ Simpson?    They all turned to one man when they needed a lawyer.    Internationally renowned Attorney Robert Shapiro joins Liz to share his incredible life journey of grit, surprises, tragedy, success, and hope as one of the most well-known defense lawyers in the country. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Jan 202448min