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The Origin Story of the Anti-Bully - Joe Salamone

We've all heard of the superhero origin stories that graced the silver screen or the pages of classic comic books. Bruce Wayne's parents were murdered in front of him and Batman was born. Bruce Banner was poisoned by gamma radiation in his lab and became The Hulk. Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider and became Spider-Man. Our guest on Episode 124 of The Launchcast, Joe Salamone, was bullied so badly from the 6th to the 12th grade, that a series of events years later led him to founding the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying. Through the efforts of LICAB, Joe has possibly saved more lives than Batman ever did, but as the great Jim Gordon once said, "he's not the hero we wanted, but the hero we deserve." George and Joe go into a deep dive on bullying, leadership, purpose, and...Christmas?? Listen up, you might learn something.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Check out LICAB.org, to follow LICAB.

Follow Joe Salamone on Facebook: @Joe.salamone.56

This episode is also sponsored by The Leadership Experience - a coaching masterclass by the Launchdad himself, George Andriopoulos. Enroll in the June cohort and check out the add-on tracks, including: Public Thought Leadership, Podcasting, Entrepreneurship, and Career. More details: http://theleadershipexp.com

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Conversations With a King - Fred P. Banny III

"We are born boys, responsibilities make us men, choices make us kings. As iron sharpens iron, so does one [king] sharpen another." Quarantine be damned, The Launchcast is back in studio with an incredible interview. In Episode 123, George dives deep into the purpose of intentional men with the incomparable Fred Banny, keynote speaker and thought-leader behind Conversations With Kings. Fred is a survivor and a thriver: whether it was COVID-19, civil war in Liberia, or car accidents, this TEDx speaker discusses his incredible journey and is a shining example of a new kind of P.T.SD.: Post Traumatic Success Destiny. 

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Facebook @fpbanny

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Check out FredPBanny.com, to follow Fred and make sure to join the next Conversations With Kings event!

Watch Fred's TEDx talk at TEDxDeerPark "How I Turned My Adversities Into Advantage" here: https://www.ted.com/talks/fred_p_banny_how_i_turned_my_adversities_into_advantage

This episode is sponsored by Ladder. Ladder was founded by LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger to change the way supplements are made. They worked with the top scientists to formulate a line of clean performance products. Unlike other supplements, every batch is tested by a third-party to verify the highest standards for quality and safety. Ladder’s goal is to help you unlock your best in any situation. Right now, that mean access to special offers and expert advice from their community. Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at https://ladder.sport.

This episode is also sponsored by The Leadership Experience - a coaching masterclass by the Launchdad himself, George Andriopoulos. More details: http://theleadershipexp.com

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Put Me In, Coach

You want to talk serious leadership? Look for your coaches. Yes, of course we're including sports coaches, but we're talking professional coaches in episode 122 of The Launchcast. Join the LaunchDad as he dives into the world of coaching and discusses his journey to founding his leadership coaching class as well as what led him to coaching with The Joy Revolution. If you're a coach yourself or you're looking for coaching to help better yourself, take a listen. Leadership, business, life, and as always, growth.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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This episode is sponsored by The Leadership Experience - a coaching masterclass by the Launchdad himself, George Andriopoulos. More details: http://theleadershipexp.com

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So Let's Dance, The Last Dance

You asked for sports leadership, you got it. There's no greater sports hero to the LaunchDad than the G.O.A.T. himself, Michael Jordan. In this next quarantined episode (#121) of The Launchcast, George discusses the 10 part ESPN documentary "The Last Dance," an intricate look at the final season of the Chicago Bulls NBA dynasty in 1997-98. You want a cast study of leadership and some inspiration on the side? Listen to this.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com or more show info and to download/stream the podcast

This episode is sponsored by Ladder. Ladder was founded by LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger to change the way supplements are made. They worked with the top scientists to formulate a line of clean performance products. Unlike other supplements, every batch is tested by a third-party to verify the highest standards for quality and safety. Ladder’s goal is to help you unlock your best in any situation. Right now, that mean access to special offers and expert advice from their community. Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at https://ladder.sport.

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Looks Like We Made It

In our best Barry Manilow voice, "looks like we made it!" No, we haven't made it past quarantine, we've made it to 20 episodes. In this behind the scenes retrospective on Episode 120 of The Launchcast, George discusses how this podcast came into existence, the logistics of designing the show (from the strategy to the intro to his interview influences from Howard Stern). We're playing some of our best clips as we feature some of our favorite "are you a leader" answers, memorable interview moments, outlandish clips from the vortex, and of course the Big 3. Strap in...it's about to get very leadership-y in here.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Featuring clips from previously recorded episodes of The Launchcast:

• Frank Shankwitz - Founder and creator of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and subject of "Wish Man" on Netflix
• Mike DelGuidice - Solo artist and lead background vocalist and guitarist for Billy Joel's band
• Greg S. Reid - best selling author of Three Feet from Gold, and more, Forbes Top 10 speaker
• Chef Allison Fasano - Celebrity chef appearing on multiple Food Network shows
• Matt Campo - CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities NYM
• Carol Silva - legendary veteran New York news anchor
• Bobby Rubio - director/writer of Disney Pixar's "Float"
• 1st Lieutenant Robby Plotkin - Former pro MMA fighter, Army Ranger
• Ben Duffy - director of 4 feature length documentaries on Amazon, including "Take a look at this heart"
• Tricia Brouk - award winning director/writer/choreographer, executive producer of Speakers Who Dare
• Scott Schmaren - internationally renowned hypnotist, featured on Oprah, regular guest on The Howard Stern Show
• Dave Thompson & Josh Mirsky - founders of Sounds Like Autism podcast and TEDx speaking duo
• Fr. Demetrios Kazakis - Greek Orthodox priest from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in W. Babylon, NY
• Marc Cordon - Founder of The Joy Revolution and The Golden Mic Podcast

Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad Five One Six, a management consulting firm dedicated to growing YOUR business. ore details: http://launchpad516.com

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COVID-19 Castaway Starring Alexa (yes THAT Alexa)

Remember that time that Tom Hanks was in a plane crash and was stranded on a desert island and felt such isolation that he personified a human friend in his volleyball, which he named Wilson? Well imagine that except instead of Tom Hanks, it's us. And instead of a dessert island, it's coronavirus quarantine. And instead of a volleyball named Wilson, it's this week's guest on Episode 119 of The Launchcast, Shmamazon's AI virtual assistant Alexa! It's getting really weird here in our temporary quarantine studio. We're talking leadership, gangster rap, Alexa's musical talents, and her interesting life story.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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This episode is sponsored by Launchpad Five One Six, a management consulting firm dedicated to growing YOUR business. ore details: http://launchpad516.com

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Our Father, Who Art On Podcast - Father Demetrios Kazakis

Do priests like Game of Thrones and the Yankees? The short answer is, yes. The long answer is on Episode 118 of The Launchcast as we sit down with Fr. Demetrios Kazakis, a New York based priest from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church who is a shining example of leadership through adversity. The LaunchDad finally gets another Greek on the show, but it’s not all gyros and opas. George and Father D talk leadership of biblical proportions, and you don’t want to miss this one.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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St. Nick's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StNicholasBabylon/

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad Five One Six, a management consulting firm dedicated to growing YOUR business. More details: http://launchpad516.com

This episode is also sponsored by Personal Revolution. Ready for your own Personal Revolution? Listen to all episodes of the show here: https://www.himalaya.com/revolution1

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The Thrilla in Manilla III - Marc Cordon

Yes, you read that right. That's Manila, but with 2 L's...why? Simple, this interview is as sweet as vanilla and as imperfect as a misspelled word on a vocabulary test. It’s being billed as the greatest rematch of all time. The people knew how special their chemistry was when they sparred on a few episodes of The Golden Mic Live, but their first epic battle happened on the now LEGENDARY episode 200 of Golden Mic Live where Muscles Marinara unexpectedly went southpaw and left Manilla Ice knocked out cold on the mat. Then came The Thrilla II on The Golden Mic Podcast where Cordon delivered a turbo-boosted hadouken before delivering the fatality on Andriopoulos.

Now it’s time to settle the score once and for all on the grandest stage of them all (not that one). The Launchcast presents Episode 117, The Thrilla in Manilla III…

…and this one happened in PRIME TIME.

Guest: Marc Cordon

VS.

Host: George Andriopoulos

The Joy bros dive in to this interview punching but come out revolutionizing the idea behind purpose, leadership, and…you guessed it…joy. Leadership, business, life, and EXTRAORDINARY growth (on ordinary days). Another dose of these two and their The Joy Revolution is just what the world needs right now.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Follow Marc Cordon:

Marc's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marc.cordon

Marc's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marccordoncoaching/

Visit The Joy Revolution: https://joyrevolution.com

Watch the livestream of the Speakers Who Dare 2020 movie here: https://boxcast.tv/view/speakers-who-dare-fnedo8qp6macog9sxlhr?fbclid=IwAR3J4FKcspHnpFo5y2qSuytG-xK_yBDjdMY3SUCYhRqprYh5Tg5SzmGrd5c

Speakers Who Dare: https://www.speakerswhodare.com

Watch Marc's Speakers Who Dare 2019 Talk - A Revolution of Joy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbmdJjfJFMI

Watch Marc's TEDxFarmingdale Talk - How to Have Extraordinary Growth on Ordinary Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkn31_553L8&t=20s

Watch Marc's TEDxOcala Talk - The Power of Self Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq_xb9SaFnw

Listen to The Golden Mic Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golden-mic-podcast/id1492809943

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad Five One Six, a management consulting firm dedicated to growing YOUR business. More details: http://launchpad516.com

This episode is also sponsored by Personal Revolution. Ready for your own Personal Revolution? Listen to all episodes of the show here: https://www.himalaya.com/revolution1

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We All Live in a Mellow Quarantine - The Anti-Coronavirus (COVID-19) Show

It’s not our usual show, but then again, this is an unusual time. Four guests (count ‘em, FOUR) are joining us today as we braved the mean corona-ridden (virtual) streets to piece together Episode 116 of The Launchcast with one theme in mind: what can we do to keep the world turning in a time of crisis? You’ll hear from educator Jen Klock, two of the co-hosts of the Sanity is Overrated podcast Jennifer Muccioli and Rob McCaffrey, and executive producer of Speakers Who Dare Tricia Brouk, and hear their stories of pivoting in crisis, responsibility as leaders, and some good, old-fashioned nonsense as we fall into a COVID-19 induced vortex. We'll discuss everything from quarantine to Little Shop of Horrors to creatively solving impossible problems to Saturday Night Live. Leadership, business, life, growth, and…social distancing?

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast

Watch the HMS empty auditorium livestream performance of Little Shop of Horrors here: https://youtu.be/1BM9Cf8LiIw

Listen to the Sanity is Overrated podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sanity-is-overrated/id1494153137

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesanitypodcast/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thesanitypodcast/

Watch the livestream of the Speakers Who Dare 2020 movie here: https://boxcast.tv/view/speakers-who-dare-fnedo8qp6macog9sxlhr?fbclid=IwAR3J4FKcspHnpFo5y2qSuytG-xK_yBDjdMY3SUCYhRqprYh5Tg5SzmGrd5c

Follow Tricia Brouk at:

Instagram @tricia_brouk

Facebook @tricia.brouk

Speakers Who Dare: https://www.speakerswhodare.com

The Big Talk Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-talk/id1151802385?ls=1

Tricia Brouk: http://triciabrouk.com

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad Five One Six, a management consulting firm dedicated to growing YOUR business. More details: http://launchpad516.com

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The Hills Are Alive With Sounds Like Autism - Dave Thompson & Josh Mirsky

Have you heard this one yet? A young man on the Autism spectrum and an educator/advocate walk into a bar. But instead of a bar, it's the world. And instead walking into it, they ran full speed with full body armor and destroyed everything in their path. And when I say everything, I mean the stigmas that surround the Autism community and the narrative that has hindered their inclusion. Join Episode 115 of The Launchcast as Dave Thompson and Josh Mirsky, the co-founders of Sounds Like Autism, share their thoughts on leadership, business, life, and growth with the George, LaunchDad himself.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

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Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast

Visit Sounds Like Autism online at: https://www.soundslikeautism.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikeautism/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/soundslikeautism/

Get Dave & Josh's TEDxFarmingdale talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOXaJ3AFGLk&feature=emb_title

Buy SLA march here: https://www.soundslikeautism.com/store

Listen to the Sounds Like Autism podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sounds-like-autism/id1454276806

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad Five One Six, a management consulting firm dedicated to growing YOUR business. More details: http://launchpad516.com

This episode is also sponsored by The Big Talk Academy. Visit the show notes on future episodes for a registration link.

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