In this special Reel Leadership episode, Professor G and Kev-Innovation are joined by Dennis “Irish” O'Donoghue, a former Marine Corps fighter pilot and Boeing exec, to break down the leadership dynamics in Gettysburg — the epic 1993 war film chronicling the pivotal three-day Civil War battle.

In this Reel Leadership episode, Professor G and Kev-Innovation dive into Three Amigos! (1986), a film where three out-of-work silent film stars mistake a real call for help as a paid acting gig. As Lucky Day, Dusty Bottoms, and Ned Nederlander stumble into danger, their accidental courage teaches us about real leadership, fantasy vs. reality, and the power of authentic action.

In this episode of Lead Out Loud, we saddle up with Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the rest of the crew from Tombstone to dissect what real leadership looks like when the stakes are life, death—and legacy.

🔥 Wyatt’s caught in the ultimate conflict: trying to leave leadership behind, while the world around him begs for action.
💉 Doc Holliday shows what loyalty and courage look like when you’re down to your last breath.
🎯 Curly Bill and Johnny Ringo? Examples of facade leadership, strategic manipulation, and raw unchecked power.

In this episode of Lead Out Loud, Professor G, Corey the Coasterman, and Brian [To-Be-Named] take on Toy Story 2—and it’s not just about animated nostalgia.

We’re unpacking ego, self-awareness, and those moments leaders face when the reflect on the title question: Was I Ever This Delusional?

Buzz Lightyear stares down a delusional version of his former self. Woody gets seduced by fame, prestige, and status—until he remembers his mission. And Stinky Pete? He’s the passive-aggressive, manipulative boss who never evolved.

This episode isn’t just about Pixar. It’s about leadership maturity, misplaced ambition, and what happens when you finally realize the title doesn’t fill the void.

A deep dive into ego-driven chaos, accidental wisdom, and the leaders who think they’re leading—this episode calls out bad leadership both on screen and in real life. Professor G and Kevinnovation dissect Tropic Thunder and reveal what it teaches us about inflated egos, fake confidence, and real transformation. It’s funny, it’s raw, and it’s unfiltered. If you've ever had a boss who faked their way through the job, this one’s for you.

In this episode, we launch into one of the greatest near-disasters in space history—Apollo 13—and what it teaches us about high-stakes leadership, trust under pressure, and why mission clarity changes everything.

Professor G is joined by Brian Leahy and Kevin Ovation for a deep dive into how Gene Kranz, Jim Lovell, and the NASA crew led with calm, conviction, and emotional intelligence in the face of chaos. From shutting down the fuel cell to refusing the media circus on her lawn, even Marilyn Lovell had a leadership moment.

And yes, we talk about the guy from Grumman who just wanted to keep his job.

In this episode of Lead Out Loud, we step onto the field with Dottie, Kit, Jimmy, and the Rockford Peaches to break down one of the greatest leadership transformation arcs in sports movie history.

From informal leadership and imposter syndrome to purpose-driven motivation and ego collisions, we unpack the real tension behind Dottie’s calm command, Kit’s victim mindset, and Jimmy Dugan’s path from washed-up has-been to manager who gives a damn.

If you’ve ever led without the title—or been in charge and didn’t know what to do—this one’s for you.

It’s another Reel Leadership edition of the Lead Out Loud Podcast, and it’s Big! Literally, that’s the movie! If you haven’t seen it, it’s about a 13 year old boy who makes a wish to be big and grows up overnight, waking up as himself but in the body of a 30 year old.

The movie stars a young Tom Hanks, Robert Loggia, John Heard, Jon Lovitz, and Elizabeth Perkins. We dissect each of their characters and reveal the good, the bad, and the “to-be-avoided” when it comes to leadership.

Find out what you have in common with these characters and see if your leadership stacks up to Billy’s (spoiler alert, he’s our favorite).