This week we sit down with Danny Wirtz, Co-Chairman of Breakthru Beverage Group and Chairman & CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks. A fourth-generation leader of the Wirtz family legacy, Danny isn’t just carrying the torch—he’s redefining it. At the helm of one of North America’s largest beverage distributors and one of the NHL’s most iconic franchises, he’s steering industries that touch millions of lives.

We talk origin stories, innovation in the alcohol industry, and what it takes to balance tradition with bold new ideas. From Breakthru’s partnerships with global brands to lessons learned running an NHL franchise, Danny shares insights on leadership, culture, and building businesses that last.

Of course, we keep it fun too—think first-time UFC fight nights, music industry flashbacks, and some rapid-fire favorites you won’t want to miss.

This one’s a mix of vision, grit, and genuine passion from a leader shaping the future while honoring a remarkable family legacy.

This week we sit down with Danny Wirtz, Co-Chairman of Breakthru Beverage Group and Chairman & CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks. A fourth-generation leader of the Wirtz family legacy, Danny isn’t just carrying the torch—he’s redefining it. At the helm of one of North America’s largest beverage distributors and one of the NHL’s most iconic franchises, he’s steering industries that touch millions of lives.

We talk origin stories, innovation in the alcohol industry, and what it takes to balance tradition with bold new ideas. From Breakthru’s partnerships with global brands to lessons learned running an NHL franchise, Danny shares insights on leadership, culture, and building businesses that last.

Of course, we keep it fun too—think first-time UFC fight nights, music industry flashbacks, and some rapid-fire favorites you won’t want to miss.

This one’s a mix of vision, grit, and genuine passion from a leader shaping the future while honoring a remarkable family legacy.

This week we sit down with a guest whose life reads like a movie script—but every bit of it is real. Raeed Hosny went from being a beloved child star in Egypt, portraying cultural icons on screen, to holding top-secret clearance and serving on some of the most high-stakes intelligence missions of the modern era.

Raeed takes us on a wild journey—from growing up on film sets in the 60s and 70s to interrogating terrorists, locating weapons caches, and working with the CIA, DIA, and Air Force Intelligence in Iraq and the Middle East. Along the way, he shares raw stories of resilience, trust, and the razor’s edge reality of counterintelligence work—including time under the command of Col. Mark Milley before he became Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

At the same time, Raeed’s warmth, humor, and perspective shine through. We get into aliens (of course), food, film, and a few rapid-fire questions that reveal just how multifaceted his story really is. We even throw in who he thinks should play him in the movie of his life.

This is one of our most cinematic and unforgettable conversations yet—spanning pop culture, geopolitics, and a touch of espionage. Buckle up.