Episodios

  • George 'The Messiah' Papoutsis: From cab driver to viral streetballer | EP 2

    George 'The Messiah' Papoutsis: From cab driver to viral streetballer | EP 2
    Jan 14 2026
    In this episode of "If You Can Make It Here with Mike Marza," we get to know a real powerhouse on the basketball court and in life, George "The Messiah" Papoutsis. He's well known for his streetball videos at the West Fourth Street Courts in Greenwich Village. But, Papoutsis shares with Marza the grit and grind that it took throughout his life to get where he is today. He drove a cab and even painted bridges before taking up basketball. In fact, he said that he gave up the sport for a bit because he was scared to lose his position in the union if he were to get injured playing the game he loves. In this, Papoutsis shares: - What led him to pick up basketball up again - How playing with Shaq was one of the highlights of his time on the court - What it is like being recognized for his amazing skills and why people sometimes underestimate him - What he did to overcome his accounts getting hacked - How he has turned a major loss in his life to push him to succeed - His favorite things about New York City Papoutsis' said that his journey proves that if you can make it here, in New York, you can make it anywhere. Listen to find out how his process might apply to your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 m
  • Mike Muse on politics, pop culture, and driving real change | EP 01

    Mike Muse on politics, pop culture, and driving real change | EP 01
    Jan 7 2026
    There are 8 million people in New York City. That's 8 million stories, and this is one of them. In the premiere episode of the WABC-TV podcast "If You Can Make It Here with Mike Marza," we sit down with a true change-maker: Mike Muse - a former record label co-founder turned media entrepreneur, political expert, and tech innovator. Muse has built a career at the intersection of politics and pop culture, using his platform to spark conversations that lead to real social change. From co-hosting "Sway in the Morning" to hosting his own award-winning SiriusXM show, "The Mike Muse Show," and now serving as an ABC News contributor, Muse has become a trusted voice on how policy impacts our everyday lives. In this candid conversation, Muse shares: How he went from industrial engineer to media mogul How he got Starbucks to sponsor his first release party, and other ways it was different from the rest Behind-the-scenes stories of working with changemakers and celebrities His experience raising over $1 million for President Obama and serving on national committees Why he thinks some people aren't interested in politics, and how he changes their mind Why there's a yes behind every no in business Muse's journey proves that if you can make it here, in New York, you can make it anywhere. His advice for dreamers and doers? Tune in to find out. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping the greatest city in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 m
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