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In this episode, we sit down with legendary actor, writer, and director Chazz Palminteri, best known for "A Bronx Tale" — the iconic film he wrote and starred in alongside Robert De Niro. Chazz shares the untold story of how he turned pain into power with only $200 in his bank account, rejected $1M+ offers to stay true to his vision, and carved his path from broke doorman to Hollywood legend when he starred in the movie based on his true life story. Whether you're an aspiring artist, entrepreneur, or someone chasing a dream, this interview will inspire you to bet on yourself — no matter the odds!

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Timestamps:
00:01:50 – Intro
00:03:00 – Growing up in the Bronx & witnessing a murder
00:05:15 – Fired in LA & inspired by his father's advice
00:07:00 – Writing A Bronx Tale with just $200
00:09:40 – One-man show: 18 characters, one chair
00:11:15 – Robert De Niro walks into his dressing room
00:13:12 – Turning down $1M+ offers to stay true to his vision
00:15:44 – Why every studio wanted the script, not him
00:17:40 – De Niro's handshake deal & directing the film
00:20:05 – Craft vs fame: why talent still matters
00:22:10 – Transferring pain into power
00:24:28 – Bronx Tale themes: wasted talent & fatherhood
00:26:50 – Marrying at 38 & relationship lessons after 30 years
00:29:35 – Advice for dreamers & why most people fail
00:32:00 – The myth of instant success & chasing the craft
00:34:00 – The moment Bronx Tale exploded
00:36:20 – Working with De Niro & his biggest lesson
00:38:15 – Why adaptability separates the greats
00:40:10 – Podcasting, mentoring, and remembering where he came from
00:42:35 – The original Bronx Tale goal: just get an agent
00:44:10 – Thoughts on Hollywood today: film vs content
00:46:05 – Missed role in Donnie Brasco & no regrets
00:47:48 – What most people misunderstand about success
00:49:30 – Fame vs fulfillment & real life lessons
00:51:05 – Advice for actors: be good, be liked
00:52:35 – His "White Light" philosophy for auditions & life
00:54:20 – Greatest lesson from therapy: keep showing up
00:56:20 – Legacy, family, and what matters most

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In this episode, we sit down with Sheriff Chad Bianco, the most-watched sheriff in America and a powerful voice of integrity, leadership, and action. From small-town beginnings in Utah to leading the largest sheriff's department in California, Bianco shares the raw truth about what voters actually want, why he's stepping into the governor's race, and how his rise from $7/hr construction jobs to statewide influence is sparking a movement rooted in faith, service, and common sense. This conversation will challenge the status quo and ignite the leader in you.

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00:01:30 – Cold Open: Why Bianco
00:03:10 – What Voters Really Want
00:05:20 – How It All Began
00:06:41 – Small-Town Roots in Utah
00:08:02 – Baseball Dreams
00:09:12 – First Time in California
00:10:32 – Faith, Purpose & Turning Points
00:12:02 – The Ticket That Changed Everything
00:13:11 – Moving to CA & Working Construction
00:14:40 – Joining the Academy & Betting on Himself
00:16:00 – Family, Sacrifice & The Cost of Duty
00:17:08 – Ethics, Integrity & Standards
00:18:28 – Why He First Ran for Sheriff
00:20:23 – Winning in 2018 & Culture Shift
00:22:02 – Hitting the Ceiling in Riverside
00:23:15 – The Moment He Decided to Run
00:25:05 – Resume vs Career Politicians
00:27:11 – Why People Are Leaving California
00:29:41 – His Plan: No State Income Tax
00:31:23 – Standing Up to Pressure (Biden/Admin)
00:33:13 – Wildfire Prevention Strategy
00:35:10 – Slashing Government Waste & Saving Tax Dollars
00:37:55 – California's GDP: Competing for Top 3
00:40:05 – How He Actually Wins
00:42:17 – Message to California Voters
00:43:55 – Word Association Game
00:45:10 – Best Advice from Public Service
00:46:01 – Stance on the Second Amendment
00:47:11 – Restoring the California Dream
00:48:11 – What California Voters Want Now
00:49:01 – What Winning Would Mean
00:50:01 – Reflecting on the Journey
00:52:20 – Final Thoughts & Closing Message
00:54:15 – What Makes This Campaign Different
00:56:08 – A Governor for All Californians
00:58:40 – The True Cost of Leadership
01:00:55 – Why He Believes He'll Win
01:02:20 – Legacy, Integrity & Service
01:04:00 – Final thoughts & Call to Californians

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In this episode, we sit down with James Lawrence, better known as the Iron Cowboy, the man who completed 50 Ironman triathlons in 50 days across all 50 U.S. states… then pushed beyond all limits to do 100 consecutive Ironmans. From losing everything in 2008 with five kids and no safety net, to becoming one of the most respected endurance athletes on Earth, James shares the untold story behind the pain, discipline, and belief it took to redefine impossible and how you can apply the same mindset to anything in life or business.

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00:01:57 – Omar introduces James Lawrence, the Iron Cowboy
00:03:29 – What is an Ironman & why James attempted 100
00:06:00 – Losing everything in the 2008 crash
00:08:46 – How endurance sport became his redemption path
00:11:59 – Guinness records, 30 Ironmans, and launching the 50
00:15:09 – Where the idea for the 50/50/50 came from
00:18:13 – Bootstrapping the mission & the 'no's from sponsors
00:22:00 – The family road trip: 50 states, 50 Ironmans
00:26:53 – Surviving on 4 hours of sleep & 12,000 calories/day
00:29:48 – The foot photo & peak pain on day 16
00:33:18 – Stacking whys to find purpose in chaos
00:35:23 – The grit of doing 100 Ironmans: Shin braces, blackout
00:40:08 – Difference between the 50 and the 100
00:42:58 – Recovering from a broken back during the 100
00:46:42 – Mental toughness isn't a gift — it's built
00:49:54 – Why most people quit too early
00:52:48 – Lessons from the world's top entrepreneurs
00:57:03 – Redefining impossible and stacking wins
01:00:10 – Keep your day job, burn the candle at both ends
01:02:33 – The hardest moment: losing his home
01:05:06 – Advice to his younger self (with five kids & no heat)
01:07:30 – Legacy, faith, and what's next
01:10:22 – Rapid-fire Q&A: lessons, mindset, and life philosophy
01:15:36 – Final message on purpose, resilience, and "Iron Hope"

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