Episodes

  • 2026 Predictions from CES: What’s Coming Next for Cars and Business

    2026 Predictions from CES: What’s Coming Next for Cars and Business
    Jan 27 2026
    As Crash Champions looks ahead to the year to come, CEO Matt Ebert hits the floor at CES 2026 to see what’s shaping the future of the industry. Filmed live from the show, Matt and Danny walk through the latest in automotive technology, AI, and connected vehicles, breaking down what innovations actually matter and which trends leaders should approach with caution. They discuss how technology is changing the way businesses operate, what it means for training and workforce development, and how Crash Champions prepares for rapid change without losing focus on people. Want more Matt in your life? Of course you do! (https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.facebook.com/MattEbertCC) (https://twitter.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.tiktok.com/@mattebertcc) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ebert-7169a5180/) Get paid while you learn on the job at Crash Champions: https://step.crashchampions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • What Leaders Get Wrong About Managing Gen Z | Ask the CEO Anything: Part Two

    What Leaders Get Wrong About Managing Gen Z | Ask the CEO Anything: Part Two
    Jan 13 2026
    In Part Two of our Ask Matt Anything series, Crash Champions CEO Matt Ebert tackles a question every manager is facing right now: how do you lead and motivate Gen Z employees? After answering the question at the Leadership Summit, Matt and Danny head back to the PodCrash studio to unpack the idea that “kids these days don’t want to work.” They talk through where that mindset comes from, what younger workers actually value, and how leaders can bridge the gap when multiple generations are working side by side in the same shop or office. Want more Matt in your life? Of course you do! (https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.facebook.com/MattEbertCC) (https://twitter.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.tiktok.com/@mattebertcc) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ebert-7169a5180/) Get paid while you learn on the job at Crash Champions: https://step.crashchampions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • PodCrash Year One: Best Moments and Lessons

    PodCrash Year One: Best Moments and Lessons
    Dec 30 2025
    We’ve got one final gift for you: a compilation of the best moments from our first year of PodCrash. Hear inspiring stories and practical advice from guests like Daymond John, Anthony Scaramucci, Jesse Itzler, Gervon Dexter, Jermaine Johnson, and more. Thanks for being part of the journey. We’ll see you in 2026. Want more Matt in your life? Of course you do! (https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.facebook.com/MattEbertCC) (https://twitter.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.tiktok.com/@mattebertcc) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ebert-7169a5180/) Get paid while you learn on the job at Crash Champions: https://step.crashchampions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Employees Ask Crash Champions CEO Anything: Part One

    Employees Ask Crash Champions CEO Anything: Part One
    Dec 16 2025
    What happens when the CEO steps into the hot seat? At the 2025 Crash Champions Leadership Summit, Matt Ebert opened the floor for employees to ask him anything — and they did. In Part One, Matt talks about how Crash Champions is creating opportunities for women in the collision repair industry, and how hosting PodCrash has changed the way he leads every day. Stay tuned for Part Two, coming soon. Want more Matt in your life? Of course you do! https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/ https://www.facebook.com/MattEbertCC https://twitter.com/mattebertcc/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mattebertcc https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ebert-7169a5180/ Get paid while you learn on the job at Crash Champions: https://step.crashchampions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Jermaine Johnson on Overcoming Setbacks, Faith, and What Hard Work Really Means

    Jermaine Johnson on Overcoming Setbacks, Faith, and What Hard Work Really Means
    Dec 2 2025
    In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson for an unfiltered conversation about grit, faith, and rebuilding after setbacks. From starting at a junior college and appearing on Last Chance U to becoming a first-round NFL draft pick, Jermaine’s story is a masterclass in perseverance. He opens up about flunking out of high school, finding his footing at Independence Community College, learning accountability, and how faith and discipline helped him transform both on and off the field. Jermaine also opens up about fatherhood, faith, and redefining success beyond football, sharing how he’s preparing for life after the NFL, and what it means to him to be a great dad above all else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • From Prison to Yale to the Trades: How Darnell Epps is Creating New Pathways for Builders

    From Prison to Yale to the Trades: How Darnell Epps is Creating New Pathways for Builders
    Nov 18 2025
    On today's episode of PodCrash: Darnell Epps spent 17 years in prison, earned his way into Cornell and Yale Law School, and trained as a machinist to understand the workforce from the ground up. He joins Crash Champions CEO Matt Ebert to talk mentorship, second chances, the future of the trades, and how Thurgood Industries is helping rebuild America’s workforce. A powerful episode for shop owners, foremen, and anyone who believes grit can change a life. Want more Matt in your life? Of course you do! https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/ https://www.facebook.com/MattEbertCC https://twitter.com/mattebertcc/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mattebertcc https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ebert-7169a5180/ Get paid while you learn on the job at Crash Champions: https://step.crashchampions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Built Different: What You Can Learn from Gervon Dexter’s Season (So Far)

    Built Different: What You Can Learn from Gervon Dexter’s Season (So Far)
    Nov 4 2025
    In this first episode of a special PodCrash series, Crash Champions CEO Matt Ebert connects the dots between building a billion-dollar business and building an NFL career. Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. joins Matt for an honest conversation about leadership, accountability, and what it means to grow through change. Gervon explains how he adjusted to new leadership under Head Coach Ben Johnson and Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen, why his chemistry with teammates like Montez Sweat is key to the Bears’ future, and how the defense has found its rhythm through communication and trust. He also opens up about fatherhood, staying grounded through tough stretches, and the mindset shift that helped him go from rookie to impact player. Want more Matt in your life? Of course you do! (https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.facebook.com/MattEbertCC) (https://twitter.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.tiktok.com/@mattebertcc) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ebert-7169a5180/) Get paid while you learn on the job at Crash Champions: https://step.crashchampions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Anthony Scaramucci on Reinvention, Resilience and Redemption

    Anthony Scaramucci on Reinvention, Resilience and Redemption
    Oct 21 2025
    In this episode of PodCrash, Matt Ebert sits down with entrepreneur, investor, author, and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci for a raw conversation about reinvention, failure, and the price of resilience. Scaramucci opens up about his eleven-day stint in Washington, how it reshaped his outlook, and what it really takes to rebuild after public humiliation. He and Matt dig into the lost art of leadership, America’s growing divide between the haves and have-nots, and why empathy and humility matter more than ever. Scaramucci also shares his thoughts on crypto, wealth, parenting, and what it means to live in the present after losing everything. 00:00 Introducing: Anthony Scaramucci 01:37 Discussing 'Lost Boys' Podcast 03:26 Challenges and Successes in Personal and Professional Life 08:06 Parenting and Raising Successful Children 12:38 Anthony's Blue-Collar Upbringing on Long Island 17:47 Entrepreneurial Journey and Resilience 25:24 Leadership and Unity in Business and Politics 26:38 The Erosion of Civic Duty 28:22 The Fragmentation of News Media 30:17 The Cost of Speaking Out 34:18 The Broken Political System 38:59 Understanding Cryptocurrency 46:06 Lessons Learned and Personal Growth 48:45 Rebuilding Relationships Want more Matt in your life? Of course you do! (https://www.instagram.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.facebook.com/MattEbertCC) (https://twitter.com/mattebertcc/) (https://www.tiktok.com/@mattebertcc) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ebert-7169a5180/) Get paid while you learn on the job at Crash Champions: https://step.crashchampions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins