Episodes

  • Greg Giraldo Jr. on NYC, Comedy, and Roast Etiquette
    Jun 28 2026

    Greg Giraldo, Jr. grew up with comedy. His parents met at a comedy club. His dad was one of the most beloved comedians of his era. Now he's creating his own name in the business. Check out this episode conducted by one of the authors of Greg Giraldo: A Comedian's Story. / greggiraldojr https://www.tiktok.com/@greggiraldojr... / greg-giraldo-jr

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    51 mins
  • Jan Dalton - Mompreneur
    May 18 2026

    Gratitude helped this mom create a successful business. Jan Dalton was a busy working mom and now she's busier as the co-founder of eBars. Get her insights on the importance of perseverance, faith, and resilience.

    https://www.ebars.com/

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    40 mins
  • Justin Harrison on You, Only Virtual
    Apr 30 2026

    Justin Harrison discusses You, Only Virtual, a platform that creates virtual versions of loved ones who have passed away. He explains how the technology helps people process grief, maintain connections, and cope with loss in new ways.https://www.myyov.com/

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    45 mins
  • Brian Samson on Startups, Foster Care, and Global Businesses
    Mar 27 2026

    Brian Samson leveraged his role at Fuddruckers to join tech bros in the Bay Area. That wasn't his scene, so he moved to the islands, started a family, and a business, Plugg Technologies, and learned some wisdom along the way. Tune in to get his insights at no charge to you.

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    32 mins
  • TV Writer Jim Hope on Comedy, Kindness, and Humanity
    Mar 2 2026

    Jim Hope shares his story from a challenging childhood to a successful career in comedy, television writing, and academia. Discover his insights on overcoming adversity, the importance of kindness, and his optimistic outlook on the future of humanity amidst technological advances.

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  • Landman Matt Washington
    Feb 13 2026

    Matt Washington talks about growing up in Washington and building a life in Laguna Beach. He reflects on early jobs, the impact of having family members with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and how martial arts—especially Jiu Jitsu —shaped his discipline and mindset. Matt also breaks down his work as a land man, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the business of buying and selling rural land, the challenges of the industry, and what fuels his ambitions moving forward.

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    39 mins
  • Lori Oliver on Spanx, Sleep, and Risk
    Jan 22 2026

    Lori Oliver, a former Spanx professional and co-founder of the Sleep Performance brand, shares her journey from growing up in Athens, Georgia, to becoming an entrepreneur focused on sleep hygiene. Lori discusses her upbringing in a health-conscious family, her diverse athletic background, and her career trajectory that led her to work with Spanx and eventually start her own company.

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    37 mins
  • Elijah Khasabo on the Creator Economy
    Jan 8 2026

    In this episode of the Matt Balaker Podcast, Elijah Khasabo, founder of Vidovo, discusses his journey as a young entrepreneur in the creator economy. He touches on resilience, empathy, and faith, shares insights on relationship-driven sales, and explores the future of advertising and AI. Get his take on whether college is worth it for entrepreneurs.https://www.vidovo.com/

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    41 mins