Best ALLEN EPPS Podcasts (2025)

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105: High Performers, Hidden Addiction: What Leaders Miss About Alcohol & Coping w/Amber Hollingsworth 40:22

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3d ago40:22

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This episode is required listening for high performers. During seasons of stress, travel, and constant social pressure—especially around alcohol—many leaders begin to experience a quiet erosion of energy, clarity, consistency, and relationships. What feels normal or even expected can slowly undermine leadership from the inside out. Sean Patton sits…

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463: Cyril Derreumaux—In the Flow 1:27:54

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Mike sits down with adventurer, endurance athlete, and motivational speaker Cyril Derreumaux, a man who has spent an unusual amount of time alone with his thoughts—and the open ocean. Cyril talks Mike through his two 70-plus-day solo treks across both the Atlantic and the Pacific in a kayak. Mike and Cyril explore risk, resilience, and the fine lin…

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104: Boomers to Gen Z: The Leadership Skills Every Manager Needs Now w/ Gabby Rosely 47:41

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If you’ve ever struggled to understand why different generations communicate, work, and clash so differently, this episode will give you a new lens on leadership. In this conversation, Sean Patton sits down with Gabby Rosely, keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and host of The Gabby Rosely Podcast. Gabby stepped into leadership at just 21 years ol…

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Sal Kimmich, Author of Code, Chips and Control: The Security Posture of Digital Isolation 1:04:41

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In this episode of the Leanpub Podcast, Sal Kimmich offers a deep technical look at the evolving security landscape across hardware, software, and open-source ecosystems. They discuss how modern attack surfaces emerge from increasingly interconnected systems, where chip-level vulnerabilities, firmware exploits, and opaque supply-chain dependencies …

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462: Del Bigtree—An Inconvenient Study 1:39:34

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On this eye-opening episode, Mike welcomes filmmaker and television veteran Del Bigtree of The HighWire to discuss his newest documentary, An Inconvenient Study—a film that investigates what happened to the most thorough childhood vaccinated vs. unvaccinated study ever done. They discuss how Del convinced a doctor at one of the most prestigious hea…

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103: From West Point to Iconic American Brand: Dean Wegner’s Leadership Playbook 37:59

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In this episode, Sean sits down with Dean Wegner — West Point graduate, former Army Aviation officer, corporate leader (Procter & Gamble, Mars), and founder/CEO of Authentically American, one of the fastest-growing veteran-owned apparel brands in the country. Dean shares how values, service, and purpose shaped his leadership journey from the milita…

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461: Danny Combs—TACT, The Future of Workforce 1:28:24

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Mike sits down with Danny Combs, founder of TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades), a program that teaches people with autism skilled trades ranging from welding to woodworking to IT. With equal parts heart and hard data, Danny walks Mike through how TACT is helping fill critical labor shortages while giving thousands of gifted, detail-driven …

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102: When the Machine Consumes You: Leadership, Clarity & Reclaiming Your Life with Michael King 44:31

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In this episode, Sean sits down with Michael King — an executive coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Teams.Coach, where he helps CEOs and senior leadership teams transform strategy into execution. Before coaching, Michael spent years as a recording artist, worship pastor, and executive pastor within some of the fastest-growing churches in the co…

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Matthew Hawthorne, Author of Push to Prod or Die Trying 47:16

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In this episode of the Leanpub Podcast, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp interviews software engineer and consultant Matthew Hawthorne, author of Push to Prod or Die Trying. They discuss Matthew’s journey through high-scale systems, life inside big tech, and why production incidents are the greatest teachers in engineering. Matthew explains the realities…

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460: Ryan Fink and Ty Frackiewicz—Can AI Build My House? 1:09:04

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Mike sits down with the two innovative minds behind Digs — an app that's helping to streamline the home-building process. It's a candid look at what happens when tech guys wander into the world of lumber, drywall, and delayed inspections—and try to fix it. If you've ever wondered whether artificial intelligence can actually help build a house, or a…

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101: From Command to Curiosity: Building a Coaching Culture at Work with Dr. Damian Goldvarg 41:39

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In this powerful episode of the No Limit Leadership Podcast, Sean sits down with global leadership expert Dr. Damian Goldvarg — former President of the International Coaching Federation, master certified coach, and author of Lead With a Coaching Mindset. With 30+ years of coaching experience across 50+ countries, Damian breaks down the real reason …

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100: Behind 100 Episodes - The Five Leadership Truths 44:26

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This is a massive milestone — 100 episodes. And in this raw, honest, high-energy solo episode, Sean pulls back the curtain on what he’s learned from every guest, every conversation, and every uncomfortable stretch that shaped him into a No Limit Leader. If you’ve ever wondered what truly separates leaders who rise from leaders who stall out, this e…

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459: Steven Grayhm—Sheepdog 1:33:53

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Mike meets actor, writer, and director Steven Grayhm, whose award-winning film Sheepdog is about to hit theaters. Steven breaks down how a three-hour ride with a tow truck driver led him on a 14-year odyssey to get to the truth about veteran post-traumatic stress. It's a conversation about grit, service, sacrifice, and the complicated realities fac…

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458: Johnny Joey Jones—Mind Your Wake 1:30:05

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In honor of Veterans Day, Mike speaks with co-host of The Big Weekend Show Marine Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny Joey Jones, who served eight years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician in Iraq and Afghanistan—where he lost both legs in the line of duty. These days, he's on a mission to highlight those who serve, from American warfighters to f…

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César Antonio López Segura, Author of Neural Networks and Adaptive Control 43:29

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In this episode of the Leanpub Podcast, Len Epp interviews César Antonio López Segura, author of Neural Networks and Adaptive Control: An Online Machine Learning Perspective. They discuss his deep technical background in control theory, his passion for bridging it with modern machine learning, and how adaptive systems can respond intelligently to d…

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457: Alex Epstein—Did Bill Gates Change His Mind 49:37

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Mike joins author and energy expert Alex Epstein to discuss Bill Gates' surprising new stance on climate change, the growing clash between "human-centric" and "anti-impact" environmentalism, and how the AI revolution is reshaping global energy demands. They also explore what this shift means for philanthropy, fossil fuels, and the future workforce …

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99: Turning Soft Skills Into Power Skills W/ Andrea Wanerstrand 46:40

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Leaders often talk about “soft skills,” but as Sean Patton and leadership expert Andrea Wanerstrand reveal in this episode, those are no longer soft — they’re power skills. Andrea shares insights from nearly two decades at T-Mobile, Microsoft, and Meta, where she helped leaders shift from transactional management to truly human-centric leadership. …

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Rich Allen, Author of User Needs Mapping: Aligning Teams Around What Matters 56:21

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In this Leanpub Podcast episode, host Len Epp interviews Rich Allen, author of User Needs Mapping: Aligning Teams Around What Matters and an independent consultant specialising in socio-technical architecture and team design. With over two decades of experience and a role as a long-serving valued practitioner of the Team Topologies community, Rich …

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456: Gavin de Becker—Forbidden Facts 2:14:35

2M ago2:14:35

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Security expert, author, and entrepreneur Gavin de Becker joins us to discuss his newest book, Forbidden Facts: Government Deceit & Suppression About Brain Damage from Childhood Vaccines—a hard-hitting investigation into how government agencies and industry cover up evidence and manipulate public belief. We also discuss the attempted assassination …

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98: From Doing It All to Leading It All W/ Atiba de Souza 44:22

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Most entrepreneurs don’t start out wanting to be leaders — they start because they’re great at something. Then one day, they wake up managing chaos and wondering why things keep breaking down. In this episode, Sean sits down with Atiba De Souza, CEO Strategist, Author of The Delegation Trap, and long-time agency owner. Atiba shares his hard-earned …

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455: Philip Diehl—Flying Over the Hump 1:52:26

2M ago1:52:26

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Mike chats with Philip Diehl, the 35th Director of the U.S. Mint and the man behind the most successful coin program in American history—the 50 State Quarters. They talk about the surprising history of the U.S. dollar coin, how a coin gets designed and approved, and the unexpected reason why the mikeroweWORKS Trades Coin—a symbol of American skill …

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97: The Time For Your Voice To be Heard Is Now W/ Neelu Karr 40:01

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If you’ve ever been told to “keep your head down and let your work speak for itself,” this episode is for you. In today’s fast-paced, AI-driven world, staying quiet can cost you influence, opportunity, and fulfillment. In this inspiring conversation, Sean Patton talks with Neelu Kaur — executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of Be Your Own Che…

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454: Amie Ichikawa—You Can't Bring a Vagina to a Penis Fight 1:21:16

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Mike sits down with Amie Ichikawa—former inmate, prison reform advocate, and founder of Woman II Woman, an organization dedicated to protecting the rights and dignity of incarcerated women. Amie shares her firsthand experience in the California prison system, the disturbing reality of fully intact men being housed in women's prisons, and the silenc…

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96: How To Successfully Take Charge Of a New Team With Sean Patton 33:20

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In this solo episode, Sean Patton, host of The No Limit Leadership Podcast, breaks down one of the toughest transitions any leader faces — taking over a new team. Whether you’re stepping into a new role, leading a different department, or inheriting an established group, the first 90 days can define your long-term success. Sean draws from decades o…

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453: Enes Kanter Freedom—In the Name of Freedom 1:21:51

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NBA player turned human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom shares his remarkable journey growing up in Turkey under an oppressive regime, his rise to NBA stardom, and the high personal cost of speaking out against tyranny. From being exiled by his home country to being effectively blackballed from the NBA, Enes opens up about the courage it takes …

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95: Storytelling, Influence, and Impact: Communication Lessons for Leaders w/ Eva Daniel 47:38

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If you can’t communicate your vision clearly, your leadership—and your impact—will stall. In this episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean sits down with Eva Daniel, executive communication coach and founder of The Speak Shop , to explore why public speaking is a non-negotiable leadership skill. Eva has coached executives from billion-dollar companies,…

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Edward Abramowich, Author of Rethinking Capital Project Delivery 55:41

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In this episode of the Leanpub Podcast, Len Epp interviews Edward Abramowich, author of Rethinking Capital Project Delivery: Agentic AI–Driven Strategies for the New Era. They discuss why large projects often fail to deliver on time and budget, and how agentic AI - autonomous AI agents that plan, act, and learn - can transform the way complex proje…

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452: Payton McNabb—Enough of This Crap! 1:06:36

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Mike sits down with former high school volleyballer Payton McNabb, who was knocked unconscious by a spike to the face, delivered by a male competing on the girls' team, and woke up in the middle of a national controversy. What followed wasn't just a concussion and long-term neurological damage. It was a brutal, firsthand lesson in biology, politics…

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94: Exhaustion Isn’t a Badge of Honor: High Performance Sleep w/ Mollie Eastman 51:19

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Did you know nearly 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough quality sleep? For leaders, that lack of rest shows up everywhere—lower energy, weaker focus, poor moods, and costly decision-making mistakes. That’s why this week’s guest is Mollie Eastman—sleep coach, entrepreneur, and host of the top-rated podcast Sleep Is a Skill. Mollie went from years of inso…

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Max Guernsey, III, Co-Author of Ready: Why Most Software Projects Fail and How to Fix It 1:09:55

3M ago1:09:55

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In this Leanpub Podcast episode, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp interviews Max Guernsey, III, co-author of Ready: Why Most Software Projects Fail and How to Fix It and co-founder of Producore.With nearly 30 years in the software industry, Max shares insights from his diverse career across technologies and domains. He discusses why so many software proj…

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451: Meredith Olson—Better Education Now 1:33:03

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Meredith Olson is president of Vela, a nonprofit that funds everyday entrepreneurs who are ditching the traditional school model in favor of something a little more… flexible. Vela doesn't run schools—it supports people creating their own. From homeschool co-ops to microschools in living rooms and libraries, Vela empowers parents, students, and ent…

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93: Cracking the Code of Human Behavior in an AI-Driven Future with Blake Eastman 53:21

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What does poker, psychology, and AI have in common? Blake Eastman. From teaching forensic psychology at CUNY to coaching elite poker players, and now running cutting-edge AI companies, Blake has built a career around decoding human behavior. In this episode, Sean and Blake dive deep into the nonverbal cues leaders often miss, the hidden org charts …

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Luniel de Beer, Co-Author of Ready: Why Most Software Projects Fail and How to Fix It 1:16:40

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In this episode of the Leanpub Podcast, Len Epp interviews Luniel de Beer, co-author of Ready: Why Most Software Projects Fail and How to Fix It and co-founder of Producore. Luniel explains why so many software projects fail due to poor preparation, misaligned expectations, and weak communication between business and development teams. He shares in…

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450: Elaine Culotti—California is in Real Trouble 1:26:02

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Serial entrepreneur, lipstick farmer, and season 2 undercover billionaire Elaine Culotti unleashes a no-holds-barred critique of California's downward spiral. From endless red tape and anti-business policies to the sluggish response to the Palisades fire, Elaine argues that leadership under Gavin Newsom has been nothing short of disastrous. She doe…

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92: The Power of Live Events: Turning Connection Into Competitive Advantage with Wendy Porter 47:11

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Live events aren’t just “nice to have.” They’re the highest ROI activity a leader can invest in—accelerating trust, building culture, and creating connections that no email or Zoom call can replace. In this episode, Sean Patton sits down with Wendy Porter—founder of Wendy Porter Events, vice chair of the Live Event Coalition, and a powerhouse with …

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Romano Roth, Author of The Cybernetic Enterprise 1:04:03

4M ago1:04:03

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In this episode of the Leanpub Podcast, Len Epp interviews Romano Roth, author of The Cybernetic Enterprise: How to Build a Future-Ready Organization. Roth, a leading thinker in cybernetic transformation, discusses how enterprises can evolve beyond the “fast team, slow enterprise” dilemma that hinders large organizations. He explains how principles…