Best Alex Perry On Fire Podcasts (2025)

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The Guest Who Changed My Life: Aaron Lazar Returns 1:03:38

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6d ago1:03:38

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Eight months after our first conversation, Aaron Lazarreturns to share how he's found peace living with ALS through spiritual surrender rather than fighting. We discuss his journey from Broadway actor chasing external success to discovering that miracles happen when you stop pushing and start flowing with life. Aaron reveals there are now 63 docume…

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Derek Bell: from Ferrari F1 debut at Monza to five Le Mans wins 1:01:03

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A whirlwind rise to Formula 1 with its most famous team in the 1960s, and one of the greatest sportscar racing drivers in the world during the ‘70s and ‘80s, Derek Bell has established an incredible legacy in motorsport. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Derek talks about being personally picked by Enzo Ferrari to make his Formula 1 debut for the team at t…

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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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Alex Perry in Flow: Your Questions Answered 16:12

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What does it mean to be 'in flow' versus 'on fire'? AlexPerry breaks down the difference and shares why flow is the ultimate goal for sustainable success and happiness. This Q&A episode delivers practical answers about finding work-life balance, letting go of control, breaking freefrom people-pleasing, and navigating career transitions without losi…

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Franco Colapinto: Buenos Aires boy who made F1 breakthrough 49:11

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Franco Colapinto didn’t take long to make a name for himself in Formula 1. He became the first Argentine F1 driver in 23 years when he debuted with Williams in 2024. It only took him two races to then become the first Argentine points scorer in the sport since 1982. More than a year since his incredible breakthrough, and now racing for Alpine, Fran…

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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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When Everything Changes: New Parents On Their Shared Purpose 1:02:34

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Five months into parenthood, Andrew Welker and Bri Forrest are still figuring it out. In this episode of Alex Perry on Fire, they reveal how having baby Goldie changed absolutely everything about their relationship, their identities, and their daily lives. From feeling lonely at their own ranch to questioning who they are now as parents, they share…

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Graeme Lowdon: getting Cadillac on-track in F1 55:53

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Six months before their first race, the new Cadillac Formula 1 Team is already moving fast. The drivers have been signed, the car is being developed on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and engineers are running simulations to prepare for Grand Prix racing. Leading Cadillac to the Formula 1 grid is Team Principal Graeme Lowdon, who knows how to lau…

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450: Elaine Culotti—California is in Real Trouble 1:32:27

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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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The Harder Work: What Comes After Your Breakthrough 47:00

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What nobody tells you about personal growth: the real work often begins after your breakthrough. In this deeply personal episode, Elliott Perry discusses his post-Ayahuasca integration challenges, the difficulty of maintaining stability while seeking growth, and why feeling "good enough" can be harder than pushing through crisis. We explore the par…

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Gabriel Bortoleto: ‘my dream was so big’ - the long journey to F1 55:39

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Aged 11, Gabriel Bortoleto left Brazil, determined to make it in motorsport. His family’s passion, hard work and sacrifice gave him a start. His talent saw him accelerate towards a racing career. A two-time World Champion saw he was special, and helped guide him to Formula 1. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Gabriel looks back at his childhood, how his pa…

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449: Theo Von—A Troubled White 1:34:52

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Comedian, podcaster, and self-described “troubled white” Theo Von joins the party for a candid discussion about the bone he found on his way to the studio, what he was manifesting during the Lion’s Portal, and why he loves ‘Merica. There’s a little wrestling, a little recovery, and lot of talk of a new Mike and Theo Antique Road Show-type show feat…

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We're Back: The Summer That Wasn't a Vacation 18:20

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The Alex Perry on Fire podcast is back and Alex returnswith brutal honesty about why he needed a break. Instead of only beaches and relaxation, his summer became an intense journey of breaking 20-year patterns, learning to slow down from "Ferrari speed," and rebuilding after burnout. This vulnerable comeback episode explores what happens when perso…

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Fred Vasseur: Ferrari’s ‘next step’ with Lewis Hamilton + Charles Leclerc 58:43

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‘Pressure is the best motivation for all of us’. Fred Vasseur knows all about pressure. He leads Formula 1’s most storied team. At the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the tifosi – Ferrari’s passionate fans – want to see Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton on the podium. But what they, the rest of Italy and Ferrari fans all over the world really want Vas…

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James Hinchcliffe: F1TV expert on surviving ovals + being inspired by Villeneuve 54:19

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Today he's on F1TV giving us expert racing insight. But 10 years ago, James Hinchcliffe suffered a near-fatal accident during practice for the 2015 Indy500, which left many people doubting that his racing career could continue. A year later, he scored a sensational pole position at the very same racetrack. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, James talks thro…

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448: Sheree Utash—It’s Only the Best School in America 1:15:39

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Mike chats with Dr. Sheree Utash, Ed.D., president of WSU Tech and a national leader in workforce education. They talk about how she reinvented a community college into a national model for workforce development, her role in taking Mike’s S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and shaping it into the mikeroweWORKS curriculum, and why she believes skilled trades are key…

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447: Tommy Mello—The Secret Sauce is the Grind 1:36:03

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Tommy Mello founded A1 Garage Door Service—a 100 million-plus-dollar business. Tommy shares how he went from reselling Bowflex, cleaning pools, and painting garage doors to building one of the largest home service companies in the country. He talks about the hustle, the screw-ups, and the systems that helped him scale, including his no-nonsense app…

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446: Nick Searcy—Justify This 1:22:42

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Actor, director, and pseudo-troublemaker Nick Searcy is back! Nick recounts what he saw at the Capitol on January 6 and why he made Capital Punishment and its sequel, The War on Truth. Also discussed is Nick’s unfiltered memoir, Justify This: A Career Without Compromise, where he shares stories from his long career in Hollywood, and a new project a…

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Jacky Ickx: Belgium’s F1 + Le Mans legend 43:09

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Jacky Ickx didn’t grow up wanting to be a racing driver, so how did he become Belgium’s most successful Formula 1 driver and one of the most versatile racers in the history of motorsport? Competing in all types of cars and competitions, not only did Jacky win eight F1 races and finish runner-up in the Drivers’ Standings twice, he was also a serial …

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Adrian Reynard: a founding father of Brawn GP + Mercedes 58:49

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Adrian Reynard's motor racing outfit were one of the best in the world during the 1980s and '90s – winning multiple championships across Formula 3000, F3 and IndyCar. Reynard Racing Cars also held an impressive record of winning the first race of every major single-seater competition they entered. But when Adrian helped create the British American …

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445: Coffee with Mom—They Had Their Way with My Right Hip 1:08:10

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America’s Grandmother stops by to discuss the haunting melody of Adagio for Strings, dropping one’s phone in the toilet, and Peggy’s handsy masseuse. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors PureTalk.com/Rowe Get a Samsung Galaxy A36 for FREE with a $35 qualifying plan. TrumanBoot.com Use code MIKE for 15% off. SkillsUSA.org/mike Join the skilled trade m…

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Alex Albon: changing people's perceptions 48:32

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Alex Albon went into 2025 facing one big question. With the arrival of Carlos Sainz at Williams, how would he measure up against his most competitive teammate since racing alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull? So far, Alex has answered that question on track – having the edge over Carlos in qualifying and on race day in the first half of the season…

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444: Jack Teetor—Blind Faith to Blind Logic 1:14:46

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Filmmaker Jack Teetor joins to discuss his new documentary, Blind Logic, about his granduncle, Ralph Teetor, who revolutionized the automotive industry. From inventing cruise control to influencing the development of the automatic transmission, Ralph was an automotive visionary, which is ironic since he did all that while being blind since childhoo…

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Perry McCarthy: driving for 90s non-starters Andrea Moda 1:15:53

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He drove for one of the least competitive teams in F1 history. He never started a race. Just making it to Formula 1 was ‘a million to one’ shot for Perry McCarthy. Through extraordinary determination, he did it. When his raw talent behind the wheel was spotted at his local racetrack, McCarthy set his sights on racing at the top. He worked on a Nort…

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443: Rick Perry—The Fight of a Lifetime 1:52:44

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Former Texas Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry stops by to talk about two things most folks wouldn't expect in the same sentence—AI data farms and psychedelic therapy. Perry breaks down why the Lone Star State is set to become a digital powerhouse for AI server farms and what that means for energy, jobs, and infrastructure. Then the con…

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Anthony Davidson: reaching the pinnacle through talent + testing 1:14:01

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Racing twice in 2002 with Minardi and once again three years later with BAR Honda in 2005, Anthony Davidson’s Formula 1 career had a few false starts. But in 2007, he finally got a full-time shot with Super Aguri. Although his F1 career ended just over a year later, Anthony is rightly proud to have reached the top of motorsport. Speaking to Tom Cla…

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442: Salena Zito—America's Journalist 1:38:20

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Salena Zito is a prolific author, award-winning reporter, and our great friend. No one knows the heartland like Salena, and she’s here to discuss the future of AI and the energy needed to pursue it, the sudden resurgence of interest in the skilled trades and how Pennsylvania is helping lead the way, and her brand-new book, Butler: The Untold Story …

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F1 at Downing Street - with the UK Prime Minister, James Vowles, Oliver Bearman + Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon 23:27

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To celebrate 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer invited drivers, Team Principals and others from the sport to 10 Downing Street - the heart of government in the UK. In a special episode of F1 Beyond The Grid, the Prime Minister tells Tom Clarkson why he's 'proud' of the sport's success and its £12bn annual…

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Elliott Perry: Discovering Happiness Beyond Ego 22:29

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After a year of intensive therapy and inner work, Elliott Perry shares his profound transformation from anxiety-driven success to authentic happiness. He reveals how weekly therapy sessions slowly chipped away at decades of suppressed emotions and childhood programming, leading to a recent experience in Costa Rica that showed him what life looks li…

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Lando Norris: raising his game 43:11

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This episode is brought to you by Dropbox Dash, an official technology partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team. Now a multiple race winner, podium finisher and polesitter, Lando Norris is ready to take the next step in his Formula 1 career and become World Champion. To do so in 2025, he’ll have to beat his equally talented teammate Oscar Piastri. But…

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Brad Pitt: becoming Sonny Hayes for F1 The Movie 26:56

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For F1 The Movie, Brad Pitt lived the high-speed life of a Formula 1 driver. He drove with seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton. He learned to race. He spent years shooting scenes at racetracks around the world. The result is what he calls ‘the most visceral feeling you will get in a race car of anything put on film’ - F1 The Movie, in cinemas …

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441: Jillian Michaels—Keeping It (Very) Real 1:19:11

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Jillian Michaels is a renowned fitness expert, television personality, podcaster, and bestselling author known most for her role on The Biggest Loser. She has built a global brand around health, wellness, and personal empowerment through fitness.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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Isack Hadjar: ‘I’m a fighter’ 39:46

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He took some blows on his climb to Formula 1. Now Isack Hadjar is toe-to-toe with the heavyweights. Hadjar’s first F1 race was over before it began, as he slid off the track on a rain-soaked day in Australia. He tells Tom Clarkson how previous setbacks helped him get back on his feet, and establish himself as one of the best young drivers in the sp…

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440: David Mamet—Whore That I Am 1:37:58

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Arguably America’s greatest living playwright, David Mamet, drops by to discuss movies, theater, philosophy, and his new book, The Disenlightenment: Politics, Horror, and Entertainment, in which he offers sharp insights into American culture, politics, and the art of storytelling. WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS MARKED EXPLICIT as the language gets quite …

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Year One Reflections: You are Never Alone 13:22

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One year - countless stories of resilience. In this special anniversary episode of Alex Perry on Fire, Alex opens up about the "river below the river"—those hidden struggles we all carry but never share, and why his twin brother Elliott's journey from rock bottom to finding light changed everything for their family. After a year of raw conversation…

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LEGENDS: Emerson Fittipaldi’s ‘courage’ + ‘risk’ to become World Champion 47:55

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Emerson Fittipaldi made history with Lotus in 1972 by becoming the first Brazilian to win the Formula 1 World Championship. In 1974, he won the title again with McLaren. Emerson’s achievements on track are legendary, but his actions off track are just as iconic. In a special F1 Beyond The Grid Legends episode, Emerson tells Tom Clarkson why he refu…

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439: Codie Sanchez Wants to Make You Financially Free 1:32:32

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New York Times bestselling author Codie Sanchez has a background working in finance but gave up Wall Street for Main Street. She is a blue-collar entrepreneur and investor known for buying and growing “boring” cash-flow businesses like laundromats and car washes. She founded Contrarian Thinking to help others achieve financial freedom through uncon…