97 Habits Podcast
Episodes
Shohei Ohtani
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers—the two-way marvel who just did something baseball had literally never seen bef...
Roy Williams
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re walking into the gym with Coach Roy Williams—country drawl, plaid jacket, and a whistle that turned practices into track meets. From s...
Dean Smith
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re stepping onto the hardwood with coach Dean Smith of North Carolina—two-time national champion, mentor to legends, and the mastermind o...
Taylor Swift
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re stepping onto a stadium stage with Taylor Swift—a songwriter who turned feelings into an empire, a performer who sells out nights in a...
Andy Reid
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re stepping onto the sideline with Coach Andy Reid—play-sheet the size of a beach towel, legendary mustache, and a résumé that reads li...
Michael Jackson
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re stepping onto a glittering stage with one of the most influential entertainers in history. From the Jackson 5 to the moonwalk, to record...
Sage Steele
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about Sage Steele—the former ESPN broadcaster who went from small-market stand-ups to anchoring SportsCenter and hosting some ...
Joyce Meyer
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about Joyce Meyer—the pastor, author, and voice behind “Enjoying Everyday Life.” Whether you’ve heard her on TV, radio, ...
Adam Vinatieri
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about the most clutch field goal kicker in NFL history: Adam Vinatieri of the Patriots and the Colts. Four Super Bowl rings, gam...
Dr. Tony Evans
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about Dr. Tony Evans—pastor, author, and founder of The Urban Alternative. He started with a small Bible study in Dallas and b...
Billy Beane
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re stepping into the front office with the man who helped change baseball without ever coming to the plate during playoff time—Billy Bean...
Nick Saban
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re stepping onto the practice field with a legend known for discipline and results: the architect of “The Process.” Whether you love Al...
Roger Clemens
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re taking the mound with “The Rocket” himself. Love him or hate him, you can’t argue with his resume: 2-Time World Series Champion, 7...
Charles Stanley
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about one of the most influential pastors and teachers of the last century. For over 50 years, he led First Baptist Church of A...
Chris Gardner
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about Chris Gardner. You might know his story from the Will Smith movie The Pursuit of Happyness. But behind the Hollywood dram...
Viktor Frankl
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Viktor Frankl faced one of the darkest chapters in human history yet came out with wisdom that still inspires millions. He was an Austrian psychiatris...
King Solomon
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re traveling way back in history to look at the life of Solomon, one of the most famous kings in the Bible. He was known for his wisdom, h...
Jim Davis
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about Jim Davis, the creator of Garfield—that lasagna-loving, Monday-hating, lazy cat many of us know and love. We’ll explo...
Charlie Kirk
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie was truly an American hero, and died doing what he loved. Speaking to students about their faith, encouraging them to get married and start ...
Abraham Lincoln
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about one of the most legendary leaders in American history—Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. He’s ...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about one of the greatest leaders in American history—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. When you hear his name, you probably think of...
John F. Kennedy
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about a man who inspired a generation with his words, his vision, and his courage. He was young, charismatic, and full of energy...
Geraldo Rivera
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about a man who’s been on your TV for more than five decades. He’s been a lawyer, a reporter, a war correspondent, a daytime...
Jeff Bezos
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re diving into the story of a man who changed the way we shop, read, and think about space exploration—Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon...
Captain "Sully" Sullenberger
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about a man who became a hero in less than four minutes—Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. On January 15, 2009, US Air...
Herb Cohen
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about a man who literally taught the world how to negotiate—Herb Cohen. He was called the “world’s best negotiator” by ...
Lou Holtz
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about a man who became one of the most iconic and inspiring college football coaches of all time—Lou Holtz. If you know colle...
Dr. Ben Carson
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about someone who went from the bottom of his class to one of the most celebrated surgeons in the world—Dr. Ben Carson. If you...
John D. Rockefeller
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rockefeller didn’t start rich. He was born in 1839 in upstate New York and grew up in a family that struggled financially. His father was often away...
Jim Gaffigan
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He’s made audiences laugh on Netflix, in sold-out theaters, and even at Carnegie Hall. But here’s the thing—Jim’s story isn’t just about lau...
Jim Abbott
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about a man who threw one of the most inspiring no-hitters in baseball history—Jim Abbott. But here’s the twist: Jim Abbott ...
Michael Jordan
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about Michael Jordan, or as Kobe Bryant called him, "Black Jesus." Michael Jordan’s résumé is nothing short of le...
Jesus
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're religious or not, the life of Jesus shows what can happen when your habits match your purpose. He built His life around quiet time,...
Brad Pitt
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad didn’t start out in Hollywood. He was born in a small town in Oklahoma, and raised in Springfield, Missouri. By the time he was in college st...
Will Smith
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will Smith’s story is about confidence, risk-taking, relentless work, reinvention, and persistence through failure. He’s proof that you can start ...
Johnny Carson
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He redefined late-night television. For 30 years, he made millions of people laugh before they went to bed. He was the king of The Tonight Show.Carson...
Matthew McConaughey
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew McConaughey’s story is about trusting yourself, reinventing when you need to, and not being afraid to bet on your future. It’s about sayin...
Elvis
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elvis Presley grew up poor in a small town, raised by hardworking parents who didn’t have much money but gave him faith, love, and music. As a boy, ...
Tom Selleck
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before Tom was Thomas Magnum, the cool private investigator from Magnum, P.I., he was just a tall kid from California with dreams of playing pro baske...
Thomas Jefferson
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jefferson wasn’t just the third President of the United States—he was an author, inventor, farmer, architect, and a man with an endless curiosity ...
Kid Rock
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kid Rock’s career proves that success isn’t about fitting in—it’s about standing out. It’s about working harder than anyone else, staying tr...
Babe Ruth
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Babe Ruth swung, he didn’t swing for singles. He swung for the fences. In an era where most players aimed just to get on base, Babe had a “go...
Morgan Freeman
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s the wild part—Morgan Freeman didn’t get his big break in movies until he was 50 years old. That’s right, five decades into his life, he...
Jessica Biel
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Jessica Biel—actor, producer, fitness entrepreneur, and philanthropic force. You might know her from 7th Hea...
Justin Timberlake
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is about a guy who went from Mouseketeer to music mogul. From boy band to solo icon. And yes—from wardrobe malfunctions with Janet...
Eli Lilly
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eli Lilly was a pharmacist, a soldier, a dreamer, and a doer. He didn’t start with billions. He didn’t start with a lab team. He started with a ha...
Peyton Manning
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re diving into the habits and mindset of one of football’s greatest quarterbacks—Peyton Manning. Whether you’re a Colts fan, a Bronc...
Loni Anderson
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might remember her as the glamorous, ultra-capable Jennifer Marlowe on the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati. She was smart, stylish, and sharp—and in ...
Burt Reynolds
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about Burt Reynolds. Yep, the mustached, stunt-driving, fast-talking, charismatic movie star who defined cool for an entire g...
John Wooden
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about a man who changed the game—literally. John Wooden wasn’t just a basketball coach—he was a mentor, a teacher, and a ...
Kobe Bryant
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kobe was more than a basketball player. He was a mindset. He was a movement. He had habits that made him legendary—not just because he won five NBA ...
Cosmo Kramer
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kramer didn’t copy anyone. He had his own walk, his own style, his own ideas. He had the habit of thinking outside the box… even if the box was &q...
Tiger Woods
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tiger's Dad would hit golf balls in the garage while Tiger watched from his high chair. He was so mesmerized that he stopped eating. His Mom h...
Michael Scott
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about Michael Scott, Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton. Some might call him a walking HR violation. Others? A genius wrapped...
Larry Bird
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about one of the greatest trash talkers, toughest competitors, and most unstoppable shooters the NBA has ever seen—Larry Bird. Larry ha...
Frank Siller
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we dive into the life of Frank Siller, the man you see on TV interviewing celebrities, who turned his grief into a mission, and built Tunnel to ...
Princes Diana
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diana had a habit of connection. She could walk into a room and make everyone feel like they mattered. Nurses, presidents, or photographers—it didn’...
Billy Graham
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Billy was a farm boy from North Carolina who became one of the most trusted voices in the world. He wasn’t flashy. He didn’t chase fame. But his h...
Jackie O.
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear the name Jackie O., you might picture a stylish First Lady in big sunglasses, whispering secrets of diplomacy and elegance. But Jackie w...
Rihanna
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From growing up in Barbados to becoming the youngest self-made female billionaire, Rihanna has shown the world that habits, hustle, and heart can take...
Serena Williams
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
But behind the 23 Grand Slam titles and a serve that could knock the fuzz off the ball are some seriously powerful habits that made her one of the gre...
Este Lauder
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Estée started in her uncle’s lab in Queens, mixing creams by hand. She had the habit of going door to door to beauty salons, offering mini facials,...
Mary Kay Ash
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Kay Ash didn’t plan to become a global icon. In fact, for most of her early career, she was just trying to be taken seriously in a world that d...
The Most Interesting Man in the World
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presidents take his birthday off.His business card simply says, "I'll call you."He once brought a knife to a gunfight...just to even the...
Ted Turner
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about one of the boldest, most unfiltered, most fascinating business minds in American history. A man who created a 24-hour new...
Ryne Sandberg
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryno didn’t play for flash. He played for fundamentals. While others might showboat, Sandberg made it a habit to hustle to first base—even on rout...
Ronald Regan
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before he was the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan was a sportscaster, an actor, a military officer, and a two-term governor. But no...
David Sandler
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Sandler changed the sales world by replacing pressure with permission, stress with structure, and scripts with habits. His system is still used ...
Ben Franklin
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode’s about a man who didn’t just help build a country—he helped build the idea of self-improvement itself. He was a founding fat...
Bill Veek
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how Bill creatively transformed the fan experience in professional sports and turned baseball games into pure entertainment. He once gave away f...
Hulk Hogan
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?" If you grew up in the 80's you remember Hulk Hogan. You might know him as Thunderlips in Rocky 3....
Ozzy Osbourne
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we morn the loss of the once frontman of Black Sabbath, who is credited for creating Heavy Metal music. You've heard the songs "Cra...
Ed Mylett
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your dream dies on the vine? Ed watched his father get sober and turn his life around, so Ed followed his lead and created new hab...
Jack Canfield
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you influence hundreds of millions of people globally, through your books, seminars, and media exposure? And also create the life of your dream...
W. Clement Stone
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did he turn $100 into $500 million? You will be inspired by this rags to riches story.
The Magic of Thinking Big
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to achieve a goal that seems out of reach? Want to know how to do the impossible? Listen to this episode and find out.
Andrew Carnegie
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When he sold Carnegie Steel in 1901 for $480 million, that made him the richest person on earth. That would be the equivalent to $400 billion today. T...
Todd Graves
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Todd bring to life his dream of a chicken finger restaurant and build a $20 Billion net worth in the process? You might be surprised.
Kevin Costner
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go from chasing your dream while doing odd jobs and sleeping in a camper van to people viewing your movies , TV shows and documentaries ove...
Shawn Stevenson
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is about a guy who turned pain into purpose, turned sleepless nights into bestselling books, and turned a simple podcast into a heal...
Fred Smith
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fred wrote a paper in college describing his idea for overnight delivery and got a "C". He had the habit of thinking big and trusting his vi...
Ed McMahon
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might like the prank Ed played on Johnny Carson during the NBA playoffs. For 30 years Ed was Johnny's sidekick on The Tonight Show, and was kn...
Chris Farley
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how Matt Foley, the motivational speaker who lived in a van down by the river, or Tommy Callahan from Tommy Boy made over 150 million peo...
John Daly
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did John win the tournament after hanging out at the Hooters tent near the 17th hole, signing autographs, drinking beer and eating wings with fans...
Pamela Anderson
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Pamela survive sexual abuse as a child, the dark side of fame, and being judged by the world for her every move? You will love her story of re...
Tommy Lee
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Tommy overcome jail, addiction, and dropping out of high school to co-found Motley Crue, then sell over 100 million records worldwide? You mig...
Mike McDaniel
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting canned by the Texans at age 25 and hitting rock bottom, he confronted addiction and turned his life around. He's been sober since 2016 and is ...
Harry Cary
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Cary was the legendary baseball broadcaster known for his infections enthusiasm and for singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during t...
Bo Jackson
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What can we learn from a Heisman Trophy winner, an NFL All-Star and a MLB All-Star? You might be surprised.
Madonna
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did she survive losing her Mom at age 5 from breast cancer, leave her small town in Michigan with $35 and move to New York City to become a global...
Dennis Rodman
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does a crazy guy who doesn't make his high school basketball team win 5 NBA championships and get inducted into the Hall of Fame? You might be...
Pink
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Pink survive her parent's divorce, overdosing at age 15, and a music industry that was trying to make her a bubblegum pop star? Tune it to...
Dr. Casey Means
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do doctors treat symptoms and not the root causes? That's what Dr. Casey Means wanted to know, and built a career out of helping people feel b...
Dr. Jason Fung
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does a kidney doctor in Canada reverse diabetes for thousands and thousands of patients around the world? You will be surprised.
George Eastman
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did George Eastman change the world and create a habit of yours that you might not be aware of? And he also gave away over $100 million to schools...
Megan Ramos
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Megan lose 80 pounds, and reverse her Type-2 Diabetes, Fatty Liver Disease, and PCOS? Not what you might think.
Brett James
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know the secret to one of the most successful songwriters in Nashville? He's written or co-written over 500 songs that have been released,...
Dave Ramsey
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Dave go from bankrupt in his 20's to a net worth of approximately $200 million with 1,450 employees and over 8 million people listening to...
Nikola Tesla
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever used electricity, listened to a radio, used Wi-Fi or a cell phone, you've been impacted by Nikola Tesla. Find out what habits t...
Earl Nightingale
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Earl overcome abandonment, war trauma and years of being unheard? Tune in to find out what habits turned his life around and propelled him to ...