Everybody Pulls The Tarp

Madeline Martin: Developing New Skills, Storytelling, & Learning From Feedback

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with New York Times & international bestselling author Madeline Martin. Madeline is the author of over 40 historical fictio...

Keith Urgo: Helping Teams & Communities Reach Their Full Potential

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew welcomes Fordham University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Keith Urgo back to the show. In his first year as a head coach, Keith led F...

Tom Cleverley: Climbing The Ladder

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with newly retired pro footballer & former Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley. Tom joined Manchester United when he...

Cayce Lynch: From Cold E-Mail To Law Firm Partner

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Cayce Lynch. Cayce is the Administrative Partner at Tyson & Mendes, a national civil litigation law firm. After law sc...

Polina Marinova Pompliano: Studying The World’s Most Successful People & Businesses

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with journalist & author Polina Marinova Pompliano. Polina spent 5 years at Fortune where she wrote over 1,300 articles —...

Austin Ekeler: Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Los Angeles Chargers star running back Austin Ekeler. In 2021 & 2022, Austin led the NFL in total touchdowns and estab...

Brijesh Patel: Building Positive Habits & Achieving Peak Performance

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Brijesh Patel — the Associate Athletic Director & Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University. Brijesh...

Lynne Roberts: Making Today The Bigtime

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with 2023 Pac-12 Coach of the Year Lynne Roberts. Lynne took over a struggling University of Utah Women's Basketball progr...

Damola Adamolekun: Leading P.F. Chang’s To New Heights

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with former P.F. Chang’s CEO Damola Adamolekun. Damola took over as CEO during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic — and led...

Mike Elko: Communicating A Clear Vision

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Duke University Head Football Coach Mike Elko. In 2022, Mike was named ACC Coach of the Year — in just his first season ...

Ben Zobrist: How To Become More Versatile & Adaptable

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with 2x World Series Champion & 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist. In 2000, Ben graduated high school and thought his baseb...

Bob Richey: Building Something That Matters

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Furman University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bob Richey. In six seasons as head coach at Furman, Bob has amassed a .720...

Lee Whitwell: The 2x Pickleball MVP On How To Excel At Something New

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with 2x Major League Pickleball MVP Lee Whitwell. In 2017, Lee’s friend bribed her to play in her first pickleball tournament...

Jim Sonefeld: The Power Of Asking ‘Why Not?’

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Hootie & The Blowfish drummer & 2x Grammy Award winner Jim Sonefeld. In 1989, Jim & bandmates Mark Bryan, Dean...

Betsi Flint: Think Box vs. Play Box

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with 6x AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Champion & Paris 2024 Olympic hopeful Betsi Flint. In 2015, Betsi burst onto the pro beach...

Rand Pecknold: Leading One Of The Greatest Turnarounds In Sports History

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Rand Pecknold, the head coach of the 2023 NCAA National Champion Quinnipiac University Men’s Hockey Team. In 1994, Rand ...

Andrea Bartz: How To Become A More Powerful Storyteller

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew talks with New York Times bestselling author Andrea Bartz. In 2021, Andrea’s thriller novel We Were Never Here became an instant New York Tim...

Charles Leno Jr: Showing Up Consistently

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Washington Commanders star Charles Leno Jr. In January, Charles made his 127th consecutive regular season NFL start—cont...

Carli Lloyd: Cut From The Team To The World's Best Player

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with soccer legend Carli Lloyd. Carli is a 2x World Cup Champion, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, & back-to-back FIFA Women’s W...

Brianna Decker: Finding A Way To Help

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Olympic gold medalist & Team USA Women’s Hockey legend Brianna Decker.  Brianna is a 3x Olympian, 2x MVP in the Wom...

Ryan Lavarnway: Baseball's Most Resilient Player

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with former MLB catcher & 2013 World Series Champion Ryan Lavarnway. Ryan went to Yale University — a school that’s pro...

Chris Kyler: Cooking For 5,000 People A Day

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Chef Chris Kyler. Chris served in the US Navy—where he was part of a team that cooked for 5,000 sailors every single day...

Dan Grunfeld: A Family's Journey From The Holocaust To The NBA & Beyond

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with former pro basketball player and accomplished writer Dan Grunfeld. Dan is the son of former New York Knicks star & NBA...

Scott Braun: Saying Yes To New Opportunities

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with 4x Emmy Award winning broadcaster Scott Braun. Scott is the Executive Producer & Host of Foul Territory — a new digi...

Jesse Serventi: Connecting People Around Common Goals

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Jesse Serventi. Jesse is a founding partner of Renovus Capital, a private equity firm that manages over $1 billion and has...

Ally Schlegel: Navigating New Experiences

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Ally Schlegel. In January, Ally was drafted 23rd overall by the Chicago Red Stars in the 2023 National Women’s Soccer Le...

Herm Edwards: Getting Back To Basics

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Herm Edwards. Herm is a former NFL player, former NFL and college football head coach, and ESPN TV personality. He is also...

Dani Wexelman: Creating Your Own Path

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with journalist and broadcaster Dani Wexelman. Dani is a host on SiriusXM MLB Network Radio, an ESPN play-by-play announcer, SN...

Mark Sullivan: Writing From A Place Of Joy

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Sullivan. Mark is the acclaimed author of 18 novels, including the #1 New York T...

Dr. Kamali Thompson: Chasing Two Dreams At The Same Time

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Dr. Kamali Thompson, a retired national champion fencer and orthopedic surgery resident. In 2016, Kamali won a fencing nat...

Betsy Julien: The 5th & 6th Grade Teacher Whose Class Has Raised Over $500,000

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with elementary school teacher Betsy Julien. Betsy’s 5th & 6th grade class has raised over $500,000 to build a wheelchair...

Josh Lindblom: Family, Leadership, & Life Lessons From A Baseball Journey

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with newly retired MLB pitcher Josh Lindblom. Over the course of 15 years, Josh played for six MLB teams and two teams in the K...

Alana Beard: Taking The Untraditional Path

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with WNBA champion, philanthropist, & entrepreneur Alana Beard. Alana is a 4x WNBA All-Star, 2x WNBA Defensive Player of th...

Shea McGee: Seeing The Possibilities

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Shea McGee. Shea is the founder of Studio McGee, McGee & Co, and the star of the hit Netflix series Dream Home Makeove...

Howard Katzenberg: The Non-Linear Career Path

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with technology entrepreneur Howard Katzenberg. Howard is the founder of financial technology startup Glean AI, a platform that...

Ryan Ellis: Racing To A Dream Career

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with NASCAR driver Ryan Ellis. Ryan has raced part-time for most of his career while maintaining other jobs on the side to make...

Dustin Kerns: Building A Winning Mindset And A Comeback Mentality

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Appalachian State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dustin Kerns. In his first 3 seasons at App State, Dustin led t...

Rudy Rocourt: Launching A Startup To Solve A Big Challenge

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with entrepreneur Rudy Rocourt. Rudy is the founder & CEO of Jetli Transfer. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti devastated ...

David Livermore: Working With People Who Have Different Opinions Than You

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with renowned social scientist David Livermore. David is the author of the new book Digital, Diverse & Divided: How to Talk...

Tara Lipinski: Excelling When The Spotlight Is On

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski. In 1998, at the age of 15 years old, Tara became the youngest individual gold medalis...

Mike Mills: Building One Of The Greatest Bands Of All-Time

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills. R.E.M. played their first show in 1980 at an abandoned church in Athens, Georgia. Over the next 3+ ...

Olaf Kolzig: Lifting Others Up

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with 2x NHL All-Star & former Washington Capitals star Olaf Kolzig. Olie’s NHL career spanned 17 seasons and he recorded ...

Sharon Price John: Going For The Possible (Even If It's Not Probable)

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Build-A-Bear President & CEO Sharon Price John. Sharon took the reins at Build-A-Bear in 2013 and in just a few short ...

Shayna Bergman: Helping Leaders Reach Their Full Potential

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Executive & Leadership Coach Shayna Bergman. Shayna is an expert in helping parents in leadership and executive roles ...

Regan Smith: Trusting Your Instincts

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Olympic swimmer Regan Smith. Regan is just 20 years old and fresh off winning 3 Olympic medals at the 2020 Tokyo Games. La...

Tom Hassell: How To Lead With Optimism, Speed, And Adaptability

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks to Tom Hassell. Tom is the president at Life is Good, a lifestyle apparel brand on a mission to spread the power of optimism. T...

Jenna Bandy: Going Above And Beyond To Inspire Others

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Jenna Bandy. Jenna has amassed newfound fame and over 1 million TikTok followers with entertaining videos of her basketbal...

Mike Richter: Performing Your Best When It Counts

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with New York Rangers legend and Stanley Cup Champion Mike Richter. Mike is a 3x NHL All-Star and won over 300 games. In 1994, ...

Jennifer Moss: Leading The Fight Against Burnout

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Jennifer Moss, a world renowned international speaker and expert on workplace wellness and happiness.  Jennifer is the au...

Jerome Tang: Winning The Day

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with new Kansas State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jerome Tang. Before joining Kansas State earlier this year, Jero...

Matt Smith: Maximizing Your Potential

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with professional footballer Matt Smith. At age 18, Matt was released from a football training program and thought that might s...

Jeffrey Douville: Leading With Passion, Purpose, And Accountability

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffrey Douville is a global supply chain and logistics executive with over 35 years of experience leading logistics teams in the U.S. Army and variou...

David Flink: Building A Movement To Empower Students With Learning Differences

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with David Flink. David is the Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer of Eye to Eye, a national nonprofit on a mission to help...

Alan Stein Jr: Sustaining Success, Managing Stress, And Overcoming Burnout

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew welcomes world-renowned performance coach, speaker, and author Alan Stein Jr. back to the show. Over a span of 15 years, Alan worked ...

Kristine Lilly: Focusing On The Details

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with 2x World Cup Champion and 2x Olympic gold medalist Kristine Lilly.  Kristine played for the US in 4 different decades, ho...

Stephen Nogosek: Controlling What You Can Control

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with New York Mets pitcher Stephen Nogosek. Stephen has had a great start to his 2022 season—but despite his success he has m...

Kara Goldin: Creating Your Own Opportunities

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Kara Goldin. Kara is the founder of Hint, the leading unsweetened flavored water brand loved by millions. In 2004, Kara wa...

Joe Garner: Growing Your Network And Pushing Big Ideas Forward

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with 6x New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner.  Joe is one of the premier historians on media and pop culture. He has c...

Nido Qubein: Finding Your Calling

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew sits down with Dr. Nido Qubein. Nido came to the United States as a teenager with only $50 dollars in his pocket. He became a success...

Scott Miller: How To Be A Better Leader

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with bestselling author and leadership expert Scott Miller.  Scott has spent the last 26 years working at world renowned leade...

Elana Meyers Taylor: How To Push Through Adversity

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with 5x Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor.  Earlier this year, Elana tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving at the Bei...

Rick Sessinghaus: Why Curiosity Is The Key To Peak Performance

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with golf swing and mindset coach Dr. Rick Sessinghaus about the role mental and emotional skills play in sports, business, and...

Jennifer Azzi: How To Train Like A Champion

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with basketball legend and Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Azzi. In 1990, Jennifer led Stanford University to a National Champio...

Ryanne Janca: Pivoting Your Career & Building An Influencer Business

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with lifestyle blogger and influencer Ryanne Janca. In 2018, Ryanne was working as a corporate recruiter when she was forced to...

Rob Lawless: Meeting 10,000 New People

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Rob Lawless. Rob is on a personal mission to meet 10,000 new people one-on-one for one hour. Rob launched the Robs10KFrien...

Howard Behar: Leading Starbucks From 28 Stores To A Coffee Giant

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Howard Behar, the retired president of Starbucks North America and the founding president of Starbucks International. Howa...

Sydney Collier: Overcoming Challenges With Positivity

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Team USA Paralympian Sydney Collier.  At age 7 Sydney was diagnosed with Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, an extremely rare life-th...

Kirsten Bernthal Booth: Planning For Success

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew is joined by 3x National Coach of the Year & Creighton University Head Volleyball Coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth. In 2002, Kirsten ...

Kate Colgan: Leading The World's Largest Student-Run Philanthropy

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks with Penn State student Kate Colgan. Kate is the Executive Director for THON, the world’s largest student-run philanthropy. E...

Jason Keller: Maximizing Your Creativity & Productivity

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew is joined by acclaimed screenwriter and playwright Jason Keller. Jason has written some of Hollywood’s biggest hits while working w...

Elise Menaker: The Power Of Storytelling

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew is joined by Elise Menaker. Elise is a broadcaster for Big Ten Network and the Chicago Cubs Marquee Sports Network. Her energy is off...

Cristo Fernández: Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew is joined by actor and Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández. Cristo plays the beloved character Dani Rojas in the hit TV series Ted Lasso.  In jus...

Matt Stover: Excelling Under Pressure

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew is joined by 2x Super Bowl Champion Matt Stover. One of the all-time great place kickers in NFL history, Matt retired after the 2009 ...

Tessa Virtue: The Olympic Experience

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew welcomes 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Tessa Virtue back to the show.  Andrew and Tessa explore her emotions heading into the first Winte...

Claire Lerner: Teaching Kids To Lead, Collaborate, & Adapt

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew talks with author & child development expert Claire Lerner. Claire is a trained clinical social worker and psychotherapist—she’s worked...

Jason Cabinda: Leading On And Off The Field

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew is joined by Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda. Jason is a nominee for the NFL’s 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Considered the ...

Michaela Onyenwere: A Fast Start

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew talks with 2021 WNBA Rookie of the Year Michaela Onyenwere.  Selected 6th overall by the New York Liberty in the 2021 WNBA Draft, Michaela led...

84 Book Recommendations

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew shares info about the all-new Everybody Pulls The Tarp Book Recommendation List which you can access for free: http://www.everybodypullsthetarp...

Brad Feinberg: Process Over Result

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew talks with Brad Feinberg, a professional sports bettor and NBC Sports Philadelphia on-air betting expert. Brad has made his living as a full-ti...

Chris Kanik: The Chemist, Comedian, & CEO

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew talks to the entrepreneur behind a product Time Magazine named one of the best inventions of 2021. Chris Kanik is the CEO & Found...

Jaelin Kauf: Visualizing Victory

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jaelin Kauf is one of the top female mogul skiers in the world—and the fastest woman on the moguls World Cup circuit. Hard at work preparing for the...

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong: Believing In Yourself

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew sits down with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. Jennifer writes books on pop culture history and her work has appe...

Elliott Avent: Creating And Sustaining A Winning Culture

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew sits down with Elliott Avent, one of the most successful college baseball coaches in history. Avent is 1 of only 10 active coaches to...

Sylvia Hoffman: Becoming Great At Something New

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sylvia Hoffman started bobsledding in 2018 with no previous experience in the sport. In just 2 years, Sylvia became the top brakewoman for USA Bobsled...

Conor McDermott-Mostowy: Racing To The Olympics

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Conor McDermott-Mostowy is a Team USA speed skater and a US National Champion.  One of the biggest rising stars in his sport, Conor is hard at work t...

Maddie Hall: Launching A Startup To Fight Climate Change

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maddie Hall is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the co-founder & CEO of Living Carbon, a biotech startup building genetically engineered trees to ...

Danielle Walker: Overcoming Personal Challenges

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle Walker is a 3x New York Times bestselling author, health advocate, and a self-trained chef. Diagnosed with a severe case of an incurable auto...

Chris Helfrich: Solving Problems With Creativity And Imagination

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Helfrich is the master of using creativity and imagination to solve problems. As CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation, Chris led an effor...

Ryan Clark: Preparing Like A Champion

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Clark is a Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, NFL Analyst, and an MMA commentator. After signing with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agen...

Kelly Stumpe: The Mom Reshaping The Auto Industry

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In just over a year, Kelly Stumpe built a thriving new business and a vibrant online community with 200,000 Instagram followers and a YouTube channel ...

Mickey Jannis: Creating Your Own Path To Success

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When the Tampa Bay Rays cut Mickey Jannis after his second minor league season he made the bold decision to develop a knuckleball—one of the rarest ...

Jessie & Bryan McFarland: Maximizing Your Productivity And Purpose

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew sits down with 3x5 Life founders Jessie and Bryan McFarland for a conversation about ways to maximize your productivity, improve decision-makin...

Doshia Woods: Asking For Feedback

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

University of Denver Women's Basketball Head Coach Doshia Woods started asking her players for feedback on how she was doing as a coach—and she...

Emily Jabbour: Anything Is Possible When A Community Unites

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the COVID-19 crisis on the rise in early 2020, the city of Hoboken, NJ was the first city in the US to implement a curfew and stay-at-home orders...

Micah Shrewsberry: Taking On A New Challenge

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a successful run as an assistant coach in the NBA and at two nationally ranked college programs, Micah Shrewsberry has taken the reins as the ne...

Tim Dickson: Powering Positive Change

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When longtime tech executive Tim Dickson was offered the opportunity to return to his home state of Wisconsin as the Chief Information Officer of Gene...

Alan Stein Jr: High-Performance Secrets To Raise Your Game

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

World-renowned performance coach, speaker, and author Alan Stein Jr. has spent his career working with the best of the best. For more than 15 years, A...

Courtney Banghart: On The Other Side Of Adversity Is Growth

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Named one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders in 2015 by Fortune Magazine, University of North Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Bang...

The Olympic Journey: A Lifetime of Work

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past year, Andrew has talked to many of the world's most successful people—including 10 Olympians who have won a combined 16 gold meda...

Brad Stone: I Talked To Hundreds of People

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over three years, bestselling author & Bloomberg journalist Brad Stone traversed the globe talking to hundreds of people—his mission: uncover th...