Mentor Buffet
Episodes
MARTA POZZAN: You don't have to know what comes next
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Creative icon Marta Pozzan joins host Alexi Pappas to talk about femininity, what it means to be your true self, and why creation is her orientation t...
How do I let go of trying to be perfect?
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi answers listeners' advice questions about being busy, comparing yourself to others, and trying new things. She also offers tips on how to avoid ...
KRISTEN FAULKNER: Set goals that make you grow
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Faulkner, the two-time Olympic champion cyclist, joins host and fellow Olympian Alexi Pappas to discuss the decision of leaving her thriving c...
DAN LaMORTE: Don't Numb Your Pain
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dan LaMorte, comedian and ultramarathoner, joins host Alexi Pappas to discuss mentorship (and the lack of mentorship) in the comedy world. He encourag...
Am I pretty enough?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi answers listeners' advice questions about confidence, cohabitating with the in-laws, and how to break a bad habit.
JACQUELINE NOVAK: Enjoy the particular suffering you’ve worked so hard to have
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline Novak is a comedian and writer and actor. Her show “Get On Your Knees” was a smash hit and in 2024 it became a Netflix comedy special. ...
MOLLY SEIDEL: How to be there for yourself
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel joins host Alexi Pappas on Mentor Buffet to discuss her transition into the ultramarathon. She shares about the p...
Writer PAT REGAN: Finding Your Voice
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Regan is a TV writer for the hit shows Hacks and Overcompensating. He co-hosts the podcast Seek Treatment with Cat Cohen. He's writing a book righ...
Can I change the world?
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi answers listeners' questions about how to combat disillusionment, how to deal with crumbling New Year's Resolutions, and how to choose whose ad...
VICTORIA PARIS: How to be your true self online and otherwise for social media success
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Social media star Victoria Paris joins host Alexi Pappas on Mentor Buffet to discuss her internet origin story and how her relationship to social medi...
RAINN WILSON: Attention Is Devotion
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rainn Wilson joins host Alexi Pappas for the second time on Mentor Buffet, this time to discuss spiritual tools for modern living. Rainn shares his pa...
BLAKE MYCOSKIE: More Connection and Less Performance, in Business and in Life
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS shoes, joins host Alexi Pappas to share advice he’s learned on the path of creating purpose-driven business and ...
How to get what you want
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi answers listeners’ questions about how to parent a crazy kid, how to get what you want, and how to move on after chasing a dream and coming up...
CAM HANES: Embrace Pain to Become Undeniable
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cam Hanes is a world-class bowhunter. On this episode of Mentor Buffet, he joins host Alexi Pappas to express his gratitude for his grandmother who cr...
COOPER RAIFF: Don't Worry About Making Good Art
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cooper Raiff, the writer, director, and lead actor of Shit House, Cha Cha Real Smooth, and now Hal and Harper, which is now streaming on Mubi, joins h...
GABBY REECE: Action Is Everything
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The amazing Gabby Reece joins Alexi on Mentor Buffet and shares so much wisdom it'll knock your socks off. For a limited time, we’re partnering ...
How to leave your toxic relationship on your own terms
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi answers listeners' advice questions about dealing with anxiety and getting out of a toxic relationship.
RYAN HOLIDAY: Keep Moving Foward
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Holiday, the writer who has popularized stoicism among millions of readers today, joins host Alexi Pappas for the second consecutive episode of M...
RYAN HOLIDAY: Wisdom Takes Work
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Holiday, the writer who has popularized the ideas of stoicism among millions of people, joins host Alexi Pappas to talk about his mentors from hi...
What you want might not exist yet
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi is back with another episode of Help Me Please, where she answers listeners' advice questions—about receiving criticism, finding or creating y...
ZACK BORNSTEIN: Finding Your Voice
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zack Bornstein, the writer and director and comedian, joins host Alexi Pappas to talk about the beginning of his creative career in Hollywood and the ...
NICOLE McLAUGHLIN: Create What You Want
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole McLaughlin, the prolific upcycler and fashion designer, joins host Alexi Pappas on Mentor Buffet to discuss her creative process, the importanc...
Help Me Please: “It’s not that crazy to try something different"
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi answers listener advice questions about helping people who don’t want to be helped, how to make a big change, and how to fix the problems that...
JAY DUPLASS: Slow Down & Tune In
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi sits down with a real life mentor: filmmaker and cross country kid Jay Duplass. Jay shares about what he does to protect his creativity, dispels...
SINNA NASSERI: A Strange Victory
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The photographer Sinna Nasseri joins host Alexi Pappas after shooting their Outside Magazine cover together. They reflect on the shoot and talk about...
Help Me Please Special from Training Camp
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi takes a break from her routine at training camp in Mammoth to give some advice to Bella Chao. Alexi and Bella are 10 years apart in age and both...
What Being Real Means to VICTORIA GARRICK BROWNE
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Garrick Browne is a USC volleyball player turned mental health advocate turned social media icon who has been recognized by Forbes 30 under 3...
KEIRA D'AMATO: This Is What It Feels Like
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keira D'Amato took 10 years off running and then broke the American Records in both the half marathon and marathon. On this episode of Mentor Buffet, ...
BAO NGUYEN'S MENTOR BUFFET
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The filmmaker Bao Nguyen joins Alexi to talk about various mentors throughout his life, all of who have influenced how he sees his art—from an impor...
Help Me Please 7
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi answers listeners' advice questions about making a big change in your life, dealing with an audience, and moving cities. She also shares what sh...
LESLEY PATERSON: What Is Love?
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi Pappas is joined by Lesley Paterson who is the Oscar-winning screenwriter of All Quiet on the Western Front and a world champion triathlete. She...
Help Me Please 6
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi answers listeners' questions about how to be high vibrational on command, how to balance striving and being present, and also one about a jealou...
ZOEY GROSSMAN: Your Own Power Is In Your Art
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zoey Grossman, the first photographer to ever join host Alexi Pappas on Mentor Buffet, shares about her anxiety, the relationship between her and her ...
NICK DURR: Family Matters
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Durr, the accomplished Hollywood gaffer, joins Alexi Pappas to talk about mentorship in his family. His dad and brother are also gaffers, and Nic...
Help Me Please 5
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi answers listeners' questions about accountability, codependence, and when to give up.
ANGELA TRIMBUR: Bend With The Wind
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Trimbur joins host Alexi Pappas on Mentor Buffet the day after Alexi attended one of Angela’s dance classes and cried. Angela and Alexi discu...
RICH ROLL: The Spirit Of Service
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Roll joins Mentor Buffet host Alexi Pappas to discuss his purpose: being of service. It's a truth he's discovered in sobriety: “Your life expan...
Help Me Please 4
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi answers listeners' advice questions about the difference between good and bad pain, being 23, and procrastination.
MATT WALSH: Improvise Your Life
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Walsh, the comedian and actor, joins host Alexi Pappas to share some of the lessons he’s learned along the way—from his high school football ...
RANDI ZUCKERBERG: Dream Big and Have Wild Ideas
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Randi Zuckerberg joins host Alexi Pappas to talk about the lessons she learned being one of the original employees of Facebook.
Help Me Please 3
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi answers listeners' advice questions.
ABBY WAMBACH: Finding Love at the Center
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abby Wambach, the all-time highest goal scorer in soccer, joins host Alexi Pappas to talk about the lessons she learned from her teammate and mentor M...
Help Me Please 2
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi answers listener advice questions about fitting in, finding inspiration, and setting goals.
ALEX COCO: Collaborating With Sean Baker On Oscar Best Picture-Winning Anora
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar Best Picture-winning producer Alex Coco joins Alexi Pappas to talk about working with director Sean Baker through his whole career, on Florida P...
IAN HARDING: You Decide Where You Belong
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Harding, the actor, sits down with host Alexi Pappas to talk about his lifelong mentor, his Aunt Julie, who just passed away. Ian became famous ov...
HALEY JOEL OSMENT: Invited Into The Deep End
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Haley Joel Osment grew up in Hollywood, and here he shares about mentors he's had through his lifelong acting career: His dad, Robert Zemeckis, Tom Ha...
Help Me Please 1
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi answers listeners' advice questions.
RICH ROLL: All The Answers Are In The Present
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Roll sits down with host Alexi Pappas and shares about some bad mentors he had when he was young. Rich habituated to not asking for help and adap...
CHRIS BENDER: Send Me Something Great You've Read
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Bender is the producer who brought so many movies you love to the screen, like American Pie and Final Destination. On this episode of Mentor Buf...
CIARA BRAVO: Finding Your North Star
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The actress Ciara Bravo joins host Alexi Pappas to discuss her transition from child stardom on Big Time Rush to acting in more adult roles—like Way...
COLE HOCKER: Gold Is Forever
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympic 1500-meter champion Cole Hocker joins Alexi to recap his gold medal race in Paris. The two Oregon duck alums also discuss managing self-d...
HARRY HUDSON: Purpose Is A Practice
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The popstar and philanthropist Harry Hudson drops by Mentor Buffet to share his story and the lessons he’s learned from a handful of unexpected frie...
DUFF GOLDMAN: Believe Yourself
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The chef Duff Goldman joins host Alexi Pappas on Mentor Buffet to discuss mentorship in the food world. Duff shares about how his stubbornness has mad...
DAVID CHANG: Not Afraid To Fail
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The restauranteur and media icon David Chang joins host Alexi Pappas to talk about how to level yourself up by failing within boundaries. They talk ab...
CAT COHEN: The Point Of Life
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cat Cohen, the comedian, writer, and actress joins host Alexi Pappas to talk about her legendary age gap friendship with a woman named Marla who origi...
EDDIE HUANG: Be Yourself, Tell The Truth
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The chef and media extraordinaire Eddie Huang joins host Alexi Pappas to discuss how a handful of mentors have helped him stay in touch with himself a...
ESTELLE: Everything Is Perfect
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy-winning artist Estelle tells host Alexi Pappas about how curiosity is her guiding light at this point in her music career. They discuss why Est...
DEBBIE LIEBLING: Zig When Everybody Else Zags
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary Hollywood producer Debbie Liebling sits down with Alexi to talk about how she brought to life several shows and movies you love. South Park,...
GATA: Help Is How You Make It
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
GaTa is a true entertainer. He’s a rapper, an actor, a hype-man. In this episode of Mentor Buffet, GaTa sits down with Alexi to discuss how much he’...
JOANNE MOLINARO: Getting Unstuck
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joanne Molinaro, “the Korean Vegan," shares her journey from a 20-year legal career to becoming a food influencer and social media vegan extraordina...
TOMMY CALDWELL: How To Become Unafraid
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Caldwell tells Alexi about his friendship with Alex Honnold. Tommy and Alexi talk about the transformative power of challenging situations. They...
MELISSA VILLASEÑOR: What Comes After You Achieve Your Biggest Dreams?
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Mentor Buffet’s fourth episode, Alexi and Melissa Villaseñor talk about what it’s like to achieve your biggest dream—and then what happens n...
DIPLO: Only By Changing Can We Stay The Same
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of Mentor Buffet, Diplo tells Alexi about a trip he took to India when he was 19 that changed his life forever. His friend Brent ...
ZACH BRAFF: Be Yourself Until Somebody Gives You A Chance
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of Mentor Buffet, Zach Braff shares with host Alexi Pappas about his relationship with his mentor Bill Lawrence, the creator of ...
RAINN WILSON: Lessons from the Film School Professors Who Inspired Dwight
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the premiere episode of Mentor Buffet, host Alexi Pappas talks to Rainn Wilson about his acting journey and how his mentors—three acting professo...
Welcome to Mentor Buffet | Official Podcast Trailer
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi Pappas's Mentor Buffet is a podcast about mentorship: Who influenced the people who influence us? Who helped them along their journey? Alexi is ...