Speak Easy Jax
Episodes
Dr. Carlton Robinson
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Carlton Robinson, Chief Innovation Officer of JAX Chamber, joins Speak Easy to offer us the true back story of his entrepreneurial spirit and a sn...
Lee Smith
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 launches as Daniel and TJ sit down with Lee Smith, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship on the PGA Tour, to explore his journey int...
Blake Riber
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacksonville business leader and visionary Blake Riber takes the Speak Easy hot seat to discuss his ascent to fame as the area’s undisputed bourbon ...
Kevin Carrico
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico joins the conversation for a candid discussion on leadership, governance, and the future of Jacksonv...
Megha Parekh
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Megha Parekh joins us to share her perspective on Jacksonville’s growth, leadership, and the major civic and sports initiatives shaping the city. Sh...
Mayor Donna Deegan
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
City of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan sits down with Daniel and TJ for an open, powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, and the future o...
Andy Kaufmann
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Kaufmann, CEO of Jacksonville-based Zawyer Sports & Entertainment, engages Daniel and TJ in a conversation that blends creativity, conviction, an...
Misty Skipper
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Misty Skipper, Vice President at GATE Petroleum and 2025 JAX Chamber Chair-Elect, joins Speak Easy Jax to discuss leadership, communication, and com...
Admiral James Stavridis
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Admiral James Stavridis joins Speak Easy Jax for a conversation on leadership, strategy, and service. Drawing on his decades in the Navy and experienc...
Jason McCarthy
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, hosts Daniel & TJ sit down with Jason McCarthy, founder and CEO of GORUCK. From his Special Forces background to building a global fitness ...
Tim Cost
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Cost, President of Jacksonville University, returned to lead his alma mater after a 32-year career as a senior executive at Fortune 500 companies ...
Joby Martin
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pastor Joby Martin, founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22, sits down with Speak Easy Jax to discuss faith, leadership, and building one of...
Andy Allen
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Allen, proud Jacksonville native and Co-Founder and CEO of one of Northeast Florida’s most prominent private real estate development firms, Cor...
Lisa Almeida
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Almeida, affectionately known as the "Boatanista," is the co-owner of Freedom Boat Club. She shares her unique career path, what it takes to fuel...
T.K. Waters
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters opens up about the moments that shaped him most, including the defining milestones of his law enforcement career, the...
Fred Taylor
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NFL legend Fred Taylor, one of the greatest running backs in Jacksonville Jaguars history, joins Speak Easy Jax to share stories from his playing days...
Darnell Smith
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Daniel Davis and TJ Ward invite you to a candid, fireside‑style conversation with Darnell Smith, whose deep roots in Jacksonville’s civic a...
Donna Orender
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former WNBA President, PGA Tour exec, and founder of Generation W, Donna Orender sits down with Speak Easy Jax to talk leadership, equity, and what it...
Michael Corrigan
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and TJ welcome Michael Corrigan, President & CEO of Visit Jacksonville. Hear some unique insights from their time on City Council and how Jac...
Tim Deegan
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and TJ are joined by the First Coast's favorite meteorologist, Tim Deegan and they discuss a lot more than just the weather in Jacksonville. ...
Patric Young
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of SpeakEasy Jax, Daniel & TJ chat with former professional basketball player, Patric Young. Patric shares some amazing stori...
Joe Hinrichs
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest, Joe Hinrichs, President & CEO of CSX Corporation, joins Daniel and TJ on this week’s episode. Hear his unique career path from the au...
Eric Mann
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week‘s episode, Daniel and TJ share a wine tasting with Eric Mann, President and CEO of Florida’s First Coast YMCA. Eric’s approach goe...
Ken Babby
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Speak Easy Jax, Daniel and TJ sit down with Ken Babby, owner of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, to talk baseball, business, and the ...
Susie Wiles
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Daniel Davis and TJ Ward sit down with White House insider Susie Wiles, a prominent political strategist and Jacksonville native. Wiles shares i...
Mark Lamping
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, guest Mark Lamping, President of the Jacksonville Jaguars joins Daniel and TJ to talk about his road to Jacksonville and wha...
Ari Jolly
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and TJ share a drink with Ari Jolly, Senior Assistant General Counsel at Florida Blue & Chairmember of JAX Chamber. Hear her amazing journey to...
Mark Brunell
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, special guest Mark Brunell shares some of his favorite memories from his time in the NFL, as well as his love for Jacksonvil...
Frank Frangie
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and TJ are on location this week at Bragan Baseball Complex with special guest Frank Frangie. Hear what an amazing impact Frank has had on the ...
Tabitha Furyk
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, special guest Tabitha Furyk joins Daniel & TJ for a glass of bourbon and shares some of the amazing events her and her husba...
John Peyton
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Peyton, former Mayor of Jacksonville and current President of Gate Petroleum joins Daniel and TJ in this week’s episode to discuss his insights...