Can We Please Talk?

Mike & Nick talk with NY Times best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian Professor Eric Foner. From the events of January 6th in our nation’s capital, to the impeachment trial of former President Trump, to the parallels of the Reconstruction era & the state of our education system, get ready for a history lesson you won’t forget with one of the greatest American historians of our time.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick talk with filmmaker & CEO of This is 42, Desh Amila. Desh has directed & produced films such as ‘Islam: The Future of Tolerance,’ (about the famous conversation between former Islamic extremist Maajid Nawaz & noted atheist Sam Harris about Islam), as well as his latest project ‘Better Left Unsaid’ which looks at the world of political extremism. Desh founded Think Inc. in 2010, which was an intellectual touring company featuring speakers from Neil Degrasse Tyson to Sam Harris to Michio Kaku. The guys talked with Desh about his life story growing up in Sri Lanka, his work in the documentary space, the rise of political extremism, and the mission his new company This is 42 is on to 'make intelligence cool again.'For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastToday’s episode is presented by Podcorn. Explore sponsorship opportunities & start monetizing your podcast today at - https://podcorn.com/podcasters/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike and Nick on a mutual friend & podcaster's recent passing, plus, NY Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman joins the pod. Jeff takes us through his journey as a writer, acclaimed author, fellow podcaster, and tells us what book he is working on, about a sports megastar, that he thinks tops them all!For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick discuss the 'F' word - Feminism. Joining them is Wildfang CEO & author of 'A Kids Book About Feminism', Emma McIlroy. Emma discusses her upbringing in Northern Ireland, her influences growing up, her organization Wildfang & their mission, why she joined the popular book series 'A Kids Book About', what the 'F' word really stands for, and the advice she would give for #GirlDads everywhere.Check out AKidsBookAbout.com.Check out Emma's clothing line at Wildfang.com.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick talk with award-winning producer from Rakontur Films, Alfred Spellman. Alfred has produced & worked on some legendary documentaries (along with director Billy Corben & David Cypkin), from 'Cocaine Cowboys' to '537 Votes' to 'Screwball' to 'ESPN's 30 for 30: The U'. Alfred takes us through his upbringing in Miami Beach, to what the role of a producer is on films, the great stories Rakontur Films has told that the city of Miami has inspired, and a never-before told story of a film that almost got made.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick explore the world of mindfulness with CEO of Moment of Mindfulness, Curtis Smith. Curtis explains the concept of mindfulness, his life story, his work in the education sector bringing mindfulness to students & teachers, and what advice he has for people who want to begin their mindfulness journey.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick jump into the deep end of the sports gambling world. Joining them is the co-host of the 'Against All Odds' podcast (part of the Extra Points Network), Brian Szokoli. Brian tells us how he grew up with Cousin Sal (aka Sal Iacono from Fox Sports Live & Late Night w. Jimmy Kimmel ), how the Against All Odds show came to be, the rise of sports gambling, some of his best/worst bets, and what is wrong with our beloved Las Vegas Raiders (a team which Mike & Nick are also diehard fans of).For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick are joined by Fox Sports & BNC morning show host Mike Hill. Mike talks about his life story, how he served in the Air Force & worked for the NSA, how he got his start in broadcasting, his journey from local tv to ESPN to Fox Sports, his new book 'Open Mike', which chronicles his journey both professionally & personally, and his latest chapter being on a reality tv series.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick welcome author Ish Verduzco to the show, who recently released his new book 'How Successful People Get Ish Done - A 7-Step Framework To Achieve Your Goals'. Ish talks about the influences he had in his upbringing, the hours & hours of research he did on successful people from all walks of life for the book, and what advice he would give to people that want to achieve more in their lives.Also, Mike & Nick discuss the events that unfolded in our nation's capital on January 6th.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike & Nick look back at the topics & guests interviewed in 2020.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick are joined by legendary NY Times best-selling author & Vanderbilt University professor, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. The guys discuss Dr. Dyson latest book, 'Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America', his journey & progression as a writer, what needs to change with policing in America, and the recent social stands professional athletes have taken across the sports world.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick talk with playwright, author, and award-winning narrator Erin Mallon. Erin has narrated over 500 books (available on Audible.com), and has written several plays & novels. Learn how she got her start in the industry, to her influences in the world of theatre & narration, and what advice she would give to aspiring writers & narrators.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick chat with Politico reporter Sabrina Rodriguez on today's female journalist. From how Sabrina got her start, her influences growing up, what made her want to become a writer/reporter, the stories she has covered in D.C., and what advice she would give to aspiring journalists.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick explore the world of filmmaking with Emmy award-winning director & producer Jason Hehir. Jason has directed & produced of some of the biggest sports documentaries, from ESPN/Netflix's 'The Last Dance', HBO's 'Andre the Giant', and ESPN's 30 for 30 'The Fab Five'. Jason tells us about his upbringing, how he got into producing & directing, his favorite stories he has worked on, and what it is like to tell the story of some big names in sports, entertainment, and politics like Michael Jordan, Andre the Giant, Mike Ditka, Floyd Mayweather & more.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each week, hosts Mike Leon & Nick Zaveri discuss the latest news happening, with guests ranging from journalists & correspondents, to former/current government officials, best-selling authors, legal experts & more, joining them to help break it all down.Become a Patreon member today - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick talk with former two-sport athlete at Duke University & former aide to President Obama, Reggie Love. Reggie talks about his upbringing, the role sports played in his life, the lessons learned under Coach K & President Obama that Reggie turned into a book (called Power Forward: My Presidential Education), to what makes Reggie hopeful for the future of our country.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick sit down with Officer Benson, an African-American police officer in the Maryland/DC area, to discuss policing in America. From Officer Benson's personal story, what "defund the police" means to an officer, and what changes need to be made to policing to get us back to "protecting & serving."For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick talk with former FBI operative, Naval Intelligence officer & Newsweek editor-at-large Naveed Jamali. From Naveed's personal story as an FBI operative, his book 'How to catch a Russian spy', which chronicles his days working to bring down a Russian GRU military officer, his work in the intelligence community, today's news media, and the role social media plays in our elections.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the guys analyze America's education system. With Nick's experience in the education field for over 20 years, the guys discuss some of the core issues of today's system and what can be done to improve it.Email us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike talks with legal analyst & practicing attorney Dave Harbatkin on the election-related lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign in the various states.Email us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike & Nick break down the 2020 US Presidential election, discussing the large voter turnout, mail-in votes, and key demographics.Email us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike & Nick discuss the coronavirus pandemic. From the timeline, to its impact across America, government responses, and when can we return to normal.Email us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Nick Zaveri & Mike Leon discuss today's news media. With Nick moderating and Mike discussing his work experience in news media (from his time at Fox), the guys break down the history of news media, what it is like working on shows, the age of Trump, and the overall news media landscape.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535Email us at [email protected] if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.