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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:12:10
3.5 Ideas from Stephan Kesting — Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic 🚣♂️🏔️🥋 Stephan Kesting is the author of Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic. He is…
Sep 8, 2026 · 48:58
🎙️ Built Not Born Podcast (200!) - Jim Murphy - Revelations in the Desert, AJ Brown & The Best Possible Life 📖 🏈 🙏 Episode #200! LFG🔥 Jim Murphy is the #1 New York Times…
Aug 31, 2026 · 58:20
Built Not Born Podcast (#199) - Jeffrey Gitomer - The King of Sales | Selling in the Age of AI 🤖💰 Jeffrey Gitomer is the King of Sales. Jeffrey is the New York Times Best…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:02:38
Built Not Born Podcast (198) - Katie Hardie: Peak Performance | Energy Management, Real Food & Why Your Body Never Lies 🏋️ 🥦 🧠 Katie Hardie is a Board Certified Holistic…
Jul 27, 2026 · 55:48
#197: Chris Haueter — The Dirty Dozen | BJJ Pioneer on Coaching, the Rule of Three's & Why Nobody Knows Anything 🥋🧠 Chris Haueter is a BJJ living legend: One of the Dirty Dozen…
Jul 13, 2026 · 54:40
#196 - Josh Moniz - The Surfing Life | Winning Pipeline, The Ocean as a Classroom, Family & BJJ 🌊🥋🤙 Josh Moniz grew up on Waikiki Beach in one of Hawaii's most legendary surf…
Jul 1, 2026 · 58:04
#195 - Scott Davis - The Last of the Old Breed | The Last WWII Marines of the Pacific — Their Stories Before They're Gone Forever 🇺🇸🎖️📖 Scott Davis is an oral historian,…
Jun 13, 2026 · 1:00:47
#194 - Ed Kressy - Addiction, Recovery, and Why Significance Is What We're All Chasing ⛓️ 💡 🙏 Ed Kressy had a career at Stanford University, a home in San Francisco, a BMW…
Jun 1, 2026 · 58:42
Jordan & Erica - The Hawaii Vacation Guide | Everything You Need to Know Before You Go 🌺🌊🤙 Jordan and Erica are the founders of The Hawaii Vacation Guide — the most trusted…
May 17, 2026 · 1:11:19
Built Not Born Podcast - #192 - Steve Maxwell: Jiu-Jitsu for Life | How to Stay on the Mat Forever 🥋💪🔥 Steve Maxwell is a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt, world-renowned strength…
May 6, 2026 · 51:22
Built Not Born Podcast (#191) -Amy P. Kelly - Work Is Personal | Why Authenticity Is Your Competitive Advantage 🎯💼🔥 Amy P. Kelly is a leadership expert, talent development…
Apr 28, 2026 · 41:56
Built Not Born Podcast (#190) - Bill Whiteside: Operation Catapult | Churchill's Darkest Decision & The 13 Minutes That Saved the World ⚓🇬🇧🔥 On July 3rd, 1940, Winston…
Apr 20, 2026 · 51:53
#189 - Martin Dugard - The Long Run | How a Decade Made Marathons Cool & Changed the World Forever 🏃♂️📚🔥 In 1970, 127 people ran the New York City Marathon. 55 finished. No…
Mar 16, 2026 · 47:58
Dr. Emily Katz Anhalt — Ancient Wisdom for Polarizing Times | Why Humanity Needs Herodotus 📜🏛️🔥 Nearly 2,500 years ago, a Greek historian named Herodotus drew the first line…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:08:43
Chris "Bones" Burns - The BJJ Project, Rickson Gracie, Invisible Jiu Jitsu and Why Everyone Needs to Calm the F*ck Down 🥋🔥 He's the algorithm's favorite BJJ instructor — equal…
Feb 17, 2026 · 53:02
Chef Jose Garces - Iron Chef, James Beard Winner & Restaurant Empire Builder on Beating Bobby Flay, & Scaling Culture 🍳🏆 He beat Bobby Flay on national TV. He built a…
Feb 4, 2026 · 43:25
Guy Kawasaki - "Everyone Has Something to Hide" | Apple Evangelist & Canva Chief on Privacy, Signal, and Protecting Your Freedom 📱🔐 Guy Kawasaki evangelized the Macintosh. He's…
Jan 27, 2026 · 1:13:31
Rob Jones - "Put Your Legs On" | Paralympic Medalist & 31 Marathons in 31 Days on Defeating the Inner Terrorist 🎖️🏃♂️ He stepped on an IED in Afghanistan and lost both legs…
Jan 13, 2026 · 56:22
Ann E. Butler - "Wife. Mother. Spy." | 27-Year Undercover CIA Officer & Mom of Five on Secret Missions, Going Into Labor During Ops & Hiding It All From Her Kids…
Dec 31, 2025 · 8:18
Built Not Born 2025 Wrap-Up | 100% Audience Growth, Lessons from My Dad & What's Coming in 2026 🎙️🔥 No interview this week. Just reflecting on an incredible year and looking…
Dec 17, 2025 · 58:00
Coach Gus "Big Dog" Felder - "The Inside Game" | From North Philly High School Dropout to the NFL on Faith, Stoicism & Building Champions 🏈🔥 A teacher told him he'd be "dead or…
Dec 2, 2025 · 57:17
Roger Gracie - "The Warrior Mindset" | 10x BJJ World Champion on Conquering Fear, Winning the Mental Game & the Tao of a Champion 🥋🏆 Roger Gracie - 10x BJJ World Champion and…
Nov 18, 2025 · 56:20
Built Not Born Podcast (Episode 179)- Enri Pjetri: Rome Revealed - Gladiators, Emperors & Michelangelo's Secrets ⚔️🏛️🎨 Roman art historian and tour guide Enri Pjetri takes us…
Nov 2, 2025 · 1:02:58
Built Not Born Podcast - Bryan Antonelli: "Seize, Clear, Build Hold" - Transforming America's Most Violent Prisons Former Federal Bureau of Prisons Senior Deputy Regional…
Oct 17, 2025 · 1:03:53
Dave Berke: "The Need to Lead" - Former Top Gun Instructor & F-35 Commander on Why Every Problem is a Leadership Problem ✈️ Former Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Dave Berke…
Oct 10, 2025 · 43:03
Built Not Born Podcast (#176)- Amy P. Kelly & Julie Nee: "The Gift of Growth" on Daily Micro-Actions, Building Beliefs, and Why Four Minutes Beats Four Hours Amy P. Kelly and…
Sep 22, 2025 · 46:27
Episode: Built Not Born Guest: Guy Kawasaki - Former Apple Chief Evangelist, Author of "Wiser Guy" Host: Joe Ciccarone Release Date: September 22, 2025 🎯 Power Quote "Your true…
Sep 5, 2025 · 40:34
Built Not Born Podcast: Jay Papasan - The Rookie Real Estate Agent, Why Busy Means Broke, and Turning Focus Into a Superpower - Episode 174 🏠📈 Episode Description 📖 Co-author…
Aug 30, 2025 · 6:32
End of Summer Recap, Camera Flashes, and Fall Preview - Episode 173 📸☀️🍂 Episode Description 📖 Built Not Born host Joe Ciccarone takes a break from guest interviews to share…
Aug 15, 2025 · 15:45
Built Not Born Podcast: Jon Gordon - The 7 Commitments of a Great Team, Why Teammates Are Forever, and How Commitments Crush Goals 🚀⚡ Episode Description 📖 Bestselling author…
Aug 1, 2025 · 41:38
Built Not Born Podcast: Martin Dugard on Taking Midway, Epic History, and the Courage That Changed the World 🚢⚓ Episode Description 📖 New York Times bestselling author Martin…
Jul 19, 2025 · 55:43
Built Not Born Podcast: Jamie Cochran - Jocko Willink's Secret Weapon on Extreme Ownership & Creating Leaders POWER QUOTE: "You are doing your team a disservice if you are not…
Jul 8, 2025 · 13:24
Episode 169: In Memory of Francis Silvio Ciccarone - Life Lessons from The Counselor 💔 A Special Memorial Episode - Host Joe Ciccarone honors his father Francis, who passed away…
Jun 20, 2025 · 55:30
🏆 GRIDIRON GENIUS: GM Michael Lombardi's NFL Championship Blueprint | From Bill Walsh to Bill Belichick | 3x Super Bowl Winner Episode Description The ultimate NFL & College…
Jun 7, 2025 · 57:17
🎯 From Toxic Culture to Unstoppable Teams: Kyle McDowell's 10 Principles That Created a Leadership Revolution. 💪 Power Quote "We reward people for how busy they are... 'I was…
May 23, 2025 · 45:02
Built Not Born Podcast: Steve Hordinski - US Navy Diver, BJJ Wisdom, & Mental Toughness "Discipline will take you a long ways, but mental toughness will take you further." -…
May 9, 2025 · 44:12
Built Not Born Podcast: Kathryn Gordon on Relationship GRIT - How to Stay Together, Grow Together, and Thrive Together "Where there is a void in communication, negativity will…
Apr 26, 2025 · 59:52
"The struggle is the cost of admission. It is the price of doing business." - Stephen Marche Stephen Marche: On Writing, Failure, and the Enduring Struggle of the Creative Life…
Apr 10, 2025 · 46:35
"Your comfort zone is no joke - but life gets better when you step outside of it." - Tim Conniff Tim Conniff: Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone - From Corporate Sales to Stand-Up…
Mar 28, 2025 · 38:24
"Success takes care of itself when you take care of yourself. Your best moments always come from a clear heart and an unburdened mind." - Jim Murphy Jim Murphy: #1 NY Times Best…
Mar 14, 2025 · 46:49
🧠 Hello Trauma: Dr. Hillary Cauthen on How Trauma Affects Athletic Performance & Mental Health "Coming forward and standing up for yourself is the most astonishing act of…
Feb 28, 2025 · 1:01:32
🧠 Stoic Philosophy for Modern Life with Phil Van Treuren "Stoicism is focusing on things that are in your control, overcoming negative emotions, living in the present moment,…
Feb 14, 2025 · 1:07:50
Built Not Born Podcast with Derek Sivers 🎙️ Episode: Useful, Not True - Choosing Better Beliefs "We choose what we believe not because it's absolutely true, but because it's…
Jan 31, 2025 · 49:53
Lt. Colonel Jodi Pritchard (USAF): Combat Flight Nurse | Never Stop Believing In Yourself | Built Not Born Podcast 💫 "I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself. And…
Jan 17, 2025 · 50:10
🎙️ Built Not Born Podcast: Max Boot on Ronald Reagan - His Life and Legend 🎙️ "The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their…
Jan 3, 2025 · 45:56
🎙️ From Tragedy to Triumph: How Michael O'Brien Turned His "Last Bad Day" Into a Mindfulness Revolution In this powerful episode, we sit down with Michael O'Brien, who shares…
Dec 31, 2024 · 5:56
Built Not Born Podcast - Episode 155: New Year's Special 🎉 Show Description Join host Joe Ciccarone for a special New Year's Eve episode as he reflects on the podcast's journey…
Dec 13, 2024 · 47:42
🎙️ From College Football Runner to CBS Sports Betting Analyst: How Mackenzie Brooks is Changing the Game. "I speak for the nerds. I'm like the Lorax of the coders - bridging the…
Nov 29, 2024 · 45:35
🥋 Built Not Born Podcast #153- Episode Notes: Mastering BJJ Through Project-Based Learning with Josh Vogel 🎯 Episode Highlights: Josh Vogel, BJJ black belt and co-owner of The…
Nov 14, 2024 · 1:13:37
🎙️ Title: How to Think Like Socrates with Donald Robertson 📝 Description: Philosopher and psychotherapist Donald Robertson joins us to discuss his new book "How to Think Like…
Nov 2, 2024 · 1:14:15
From Undrafted to 3x Super Bowl Champion: James Develin - Never Give Up Episode Description Former New England Patriots fullback James Develin shares his remarkable journey from…
Oct 18, 2024 · 16:22
Built Not Born Podcast: Seth Godin Unveils "This is Strategy" (Episode 150) CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG In Episode #150 - Joe Ciccarone sits…
Oct 4, 2024 · 44:45
Lisa Bodenburg: Boundary Breaking USMC Huey Door Gunner Lisa Bodenburg is one of the first female Huey helicopter door gunners in the U.S. Marine Corps. Lisa amazing story is…
Sep 20, 2024 · 17:47
Jon Gordon is one of the most influential and sought after leadership authors and speakers in the world. Jon is the author of 30 books including 17 best sellers and 5 children’s…
Sep 8, 2024 · 42:40
John Matthews is the founder of the non-profit Ride Hard, Breathe Easy. John and his team at RHBE have raised close to $1 Million Dollars and helped thousands of lung cancer…
Aug 30, 2024 · 5:15
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN NEWSLETTER CLICK THIS LINK -->>> S IGN UP FOR THE BUILT NOT BORN YOUTUBE CHANNEL Thank you for being a listener! "Life is…
Aug 12, 2024 · 56:51
Adam Hergenrother is the Founder & CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies. Adam’s journey from a college graduate to leading a $1 Billion organization and 1,000 employees is…
Jul 29, 2024 · 48:17
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Harry Psaros is the author of the book, "From Struggle to Strength: A Father's Journey with Autism and the Power of…
Jul 15, 2024 · 42:44
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Lucius Pomerantz, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and hand specialist in San Diego, CA. "Dr Luke" is a…
Jul 1, 2024 · 50:17
Amy P. Kelly is the Vice President of Consulting for The Jon Gordon Companies and co-author with Jon Gordon of the USA Today Best Seller "Difficult Conversations Don't Have to Be…
Jun 19, 2024 · 58:05
Terry C. Carney, Sr. is the founder of Platinum City Golden West Entertainment. Terry discusses his latest project, "Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic," which he directed and…
Jun 1, 2024 · 1:20:09
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Matt Arroyo is an entrepreneur, a retired UFC / MMA fighter & ADCC competitor, a husband, a father of 3, a…
May 18, 2024 · 1:09:26
Angelo Cataldi was legendary voice of Philadelphia sports fans for 33 years as the host of The Morning Show on Sports Talk 94.1 WIP For 33 years, Angelo lit the fire on the radio…
May 13, 2024 · 8:44
Built Not Born is 3 years old! Thank you for being a listener. I really appreciate you being here. The Next Wave of interviews launches this week. We will be joined by Philly…
Apr 12, 2024 · 1:02:59
Kate Volman is the CEO of Floyd Consulting. Kate is the author of, "Do What You Love - A Guide to Living Your Creative Life Without Leaving Your Job." Kate and her team are…
Apr 3, 2024 · 46:13
Guy Kawasaki is a Silicon Valley icon, renowned entrepreneur, and the chief evangelist of Canva. Guy is the creator of the “Remarkable People” podcast. Working alongside the…
Mar 18, 2024 · 57:07
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Ryron Gracie is head instructor at Gracie University in Torrance, California. Ryron is the eldest grandson of Grand…
Mar 4, 2024 · 1:44:43
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Best Selling author Donald Robertson returns to Built Not Born to talk about his latest book, "Marcus Aurelius: The…
Feb 19, 2024 · 53:57
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Stephanie LaFlora is serial entrepreneur, storyteller, marketer, and creator. Stephanie the founder of Crownhunt and…
Feb 7, 2024 · 55:35
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Andrew Roberts has authored some of the most epic biographies of our time like 'Napoleon the Great', 'Churchill:…
Jan 29, 2024 · 1:36:13
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Lt. Case Wilson is a veterans of both the US Army and the US Air Force, where he serves in the Pennsylvania Air…
Jan 22, 2024 · 52:10
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Jeffrey Gitomer returns for his second appearance on the Built Not Born Podcast Jeffrey and I discuss the creative…
Jan 12, 2024 · 49:32
Tricia Burdo, PhD is the Professor and Vice Chair of Microbiology, Immunology, and Inflammation at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr Burdo and…
Jan 4, 2024 · 56:09
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Robin Waterfield is a British classical scholar, author of more than 40 books, translator, and editor, who…
Dec 28, 2023 · 39:48
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Seth Godin is the author of 20 best-selling books that have been translated in to 35 languages. Seth's daily blog is…
Dec 16, 2023 · 1:09:31
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Micah Bowens is a Certified Wealth Coach, Certified Hedge Fund Professional, Ex-Stock Broker, Angel Investor, and a…
Dec 6, 2023 · 1:10:09
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Javier Vazquez is a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, former professional MMA fighter and veteran of the…
Nov 27, 2023 · 1:06:56
CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG J.P. Dinnell, a former U.S. Navy SEAL with three combat deployments, served as point man, machine gunner, and sniper…
Nov 22, 2023 · 1:58
No interview this week. Just want to express my sincere GRATITUDE to each of you for making the Built Not Born Podcast part of your week. I so appreciate each and everyone of you…
Nov 13, 2023 · 1:01:56
Jay Papasan is a bestselling author and executive at Keller Williams Realty Inc . Jay returns for his second appearance on Built Not Born. Jay's most recent book, The ONE Thing ,…
Nov 9, 2023 · 4:12
Guest Alert! And.... New Built Not Born Blog Alert! 2 Upcoming Killer Guests & New Built Not Born Blog: 1) Best selling author Jay Papasan (The ONE Thing) returns to discuss the…
Nov 1, 2023 · 53:11
Leanne Mauriello, PhD is a Digital Health Strategist, Lifestyle Medicine Pioneer and Behavior Science Thought Leader. Leanne has led the development, testing, and implementation…
Oct 24, 2023 · 1:12:58
Robin Bartlett is the author of "Vietnam Combat: Fire Fights and Writing History." Robin served a 12-month combat tour as an officer in the US Army Rangers and was a member of…
Oct 21, 2023 · 4:46
The In-Between Episode Sometimes life gets in the way. All good. Here is an update on the podcast, upcoming guests and the new Built Not Born YouTube Channel and Built Not Born…
Oct 10, 2023 · 33:09
Michael Lombardi is a former NFL general manager, 3-time Super Bowl Champion , best selling author and host of the The GM Shuffle Podcast. Michael and I discuss his latest book,…
Oct 4, 2023 · 48:55
Ryan Manion is the sister of Silver Star recipient 1st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC , who gave his life in Iraq April 29, 2007. Ryan is the President of the Travis Manion Foundation…
Sep 27, 2023 · 56:57
Christopher Dodson, MD is a board certified Sports Medicine surgeon and a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University . He is currently the Associate Head…
Sep 19, 2023 · 48:16
In this episode, Cara Ooi, MD, host of the the DECODE Project Podcast interviews Joe Ciccarone. Dr Cara & I discuss the key learnings from 100+ episodes of Built Not Born , my…
Sep 13, 2023 · 1:02:22
Marco "The Professor" Perazzo returns to talk how to conquer imposter syndrome, brew the perfect cup of coffee, why we need to fall in love with the process to succeed in…
Sep 5, 2023 · 52:45
Ken Rusk is the best selling author of Wall Street Journal Best Seller "Blue Collar Cash". Ken Rusk is a blue-collar construction entrepreneur who has launched multiple…
Aug 30, 2023 · 46:44
Nadine Kelly, MD. grew up on the South Side of Chicago as the eldest daughter to Haitian immigrants. Dr Kelly spent 7 years as a practicing pathologist before being diagnosed…
Aug 22, 2023 · 1:09:35
Javier Vazquez is a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, former professional MMA fighter and veteran of the UFC , WEC, ELITE XC, SHOOTO, KOTC, EBI, & ADCC. Javier is the…
Aug 20, 2023 · 9:37
Episode #109 Built Not Born is back after a 2 week late summer pause. In today's episode, I read a blog post I wrote after meeting the one and only Jocko Willink. My son and I…
Aug 2, 2023 · 1:12:37
Cam F. Awesome , formerly known as Lenroy Thompson , is an American amateur boxer best known for winning the US Boxing title in 2008, 2010, 2013 and 2014. Cam won the Golden…
Jul 24, 2023 · 1:11:36
Henry Akins is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under the legendary Rickson Gracie and a former instructor / manager at Rickson’s academy in Los Angeles. Henry is the founder of…
Jul 12, 2023 · 49:16
Matt Seabrook is the owner of Dresher Physical Therapy. Matt founded Dresher PT in 2001 and has built it into two highly respected community-based rehabilitation centers in…
Jul 5, 2023 · 54:31
Donald Robertson is a Cognitive Behavior Therapist and best selling author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius ." & the graphic novel…
Jun 28, 2023 · 46:34
Donald Robertson is a Cognitive Behavior Therapist and best selling author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius ." & the graphic novel…
Jun 21, 2023 · 55:45
Maliq Harris is the founder of King's Corner Boxing located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Maliq empowers his clients to overcome life's challenges in and out of the ring…
Jun 13, 2023 · 49:40
Andrew Lubell, MD, FAAP is the Chief Medical Officer for the True North Medical Group. Dr Lubell has been recognized as a "Top Doc" by Philadelphia Magazine for the last 5 years.…
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