Episodes

Jimmy Rex is a top real estate expert, record-breaking realtor, and founder of We Are The They, a men’s community focused on vulnerability, authenticity, and integrity. Despite his success, Jimmy’s journey was shaped by a desire to prove he was good enough, a mantra instilled in him at a young age. His achievements—like selling the most expensive home in Utah—were impressive, but left him feeling disconnected from his true self. Through years of personal growth, mentorship from leaders like Tony...

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of friendship and how it relates to the loneliness epidemic. We start by discussing the famous "Rat Park" experiment and what it reveals about loneliness and addiction. Then, we explore a conversation between Trevor Noah and Simon Sinek on the healing power of friendship. Finally, we break down practical ways we can all be better friends. Catch you in the next episode, and remember—leave every relationship better than you found it! Connect with Me...

Alua Arthur is the most visible and active death doula working in America today. She is a recovering attorney and the founder of Going With Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. A frequent guest on TV and radio, Arthur has been featured on CBS’s The Doctors and in Disney’s Limitless docu-series with Chris Hemsworth, as well as in national print media outlets, such as Vogue, InStyle, the Los Angeles Times, The Cut, The New Yorker, and the New York Times. Internation...

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of social connection and explore its critical role in our lives. We’ll unpack the three components that make up social connection and how they influence our health, wealth, and general well-being. We then tackle a hotly debated question: Is social media to blame for the loneliness epidemic? Or is it simply a tool that, when misused, amplifies existing issues? Using examples from history and modern technology, we’ll explore both the benefits and draw...

Logan Forsyth is a media scaling expert known for managing massive amounts of content and delivering impressive organic growth for clients. His company, Media Scaling, specializes in repurposing long-form content into high-quality short clips that can flood social media platforms, helping clients achieve significant visibility. Forsyth's team posts more than 26,000 pieces of content monthly, backed by a robust system of custom-built tools, including an API scraper to manage data from multiple pl...

Welcome back to Travis Makes Friends! In today’s episode, Travis dives into the pressing issue of loneliness—a core reason for the show's existence. Despite being more connected than ever, studies reveal that loneliness is at an all-time high. Join Travis as he breaks down the findings from a recent Surgeon General’s report and discusses the profound impact loneliness has on mental, physical, and economic well-being. Connect with Travis: Want to chat? Schedule a 15-minute call with Travis at t...

Kat Timpf is a writer, comedian, and television personality. She’s currently the co-host of “Gutfeld!” on Fox News weeknights at 10 p.m. and a Fox News analyst. She’s also the author of the New York Times bestsellers "You Can’t Joke About That: Why Everything is Funny, Nothing is Sacred, and We’re All in This Together," and "I Used To Like You Until... (How Binary Thinking Divides Us)." Kat is a prolific writer, having worked as a columnist for National Review for nearly six years. She’s also w...

In this video, we’re diving deep into the hidden gems of Sin City with the ultimate insider, VegasStarfish! From secret restaurants tucked away from the Strip to lesser-known spots that locals love, VegasStarfish shares her top recommendations for discovering a side of Vegas you never knew existed. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned local, this guide will give you a fresh perspective on Sin City! Follow Travis on: – IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell – FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/travis...

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Joe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows Impractical Jokers and The Misery Index. Recently, he toured for two years with his stand-up solo show Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy, performing in sold-out theaters across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Before that, he toured with the Jokers’ live comedy show, performing to packed crowds worldwide, including at iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Joe is passionate about supporting ...

Josh grew up in Chester, Virginia, about 20 minutes south of Richmond off I-95. Sports and competition made a big impact in his early years. After being All-State in two sports, he accepted a football scholarship to play Linebacker at Shippensburg University. He still holds the career solo tackles record from starting all 4 years. Josh’s first job in hospitality was as a server and barback at Bottoms Up Pizza in Richmond, Va. Prior to PourMyBeer, he worked in Business Development with Modis, a p...

Adam Rosen is a world-traveling entrepreneur with a heart for supporting fellow business owners. Having led a tech startup that was eventually acquired, Adam learned the ropes of the entrepreneur world hands-on. He led multi-million dollar real estate sellouts, and loves to shares his experiences through speaking engagements, his podcast, and coaching small business owners. His primary focus is on helping startups and real estate professionals get more sales appointments through his cold email s...

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Liziana Carter, the visionary founder of Grow AI, embarked on her journey in 2019 with a clear mission: to provide humans with the extra support needed to achieve their goals. From 2016 to 2018, Liziana honed her skills by building chatbots for her own online businesses, gaining valuable insights and experience. In 2019, she launched a chatbot agency, initially focusing on creating chatbots for local gyms and medspas. However, with the onset of COVID-19, Liziana quickly adapted her business mod...

PhalloFILL® founder, William A. Moore, having previously owned one of the original Med Spas in Dallas for nearly 20 years, remains on the forefront of aesthetic medical treatments for men. These specialty services include male enhancement, anti-aging, hormone replacement therapy, and regenerative treatments for hair growth and improved sexual performance. William helped pioneer the current iteration of penile girth enhancement now known as PhalloFILL®. PhalloFILL® is the gold standard in penile ...

Derral Eves is a leading YouTube and online video marketing expert and a dedicated family man. His passion for technology began early, driving him to build a successful career in online marketing. Despite his professional achievements, his family remains his top priority and source of motivation. Growing up in a large family with brothers facing significant health challenges, Derral developed a deep sense of gratitude and resilience. He met his wife, Carolyn, after a mission trip to Paraguay, a...

Gary Kusin is a mentor, investor, entrepreneur, and business advisor. He today advises an array of public and private companies, large and small, on strategy, management, and growth issues. In addition, Gary continues his full mentoring schedule and has mentored well over 500 individuals during his career. Mr. Kusin co-founded two companies, Babbage’s, operating as GameStop (NYSE: GME), and Laura Mercier Cosmetics, which are well-known global brands today. Gary spent 13 years as a senior advisor...

What's up, #SmashArmy?! Join me for a two-hour deep-dive into one of the most viral marketing campaigns of the year and one of the most successful rebrands I've ever seen. Today, I'm making friends with Nicole Wingard and Mike Chambers. Nicole is best known as "Nicole the intern" who went viral for creating 60 days of video content for the brand Mixoloshe to "prove to her boss that smashing a can is more effective than his entire marketing strategy." Safe to say she was successful. Mixolosh...

Brent Pella is a stand up comedian and filmmaker whose videos have gained 500M+ views online and was recently named a "Creator to Watch" by the New York Comedy Festival. A graduate of both the full Groundlings and UCB improv/sketch programs, Brent is best known for his digital comedy content that often satirizes American politics and trending social/cultural issues, as well as his viral celebrity impressions of CA governor Gavin Newsom, Eminem, Joe Rogan and more. ​ On stage, Brent has been a ca...

Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Jared Bailey ( @jarebearmusic ), the producer, and co-host of the Dropouts ( @DropoutsPodcast ) podcast. If you're a Dropouts fan, you'll love this episode. (And, if you haven't already I highly recommend checking out the Zach Justice episode as well, since Zach is another co-host of Dropouts: https://youtu.be/_gXbyIonpvw) The Dropouts brand has exploded since I started following them about a year and a half ago. They started the podcast in a spare room of...

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In this episode of Travis Makes Friends, Travis delves into his journey of self-discovery and the importance of questioning beliefs and values instilled since childhood. He reflects on the evolution of his own beliefs and how they've shaped his interactions with others. Follow Travis on: – IG 👉🏻 instagram.com/travischappell – FB 👉🏻 facebook.com/traviscchappell – Twitter 👉🏻 twitter.com/traviscchappell – Pinterest 👉🏻 pinterest.com/travischappellpod Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple...