Everybody talks about your WHY. Mick Hunt goes deeper.
Mick Unplugged is the leadership and personal growth podcast built on one idea: your BECAUSE is the purpose underneath your purpose, and it is the most powerful force you own. Hosted by Mick Hunt, USA Today bestselling author and the voice of Modern Leadership, every episode sits across from a high performer, founder, athlete, or culture-shaper and asks the one question they cannot fake an answer to. What is your BECAUSE?
Past guests include Shark Tank stars Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, motivational legend Les Brown, Chef Robert Irvine, comedians Rickey Smiley and Earthquake, NFL Hall of Famer Jared Allen, hospitality mogul David Grutman, and World Series champion Jeremy Guthrie. No scripts. No surface-level fluff. Just the real fire behind why they refused to quit.
If you are a leader, an entrepreneur, or someone who is done coasting on motivational quotes, this is your show. You will walk away every week with mindset shifts, leadership strategy, and the kind of straight talk that actually moves you forward.
New episodes drop weekly. Follow Mick Unplugged on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube so you never miss one.
Your BECAUSE is your Superpower. Go Unleash It.
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Darryl Strawberry: Another Life10 Sept 2026 · 37mDaymond John: Why the Best Deals Are the Ones You Walk Away From7 Sept 2026 · 46mKier Gaines: Why Healing Starts With the Truth You Keep Avoiding3 Sept 2026 · 50mFaith Over Fear: Governor Wes Moore on Service, Patriotism & Moral Leadership27 Aug 2026 · 43mGiada DeLaurentiis: The Secret Ingredient is Joy20 Aug 2026 · 36mYou're Not Burned Out - You're Bored Out: Mitch Matthews on Reigniting Your Fire13 Aug 2026 · 54mConfidence Comes Last: Nick Koumalatsos on Leadership, Purpose & 8-Figure Brands6 Aug 2026 · 53mCalled to Act: André Holland on Purpose, Community, and Creating Room for Others30 Jul 2026 · 38mUnfiltered Truth: Comedy's Power with Leslie Jones23 Jul 2026 · 42mWhy Not Swing Big: Unlocking Your Undeniable Potential with Kwame Christian16 Jul 2026 · 54mGreatness Isn’t Accidental: Intentional Living with Sanya Richards-Ross9 Jul 2026 · 41mUnleash Your Power: Integrating Life & Work with Tim Rexius2 Jul 2026 · 51mRewire Your Brain: Subconscious Blocks Removed by Brandon Epstein25 Jun 2026 · 39mBlock the BS: Mastering Peace and Purpose with Wallo26718 Jun 2026 · 48mNo One’s Healed: The Truth About Purpose from Jess Hilarious11 Jun 2026 · 41mFearless Leadership: Gridiron to Greatness with Jared Allen4 Jun 2026 · 41mHow to Take it Personal and Win in Business with David Grutman28 May 2026 · 34mService Above Self: A Memorial Day Tribute to the Heroes Who Defended Our Freedom25 May 2026 · 58mStop Being Forgettable: The Secret to Lasting Impact with Jefrë21 May 2026 · 44mStop Following Your Parents' Money Rules with Haley Sacks14 May 2026 · 29mHow to Keep Going When Life Breaks You with Rickey Smiley7 May 2026 · 55mUnstoppable Spirit: World Series to World Traveler with Jeremy Guthrie4 May 2026 · 38mAI Won’t Replace You Unless You Let It with Aneesh Raman30 Apr 2026 · 36mYou’re Solving the Wrong Problem: Scaling Genius with Jason Wild27 Apr 2026 · 35mStop Chasing Grants and Start Winning Them with Alanna Taylor23 Apr 2026 · 23mRedefining Peak Health with Boomer Anderson20 Apr 2026 · 33mBeyond the Punchline: Mastering Business & Life from Bruce Bruce16 Apr 2026 · 29mMaster Your Focus with Nir Eyal13 Apr 2026 · 44mWhy You’ll Never Feel Rich with Morgan Housel9 Apr 2026 · 37mTaste of Success: Intentional Living from Kwame Onwuachi6 Apr 2026 · 27mRun Your Own Race: Olympian Allyson Felix Redefines Winning2 Apr 2026 · 28mProve Yourself Right: The Art of Intentional Growth from Ron "Boss" Everline30 Mar 2026 · 38mComedy to Coaching: The Impact of a Legend with Earthquake26 Mar 2026 · 34mPractice Makes Permanent: Transforming Leaders with Dr. Anthony Randall23 Mar 2026 · 40mUncover Money's Truths: The Unspoken Rules of Wealth from Jade Warshaw19 Mar 2026 · 36mProtect & Serve: From Counterterrorism to Anti-Trafficking with Jeff Tiegs16 Mar 2026 · 54mUnlocking Peak Potential: Wisdom from Annika Sorenstam12 Mar 2026 · 34mUnlocking Inner Peace: Healing and Growth with Iyanla Vanzant9 Mar 2026 · 44mPresent & Purpose: Finding Balance with Jason Heyward5 Mar 2026 · 37mMisfortunes To Purpose: The Carnivore Leader with CZ Lopez2 Mar 2026 · 38mComedy & Courage: Breaking Stigmas with Kym Whitley28 Feb 2026 · 27mUnleash Potential: Runnin’ Down a Dream with Bill Gurley26 Feb 2026 · 23mUnapologetic Truth: The Relentless Spirit of Adam “Pacman” Jones23 Feb 2026 · 49mJaggedness Principle: Rethinking Talent & Success from Todd Rose20 Feb 2026 · 38mPay Yourself First: A Millionaire's Roadmap with David Bach20 Feb 2026 · 28mBeyond Comfort: Personal Growth and Brand Authority with Ty Schmidt20 Feb 2026 · 39mCulinary Emotional Intelligence: Carla Hall’s Recipe for Leadership19 Feb 2026 · 40mBeyond the Game: Mental Health, Pressure, and Purpose with Jay Paterno16 Feb 2026 · 37mDefying Aging: Preventative AI’s Game-Changer with Dr Eric Topol12 Feb 2026 · 26mRaw, Unfiltered, Purpose: The Dad Edge Unleashed with Larry Hagner9 Feb 2026 · 39mDefine Your Value: Own Your Identity & Growth with Jason Feifer5 Feb 2026 · 45mUnleash Your Value: Storytelling, AI, and Brand with Maha Abouelenein2 Feb 2026 · 34mDon’t Just Survive-Thrive: Strategy and Stories from Eddie Hartman29 Jan 2026 · 28mAging with Dignity: Isabelle Guarino Redefines Senior Care26 Jan 2026 · 33mDefying Expectations: Ernie Hudson’s Advice on Dreams and Challenges22 Jan 2026 · 35mThe Power of Adaptability: Lessons from Ilana Golan19 Jan 2026 · 40mBrand and Lead Gen Secrets from Joe McCarthy’s Playbook15 Jan 2026 · 35mWhy Adversity Can Be a Gift: Jordan Mendoza Breaks It Down12 Jan 2026 · 36mRedefining Academic Excellence with Jennifer Ledwith10 Jan 2026 · 33mHow to Build a Life That Doesn't Quit: Shawn French Explains8 Jan 2026 · 35mShatter Boundaries: Harnessing the Brain for Growth with John Assaraf5 Jan 2026 · 39mWhy Humans Matter in the Age of AI with Dara Ladjevardian3 Jan 2026 · 25mBreaking Walls: Raheel Siddiqui's Journey to Unstoppable2 Jan 2026 · 41mFans First: How Jesse Cole Turned Baseball Into An Experience1 Jan 2026 · 37mWho’s In Your Circle? Steve Smith on Mentorship31 Dec 2025 · 34mThe Mindset That Makes You Unstoppable with Ed McCaffrey30 Dec 2025 · 32mWhat Happens When You Stop Playing Small with Dr. Martin Lemelle Jr.29 Dec 2025 · 31mPower and Purpose: Congressman Jim Clyburn Talks Legacy27 Dec 2025 · 23mDisconnect to Reconnect: Lessons from Marlow Campbell25 Dec 2025 · 50mTransform Anxiety into Creative Fuel: Insights from Josh Pais22 Dec 2025 · 34mCracking Helmets, Commanding Screens: Isaac Keys Unplugged18 Dec 2025 · 35mLeveraging Your Zone of Genius with Amina AlTai15 Dec 2025 · 32mRedefining Island Hospitality: Natajia Miller’s Story of Resilience13 Dec 2025 · 36mEmotional Intelligence: Jim Burns Reveals the Hidden Advantage in Leadership11 Dec 2025 · 48mActivate Your Leadership Superpower with Tamara Jackson8 Dec 2025 · 38mMaster Your Mindset, Master Your Life with Dr. Haley Perlus6 Dec 2025 · 34mCandid Conversations with Scott Galloway4 Dec 2025 · 31mHarmonizing Life, Leadership, and Legacy with JoAnne Bass1 Dec 2025 · 46mThe Real Secrets of Divorce: Jacqueline Newman on Protecting Your Wealth29 Nov 2025 · 31mRedemption in Real Time with Quincy Carter28 Nov 2025 · 47mUnstoppable: David Pollack's 50/40/10 Formula for Life28 Nov 2025 · 40mMaking It Happen: Lessons from Matt Price’s Kitchen and Career27 Nov 2025 · 55mDream Bigger: Janice Bryant Howroyd’s Success Code24 Nov 2025 · 35mMach Speed Mindset with Michelle “Mace” Curran20 Nov 2025 · 38mStanding on New Shoulders:The Polite’s Path to Financial Freedom17 Nov 2025 · 43mThe Heart Behind the Humor with Roy Wood Jr.13 Nov 2025 · 37mBreaking Bread and Barriers with Andrew Zimmern10 Nov 2025 · 54mWinning the Moment, Not the Argument with Jefferson Fisher6 Nov 2025 · 40mRisk, Reward, and Royalty: Kevin O’Leary Unplugged3 Nov 2025 · 40mNever Split the Difference: Life Lessons with Chris Voss1 Nov 2025 · 40mDestined for Style with Ugo Mozie30 Oct 2025 · 25mRevealing the Secret to Creative Success with Tim Gunn27 Oct 2025 · 32mBreaking Barriers with Nada Lena Nasserdeen25 Oct 2025 · 36mUnveiling Sharkgevity Secrets with Daymond John23 Oct 2025 · 48mSolving Atlanta’s Challenges with Mayor Andre Dickens20 Oct 2025 · 32mDiscovering Your Compass Within with Robert Glazer16 Oct 2025 · 38mBreaking Stigmas with Brandon Sawalich13 Oct 2025 · 32mAvoiding Life's Potholes with Karen Salmansohn9 Oct 2025 · 41mBuilding Mindset Muscle with Elan Gelfand6 Oct 2025 · 32mMastering Brand Growth with Travis Chappell2 Oct 2025 · 36mUnveiling Simplicity in Leadership with Marlissa Hudson29 Sept 2025 · 38mTurning Fear into Success with Dr. Jay Phipps27 Sept 2025 · 35mRavinder Taylor Reveals Simple Tools for Self-Empowerment and Mental Growth25 Sept 2025 · 31mGary Linnen: Unlocking the Power of Peer Leaders22 Sept 2025 · 34mSade Lythcott Reveals National Black Theater's Next Chapter & Community Impact20 Sept 2025 · 33mKaren Bass Talks Community Power and Progress in Los Angeles18 Sept 2025 · 33mMatt Ebert: Reveals the Leadership Secret to Scaling an Empire15 Sept 2025 · 41mBryan & Shannon Miles: Secrets to Remote Culture and Servant Leadership Success13 Sept 2025 · 43mPasha Palanker: Facing Fear, Building Strength, and Leaving a Legacy of Impact11 Sept 2025 · 39mJulie Zhuo: Secret Sauce to Success-Teams, Culture and the Future of Management8 Sept 2025 · 39mStacey Abrams: Redefining Justice Through the Power of AI6 Sept 2025 · 42mSunny Bonnell: Reveals Lessons From Embracing Defiance and Uniqueness4 Sept 2025 · 28mBrendan Kane: Dominate Social Media with Actionable Tips & Storytelling Mastery1 Sept 2025 · 43mSonja Keeve: Empower Yourself and Others by Owning Your Narrative30 Aug 2025 · 32mJeremy Stalnecker: Reveals Lessons in Leadership From Military Service28 Aug 2025 · 33mGary Vee: Reveals How Interest Media Is Changing the Game25 Aug 2025 · 43mGary Forbes: Unlocking Success Strategies From the NBA to Entrepreneurship23 Aug 2025 · 32mMatt Iseman: Reveals His Journey from Doctor to Comedian to Ninja Warrior Host21 Aug 2025 · 37mMathew Knowles: Champions Health Awareness and Living With Purpose19 Aug 2025 · 33mGrant Cardone: Why Saving Money Doesn’t Work18 Aug 2025 · 43mNick Nanton: Winning Gold with Bourbon, Branding and Bold Moves16 Aug 2025 · 47mJonathan Capehart: Lessons in Truth, Connection, and Self-Belief14 Aug 2025 · 40mKerim Kfuri: Thriving Through Chaos-Supply Chains, AI, and Strategic Calm11 Aug 2025 · 48mDr Jody Carrington: Breaking the Loneliness Epidemic-The Power of Being Seen & Heard7 Aug 2025 · 40mDr. Haley Perlus: Turning Pressure Into Power4 Aug 2025 · 37mWill Packer: Producing Life’s Blockbusters and Paying It Forward31 Jul 2025 · 38mMick Unplugged Trailer28 Jul 2025 · 4mDamon West: Transforming Rock Bottom into Maximum Impact28 Jul 2025 · 54mKen Rusk: Unlocking Success Without a Suit24 Jul 2025 · 34mDarryl Stickel: Unpacking Trust as a Leadership Superpower21 Jul 2025 · 44mEmpowerment Through Action: Marc Morial's Strategies for Community Transformation17 Jul 2025 · 41mMario Armstrong: Why You Can't Stand Out by Standing Still14 Jul 2025 · 41mMatthew Kohut: Why Your Open Door Policy Isn't Enough10 Jul 2025 · 30mDavid Meltzer: Unleashing Your Reality Beyond Imagination7 Jul 2025 · 37mWill Craig: Transforms Fear Into Freedom5 Jul 2025 · 38mRachel Rodgers: Close the Wealth Gap-How I Built an 8-Figure Business3 Jul 2025 · 35mPastor Keion Henderson: When Your Flaws Become Your Superpower30 Jun 2025 · 35mDr Adriane Johnson-Williams: Why Every Leader Needs a Brushstroke Strategy28 Jun 2025 · 31mVernon Davis: Chasing Greatness, Silencing Doubt, and Staying Driven26 Jun 2025 · 27mRobert J. O'Neill: Finding Purpose After the Ultimate Mission23 Jun 2025 · 41mChristopher Kai: Your Story is the Greatest Gift to the World21 Jun 2025 · 31mRuth Milligan: Finding Your Voice: Secrets of a Master Storyteller19 Jun 2025 · 28mW. Kamau Bell & Glenn Singleton: Confronting Race: Courageous Conversations That Matter17 Jun 2025 · 44mMichael Tubbs: Governing with Heart, Elevating Stockton, and Fostering Inclusive Urban Progress16 Jun 2025 · 35mTerrell Suggs Reflects on Legacy, Teamwork, and Raising the Next Generation12 Jun 2025 · 33mDaniel Kang’s Path: From Scholarships to Fintech Innovation and Scalable Impact9 Jun 2025 · 33mMo Massaquoi: Football, Transition, and Building Relentless Personal Growth5 Jun 2025 · 35mGeorge Mumford Discusses Pure Performance, The Zone, and Lessons from Champions2 Jun 2025 · 53mAries Spears Talks Cancel Culture, Comedy Evolution, and Staying True to Himself29 May 2025 · 37mDave Asprey: The Art of Biohacking, Sleep Mastery, and Lasting Leadership26 May 2025 · 51mChef Andre Rush: Cooking, Combat, and Cause- A Passion for Helping Veterans and Youth22 May 2025 · 51mHeather Mitts Feeley: Embracing the Gold Medal Mindset for Success in Life and Leadership19 May 2025 · 37mAustin Hatch: From Tragedy to Triumph with Grit, Faith, and an Unstoppable Purpose15 May 2025 · 42mAdora Crystal Evans: From Self-Development to Media Powerhouse and Visionary Leader12 May 2025 · 50mSabina Nawaz: Why Pressure, Not Power, Shapes Effective Leadership8 May 2025 · 35mMatt Britton: How AI's Breakneck Speed is Transforming the Future of Work and Life5 May 2025 · 31mQuincy Avery Breaks Down True Leadership On and Off the Field1 May 2025 · 43mBilly Gene: Why Authenticity Beats Hustle in Modern Marketing28 Apr 2025 · 38mSergeant James Booker on Integrity, Prison Politics, and Leading with Character26 Apr 2025 · 45mTamara Thompson: Why Your Story Matters for Influence, Community, and Real Growth24 Apr 2025 · 31mBlair LaCorte Unpacks Coaching, Curiosity, and Culture in Leadership21 Apr 2025 · 43mDJ JayLew: From Beats to Business, A Journey of Innovation and Impact19 Apr 2025 · 44mDr. Amara Pope: Finding Harmony in Art, Family, and AI17 Apr 2025 · 32mAaron Walker: Navigating Life's Journey Through Faith and Mentorship14 Apr 2025 · 25mRoy Juarez Jr.: If You Can Hate For No Reason, You Can Love For No Reason12 Apr 2025 · 39mThe Jason Aron Effect: Bridging Worlds of Film, Sports, and Culture10 Apr 2025 · 55mChristine Curran: From Model to Media Mogul7 Apr 2025 · 28mLauren Fields: Mindset Mastery and Strategies for Purposeful Living5 Apr 2025 · 31mBek Lover: The Art of Never Giving Up and Inspiring a Generation3 Apr 2025 · 44mSalisha Thomas: Broadway's New Queen on Dreams, Determination, and Stage Success31 Mar 2025 · 47mJosh Drean: His Vision on AI and Culture29 Mar 2025 · 32mSuneera Madhani: From Immigrant Roots to Unicorn Success27 Mar 2025 · 32mRocky Garza on Self-Awareness and Personal Growth in Leadership24 Mar 2025 · 47mTransitioning from Military Precision to Sports Agency with Damian Knight20 Mar 2025 · 42mFrom Addiction to Purpose: Sathiya Sam's Journey to Empower Men17 Mar 2025 · 30mBrad Lea and How Relationships are the New Currency13 Mar 2025 · 42mThe Power of Personal Stories in Business Success with Forbes Riley10 Mar 2025 · 42mReinventing Ross Mandell: Success, Second Chances, and Redemption6 Mar 2025 · 48mThe Evolution of Esports with Industry Leader Jordan Rambis3 Mar 2025 · 35mJourney of Resilience: J.R. Martinez on Embracing Change and Inspiring Millions27 Feb 2025 · 49mThe Secret to 5 Billion Views: Logan Forsyth's Formula24 Feb 2025 · 39mUncovering Hidden Money Triggers: Bob Wheeler's Financial Insights20 Feb 2025 · 32mYou Won’t Believe What’s Coming to Health & Healing – Dr. Joy Kong Explains!17 Feb 2025 · 47mFrom Emerson to Letterman: Eddie Brill's Insights on Comedy13 Feb 2025 · 42mAaron Walker's SHOCKING Journey to Building a Life of Significance10 Feb 2025 · 29mBreaking Generational Curses with Samantha Lynn Peters6 Feb 2025 · 34mJeff Krauss on Building Experiences and Celebrity Connections3 Feb 2025 · 25mThe Heart and Passion Behind Jordan Chariton's Investigative Journalism30 Jan 2025 · 43mFrom Detroit’s Streets to Stock Market Success: Jason Brown’s Rise27 Jan 2025 · 35mI Went from ZERO to VIRAL with Alton Walker's Tips!23 Jan 2025 · 42mLori Flowers Uncovers the SHOCKING TRUTH About Modern Marketing20 Jan 2025 · 45mRaymond Hicks Resilience Courage and Redemption16 Jan 2025 · 1h 22mFinancial Freedom in 30 Days with Adrian Brambila and Dr. Brad Klontz!13 Jan 2025 · 47mCrypto's HIDDEN TRUTHS by Tycoon Armando Pantoja9 Jan 2025 · 24mDavid Jolly's 5-Year Comedy and Sobriety Experiment!6 Jan 2025 · 37mWhat Drives Ramon Ray to Turn ACTION into UNSTOPPABLE PASSION?2 Jan 2025 · 32mHow Did Jeremy Jenson Turn STRUGGLE into LEGACY30 Dec 2024 · 37mAmber Butaud | Merging Faith, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship26 Dec 2024 · 38mLaVaughn Kelley | From Naval Officer to Sports Mentor: LaVaughn Talks Leadership and Faith23 Dec 2024 · 36mPatrik & Pol | Fashion, Fame, and Fun: Exploring Patrik & Pol's World on Mick Unplugged21 Dec 2024 · 48m
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