Journey For More Josh Martin

To say that athlete activism is a recent “hype” is a myopic way to look at sports history. Since ancient times, athletes and other people in influential positions have used their voices and platforms to advocate for social justice. The fact that that activism is experiencing resurgence now really just underscores the fact that there is a need for such movements. Josh Martin shares this view with Shea Dawson, Director of Athlete and Community Relations at Overtime. Having spent much of her sports career supporting and advocating for athletes behind the scenes, Shea takes pride in the fact that prominent names in the industry are choosing to take a stand for what is right. In this insightful conversation, we get a powerful message for these interesting times: whenever you’ve got whole teams and leagues against you, it’s got to be hard to say you’re in the right.

You’d be shocked to know that not that many Americans are knowledgeable about or have even read the Constitution. Far from just a mildly-interesting trivia, this is an alarming fact that may explain why we have historically allowed ourselves to be manipulated by whoever happens to occupy the seat in the White House. In this pivotal time in American history, it is important for us to go back to this incredible document and use it as our North Star in initiating movements that aim to make the nation a better place. Coming into the podcast to speak with Josh Martin about this is Pepperdine University associate professor, Alicia Jessop. A sports writer and attorney, Alicia possesses a wealth of information about the intricacies of the constitution and its history. In this episode, they tackle the subjects of executive orders, electoral colleges, the role of athletes in social change, and the continued relevance of the Constitution in these contemporary times.

The power of a conversation is amplified when you have it at the table. Food brings us together and connects us like nothing else, according to our next special guest, Todd Liebler. Todd was the man behind the camera traveling around the world and experiencing different cultures through food with his counterpart, Anthony Bourdain. Todd has raked in a total of eight Emmy nominations and won three Emmys for his cinematography work on Bourdain’s shows, “No Reservations” and “Parts Unknown.” Throughout this episode, Josh Martin and Todd share their love of travel, their love of food, and their love of trying new experiences. Todd talks about his tips as an avid traveler and the immense impact that Bourdain had on not only his life but his worldwide audience.

Two guys cracked the code to understanding politics from all angles and put all of that objective information into one centralized location, onto one app — Politiscope. Walter Powell and Jackson White came together to produce an app dedicated to educating the public on certain aspects of the federal government, so they can be more informed as election day approaches. The information comes in an easy-to-digest format and allows users to scroll through articles, videos, and polls about certain topics like environment or gun control with ease. Today, Walt and Jackson chat with host Josh Martin about the app and how it has revolutionized the way Millennials and the Gen Z population are digesting more and more of their news through independently run media outlets.

What mark can you make on this world when you strip yourself of all limitations and see achievement as infinite? Health expert Anand Sukhadia started answering this question by creating a wellness center complete with sensory deprivation therapy, cryotherapy, infrared saunas, and even CBD massages. Anand founded om.life, a modern recovery spa, after realizing the power of proactive health and creating a healthy environment in which your body can heal. Today, Anand and host Josh Martin talk about how caring for yourself first is how you can best care for others, and how this kind of healthcare is more than just a business, but a lifestyle.

How would you handle entering a competition without any guarantees that you’ll get the same opportunity as the other competitors? The next guest, Summer Macedo, has to battle this every time she enters the water in a surfing competition. Her performance relies on whether or not there are waves, which she isn’t in control of. This uncertainty has prepared nineteen-year-old professional surfer Summer for planning ahead but also taking life as it comes and spreading the Aloha everywhere she goes. In today’s episode, Summer talks about her work ethic carrying over from surfing into school, and how she’s trying to stay her true self through it all. She and host, Josh Martin, also connect on musical theater, financial planning, and athletics.