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The Nick Egan Times is a global interview show and media platform featuring in depth conversations with celebrities, legends, icons, Hollywood talent, chart topping musicians, world class athletes, fashion and modelling personalities, cultural figures, acclaimed filmmakers, television personalities, and entertainment industry leaders from around the world. Hosted by media professional and personality Nick Egan, the show explores the authentic stories, defining moments, and personal journeys behind the people shaping film, television, music, sport, culture, and entertainment. Recognised and celebrated for its longevity, authenticity, and global reach, Nick Egan Times has become a trusted destination for thoughtful conversations that go beyond the headlines. Every interview is driven by genuine curiosity, offering guests the opportunity to share the experiences, challenges, achievements, and defining moments that have shaped their lives and careers. From internationally recognised icons to emerging voices making their mark, each episode delivers insightful conversations, compelling storytelling, and exclusive perspectives that inform, inspire, entertain, and connect audiences across the globe. With a commitment to authenticity and meaningful dialogue, Nick Egan Times continues to create conversations that leave a lasting impression long after the interview ends. Listen, Follow & Subscribe to Nick Egan Times now.

  1. 3d ago ·  Video

    Steven Puri | Steven Spielberg, Hugh Jackman, Oscar Winning Independence Day, Hollywood, Braveheart, Die Hard, Wolverine, DreamWorks & 20th Century Fox | Nick Egan Times

    Steven Puri joins Nick Egan Times for an inside look at Hollywood, drawing on his experience as a senior studio executive at DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox, and his career connected to some of the entertainment industry’s biggest productions. In this episode, Steven shares stories from behind the scenes of Independence Day, the Oscar-winning blockbuster, and reflects on his experiences in Hollywood, including a memorable meeting with legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg and an unexpected phone call from Hugh Jackman. Steven also takes us behind the story surrounding Braveheart, discusses his work connected to major franchises including Die Hard and Wolverine, explains how Hollywood executives make difficult decisions, and reveals why saying no can sometimes be the safest choice in the film business. But his story goes beyond blockbuster movies. After leaving Hollywood, Steven faced the challenges of building a startup, confronting failure and finding a new direction. Today, he is the founder and CEO of Sukha, a company focused on helping people improve their concentration, creativity and ability to reach a state of flow. In a candid and deeply personal conversation, Steven discusses ambition, entrepreneurship, happiness, resilience and the lessons that matter most in life. He also shares a moving reflection on his late mother and what he wishes he had told her. In this episode: The story behind the Oscar-winning film Independence DayInside Hollywood at DreamWorks and 20th Century FoxA memorable meeting with Steven SpielbergThe Hugh Jackman story that left a lasting impressionBehind the scenes of BraveheartSteven’s work connected to Die Hard and WolverineHow Hollywood decides which films get madeLeaving Hollywood and learning from startup failureBuilding Sukha and helping people find focusRethinking success, happiness and expectationsA deeply personal lesson about family, gratitude and legacyJoin us for an insightful conversation about the realities behind Hollywood success, the courage to start again and discovering what truly matters. About Steven Puri and Sukha Steven Puri is the founder and CEO of Sukha, a company focused on helping people improve their concentration, creativity and ability to reach a state of flow. Website: https://www.thesukha.co Subscribe to Nick Egan Times for conversations with internationally recognised artists, actors, athletes, entertainment insiders and inspiring voices from around the world.

    Steven Puri | Steven Spielberg, Hugh Jackman, Oscar Winning Independence Day, Hollywood, Braveheart, Die Hard, Wolverine, DreamWorks & 20th Century Fox | Nick Egan Times

  2. Oct 24 ·  Video

    Arrested Development | Speech: Grammy Winning, History Making Hip Hop | The Stories Behind Tennessee, Mr. Wendal & People Everyday | Nick Egan Times

    Speech from Arrested Development joins The Nick Egan Times for a conversation about one of the most influential and history making groups in hip hop. A Grammy winning pioneer, Arrested Development made history at the 1993 Grammy Awards, winning Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Tennessee.” With their socially conscious message and distinctive sound, the group helped bring a new perspective to mainstream hip-hop. In this interview, Speech reflects on the rise of Arrested Development and shares the stories behind classic hits including “Tennessee,” “Mr. Wendal” and “People Everyday.” He opens up about the deeply personal tragedy behind “Tennessee,” the group’s rapid rise to international fame, their Grammy-winning success and the unexpected complications surrounding the television sitcom that shared their name. We also discuss the group’s influence on hip-hop, the importance of staying true to your values, the challenges of navigating the music industry and why Speech has never given up on his passion for music. Speech shares advice for aspiring artists about finding their own voice, creating meaningful work and building a legacy that lasts. He also reflects on touring the world. In this episode: Arrested Development’s origins and rise to international successMaking Grammy history and winning Best New ArtistThe stories behind “Tennessee,” “Mr. Wendal” and “People Everyday”The personal tragedy that inspired “Tennessee”The group’s impact on hip-hop and socially conscious musicThe television sitcom that shared the group’s nameStaying independent, overcoming industry challenges and never giving upSpeech’s advice to aspiring artists and the importance of originalityMusic, spirituality, purpose and building a lasting legacyJoin Speech and Nick Egan for a fascinating conversation about hip-hop history, music, perseverance and the stories behind songs that continue to resonate across generations. Listen, follow and subscribe to The Nick Egan Times for more conversations with influential artists, entertainers and industry figures. #ArrestedDevelopment #Speech #HipHop #rap #music #grammy

    Arrested Development | Speech: Grammy Winning, History Making Hip Hop | The Stories Behind Tennessee, Mr. Wendal & People Everyday | Nick Egan Times

  3. Oct 20 ·  Video

    Shawn Harper | NFL Athlete: From a 1.62 GPA to Defying the Odds & Making the NFL | NFL Career & Finding Purpose

    Shawn Harper joins the Nick Egan Times, from a 1.62 GPA to the NFL - Shawn Harper’s extraordinary journey is one of adversity, determination, purpose and defying the odds. On this episode of The Nick Egan Times, Nick sits down with former NFL player and motivational speaker Shawn Harper to explore the incredible path that took him from growing up in poverty and facing significant challenges in education to achieving his dream of playing professional football. Shawn opens up about growing up on the South Side of Columbus, being raised by his mother alongside five siblings, struggling with learning disabilities and leaving high school with a 1.62 GPA. He shares how he refused to let other people’s opinions determine his future, wrote “NFL” on a piece of paper and made that dream his focus — ultimately reaching the NFL and playing for the Los Angeles Rams and Indianapolis Colts. Shawn also discusses: • His journey from adversity to the NFL  • Losing 95% of his speaking engagements during the pandemic  • The difference between motivation and inspiration  • Why young people need to rediscover their ambition and purpose  • The importance of believing in your dream when others don’t  • His experiences inside the NFL and the lessons he learned from legendary figures including Jackie Slater  • Why perspective matters in sport, business and life  • His philosophy of “Live, Give and Forgive”  • Finding purpose after achieving your original dream  • His charitable work and commitment to serving others  • His experience as a motivational coach on MTV’s MADE  • The importance of having people who believe in you  • What he would do differently if he were 18 again  • Why your network can become one of your greatest assets This is a powerful conversation about football, resilience, overcoming adversity, purpose, service and what can happen when you refuse to allow your circumstances to determine your future.  Subscribe and follow the Nick Egan Times for my interviews.

    Shawn Harper | NFL Athlete: From a 1.62 GPA to Defying the Odds & Making the NFL | NFL Career & Finding Purpose

  4. Oct 9 ·  Video

    Coyle Girelli | BTS, Macklemore, Mac Davis, Duran Duran, Your Vegas , The Chevin, Out of This Town (Deluxe) - Sun Records & Calm and Collected Music Group | Nick Egan Times

    Coyle Girelli joins The Nick Egan Times to discuss his remarkable journey from frontman of Your Vegas and The Chevin to acclaimed songwriter, recording artist and music entrepreneur. From writing songs with artists including BTS and Macklemore to touring with Duran Duran and performing on The Late Show with David Letterman, Coyle shares the experiences, lessons and defining moments that have shaped his career. Coyle also reflects on working with talented songwriters such as Linda Perry, the importance of trusting your instincts, navigating the ever-changing music industry and building Calm and Collected Music Group. He discusses music’s ability to connect with people, his interest in its potential healing qualities, and his ambition to create music that comes from the soul. OUT OF THIS TOWN (DELUXE) — VIA SUN RECORDS Coyle’s latest project, the deluxe edition of Out of This Town, arrives in October via Sun Records and features never-before-heard recordings from his work with legendary songwriter Mac Davis. In this conversation, Coyle looks back on his musical journey, shares advice for aspiring artists and songwriters, and discusses what comes next as he explores new creative opportunities in music and theatre. IN THIS EPISODE Growing up in England and discovering songwritingMusical influences including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and NirvanaYour Vegas and The ChevinTouring with Duran Duran and playing Central Park and WembleyPerforming on The Late Show with David LettermanSongwriting with BTS, Macklemore and Linda PerryBuilding Calm and Collected Music GroupTrusting your instincts and avoiding overthinkingThe changing music businessMusic, creativity and the power to connectCoyle’s future plans and the legacy he hopes to leaveSubscribe to The Nick Egan Times for more conversations with musicians, actors, filmmakers, entrepreneurs and influential voices from the entertainment industry.

    Coyle Girelli | BTS, Macklemore, Mac Davis, Duran Duran, Your Vegas , The Chevin, Out of This Town (Deluxe) - Sun Records & Calm and Collected Music Group | Nick Egan Times

  5. Sep 27

    Larry Namer | E! Entertainment Co-Founder, Media Icon, Pop Culture, Cable TV Pioneer, Hollywood, Talk Soup, AI, Vertical Drama, Microdramas & Future of Television | Nick Egan Times

    Larry Namer joins the Nick Egan Times for an extraordinary conversation spanning more than five decades in Hollywood, television, cable, entertainment and international media. Larry Namer is the co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, a pioneering media entrepreneur and one of the key figures in the evolution of celebrity and entertainment television. In this wide-ranging interview, Larry takes us back to his beginnings growing up in Brooklyn, New York, his family’s immigrant story, his first job as an underground cable splicer, and the remarkable journey that eventually led him to Los Angeles and the creation of E! Larry reveals how he and his partner Alan Mruvka built E! from the ground up with just $2.5 million, 11 employees and 31 interns from Texas, transforming an unconventional idea into a global entertainment media brand. He talks about the origins of the original “trailer channel,” how E! changed the way celebrity and Hollywood were covered, the extraordinary story behind Talk Soup, and even how the early E! team ended up climbing over a fence after being rejected for Academy Awards credentials. Larry also opens up about his extensive international media career in Russia and China, including launching media ventures, producing television, the challenges of working in very different media environments, and his experience creating a successful comedy series in China. The conversation then turns to the future of entertainment. Larry shares his views on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Hollywood, the creator economy, the changing relationship between brands and audiences, vertical drama, microdramas and mobile entertainment. He explains why he believes audiences—not traditional media gatekeepers—are increasingly determining what gets produced and how it gets consumed. Larry also discusses his prediction that vertical video could become the predominant way people consume visual media by 2030, and how AI could allow content created vertically for phones to eventually be adapted for traditional television screens. Beyond business and media, Larry talks about entrepreneurship, motivation, humility, the best advice he’s ever received, his legacy, and what he would change if he were 18 again. His advice to young entrepreneurs is particularly memorable: find something you’re genuinely good at, work relentlessly to become great at it, and build the financial freedom to pursue your other passions. From Brooklyn and underground cable systems to E! Entertainment, Hollywood, international media, Russia, China, AI, vertical drama and the future of television, this is a fascinating conversation with a true media pioneer. Larry Namer — E! Entertainment Co-Founder & Media Icon — joins the Nick Egan Times.

    Larry Namer | E! Entertainment Co-Founder, Media Icon, Pop Culture, Cable TV Pioneer, Hollywood, Talk Soup, AI, Vertical Drama, Microdramas & Future of Television | Nick Egan Times

  6. Sep 22

    David Webster | Netflix Unabomber with Jacob Tremblay, Russell Crowe & Shailene Woodley, The Way Home, Acting, Writing, Music & Building a Lasting Creative Career | Nick Egan Times

    David Webster joins the Nick Egan Times for an in depth conversation about his journey as a Canadian actor, writer and musician, his latest Netflix film Unabomber, playing Roy, his experiences working alongside Russell Crowe, Shailene Woodley & Jacob Tremblay, and his ambitions to build a lasting creative career both in front of and behind the camera. David discusses growing up in Sudbury, Ontario, how a local theatre production ultimately led him toward acting, and the early experiences that helped launch his professional career. He reflects on his work across film and television, including The Way Home, Luckiest Girl Alive, Ginny & Georgia, The Boys, Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie and Julian and the Wind, which was named to Canada’s Top Ten films in 2024. David also discusses his role as Roy in the Netflix film UNABOMBER, a fictional Harvard classmate of Ted Kaczynski, and what it was like working alongside Jacob Tremblay and the wider cast and production team. He shares his perspective on portraying a character who provides an important contrast to Ted, his experience on set, and what he learned from working on such a significant production. Beyond acting, David opens up about his passion for writing, filmmaking and music. He discusses creating his own projects from the ground up, writing since his teenage years, working on a feature film, developing ambitious screenwriting projects, teaching himself multiple instruments and working toward his first album. David also shares the reality of being a professional actor, including the emotional demands of performing, the unpredictability of the industry and the importance of continually putting yourself in a position to create opportunities. He reflects on the advice that has stayed with him throughout his career: being “in the right place all the time” so that when the right opportunity arrives, you are there. The conversation explores creativity, perseverance, collaboration, authenticity, career decisions, spontaneous experiences, dream collaborations and the kind of legacy David hopes to build over the next 20 years. With ambitions spanning acting, writing, directing and music, David Webster represents a new generation of multi-disciplinary creatives determined not simply to be part of projects, but to eventually create work of their own that lasts. David Webster joins The Nick Egan Times for a thoughtful conversation about acting, creativity, ambition, perseverance and building a body of work that can stand the test of time.

    David Webster | Netflix Unabomber with Jacob Tremblay, Russell Crowe & Shailene Woodley, The Way Home, Acting, Writing, Music & Building a Lasting Creative Career | Nick Egan Times

  7. Sep 11 ·  Video

    Gus Frerotte | NFL Quarterback, 99 Yard Touchdown, NFL History, 15 Year Career, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins & Life After Football | Nick Egan Times

    Gus Frerotte joins the Nick Egan Times, former NFL quarterback and veteran of a remarkable 15-year professional football career. Gus takes us through his journey from a small town in Pennsylvania to the NFL, including his time at the University of Tulsa, being selected in the seventh round of the NFL Draft, and playing for Washington, Denver, Detroit, Cincinnati, Miami, Minnesota and the St. Louis Rams. He reflects on the challenges he faced along the way, including playing through injury as a young athlete and overcoming a serious neck injury that threatened his football future. Gus also shares the incredible story behind one of the most memorable plays of his career — his 99-yard touchdown pass for the Minnesota Vikings against the Chicago Bears, a play that began deep inside his own end zone. He discusses life in the NFL, how the game has evolved, player safety, the importance of listening to those around you, and lessons he learned about money, discipline and life after spending 15 seasons at the highest level of professional football. Gus also discusses the international growth of American football, including the potential for the NFL to continue expanding globally and specifically the opportunities he sees in countries such as Australia. He talks about his work developing youth coaching through his First and Ten program, the importance of qualified coaches, and the potential to discover talented athletes from around the world. He also talks about life after the NFL and his work with Huddle Up with Gus, continuing to share stories, experiences and lessons from the world of professional football. A fascinating conversation covering the NFL, professional sport, perseverance, leadership, player safety, international football, NFL Australia, career longevity, life after professional sport and what it takes to compete at the highest level. The Nick Egan Times is a global interview platform featuring internationally recognised voices across music, film, sport, entertainment, fashion, business and culture. Established in 2021, the show has built an ever-growing archive of timeless interviews available to audiences around the world across major podcast and streaming platforms.

    Gus Frerotte | NFL Quarterback, 99 Yard Touchdown, NFL History, 15 Year Career, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins & Life After Football | Nick Egan Times

  8. Sep 9 ·  Video

    Justin Casse | Bloodstock Agent, Casse Sales, War Of Will & The Preakness Stakes, Horse Racing, Elite Owners & Trusting Your Gut | Nick Egan Times

    Justin Casse joins the Nick Egan Times, a highly respected thoroughbred bloodstock agent and founder of Casse Sales. Justin has built an international career helping owners and investors identify, acquire and develop elite thoroughbred racehorses, with experience spanning the United States and major racing and bloodstock markets around the world. Coming from a renowned family with generations of experience in the thoroughbred industry, Justin grew up around some of the world’s most important racing destinations, including Lexington, Louisville, Saratoga Springs and Ocala, while travelling internationally through his family’s involvement in the sport. Justin shares his journey into the bloodstock business, the lessons his father taught him about business, money, risk and responsibility, and what it takes to operate in an industry where enormous investments can depend on judgement, experience and instinct. One of the defining achievements of Justin’s career was identifying War Of Will at a sale in Deauville, France, where he purchased the horse for €250,000 on behalf of client Gary Barber. War Of Will went on to win the 2019 Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the U.S. Triple Crown. Justin discusses the story behind finding the horse, what he saw in him, and why that victory remains one of the defining moments of his career. Justin also discusses working with high-profile and ultra-high-net-worth owners, travelling approximately 24 weeks a year, buying and selling horses across international markets, managing expectations, the unpredictable nature of racing, and why failure can be one of the greatest teachers in the business. He explains why he believes intuition and experience play such an important role in evaluating horses, revealing that his gut instinct can account for approximately 75% of his decision-making - While emphasizing that what people call instinct is often years of accumulated experience, mistakes and knowledge processed in an instant. Justin also opens up about confidence, trusting yourself, learning from failure, the importance of having your own skin in the game, and the advice he would give anyone looking to build a career in the racing industry. A fascinating conversation exploring thoroughbred racing, bloodstock, business, investment, risk, elite ownership, international travel, intuition, perseverance and what it takes to recognize greatness before everyone else.

    Justin Casse | Bloodstock Agent, Casse Sales, War Of Will & The Preakness Stakes, Horse Racing, Elite Owners & Trusting Your Gut | Nick Egan Times
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The Nick Egan Times is a global interview show and media platform featuring in depth conversations with celebrities, legends, icons, Hollywood talent, chart topping musicians, world class athletes, fashion and modelling personalities, cultural figures, acclaimed filmmakers, television personalities, and entertainment industry leaders from around the world. Hosted by media professional and personality Nick Egan, the show explores the authentic stories, defining moments, and personal journeys behind the people shaping film, television, music, sport, culture, and entertainment. Recognised and celebrated for its longevity, authenticity, and global reach, Nick Egan Times has become a trusted destination for thoughtful conversations that go beyond the headlines. Every interview is driven by genuine curiosity, offering guests the opportunity to share the experiences, challenges, achievements, and defining moments that have shaped their lives and careers. From internationally recognised icons to emerging voices making their mark, each episode delivers insightful conversations, compelling storytelling, and exclusive perspectives that inform, inspire, entertain, and connect audiences across the globe. With a commitment to authenticity and meaningful dialogue, Nick Egan Times continues to create conversations that leave a lasting impression long after the interview ends. Listen, Follow & Subscribe to Nick Egan Times now.

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