Great Men w/ Shane Sams

Shane Sams
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Great Men is the podcast for men who are ready to stop living a 'good enough' life, and start creating a great life on their own terms. Everything up to 40 was just research and development. You built the first half for them. Now it's time to create what's next for YOU. The Great Men Podcast will help you reclaim your story, step into your authentic identity, and create YOUR vision for YOUR future. You will not walk alone. Every week I have deep conversations with great men. We discuss the topics most men never get to have but need now more than ever. Unfiltered conversations about identity, purpose, what it costs a man to build something and what it costs to walk away. About physical transformation, men's mental health, women, fatherhood, faith, doubt, career, connection, and what it actually means to be a great man in the modern world. Each week, you'll hear from amazing men who have walked through the fire in pursuit of purpose, meaning, and legacy. Men who are on the journey, doing the work, and writing their own story. Warriors, artists, fathers, husbands, builders, entrepreneurs, thinkers. No fluff. No posturing. Just raw stories, practical insights, and personal evolution. From overcoming inner battles to forging deeper relationships… From building strong bodies to reclaiming peace of mind… From legacy-defining work to rediscovering the soul… This is not a podcast about performance or becoming perfect. It's a place for good men doing the real work to create greatness in their life every day. Real conversations, practical wisdom, and battle-tested frameworks for mindset, emotional intelligence, physical health, relationships, and spiritual growth. Hosted by Shane Sams—speaker, author, entrepreneur, and founder of GreatMen.org—this show explores the tools and timeless wisdom that help good men become great in the real world. Subscribe, listen every week, leave a review, and share this with other men who are ready for more. Great Men w/ Shane Sams is a part of The Great Men Project.™ Learn more about Shane Sams, The Great Men Project and The Great Men Brotherhood at GreatMen.Org.

  1. 1d ago

    Great Men Teach Their Kids About Money (w/ Nick Loper)

    Shane Sams reconnects with longtime friend Nick Loper, founder of Side Hustle Nation and host of The Side Hustle Show, for an expansive conversation on digital entrepreneurship, wealth building, and navigating the complexities of midlife. Both emerging from the early 2010s wave of online business, Shane and Nick debunk the romanticized myth of the four-hour workweek, candidly sharing how unchecked downtime quickly led to boredom rather than fulfillment. Nick charts his sixteen-year path from an early footwear comparison website and leaving Ford Motor Company to hosting over seven hundred podcast episodes, examining how he currently leverages custom artificial intelligence tools to automate content curation and editing workflows. They reflect on the evolution of their personal brands, offering hard-won insights on domain hoarding, knowing when to walk away from a legacy platform, and building simple, resilient digital assets that withstand shifting algorithms. The dialogue ventures past business mechanics into the layered responsibilities of the sandwich generation, exploring what it looks like to raise financially literate children while watching elderly parents age. Nick and Shane compare straightforward, long-term wealth strategies, championing automated index fund investing and early hands-on financial education for their kids. They examine the delicate balance between unnecessary lifestyle creep and granting oneself permission to enjoy the fruits of decades of labor. Opening up about personal health wake-up calls, hormone optimization, and regular bloodwork monitoring, both hosts underline the urgent need for daily outdoor activity, neighborhood connection, and authentic brotherhood to maintain mental health in your forties and beyond. Join the brotherhood: GreatMen.org

  2. Oct 11

    Great Men Have Already Won (w/ Cody Berman, Author of Retire By 30)

    Shane Sams sits down with Cody Berman, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and host of The Financial Independence Show, for an honest, tactical conversation on achieving financial independence at age twenty-five and figuring out what matters once the money is solved. Cody breaks down his journey from discovering financial independence principles as a college student to quitting corporate America within seven months and executing a focused three-year sprint. He shares the mechanics of combining house hacking, dividend investing, rental acquisitions, and digital products to hit true freedom, while transparently addressing the hidden emotional and relational tolls of grinding eighteen hours a day. The two challenge conventional hustle culture, exploring the necessity of working in seasons and learning to turn off notifications so business doesn't consume personal life. The conversation moves into marriage, fitness, and male brotherhood, highlighting the structural habits required to protect partnerships while pursuing ambitious goals. Cody details his monthly alignment meetings with his wife across health, finances, and relationships, while Shane reflects on the importance of siloing roles and not forcing a spouse to act as a co-CEO. They reject the popular modern narrative of discarding long-time friends to level up a network, championing instead having distinct, grounded friend groups for different facets of life. Closing with a look at non-negotiable physical disciplines like marathons and Hyrox competitions, Cody reminds listeners that whether you sprint at twenty-two or forty-five, the true endgame of financial freedom is becoming an available friend, husband, and father. Join the brotherhood at greatmen.org.

  3. Oct 4

    Great Men Know Work-Life Balance is a Lie (w/ Shawn Hanks, CEO Premier Speaker Bureau)

    Shane Sams sits down with Shawn Hanks, president of Premier Speakers Bureau, fresh off their annual houseboat retreat at Dale Hollow Lake for an open and grounding conversation about male friendship, identity, and the speaking industry. Shawn pulls back the curtain on his twenty-six-year career in the speakers bureau world, detailing his rise from agent to president and how leading the company through an employee stock ownership plan created a fully debt-free culture where every team member acts like an owner. The two dissect what truly separates world-class communicators from the rest, candidly exploring the deep insecurities that often lurk behind the spotlight and the reality that great stage talent frequently comes with a hidden personal deficit. They address the isolation that so many men silently endure, emphasizing how authentic brotherhood, shared experiences, and even the simple art of busting chops keep high achievers anchored. The conversation transitions into the physical and mental disciplines that sustain a man as he navigates his forties and fifties. Shawn and Shane share their individual health journeys, from Shane's wake-up call in the hospital to Shawn's decade-long commitment to CrossFit, highlighting how shared physical suffering builds unbreakable accountability and resilience. They dismantle the myth of work-life balance, framing life instead through seasonal shifts while sharing practical daily habits like intentional journaling, curated music, and morning stillness to safeguard mental well-being. Closing with a vulnerable reflection on faith, parenting, and outgrowing performance-based identities, this episode offers a compelling look at the courage it takes to step off the stage, ditch the performer persona, and build a life of genuine connection and legacy. Join the brotherhood at greatmen.org.

  4. Sep 6

    Great Men Thrive After Divorce (w/ Josh Stanton)

    Shane Sams reconnects with longtime friend and former business partner Josh Stanton, dialing in from Phuket, Thailand, for a transparent and wide ranging conversation on weathering midlife, divorce, and personal reinvention. Josh opens up about the turbulent season around his fortieth birthday, marked by debilitating gut health issues, vertigo, and the painful unraveling of his marriage. The two explore the intense emotional work required to untangle a shared identity after a long term relationship ends, especially when personal and professional lives have been deeply intertwined. Drawing on his own experiences with family grief and his wife stepping back from their shared business, Shane joins Josh in identifying the core drivers of the male midlife crisis: biological shifts, following scripts written by others, and the dangerous isolation that comes from losing authentic brotherhood. The dialogue balances personal healing with the evolving landscape of modern entrepreneurship. Josh shares how homeschooling his young son, taking up rock climbing, and reconnecting with the natural world provided the essential grounding needed to rebuild his life from the ground up. He details his new venture building artificial intelligence agent teams for small business owners, while both hosts emphasize the importance of keeping human integrity at the center of technology rather than relying on inauthentic digital clones that erode client trust. Emphasizing self care, mental wellness, and the life saving power of a strong community, this episode offers an honest, empowering manual for any man navigating identity shifts and looking to rewrite his next chapter on his own terms. Join the brotherhood at greatmen.org.

  5. Aug 30

    Great Men Rebuild After Betrayal (w/ Jeff Rose)

    Shane Sams sits down with longtime friend Jeff Rose, founder of Good Financial Cents, for a raw and vulnerable conversation about midlife crises, business betrayal, and the painful path of rebuilding trust. Jeff opens up about the devastating fallout of selling his financial planning practice and digital brand, only to discover critical deception from a business partner that cost him millions. He candidly shares the humbling process of buying back his own company and the deep psychological toll the ordeal took on his mental health and marriage. From battling severe depressive episodes and suicidal thoughts to finding breakthroughs through ketamine therapy and inner child work, Jeff illustrates the courage required to confront betrayal and reclaim personal agency. The episode moves deep into the messy realities of fatherhood and self-forgiveness, exploring the emotional weight of parenting a child with an attachment disorder and letting go of impossible expectations. Shane and Jeff discuss the subtle dangers of midlife burnout, emphasizing why maintaining simple, consistent physical health routines like walking, lifting, and playing pickleball serves as an essential anchor during high stress seasons. By shedding chronic guilt, working through ongoing therapy, and leaning into creative new projects, Jeff provides an honest, empowering roadmap for men learning how to navigate life's darkest storms and model true resilience for their families. Join the brotherhood at greatmen.org.

  6. Aug 23

    Great Men Chase Their Dreams (w/ WWE Referee Dan Engler)

    Shane Sams sits down with longtime friend Dan Engler, veteran WWE referee and founder of The Refolution, for a candid and inspiring conversation about resilience, humility, and maintaining perspective under the bright lights of professional entertainment. Dan takes listeners back to his humble beginnings in Evansville, Indiana, sharing the relentless grind of sleeping in his truck and working regional shows for next to nothing while chasing his dream. From the emotional high of getting hired by WWE during the exact same year his home was foreclosed on to navigating over a decade of high pressure road life, Dan illustrates how true dedication requires putting skin in the game and staying committed even when the odds are stacked against you. The conversation goes well beyond the wrestling ring to explore the personal foundations that keep a man grounded when spending up to forty weeks a year traveling. Shane and Dan dive into the realities of mental health, combating isolation on the road, and recovering from near death health scares to rebuild physical vitality. They discuss the vital importance of financial simplicity, highlighting why solving for peace of mind is far more valuable than endlessly optimizing every single dollar. Grounded in faith, strong marriages, and authentic male brotherhood, this episode provides a masterclass on separating your personal worth from your public persona and staying true to what matters most. Join the brotherhood at GreatMen.org.

  7. Aug 16

    Great Men Reconstruct Their Life (w/ Dr. Todd Phillips)

    Shane Sams sits down with Dr. Todd Phillips, a former mega church pastor who spent more than two decades preaching to thousands and anchoring his identity within the church, for a candid conversation on deconstruction, faith, and rebuilding community. Todd opens up about his decade long journey of questioning evangelical doctrine and the profound isolation that came with stepping away from the institution he had built his life around. After struggling to find spaces where he could express his doubts without judgment, a simple suggestion from his youngest daughter to share his story on TikTok sparked an unexpected movement. Connecting with over one hundred thousand followers online, Todd discovered that thousands of men were quietly longing for the exact same honest dialogue and authentic brotherhood. The episode explores the courage required to follow uncomfortable questions to their natural conclusions and the critical need for non-judgmental environments where men can wrestle with belief, identity, and purpose. Shane and Todd break down how leaving rigid systems can actually open the door to deeper, more meaningful male friendships that are grounded in shared truth rather than forced conformity. Closing with actionable steps for men navigating their own spiritual shifts or isolation, this conversation serves as a powerful reminder that doubt is not the end of growth, but often the beginning of finding a truly authentic path and tribe. Join the brotherhood at greatmen.org

  8. Aug 9

    Great Men Treat Their Body as the Foundation (w/ Lane Sebring)

    Shane Sams connects with Lane Sebring, entrepreneur and founder of Triple Reset, for a wide ranging conversation on health transformation, breaking scarcity mindsets, and designing a life on your own terms. Reflecting on their parallel journeys through the online business world, Lane shares the bold story of selling his house in a matter of days to move his family of six to coastal Florida to prioritize quality of life. The two dive into the subtle traps of modern masculinity, examining how growing up around extreme work ethics can lead men to conflate constant busyness with real productivity. Lane opens up about the courage required to walk away from a successful ten year business that no longer served him, illustrating why great men must stop acting out of obligation and start asking what they truly want out of life. The dialogue shifts to physical transformation and metabolic health, contrasting Shane's 2022 sepsis wake-up call with Lane's own reckoning at age forty. Lane breaks down his Triple Reset protocol, centered on optimizing hormones, utilizing targeted therapies to regulate hunger, and building sustainable habits through resistance training. Both hosts challenge the lingering cultural stigmas around modern men's healthcare, sharing how taking control of their own biology restored their energy, focus, and vitality. Closing with an intimate discussion on parenting and overcoming financial scarcity mindsets, Lane highlights his ultimate goal of being fully present for his four daughters, providing an empowering framework for men ready to reset their body, mind, and legacy. Join the brotherhood at greatmen.org.

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Great Men is the podcast for men who are ready to stop living a 'good enough' life, and start creating a great life on their own terms. Everything up to 40 was just research and development. You built the first half for them. Now it's time to create what's next for YOU. The Great Men Podcast will help you reclaim your story, step into your authentic identity, and create YOUR vision for YOUR future. You will not walk alone. Every week I have deep conversations with great men. We discuss the topics most men never get to have but need now more than ever. Unfiltered conversations about identity, purpose, what it costs a man to build something and what it costs to walk away. About physical transformation, men's mental health, women, fatherhood, faith, doubt, career, connection, and what it actually means to be a great man in the modern world. Each week, you'll hear from amazing men who have walked through the fire in pursuit of purpose, meaning, and legacy. Men who are on the journey, doing the work, and writing their own story. Warriors, artists, fathers, husbands, builders, entrepreneurs, thinkers. No fluff. No posturing. Just raw stories, practical insights, and personal evolution. From overcoming inner battles to forging deeper relationships… From building strong bodies to reclaiming peace of mind… From legacy-defining work to rediscovering the soul… This is not a podcast about performance or becoming perfect. It's a place for good men doing the real work to create greatness in their life every day. Real conversations, practical wisdom, and battle-tested frameworks for mindset, emotional intelligence, physical health, relationships, and spiritual growth. Hosted by Shane Sams—speaker, author, entrepreneur, and founder of GreatMen.org—this show explores the tools and timeless wisdom that help good men become great in the real world. Subscribe, listen every week, leave a review, and share this with other men who are ready for more. Great Men w/ Shane Sams is a part of The Great Men Project.™ Learn more about Shane Sams, The Great Men Project and The Great Men Brotherhood at GreatMen.Org.

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  • Creator
    Shane Sams
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Shane Sams & GreatMen.org. All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    Great Men w/ Shane Sams

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