The Antony Gordon Show

iHeartPodcasts and Silver Tribe Media

Antony Gordon, a keynote speaker, sports/entertainment lawyer, life coach, husband, and father, helps to dispel the myths that pop culture has perpetuated. His experiences working closely with individuals in the spotlight have taught him that there is much more to life than fame and money. In The Antony Gordon Show, vulnerable interviews with industry leaders in entertainment, sports, politics, and everything in-between explore what it means to live a fulfilling and joyful life. Gain guidance and astounding insight as Antony and his guests discuss overcoming adversity, personal growth, and core life principles. 

  1. Stop Scrolling: Big Tech Is Making You Anxious and Depressed

    Jun 2

    Stop Scrolling: Big Tech Is Making You Anxious and Depressed

    What happens to our minds when our every move, look, and word is tracked by the algorithms dictating our daily lives? And how can a generation caught in an endless dopamine loop break free from the invisible grip of social media addiction? In this episode, Antony sits down with Aviral Tomar for a candid conversation about the reality of social media addiction, mental health, and the hidden mechanics of big tech. Aviral, who successfully escaped his own severe screen addiction to build a thriving digital business, shares how his firsthand experiences exposed the aggressive strategies platforms use to trap and monetize user attention. Together, Antony and Aviral explore how the search for fulfillment has been distorted by modern pop culture and digital materialism. While both acknowledge the damaging effects that constant comparison and endless scrolling have on anxiety and self-worth, they also discuss the complex reality of content creation. The conversation moves beyond surface-level criticisms into a practical, human-centric blueprint for reclaiming your life. Aviral outlines a clear approach to breaking the cycle: actively reducing screen time, deeply understanding the underlying psychological triggers, and consciously replacing digital habits with real-world relationships and passions. He explains his unique perspective on how to fight back, advocating for using the power of social media distribution itself to spread the cure. This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply relevant. Antony examines the thin line between leveraging pop culture hooks for broad reach and preserving intellectual integrity, asking what it truly takes to build a digital community that heals rather than harms. Follow along: https://link.me/LIGHTHOUSEEDUTAINMENT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
  2. Living in the Spotlight With Integrity | Saul Blinkoff

    May 26

    Living in the Spotlight With Integrity | Saul Blinkoff

    In this episode, Antony sits down with veteran Hollywood animator and director Saul Blinkoff for a candid conversation about the entertainment industry, personal faith, and the challenge of maintaining integrity in the spotlight. Saul, whose impressive career spans major productions including Mulan, Tarzan, and Winnie the Pooh, shares how decades of working at the highest levels of animation exposed the profound influence that media has on shaping the hearts and minds of young audiences. Together, Antony and Saul explore how cultural and spiritual challenges have dramatically evolved in the age of mainstream pop culture. They recognize the undeniable opportunity for creatives to use storytelling as a force for good and break down superficial barriers to offer younger generations deeper meaning, character, and purpose. The conversation moves beyond Hollywood glamour and into something far more human: the daily reality of striving to become the absolute best version of yourself without sacrificing your values. Saul explains why he believes that true success isn't measured by a box office hit or a high-profile credit, but by preserving empathy, trust, and grounding in all avenues of career and life. This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply relevant. Antony examines both the promise and the danger of the modern media landscape and asks what it truly means to build a legacy that genuinely improves people’s lives. If you have a vested interest in the culture shaping the future, this episode is for you. Follow along: https://link.me/LIGHTHOUSEEDUTAINMENT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min
  3. People Before Profits: The War for Your Attention | Antony Gordon LIVE at TEDxASU

    May 19

    People Before Profits: The War for Your Attention | Antony Gordon LIVE at TEDxASU

    Antony delivers a powerful speech at TEDx ASU titled "People Before Profits: The War for Your Attention"This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedxFollow along: https://link.me/LIGHTHOUSEEDUTAINMENT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  4. What Can A.I. Teach Us About Health? | The Antony Gordon Show w/ Eric Marton

    May 12

    What Can A.I. Teach Us About Health? | The Antony Gordon Show w/ Eric Marton

    What does the world of healthcare look like in a post-social-media world? And what role does technology such as A.I. play in navigating our new mental health challenges?In this episode, Antony sits down with entrepreneur Eric Marton for a candid conversation about the healthcare industry, mental health, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in both. Eric, whose latest venture is an AI-driven platform designed to help everyday people better navigate the healthcare system, shares how his years working within healthcare exposed just how confusing, inaccessible, and emotionally exhausting the system can be for millions.Together, Antony and Eric explore how healthcare challenges have dramatically evolved in the age of social media. While both acknowledge the damaging effects social media has had on attention spans, anxiety, and overall mental health, they also recognize its undeniable role in breaking down stigma around mental illness and giving younger generations access to information, support, and community in ways that never existed before.The conversation moves beyond headlines and tech buzzwords into something far more human: the reality of trying to fix broken systems while preserving empathy, trust, and human connection. Eric explains why he believes AI, when used responsibly, can empower patients. His goal is to help individuals better understand diagnoses, treatment options, insurance systems, and mental healthcare resources.This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply relevant. Antony examines both the promise and the danger of the digital age and asks what it means to build technology that genuinely improves people’s lives.If you have a vested interest in your health and the health of our future generations, this is required viewing.Follow along: https://link.me/LIGHTHOUSEEDUTAINMENT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  5. From Connection to Consumption: Where Big Tech Went Wrong | The Antony Gordon Show w/ Daniel Gradus

    May 5

    From Connection to Consumption: Where Big Tech Went Wrong | The Antony Gordon Show w/ Daniel Gradus

    We are living through the greatest attention war in human history.Every swipe, notification, algorithm, and dopamine hit is competing for one thing: your mind.In this powerful episode of The Antony Gordon Show, Antony sits down with entrepreneur and visionary technologist Daniel Gradus to unpack the hidden psychological architecture behind today’s digital culture, and why so many young people feel overwhelmed, distracted, emotionally exhausted, and disconnected from real life.This is not another “technology is bad” conversation. It’s a raw and intelligent discussion about:• How algorithms shape identity.• Why social media can distort relationships and self-worth?• The difference between connection and consumption.• What it means to reclaim agency in an economy built to monetize attention.Daniel shares his vision for a healthier digital future - one where technology serves humanity instead of hijacking it.Antony also explores a deeper question - What happens when an entire generation confuses stimulation with fulfillment?If you have ever felt mentally cluttered, emotionally drained from scrolling, or trapped in the endless cycle of comparison culture, this conversation will hit hard.Because the real flex in 2026 is learning how to think independently again.Follow along: https://link.me/LIGHTHOUSEEDUTAINMENT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  6. Are You Building Your Best Relationship? Or Performing It? | The Antony Gordon Show w/ Sarah Abenaim

    Apr 28

    Are You Building Your Best Relationship? Or Performing It? | The Antony Gordon Show w/ Sarah Abenaim

    We already know about the deleterious effects of social media on Gen Z. But is it also affecting married couples and families? Coach Sarah Abenaim says it's happening every day. Today, Antony sits down with the life coach and relationship expert for a direct, unfiltered conversation about what’s really happening to modern marriage in the age of social media. They dig into the quiet damage caused by curated lives, fake standards, and the constant pressure to perform happiness online. From moral posturing to the subtle “keeping up” mindset, Antony and Sarah break down how these forces are eroding trust and intimacy between partners. Together, they unpack the psychological patterns driving comparison, resentment, and disconnection. This also calls out the larger system at play: Big Tech continues to benefit from keeping people hooked on cycles of validation, outrage, and illusion. That impact is spilling into young marriages and families across the country. This conversation is grounded, honest, and at times, blunt. But it is not hopeless.Sarah offers practical tools couples can actually use to rebuild trust, communicate clearly, and resist the noise. She closes by sharing her top three strategies for navigating conflict and staying aligned as a team, even when everything around you is pushing you apart. This episode is required listening for anyone looking to the future with hope, especially those with someone by their side. Follow along: https://link.me/LIGHTHOUSEEDUTAINMENT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min
  7. Is Free Will an Illusion? Science Meets Marketing | The Antony Gordon Show w/ Leslie Zane

    Apr 21

    Is Free Will an Illusion? Science Meets Marketing | The Antony Gordon Show w/ Leslie Zane

    What happens when behavioral science meets marketing? Can science offer us a lens to think critically about the decisions we make as consumers?Today, Antony sits down with marketing strategist Leslie Zane, a consultant to Fortune 100 companies with a background in behavioral science, for a sharp examination of how modern consumers actually make decisions. Leslie challenges the idea of free will in the marketplace, arguing that most choices today aren’t driven by careful analysis or data, but by simple positive or negative associations with whatever brands dominate our mental landscape.The conversation reframes competition in the business world: brands are no longer trying to persuade you - they are fighting for space in your brain.This is not unlike the mechanisms used by social media. Big Tech platforms engineer algorithms with one core objective: to maximize visibility and familiarity in order to drive consumption, often bypassing rational thought entirely.This episode outlines how individuals can push back, become more intentional, more aware, and less susceptible to the frictionless systems designed to decide for them.Follow along: https://link.me/LIGHTHOUSEEDUTAINMENT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
  8. A Blueprint for Fulfillment | The Antony Gordon Show w/ Dr. Emilio Justo

    Apr 14

    A Blueprint for Fulfillment | The Antony Gordon Show w/ Dr. Emilio Justo

    What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t lack of opportunity, but the constant pressure to choose comfort over growth?In this episode, Antony sits down with Dr. Emilio Justo, author of the new book The Power of Pause: Mastering Delayed Gratification for Success, to explore a provocative idea: modern culture may be training young people to avoid the very struggles that build strength, discipline, and long-term success.Pop culture has pushed a mantra about chasing short-term highs and only doing what feels good. Antony and Dr. Justo examine how a lifestyle built around this kind of instant gratification can quietly undermine resilience - especially for Gen-Z kids navigating an increasingly complex world.Their conversation challenges the prevailing narrative and revisits values that have stood the test of time: hard work, patience, accountability, and the power of delaying short-term rewards in pursuit of meaningful goals. Rather than rejecting modern life, Dr. Justo argues that young people need practical tools to reclaim focus, build discipline, and develop the mental endurance required to succeed in the real world.If you’ve ever wondered why motivation feels harder to sustain, or how to build habits that actually lead somewhere, this episode offers a grounded, practical perspective. Watch the full conversation and rethink what real success requires.Learn more about Dr. Justo: https://dremiliojusto.comFollow along: https://link.me/LIGHTHOUSEEDUTAINMENT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
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Antony Gordon, a keynote speaker, sports/entertainment lawyer, life coach, husband, and father, helps to dispel the myths that pop culture has perpetuated. His experiences working closely with individuals in the spotlight have taught him that there is much more to life than fame and money. In The Antony Gordon Show, vulnerable interviews with industry leaders in entertainment, sports, politics, and everything in-between explore what it means to live a fulfilling and joyful life. Gain guidance and astounding insight as Antony and his guests discuss overcoming adversity, personal growth, and core life principles. 

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