Last Flight Out Podcast

Mike and Jay
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  • Society & Culture
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Welcome to the Last Flight Out Podcast, where hosts Mike and Jay uncover powerful stories of those who’ve taken their “last flight out” toward bigger and better opportunities. Through raw, unscripted conversations, they dive into topics like mental health, relationships, culture, fashion, sports, and entertainment—sharing insights and inspiration for anyone ready to make bold moves. Join them as they explore how people have redefined their lives and pursued greatness, proving that real change starts with taking a leap. Subscribe now and take your first step toward meaningful change.

  1. 1d ago

    Ep. 61 | Kevin Leonel Left Baseball, Bought a Sewing Machine & MLB Tried to Stop Him

    SUBSCRIBE & WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast He had a ticket back to San Diego to play another season of baseball. He did not use it.Jay and Mike sit down with Kevin Leonel — a Dominican American designer from Brooklyn who walked away from a baseball career, chose a sewing machine over a PS5, enrolled in YouTube University, and skipped straight past t-shirts to cut and sew. No formal fashion school. No industry co-sign. Just vision, craft, and an obsessive belief that sports and fashion belonged in the same conversation.We get into all of it. Growing up Dominican in Brooklyn and spending summers in the DR. Going from Jordans in the hood to bow ties at boarding school in Connecticut. Chasing baseball dreams all the way to California and the Dominican Republic before walking away. How watching Michael B. Jordan's stylist team at the One Hotel planted the seed. Why he chose a sewing machine over a PS5 during COVID and how his fiance made the call. The first piece he ever sold — a Willie Mays Giants upcycle for a hundred dollars to his cousin. How MLB sent him three cease and desist letters and eventually took down his entire Instagram page. How Urban Outfitters came knocking in year two when he was still sewing in a studio apartment. And the collaborations with Apple, the NHL, NBA, and more that all came to him organically because he never stopped putting in the work.This is the episode for every creative who figured it out on their own terms.Subscribe to the Last Flight Out Podcast on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on all social media @lastflightoutpodcastFOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Jay ➡️ https://instagram.com/jloubriel26 Mike ➡️ https://instagram.com/ifmikewashere FOLLOW LAST FLIGHT OUT PODCAST: YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Website ➡️ https://www.lastflightoutpodcast.com Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/lastflightoutpodcast/ TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-flight-out-podcast/id1711422290 iHeart ➡️ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-last-flight-out-podcast-323371807?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=trueSpotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2xZJhd2qIw5IxV4VBQufZn#lastflightoutpodcast #KevinLeonel #Dominican #Brooklyn #Streetwear #Fashion #Baseball #MLB #NHL #NBA #Apple #podcast #ep61 #newepisode #nofilter #betonyourself #youtubeuniversity #sewingmachine #SportsAndFashion #independentdesigner

  2. Sep 7

    Ep. 60 | Raydeo on Growing Up in Washington Heights, Staying True & Finding Himself Through Music

    SUBSCRIBE & WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Some artists make music. Raydeo makes sense of the world through it.In Episode 60 of the Last Flight Out Podcast, Mike and Jay sit down with Raydeo — a storyteller, leader, and one of the most authentic voices coming out of Washington Heights, New York. This is not just a music conversation. This is a conversation about identity, purpose, and what it actually means to stay true when the world is constantly pulling you in a different direction.We get into all of it. What Washington Heights gave him and what it cost him. How a household with more struggle than support shaped the man he is today. Why he chose the name Raydeo. When music stopped being a hobby and became his voice. The mental battles behind the sound. The moment he realized he was not supposed to fit in — he was supposed to stand out. His journey into acting as an extension of his artistry. The hardest lessons the industry has taught him. And the philosophy behind Stay True — what it means for a kid from Washington Heights to lead, create, and remain fully himself in a world that rewards conformity.This episode is for every creative who has ever used art to find their way back to themselves. FOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Jay ➡️ https://instagram.com/jloubriel26 Mike ➡️ https://instagram.com/ifmikewashere FOLLOW LAST FLIGHT OUT PODCAST: YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Website ➡️ https://www.lastflightoutpodcast.com Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/lastflightoutpodcast/ TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-flight-out-podcast/id1711422290 iHeart ➡️ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-last-flight-out-podcast-323371807?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2xZJhd2qIw5IxV4VBQufZn #lastflightoutpodcast #Raydeo #WashingtonHeights #StayTrue #HipHop #MusicPodcast #Ep60 #NewEpisode #NoFilter #Identity #Leadership #NewYork #Latino #IndependentArtist #Authenticity

  3. Aug 31

    Ep. 59 | Forbes 30 Under 30 at 23: The Real Story of founder of Swift Hockey, Zechariah Thomas

    Zechariah Thomas started building hockey sticks at 19 in a sport that wasn't waiting for him. At 23 he was on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. This is what happened in between.A special Canada edition of Last Flight Out, hosted by Jay. Zechariah is the founder of Swift Hockey, a performance equipment brand out of Oshawa, Ontario that set out to challenge one of the most tradition-bound industries in sports. He's pitched on Dragons' Den, been recognized by the NHL, and named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2026.In this conversation, Zechariah walks through what day one of Swift actually looked like, the resistance he hit trying to innovate in a sport that likes things the way they are, and how he thought about funding and survival before there was any traction to point to. He gets into the Dragons' Den experience, what was going through his head before he walked out to pitch, and how television changes a pitch. He talks honestly about what recognition did and didn't fix, what it means to be underestimated because you don't fit the traditional mold of the sport, and what he wants Swift to mean for the next kid who feels like hockey wasn't built for them.And in the LFO segment, he answers the question this show is named after: the moment he stopped waiting for permission, what he left behind to take the leap, and what kept him from taking the return flight to something safer.FOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Jay ➡️   / jloubriel26   Mike ➡️   / ifmikewashere   FOLLOW LAST FLIGHT OUT PODCAST: YouTube ➡️    / @lastflightoutpodcast   Website ➡️ https://www.lastflightoutpodcast.com Instagram ➡️   / lastflightoutpodcast   TikTok ➡️   / lastflightoutpodcast   Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... iHeart ➡️ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-la...Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2xZJhd2...#mikeandjay #lastflightoutpodcast #lfo #lastflightout #shorts #bts #dubai #abudhabi #uae #nyc #expat #latino #blackpodcast #latinpodcast #expatlife #hockey #swifthockey #forbes

  4. Aug 24

    Ep. 58 | The Truth About Nostalgia Nobody Tells You

    Nostalgia lies to you. It edits out the boredom, the broke months, and the friendships that were never that solid, then sells you the highlight reel as history. Mike and Jay get into what they actually wish they'd known in their twenties.This one is about memory and how badly it distorts the past, and about the specific things you only understand about your twenties once you're safely out of them. Relationships, friendships that faded for reasons nobody names out loud, careers that looked like plans and were really just momentum. We also get into what changed when growing up stopped being private: a generation that came up before the internet kept receipts versus one that has every version of itself stored somewhere permanent, what it means to be judged now for who you were at nineteen, and where accountability ends and cancel culture starts.FOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Jay ➡️ https://instagram.com/jloubriel26 Mike ➡️ https://instagram.com/ifmikewashere FOLLOW LAST FLIGHT OUT PODCAST: YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Website ➡️ https://www.lastflightoutpodcast.com Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/lastflightoutpodcast/ TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-flight-out-podcast/id1711422290 iHeart ➡️ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-last-flight-out-podcast-323371807?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=trueSpotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2xZJhd2qIw5IxV4VBQufZn#Nostalgia #YourTwenties #CancelCulture #SelfDevelopment #LastFlightOut#mikeandjay #lastflightoutpodcast #lfo #lastflightout #shorts #bts #dubai #abudhabi #uae #nyc #expat #latino #blackpodcast #latinpodcast #expatlife

  5. Aug 17

    Ep. 57 | The 2019 Wake-Up Call That Made Him Build Dubai's First Wellness Club

    Ali Hassoun built the Middle East's first social wellness club. Inside PEAQ Dubai: ice baths, contrast therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, and why recovery works better with other people. In 2019, a stretch of personal and professional setbacks sent Ali Hassoun looking for clarity. What came out of it was PEAQ Wellness Club in Al Quoz, Dubai, the first venue in the region to put fitness, recovery, and community under one roof. In this episode Ali sits down with Mike to talk about the turning point that started it, why he thinks wellness was never meant to be a solitary routine, what it actually takes to open a members club in this city, and where PEAQ goes next as he looks at Berlin, Lisbon, and Bali. We get into cold plunges and contrast therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, breathwork and sound healing, Lagree and the Megaformer, the economics of a wellness membership model, and the brand collaborations that put PEAQ at the intersection of wellness and culture. Starting a small business is intimidating, but what happens when external forces force you to stop? Learn how to process that fear. Many entrepreneurs face immense pressure when launching a new venture, but few prepare for sudden, uncontrollable halts like the COVID-19 pandemic. This video explores the reality of building a company when the world changes overnight and how that experience can trigger intense self-doubt. It is designed for founders navigating the emotional toll of professional uncertainty. By examining this story of business failure and resilience, you will gain perspective on managing the anxiety that comes with entrepreneurship. We address the specific struggle of questioning your own decisions when external circumstances derail your progress. Understanding how to separate personal worth from business performance is a critical part of the journey. FOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Jay ➡️ https://instagram.com/jloubriel26 Mike ➡️ https://instagram.com/ifmikewashere FOLLOW LAST FLIGHT OUT PODCAST: YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Website ➡️ https://www.lastflightoutpodcast.com Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/lastflightoutpodcast/ TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-flight-out-podcast/id1711422290 iHeart ➡️ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-last-flight-out-podcast-323371807?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=trueSpotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2xZJhd2qIw5IxV4VBQufZn

    Ep. 57 | The 2019 Wake-Up Call That Made Him Build Dubai's First Wellness Club

  6. Aug 10

    Ep. 56 | Building a Burger Empire with Bun B — Andy Nguyen (Trill Burgers Co-Founder)

    Andy Nguyen turned a Houston pop-up into one of the most talked-about food brands in America — and he did it alongside legendary rapper Bun B. In this episode of Last Flight Out, Andy sits down with Jay to break down how Trill Burgers went from a single stand to a national name, what most people get wrong about building a food business, and the mindset it takes to bet on yourself when the odds say don't.We get into the partnership with Bun B, the reality of scaling a viral brand, the failures nobody posts about, and the one flight that changed everything for Andy.If you're into entrepreneurship, food culture, brand building, or just great long-form conversations with people who took the leap — this one's for you.FOLLOW ANDYInstagram: @andythenguyenTrill Burgers: @trillburgersFOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Jay ➡️ https://instagram.com/jloubriel26 Mike ➡️ https://instagram.com/ifmikewashere FOLLOW LAST FLIGHT OUT PODCAST: YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Website ➡️ https://www.lastflightoutpodcast.com Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/lastflightoutpodcast/ TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-flight-out-podcast/id1711422290 iHeart ➡️ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-last-flight-out-podcast-323371807?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=trueSpotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2xZJhd2qIw5IxV4VBQufZn#LastFlightOut #TrillBurgers #BunB #Entrepreneurship #FoodBusiness #Podcast #AndyNguyen #Houston #BrandBuilding #StartupStory

    Ep. 56 | Building a Burger Empire with Bun B — Andy Nguyen (Trill Burgers Co-Founder)

  7. Aug 3

    Ep. 55 | Real Money Talk — What We've Actually Built, Stocks vs. Real Estate & Building Wealth Abroad vs. Home

    SUBSCRIBE & WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Mike and Jay get fully transparent about money — what they have actually built, what the journey to get there really looked like, and the honest version that does not make it onto the highlight reel.They get into the stocks vs. real estate debate and why they genuinely fall on different sides of it. The new investments they are each exploring and where they are skeptical. And the segment only LFO can do — what it actually looks like to build wealth abroad versus building it back home in the United States. Mike is running a global, mobile financial life from Dubai with no 401k, no employer safety net, and no one building retirement for him. Jay is back in New York inside the full US wealth building machine — higher taxes, real estate roots, and the grind of being inside the system. Same goal. Two completely different games. This is not financial advice. This is the conversation two friends actually have about money when nobody is watching. Real numbers. Real receipts. Real talk.Subscribe to the Last Flight Out Podcast on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. #lastflightoutpodcast #MoneyTalk #PersonalFinance #Investing #StocksVsRealEstate #BuildingWealth #Expat #Podcast #Ep55 #NewEpisode #NoFilter #RealTalk #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedomFOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Jay ➡️ https://instagram.com/jloubriel26 Mike ➡️ https://instagram.com/ifmikewashere FOLLOW LAST FLIGHT OUT PODCAST: YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Website ➡️ https://www.lastflightoutpodcast.com Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/lastflightoutpodcast/ TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-flight-out-podcast/id1711422290 iHeart ➡️ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-last-flight-out-podcast-323371807?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=trueSpotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2xZJhd2qIw5IxV4VBQufZn

  8. Jul 27

    Ep. 54 | Davon Bean: From the Bronx to the Super Bowl Stage as the First Creative Director of Vanson Leathers

    SUBSCRIBE & WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast He grew up in the Bronx with no degree, no investors, and no connections. He learned the fashion business from the floor up — Bloomingdale's, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry — watching how the biggest luxury houses in the world actually work. Then in 2011 he bet everything on himself and started Fly Geenius. For ten years he pushed while the world wasn't watching.Then everything changed.In Episode 54 of the Last Flight Out Podcast, Mike and Jay sit down with Davon Bean — founder of Fly Geenius and the first-ever Creative Director of Streetwear at Vanson Leathers, a fifty-year-old American leather house. You have seen his work even if you did not know his name. The jacket DJ Mustard wore behind Kendrick Lamar on the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show of all time — that was him. LeBron James walking through the NBA tunnel in an Aimé Leon Dore x Vanson jacket — that was him too.In this conversation we get into all of it. The Bronx he grew up in. What those years behind the counter at Louis Vuitton and Gucci actually taught him that no classroom could. The ten years of Fly Geenius that nobody saw. How a fifty-year-old family business in Fall River, Massachusetts decided to hand him a seat at the table and make history. The Super Bowl week story — a snowstorm, a package, and five days to deliver. The French Montana collection at Paris Fashion Week. What Virgil Abloh's life and death taught him about pace, purpose, and the cost of building something great. And the one moment where, if he had chosen differently, none of this exists.This is the episode for every creative who has been building in the dark and waiting for the world to catch up.Subscribe to the Last Flight Out Podcast on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. #lastflightoutpodcast #DavonBean #VansonLeathers #FlyGeenius #Fashion #Streetwear #BronxNYC #SuperBowl #DJMustard #Podcast #Ep54 #NewEpisode #NoFilter #BlackDesigners #CreativeDirector #Hypebeast #LeBronJames #FashionPodcastFOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Jay ➡️ https://instagram.com/jloubriel26 Mike ➡️ https://instagram.com/ifmikewashere FOLLOW LAST FLIGHT OUT PODCAST: YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Website ➡️ https://www.lastflightoutpodcast.com Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/lastflightoutpodcast/ TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-flight-out-podcast/id1711422290 iHeart ➡️ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-last-flight-out-podcast-323371807?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=trueSpotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2xZJhd2qIw5IxV4VBQufZn

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Welcome to the Last Flight Out Podcast, where hosts Mike and Jay uncover powerful stories of those who’ve taken their “last flight out” toward bigger and better opportunities. Through raw, unscripted conversations, they dive into topics like mental health, relationships, culture, fashion, sports, and entertainment—sharing insights and inspiration for anyone ready to make bold moves. Join them as they explore how people have redefined their lives and pursued greatness, proving that real change starts with taking a leap. Subscribe now and take your first step toward meaningful change.

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  • Creator
    Mike and Jay
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mike and Jay
  • Show Website
    Last Flight Out Podcast

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