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Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy Winning TV Host, YouTuber and Inc. 500 entrepreneur obsessed with reverse engineering the mindsets and habits of world class performers. Each episode features in depth conversations with top athletes, celebrities, entrepreneurs and thought leaders. If they are the best at what they do, CVV wants to get their insight and help you apply it to your own life.

Insight with Chris Van Vliet Blue Wire

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    • 4.9 • 2.5K Ratings

Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy Winning TV Host, YouTuber and Inc. 500 entrepreneur obsessed with reverse engineering the mindsets and habits of world class performers. Each episode features in depth conversations with top athletes, celebrities, entrepreneurs and thought leaders. If they are the best at what they do, CVV wants to get their insight and help you apply it to your own life.

    How I Got Into The Best Shape Of My Life At 40 Years Old - My Workout & Meal Plan With Fitness Coach AJ Simms

    How I Got Into The Best Shape Of My Life At 40 Years Old - My Workout & Meal Plan With Fitness Coach AJ Simms

    I had a goal this year to get into the best shape of my life by my 40th birthday. And I'm proud to say that on May 19, I accomplished it! I did this for two reasons... One, I've been working out since I was 15 years old, but I wanted to see what would be possible if we really dialed in the diet and the workouts. And secondly, my daughter was going to be born around my 40th birthday so I wanted to redefine what it meant to have a dad bod.

    I've received A LOT of messages and emails asking what my diet looked like or what my workout plan looked like -- and we'll get into all of the nitty-gritty details during this episode, but I started at 202 and over the course of these 90 days I ended at 177 -- and I did it with the help of a world-renowned nutritionist and fitness coach AJ Simms (@cementfactory) who has trained wrestling stars like Bobby Lashley, LA Knight, EC3, Johnny Gargano, Apollo Crews and he's the guy who got Tommaso Ciampa looking like a beast recently.

    I did this all naturally -- although hey, I appreciate all of the comments from people accusing me of taking PEDs or doing TRT. That is honestly the best possible compliment for you to think this kind of result isn't possible without drugs. Hilarious!

    I hope you enjoy this episode with the one and only AJ Simms!

    Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com

    Quote I'm thinking about:
    "Health is the crown on the head of a well person that only the sick person can see." - Robin Sharma

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    • 35 min
    Baby Don't Hurt Me - Mike O'Hearn On His Viral Meme, How He Handles Haters, Acting In "Magazine Dreams" With Jonathan Majors

    Baby Don't Hurt Me - Mike O'Hearn On His Viral Meme, How He Handles Haters, Acting In "Magazine Dreams" With Jonathan Majors

    Mike O'Hearn (@mikeohearn) is an actor and a legendary bodybuilder. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about how the "Baby don't hurt me" meme started, why he decided to lean into it, what he has learned from working out with Arnold Schwarzenegger, how close he was to signing with WWE in the 90s, his reaction to Joe Rogan talking about him on his podcast, his biggest pet peeve in the gym, working with Jonathan Majors on the film "Magazine Dreams", being Titan on American Gladiators, why he believes that you should never skip a meal and much more!

    Check out Mike O'Hearn's website: http://mikeohearn.com

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    Quote I'm thinking about:
    The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent. - Arnold Schwarzenegger

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    • 56 min
    How Vic Joseph Became a WWE Commentator, Shawn Michaels' Influence, NXT, The Power Of Betting On Yourself

    How Vic Joseph Became a WWE Commentator, Shawn Michaels' Influence, NXT, The Power Of Betting On Yourself

    Vic Travagliante aka Vic Joseph (@vicjosephwwe) is a broadcaster, play-by-play commentator and the voice of NXT. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about their friendship that started in Cleveland, how both of them worked at CBS Radio together, how Vic got his dream job as a WWE commentator, the power of betting on yourself instead of staying comfortable, filling Mauro Ranallo's shoes in NXT, meeting his wife McKenzie Mitchell in WWE, his love of the Cleveland Browns, his friendship with Johnny Gargano, how Shawn Michaels got him into wrestling and much more!

    Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com

    Quote I'm thinking about:
    Don’t wait your turn. Bet on yourself and have the confidence to stand up and say, ‘my time is now. - Robert F. Smith

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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Will Ospreay Has 25 5-Star Matches! NJPW Contract Ends Next Year, AEW, Kenny Omega Match

    Will Ospreay Has 25 5-Star Matches! NJPW Contract Ends Next Year, AEW, Kenny Omega Match

    Will Ospreay (@willospreay) is a professional wrestler currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). He sits down with Chris Van Vliet before NJPW Resurgence in Los Angeles to talk about being one of the best wrestlers in the world, having 25 matches rated 5-stars or better by Dave Meltzer from Wrestling Observer, his match with Kenny Omega at Wrestle Kingdom 17, the match with Ricochet in 2016 that changed both of their lives, his AEW debut, why he doesn't want to move the United States, a possible match with CM Punk, why he doesn't want a WrestleMania moment, what wrestling in the Tokyo Dome is like and much more!

    Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV at http://thecoldplunge.com

    Quote I'm thinking about:
    "Don't find fault, find a remedy. Anyone can complain." - Henry Ford

    For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    How To Monetize Being A Wrestling Content Creator - Chris Van Vliet on "Strictly Business" With Jon Alba & Eric Bischoff

    How To Monetize Being A Wrestling Content Creator - Chris Van Vliet on "Strictly Business" With Jon Alba & Eric Bischoff

    Chris Van Vliet appears as a guest on "Strictly Business" hosted by Jon Alba (@jonalba) and Eric Bischoff (@ebischoff) to talk about the business behind being a wrestling content creator. We talk about how to get started as a content creator on YouTube, podcasts, social media and more, how you can make money from your content, landing your first big interview, the importance of having great equipment and more!

    Listen to Strictly Business on the 83 Weeks podcast feed here: https://open.spotify.com/show/17pl2hcO9uPJdUnqvkR0Bt

    Quote I'm thinking about:
    "Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work." - Stephen King

    For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com
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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Taya Valkyrie On Her AEW Debut, Jade Cargill, John Morrison's Boxing Match At Creator Clash 2

    Taya Valkyrie On Her AEW Debut, Jade Cargill, John Morrison's Boxing Match At Creator Clash 2

    Taya Valkyrie (@thetayavalkyrie) is a professional wrestler currently signed to AEW and known for her time in IMPACT Wrestling, Lucha Underground, MLW, AAA and WWE. She joins Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about signing with AEW, making her debut in Winnipeg in front of a Canadian audience, how they snuck her into the building, setting an intention in 2022 to show everyone how good she is in the ring, her match with Jade Cargill at Double Or Nothing for the TBS Championship, some of her dream matches in AEW, being ringside for her husband John Morrison's boxing debut at Creator Clash 2, her clothing line LOCA by Taya Valkyrie and much more!

    Check out LOCA by Taya Valkyrie here: https://www.tayavalkyrie.com/

    Quote I'm thinking about:
    "A bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you fail to make the turn" - Helen Keller

    For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://chrisvanvliet.com
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    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
2.5K Ratings

2.5K Ratings

jamesxkeith ,

Happy Birthday!

What better gift to give than a 5-star rating? And it’s well deserved. I feel inspired every time I listen to a conversation between Chris and his guests. It’s just such a positive interaction hearing something that’s less of an interview and more akin to friendly banter between friends. Honestly, I could listen to Chris read the ingredients on a box of Wheaties and walk away feeling happier than when I turned it on. Congratulations on getting in the best shape of your life and here’s to many more insightful conversations! Cheers!

Djdunst ,

A life changing podcast

Chris is a host, a friend, inspirational speaker, and life coach all in one. His guest range from wrestles, to great entrepreneurs. Thanks to this show I start my morning off talking out loud what I’m thankful for.

J Gwinn 666 ,

CVV is a legend.

Chris is the best interviewer in the game. Period. His conversations are heartfelt, mindful, and anything but the same monotonous interviews you see elsewhere. Give this show a listen, and if you don’t agree with me, then I guess you’re entitled to your wrong opinion.

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