
Everybody Pulls The Tarp
Weekly conversations with Olympians, pro athletes, TV stars, CEOs, elite coaches, bestselling authors, & other top performers about their success secrets and the power of leading by example.
Episodes
238 episodes
Paul Ollinger: From Facebook’s 250th Employee To Stand-Up Comedian
This week Andrew talks with stand-up comedian, author, & podcast host Paul Ollinger. Paul joined Facebook as the company’s 250th employee — and retired at 42 years old only to realize that he was “bored, lonely, & driving his wife crazy...
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Amanda Joiner: How The Ritz-Carlton Delivers Extraordinary Experiences & Exceeds The Highest Expectations
This week Andrew talks with Amanda Joiner, the Global Vice President of The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center. Amanda shares a behind-the-scenes look at how The Ritz-Carlton delivers extraordinary experiences on a daily basis — and exceeds even th...
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Jacie deHoop: Turning An Idea Into Action
This week Andrew talks with The GIST co-founder Jacie deHoop. The GIST is a massive fan-first sports media brand that’s shaking up the male-dominated sports industry. Jacie and her team are reinventing the dialogue around sports by providing eq...
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Shira Gill: Decluttering & Organizing Your Life
This week Andrew talks with world-renowned organizing expert & bestselling author Shira Gill. Shira has helped thousands of people reduce clutter, get organized, and create more space in their lives for the moments & people that matter ...
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Marion Jones: Overcoming Your Biggest Mistakes
This week Andrew talks with Marion Jones. In 2000, Marion became the first woman to win five track and field medals at a single Olympics — when she won 3 gold medals & 2 bronze medals at the summer games in Sydney, Australia. Then, in 2007 ...
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Terry Collins: Leading With Passion, Loyalty, & Authenticity
This week Andrew talks with former MLB manager Terry Collins. Over the course of his career, Terry managed the Houston Astros, Anaheim Angels, & eventually Andrew’s beloved New York Mets. Andrew is a lifelong Mets fan — and Terry is Andrew’...
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Dr. Camille Preston: Leading With Empathy & Turning Tension Into Growth
This week Andrew welcomes business psychologist, author, & leadership expert Dr. Camille Preston back to the show. Throughout her career, Camille has helped hundreds of leaders — from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses — navigate an ...
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Clint Hurdle: Life Lessons From 50 Years In Pro Baseball
This week Andrew talks with 2013 National League Manager of the Year Clint Hurdle. Clint had a 10-year MLB career as a player and later served as a coach & manager. Today, Clint’s 1,269 career wins still rank in the Top 40 all-time for MLB ...
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Casey Murphy: Overcoming Mistakes, Reclaiming Your Focus, & Performing Your Best When It Counts
This week Andrew talks with Olympic gold medalist Casey Murphy. Casey is one of the best goalkeepers in the game of soccer — and the fastest USWNT goalkeeper in history to reach 15 shutouts. In this conversation, Casey shares many of the mindse...
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Chuck Aoki: Building Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, & Following Your Passions
This week Andrew talks with Team USA wheelchair rugby star & paralympic medalist Chuck Aoki. At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Chuck led Team USA to its 3rd consecutive silver medal. For Chuck, it was the 4th Paralympic medal of his caree...
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Christin O’Connor & Jill Williams: Defining Success On Your Terms
This week Andrew talks with Christin O’Connor & Jill Williams. Christin & Jill are the co-creators of ‘My Friend’s Friend’ — an Instagram page & online community that makes purchasing decisions, gift-giving, & life in general ea...
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Lydia Fenet: Captivating An Audience’s Attention
This week Andrew talks with Lydia Fenet — the world’s leading charity auctioneer. Over the course of her career, Lydia has reshaped the global fundraising landscape. Her auctions have raised over $1 billion and her work has supported more than ...
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Jeff Mitchell: Leading Through Change & Balancing Competing Priorities
This week Andrew talks with Ball State University Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell. Jeff leads a highly successful Ball State athletics department that includes 19 sports and more than 450 student-athletes. He has helped guide Ba...
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Erika Robuck: From 100 Rejections To Bestselling Author
This week Andrew talks with national bestselling author Erika Robuck. Erika’s career as a novelist started when she self-published her first novel — after being rejected by 100 literary agents. From there, Erika continued to develop her craft a...
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Brooke Wyckoff: Overcoming Adversity, Growing As A Leader, & Lifting Others Up
This week Andrew talks with Florida State University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Brooke Wyckoff. In each of her first three seasons as head coach, Brooke has led Florida State to the NCAA postseason — something no other Florida State Women’s ...
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Jenny Cavnar: Self-Belief, Being Where Your Feet Are, & Rising To The Moment
This week Andrew talks with A’s play-by-play announcer Jenny Cavnar. In 2024, Jenny became the first woman in Major League Baseball history to serve as a team’s primary play-by-play voice. Jenny shares a behind-the-scenes look at her trailblazi...
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Allison Ellsworth: From Farmers Markets To Amazon's #1 Selling Soda Brand
This week Andrew talks with poppi Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer Allison Ellsworth. poppi is the prebiotic soda brand revolutionizing soda for the next generation. Allison launched poppi in her kitchen, landed a deal on Shark Tank (while ...
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Regan Smith: Navigating Uncertainty, Overcoming Fear, & Finding Your Success Formula
Welcome to a new season of Everybody Pulls The Tarp! This week Team USA Swimmer & 8x Olympic Medalist Regan Smith returns to the show. This past summer, Regan added 5 more Olympic medals to her count — winning 2 golds & 3 silvers at the...
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Season 10 Wrap Up
Andrew puts a bow on Season 10 & highlights some recent episodes getting a lot of new downloads lately. Season 11 kicks off on January 9th. Until then, keep pulling the tarp!Links:
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Casi Joy & Madelyn Rose: Breaking Through Doubt, Building Your Circle, & Chasing Big Dreams
This week Andrew talks with country music artists Casi Joy & Madelyn Rose. Casi returns to the podcast for a deeper dive into a journey that’s taken her from days as a 5-year old on the talent show circuit all the way to The Voice ...
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Jenny Hale: The Teacher Who Pivoted Her Career To Become A Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur
This week Andrew talks with USA Today bestselling author Jenny Hale. Jenny began her career as an elementary school teacher — and eventually began writing as a creative outlet. Today, Jenny is the author of more than 20 books — including two wh...
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Mark Bryan: Learning From Others, Taking On New Challenges, & The Power Of Connecting Authentically
This week Andrew talks with Hootie & The Blowfish lead guitarist & 2x Grammy Award winner Mark Bryan. In addition to his work with Hootie, Mark maintains a non-stop pursuit of other creative endeavors & business ventures. This episo...
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Cori Close: Adjusting To New Situations, Turning Challenges Into Growth, & Leading A Life Of Impact
This week Andrew talks with UCLA Women’s Basketball Head Coach Cori Close. Last season, Cori led UCLA to its highest ranking in program history — sitting at No. 2 in the AP Top 25 Women’s Basketball Poll for 9 weeks. However, making a positive ...
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Jordan Bowers: Developing Discipline, Learning To Trust Yourself, & Being Present In The Moment
This week Andrew talks with University of Oklahoma gymnast Jordan Bowers. Jordan is a 2x National Champion, 7x NCAA All-American, & 2024 Big 12 Conference Gymnast of the Year. In this conversation, Jordan shares a behind-the-scenes lo...
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200th Interview Celebration: Samantha Harris Interviews Andrew
Today is a first on Everybody Pulls The Tarp — because this week Andrew isn’t the one asking the questions. To celebrate crossing the 200 interview milestone, this week Andrew hands the mic over to Emmy-winning TV personality & former Danci...
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