The Johnjay Van Es Podcast
From the mastermind behind one of the most popular morning shows in the country, Johnjay Van Es brings his signature blend of curiosity, humor, and fearless honesty to the podcast world. If you’ve ever had a question on your mind but were too afraid to ask, don’t worry—Johnjay’s got you covered.
With hilarious, jaw-dropping conversations, amazing guests, and the inside scoop on everything you actually care about, this show is a wild ride through the stories you’ve never heard and the truths nobody else dares to say. Whether it’s celebrities, trendsetters, or just the most interesting people on the planet, nothing is off-limits, and no question is too bold.
Come for the interviews. Stay for the insanity. This is the podcast you’ll be talking about. Don’t miss it!
Episodes
46 episodes
Curious About Hollywood and Comedy? Rob Schneider Spill The Tea!
Rob Schneider joins us for a fun, honest conversation about stand-up comedy, Hollywood, and the weird moments that shape a career. What starts with a goofy fan story quickly turns into a behind-the-scenes look at how comedy really works....
MERCYME LEAD SINGER TELLS THE VOICE BEHIND THE SONG
A song can follow you for years before you understand why it matters. In this episode, MercyMe’s Bart Millard joins us to talk about the real story behind “I Can Only Imagine” and why it still shows up in the hardest moments of peo...
THE TRADER WHO BOUGHT HIS WAY BACK TO HEALTH
Everyone’s talking about Redatrutide for weight loss, but almost no one is asking what it’s doing to your body long term. That’s where this conversation starts.We sit down with Brian, a patient turned operator in the longevity and regene...
The Stem Cell Conversation Your Doctor Has Not Had With You Yet
Most doctors are not talking about this side of stem cell therapy, and that leaves a lot of people confused or misled. This episode breaks down what you’re probably not hearing.We start with a common frustration. Your HRV drops even when...
BRAIN MAPPING WITHOUT A CLINIC — HERE’S HOW!
Your brain is sending signals all day, most people just do not know how to read them. In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Brain Code Centers, Rachel Lambert and Angie Noack, to break down brain mapping and neurofeedback in simple ...
BANKRUPT TO MILLIONAIRE: THE STEPS YOU NEED TO TAKE
At 24, Joel thought he had the dream. A healthy fast food spot called Thinker’s Grill with salmon burgers and smoothies. Instead, it turned into almost $800,000 in debt and a crash course in how brutal business can be.In this episode, Jo...
Influence vs Manipulation — Do You Know the Difference?
What are you scared to say out loud? That is where this conversation with Brett Bartholomew starts.We get real about the stuff people usually avoid:• Fertility struggles• Frozen embryos• Messy divorces• What dating...
Your Body Wants To Heal! Are You Listening?
You can do all the “right” health habits and still feel tired, inflamed, and wide awake at night. Haylie Pomroy says hidden toxins might be the reason.Haylie is a neuroimmunology research scientist and a six-time New York ...
The Longevity Advice That Doesn’t Make You Miserable
Think living longer is enough? Think again. Biohacking is everywhere with IV drips, cold plunges, red light, and hyperbaric chambers, but none of it matters if your mind is stuck.We talk about why your state drives every health habit, ho...
How Do You Survive a High-Pressure Industry? Ask Kim Alexis
Ever wonder what it’s really like to become a supermodel in the 1970s? Kim Alexis started as a teen swimmer with a pharmacy plan and quickly rose to fame. She shares how she was discovered, navigated charm school, and survived the whirlwind of ...
Sleep Myths That Are Totally Ruining You!
Want to finally get real rest without the guesswork? We sit down with a board-certified sleep specialist to break down what actually restores you and why better nights mean better days.Learn why caffeine, alcohol, and...
Life Lessons From a Surgeon That Will Change You
A phone call from the White House, separating conjoined twins, and a mother working all hours so her kids could see grit in action, Dr. Ben Carson’s story goes beyond headlines.We talk early awe in the OR, why steady role models matter, ...
Good Food Isn’t Enough. Here’s Why Some Restaurants Win
Getting fired from your own company can break you. For Sam Fox, it lit the fuse.In this episode, Sam shares how he bet on himself and went on to build 150 plus restaurants and a flagship hotel, including True Food, Flower Child, T...
Separate Beds: The Weirdest Sleep Hack That Works
A new haircut, a hard truth, and real care kick off a conversation about health, home, and heart. Blake shares her hysterectomy journey and why trusting your gut and finding a doctor who listens can change everything.We dive into sleep, ...
Meet the Poop Fairy Behind Modern Gut Health
Gut health gets way less weird once you start feeling better. We sit down with Marina, aka the Poop Fairy, and Steve to talk constipation, colonics, and why so many people feel tired, bloated, and stuck without realizing wha...
Want Hollywood-Level Scripts? Learn From Director Ric Roman Waugh
What if an action movie could make your heart race and actually hit you in the chest? We sit down with director Ric Roman Waugh, the stuntman-turned-filmmaker behind Shelter with Jason Statham, to talk about making actio...
What You Think Is Healthy Might Be Hurting You
Forget The Shiny Wellness Trends. This episode with Dr. Daniel Pompa goes straight to the stuff that actually moves the needle. We pull apart hydrogen water hype, plastic-lined cans, and wellness marketing, then build a real...
Regeneration Is the NEW HEALTH HACK Everyone Misses
Want the real story on stem cell treatments? Dr. Rafael Gonzalez breaks down what actually works, what is marketing hype, and why the results come from signaling, not new organs.You’ll learn:What culture-expanded umbil...
Stop Chasing Quick Fixes and Start Training Your Brain!
Pressure doesn’t disappear under the bright lights; it explodes. We chat with the Phoenix Suns’ performance psychiatrist about how players keep their cool, bounce back from injury, and avoid the flashy “quick fixes” that don’t actually ...
15-Year-Old Recker Eans Now Pop Star — Here’s How!
What happens when a 15-year-old turns raw talent into a real music career without losing himself? We sit down with Recker Eans and his firefighter dad to hear the story from birthday drum kits to a Republic Records deal and a boy band boot camp...
You Won’t Believe How She Went From Intern to President of Phoenix Raceway
She started as a 16-year-old HR intern just trying to pay for acrylic nails. Now she runs Phoenix Raceway.This episode is a full-throttle career story. Growing up in the West Valley, buying a condo at 21, learning money early, and saying...
This Soul Food Is More Than a Meal — It’s a Statement!
From a family kitchen to iconic restaurants, Larry “Lo-lo” White shares how he turned home recipes into Lo-lo’s Chicken & Waffles and a growing hospitality empire.Hear stories from his record-label days, celebrity encounters, and les...
The Secret Sauce Behind a Pizza Empire with Joseph Ciolli
Build a global pizza empire without selling out, that’s the story of CEO, Joseph M. Ciolli, behind 50+ Grimaldi's locations and a clean-label sauce brand sold on Amazon, Walmart, and 5,000 stores worldwide.We dive into heritage, franchis...
Gadgets Can’t Fix Health, But This Can!
Boost your heart health with simple, science-backed habits that actually work. Preventive cardiologist, Dr. Jack Wolfson, shares how sleep, clean food, movement, stress management, and toxin reduction improve heart function ...
The Van Es Couple Reveals the Secret That Keeps Them Solid
Phones crashed, callers vanished, and even a Disneyland giveaway went sideways— but Johnjay Van Es and his wife, Blake, turned chaos into laughs and real talk.We dive into life at home, rescue dogs, LovePup Family Fest, and the little ri...