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
66 episodes
"I Owe You Everything": The Moment I Didn't Know Mattered
One minute you’re making random videos for fun. Next thing you know, people are watching, brands are calling, and somehow this is your job now.Matt Peterson joins us to talk about how he turned short-form videos into a full-time creator ...
STEM CELLS: MIRACLE OR MYTH? A TOP DOCTOR TELLS ALL
How do you know if a stem cell clinic is legitimate or just really good at marketing?We bring back Rafael Gonzalez for a deep dive into what actually matters when evaluating stem cell therapy, from cell sourcing and quality control to vi...
I Handed the Mic to the Man Who Runs My Show — What He Said Shocked Me
What does it actually take to grow a podcast into a top-performing show? According to Tyler, it starts with one thing most podcasters get wrong: understanding who is actually listening.Tyler runs a podcast production operation with aroun...
ALONE AT 14, NO FAMILY, NO MONEY — WHAT HAPPENED NEXT CHANGED EVERYTHING
At 14, Ayad Agha was dropped at JFK with no English, no passport, and $600 hidden in a guitar. What followed was a story of survival, immigration battles, and an unexpected path into medicine.Now an interventional radiologist, Ayad share...
HE SPENT $1,000 FOR 1 MILLION VIEWS. WAS IT WORTH IT?
What happens when a brand says “do whatever you want” and then changes everything you made?Nathan Yaps, better known as Mr. AZ Sports, joins us for a fun look at the reality of being a creator. We talk influencer contracts, brand deals, ...
DOCTOR REVEALS HOW PRO ATHLETES RECOVER, NOT WHAT YOU THINK
A “career-ending” injury can change everything, but the comeback is where the real work begins.We sit down with a strength and conditioning coach and PhD researcher to break down what elite rehab actually looks like, using NHL captain Ga...
THE LIFE OF A TIKTOK INFLUENCER: $80K PER MONTH
One random TikTok about a bodysuit sat there for months. Then it blew up and made thousands of dollars.Jasmine, a Phoenix mom of four, joins us to share what really happened when one viral TikTok Shop video changed the game for her famil...
HOW HIS DOG SAVED HIS LIFE WHEN DOCTORS COULDN'T
What do you do when everyone else sees a hopeless case, but you refuse to give up?Zach Skow of Marley’s Mutts joins us with an incredible story of rescue, recovery, and second chances. We meet dogs who survived unimaginable injuries, inc...
JUDGE LYNN TOLER SHARES SHOCKING NEWS
A pardon, a Fifth Amendment plea, and a viral courtroom clip. What’s actually going on when the law gets messy?Judge Lynn Toler breaks it down in plain English, explaining what a pardon does, what it doesn’t do, and why someone can still...
THE LAWYER WHO LET AI WRITE HIS CASE (AND IT MADE UP FAKE TRIALS)
A lawyer cited cases that never existed, because AI made them up. That sounds unbelievable, but it's already happened.Kevin Rowe from Learner and Row joins us to separate AI fact from fiction and explain how it's already changing persona...
THE “WATER-SAVING” LIE MAKING YOUR HOME EVEN HOTTER
Your yard could be making your house hotter... and the "water-saving" landscaping everyone recommends might be part of the problem.Michael, better known as The Garden Nerd, joins us to explain why rock yards, artificial turf, and lifeles...
THE STRANGEST LESSON ON WEALTH (HINT: IT'S CHILDHOOD TRAUMA)
What if your biggest advantage in building wealth came from the hardest chapter of your childhood?Stewart Willis, financial advisor and partner at Asset Preservation Wealth and Tax, joins us for a surprisingly personal conversatio...
THE CALL THAT KEPT HIM OUT OF THE TWIN TOWERS
One missed meeting on 9/11 changed Chuck Howard's life forever, and it set him on a path he never expected.In this episode, Chuck shares how that moment reshaped his purpose, led him to Arizona, and inspired him to build communities that...
PEPTIDES: HOW TO KNOW WHAT'S REAL AND WHAT'S FAKE
Not all peptides are created equal, and some of the most popular ones online may not be what you think you're buying.Will Armijo joins us to separate facts from hype in the fast-growing world of peptides. We break down GLP-1 medications ...
YOUR ATTITUDE ON THE BENCH DEFINES YOUR CHARACTER ON THE FLOOR ASU — COACH SPILLS
Talent might get you recruited but culture is what wins when the game gets tough.Arizona State women’s basketball head coach Molly Miller joins us fresh off practice to share how she builds a winning program in a world of NIL deals, tran...
WE LET THE INTERNET INTERVIEW MY SON & HIS GIRLFRIEND
Who said “I love you” first? Who takes longer to text back? And what happens when you put a couple with decades of marriage in the same room as a couple still figuring it all out?In this episode, we sit down with our son Kemp and his gir...
TIKTOK TO STARDOM: HOW SHE GOT HER BIG BREAK
TikTok fame looks instant from the outside, but Jessica Baio and Sam Jose show what it actually takes to get there.We sit down with the couple behind viral content, touring life, and growing creator careers to talk about sleep on the roa...
He Sold Flannels Out of a Scion... Now He Does $150M a Year
From selling flannels out of a car trunk to building a brand on track for roughly $150 million in sales, Dan Dreyer’s journey is anything but ordinary.The founder and CEO of Dixxon Flannel joins us for an honest conversation about buildi...
MOST PEOPLE HER AGE ARE STRUGGLING — SHE'S A MILLIONAIRE, HERE'S WHY!
What starts with color analysis and black T-shirts somehow turns into one of the most honest conversations about money, ambition, and burnout we’ve had in a while.Hannah Hammond joins us to break down commercial real estate financing in ...
YOU MIGHT BE DRINKING MOLD EVERY MORNING WITHOUT KNOWING!
Your “healthy” coffee might not be as healthy as you think. In this episode, we sit down with Patrick & Ashley Sullivan from Jigsaw Health and Firefly Coffee Shop, the team behind the documentary Breaking Big Food, to talk ab...
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 ...