LifeExcellence with Brian Bartes

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Jun 2026

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Join success coach and bestselling author Brian Bartes as he interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, authors, entertainers and others who have achieved excellence in their chosen fields, so you can learn their tools, techniques, and strategies for improving performance and achieving greater success.

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June 16, 2026Episode 951 hr 1 min

EP095 - How to Read People, Build Trust and Uncover the Truth: Retired Secret Service Agent Brad Beeler

Brad Beeler retired after a distinguished 25-year career with the United States Secret Service, where he served on the protection detail for President George H. W. Bush and various foreign heads of state. As a federal polygraph examiner for 17 years, he secured numerous confessions in high-profile investigations and conducted the most criminal polygraph examinations in the agency’s history. Brad shares what it’s really like to serve on a presidential protection detail, and reveals proven strategies for earning trust and communicating more effectively.

June 2, 2026Episode 9453 min

EP094 - Breaking Barriers: Athletes & Disability Advocates Kyle & Brent Pease

Brent Pease and Kyle Pease are co-founders of the Kyle Pease Foundation, an organization creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities in sports, employment, and everyday life. In 2018, they made history as the first push-assist brother team to complete the IRONMAN World Championship. Together, they’ve completed over 100 races, inspired global audiences, raised more than $12 million, and supported hundreds of athletes – proving that true victory extends far beyond the finish line.

May 19, 2026Episode 9258 min

EP093 - The Eccentric Barefooted Maestro: Pianist & Conductor Robert Emery

Robert Emery is an award-winning conductor, pianist, composer and producer. He made his London piano debut at 13, first conducted at 17, and became the youngest conductor ever to work at the Sydney Opera House at 23. Robert has conducted leading orchestras worldwide and collaborated with artists including Meat Loaf, Russell Watson and Stewart Copeland. Robert shares the decision that changed everything – and how rejecting the status quo became the foundation of his success.

May 5, 2026Episode 9257 min

EP092 - From Wimbledon Champion to Global Brand: Former Pro Tennis Player Stan Smith

A former World #1, US Open and Wimbledon Champion, Stan Smith is Chairman of Stan Smith Events. His worldwide fame extends to the fashion world with the legendary Adidas Stan Smith tennis shoe, which has sold over 100 million pairs. Committed to giving back, Stan has been a driving force behind charitable efforts on Hilton Head, helping generate over $60 million for local causes through the Heritage Classic Foundation. Stan was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987.

April 21, 2026Episode 911 hr 14 min

EP091 - From $600k in Debt to Financial Freedom: Real Estate Entrepreneur Linda McKissack

Linda McKissack is a real estate entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and co-author of the USA Today bestselling book, “Hold.” With over 35 years in the industry, she rebuilt from $600,000 in debt to become the #1 agent at Keller Williams and its top Profit Share earner. Now a franchise owner and mentor, Linda teaches entrepreneurs how to build lasting wealth through real estate and business, inspiring others to create freedom, impact, and a life by design.

April 7, 2026Episode 901 hr 6 min

EP090 - Stories of Human Happiness: Filmmaker and Adventurer Michael Zervos

Michael Angelo Zervos is a filmmaker, director and producer who has collaborated with stars like Eminem, Denzel Washington, and James Harden, as well as brands including Ford, Google, and Activision Blizzard. In 2025, he completed a 499-day journey to all 195 countries, breaking two Guinness World Records as the fastest person to visit every sovereign nation. He is now writing “The Happiest Moment of Your Life,” to be published by Penguin Random House in 2027.

March 24, 2026Episode 8956 min

EP089 - Behind the Music at Saturday Night Live: Vocalist & Guitarist Christine Ohlman

Christine Ohlman – "The Beehive Queen” – is a powerhouse vocalist best known as the featured singer with the Saturday Night Live Band, a role she has held for more than three decades. A National Blues Hall of Fame inductee, she has shared stages with legends like Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, and Elvis Costello. Simply put, Christine is one of rock and roll’s most enduring and electrifying voices. She continues to tear it up on stage every chance she gets!

March 10, 2026Episode 8844 min

EP088 - The Secret Sauce Isn’t on the Menu: James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur Kevin Boehm

James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Kevin Boehm has opened more than 50 restaurants over the past 30 years, building Boka Restaurant Group into one of the most celebrated hospitality companies in the world. With partner Rob Katz, he has launched over 40 acclaimed concepts, earning Michelin stars, national awards, and widespread recognition. In 2019, the duo won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur. Kevin’s debut memoir, The Bottomless Cup, was published in 2025.

February 24, 2026Episode 8750 min

EP087 - Inside the Magic of the Peloton Community: Peloton Instructor Ally Love

Ally Love is a Peloton instructor, TODAY show on-air contributor, and Founder & CEO of Love Squad, known for turning motivation into momentum. She has hosted Netflix’s Dance 100, the Matrix Awards, and spent 11 seasons as an in-arena host for the Brooklyn Nets. As VP of Instructor Strategy & Development at Peloton, Ally has created series like “Sundays with Love” and “HIIT & Hills.” Her signature ethos is “Elevate your energy, elevate your life.”

February 10, 2026Episode 8656 min

EP086 - Easy Science-Backed Ways to Reverse Aging: Biohacker & Longevity Athlete Dave Pascoe

Dave Pascoe is a biohacker and longevity athlete who, at 63, looks, feels, and performs decades younger. Epigenetic testing places his biological age at 43, with a pace of aging of 0.66 – about eight months per year. A top-ranked contender in global longevity competitions, Dave follows a disciplined, data-driven, and attainable approach, and openly shares his protocols, routines, and resources to help everyday people improve health, fitness, and vitality.