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Eli Marcus is the host of The Motivation Show, a top 1% ranked motivation podcast. Inspirational Interviews on Success, Mindset, Leadership, Overcoming Adversity with world renowned experts in Personal Development, Self Improvement, Functional Medicine/Health, Athletes, TV/Fim stars, best selling book authors, etc. Follow Eli on Facebook at TheMotivationShowPodcast and Instagram at EliMarcusPodcast, X at TheEliMarcus & LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/EliMarcusSuccess. Email us at motivatea2z@gmail.com or go to www.EliMMarcus.com

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October 27, 202632 min

Babe Ruth's Untold Stories Revealed by His Great-Grandson, Brent Stevens

What was Babe Ruth REALLY like beyond the baseball diamond? Discover the man behind the legend as his great-grandson, Brent Stevens, joins host Eli Marcus on The Motivation Show for a fascinating conversation filled with family stories, baseball history, and revealing insights into one of the greatest sports icons of all time! BABE RUTH — THE LEGEND. THE MAN. THE UNTOLD STORIES. Known as "The Sultan of Swat" and "The Great Bambino," Babe Ruth revolutionized baseball, became a cultural phenomenon, and left a legacy that continues to captivate generations of fans. Brent Stevens, author of Out of the Mouth of Babe, takes us beyond the home runs, the World Series championships, and the larger-than-life personality to explore the personal side of the legendary New York Yankees superstar. In this captivating episode, we explore: ⚾ The Babe Ruth family stories that most baseball fans have never heard. ⚾ What Babe Ruth was really like away from the spotlight. ⚾ His extraordinary relationship with fellow Yankees legend Lou Gehrig. ⚾ The personality, humor, and humanity behind the baseball icon. ⚾ The remarkable legacy Babe Ruth left for his family and future generations. ⚾ Lessons about success, determination, and living life to the fullest. Whether you're a lifelong Yankees fan, a baseball history enthusiast, or someone who loves extraordinary stories about legendary personalities, this is an episode you won't want to miss! 🎙️ Subscribe FREE to The Motivation Show with Eli Marcus for inspiring conversations with legendary athletes, celebrities, bestselling authors, and extraordinary achievers sharing their secrets to success, happiness, health, and living your best life! WATCH & SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@TheMotivationShowbyEli CONNECT WITH ELI MARCUS: 📸 Instagram: @elimarcuspodcast 𝕏 X (Twitter): TheEliMarcus Facebook: TheMotivationShow 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and your favorite podcast platforms. If you enjoy this episode, please FOLLOW the podcast, leave a 5-star rating, and SHARE it with a friend who loves baseball and inspirational stories! #BabeRuth #LouGehrig #NewYorkYankees #BaseballHistory #TheMotivationShow

October 26, 202628 min

Dee Wallace: The Mom from E.T.! 300+ Film & TV Roles and Counting!

From playing the beloved mom in Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to starring in the terrifying horror classics The Howling, Cujo, and The Hills Have Eyes, Dee Wallace has enjoyed an extraordinary Hollywood career spanning 300+ film and television roles! On this captivating episode of The Motivation Show, host Eli Marcus sits down with the legendary actress to explore her remarkable career, unforgettable experiences in Hollywood, and the life lessons she's learned along the way. Discover what it was like working on one of the most beloved movies of all time, the challenges and triumphs of a decades-long acting career, and the mindset that has kept Dee Wallace pursuing her passion. Beyond acting, Dee is also an author, speaker, and advocate for personal empowerment, positivity, and self-healing. Whether you're a fan of E.T., classic Hollywood movies, or inspiring stories of perseverance and success, this is an interview you won't want to miss! Subscribe FREE to The Motivation Show for fascinating conversations with legendary entertainers, bestselling authors, world-class achievers, and inspiring personalities who share their secrets to success, happiness, and living your best life. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬: https://tinyurl.com/3yy6duuy 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://tinyurl.com/5bnxexmv CONNECT WITH ELI MARCUS & THE MOTIVATION SHOW! Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe FREE, share it with a friend, and follow us for more inspiring interviews and motivational content! 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMotivationShowbyEli 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMotivationShow/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elimarcuspodcast/ 𝕏 X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheEliMarcus

October 9, 202627 min

The Miracle Mentality: How to Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks with Tim Storey

What does it take to turn a major setback into a powerful comeback? In this inspiring conversation on The Motivation Show podcast, Eli Marcus sits down with Tim Storey, bestselling author, international speaker, life strategist, podcast host, and the Original Comeback Coach, to explore the ideas behind The Miracle Mentality. Tim has spent decades helping entrepreneurs, executives, athletes, and high-profile clients including Robert Downey Jr. and Charlie Sheen navigate setbacks, pressure, major transitions, purpose, and personal growth. He has also been featured by Oprah Winfrey. In this episode, Tim shares how to: • Rebuild after disappointment• Regain momentum when you feel stuck• Stop allowing your past to define your future• Develop a stronger mindset during difficult times• Turn adversity into opportunity• Create your own comeback story If you are facing a setback, going through a transition, or simply know you are capable of more, this conversation will give you practical ideas and encouragement to move forward. Connect with The Motivation Show: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMotivationShow/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elimarcuspodcast/X: https://x.com/TheEliMarcus 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: The Motivation Show | Podcast on Spotify Join Our Facebook Communities: Miami to Palm Beach:https://www.facebook.com/groups/themiamitopalmbeach NYC Happenings:https://www.facebook.com/groups/nychappenin Email Eli Marcus to speak at your event, collaborate, etc at motivatea2z@gmail.com

October 2, 202640 min

The Real-Life Jerry Maguire | Leigh Steinberg's Incredible Downfall & Comeback

Was the movie Jerry Maguire based on a true story? The answer is yes. Legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg was the real-life inspiration behind Tom Cruise's iconic role in the Academy Award-winning film Jerry Maguire. Over the course of his remarkable career, Steinberg represented more than 300 professional athletes, including numerous Hall of Famers, No. 1 NFL Draft picks, Super Bowl champions, and Olympic athletes, becoming one of the most influential sports agents in history. But behind the extraordinary success came a devastating personal downfall. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Leigh shares how addiction nearly destroyed his career, reputation, and relationships—and how faith, perseverance, and purpose helped him rebuild his life and achieve one of the greatest comebacks in professional sports. Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, business professional, or someone facing adversity, Leigh's story is proof that your greatest setback does not have to define your future. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫: • The true story behind Jerry Maguire • What Hollywood got right—and wrong—about the movie • How Leigh Steinberg built one of the world's most successful sports agencies • The personal struggles that nearly cost him everything • His inspiring journey of recovery and redemption • Leadership lessons from representing elite athletes • The importance of character, resilience, and second chances This is more than a conversation about sports. It's a story about overcoming failure, rebuilding your life, and discovering that your greatest comeback can still be ahead of you. ▶️ Watch the full video interview on The Motivation Show podcast with Eli Marcus on YouTube. 👇 Enjoyed this conversation? 🎙️ Subscribe FREE to The Motivation Show on YouTube for more inspiring interviews with world-class leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and bestselling authors. ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMotivationShow 🌐 Learn more about Eli Marcus, speaking engagements, coaching, and PR & Marketing: https://www.elimmarcus.com #LeighSteinberg #JerryMaguire #SportsAgent #NFL #Leadership #Comeback #Motivation #Success

September 6, 202637 min

What 17 Years at ESPN Taught Jason Romano About True Success

What does 17 years at ESPN teach you about leadership, success and what really matters in life? Jason Romano spent nearly two decades at ESPN, working behind the scenes at the worldwide leader in sports. Along the way, he encountered legendary athletes, coaches and leaders—and discovered that true success has far less to do with titles, money or status than most people think. In this inspiring episode of The Motivation Show with Eli Marcus, Jason discusses his book, The Uniform of Leadership: Lessons on True Success from My ESPN Life, and shares some of the most important lessons he learned during his remarkable ESPN career. We discuss: • What separates exceptional leaders from everyone else • The biggest leadership lessons Jason learned at ESPN • Why character matters more than your job title • How successful people handle adversity and setbacks • The importance of humility, service and forgiveness • What Jason learned from being around some of the biggest names in sports • Why our definition of “success” may be completely wrong • And much more! Jason Romano is an author, speaker, media professional and former ESPN producer. He is also the host of the Sports Spectrum Podcast. 🎥 DON'T JUST LISTEN—WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE! Search YouTube for “The Motivation Show by Eli” and see Jason tell these stories firsthand. Subscribe while you're there! 🎤 Want Eli Marcus to speak at your next event? Eli is available for motivational speaking engagements for businesses, organizations, conferences and special events. 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐄𝐋𝐈 & 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 YouTube: (14) THE MOTIVATION SHOW - YouTubeInstagram: @elimarcuspodcastX: @TheEliMarcusFacebook: TheMotivationShowLinkedIn: Eli Marcus | LinkedIn ⭐ Follow The Motivation Show on Spotify, YouTube and your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an inspiring conversation. The Motivation Show with Eli Marcus features fascinating conversations with accomplished athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, authors and thought leaders—and the lessons they learned on their journeys to success. #Leadership #Success #ESPN

July 17, 202643 min

How Nutrition Can Save Your Life | Dr. Michael Klaper -

How much control do you really have over your health? According to internationally respected physician Dr. Michael Klaper, the answer may be far more than most people realize. In this eye-opening episode of The Motivation Show, Dr. Klaper explains how proper nutrition may help prevent—and in many cases reduce the risk of—some of today's most common chronic diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. For decades, Dr. Klaper has educated physicians, medical students, and patients about the powerful role nutrition plays in health and longevity. In this fascinating conversation, he shares practical, science-based insights that could change the way you think about food, medicine, and disease prevention. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why nutrition is one of the most powerful tools for improving health. • What many physicians were never taught about nutrition. • How lifestyle choices influence chronic disease. • Practical steps you can take to improve your long-term health. • Why food may be one of the most important forms of preventive medicine. Whether your goal is to live longer, feel better, or make more informed health decisions, this conversation offers valuable information that can benefit you and those you care about. If you enjoy inspiring conversations with extraordinary people sharing ideas that can change the way you live, lead, and succeed, be sure to follow The Motivation Show on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new episode. Join thousands of people each week discovering practical ideas from world-class guests that can improve your health, career, relationships, finances, and life. Subscribe FREE today. Follow The Motivation Show on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an inspiring conversation. You can also subscribe FREE on YouTube for the full video interviews. ▶️ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheMotivationShow⁠ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motivation-show/id1782808828 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L93OtP0AqHmYkQmVSmKLe Website: https://www.elimmarcus.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elimarcussuccess Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMotivationShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elimarcuspodcast/ X: https://x.com/TheEliMarcus 📧 Email: ⁠motivatea2z@gmail.com⁠ 🎙️ Listen & Follow🌐 Connect with Eli Marcus 🎤 Book Eli Marcus To inquire about keynote speaking, executive coaching, PR & marketing consulting, or media appearances, email ⁠motivatea2z@gmail.com⁠ or visit ⁠www.elimmarcus.com⁠. Eli Marcus—known as The Mayor of Motivation—hosts The Motivation Show, where extraordinary people share ideas that can help you live healthier, think bigger, overcome obstacles, and achieve greater success. As a keynote speaker, business coach, and PR & marketing strategist, Eli also helps individuals and organizations increase their visibility, influence, and impact.

July 6, 202626 min

American Ninja Warrior Favorite Colton Skuster | What It Takes to Win

How Does a 21-Year-Old Become One of America's Top American Ninja Warrior Competitors? At just 21 years old, Colton Skuster has already competed in four seasons of American Ninja Warrior, earning a reputation as one of the competition's most exciting and determined athletes. In this inspiring episode of The Motivation Show, host Eli Marcus sits down with Colton to explore the training, mindset, discipline, and mental toughness required to compete at the highest level on one of television's most demanding athletic competitions. Colton shares how he developed the confidence to perform under pressure, what he learned from both success and failure, the story behind competing in a monkey suit, and the daily habits that continue to drive his pursuit of excellence. • How Colton grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah • When he realized he had the potential to become an elite athlete • How competitors qualify for American Ninja Warrior • The toughest obstacles he's faced—and how he prepared to conquer them • The mindset that helps him stay calm under intense pressure • Lessons learned from victory, disappointment, and perseverance • The surprising story behind the famous monkey suit • The habits that build confidence, resilience, and mental toughness • His future goals, career aspirations, and next big challenge Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, student, or simply striving to become your best, this conversation offers practical insights into mental toughness, peak performance, resilience, and achieving extraordinary goals. If you're a fan of American Ninja Warrior or you're looking to develop greater mental toughness, resilience, and peak performance, this episode is for you. 🎥 Watch the full video interview on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheMotivationShow 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMotivationShow In this episode you'll discover:Connect with Eli Marcus & The Motivation Show 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elimarcuspodcast ❌ X: https://x.com/TheEliMarcus 🌐 Interested in booking Eli Marcus for speaking engagements, coaching, podcast interviews, or PR & Marketing consulting? 📧 motivatea2z@gmail.com

July 3, 202628 min

Silver Kung: From $10 Million in Debt to Building a $3.2 Billion Investment Firm

How do you go from inheriting $10 million in family debt to building a $3.2 billion investment firm? In this inspiring episode of The Motivation Show, host Eli Marcus sits down with Silver Kung, author of Silver Linings: Finding Wealth, Wisdom, and Redemption on the Hardest Road of All, to explore one of the most remarkable entrepreneurial journeys you'll ever hear. After overcoming a difficult childhood in Taiwan and inheriting enormous family debt, Silver went on to become Founder, Chairman & Chief Investment Officer of Siegfried Capital, building one of the world's respected investment firms. But this conversation isn't just about wealth. It's about resilience, perseverance, purpose, lifelong learning, and developing the mindset to overcome adversity while creating a meaningful legacy. In this episode, you'll discover: • How Silver transformed $10 million in inherited family debt into a $3.2 billion asset management firm. • What a hedge fund is—and how he built one from the ground up. • The investment principles that have guided his success for decades. • Why embracing curiosity, adventure, and lifelong learning has shaped both his business and his life. • The inspiration behind writing Silver Linings. • Why reading books and watching great films can expand your thinking and your worldview. • The importance of keeping both an open mind and an open heart. • Why giving back is one of the greatest measures of success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, business owner, or simply looking for inspiration to overcome life's challenges, this conversation offers practical wisdom that can help you think bigger, build stronger, and live with greater purpose. To book Eli Marcus for keynote speaking engagements, executive coaching, or PR & Marketing consulting: 📧 motivatea2z@gmail.com 🌐 www.EliMMarcus.com Subscribe FREE to The Motivation Show on YouTube: 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦/@𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 or Apple Podcasts, Spotify, IHeart, Amazon Radio, etc. for new interviews every week featuring world-class entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, bestselling authors, business leaders, and changemakers. This episode is proudly sponsored by the IFA World Franchise Show, September 25–26 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

June 20, 202639 min

NAKED & ALONE WITH 80,000 PEOPLE! | NFL Legend Nick Lowery

#football #NFL #KansasCityChiefs 🏈 How do you overcome rejection and perform under the pressure of 80,000 people watching? Nick Lowery played 18 NFL seasons, primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs, becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer with 1,466 points. A 3-time Pro Bowler, 2-time First-Team All-Pro, and former NFL all-time leader in field goals and kicking accuracy, Nick's success extended far beyond football. A Harvard MPA graduate, Nick has worked with three U.S. Presidents, devoted decades to humanitarian causes, and received the prestigious Byron "Whizzer" White Award for service and leadership. His book, Naked And Alone With 80,000 People: From 11 Rejections to Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame and Most Accurate Kicker in NFL History, is far more than a football memoir. It's a masterclass in resilience, confidence, focus, teamwork, faith, and turning rejection into opportunity. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, student, or simply facing life's challenges, Nick's story proves that setbacks don't define you—they prepare you for something greater. You don't fail because you lose. You fail only when you quit. 👉 Subscribe FREE to THE MOTIVATION SHOW podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMotivationShowbyEli FOLLOW THE MOTIVATION SHOW 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMotivationShow/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elimarcuspodcast/ ❌ X: https://x.com/TheEliMarcus Join Eli Marcus' Facebook Groups 🌴 Miami to Palm Beach: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themiamitopalmbeach 🗽 NYC Happenings: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nychappening

June 12, 202629 min

𝐀 𝐃𝐎𝐆'𝐒 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄 as told by author/screenwriter 𝐖. 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧

𝐖. 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧 is an American author, columnist, screenwriter & humorist. He is most famous for his novel 𝐀 𝐃𝐨𝐠'𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞, which spent 52 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. The 2010 book is the basis for the movie version starring 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐢𝐝, 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡 𝐆𝐚𝐝 and others and was released in theaters in 2017. A Dog's Purpose was followed by a sequel called 𝐀 𝐃𝐨𝐠'𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲, which was also adapted into a film of the same name. We discuss: -What inspired him to write A Dog’s Purpose and did he have a gut feeling that this book would be this big? -Why a focus on dogs? -Reincarnation of dogs -How did he pick Bailey as the name of the dog? His new movie 𝐀 𝐃𝐨𝐠'𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 which will tentatively be out in November 2026 How Bailey narrates that life is about having fun, saving others, finding someone to be with, not getting upset over the past or the future, and living for today. -How Ethan (played by Dennis Quaid) reunites with Bailey for a Happy Ending! Subscribe FREE to 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 podcast here: / channel 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐔𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒: -𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: https://www.facebook.com/TheMotivationShow/ -𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/elimarcuspodcast/ -𝐗: https://x.com/TheEliMarcus -𝐌𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Dkip8K7op/ 𝐍𝐘𝐂 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 Facebook group: NYC HAPPENINGS | Facebook #doglife #dogs #dog

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