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November 5, 2026

The Election Night TSUNAMI Wasn’t Blue - It Was Independent (Here’s Why)

Election night turned into what Shawn Griffiths calls a "bloodbath," and the our hosts could barely contain themselves reacting live: Troy Jackson just knocked off 30-year Senate fixture Susan Collins in Maine, and that was only the beginning.

November 4, 2026

I Love the Smell of Ketchup in the Morning! Daniel Roebuck

Daniel Roebuck has been in hundreds of films, from Lost to Rob Zombie’s The Munsters, and he still campaigned to get into a killer tomato movie. Dan joins Chris Cantore and Noor Razooky (from his car!) to spill what really went down on the set of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence.

November 3, 2026

Navy SEAL Commander: The REAL Secret To High Performance Under Pressure

Rich Diviney, a retired Navy SEAL officer who led selection, assessment, and training at DEVGRU, joins me to discuss what separates high performers from those who struggle when things don't go as planned. Drawing from over 20 years of military service, Rich explains why skills alone don't define performance and why attributes matter most when facing stress, uncertainty, and difficult situations.We break down the difference between skills and attributes, why resilience and perseverance are essential, how attributes influence leadership and decision-making, and why hiring based solely on resumes can lead to the wrong choices. Rich also shares how attributes can be developed through experience and deliberate effort.

October 29, 2026

MIDTERMS: Will Talarico Take TEXAS? El-Sayed v. Rogers, Collins v. Jackson

Six days before the consequential midterm races and no one knows what will happen. Except us. We make our predictions on Senate races in Texas, Michigan, Maine, and Alaska, and compare our picks to the Polymarket odds.

October 28, 2026

Pilot Turned Doctor: Most Men Over 40 Are Slowly Wasting Away

Dr. Daniel Monlux is a board-certified physician in family medicine and aerospace medicine, a former F-18 pilot, and the New Medical Director of Executive Health Edge. Despite knowing the fundamentals of health and fitness as a physician, he realized he wasn't consistently applying them to his own life. After joining the program as a member, he built sustainable routines around nutrition, exercise, and sleep, improved his health markers, and experienced a noticeable difference in his energy and daily life.

October 27, 2026

How to Pay for College in California: FAFSA, CADAA & Cal Grants Explained | Dr. Daisy Gonzales

In this episode of Dreaming Big | Working Hard, California Assemblymember David Alvarez sits down with Dr. Daisy Gonzales, Executive Director of the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and former Interim Chancellor of the California Community Colleges. From emancipating from foster care and navigating college applications on her own to running the nation’s largest state financial aid system, Dr. Gonzales breaks down how California students can fund higher education without drowning in student debt.

October 22, 2026

The Two-Party System CONTROLS Our Elections. It’s Time to FIGHT BACK (John Opdycke)

Open Primaries founder John Opdycke joins Chad Peace and Cara McCormick for a wide-ranging, no-bs conversation on where the reform movement actually stands, starting with Pennsylvania's open primary fight and then asking the question: are presidential primaries even elections in the first place?

October 21, 2026

Why Successful Men Stop Feeling Like Themselves After 40

Greg Scheinman is the founder and CEO of Midlife Male, a newsletter, podcast, and media brand for men over 40, and the author of The Midlife Man: A No-Bullshit Guide. After interviewing more than 200 high-performing men, he shares the lessons he's learned about success, personal accountability, and what it takes to build a more fulfilling life in midlife.

October 15, 2026

California’s Election Will Be DECIDED by These Voters (NOT Who You Think)

California’s elections are right around the corner, and IVP's own polling proves that independents are the voters with the power to control the outcome. Chad, Cara, and Ethan dig into the data behind Prop 39's voter ID fight and why it's not the fair contest it looks like on paper.

October 14, 2026

What 30 Years With Elite Soldiers Taught Him About Men Over 40

Dr. Chris Frueh is a clinical psychologist, professor at the University of Hawaii, and first author of the 2020 paper introducing Operator Syndrome. He explains how cumulative military and high-risk operational stress can contribute to interconnected physical, cognitive, hormonal, and psychological health problems often overlooked as PTSD or depression.He also discusses the Pentagon’s health initiative, testosterone screening, blast exposure, sleep, and emerging treatments such as ketamine and psychedelic-assisted therapy, highlighting the need for a broader approach to mental health care for military personnel, veterans, and first responders.