Scott Kaplan Podcast Network

This week Scott sits down with ex-Padres closer Heath Bell. From Heath Bell's house in Poway, the guys discuss the current state of the Padres (as Heath is very unclear and does NOT understand the current plan for 2021). Heath Bell also talks about his post baseball career as it has transitioned into a life of fiscal responsibility: incorporating a venture into cold brew coffee and managing his family's assets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Bowles sold his house, pulled his kids from private school and was at the beach in his car crying because he was broke. Five years later he sold his company for $350 million. This is his story in this week's Scott Kaplan solo pod.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why would two rock stars decided to leave the world of performance to enter the world of tech, social media, blockchain and cryptocurrency? Brian Karscig from the band Louis XIV & The Killers and Nick Venti known also as Nicky Venus joined Scott to talk about their new platform BLCKBX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined by his former producer Carlos Montoya. They talk about memories of the their time working together, Carlos leaving to work with Elon Musk at Tesla, his new company Joy Tops taking over the gaming world and how it all started playing football at Torrey Pines.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined by WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg. They talk about being Goldberg's induction into the WWE HOF, Wrestlemania, Andre the Giant, The Rock battling depression, Bill's personal journey from the NFL to the WCW and why he came back to wrestling at the age of 50. Plus something Goldberg is real proud of right now, his new tv show on the History Channel. Oh yeah, and all his cool cars! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott's former radio partner and recurring podcast guest, Sid Rosenberg, is back! This week Sid gets emotional when he tells the story of being fired by a Miami radio station, being nationally humiliated but then fighting back to eventually replace a radio legend. Sid also discusses his suck up interview with President Trump and closes by, yet again, taking over the top shots at Boomer Esiason and Dan Sileo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do, if you were on the verge of super stardom, then you were alone in the woods hunting, get electrucuted by 2400 volts of electricity, half your body is blown off, you somehow stumble for help, now your in the hospital, losing limbs, trying to figure out what happened, then you find out you have testicular cancer? How can all of this happen to one guy within just a few weeks? The story has inspired a documentary, Charged, the Eduardo Garcia story, here is Eduardo, in even greater detail See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the #scottkaplansolopodcast visits the home of Sam the Cooking Guy to discuss infomercials, taking risks, supportive spouses, and making it up as you go! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Volume 12 of the Scott Kaplan Solo Podcast, Scott interviews Andrew Pollack, father of 18 year old Meadow Pollack, one of the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL.  Andrew was instrumental in getting a safety bill implemented in Florida, and is now motivated to do the same in the other 49 states. You have seen Andrew Pollack in the media, but you have never heard him quite like this, comfortable in his home, no cameras in his face, just candid, raw, angry, sad, determined! This grieving father takes us through what he knows of his Meadow's final moments, how he is dedicating his life to keeping students safe in schools across the US, and keeping his daughter's memory alive through meadowsmovement.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined by 2x Iron Man Champion Scott Tinley. Scott talks about winning the Iron Man in the early days of the competition, training with Robin Williams, how Robin Williams suicide affected his life and how he became a lecturer at San Diego State. He also talks about how atheltes deal with transition after their athletic career and how you can incorportate his tactics in your life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sid Rosenberg returns for Volume 10 of the Scott Kaplan SOLO Pod to talk about the $20 million lawsuit against him, he warns the haters rooting for his demise. Sid also makes an "unofficial" announcement that he is replacing Don Imus, he takes aim at Boomer Esiason and Dan Sileo. Plus he flips the script on Scott by interviewing him about Jim Rome and the future of the Scott and BR show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volume 9 of the Scott Kaplan SOLO Podcast, Scott's former producer John Pratt joins the pod. Scott and Pratty get deep and maybe controversial about collegeaues, Pratty's best/worst moments and why he left the radio business and found insane success as an entrpeneur.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes there are topics that even Scott won't talk about on radio. This week Scott talks about one of them. He discusses how the media tries to witch hunt people no matter the characters or reasons why they are involved. He talks about how media tries to destroy people, while they push their own agenda. His interview this week is with best selling author of "Connected to Goodness", David Meltzer. David tells the amazing story of making 100 million dollars in his mid 30's, and losing it all.  How did David rebuild? Answers in Volume 8 of the Scott Kaplan SOLO Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former COO of the Chargers Jim Steeg and journalist/ author Jill Lieber Steeg joined Scott to talk about how Nick Hardwick has damaged his San Diego reputations, if the Spanos family can make amends, why Jim should NOT have shown Mark Fabiani any respect, how much blame Mayor Faulconer has in the Chargers mess, the lack of reporters "reporting" during the relocation saga and why neither SDSU or Soccercity will pass in November.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott visits Ernie Hahn in his office at the Valley View Casino Center, which is filled with the 50 plus year history of the building.  Ernie, always outspoken and fearless, goes off on everything happening in sports and entertainment in San Diego, from the Spanos brothers on their knees, to the fight between Soccer City and SDSU West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, en route to Minneapolis for the Super Bowl, Scott records in the SD airport. His guest is the President and COO of Mammoth Mountain, Mark Brownlie, who brilliantly explains how a Sheep farmer from Scotland, falls in love with extreme skiing at 15 years old, and that passion ultiamtely leads him to Mammoth, where he has coached US Olympians, and now runs this world class resort. This conversation is a must for those who love business, sports and inspiration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott reviews his trip to Mexico City for the Americas Bowl, but to do it right, he calls his traveling companion Mark Raab, who is famous for his 1 game SD Chargers playing career. If you ever go to Mexico City, Scott has a ton of great suggestions. Then, Scott's college roomate, Alex Van Pelt, who was recently fired by the Packers as their QB coach, talks about the grind of being a football lifer, the stuff you never hear about, like family, moving, money and dealing with super star players.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've heard Sid Rosenberg of WABC NY as a guest on Scott and BR, now hear him 'Uncesnored" on issues like how he went from rehab to radio celebrity, making and losing money in the 90's internet bubble, the old days of Scott and Sid in floridfa, and how the show was set up to fail in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having just been in LA for the Rams Falcons playoff game broadcast, the NFL has been Hollywood-Ized! My thoughts on how the Rams have taken over LA.  Plus, it's Dick Enberg's birthday, and to do my part in keeping that relationship alive, the last interview we did with the Legend!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks about the passing of Dick Enberg at the end of 2017. Dan Sileo resigning in the beginning of 2018 and an in depth interview with Jim Nantz about Dick Enberg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.