In this episode we apply lessons learned about leadership to teamwork. We discuss how leaders can leverage their efforts, why every team's goal is to overcome adversity, and the work that leaders shouldn't be doing. These questions apply far beyond the football field and allow us to think about how we can put our teams in the best place to succeed.…

In this episode we start where Bill Walsh starts in Finding the Winning Edge, leadership. Why must every leader have a system of beliefs? What qualities do successful leaders embody? What happens if those qualities are lacking? These questions apply far beyond the football field and allow us to think about leadership we encounter in our daily lives…

In the season 4 of the 25th Hour Ideas podcast, we explore Bill Walsh's influential book Finding The Winning Edge. Episodes will focus on sections of his book including leadership, competition, and people. We'll take Walsh's principles of 1) having a singular focus on perfection and 2) viewing coaching as teaching and apply them to building a great…

Nicholas Conte has been up to a lot since our last episode two years ago. He’s the first return guest, and the wisdom shared here about being a better coach, teammate, and friend is invaluable. Timestamps: (1:40) What’s changed for us the past two years (6:50) Perspective on coaching (10:16) What keeps players and teams from reaching their potentia…

Tarun Sharma is a lawyer, early member of the Conduct Detrimental team, co-host of two podcasts, co-founder of the NIL clinic at the University of Minnesota Law School, and so much more. I loved hearing from Tarun about joining the Conduct Detrimental team, his passion for sports and sports law, relationship building, and a phenomenal success story…

Arjun Menon is another rising star in the football analytics community. He’s a research and development intern at Pro Football Focus, co-host of the Take the Points podcast, a prominent contributor to football analytics Twitter, an honorable mention at the 2023 Big Data Bowl... and he’s still in college. I learned a lot from Arjun during this conve…

Tej Seth is a rising star in the football analytics community. He’s the newest data scientist at SumerSports, a prominent contributor to football analytics Twitter, and his group was recognized as an honorable mention at the 2023 Big Data Bowl. I learned a lot from Tej during this conversation about how to think about data, what he looks for when w…

Andrew Petcash is a rising star in the sports business world. A former D1 college basketball player, he’s the founder of Profluence and a thought leader in breaking down the business of athletes and sports. I learned a lot from Andrew during this conversation about content creation, discipline, consistency, and building a brand from scratch. Timest…

When we follow our dreams to fight for change and actually end up in office… what do you do next? Learn about the realistic nature of governing with Councilman of the 36th District, Chi Ossé. Ossé talks about how campaign promises ran up against his need to compromise (or not), his outlook on criticisms against progressives and Democrats writ large…

Polio, monkeypox, COVID, oh my! What are New Yorkers supposed to be when the 24/7 news cycle runs from one health scare to the next? Listen to our exclusive interview with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, who formerly served as the Chair of the City Council's Health Committee (among other positions!). Get the latest numbers on how many New …

A half-a-year hiatus won't keep us away forever! It's time to get right back into New York's political scene with THE 25TH HOUR. Coming back as our first return guest, City & State's City Hall Bureau Chief JEFF COLTIN talks about how Mayor Eric Adams is doing now that more than half a year has gone by into his administration. Does the Mayor of Swag…

A surprise bonus episode! Matt Tenuta is currently having a great season in the Mexican League for the Mariachis de Guadalajara, and we recorded this episode shortly before the season started. This is a fantastic conversation where I learned a lot from Matt about best and worst practices from various organizations, the importance of having a short …

2021 was crazy but what's going to happen in 2022? A new Mayor, Council, and Governor set their sights on changing things for the City. An increase in public safety policies as COVID continues to be a threat hanging in the air. Who better to give you the best '22 primer than Executive Editor of the Gotham Gazette, Ben Max! Ben started off his caree…

Is your head spinning from following Eric Adams everywhere? No worries, catch up on the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR! * A subway death and police shooting have brought public safety crises to Eric Adams' door. * Kathy Hochul unveils her state budget and campaign war chest. * Biden gives his first news conference in 10 months the midst of anot…

Is it warm yet?! Heat up by catching up on the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR! * Adams continues battling outcry for appointing his brother to the head of security detail and promised to outline a temporary remote schooling option for students. * Hochul said New York seems to be just around the bend of the Omicron surge. * Biden's voting rights…

HAPPY NEW YEAR from THE 25TH HOUR! * Eric Adams starts his first week on the job, witnessing an assault, making key appointments, and making gaffes. * Governor Hochul delivered her State of the State address, announcing plans for ambitious growth in the healthcare sector, a new rail line connecting Brooklyn and Queens, and her intentions for New Yo…

This is a terrific episode to close out season 2. Robert Williams has nearly a decade of experience in the Navy and is currently serving as a Naval Officer, with previous roles including operations and flight instruction. I learned a lot from Robert about leadership, time management, connecting with people, team building, and plenty more. These les…

Happy Almost New Year from THE 25TH HOUR! If you've ever wondered how you can begin paying attention to local NYC news beyond hating on the Mayor, start here with our interview with City & State's Annie McDonough about the City Council. Our host Dennis Futoryan, Esq. and Annie McDonough talk about: * What does the City Council do? * How does the ol…

This was a collaborative project with my friend Vincent. Vincent started The Investment Club YouTube channel in August of 2020 and has since been regularly posting videos on stock analysis, personal finance, and investment basics. This was a highly entertaining, and illuminating, conversation that helped demystify several financial concepts. Discla…

As you stay inside from the latest COVID surge, catch up with this week's news with THE 25TH HOUR! * De Blasio refuses calls to close schools and return for remote learning in the face of increased COVID cases. * The City Council wrapped up its last Stated Meeting, with Councilwoman Adrienne Adams declaring victory in the clandestine Speaker's race…

With some mandates being put back in place, spend some time indoors with THE 25TH HOUR, helping you stay on the 24/7 news cycle! * De Blasio institutes a private-sector vaccine mandate on City businesses and ups the minimum indoor vaccine requirement to 2 shots, with kids 5-11 needing to show at least one. * The City Council passed a bill allowing …

Jonathan Stern is the Co-founder of Pairagraph, a platform for written dialogue between pairs of individuals. They have already hosted over 100 dialogues, with contributors like Howard Marks, Balaji Srinivasan, Joe Lonsdale, Robert Shiller, and Russ Roberts. This is a fantastic conversation where I learned a lot from Jonathan about the state of dis…

In the midst of Democratic losses in the latest round of elections, how are progressives trying to win back rural voters? Enter the Outrun Coalition, a group dedicated to getting progressives elected to school boards and sheriff's offices, among other local positions. Join The 25th Hour in an interview with Paolo Cremidis, Outrun's Executive Direct…

We're back with your mid-November update beyond the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR! * De Blasio announced the return of the NYE Ball Drop. * Public Advocate Jumaane Williams announces his run for Governor. * The Assembly Judiciary Committee promises a bombshell report on former Governor Andrew Cuomo. * Kamala Harris briefly became the US' first…

Joe Chin and Sam Pigott, Co-Founders of Sparrow, are serial entrepreneurs who developed an app that is "golf improvement in your pocket." With Sparrow, all you need is a phone in order to improve your golf swing with instant feedback. During this conversation I learned a lot from Joe and Sam about starting a business, creating something scalable, t…

The weather's getting chilly this first week of November but we'll warm you up by keeping you on top of the 24/7 news cycle! * Election results throughout the country showed Democratic losses * Eric Adams is the new NYC Mayor, beating Republican Curtis Sliwa * De Blasio filed paperwork to run for Governor but no word on an announcement * Three out …

Get spooky with us on this week's episode of THE 25TH HOUR, helping you stay on top of the 24/7 news cycle! * Police, firefighters, and sanitation workers call out sick in a limited work action against the vaccine mandate. * State Attorney General Letitia James officially announces her run for NY Governor. * Cuomo is officially summoned to court fo…

Stephanie Weissenburger is a recent law school graduate now working at the law firm Geragos & Geragos, and she also plays a key role in the growth and success of Conduct Detrimental, the premier sports law podcast and blog. Stephanie’s work is always ahead of the curve, whether it’s reporting on the Cleveland Guardians name change or the lawsuit be…

In this two-week special, we're sounding a little more raw than usual! Excuse our technical issues and get caught up on the past two weeks of headlines that catch you up to the 24/7 news cycle. * All City workers are now under a vaccine mandate, and have until the end of the month to get their shots or go on unpaid leave. * Hochul apologized to the…

From discussing his recently announced exploratory committee for Governor to how to fix New York's broken political system in Albany, host Dennis Futoryan, Esq., covers a lot of ground with Public Advocate Jumaane Williams in this enlightening conversation. If you want to hear about Williams' vision for the state of New York, don't miss out! Ever w…

David Karasek is a coach, founder and CEO, who also happens to be a former Olympic swimmer, multiple record holder, and graduate of the University of Virginia. This is a wide ranging conversation about when spirituality meets peak performance, the power of the subconscious mind, the pros and cons of motivation, and how often we should think about w…

We waited until September ended, and now it's time for you to catch up on the 24/7 news cycle! * De Blasio finally toured Rikers after reluctantly relenting, but he didn't end up talking to any prisoners or staff. * Hochul said she's ready to call up medically trained National Guard troops to make up for any potential shortage from the hospital vac…

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Fully authorize us the chance to catch you up and stay ahead of the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR! * NYC mandated vaccinations amongst school staff, with unions engaging in negotiations. * Kathy Hochul was officially sworn in as NYs 1st female Governor, who also announced State Sen. Brian Benjamin as her Lt. Gov. Cuomo gave a Farewell Speech w…

Don't let yourself drown from the 24/7 news cycle like the flooding of Hurricane Henri - catch up with THE 25TH HOUR! * De Blasio and Governor Cuomo warned New Yorkers of the severity of incoming Hurricane/Tropical Storm Henri which is set to make a direct hit on Long Island. * Incoming Governor Kathy Hochul is actively looking for her own No. 2 an…

Catch up on last week's news as you stay inside from this heatwave with THE 25TH HOUR, helping you stay on top of they 24/7 news cycle! Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned following Letitia James' report finding 11 women's sexual harassment allegations against the Governor as credible. Finding no way out, Cuomo stepped down, effective in two weeks, …

Stay on top of the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR on its 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! * De Blasio puts new rules into effect that would require proof of vaccinations for indoor dining, gyms, movies, and more. * The walls are crumbling around Cuomo as the State AGs report substantiated 11 accusations of sexual harassment and an overall toxic work culture…

In the fallout of NY Attorney General Letitia James’ report on Cuomo’s sexual harassment scandals, the Governor has had his allies drop support for him left and right, including the Chairman of the State Democratic Party and lawmakers from the legislature - some comprising the Assembly impeachment committee which are now going to go into high gear.…

Mask back up and catch up in last week's news with THE 25TH HOUR - stay on top of the 24/7 news cycle! * De Blasio announces that ALL City workers will have to vaccinate, and that those who haven't gotten vaccinated will receive a $100 incentive at all City-run sites. * Cuomo initially didn't follow de Blasio's lead, but made the decision to make s…

Mandate yourself some time to stay on top of the 24/7 news cycle in under an hour with THE 25TH HOUR! * De Blasio instituted mandatory vaccines to City hospital workers or get weekly COVID tests, with the possibility of extending the mandate to other City workers. * Cuomo breathes a sigh of relief as one of the federal investigations into his handl…

It's the second week of July and it's time to catch up on the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR in under an hour: De Blasio reopens the Marriage Bureau and maintains a mask rule for the upcoming fall school year as the Delta variant makes matters worse in the City. Eric Adams went to DC to talk to Biden about gun violence, then held a joint press …

Time to catch up on the 24/7 news cycle with last week's news in under an hour with THE 25TH HOUR! * NYC had a Canyon of Heroes parade for essential workers during the pandemic as some unions protested the parade in favor of higher wages. * Brooklyn Borough President unofficially won the NYC Democratic mayoral primary as his fellow contenders Kathr…

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY from THE 25TH HOUR! Time to catch up on the 24/7 news cycle in under an hour. * De Blasio adds more names to the Central Park COVID Comeback Concert, the Delta variant is still on the rise, Adams and Garcia are still neck and neck as affidavits are counted, Alvin Bragg officially wins the Manhattan DA Democratic primary, and …

Time to stay on top of the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR, where you'll get last week's news in less than an hour. The NYC mayoral primary came and went, showing Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams in the lead, with former de Blasio counsel Maya Wiley and former Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia at his tail. Buffalo may have just elected…

Time to stay on top of the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR, where we deliver the week's news in under an hour. De Blasio announced a Canyon of Heroes parade honoring essential workers and celebrating the City crawling out of the worst of the pandemic. The final mayoral debate was largely substantive and got heated in minor moments as Adams is se…

Join THE 25TH HOUR in welcoming ACLU Board President Deborah Archer! Host Dennis Futoryan, Esq., interviews the first Black ACLU President of the Board, Deborah Archer, the 8th ACLU President overall and one with an ambitious racial justice agenda in the post-Trump era. Ms. Archer talks about her role as Board President, her own experiences fightin…

Time to stay on top of the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR: Early voting began in NYC ahead of the June 22nd primary. The top contenders for Mayor took part in a third debate, with most targeting frontrunner Eric Adams about questions concerning whether he truly lives in New York City. Governor Cuomo said that once New York State's one-shot vacc…

Time to stay on top of the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR! This week, we have a special guest: Manhattan DA Candidate Alvin Bragg! Born and raised in Central Harlem, NY, Bragg is the Visiting Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Racial Justice Project at New York Law School, a member of the Board of Directors of The Legal Aid Society, and wo…

Time to stay on top of the 24/7 news cycle with THE 25TH HOUR! COVID rates and deaths are dropping in the City & State, with positive testing averages lower than a percent, and at their lowest points since the start of the pandemic. De Blasio announced vaccinations inside schools this week, and professed that he wasn't impressed by any of the mayor…

Here's your recap in the news for May 16-22, 2021, with THE 25TH HOUR, helping you remember past the 24/7 news cycle: * New York City & State are enjoying the fruits of shedding indoor masks now that the CDC released guidance letting fully vaccinated people go maskless in most settings. One of those settings? The trains. But what will you see more …