Shakin' Hands

About Shakin' Hands

Welcome to 'Shakin' Hands,' the podcast where entrepreneurship meets fascinating stories from the most intriguing minds today. From proven business practices to groundbreaking ideas that challenge the status quo, Shakin' Hands' is not just about the handshake that seals a deal but about the shared experiences and values that unite us all. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or someone who loves a good story about overcoming odds, Shakin' Hands' promises to deliver compelling content that shakes up the conventional and celebrates the extraordinary. Tune in to Shakin' Hands' where leaders, thinkers, and doers come to share, inspire, and, most importantly, connect. Let's shake hands with the world, one story at a time. Host: Jack Moran Powered by DreamSpear

Publisher

Jack Moran

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Apr 2024

Latest episode

3 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

15 of 95 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   3 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why Being "Normal" Is Holding You Back

   Host Jack Moran interviews Haley Schiek, founder of Cosana Coaching, as they explore how embracing your authentic self unlocks personal transformation beyond societal "normalcy."

2. 

   27 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Pairing Comedy and Hollywood

   Jeff Howard and BJ Bales bring the kind of conversation that feels part comedy set, part Hollywood war story, and part masterclass in creative survival. The two comedians and actors break down how they met through indie films in LA, what it actually takes to stay in the entertainment game, and why talent alone is never enough without proximity, persistence, and the right people around you. They also pull back the curtain on Big Smits Entertainment, their production company built out of necess...

3. 

   20 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Turning Comedy Into Viral Content

   Harvardseye brings a raw, funny, and unique perspective to this conversation, unpacking how comedy became both his outlet and his vehicle. What starts as a conversation about skits and viral content turns into something bigger: a real look at Boston’s cultural divide, the city’s creative ceiling, and his mission to bridge both through humor. He talks about growing up in Dorchester, finding comedy through hardship, and learning that relatability is what actually makes content hit. The episode ...

Inside a recent episode

Why Being "Normal" Is Holding You Back

Published 3 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And we tend to really mess up our emotions when we try too hard to change them instead of just acknowledge, ask, okay, like, what's this information? This is like electrical chemical information moving through my body. what does it have to say? And if we're too afraid or we don't have the skills to face that emotion and try to understand it, like, you know, some of these younger emotions and inside out have like, we don't know what to do with sadness. Like we think sadness just needs to be more like joy, but it's actually like, no, sadness has a place and sadness can help her feel seen and validated when something disappointing happens. […]

Who has been a guest on Shakin' Hands

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Haley Schiek
• Madi Beumee
• Diego Andres
• Cait Brumme
• Matt Shearer

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

236,852

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 85 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

94

YouTube

86

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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