Behind the Rise is the podcast that gets into the real story — before the success, before the recognition, before it all clicked.
Every guest has a moment where everything changed. We find that moment.
From student entrepreneurs just getting started, to executives, founders, and industry legends who’ve built empires — every conversation goes deep on the decisions, failures, pivots, and breakthroughs that shaped who they are today.
No highlight reels. No fluff. Just the real story behind the rise.
Richard Blade: Billy Idol, Richard Branson & The Voice That Defined a Generation | Ep. 36
What does it take to build a career that spans decades, earns a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and still feels as alive today as it did in 1982? Richard Blade knows. He didn't just play the music of the 1980s — he lived it alongside the people who made it. From DJing private events for Michael Jackson and Barbra Streisand, to deep personal friendships with the artists who defined new wave, to watching Billy Idol march toward the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — Richard has seen it all from the inside. In this conversation, he opens up about passion, longevity, friendship with Richard Branson, and what it really means to dedicate your entire life to something you truly believe in. This one is for anyone who loves the music, the era, and the stories behind both. Hit play — and share this with someone who needs to hear it.
Episode 36 of Behind the Rise — Real stories. Real rises.
21 May 2026
The Truth About Storytelling, Identity & Finding Your Voice — With Glynn Washington.
Most people think storytelling is about structure.
But the stories people actually remember usually come from something deeper:
identity, risk, truth, and perspective.
I sat down with Glynn Washington, creator and host of Snap Judgment, to talk about what makes stories land — and why finding your voice matters more than copying what already works.
We also got into:
• The experiences that shaped how he sees the world
• What keeps creative work relevant over time
• The difference between telling a story and telling the truth
• Moments where he questioned whether his perspective would resonate
• What most people misunderstand about storytelling
One thing that stood out:
The strongest voices usually aren’t manufactured — they’re earned through experience.
This conversation wasn’t just about podcasting.
It was about understanding people.
Full episode of Behind the Rise out now.
28 Apr 2026
600 Wins, 30 Years, Zero Shortcuts | Mike Glick on Building Winners
Most people start. Very few last.
Mike Glick has built winning basketball programs for over 30 years—earning more than 600 career wins along the way.
In this episode of Behind the Rise, we go past the record and get into what actually creates sustained success.
We talk about:
The standard he sets in every program
What most teams get wrong about winning
The reality of coaching for decades without burning out
What separates coachable players from just talented ones
What he saw early in Rudy Gay
How players have changed—and what still matters
This is a conversation about discipline, leadership, and doing things the right way when no one's watching.
If you're building anything—this applies.
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