Episode 6: From Howard Stern's Studio to Wall Street — with Mitch Slater

What do you get when you combine a college radio intern, Howard Stern's first morning at DC 101, a stint producing for Larry King, 312 Bruce Springsteen concerts, and a career pivot into wealth management? You get Mitch Slater — and one of the most entertaining conversations we've ever had on Reverb.

In this episode, Gary and Todd sit down with Mitch to trace a journey that defies every conventional career script. Mitch didn't take a business class in college. He had the lowest math SAT scores in New Jersey history (his words). But he had something Larry King told him was worth more than any degree: the ability to communicate, handle rejection, and truly listen.

What we cover:

• The morning Howard Stern walked into DC 101 — and why Mitch was the only one there
• What it was like to produce Larry King's late-night radio show at 21
• The lesson that shaped Mitch's entire career: "You never learn anything with your mouth open"
• 312 Springsteen concerts, and what a true passion looks like
• The unexpected connection between entertainment skills and financial advising
• Advice for college graduates and career changers: don't worry about your 20s

Guest: Mitch Slater

Hosts: Gary Barss & Todd Sherman

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Episode 5: We talk with mental performance coach David Elaimy about what it really takes to perform at a high level in sports, business, and life.

David has worked with elite athletes, surgeons, executives, and entrepreneurs, helping them identify and eliminate the mental “interference” that holds them back.

His approach goes beyond traditional coaching by focusing on awareness, presence, and aligning actions with a clear personal vision.

This conversation explores:

• The mental side of performance and why it matters more than mechanics
• How “interference” impacts results and consistency
• The role of awareness in unlocking peak performance
• Lessons from coaching high-level athletes and professionals
• Why success is more about how you live than what you achieve

Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or someone looking to improve your mindset, this episode offers practical insights to help you perform better and live more intentionally.

Key Topics Discussed:

Mental performance vs. physical mechanics

Identifying and eliminating “interference”

Building awareness and presence

Consistency and high-level performance

Insights from elite coaching experiences

Redefining success and intentional living

Guest: David Elaimy

Hosts: Gary Barss & Todd Sherman

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Episode 4: Dr. Bill Wagner, a renowned hand surgeon and sports medicine consultant with nearly 30 years of experience, shares his journey from childhood inspiration to becoming a leading expert in hand and upper extremity surgery.

Join hosts Gary Barss and Todd Sherman as they explore the realities of medical training, the challenges and rewards of performing complex surgeries, and the human side of patient care. Dr. Wagner also shares fascinating stories from his career, including trauma cases, microsurgery, and his work with professional athletes.

Whether you’re a medical student, aspiring doctor, or simply curious about life inside the operating room, this episode offers valuable insights into surgery, mentorship, and the discipline required to succeed in medicine.

Key topics discussed: hand surgery, orthopedic surgery, microsurgery, surgical training, medical career path, trauma cases, emergency surgery, sports medicine, professional athletes, mentorship, patient care, life as a surgeon

Guest: Dr. Bill Wagner

Hosts: Gary Barss & Todd Sherman

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