In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Chris Klieman joins us to break down what it truly takes to build a winning culture—on the field, in business, and in life. Coach Klieman shares powerful insights from his journey leading championship programs, emphasizing that success is not built on talent alone—it’s built on discipline, belief, and […]
Author Archives: Ben Newman
In this special compilation episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together three powerful stories from athletes, leaders, and entrepreneurs who prove that your burn doesn’t stop when the game ends—it only grows stronger. First, we kick things off with Bill Burke, former Michigan State quarterback and Spartan alum. Bill shares how football became […]
In this special tribute episode of The Burn Podcast, we celebrate the incredible career of Lavonte David as he announces his retirement after 14 remarkable seasons in the NFL. This throwback conversation takes you back to the early days—before the championship, before the legacy was fully written—when Lavonte shared the mindset, discipline, and inner “burn” […]
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with Travin Gray and Britni Gray of REVV Health for a powerful conversation about what it really means to pursue elite health. This isn’t about shortcuts, hype, or chasing quick fixes. It’s about making the daily choices that allow YOU to sleep better, perform […]
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with Bryan “Juice” Edwards, co-founder of Hughes-Edwards Builders and a man whose energy, authenticity, and commitment to growth are impossible to ignore. Known for his daily “Juice Boost” messages and his ability to bring positivity into every room he enters, Bryan shares the deeper […]
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with his longtime friend and fellow Spartan, Dr. Lorenzo Guess—Assistant AD, Director of Athletic Performance at Michigan State, and Director of Strength & Conditioning for men’s basketball. From being a two-sport athlete at Michigan State to helping lead championship-level programs as a coach, Dr. […]
In this special compilation episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two of the most dominant competitors to ever step onto the world stage: Olympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin and seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath. First, Ben sits down with Justin Gatlin to unpack what it truly takes to compete at the highest […]
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman delivers one of his most honest and direct messages yet—a challenge to stop living in the past and start owning what you can actually control: TODAY. Using the mindset of Kobe Bryant and the response of Jalen Hurts after a Super Bowl loss, Ben breaks down […]
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with longtime friend, elite business leader, and professional EOS Implementer Josh Kosnick. From growing up in a high-performing financial services family to stepping out of his father’s shadow and building his own legacy, Josh shares what it truly takes to lead at the highest […]
In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with JD Crowell—a husband and dad first, and a real-world operator who believes success is built through discipline, not hype. JD is the founder of Responsive Companies, a vertically integrated real estate platform supporting 50+ full-time teammates, managing nearly 1,400 units, and generating close […]