The Yogi Roth Show

Carter Henderson, Associate Athletic Director in Marketing and Communication at the University of Washington joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth.Many people view college athletics as big business but Carter shares the lens which he explores his profession. As the UW football team continues to climb the national rankings behind Chris Petersen's leadership, Carter’s responsibility is to guide the storytelling efforts of this program.“Storytelling with a Purpose” is how he explores the art of storytelling. Carter candidly states that he must believe in the “purpose” to feel good about the job he is responsible for.A gifted storyteller since childhood, Carter shares how his family impacted his love of storytelling, why he started studying film and how the authenticity of storytelling relates to college football.In a discussion in his office on the UW campus, Carter openly shares his path to understanding his ‘Why,’ the purpose of gratitude in his life and the core values he brings to work each da

Award winning television producer David Feldman and award-winning director Tom Ceterski join the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast, as they take you inside their path, their Pac-12 Network crew and why they ‘play big’ in each broadcast.Learn how two opposite paths brought David and Tom together each weekend producing and directing college football games on the Pac-12 Network. In a unique conversation with host Yogi Roth—who also works with David and Tom as their color analyst for games—they share their roles, their leadership styles and what brings them the greatest joy.David Feldman, the architect of the broadcast who manages all of the elements that go into a game each weekend on the Pac-12 Network, dreamt of doing play-by-play for the Oakland A’s as a child. While he transitioned to behind the lens his passion for sharing stories is plentiful, as he works in Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, college basketball and more.Tom Ceterski, the painter per se, walks into each TV truck with a blank canvas and i

Ryan McGrady joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth and shares how Skittles, Vin Scully, & a fire alarm led him to being the lead researcher at the Pac-12 Network.It began on his 8th day on earth, as his parents took him to his first football game. After a stop at LMU as their basketball play-by-play announcer Ryan took his talents to the LA Dodgers, where Vin Scully would leave a mark on his life still felt today.His path will inspire you, as the moment Ryan met the dark side of sports--aka unemployment--he chose to compete, as he lever lost his love for sports. That conscious choice led to time with the San Francisco 49ers and currently, the Pac-12 Network.Listen to Ryan McGrady explain his inner flame, how limits do not exist and why being 1 in 1,000 is actually pretty good odds.Follow Ryan on Twitter @RyanMcGrady or instagram @TheGuyRyanMcGrady.Follow Yogi Roth @YogiRoth on twitter, instagram and facebook.For more conversations on what it means to be human subscribe to the LIFE WITHOUT L

‘I draw life…’ said artist Pete Oswald.The LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast welcomes Pete Oswald, artist and Production Designer/Art Director of the film THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE, as he and host Yogi Roth discuss Pete's path and creative process.The detail in his answers will paint a picture of Pete being a young boy sketching in his basement, playing major college baseball at LMU and his drive home after he was awarded the responsibility to share the Angry Birds brand with the world.Growing up in Northern California, Pete would begin his creative career as a young boy exploring his creative process sketching images of Joe Montana and Jerry Rice while his Mom taught art classes in their home. He shares what it was like to struggle being a jock and an artist, how he dealt with that inner dialogue and that being scared is healthy.In an era where we are all given a variety of mediums to share our creativity Pete will impact you with his authenticity, make you smile while listening to his success and remind you to never

As good of a storyteller as there is in the sports industry Jeff Fellenzer joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth and shares his path, what it’s like to talk to iconic sports figures and where it all began.Named USC’s ‘most inspirational professor’ in 2014, Jeff has been cultivating discussions with the likes of John Wooden, Pete Carroll, Louis Zamperini, Tommy Lasorda, Al Michaels, Jeanie Buss, Jerry West, George Raveling, Jim Nantz and more since 1999, when he began to teach a class that focused on sharing the paths and stories of prominent sports figures instead of focusing on their athletic achievments.He shares unique insights he learned from many of those individual’s, as well as how his Mom impacted him as a child in the small community of Naples in Long Beach, CA and how the power of ‘listening’ influenced his life in profound ways.In addition, Jeff discusses his ‘4 P’s,' as well as his '4 Keys to Success' that he leaves students with each semester.Enjoy this conversation, as Jeff’s stor

After a morning surf session in Venice Beach, CA Peter Abraham visited the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with friend Yogi Roth and shares his path as a life-long storyteller.Peter is an expert in branded content and creating unique creative campaigns. Throughout his career he has also led the production of award-winning documentaries, such as I AM TRYING TO BREAK YOUR HEART: A FILM ABOUT WILCO, and unique marketing for global brands like Nike, Lululemon, Red Bull, Whole Foods, ESPN and more. Yet throughout his diverse career around the globe the one constant has been his love for community: being a part of them and cultivating within them.It began as a child, as he was raised around People’s Park in Berkeley, then moving to a commune in Santa Cruz while watching the Rolling Stones and Grateful Dead to exploring London and Paris as a child.An intrepid traveler, Peter talks about following in his Dad’s footsteps while explored India in his late 20’s and finding danger in Rwanda on his honeymoon, as he and his wif

Since he was 12 years old Thomas Williams set out a dream, ‘to make my Mom proud and smile.’Thomas, a former USC Trojan starting linebacker & NFL linebacker for 5 seasons, joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth.As college football kicks off Roth talks with Williams, an author of two books--including the freshly released book THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF GREATNESS--is also a public speaker, NFL Player Engagement Ambassador & guest lecturer who has been impacting people his entire life.Williams won two National Championships & three Rose Bowls while at USC & Roth, a coach on the Pete Carroll staff for three of those seasons, reunites with one of the most inspirational players in recent USC football history.Their discussion includes:How he dealt with his Mom being told he would be a leader of a gang or dead by 16.Insecurity in big time athletics.His imaginary friend who motivated him.‘The Hitman’ - How he found his athletic identity.Domestic Violence in athletics.‘Own the Rose Bowl’ at

‘What’s going on in your space is going on in your life.’ ~ Ariel Joseph TowneIn Part 2 of Ariel Joseph Towne’s conversation with Yogi Roth you are taken inside Yogi’s home, as Ariel takes Yogi through the feng shui process, literally.On the floor in Yogi’s living room, after more than 6 hours of discussion & moving things around, these two friends discuss the massive shift that just occurred in Venice Beach, CA on the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast.This podcast is about much more than moving a couch or hanging a picture. Rather, there were unique and difficult questions that Ariel asked Yogi such as;‘How do you want to feel when you walk into your home?’‘How do you hope others feel when they enter your home?’‘What does Yogi 3.0 look like?’‘Why do you only have 1 nightstand?’ and more.“It changed my life,” said Yogi, as he was blown away by the process, purpose & depth that feng shui has.Enjoy this late night chat as you hear Yogi at his most vulnerable in this podcast series. This post-shui podcast will

Two names, two careers, two podcasts.Listen as Ariel Joseph Towne joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast, as he & host Yogi Roth discuss the duality in his life.Ariel, known as a Feng Shui guru & often called ‘an alchemist of possibility,’ has appeared on television shows such as The Dr. Oz show, worked with A-list celebrities, Fortune 500 companies & appeared in numerous publications is known across the globe as ‘best in class’ when it comes to the understanding of space & energy while improving people’s lives.Joe, known as an actor, coach and content creator in Hollywood, has appeared on television/digital shows such as Significant Mother, Law and Order, The Practice, All My Children, The L Word, Fringe & Friends In Therapy.In this podcast, Joe shares what it means to be a 'gracious host,' discusses the inner dialogue of ‘Am I enough?’ that many performers ask themselves & his passion regarding storytelling & helping others.His path explores the physical, spiritual & athletic

Outside of the new Oregon Ducks practice facility the Pac-12 Network’s Mike Yam discusses his path, his competitive spirit and the day he learned about broadcasting on the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth.As the Pac-12 Network visits each Pac-12 campus during training camp Mike Yam—the host and one of the main faces of the Pac-12 Network—shares stories about his fast-track to the top of the TV profession.Mike’s college career at Fordham University began with a desire to be a pediatrician but after a random meeting with a friend his path quickly morphed into that of a host/broadcaster. From there, Mike’s career took off with stops at NBA TV, SiriusXM Radio and hosting SportsCenter before he was 30 years old.Mike, who claims he is an introvert, shares a memorable story about his first night at the Pac-12 Network, his unique desire to be great, that the fear of failure is a component in his process and how responsible he feels each day at the Pac-12 Network.Furthermore, if you are pining for college fo

‘I go over every single player’ ~ Phil Steele.Phil Steele, creator of Phil Steele’s College Football Preview magazine for the past 22 years, joins Yogi Roth on the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast where he discusses his path, his magazine and what he loves about college football.He explores Saturday afternoons in Cleveland with his father Hank and how he fell in love with college football, the early days of his newsletter where he ‘did not make a penny for 7 years,’ his Heisman Trophy voting process and how his daughter brings him his greatest joy.Phil also shares his thoughts on the SEC vs the Pac-12, the most interesting coach he talks to each off-season (hint: the Little Apple), his Saturday’s watching 12 games at a time and the 2016-2017 College Football Playoff.If you love football this is a must listen, if you love stories you'll be hooked and if you are awaiting the start of the college football season sit back and enjoy a preview with one of the best in class, Phil Steele.To connect with Phil on Twitter fo

In part 2 of their discussion, Dr. Michael Gervais re-joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with host Yogi Roth and shares that ‘everyday we have an opportunity to create a living masterpiece.’During this conversation among two close friends you’ll feel like you’re sitting next to both Yogi and Dr. Gervais in this post-yoga class podcast.In this episode, Dr. Gervais offeres a variety of quick hitting concepts that will challenge you to state your philosophy and excite you to live a full life as he explains why he doesn’t give advice and shares intimate thoughts about the razor’s edge in life and love.Other elements include:How he feels about yoga, surfing and love.His vision in life: ‘I never cared once about working with the best in the world.’How his life philosophy has changed to: ‘Everyday we have an opportunity to create a living masterpiece.’What lights him up: 'Insight, mastery and being on the edge.'Shrinking vs Going for it.Simple Joys.Vulnerability.His Flame in life.His opinion on Grit.The science a

"To move into the space of mastery we need to override our DNA" ~ Dr. Michael GervaisHigh performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth. In part one of a two-part conversation listen as these close friends discuss their first meeting, the power of seeking, the Elite 11 quarterback competition and much move.Dr. Gervais, regarded as one of the world's leading high performance psychologists, will expose you to a unique lens, as he has always seen the world with eyes that have been curious since his childhood.He explores his love for ‘high stakes’ and how he feels involved in those stakes, how mental skills can create a framework for our lives, his joy around the Elite 11, why telling your child you are ‘proud’ may not be the best strategy and much more.The Seattle Seahawks high performance psychologist, who has worked with numerous Olympic medalists, professional athletes and high-level executives has lived in the trenches of high stakes environments for almost

Alexis Jones has been impacting the globe for the past decade and has been recognized by Oprah, Fast Company and other brands as an agent of change. First starting as the founder of I AM THAT GIRL—which inspires girls to be who they are—Alexis has recently launched ProtectHer—which educates student-athletes around the ever-growing issue of domestic abuse and sexual assault on college campuses. She has spoken at the White House organizations, universities and the Elite 11 around the power of the jersey.  Alexis and LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast host Yogi Roth met in graduate school at the University of Southern California and were fast friends. Listen as Alexis describes the first story she was told, how a small conversation in college became a foundation that is currently in over 50 nations and impacting almost a million women, her experience on Survivor, how a single blog post changed her life, the process in which she dealt with internet shaming, the Elite 11 impact on her life and much more.Invited to the El

Elite 11 president Brian Stumpf joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast as he discusses what it’s like to have a photographic memory, evaluating the top high school football players in the nation, the Elite 11 quarterback competition and The Opening becoming the most popular events in high school sports and more, as his path will inspire you to chase your dreams.Every high school student-athlete over the past 17 years knows Brian but most may not know the depth behind his story.An athlete since his early days, Brian realized that he had a photographic memory and fell in love with competition. From a small town in California he dreamt of playing football at Cal and earned a full scholarship to join the Bears. You’ll laugh as he shares why he chose the Bears over Oregon and the variety of coaches he had in college.An unfortunate injury ended his career on the field but Brian found a home at Student Sports, which organizes and puts on the most competitive sports camps in the nation. Over 17 years he has had multip

In the final part of the #FathersDay series on the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast listen to Will Roth, as he reflects for the first time on the award-winning documentary LIFE IN A WALK.The star of the film, who became a fan favorite to thousands around the globe, shares many Will-isms in an intimate conversation with his son, Yogi, who directed the film.You'lll also hear a Spoken Word poem from Yogi, which details the films process in a style he rarely shares.Above all else, this series hopes to serve as a subtle nudge to spend time with the people you love, ask questions you seek the answers to and to stop racing and enjoy life's Simple Joys.#WhatsYourWalkFind LIFE IN A WALK on iTunes for .99 cents, on Amazon, On-Demand and Delta flights around the globe.Peace   

In part 2 of the Father’s Day Series on the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast go behind the curtain with the literal hands of the award-winning documentary film LIFE IN A WALK as producer/editor Ed Borneman, editor Sam Young and composer Rory Modica share their process, how this simple story impacted them and of course, how Will Roth taught them about what it means to live a full life.Ed has been creating content for over 20 years in Hollywood and his veteran eye was critical as this film went from an idea in his basement to the big screen. While his skills as a storyteller are second to none what he went through during the editing process is something he discusses with Yogi, as Ed lost his father mid-way through the edit process.Sam, an up and coming star editor in Hollywood, took on LIFE IN A WALK without hesitation and edited her first feature film. Her ability to find the special, yet relatable moments, in this documentary are discussed by viewers across the globe and from her first conversation with Yogi, they

During the week leading up to Father's Day, LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS host Yogi Roth wanted to share the stories of the team behind the film LIFE IN A WALK. Listen as Erin Erenberg, Jonathan 'JJ' James & the duo of Ariana Swan and Risa Chapnick describe their massive roles in creating the award-winning documentary and sharing its story with thousands of viewers.Erin was the first person that director Yogi Roth brought the film to. At the time, Erin was leading the crowd funding efforts at WME, one of the world's most impactful talent agencies. As one of the first employee's at Indiegogo, she has a masterful eye at knowing what films have a chance to find success in crowd funding, but it was her belief in this simple story that gave Yogi & his team the confidence to ask people to join in the journey to create this film. As an executive at Omaze she continues to impact the world through storytelling.JJ, a producer for over a decade in Los Angeles, doubled as Yogi's best friend and co-creator/executive produce

Tyler Palko is one of the greatest competitors I've ever met. We met when he was 14 years old and from day 1, it was obvious that his mindset was also different than anyone I ever met.Mr. Everything in high school, Tyler chose to play college football at the University of Pittsburgh, his hometown school, while turning down over 40 major institutions.Why?Because "I just wanted to make a difference." said Palko on the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast. While his career rarely went as planned, Tyler learned that he could control his mind, his self-talk and that the principles his family taught him in Western Pennsylvania would be the foundation for the low and high points of his life.After living out his dream in the NFL he went through the process of learning how to 'impact' others, as he now inspires the next generation of leaders to find their own path, get comfortable within their own voice and as he likes to say, with "his foot on the gas." Listen as this former NFL quarterback discusses his journey, a post game

Life is a journey and Joey Roberts is aware of his path.He re-joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast and shares his thoughts after exploring Europe with host Yogi Roth in the summer of 2016 and the impact that traveling has had on him.Joey reflects on walking over 20 miles in Paris, a wild boat ride in Venice, accepting that it is ok to unplug from life in Croatia and wandering alone in Barcelona.The ESPN NFL Associate Sport Scout and Elite 11 Director of Scouting will make you chuckle about what it’s like to not have wi-fi, the impact of sharing his story has had on him and how he currently see’s himself.For others who have yet to explore this vast world, are nervous about traveling without a plan or are seeking to see life from a different vantage point this is a must listen, as there is so much of all of us in Joey and his story.Joey Roberts honesty may make you uncomfortable but it will likely have you stepping out of your own comfort zone.Listen to previous episodes of the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast, sha