{"podcast":{"title":"Mick Unplugged","slug":"mick-unplugged-6799861","podcast_index_feed_id":6799861,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/YAP1844984381","website_url":"https://mickhuntofficial.com/podcast","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/22ca4666-8c1e-11f1-8be5-9f19a4511f05/image/dc36ccb82bbbcc7bc25ee13fd4ed55e5.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Mick Hunt","episode_count":305,"summary":"Everybody talks about your WHY. Mick Hunt goes deeper. Mick Unplugged is the leadership and personal growth podcast built on one idea: your BECAUSE is the purpose underneath your purpose, and it is the most powerful force you own. Hosted by Mick Hunt, USA Today bestselling author and the voice of Modern Leadership, every episode sits across from a high performer, founder, athlete, or culture-shaper and asks the one question they cannot fake an answer to. What is your BECAUSE? Past guests include Shark Tank stars Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, motivational legend Les Brown, Chef Robert Irvine, comedians Rickey Smiley and Earthquake, NFL Hall of Famer Jared Allen, hospitality mogul David Grutman, and World Series champion Jeremy Guthrie. No scripts. No surface-level fluff. Just the real fire behind why they refused to quit. If you are a leader, an entrepreneur, or someone who is done coasting on motivational quotes, this is your show. You will walk away every week with mindset shifts, leadership strategy, and the kind of straight talk that actually moves you forward. New episodes drop weekly. Follow Mick Unplugged on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTub…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-24T22:18:29.576931+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mick-unplugged-6799861"},"episode":{"title":"Service Above Self: A Memorial Day Tribute to the Heroes Who Defended Our Freedom","slug":"service-above-self-a-memorial-day-tribute-to-the-heroes-who-defended-our-freedom","published_at":"2026-05-25T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mick-unplugged-6799861/service-above-self-a-memorial-day-tribute-to-the-heroes-who-defended-our-freedom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mick-unplugged-6799861","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP8267908699.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP8267908699.mp3","summary":"You don't rise to the occasion, you rise or fall to your level of preparation. This Memorial Day episode features reflections from figures like Chef Robert Irvine and Michelle Mace-Curren on military service and leadership. Delve into the deep driving forces behind dedication and self-sacrifice, exploring the critical role of preparation in overcoming impossible challenges. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Chef Robert Irvine's mission to help those lost - The reason behind a 30-year Air Force veteran's call for help - Why micromanaging doesn't constitute leadership - 4 principles for building strong, loyal teams - The significance of 1% of the US population serving in the military QUOTES THAT HIT \"Because there are people out there that need my help.\" - Memorial Day  \"If you're worried about something right now that your worry will not affect, you're wasting your energy.\" - Memorial Day  \"My because is simply because we're temporary.\" - Memorial Day  CHAPTERS 00:03 Mick Unplugged: Your Because 00:46 Chef Irvine's Because: Helping Others 02:12 Tough Love and Relatability 05:48 Overcoming Impossible: Start with Chapter One 07:29 Empathetic Leadership: Beyond Micromanagement 10:51 Military Service: A Daughter-in-Law's Journey 17:03 My Because: A Free Nation 22:43 Robert J. Ono's Because: Family 28:02 Bin Laden Raid: The 90-Minute Flight 32:31 Preparation: Master the Basics 33:23 CZ Lopez: Purpose and Misfortunes 43:17 Michelle Mace-Curren: Legacy and Leadership QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ANSWERS Q: What does Chef Robert Irvine consider his \"because\"? A: Chef Robert Irvine says his \"because\" is that there are people out there who need his help, and he uses his platform for the betterment of others who are less fortunate. Q: How does Michelle Mace-Curren define her \"because\"…","meta_description":"You don't rise to the occasion, you rise or fall to your level of preparation. 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