{"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":"Unfiltered Truth: Comedy's Power with Leslie Jones","slug":"unfiltered-truth-comedy-s-power-with-leslie-jones","published_at":"2026-07-23T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mick-unplugged-6799861/unfiltered-truth-comedy-s-power-with-leslie-jones","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mick-unplugged-6799861","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP5365216794.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP5365216794.mp3","summary":"Don't apologize for who you are... because you were made that way for a reason. Comedian Leslie Jones, renowned for her groundbreaking work on Saturday Night Live, shares how embracing her authentic self propelled her career. This episode delivers valuable insights on personal branding and navigating the entertainment industry with conviction. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - 3 key mindsets for creative success - Why Hollywood resilience is essential - 5 strategies for maintaining authenticity - How comedy connects 2 different worlds - Building a personal brand foundation QUOTES THAT HIT \"You have to stay true to who you are, because that’s what makes you unique.\" - Leslie Jones \"The biggest lesson SNL taught me was how to trust my own voice.\" - Leslie Jones \"Failure isn't the end, it's just a different way to get where you need to be.\" - Leslie Jones CHAPTERS 00:00 Leslie Jones' Path to SNL 07:15 The Art of Stand-Up Comedy 15:30 Authenticity in Entertainment 22:45 Navigating Hollywood Challenges 30:00 Leslie's Creative Process 38:10 The FCKRY Podcast Journey 45:00 Future Vision for Black Women 52:00 Leslie Shares Closing Thoughts QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ANSWERS Q: How does Leslie Jones maintain authenticity in her career? A: Leslie Jones emphasizes staying true to herself by not apologizing for her unique perspective and embracing the qualities that set her apart, believing this authenticity is what resonates with audiences. Q: What key lesson did Leslie Jones learn from Saturday Night Live? A: She learned the importance of trusting her own voice and comedic instincts, which allowed her to develop and deliver material that truly reflected her personality and experiences. Q: Why is resilience crucial for success in the entertainment industry? A: Leslie Jones explains that resilience…","meta_description":"Don't apologize for who you are... because you were made that way for a reason. Comedian Leslie Jones, renowned for her groundbreaking work on Saturday Ni…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2573,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mick-unplugged-6799861/episodes/unfiltered-truth-comedy-s-power-with-leslie-jones/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mick-unplugged-6799861/unfiltered-truth-comedy-s-power-with-leslie-jones.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}