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Mick Unplugged

by Mick Hunt

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 YouTube so you never miss one. Your BECAUSE is your Superpower. Go Unleash It.

Latest episodes

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Derek Gaunt: Fight Less, Win More Through Tactical Empathy

Your next difficult conversation may not need a stronger argument. It may need a better question. In this episode of Mick Unplugged, Mick sits down with his coach, Derek

Oct 1
1 h 01 min

David Pollack: Standards Over Feelings | Re-release

This Monday on Mick Unplugged, we’re revisiting Mick Hunt’s conversation with David Pollack about standards, faith, leadership, and the work behind personal growth. Davi

Sep 28
40 min

Ms. Pat: The American Dream Money Can't Buy

What happens when you get the house, the car and the things you thought would make you happy, then realize your real dream was already at home? Ms. Pat joins Mick Hunt f

Sep 24
33 min

Jesse Cole: Normal Gets Normal Results | The Fans First Playbook

Normal gets normal results. What would happen if you stopped copying your industry and started creating an experience people could not stop talking about? In this Mick U

Sep 21
37 min

Justin Brown: I Do Not Have Followers, I Have My People

In this episode of Mick Unplugged, Justin, The Real Food Stalker, sits down with Mick Hunt and unpacks the unglamorous work behind a following that grew without a single

Sep 17
51 min

Gary Vee: The Inconvenient Truth About Winning in the Interest Media Era

What if the problem is not your content, your reach, or the algorithm? What if the real problem is that you are trying to be social instead of becoming unmistakably yours

Sep 14
43 min

Darryl Strawberry: Another Life

Darryl Strawberry's story is bigger than baseball. In this deeply personal episode of Mick Unplugged, Darryl opens up about the mother who raised five children alone, th

Sep 10
37 min

Daymond John: Why the Best Deals Are the Ones You Walk Away From

The most powerful move in business is not always saying yes. Sometimes it is knowing when to walk away. Daymond John joins Mick Hunt for a candid conversation about the

Sep 7
46 min

Kier Gaines: Why Healing Starts With the Truth You Keep Avoiding

Mick sits down with licensed therapist, mental health advocate and author Kier Gaines for a direct conversation about emotional honesty, uncomfortable truths and the cour

Sep 3
50 min

Faith Over Fear: Governor Wes Moore on Service, Patriotism & Moral Leadership

Discussion about service, patriotism, faith, leadership, technology, and the responsibility to leave no one behind. Governor Moore explains why "service saved me," begin

Aug 27
43 min

Giada DeLaurentiis: The Secret Ingredient is Joy

What if one of the most important ingredients in a healthy life isn’t actually on your plate? In this episode of Mick Unplugged, Mick Hunt sits down with Emmy Award-winn

Aug 20
36 min

You're Not Burned Out - You're Bored Out: Mitch Matthews on Reigniting Your Fire

What if the exhaustion you feel isn’t burnout at all? Success coach, keynote speaker, and Dream Think Do host Mitch Matthews joins Mick Hunt for a conversation about pur

Aug 13
54 min

Confidence Comes Last: Nick Koumalatsos on Leadership, Purpose & 8-Figure Brands

What happens when the uniform comes off but the mission is far from over? In this episode of Mick Unplugged, Mick Hunt sits down with Marine Raider veteran, entrepreneur

Aug 6
53 min

Called to Act: André Holland on Purpose, Community, and Creating Room for Others

André Holland has built an acclaimed career through performances in Moonlight, Selma, The Knick, High Flying Bird, and more—but his deepest calling reaches far beyond the

Jul 30
38 min

Unfiltered Truth: Comedy's Power with Leslie Jones

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, share

Jul 23
42 min

Why Not Swing Big: Unlocking Your Undeniable Potential with Kwame Christian

Because the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Mick Hunt welcomes Kwame Christian, CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, who reve

Jul 16
54 min

Greatness Isn’t Accidental: Intentional Living with Sanya Richards-Ross

FIRE LINE: "Being great was not just going to happen because I was extremely talented." Sanya Richards-Ross, an Olympic Gold medalist and track and field icon, shares he

Jul 9
41 min

Unleash Your Power: Integrating Life & Work with Tim Rexius

I wouldn't have the skillset I needed had any of that happened, and I would have squandered it. In this Mick Unplugged episode, entrepreneur Tim Rexius, CEO of Rexius Nu

Jul 2
51 min

Rewire Your Brain: Subconscious Blocks Removed by Brandon Epstein

 To lead others, you must first master yourself, that's the ultimate success code. High-performance coach Brandon Epstein, author of "The Success Code," helps profession

Jun 25
39 min

Block the BS: Mastering Peace and Purpose with Wallo267

Winning ain't for everybody because people aren't willing to put in the work and discipline. Mick Hunt welcomes entrepreneur and content creator Wallo267 (Wallace Peeple

Jun 18
48 min

Chart trend

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#1
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days in the top 3 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

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#8 ▲ 1 All Podcasts US
#1 — Education US
#1 — Self-Improvement US

What listeners say

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Mick Hunt is one of the best podcast hosts out there! He brings wisdom, heart and true curiosity to every interview… and he draws out the very best from each and every guest! If you’re looking for a podcast that will help you to be a better leader, entrepreneur, parent and/or human… THIS is your podcast!

Mitch Matthews-DREAM.THINK.DO. · Aug 2026

Each episode leaves me inspired and ready to take action. Perfect podcast for personal and professional growth!

Fernestr@Evaneqz6 · Jun 2026

Love how authentic and honest this podcast feels. It challenges your mindset and pushes you to think bigger.

Connolly5Clan · Jun 2026

I love how each episode teaches something valuable. It helps me think differently and improve myself every day.

Dotsofuminmyeyes2 · May 2026

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