Living the Dream with Curveball
On the living the dream with curveball podcast I interview guests that teach, motivate, and inspire others. On every episode I interview ordinary people telling extordinary stories about how they contribute to the world to try and make life better for others. I interview a wide range of indivisuals ...
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Nov. 13, 2026
Gear Innovations and Mountain Legends: Mike Parsons on Five Decades of Outdoor Adventure
Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are thrilled to welcome Mike Parsons, an esteemed entrepreneur, author, and innovator with over five decades of experience in the outdoor industry. Mike shares his incredible journey of developing equipment for extreme environments, including his contributions to George Mallory's historic 1924 Everest attempt. He emphasizes that innovation is born from both success and failure, and that real-w...
Nov. 12, 2026
From Hollywood to Ground Zero: Solange Schwalbe’s Journey of Service and Resilience
Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Emmy Award-winning sound editor and author Solange Schwalbe. After building a Hollywood career spanning more than 175 films—including *The Goonies*, *Die Hard*, *Black Hawk Down*, and *Moneyball*—Solange stepped away from the industry to serve at Ground Zero in the months following September 11, 2001. Her new book, *I Am Not Supposed to Know This*, shares her personal account of the clean...
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Nov. 11, 2026
The Art of Gender Neutrality: Niki J. Borger's Journey Through Life and Death
Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by the multi-talented Niki J. Borger, an international writer, actor, and producer renowned for her original plays and award-winning short films. Niki takes us on her journey from Europe to Los Angeles, where she has made a significant impact in the theater and film industry with her thought-provoking works, including her latest project, *In Between*, a collection of one-act plays e...
Nov. 10, 2026
Thinking Clearly Under Pressure: Adrian Wolfberg on Decision-Making, Leadership, and AI
Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Adrian Wolfberg, a former naval flight officer, national security practitioner, researcher, and author. Drawing on four decades of experience and research across national security, sports, health care, law enforcement, and business, Adrian explores how people make decisions under pressure—and why more information doesn’t always lead to better action. Listeners will gain insights ...
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Nov. 9, 2026
Elevating Excellence: Jim Alenby on Unlocking High Performance in Business and Sport
Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this dynamic episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Jim Alenby, a high-performance coach who draws from his extensive experience in elite cricket to empower senior executives and business leaders. Jim shares his unique insights on the importance of refining already successful individuals, highlighting the gap in coaching that focuses on enhancing performance rather than just fixing weaknesses. With a rich background as a professional cricke...
Nov. 8, 2026
Cybersecurity with Craig Taylor: Building Safer Habits Through Positive Reinforcement
Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this informative episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Craig Taylor, cybersecurity professional and co-founder of Cyberhoot. With a background in psychology and decades of experience as a virtual CISO, Craig explains how positive reinforcement can help people build safer online habits—and why cybersecurity education should empower rather than shame. Listeners will learn about: - Three practical steps for improving personal cybersecurity: u...
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Inside the Ground Zero Cleanup: What Life Was Really Like in the Pit
Discover the untold daily realities of the Ground Zero cleanup following September 11, 2001. Former Hollywood sound editor Solange Schwalbe details the grueling conditions, the tight-knit community of workers, and the solemn protocols used to honor …
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Why Gender-Neutral Casting and Writing Transforms Independent Theater
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