In today's show, I chat with Social Media expert Johanna Renoth. As she is currently doing her PhD on Instagram, we focus on the good, bad and ugly of this platform and discuss how we as individuals should try to improve our relationship with it. In this far-reaching and fascinating chat, we cover many topics, including the evolution of social medi…

In today's show, I talk to Sophie Tomas about her new book 'Fitlosophy' which shares how noted philosophical thinkers, such as Marx, Kant, Nietzsche, Aristotle to name just a few! can help us better understand our relationship with exercise and the way we train. Sophie is also a certified MX Instructor, Personal Trainer, Martial Artist and is curre…

How to be a great Personal Trainer! Today I'm joined by the fitness legend, Gunnar Peterson. Gunnar is a Beverly Hills-based personal trainer whose clients include celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday people. Gunnar was formerly the Los Angeles Lakers’ Director of Strength and Endurance. He is widely recognized for his expertise in func…

Today I chat with Leane Maskell, the former International Model and Author of two books and an ADHD Coach. In this fun conversation, we discuss how to write a book and get it published. We also chat about ADHD, organisation, Instagram, podcasts, having an entrepreneurial mindset and the concept of being a bit scared but doing it anyway! Leanne's la…

Video is a powerful way for fitness businesses/coaches to connect with their audience and build their brand. Since the start of the pandemic, this is more true than ever. Today I chat with Richard Playfair, owner of Sweatlife Films, a leading video production company for the UK fitness industry, whose clients include Les Mills, UK Active, Beachbody…

Episode 24 Today I talk with International Fashion Model & Psychologist Lena Kossewska. We discuss the challenges of modelling, body image, self-esteem, bookers, contracts, self-care and more. Lena is the co-founder of Models Empowered which offers support and community to young women working in the world of fashion. Follow Lena's advice on Instagr…

My guest today is the renowned Gym Designer Cuoco Black A former faculty member of the New York School of Interior Design, Black advocates for the development of conceptual and theatrical gym models that dominate consumer attention in any fitness marketplace. Cuocopromotes an ideal that fitness facilities must embrace design attributes that embrace…

Chaye is an MX Instructor, Model, Entrepreneur, and Author from Sydney, Australia. Her new book, 'Chaye Unfolding' is a memoir that details her transition from male to female. In today's Podcast, we have an open and honest chat about this transition. Hopefully, we can all learn lessons from Chaye's story, such as the importance of self-awareness, b…

Today I talk with Dutch/Australian Model & Nutritionist Lillian Van Der Veen. We discuss her successful modelling career, how she overcome body image issues and her balanced and practical nutritional advice to fellow Models. Follow Lillians' nutritional advice on TikTok and Instagram @modelnutritiuin_intl www.danrobertsgroup.com/podcasts www.method…

Lindsey Wander is founder of World Wise Tutoring, which has locations in Chicago, Dallas, Austin, Houston and more. We discuss: * 5 tips for aspiring college students * Why Travel is good for you * How the pandemic has affected student success * Why the education system needs a reboot * Helping Students with ADHD, Autism, Aspergers... * Coaching Pa…

Having a customer-centric business will help you waste less time marketing badly, get more sales, build a brand quickly and make your company more fun to work for. In today's episode in look at the 4 key areas. After listening you will look at the way you use social media, design products, create policies and write ads in a new way. I place added a…

Today I bring on one of our certified MX Instructors for a conversation. Ria Ingleby's career in wellness is as diverse as it is impressive. Aside from teaching Methodology X™, she's a Personal Trainer, Coach, Yogi, Writer, Life Coach, Meditation/Mindfulness Teacher and corporate wellness expert. Ria has also been through some personal trauma recen…

Ashley Borden has over 40,000 hours of experience as a coach and is one of the USA's most recognised and respected personal trainers. She has toured with Christina Aguilera been the trainer to Ryan Gosling, Mandy Moore, Rummer Willis, Jeremey Piven, Nick Swisher, UFC champ Matt Hughs and countless others. Most recently she was one of the stars of t…

In todays' episode, I talk to Marion Rabate, CEO/Founder of the chic active-leisurewear company, Ernest Leoty. We discuss her vision and the good, bad and ugly truths behind building a brand from scratch. We learn the benefits of being lean and agile and how manufacturing, marketing, pricing and distribution models are never set in stone. Marion sh…

Welcome to my new weekly podcast show. The Business School Podcast is an educational show for Trainers, Coaches, Instructors, gym owners and fitness entrepreneurs. We will cover all the real, raw, practical, fun (and unsexy yet essential) elements of running and growing a business along with chats with noted experts and success stories from within …

You have a goal, but something is stopping you, you even start to feel apathetic. Your motivation is dropping, what are you to do? In this short and practical episode Dan shares his tips, ideas and stories on how to delve deep into the real reason you want to change, and how one simple question can change everything! He also shares useful tips on h…

Guest John Davis is a dynamic speaker, accomplished leader, and expert in helping people overcome their fears and challenges. At 22 years old John Davis' spine broke in half, dashing his dreams of being a Stuntman. Doctors told him he may never walk again. Using what he now calls the "Five Fs," John overcame the limiting beliefs of others and broug…

Good News: Haley Sue Crandall loves horses. As soon as she saw her first horse, she wanted to ride. But Haley was born with a heart defect and her dreams wouldn't come true--until now. Guest: Carrie Seim is the creator of the best-selling Audible series: The Flying Flamingo Sisters, hailed by The New York Times as a Best Audiobook for Road Trips wi…

Sarah is a former international high-fashion model and an NYC booker/agent. She now works as a Model Consultant and is the Founder of MODELKIND™, a new brand & company that helps young women navigate the industry. As many models follow Methodology X™, I like bringing on guests that will directly help you. Sarah is fun, candid, and a very authentic …

It's the "Halfway to Halloween" episode! Guest-David Weiner, director of In Search of Darkness Part 2 talks about his doc, which is now on Shudder. Also discussed: Van Halen, Susannah Hoffs, Halloween Candy, David's time at Entertainment Tonight and Famous Monsters, reuniting Nightmare on Elm Street stars Heather Langenkamp and Robert Englund--and …

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Good News-Stand Up Comedy is coming back! Interview-Comedian, actor and author Wayne Federman discusses his new book, the History of Stand-Up: From Mark Twain to Dave Chapelle, including: * Old Time Radio * Late Night TV * Strip Clubs * Richard Pryor * Marvelous Mrs. Maisel * Lenny Bruce * The "Chitlin' Circuit" * Dick Gregory * Moms Mabley * Maria…

Disclaimer: Explicit Language, sex and drug references. Good News-We can all get vaxxed! Interview-Author Joel Miller takes us on the road with Stone Temple Pilots, Poison and more in his new book Memoir of a Roadie. It's a rocket-ride of famous faces from rock, film and tv having the time of their lives, so buckle up! Parody Commercial-Masterpiece…

Welcome to series 2 of the MX podcast I kick off this new season with 10 tips to improve your confidence.Di Dan Roberts

The Daily Detour season 1 finale is all about SOUND! *Guest * Jodi Krangle is a voice-actor. She also hosts her own podcast, which is all about Audio Branding. Jodi will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about making money with your voice, her new-found love of ASMR, sound-therapy, job-stealing robots and what "golden handcuffs" means in …

Guest Latricia Lenhart is founder of the first and biggest Alice Cooper fan-group on Facebook. We talk about our fandom, discuss the new album "Detroit Stories", and play Cooper-themed versions of This or That and Would You Rather. Bonus From the archives, my dream-come-true interview with Alice Cooper which was recorded in support of his Eyes of A…

Disclaimer It's a comedy podcast. There's explicit language. Guest Andy Kindler from "Bob's Burgers" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" talks about his album "Hence, the Humor" and opens up about his struggles with anxiety and OCD. Also discussed: becoming like Howard Hughes during the pandemic, and his time doing remote broadcast bits for David Letterm…

Disclaimer Explicit language. Announcement NEW! The Daily Detour now has a blog! This will be a place to find text versions of things you heard on the podcast, with additional info and commentary, and lovely full-color pictures! Check it out here. Guest 🇮🇪 Derek Hynes lives in Galway, Ireland and helps his family run their 100 year old candy shop. …

Good News A Hawaiian girl moves to Wisconsin and learns that biking to work in the winter is f-ing freezing! If only she can win the car her job is raffling off... Also: Dan has good news about his mother. Guest Comedian Laurie Kilmartin tells us what it’s like to write for a Late Night Night TV talk-show (Conan). She has some advice for moms. And …

Thanks to Dry Bar Comedy for letting us use a concert clip of today's guest. Dry Bar specializes in clean comedy specials, and we can't thank them enough. Check them out here! Disclaimer This episode is not clean. Guest Comedian Phillip Kopczynski and Dan talk terrorist beards, the Covid map of the U.S., dumb radio show names, the meaning of "Chund…

Disclaimer Explicit language, sex and drug references. Important Announcement 1 Dan is taking a short hiatus. The podcast will return on February 8th, changing to a weekly podcast for the time-being. More about this on today's episode. Important Announcement 2 Dan's elderly mother now has Covid-19. Please keep her in your thoughts. Thank you. Good …

Disclaimer Explicit language and drug references. Covid Update The UK strain of Covid, has arrived in Nevada. The Brazil mutation is in Minnesota. Also: Does your 2nd vaccine shot need to be from the same company? Good News Is a dog man's best friend? This story will leave no doubt. Guest Comedian Ian Bagg and Dan discuss life after Covid, what the…

Guest Comedian Ian Bagg says everything you want to say about people who don't follow pandemic protocols. Good News IKEA buys a forest. Customer Support Theatre Dan performs the transcript from his head-spinning customer service chat, in an effort to get HBO Max on his... "streaming device." Headlines and Punchlines Bernie Sanders memes are everywh…

Disclaimer Explicit language, including one F-Bomb. Guest Comedian Andrew Orolfo talks EDM, his celebrity crush, and tells Dan what he really thinks of James Corden. Good News A student facing financial hardship gets help from the last place you'd expect. Headlines Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States at noon yesterday. Kamala H…

Disclaimer This episode contains a bit of explicit language. Good News The youngest poet laureate ever to recite at a President's Inauguration. Plus a Greyhound goes viral for imitating his owner's limp! Guest Comedian Andrew Orolfo talks about traveling to the Philippines, how he met mentor Jo Koy, and swaps airplane horror stories with Dan. Headl…

Guest Comedian Andrew Orolfo is a rising star. He talks with Dan about their mutual pandemic paranoia, who Andrew's influences are, and how a spontaneous trip to an open mic night set him on his comedy path. Good News A teenager saves her family from their burning home. Why could she smell the danger, while they could not? Headlines President-elect…

Guest Bob Bergen (Porky Pig) discusses a typical work day as a voice-actor, takes a pop-quiz on his own filmography (play along), shares his thoughts on the Cancel Culture, and has Dan thinking about getting an Alexa. Good News America's late poet-laureate, Dr. Maya Angelou, gets her very own Barbie! MLK Day Today we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Ma…

Good News Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson delivers a $30,000 present to an old friend. Headlines Dollar General is offering extra pay to their workers who get vaccinated. Europe has instituted a curfew from 6pm to 6am. Lady Gaga will perform the National Anthem at President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Showbiz News McCauley Culkin has expressed his su…

Good News A missing cat returns after 3 years! Headlines Donald J. Trump is now the first President to be impeached twice. Message-encrypting app Signal is number one this week. The European Union food-safety agency says you can keep eating worms. If you experienced bad cell reception this week, it might be because of the Big Bang. Showbiz News Wei…

Good News Disabled vet conquers the Matterhorn. Headlines A very quick summary of Trump-related events. Ex-Governor charged in Flint Michigan Water Probe. Anyone flying to the U.S. will soon need to show proof of a negative test for COVID-19. Ice-Cream Recall. Punchlines Disneyland to give Vaccinations. Houston suburb picks Mayor out-of-hat. Runawa…

Good News Ben and Jerry's has a new frozen treat for your dog! Headlines The FBI is warning of plans for nationwide armed protests next week. Homeland Security Chief Chad Wolf resigned. Two U.S. Capitol Police officers were suspended. An angry White House staffer allegedly is responsible for a strange post on the State Department website. Blue-chip…

Good News An illusionist helps a mother deliver a magical birthday for her son. Headlines Will President Trump be impeached? How will that affect him? Mr. Trump has already been kicked off of most social media platforms, including a few surprising ones. Lawmakers may have been exposed to Covid-19 while sheltering during the attack on the Capitol Bu…

Good News Film festival for a party of 1--at an isolated lighthouse! Enter to win. Headlines Dem leaders want Trump impeached or removed by 25th Amendment. Social Media companies kick the President off their platforms. After being allowed back on Twitter, Mr. Trump makes a speech. Lawmakers want an investigation into the Capitol Police's less-than-…

Good News A wallet is returned by an unlikely person, or so you might think. Headlines The Capitol Building is raided by "very fine", "very special" domestic terrorists. Mitch McConnell defends Democracy. Dan reacts to the days events, because it's cathartic and who can help themselves at this point? Showbiz Are Kim and Kanye discussing D-I-V-O-R-C…

Good News Meet the "Grandfather of Homeless Animals." Headlines The Georgia Senate run-offs. U.S. Security agencies make rare joint announcement pointing the finger at Russia for hack of federal agencies. Los Angeles is running out of oxygen for Covid patients. Macy's is closing more stores, including one in Spokane. Showbiz Tanya Roberts has passe…

Good News A mom quarantined with Covid gets a nice surprise from a stranger. Headlines That whole election "fraud" thing. The Georgia run-off election. The U.K. locks it down again. Vaccine news from my home state (Washington) and town (Spokane). Showbiz Tanya Roberts is in the hospital, and was announced dead. Then, not dead. Larry King is out of …

Disclaimer Explicit language during interview segment. Good News Shoplifters busted by Cop who has the Christmas Spirit. Headlines President Trump caught on tape badgering the Georgia Election official. The Republican party is starting to split amid disagreement over election "fraud" allegations. Fauci sees "glimmer of hope" with Coronavirus vaccin…

Interview We lost many great people in 2020, including comic-genius Fred Willard. Dan dug into his archives and found this interview with the late actor, who is known for his improv skills. What he has to say about that may surprise you. #RIPFredWillardDi Dan Roberts, Fred Willard

Good News Dan was moved by the story of two grieving Penguins, and you will be, too. Here's the photo(s) referenced in the podcast. Headlines Colorado and California have confirmed cases of the new strain of Coronavirus. Mitch McConnell introduced his own $2000 stimulus-check bill, but there are new strings attached. Nashville Police were given a h…

Good News Is this a real life Mr. and Mrs. Claus? Headlines $2,000 stimulus checks blocked by GOP. Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris gets the Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine. Did the alleged Nashville Bomber hunt aliens and Lizard People? Showbiz A Netflix Exec Producer is poisoned-to-death. Another Netflix crew are being sued for copyright infringement.…