#298 – Legendary Moves: When Greats Go Beyond - From Songwriting, Comedy Clubs, to Philanthropy - GOATs doing GOAT $hit Mashup #2
Episode Description
Welcome to another episode of the Spun Today Podcast! In this inspiring mashup episode—number 298—Tony continues the beloved "GOATs Doing GOAT Shit" segment, spotlighting creative minds and industry giants who go above and beyond in their respective fields.
From insightful stories about savvy business moves—like Kevin Hart's multi-million dollar company deal and Jay-Z's unwavering stand for his intellectual property—to heartfelt tales of generosity and mentorship, such as Joe Veras empowering a young songwriter and Timbaland refusing to take publishing rights he didn't earn, this episode is packed with motivational anecdotes to fuel your creative journey.
Tony also highlights innovators such as MrBeast, whose philanthropic efforts have changed lives on a massive scale, and Joe Rogan, who created a game-changing new home for comedy. Each segment serves as a masterclass in artistic integrity, business acumen, and the importance of owning your creative output.
Whether you're a writer, artist, or entrepreneur, this mashup is curated to inspire you to stick to your creative guns, protect your ideas, and take bold steps toward your dreams. So grab your notebook or favorite coffee mug, and get ready for a fresh dose of creativity and motivation!
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Links referenced in this episode:
From episode #209: Kevin Hart's $100 million dollar deal: https://popculture.com/celebrity/news/kevin-hart-lands-100-million-business-deal/
From episode #219: Joe Veras: GOATs segment story came from this interview: https://youtu.be/KDhkzNUmdto
Así Es la Vida by Joe Veras: https://youtu.be/1Naoyl6gePA
From episode #228: Jay-Z, Bacardi End Multibillion-Dollar Fight Over Cognac Venture: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/jay-z-bacardi-end-multibillion-dollar-fight-over-cognac-venture
From episode #234: The Comedy Mothership website: https://comedymothership.com/
Joe Rogan Opens His Anti-Cancel Culture Club in Austin: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/joe-rogan-comedy-mothership-review-austin-club-1235343105/
Bill Burr- Joe Rogans Comedy Mothership is The Best Club I've Ever Been In!! https://youtu.be/inSMN_nlkvE
From episode #236: Michael Jordan agrees to sell Hornets stake for $3B: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37863644/sources-michael-jordan-finalizing-charlotte-hornets-sale
From episode #250: I Built 100 Wells In Africa: https://youtu.be/mwKJfNYwvm8?si=kPVfccQZvZJdAVf9
Beast Philanthropy: https://www.beastphilanthropy.org/campaign/mrbeast-100-wells
From episode #272: Ryan Tedder post about Timbaland: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA4dUhQvryw/?igsh=MWc1b2U3NTd4bWszMg%3D%3D
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