The Second Act with Michael and John
Michael and John take you on a mission-driven, story-telling journey where a diverse group of people share unique perspectives on trying something new in life. From corporate executives to military veterans, consultants to entrepreneurs, the conversations delve into the backgrounds and inspiring transformations of guests to highlight the power of grit, persistence, perspective, purpose and community.
Episodes
Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Adam Contos
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcontos/
https://www.adamcontos.com/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Giovanna Camacho
https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanna-camacho-668998162/
https://www.instagram.com/dat_cherry_girl_/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Joey Odom
https://www.goaro.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyodom
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Michaella Gallina
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellag/
https://www.michaellagallina.com/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Collin Strachan
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Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Ali Schroer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-schroer/
http://www.mentalscopeconsulting.com/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Paul Kent
https://disabledlifealliance.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkpaulkent/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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April 4, 2025 • 56 mins
Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Brett Murphy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-murphy-40035068/
https://www.jamespatrickgwv.com/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Jasmine Montupalli
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-motupalli/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Ayush Gharat
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayush-gharat/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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February 21, 2025 • 51 mins
Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Saint Josh
https://www.instagram.com/saintjoshtyg/
https://www.instagram.com/saintjoshmusic/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0RMN8YWshpWT8UoUTczQK2?si=xuAk4xwpQKmjmaU_0D3ayQ
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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February 7, 2025 • 56 mins
Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Jordon Allard
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jallard-aspire/
https://www.weaspire.net/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Henry Oliver
https://substack.com/@henryoliver
https://www.henry-oliver.co.uk/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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January 10, 2025 • 51 mins
Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Chris Hetzner
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishetzner/
https://www.boost-rentals.com/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Emma Doyle
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-doyle-41150215?
http://www.coachem.com/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music by Saint Josh
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November 27, 2024 • 15 mins
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November 13, 2024 • 58 mins
Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Linda Hafstad
Personal:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindahafstad/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindahafstad/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindahafstad
Business:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ektemedia/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekteimpactmedia
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Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings)...
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November 6, 2024 • 59 mins
Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
John Register
https://johnregister.beehiiv.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnregister/
https://johnregister.com/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music:
"You Can't Stop Me" by Andy Mineo
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October 30, 2024 • 23 mins
Michael and John Talk About The Scary Parts Of A Second Act!
Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music:
"You Can't Stop Me" by Andy Mineo
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71Uji4fPLsnGEJjeAqomiJ?si=77e3d7bb636c422a
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Starring:
Michael Newborn (@michaelnewborn)
John Ballenger (@john-ballenger53)
Guest:
Sarah Nightengale
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnightengale/
Network/Produced by:
Seltzer Kings (@seltzerkings) (seltzerkings.com)
Theme Music:
"You Can't Stop Me" by Andy Mineo
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71Uji4fPLsnGEJjeAqomiJ?si=77e3d7bb636c422a
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-second-act-with-mich...
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