Curveball with Scott Reich

On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich welcomes Danielle Moss—mom of three, creative entrepreneur, and inspiring storyteller—for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. Danielle takes us back to spring 2020, when, in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and just weeks away from giving birth to her second child, her oldest daughter Margot was diagnosed with leukemia. Danielle opens up about navigating unimaginable chall...

Welcome back to Curveball, the podcast where life’s toughest challenges meet profound stories of resilience. In this episode, host Scott Reich sits down with motivational speaker Corey Warren, whose remarkable journey through addiction, loss, and ultimately recovery offers a powerful lens into the human spirit’s capacity to reinvent itself. From a childhood shaped by family turbulence and a quest for acceptance, to hitting rock bot...

On today’s episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich welcomes Baratunde Thurston: best-selling author, comedian, and host of the podcast “How to Citizen.” Baratunde brings his signature blend of humor, honesty, and depth to conversations about race, democracy, and belonging, making tough topics feel both personal and urgent.

Together, Scott and Baratunde dive into the transformative power of humor, the complexities of “citizening,” and...

On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with Adam Greenberg, the former Major League Baseball player whose unforgettable journey redefines what it means to persevere through life’s biggest challenges. Adam shares his story growing up as one of five kids in Connecticut, dreaming of one day making it to the big leagues—and the pivotal moments that shaped his path, from competing at UNC to getting drafted by the Chica...

On this episode of Curveball, we’re joined by Wendy Sachs, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, and filmmaker whose life and career took a dramatic turn after the October 7th, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel. As the world grappled with the tragic events and their aftermath, Wendy witnessed not only unimaginable violence, but also a disturbing surge in antisemitism across the United States—much of it hitting close to ho...

Welcome back to Curveball. In this episode, host Scott Reich sits down with Denise Woodard, the remarkable founder and CEO of Partake Foods—the company known for its delicious, allergy-friendly cookies and snacks found in stores nationwide. Denise, who became the first Black woman to raise over $1 million for a consumer packaged goods startup, opens up about the personal and professional journey that led her to launch Partake Foods...

Life is full of the unexpected—and building resilience is key to navigating it all. On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with Dr. Andrew Shatté, renowned psychologist, resilience expert, and co-author of "The Resilience Factor." Dr. Shatté shares his fascinating journey from philosophy major in Australia to one of the leading voices in resilience training for everyone from Fortune 500 executives to students and ...

In this thought-provoking episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a physician, trauma specialist, and author, to dive deep into the intersection of trauma and biology. Dr. Apigian brings her unique perspective—rooted in personal experience as a foster and adoptive parent, her Armenian heritage, and years of medical practice—to explore how trauma isn’t just something we experience emotionally or ment...

Welcome to another episode of Curveball, where life’s toughest challenges are met head-on by those who refuse to give up. In this episode, host Scott Reich sits down for a heartfelt conversation with Kerry Kennedy—human rights advocate, author, and president of RFK Human Rights. As the seventh child of Ethel and Robert F. Kennedy, Kerry offers a rare glimpse into what it was like to come of age in a family at the center of American...

On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with Lisa Sedlar, the visionary CEO and self-described “food justice warrior.” Lisa shares her remarkable journey—from leaving a comfortable CEO position at New Seasons Market, to founding Green Zebra Grocery, a healthy convenience store chain aiming to rethink how communities access food. But when COVID-19 and a cascade of personal crises hit, Lisa found herself facing failu...

On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with Austin Hatch, whose story defies every imaginable odd. Once a rising basketball star from Indiana, Austin survived not one, but two tragic plane crashes—claiming the lives of his parents and both of his siblings. But Austin’s journey is about so much more than survival. In this gripping conversation, he opens up about profound loss, the relentless road to recovery, and t...

On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with Shirin Behzadi, whose extraordinary life journey is nothing short of cinematic. As a teenager, Shirin fled post-revolution Iran alone, narrowly escaping imprisonment and persecution before arriving in the US with virtually nothing. Her early days were spent working at a gas station, but she held tight to a bold vision: to one day become the CEO of a major company—a dream...

On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with Carlin Isles, the man widely regarded as the fastest player in the history of rugby. But Carlin’s journey to the world stage is about so much more than speed. Growing up in Ohio, Carlin was confronted with unthinkable hardships: torn from his family at only six years old by law enforcement, he and his twin sister endured years in the foster care system, facing abuse, adv...

In this special two-part episode, host Scott Reich sits down with the remarkable Aaron Lazar, a Broadway, film, and television star whose artistry and resilience have inspired countless fans. But beyond his career as an acclaimed performer, Aaron offers a deeply personal look at his journey living with ALS, opening up about loss, ambition, family, and the transformative power of vulnerability.

Together, Scott and Aaron explore what ...

On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich talks with Paralympic gold medalist and six-time world champion racer, Josh George. At just four years old, Josh survived a harrowing 12-story fall that left him paralyzed from the waist down—an unimaginable curveball that instantly changed his life. In their heartfelt conversation, Josh shares how his resilient mindset, his parents’ unwavering support, and the power of sport helped hi...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Scott Reich sits down with legendary diving coach Cliff Devries, whose story is as much about resilience as it is about the human spirit. Cliff was once on the fast track to becoming one of the top divers in the nation. But everything changed when a shocking diagnosis turned his world upside down.

At just 21 years old, Cliff was told he had a life-threatening spinal tumor with only months ...

On this powerful episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with Natalie Sanandaji, an American survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre during the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel. Natalie recounts her harrowing escape—running for hours through Israeli farmland, making life-or-death “choiceless choices,” and ultimately surviving thanks to the bravery of strangers. Her story is not only a testament to resilience in...

Host Scott Reich speaks with Dr. Fred Luskin, director of The Stanford University Forgiveness Project, to explore the true meaning and power of forgiveness. Dr. Luskin shares his personal journey from bitterness and self-pity to healing, revealing the strategies he developed not only through research but through his own life experiences. Together, they unpack why forgiveness is often easier to understand than it is to practice, how...

On this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich sits down with actor Cameron Mathison for a raw and emotional conversation about loss, resilience, and the challenge of starting over. Just a few months ago, Cameron lost his home of 13 years to the devastating California wildfires—an experience that forced him to confront memories and meaning tied to every possession. This disaster came on the heels of an already turbulent few years, ...