The Brian D. O'Leary Show
The Brian D. O'Leary Show is where serious analysis meets uncompromising truth. Host Brian D. O'Leary delivers the unvarnished truth and unrelenting insight that other commentators won't touch—covering politics, economics, sports, culture, and faith from a perspective you won't find anywhere else. What You'll Get Hard-hitting interviews with journalists, authors, and thought leaders who aren't afraid to tell the truth In-depth analysis that cuts through media spin and cultural noise Exclusive content unavailable on mainstream platforms This isn't another generic podcast. It's essential listening for serious readers who demand substance over soundbites. Each episode connects directly to The O'Leary Review's mission: delivering the analysis other pundits won't give you. Ready for insights reserved for serious listeners only? Subscribe now and join thousands of readers who've discovered why Brian O'Leary's perspective is reshaping how thoughtful Americans understand our culture. Visit BrianDOLeary.Substack.com for exclusive written analysis and premium subscriber benefits. @BrianDOLeary on the Fountain App, 𝕏–Twitter, Substack, and YouTube.
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On Tuesday morning, I interviewed New York Times bestselling author Lars Anderson about his new book, “BRADY: An American Story and t...
In our most recent episode of The Brian D. O’Leary Show, we get to the core of how we build and scale businesses.
I sat down with my friend Hunter Hastings, a prolific author, economist, venture capitalist, and passionate entrepreneur. We dissected his new book, Venture Mode: Escape the Administration Trap by Finding and Unleashing Entrepreneurial Leaders (co-authored with Mark Packard, published by Amplify Publishing, May 5,...
Episode Summary
On this episode of The Brian D. O’Leary Show, Brian sits down with David Nugent, co-founder and CEO of Next League, a technology advisory and solutions provider exclusively servicing the sports industry.
Dave's latest book is THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS TECHNOLOGY: How to Make Smart Decisions That Drive Your Organization Forward (Sports Business Journal Publishing, April 14, 2026)
They discuss the philosophical shi...
Mark Kurlansky on The Dying Art of Catching Real Fish
Guest: Mark Kurlansky
We had the great fortune to sit down with Mark Kurlansky, the man who wrote the definitive book on Cod, to discuss his latest release: TO CATCH A FISH (Storey Publishing, March 31, 2026).
The Hollywood elite want you to believe fly fishing is a ballet of endless shadow casting. We tear that myth apart. We discuss the reality behind the movie A River Runs Th...
In the latest episode of The Brian D. O’Leary show, we sat down with Yaron Weitzman in a wide-ranging interview that dove into the modern Lakers dynasty, the lasting imprint of the Buss family, and the evolving career of LeBron James.
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Yaron Weitzman: Author, NBA journalist, and insider on all things basketball, discussing his new Lakers book and the deeper drama surrounding LeBron, the Buss family, and tea...
Ken Belson on How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Built the NFL's $10 Billion Empire
EPISODE OVERVIEW
In this compelling deep-dive conversation, Brian D. O'Leary sits down with Ken Belson, New York Times sportswriter and author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural and Economic Juggernaut (Grand Central Publishing, October 14, 20...
BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES: The Yankees, the Cardinals, and the Captivating 1926 Season by Thomas Wolf (University of Nebraska Press, September 1, 2025)
Quick recap
The discussion between Brian and Tom Wolf centered on Wolf's new book about the 1926 baseball season, which explored notable players like Babe Ruth and the competitive dynamics between teams that year. The conversation delved into the broader sports landscape of t...
In the latest episode of the Brian D. O'Leary Show, Jim Murphy, the author of the bestselling book INNER EXCELLENCE: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance in the Best Possible Life, discusses the widespread impact and philosophy behind his work. Highlighting how NFL star AJ Brown benefited from Inner Excellence's teachings during critical games, Murphy elaborates on the book's core system that promotes being fully present a...
After a long delay in production … Brian hosts Scott Fischbuch, a Jungian Typology expert, for an in-depth conversation on personality types and his methods. Scott explains his approach to personality typing, which involves analyzing preferences in conversation, turns of phrase, and behavioral mannerisms.
Brian shares his journey into podcasting and reflects on how his personality type has evolved. Scott identifies Brian's p...
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The first and perhaps only presidential debate happened on June 27. Adam Haman and Brian O'Leary have the definitive smackdown of the whole thing.
The fellows awarded a winner and offered some commentary. Hilarity ensues (though not necessarily intentional - it's a factor of who was "debating.")
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- Tucker talks to Vlad about the role of the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency. They must have been listening to Purcell and O’Leary … https://x.com/TCNetwork/status/1755748344465342565?s=20
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- Possible definitions of “petrodollar”
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January 27, 2024
Wesley Schlemmer – Bitcoin Bay Ep. 94
Wesley Schlemmer is a leading bitcoin (â‚ż) evangelist and educator in the Tampa Bay region. One of the goals of his 501c3 organization — Bitcoin Bay — is to create a circular economy with bitcoin at the center of it all. We had Wesley on the show a few months back to talk about “taking the orange pill.”
Wesley is a bo...
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December 5, 2023
Jason Purcell – The petrodollar system (Part 2) Ep. 93
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We welcome financial analyst Jason Purcell on the program for the second part in a series on the history of money and banking. We’re talking about the “petr...
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December 4, 2023
Matthew Sercely – Agorist Tax Advisor Ep. 92
Matthew Sercely has been a licensed attorney since 2009, and in 2020 he founded his own company to provide tax advice and planning for small businesses.
He is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and side-hustlers by setting up their businesses to legally avoid as much tax as possible.
While he exclusively works with tho...
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