Common Denominator with Moshe Popack

In this solo episode of Common Denominator, I speak honestly—without tiptoeing, without trying to provoke, and without apologizing for having values.

I believe in morality. I believe in freedom. And I don’t believe those things are supposed to be at odds with each other.

Somewhere along the way, “live and let live” started to mean staying silent, hiding your beliefs, or walking on eggshells to avoid disagreement. I don’t agree with t...

What happens when life shatters — and there’s no roadmap for putting it back together?

Theo Boyd, author, grief educator, and host of the Think Theo podcast, joins me to explore grief not as something to “get over,” but as something we learn to live with.

Theo shares her personal story of devastating loss — the tragic accident that took her mother’s life, followed years later by her father’s suicide — and how those experiences reshap...

What if the goal of life wasn’t comfort, success, or even happiness – but meaning?

In this episode of Common Denominator, I sit down with Sanni McCandless, a life and career coach who helps people design lives rooted in courage, intention, and self-trust. We explore why fear isn’t something to overcome but something to walk alongside, how imposter syndrome is actually a sign of growth, and why the most meaningful lives are built in ...

After traveling through Japan, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and Europe, I came home with a powerful realization: the United States—especially Florida—offers a level of opportunity, freedom, and growth that’s hard to match anywhere else in the world.

In this solo episode of Common Denominator, I reflect on what global travel revealed about:

- Why economic conservatism can lead to stagnation

- How Japan’s financial system became a cautionary...

What if you could reduce chronic pain, stress, and tension in just 15 minutes a day—without pills, surgeries, or endless appointments?

In this conversation, I sit down with Jason van Blerk, former professional soccer player and co-founder of the Human Garage fascia method. Jason shares why he and his team closed their successful Los Angeles clinic after nearly a decade and shifted to one mission: democratizing self-healing so people...

Most renters have no idea they’re overpaying by thousands of dollars a year, and it’s not their fault. The system is designed so you never realize how much leverage you actually have.

In this episode, I break down why renters hold the power right now, how to negotiate smarter, and why the current market dynamic is giving tenants the upper hand for the first time in years.

But this conversation goes bigger than rent.

It’s about quality...

What does it really take to reinvent your life, not once, but twice?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Rachel Joy Baribeau, award-winning storyteller, former national sportscaster, and founder of the I’m Changing the Narrative movement, a program that’s reached athletes, prisons, corporations, police departments, and even the NFL.

Rachel opens up about the spiritual journey behind her success, the trauma she’s overcome, ...

What will America look like in the next decade? How will AI reshape the workforce? And what role should universities play as campuses across the country struggle with polarization, antisemitism, and the limits of free expression?

In today’s conversation, I sit down with Jeanette Nuñez, President of Florida International University and former Lieutenant Governor of Florida. She shares her journey as the daughter of Cuban immigrants, ...

Most people talk about gratitude like it’s a simple list: family, health, success. But real gratitude, the kind that transforms you, is earned through adversity. Through the hard seasons. Through the moments you weren’t sure you’d make it to the other side.

In this episode, I open up about the experiences that shaped my own gratitude: coming to Florida in 2007 with no job and three little kids, building a life from nothing, walking ...

She’s a mom, a lawyer, and a first-time candidate taking on the entrenched politics of Miami Beach - and she’s not backing down.

Monique Pardo Pope’s decision to run for Miami Beach Commission was sparked by seeing firsthand the challenges facing her neighborhood, schools, and community. With the December 9 runoff approaching, Monique shares with me her vision for a “Safer • Smarter • Stronger Miami Beach” - and the real, practical ...

Is now really the best time to buy real estate, despite high interest rates and market uncertainty?

 I’m not here to sell hype. I’m here to help you think clearly about the data, the incentives, and the long-term logic behind wealth-building.

From an upcoming shift in Federal Reserve leadership, to the mathematical reality of what happens when rates drop, to the long-term dynamics of inflation and asset pricing, this is a moment seri...

What does it really take to leave Wall Street, take massive risks, and help shape the future of innovation?

For Jeff Ransdell, Founding Partner and Managing Director of Fuel Venture Capital and CEO of Maquia Capital, the journey started with $138 billion under management at Merrill Lynch, and a decision to walk away. Since then, he’s invested over $150 million into South Florida startups, helping build Miami into a global tech hub w...

What does it really take to challenge the status quo, fight for truth, and defend your values in a system built to silence dissent?

For Aaron Siri, attorney and advocate, it began in courtrooms and regulatory filings, standing up for parental rights, informed consent, and transparent systems, even when the odds were stacked against him. Today, he navigates litigation, policy, and public trust in one of the most contentious debates o...

Is Artificial Intelligence the next great revolution, or the next big bubble?

In this episode, I break down the striking parallels between today’s AI boom and the dot-com bubble of the late 90s, when trillions were invested in internet startups that never turned a profit. Just like back then, we’re seeing money pour into companies with big ideas, lofty promises, and no clear business models.

I’m not anti-AI, I believe it will reshape...

When life knocks you down, do you get up and fight — or give in?

Florida’s Lieutenant Governor, Jay Collins is a former Green Beret, amputee, and decorated veteran whose life story defines grit, service, and purpose.

From growing up on a small family farm to surviving life-altering injuries in Afghanistan, Jay shares how faith, family, and resilience shaped his journey from soldier to statesman, serving as second-in-command of one of...

What if the only thing standing between you and your biggest goals… is your mindset?

In this solo episode, let's dive deep into the power of perspective — and how one small mental shift can change the entire trajectory of your life.

The 3 P's that change everything: Positivity → Probability → Possibility — a simple but transformative framework for creating real momentum toward your dreams. It helps reframe negativity, redirect your e...

What does it really take to become unshakable - mentally, emotionally, and in business?

For Gary Vaynerchuk, serial entrepreneur and CEO of VaynerX, it started with fear. Growing up an immigrant in a small New Jersey home, he battled the constant anxiety of losing his parents. That fear became fuel. Today, Gary is one of the most influential voices in entrepreneurship, and a leading advocate for emotional strength, self-awareness, a...

What if the biggest opportunity in AI isn’t in the tech itself… but in the real estate behind it?

As the AI boom accelerates, one thing is becoming crystal clear: every chatbot, every model, every breakthrough needs one thing to exist, power and space. That’s why I’m all in on developing data centers in Florida.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why data centers are the backbone of the AI revolution

- What major companies like Google an...