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Travis Makes Friends

Travis Chappell
Mental Health
Comedy
Entrepreneurship
Relationships
Nutrition
Biohacking
Loneliness
Nicotine
Parenting
Jeffrey Epstein
Glp-1
Smoking
Podcasting
Child Trafficking
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Vaping
Social Media
Networking
Gratitude
Rob Dyrdek

Relationships are the most important asset we have in life. If you'd like to improve your relationships, whether we're talking about your relationship with your partner, your friends, your kids, your professional network, or with yourself, then this is the show for you! After 800 episodes of my top-rated audio podcast, Build Your Network, I decided to start recording my interviews in person so I c... more

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Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss joins Travis to unpack how he went from being "eminently unqualified" to negotiating life-or-death situations at Chase Manhattan Bank and beyond. He shares the moment a team leader told him to volunteer on a s... more

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Former New York City nightclub promoter Scott Harrison joins Travis to unpack how a decade of chasing status and excess led him to walk away from everything and start Charity: water. He shares the health scare and existential crisis that pushed him o... more

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Jack Carr is a former Navy SEAL, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and creator of The Terminal List. In this episode, Jack joins Travis Chappell to talk about the future of the Jack Carr universe, including The Terminal List, Dark Wolf, True Beli... more

Retired Marine Corps officer, combat veteran, and former F/A-18 pilot, Dave Berke deployed twice from the USS John C. Stennis in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He served three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN as Training Officer... more

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Scott Harrison
Founder of Charity: Water
Charity: Water
Episode: How a Former Nightclub Promoter is Solving the Water Crisis
Jack Carr
Author and filmmaker featured as a guest
Author, Terminal List universe
Episode: Jack Carr on The Future of The Terminal List, Ideas for James Bond, and Potential Video Game
Dave Berke
Retired USMC fighter pilot and Topgun instructor, author of The Need to Lead
U.S. Marine Corps, Echelon Front
Episode: Life Lessons from a Top Gun Instructor | Dave Berke
Darren Prince
Super agent who represents high-profile athletes and celebrities; recovery advocate and author
Prince Marketing Group; Aiming High Foundation
Episode: From Fighting Addiction to Representing Some of the Biggest Celebrities in the World | Darren Prince
Jeffrey Gross
Medical doctor, neurosurgeon; longevity/biohacking expert
Spine/Neurological surgery practice in California and Nevada
Episode: The TRUTH about GLP-1s, Testosterone, Cholesterol, and More | Dr. Jeffrey Gross
Mike Lazerow
Entrepreneur and author
Buddy Media
Episode: Finding a Job is Hard, Becoming a Millionaire Has Never Been Easier | Serial Investor Mike Lazerow
John Gafford
Author, entrepreneur, and speaker
Episode: John Gafford Realized No One Was Coming to Save Him
Michelle Curran
Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and author
Founder of Upside Down Dreams
Episode: Michelle Curran: Why Only 2% of Fighter Pilots Are Women & How I Beat The Odds
Justin Cottle
Experts in human anatomy and cadaver examination.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Episode: Is Nicotine Poison... or the ULTIMATE Health Hack? | Biohacker, Dentist & Anatomy Educator Explain

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Travis Chapel
Host of the Travis Makes Friends show, guiding conversations with guests across business, sports, and leadership.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Always exceptional

    I’ve known Travis for a long time and as always his content is top notch!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TrentKelly
    United States10 months ago
  • Awesome

    Nothing better than good convo that you can actually take something away from. Watch out Joe Rogan 🤯

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hduehensow
    United Statesa year ago
  • Genuine

    I've known Travis for a long time, and one thing I've learned about him is what you see is what you get. I appreciate his willingness to be genuine and authentic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jnewton23
    United Statesa year ago
  • Put this in your regular rotation

    Travis is an elite level interviewer and those skills shine in every episode. He pulls the best stories out of his guests and makes you feel like you’re in the room with them. I love this show!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    illsonds
    United Statesa year ago
  • Travis is a class act

    Travis creates conversations that are truly a pleasure to be a part of as a listener. People I’d never expect to learn from in a million years I learn from through the podcast. Great work keep it up Travis!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Friendly Flipper
    United Statesa year ago

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Life Lessons from a Top Gun Instructor | Dave Berke
Q: How did your early ego affect your career, and what changed?
An early period of arrogance hurt relationships and performance at the basic school; a candid peer review and mentorship helped Berke recognize the need to balance confidence with humility, leading to meaningful behavioral changes and stronger teamwork.
Life Lessons from a Top Gun Instructor | Dave Berke
Q: How did the Topgun selection process work and what joined people to that program?
Selection is tied to performance, leadership, and the ability to teach and debrief. It's not just being the best pilot; it's about communication, preparation, humility, and the peer and command evaluations that determine who gets selected.
Is Nicotine Poison... or the ULTIMATE Health Hack? | Biohacker, Dentist & Anatomy Educator Explain
Q: Can you clarify anything about nicotine and its effects on the body?
Nicotine can be beneficial in small doses, especially for brain function, but it comes with risks, particularly concerning oral health.
Shea Fisher: How I Lost It All & Built a 7-Figure Comeback
Q: What does the future look like for you?
I want to continue growing my businesses and music career, supporting my husband in rodeo, and hopefully involve my kids in our family brand.
Shea Fisher: How I Lost It All & Built a 7-Figure Comeback
Q: At what point did you pivot a little bit more into the business space from touring and being a musician full-time?
After my record label shut down overnight, I needed to create a source of income, which led me to start the belt buckle company and later develop my clothing brand for kids.

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This show focuses on practical relationship-building, leadership, and personal growth through candid conversations with high-achieving guests from business, sports, military, health, and entertainment. Episodes often center on authentic storytelling, real-world tactics for networking, and how meaningful connections drive success in work and life. A standout aspect is the breadth of guests—from elite athletes and military leaders to entrepreneurs and authors—delivering actionable takeaways on mindset, communication, and relationship-building. Listeners can expect a relaxed, conversational style where guests share personal journeys, mentorship moments, and strategies that translate to everyday professional and personal contexts.

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Recent guests on Travis Makes Friends include:

1. Scott Harrison
2. Jack Carr
3. Dave Berke
4. Darren Prince
5. Jeffrey Gross
6. Mike Lazerow
7. John Gafford
8. Michelle Curran

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