Episodes

  • Monty Buckley Reflects on His Basketball Journey, NIL Era, and Building Wealth Beyond the Court
    Jun 29 2025

    Alexis Levi interviews Monty Buckley about his journey from Sacramento to becoming an NBA player. Monty attended Christian Brothers High School and the University of California, Berkeley, where he played basketball. Despite not being drafted, he played in the CBA and later coached with Jason Kidd in Milwaukee. Monty discusses the evolving landscape of basketball, including the impact of the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) policy and the increased competition among athletes. He also shares his current work with young athletes and his role in a private equity firm, emphasizing the importance of hard work, sacrifice, and building generational wealth.

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    25 mins
  • Greg Gettinger Expands eSports Tennis and Prepares for World Championship in Las Vegas
    Mar 30 2025

    Alexis Levi discusses eSports tennis with Greg Gettinger from Austria. Greg explains the origins of eSports tennis, which began as a research project at the Technical University in Vienna to improve tennis techniques using virtual reality. The game requires a Meta Quest headset and a good Wi-Fi connection. Greg highlights the inclusivity of the game, with over 200,000 players worldwide. The World eSports Tennis Championship will be held in Las Vegas on September 10, featuring 16 players from global qualifiers and national leagues. The event will include virtual tournaments, physical finals, and streaming for global audiences.

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    22 mins
  • From DJ to Doctor: Charlie Mac on Music, TV Success, and Industry Insights
    Dec 29 2024

    Charlie Mac, a renowned music producer, discussed his journey from a young DJ in a small city to a successful producer with over 7,600 registered titles and a catalog of 10,000 music pieces. He highlighted his work in placing music on major TV shows like "Love and Hip Hop" and his diverse genre expertise, including country and classical music. Mac also shared his upcoming projects, including a new Christmas movie and his recent honor of receiving two doctorates in philosophy. He emphasized the importance of business knowledge in the music industry and his plans to teach a course at UNLV.

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    30 mins