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LIGHT Impact

LIGHT Impact

LIGHT Impact

LIGHT CEO, Nick Esayian, interviews tip-of-the-spear athletes, warriors, business people, doctors, and other rock stars discussing winning at life, adversity, current events, politics, football, and other sports. Nothing is off-limits and the conversations, insight, and experiences shared by the unique guests are riveting and insightful. To learn more about LIGHT visit www.lighthelmets.com
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best LIGHT Impact episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to LIGHT Impact for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite LIGHT Impact episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

John Sarkisian, serial entrepreneur, Founder of SKLZ, athlete, and investor in LIGHT Helmets talks about the secrets to success and his view of the football helmet space through the lens of someone that has been in the sports equipment market for years. Sarkisian also talks of his own life-threatening head injury, recovery, and the importance of advancing technology in the space.

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Jordan Palmer, NFL QB, entrepreneur, Director of QB Development at the XFL, QB coach of Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Sam Darnold, and a host of others at his company, QB Summit, is interviewed by LIGHT Helmets CEO, Nick Esayian. They discuss Jordan's career, family, pro football, helmets/head injury, Jordan's exploits, what it takes to succeed, confidence, fatherhood, and life. Don't miss this candid interview with today's quarterback whisperer.

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Dr. Shawn Evans, a twenty-year trauma specialist, at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, CA, speaks with LIGHT CEO, Nick Esayian, about a wide range of issues from concussions, helmet technology, the NFL protocol, and more. Dr. Evans has managed thousands of concussions, including severe head and spinal injuries, the importance of optimizing cranial protection, and the survival of contact sports.

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LIGHT Impact - A Love Letter to Football
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08/16/22 • 9 min

Football season is upon us and this sport is more than a game. LIGHT Helmets CEO, Nick Esayian, gives some insight, thanks, and introspection on America's greatest sport. A must-hear for every player, parent, coach, administrator, official, or fan...

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Nine-year Navy SEAL, businessman, and outdoor savage, Andrew Arrabito, and LIGHT CEO, Nick Esayian, cover Andrew's life; childhood, tragedy, experiences in the TEAMs, business challenges, and victories... Half Face Blades has quite a following. How do you handle adversity and win? You have no excuse... @specoperator,

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Retired Navy Seal, Executive Officer of Team V, speaks of his childhood, experience with sports, how he made it through BUD/Hell Week, both Gulf Wars, 9/11, his challenges, overcoming them, and much more with longtime friend and LIGHT Helmets CEO, Nicholas Esayian. This is a powerful podcast with one of America's great warriors sharing some of life's greatest challenges and overcoming them.

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Boris Said, NASCAR driver, sportscar champion, and entrepreneur, engages in a tell-all interview with LIGHT CEO, Nicholas Esayian. Said talks about the challenges of his childhood, family, and growing up without direction until opportunity crossed his path and he seized it. How he broke into racing, the ups, the downs, his relationship with Dale Earnhardt and his son, business, fathering, and the love of America.
Boris Said earned championships in various SCCA Pro Racing series, IMSA, victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, the NASCAR Truck Series, the first American to win the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, and a fan favorite in the NASCAR for many years, he is one of America’s most dynamic race drivers. He’s even raced a bobsled and competed in the X-Games. He was one of the initial principals at No Fear, Spy Sunglasses, a partner in K1 Speed karting and entertainment centers, the principle of multiple successful auto dealerships including the #1 rated BMW dealership in America, and a wide range of other businesses.

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Retired Navy Seal and actor/producer, Kevin Kent shares his life experiences with LIGHT CEO, Nick Esayian. Growing up an Army kid, relocating, family, sports, the decision to go into the military, becoming a Navy SEAL (BUDS/Hell Week), 9/11, the warfighter, reflection, transition to regular life, loss, winning, camaraderie, and the film industry... Riveting and reflective, Esayian uncovers thought-provoking topics related to how the US serves returning veterans, suicide, family, and building a mission for returning special operations personnel.

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LIGHT Impact - LIGHT Impact | Football Legend Rick Mirer
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02/17/23 • 90 min

In this episode of LIGHT Impact, we are thrilled to welcome football legend Rick Mirer as our special guest. Mirer is a former quarterback who played in the NFL for 12 seasons and was selected as the second overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft.

During our interview, we'll dive into Mirer's illustrious career, discussing his time at the University of Notre Dame and his experience in the NFL. He'll share stories from his time on the field, talking about the highs and lows of his career, as well as the lessons he learned along the way.

Whether you're a die-hard football fan or just interested in learning more about one of the sport's greatest players, this episode is not to be missed. Tune in to LIGHT Impact to hear from Rick Mirer himself and gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to be a true legend.

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In this episode, we sit down with former NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia, a four-time Pro Bowler and Grey Cup champion, to discuss his journey on and off the field.
Jeff shares his experience growing up in a football family and his path to becoming a successful quarterback in both the NFL and CFL. In addition to his accomplishments as a player, Jeff has also made a significant impact as a mentor and coach. He shares his passion for working with young athletes and his belief in the power of sports to bring people together and promote positive change.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with one of the NFL's most inspiring and influential players, and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of individuals using their voices and influence to create a brighter future for all.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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LIGHT Helmets is disrupting the industry by using advanced materials and technologies transitioned from the military, professional auto racing and aviation industries to engineer their lightweight and ultra-strong helmets and headgear.
To learn more visit www.lighthelmets.com
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FAQ

How many episodes does LIGHT Impact have?

LIGHT Impact currently has 15 episodes available.

What topics does LIGHT Impact cover?

The podcast is about Nfl, Entrepreneurship, Football, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, College Football, Sports, Business, Interviews, Nascar and Military.

What is the most popular episode on LIGHT Impact?

The episode title 'Trauma physician, Dr. Shawn Evans, talks concussions, helmets, and the NFL' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on LIGHT Impact?

The average episode length on LIGHT Impact is 84 minutes.

How often are episodes of LIGHT Impact released?

Episodes of LIGHT Impact are typically released every 11 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of LIGHT Impact?

The first episode of LIGHT Impact was released on Jun 21, 2022.

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