Making A Man

Welcome to Making a Man , where we dive into the lessons and stories that shape young men into confident, capable individuals. Through meaningful conversations and powerful insights, they aim to inspire parents, mentors, and anyone passionate about guiding the next generation. Whether you’re raising a son, mentoring young men, or simply curious about what it takes to build strong character, this podcast is your go-to resource. Let’s go!

Making A Man is a kids podcast hosted by Kevin & Axel, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kevin & Axel hosts Making A Man, a kids show with 38 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Garrett Bradbury: Chicago Bears Center on NFL Leadership Lessons & Football Lessons for Life

  Aug 12, 202620 minS2

  NFL leadership lessons from Chicago Bears center Garrett Bradbury: how preparation, work ethic, team culture, and football lessons for life shape his approach on and off the field. Garrett joins Kevin and Axel to talk about starting football in seventh grade, going to NC State expecting to play tight end, and eventually finding his future on the offensive line. We talk about what it takes to succeed at the highest level, why Garrett focuses on process instead of constantly looking ahead, and the lesson that “game day is just a reflection of your habits.” Garrett also shares what leadership looks like on an offensive line where players often get little credit and plenty of blame, how changing teams has pushed him to reinvent himself, and why creating the right culture matters. Later, Garrett talks about the mentors who shaped him, including his dad, who taught him hard work and what it means to be a man. He also shares the values he wants people to remember long after football: faith, family, consistency, hard work, and leaving every locker room better than he found it. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming Up 00:21 - Meet Garrett Bradbury 01:20 - Starting Football and the NFL Path 04:16 - From Tight End to Offensive Line 06:04 - Reinventing Yourself Through Change 07:54 - Success, Process and Daily Habits 09:18 - Why Preparation Shows Up on Game Day 11:38 - NFL Pressure and Offensive Line Leadership 15:26 - Mentors, His Dad and Becoming a Man 17:40 - Faith, Family and Legacy 18:52 - Toughest NFL Defenders Key Topics: • NFL leadership lessons • Football lessons for life • Preparation and daily habits • Offensive line leadership • Handling change and reinvention • Work ethic and team culture • Fatherhood and mentorship • Faith, family and legacy About the Guest: Garrett Bradbury grew up in Charlotte, played college football at NC State, became a first-round pick, and now plays center for the Chicago Bears. His football journey took him from tight end to the offensive line and ultimately to the NFL. ️ About Making a Man: On Making a Man, we have honest conversations about what it takes to grow, succeed, and become a well-balanced person. Kevin and Axel sit down with men who have done meaningful things in their lives and learn from the experience, perspective, mistakes, and wisdom they have earned along the way. We talk about discipline, confidence, responsibility, leadership, purpose, family, success, and the lessons that help young people become more capable adults. The goal is not hype or quick motivation. It is practical wisdom, real conversation, and perspective that can help the next generation grow into stronger, more grounded people. #GarrettBradbury #ChicagoBears #NFLLeadership #FootballLessons #MakingAMan #NFLPodcast

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  Episode #6

  Kevin & Axel: First Year Playing Football, School Fights & First Shaves

  Jul 29, 202628 minS2

  Kevin and Axel talk about Axel’s first year playing football, getting suspended for fighting at school, and learning to shave for the first time. They also discuss standing up to bullying, recovering from a bad grade, earning access to Snapchat, growing more mature, and the kind of man Axel wants to become. It is a grounded father-son conversation about responsibility, confidence, new challenges, and growing up. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming Up 00:17 - Kevin and Axel Catch Up 02:52 - What Makes America Great 05:43 - Growing Out of Childhood 07:22 - How You React Defines You 08:36 - Suspended for Fighting at School 09:55 - Learning From a Bad Grade 10:49 - Should Teenagers Have Snapchat? 14:23 - The Man Axel Wants to Become 15:02 - Goals for the Next Year 19:09 - First Year Playing Football 20:07 - Be the Hammer, Not the Nail 24:52 - Axel’s First Shave Key Topics: • First year playing football • Suspended for fighting at school • Standing up to bullying • Learning to shave for the first time • Teenagers and Snapchat • Recovering from a bad grade • Father-son conversations about growing up • Becoming more mature ️ About Making a Man: On Making a Man, we have honest conversations about what it takes to grow, succeed, and become a well-balanced person. Kevin and Axel sit down with men who have done meaningful things in their lives and learn from the experience, perspective, mistakes, and wisdom they have earned along the way. We talk about discipline, confidence, responsibility, leadership, purpose, family, success, and the lessons that help young people become more capable adults. The goal is not hype or quick motivation. It is practical wisdom, real conversation, and perspective that can help the next generation grow into stronger, more grounded people. #MakingAMan #FatherSonPodcast #YouthFootball #GrowingUp #TeenLife

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  Episode #5

  Sean Crane: TEDx Speaker & Author on Overcoming Addiction and Prison

  Jul 15, 202630 minS2

  Overcoming addiction and prison changed Sean Crane’s life. In this episode of Making a Man, Sean shares how a second chance at life came through sobriety, faith, discipline, and personal responsibility. Sean Crane is a TEDx speaker, best-selling author, fitness expert, and founder of Unstoppable 365. He talks with Kevin and Axel about growing up around addiction, facing life in prison, rebuilding his identity, and learning how to become the man he knew he could be. This conversation is about regret, redemption, discipline, fatherhood, faith, and the daily choices that can help someone turn their life around. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - A Second Chance at Life 00:20 - Meet Sean Crane 00:50 - Sean’s Background 01:57 - Growing Up Around Addiction 05:11 - The Night That Changed Everything 07:22 - Facing Life in Prison 08:20 - Turning Prison Into Growth 12:29 - Regret, Sobriety, and Faith 17:04 - The Best Advice Sean Ever Received 18:40 - Life Happens For You 21:27 - Morning Routine and Discipline 24:01 - Building a New Identity 26:24 - Success and Fatherhood 27:25 - Where to Find Sean 📌 Key Topics: - Overcoming addiction and prison - Addiction recovery - Lessons from prison - Personal responsibility - Discipline and identity - Faith and redemption - Fatherhood and success - Second chances 👤 About Sean Crane: Sean Crane is a TEDx speaker, best-selling author, fitness expert, and founder of Unstoppable 365, where he helps men and business owners improve their health, mindset, fitness, and performance. 🎙️ About Making a Man: On Making a Man, we have honest conversations about what it takes to grow, succeed, and become a well-balanced person. Kevin and Axel sit down with men who have done meaningful things in their lives and learn from the experience, perspective, mistakes, and wisdom they have earned along the way. #SeanCrane #MakingAMan #AddictionRecovery #SecondChance #PersonalGrowth

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  Episode #4

  Kassidy Warren: Hospitality Entrepreneur on How Real Estate Creates Freedom & Life Advice for Young Men

  Jul 1, 202631 minS2

  Life advice for young men from Kassidy Warren, a hospitality entrepreneur who shares how real estate creates freedom, why mentorship matters, and what it takes to bet on yourself. In this episode of Making a Man, Kevin and Axel sit down with Kassidy Warren to talk about leaving the traditional 9–5 path, living in a van with his wife, getting started with Airbnb, building a real estate and hospitality brand, and using money as a tool to create a more intentional life. Kassidy shares what he learned from burnout, self-doubt, real estate investing, Airbnb, mentors, marriage, and the decision to stop living by someone else’s plan. This conversation is especially valuable for young men, fathers, parents, and anyone trying to build confidence, discipline, purpose, and freedom without falling into hype or shortcut thinking. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming Up 00:22 - Welcome to Making a Man 01:31 - Kassidy Warren’s Story 03:03 - How Real Estate Creates Freedom 03:54 - What Van Life Was Really Like 05:47 - Marriage, Support, and Taking Big Risks 07:06 - Getting Started With Airbnb 10:02 - Buying His First Investment Property 12:24 - Finding Markets Others Miss 13:40 - The Truth About Airbnb Design 16:59 - The Mentors Who Changed His Life 19:03 - Five Daily Habits That Built Discipline 22:11 - What Are You Pretending Not to Know? 25:34 - Investing in Mentorship 29:17 - Spending $35K and Owning a Hotel Six Weeks Later 30:01 - How to Connect With Kassidy 31:01 - Closing Thoughts 📌 Key Topics: • Life advice for young men • How real estate creates freedom • Leaving the 9–5 path • Van life and betting on yourself • Getting started with Airbnb investing • Hospitality entrepreneurship • Building wealth through real estate • Marriage, support, and taking big risks • Why mentorship changes everything • Daily habits, discipline, and personal growth • Finding markets others miss • Creating a life with purpose 👤 About Kassidy Warren: Kassidy Warren is a hospitality entrepreneur, real estate investor, coach, speaker, and podcast host. After leaving the traditional corporate path, he built a real estate and hospitality brand and now helps others think differently about freedom, business, and personal growth. Connect with Kassidy: Instagram: @KassidyWarren Podcast: For Your Own Good on Spotify and YouTube 🎙️ About Making a Man: On Making a Man, we have honest conversations about what it takes to grow, succeed, and become a well-balanced person. Kevin and Axel sit down with men who have done meaningful things in their lives and learn from the experience, perspective, mistakes, and wisdom they have earned along the way. We talk about discipline, confidence, responsibility, leadership, purpose, family, success, and the lessons that help young people become more capable adults. The goal is not hype or quick motivation. It is practical wisdom, real conversation, and perspective that can help the next generation grow into stronger, more grounded people. #MakingAMan #LifeAdviceForYoungMen #KassidyWarren #RealEstateFreedom #HospitalityEntrepreneur #AirbnbInvesting

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  Episode #3

  Scott McKain: What Makes a Hall of Fame Public Speaker? Secrets of Confident Speakers

  Jun 17, 202628 minS2

  Discover what separates an average speaker from a Hall of Fame Public Speaker. In this episode, Scott McKain breaks down the mindset, confidence, and practice routines that elite speakers use to captivate any audience. We explore how to speak with confidence, the habits that build mastery, and the principles behind standing out as a great communicator. Whether you’re looking to improve your public speaking skills or understand the secrets of confident speakers, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. Timestamps / Chapters: 00:20 – Becoming Scott McKain – Sets the stage and introduces Scott to viewers. 03:15 – Early Inspiration – Explores formative influences that shaped his career. 07:05 – Finding a Mentor – Introduces mentors and formative experiences that built his speaking skills. 10:45 – Identity & Distinction – Explains the key philosophy behind standing out and delivering unique value. 12:36 – Becoming a Great Speaker – Practical insights into building public speaking skills through reps and daily practice. 18:23 – Daily Growth Mindset – Scott shares habits, mindset, and continual improvement strategies. 20:51 – Traits of Top Performers – Identifies traits young men can emulate to achieve excellence. 23:25 – Leadership Principles – Leadership and service-oriented mindset explored. 26:31 – Service vs Ego in Leadership – Final reflections on legacy, service, and leadership, transitioning to episode outro. Key Topics / Keywords: Hall of Fame Public Speaker Public speaking confidence Speaking practice and reps Mindset for elite speakers Leadership through communication Audience engagement strategies Personal growth for young men About the Guest: Scott McKain is a Hall of Fame public speaker, business thought leader, and author known for his expertise in communication, leadership, and customer experience. Over his career, he has spoken to organizations around the world, helping executives and professionals understand how to create distinction in both personal and professional contexts. In this conversation, Scott shares the principles that shaped his journey as a speaker, including the importance of deliberate practice, “putting in the reps,” and continuously refining communication skills over time. He also breaks down how great speakers develop confidence, not through shortcuts, but through repetition, preparation, and real-world experience. Beyond speaking mechanics, Scott emphasizes leadership as a service-oriented practice — focusing on how great leaders create more leaders, elevate the people around them, and build long-term impact through humility and consistency. His perspective blends practical communication advice with deeper lessons on discipline, identity, and legacy. About Making a Man: On Making a Man, we have honest conversations about what it takes to grow, succeed, and become a well-balanced person. Kevin and Axel sit down with men who have done meaningful things in their lives and learn from the experience, perspective, mistakes, and wisdom they have earned along the way. We talk about discipline, confidence, responsibility, leadership, purpose, family, success, and the lessons that help young people become more capable adults. The goal is practical wisdom, real conversation, and perspective that can help the next generation grow into stronger, more grounded people. Subscribe for more!

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