Oct. 20, 2026

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Today’s episode, Gotham Chopra and Varun Soni take the show to USC and go live to discuss the lessons they have learned firsthand from the GOATs. Gotham breaks down what Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, LeBron James, Conor McGregor, Serena Williams, and Stephen Curry do to excel and continue to be great. Next, they open the floor for a Q&A from the students in the area. How do obsession and legacy interact with sports? What is the throughline for athletes and their faith? What would Gotham and Varun’s lessons be?

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00:00 Live from the University of Southern California!

2:00 What Gotham learned from the GOATS?

3:15 Kobe Bryant: Balance is overrated

5:45 Tom Brady: The team the team the team

8:20 LeBron James: Block out the noise

12:00 Conor McGregor: Be fearless

13:50 Serena Williams: Show up, do the work

16:00 Stephen Curry: Have faith

18:20 Simone Biles: Write your own story

22:05 Q&A

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