Explore every episode of the podcast Real Conversations with Jacob Young

Healthy eating, exercise and mental health are key aspects of Albert Guerrera’s life and writing influence - he details his path as a retired technical sales engineer to writing about health, wellness and longevity. 

Learn to manage anxiety and depression with proven methods in Albert’s newest book- The Elephant in The Room : Anxiety - available now! 

Jacob and Trent are joined by special guest Antonio Pitts - winner of the Next Generation Storytellers Scholarship - to discuss the impact NGS has made on his life, how a dream of being a spy peaked his interest in acting and the vision he has for himself in the film industry.

Jacob and Trent are joined by the Nigerian-American actor to learn about his rise through American film and TV projects. From growing up in Nigeria and following his dreams after arriving in South Florida to the one man Rotibi credits for molding him into the person he is today.

Jacob and Trent are back together and joined by speaker, trans activist and TV Personality, Jaxon Feeley, to discuss his past as a prison officer and how it led him to the next phase of his life: from transitioning to now using his experience to inspire and motivate others to find and live their truth.

Jacob is joined by an 8 year veteran of the United States Coast Guard & behavioral health tech to discuss the importance of mental health awareness growing throughout the United States armed forces and his role in helping servicemen within the USCG.

The singer, songwriter, composer, and guitarist joins Jacob to discuss his experiences performing in musical theatrical productions and with different bands and artists around the world. Plus, his expertise of the double neck guitar and insight into his latest & upcoming projects.

Jacob is joined by producer, writer and theatre manager/producer, Mark Rozzano, for a behind the scenes look at their time together in the Czech Republic filming their upcoming film Murder Between Friends. Diving into Rozzano's inspiration for the script and the importance of the film having a global appeal.

One of America's favorite TV bachelors, musician and author joins Jacob to discuss what inspired his book What a Difference a Year Makes, how his band ended up opening/closing sets for stars like Pink & Kanye West, and his journey through starring in and hosting TV shows to now fatherhood.

Emmy award winning actor and fashion model, Greg Vaughan, joins Jacob and Trent to dive into his life as a father and his experience living abroad in Europe early in his life and his path back to his home in Dallas. Plus, the current challenges of breaking into the acting world and his current experience working on Days of Our Lives.

Jacob and Trent dive into the fascinating lifestyle of Espen Hatleskog - the artist and social media star who lives the life of a modern day viking in the wild of Western Norway.

Jacob and Trent are joined by filmmaker - Josh Miller - to discuss how he got his start in filmmaking, his journey through the business and his love of teaching & mentoring aspiring filmmakers.

Jacob is joined by TV and Broadway actor, Ben Rappaport, to discuss his introduction to the world of theater in High School and how it evolved into a passion and career. Plus, the backstory of his Emmy award winning role in Good Night, Oscar.

Welcome to the start of Real Conversations 2.0 with Jacob and Trent LIVE from Boys Town for a Holiday Special. The Mayor and Vice Mayor of Boys Town - Jafar and Abby - share their stories and the impact Boys Town has had on their respective journeys.

Musician and mental health advocate, Bailey James, shares the story behind her hit-single "Finally Free", where her passion for music evolved and why she has become so invested in spreading information about mental health.

The Emmy Award winning television actor joins Jacob to discuss his experience on The Young and the Restless, meeting the late Bob Barker during his time with The Price is Right and how he found his way into acting.

Filmmaker, photographer and motivational speaker, Cirina Catania, joins RCJY to discuss her newest project - High School Media Collective - and shares stories about her journey through every facet of the creative industry.

The American Pickers star joins Jacob to discuss a few of his favorite finds collecting antiques, his connection to several of the pieces he tracks down and winds up keeping and how his relationship with his brother and mother led to his success over the years.

The actress known for various roles including Gillian Andrassy on All My Children, joins Jacob to discuss her journey from South Africa to the US as an actress. Esta explains how her love for animals at a young age is what drove her to developing an interest in movies and acting. Plus, details about Esta’s time on All My Children and her first experience living in New York City.

Jacob reconnects with his friend and former TV mom from their time together on All My Children, Cady McClain, to discuss her new role in the upcoming production of Shirley Valentine at Cape May Stage and the people who inspired her throughout her career.

The singer and songwriter joins RCJY to discuss his newest viral sensation where he pays tribute to The Beach Boys, how it translated into his new single "Everywhere's Hawaii (With My Girl)" and the inspiration behind his love for music.

Actress (Friday the 13th / Weird Science) and entrepreneur, Judie Aronson, joins RCJY to discuss how a fascination for Hollywood at a young age was what sparked her interest in acting and how her drive to work in business pushed her to take a break from working in front of a camera. 

Jacob is joined by Transformation Teacher, Hypnotherapist and Coach, Paul Williams, to discuss the importance of expanding ones consciousness through his Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique developed by Dolores Cannon.

The actor and musician, Dave Martinez, joins Jacob to reflect the hardship he faced as a child without a father and experiencing his mothers battle with cancer. Plus, what drove Dave to his appreciation for Shakespeare and his love for music.

Best selling author and motivational speaker joins Jacob to talk about his struggle with mental health despite career success and how he is now committed to helping others find meaning in their life. 

The actor, writer, producer and social media star joins RCJY to discuss the importance of comedy as a healing tool, the process behind filming Vampires are Real in only one day and details on his upcoming project.  

The singer and song writer joins Jacob to share his incredible story about how he connected with artist Robert Randolph kickstarting his career in music. 

Jacob is joined by his good friend, actor Trent Garrett from Disney's Andi Mack and Hulu's Maggie, to discuss an exciting new project that will help inspire the next generation of actors. 

In case you missed his live broadcast at the end of the year, Jacob recaps his best and most meaningful moments from the podcast this year and answers questions from listeners about his own experiences with Boys Town. 

Actress Lydia Cornell tells Jacob how she entered the world of acting and what project she was working on before taking her role as Sara Rush on Too Close for Comfort. Plus, how she has changed her outlook on life after her 'catastrophic spiritual awakening' that helped her through several traumatic life events. 

How three sisters from Australia ended up in Nashville, TN to make a splash in the country music scene. Andrea, Jesse and Nina each discuss their paths in music and how important the city of Nashville has been to their success and determination. 

Jacob catches up with the actor and model to learn more about his journey through the industry to his role on Days of Our Lives. Plus, how he became the first male model on the Price is Right. 

Jacob reconnects with his longtime friend to reminisce about the movie set they met on - the making of the cult classic The Girl Next Door. 

In honor of National Mental Health Day, Jacob dives into the important work his longtime sponsor Boys Town is doing to help everyone and anyone struggling with mental health and the services the organization provides to those seeking help. Father Edward Joseph Flanagan made it his life's work to help children and heal families from all backgrounds - now Jacob wants to continue spreading his mission. If you, or someone you know, needs help or someone to talk to, visit their website - BoysTown.org - or call the 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 800-448-3000. 

Jacob connects with the up and coming singer and songwriter Bobby DeMario as he begins recording his first EP. Bobby reveals the driving force behind his motivation to excel in the music world and the current musicians/artists influencing his style. 

How the Queens, NY native got his start in acting which ultimately led to his roles in a number of movies and TV shows like Goodfellas, Dumb and Dumber and Ed.

From what it was like to working with legends like James Gandolfini and Robert De Niro to the unimaginable realities of life of Rikers Island, the "A Bronx Tale" actor opens up about his life with Jacob and how he is using his past battles with drug addiction to now help others. 

Jacob connects with the multi-talented actor and singer to learn about his time starring in the legendary "The Brady Bunch" as TV's favorite big brother. Williams also dives into life after The Brady Bunch performing in various musicals and his newest project - his musical trio "Barry Williams and the Traveliers. 

Fascinating stories from the singer and song-writer as he worked his way into the music industry. Plus, his journey in the art of tai chi and details about his latest album - Game Changer. 

An incredible journey into the scary reality that a child actress on the brink of taking over Hollywood found herself in. Natanya Ross opens up about her battle with addiction, living on the streets in LA, and how she is using her journey to recovery to help others.  

After meeting on the set of The Walking Dead, Jacob reconnects with Ethan to learn more about his journey as a kid from Wyoming to a successful actor, producer and writer. Plus, exciting details about his upcoming project - the Space Command Series.

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The story of a former child star looking to reinvent himself and use his hardships in life to help others. Sandlot star Marty York details the highs and lows of being famous at a young age, his near-fatal car accident that left him in a coma and the tragic death of his sister. 

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This week, Jacob has a real conversation with actor Thomas Ian Nicholas.

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This week Jacob has a real conversation with hockey legend, Jeremy Roenick

This week Jacob has a real conversation with Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyer from the Nasty Knuckles Podcast.

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This week Jacob has a real conversation with Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyer from the Nasty Knuckles Podcast.

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This week Jacob has a real conversation with NHL Legends Scottie Upshaw and Shane O'Brien from the hit podcast Missin' Curfew.

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This week, Jacob has a conversation with the legendary cinematographer Roy H Wagner. 

Roy Henry Wagner III (born January 12, 1947), ASC is an American cinematographer known for dramatic, dark imagery. Named by Kodak as one of the "Top 100 Directors of Photography in the World" Wagner's career has spanned 35 years in the motion picture and television industries. He has also received the ASC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for a Miniseries, and is a two-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee.

Wagner is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the American Society of Cinematographers and has won the Producers Guild "Vision Award". He studied with Ansel Adams who taught him to rise to the challenge of new technology. Wagner is extremely active within the American Society of Cinematographers, and contributes much of his free time furthering the charter of the organization.

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This week Jacob has a real conversation with actress Jennifer Gareis.

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This week Jacob visits with actor Toby Alexander-Smith.

Toby-Alexander Smith was born in April 1991 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He is an actor, known for Berlin Station (2016), Krypton (2018) and Flack (2019).

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This week Jacob visits with country music singer/songwriter Tennessee Jet

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This week Jacob sits down with comedian Brian Regan

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