Insight with Chris Van Vliet

Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy Winning TV Host, YouTuber and Inc. 500 entrepreneur obsessed with reverse engineering the mindsets and habits of world class performers. Each episode features in depth conversations with top athletes, celebrities, entrepreneurs and thought leaders. If they are the best at what they do, CVV wants to get their insight and help you apply it to your own life.

Sports
Wrestling
Health & Fitness
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Ethan Page on why Impact is better than ever, w...
45 min
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John Cena on AEW, WrestleMania 35, Kurt Angle, ...
32 min
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Jimmy Jacobs: The photo that got him fired from...
41 min
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MJF interview gets interrupted by room service ...
Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) sits down with Chris Van Vliet in his hotel suite in Las Vegas. This is either the best interview you've ever seen with him or the worst, you be the judge. Our interview gets interrupted by MJF's room service order, loud water sipping and numerous other things. Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
26 min
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Brian Cage's crazy diet to get HUGE, winning th...
Impact Wrestling World Champion Brian Cage talks to Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA. Brian talks about how he spent both of the biggest nights of his life, winning the Impact World Championship and his wedding night in the hospital, he discusses how much he has to eat, the day he met his now wife Melissa Santos, his wrestling inspirations growing up, the meaning of GMSI, his favorite Lucha Underground matches and much more!
40 min
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Dolph Ziggler: "I'm jealous of Kofi", Bischoff ...
Dolph Ziggler chats with Chris Van Vliet before Smackdown Live at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL. He talks about why he is jealous of Kofi and his Championship run, losing to Kevin Owens at Extreme Rules, Eric Bischoff taking over Smackdown, why he thinks he should be a 10-time champion and more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
29 min
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Hornswoggle on R Truth, being Vince's son & ano...
Hornswoggle (Dylan Postl) talks with Chris Van Vliet at Gangrel's Wrestling Asylum's "Let It Ride" show in Dania Beach, FL. He talks about how R Truth keeps mistaking Drake Maverick for him, why he was revealed as the Raw General Manager, being Vince McMahon's illegitimate son, how long he was stuck under the ring, his new book called "Life's Short and so am I" and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
47 min
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Luchasaurus: Dusty Rhodes created my gimmick, m...
Luchasaurus (Austin Matelson) sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Daytona Beach before AEW's Fyter Fest. He talks about how Dusty Rhodes created his gimmick, his master's degree in Medieval History, teaming with Jungle Boy, signing with AEW, his time in NXT, appearing on Big Brother and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
38 min
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Jimmy Havoc: The one word AEW won't let him say...
Jimmy Havoc chats with Chris Van Vliet before AEW's Fyter Fest in Daytona Beach, FL. Jimmy says he specifically asked AEW if he can have a match with Jon Moxley, he describes his injuries in great detail, talks about his favorite matches, being influenced by AFI and Davey Havok, the most emo lyric of all time and more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
37 min
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TJP is making double since leaving WWE, Cruiser...
TJ Perkins chats with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas, NV. He talks about how he wasn't under contract when he won the WWE Cruiserweight title, he says he is making almost double since leaving WWE, he lists his dream opponent, being micro managed on 205 Live and much more. Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
38 min
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Kip Sabian: Being inspired by Spider-Man & The ...
Kip Sabian sits down with Chris Van Vliet before Fight For The Fallen in Jacksonville, FL. Kip talks about wanting to be a wrestler after seeing The Hurricane in WWE, his love for superheroes and Spider-man, being signed to AEW by Christopher Daniels, the British style of wrestling vs. the US style and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
40 min
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Darby Allin was homeless before AEW, Coffin Dro...
arby Allin sits down with Chris Van Vliet in his hotel room before Fight For The Fallen in Jacksonville, FL. Darby talks about how he was living in his car before he signed with AEW, meeting his wife (and fellow wrestler) Priscilla Kelly, how he came up with his signature move The Coffin Drop, transitioning from being a pro skateboarder to a pro wrestler and more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
48 min
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Jim Ross: Why AEW can't compete with WWE, 'slob...
Jim Ross sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Jacksonville, FL before AEW's Fight For The Fallen. JR talks about how it's "ludicrous" that AEW could compete with WWE, he gives us the origin to the word slobberknocker, his favorite matches, details his new role as senior advisor for AEW, his thoughts on Chris Benoit going in the WWE Hall of Fame, who is speaking in his ear in AEW and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
56 min
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Dasha Fuentes on her WWE release, acting roboti...
Dasha Fuentes chats with Chris Van Vliet in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She opens up about why she was released and how she was released, the criticism that she acted robotic on camera, her thoughts on AEW, wanting to get back into the ring as a wrestler and more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
46 min
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The Young Bucks explain Cody's "gimmicked" chai...
The Young Bucks, Matt and Nick Jackson talk with Chris at Florida Supercon in Miami Beach, FL. They cover a number of topics including how the unprotected chairshot to Cody at Fyter Fest was supposed to go, the conversations they've had with CM Punk, how close they were to signing with WWE, the possibility of an AEW video game, PAC's contract status, if Being The Elite will continue once AEW starts on TNT, who has the final say about storylines in AEW and much, much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
42 min
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Brandon Cutler on how AEW changed his life, Bei...
Brandon Cutler chats with Chris Van Vliet at Florida Supercon in Miami Beach, FL. Brandon talks about how working with The Young Bucks on Being the Elite led to a job that changed his life. He says he is now able to provide for his wife and two children because of the opportunity he was given, he also talks about how the landscape of wrestling has changed since he started as an indy wrestler, what went right and what went wrong in the Double or Nothing Battle Royale and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
50 min
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Justin Roberts on signing with AEW, leaving WWE...
Justin Roberts sits down with Chris Van Vliet at his house in Phoenix, AZ. He talks about leaving WWE, signing with AEW, Brandi Rhodes, Double or Nothing, his famous introductions of "John Cena" and "The Undertaker" and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
48 min
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Jungle Boy on his father Luke Perry, Fyter Fest...
Jungle Boy (Jack Perry) sits down with Chris in Los Angeles to talk about his father Luke Perry, being part of the Battle Royale at AEW's Double or Nothing, his spot in that match with Joey Janela, putting on more size, why he doesn't watch WWE, his small part in Quentin Tarantino's new movie "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and more! How can you not root for Jungle Boy? Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
52 min
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Eric Bischoff: I’d turn Roman Reigns heel, WWE ...
Eric Bischoff chats with Chris in June 2018 about his legacy in the wrestling world. He said he probably would never return to WWE, that if he did he would turn Roman Reigns heel, how he will probably never be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, his thoughts on Smackdown moving to FOX and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
23 min
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Simon Miller: WhatCulture, WHY and Wrestling!
Simon Miller from WhatCulture joins Chris in London for the crossover interview you’ve been asking for! Simon talks about working for WhatCulture, their feud with Tama Tonga and Haku at the Bullet Club Street Party, training to be a wrestler, his cohosts leaving for Cultaholic and much more Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
53 min
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Tony Khan: Why AEW will be a success, CM Punk, ...
AEW President and CEO sits down with Chris and covers some big topics regarding AEW. Tony talks about their TV deal, how he signed Dustin Rhodes, his 5-year plan for the company, being compared to WCW, wins and losses counting in AEW, CM Punk, whether or not he wants to be an on-air personality and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
40 min
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Eli Drake explains why he was fired from Impact...
Eli Drake was fired from Impact Wrestling recently amid reports that he didn’t want to work an intergender match with Tessa Blanchard. He sits down with Chris to explain what actually happened and what his plans are now. Will we see him back in WWE? Would he go to AEW? Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
58 min
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Why Rhyno turned down double the money from WWE...
Rhyno’s WWE contract officially ends on July 17 and despite being offered more than double his current salary, he has decided to leave. He tells Chris Van Vliet what went into that decision, his thoughts about AEW, who took his gore better than anyone else, his new business venture as a marina owner and much more! Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
41 min
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Kelly Kelly on life after wrestling and if she’...
Kelly Kelly (Barbie Blank) just celebrated 13 years since her WWE debut at age 19 and opens up to Chris about what life has been like since retiring from pro wrestling. She names the superstar she would want to feud with, explains how she got the name Kelly Kelly and talks about the night she defended Edge’s World Heavyweight Title. Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
36 min
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Ryback: Why I said “F you” to WWE
“The Big Guy” Ryback is best known for his time in WWE but he has grown to become a successful entrepreneur and podcaster since leaving. He talks with Chris about why he said “F you” to WWE, the heat he had with CM Punk and John Cena, the positive attitude he has now and much more. Audio equipment provided by Samson Technologies: bit.ly/CVVSamson
42 min