On Today's episode Donny sits down with legendary football icon, "Broadway Joe" Joe Namath. Together they discuss how Joe came to be the template for athletes as brands, and Joe opens up with stories from his football days, his influences, and sobriety. Joe shares how he's always wanted to live a full life beyond his football career, and reminds us that we can stand out as individuals as well as be great team players. But before that, Donny shares whether this week he thinks brands like Delta Airlines, Chris Christie, Mercedes, Boxing, Drew Brees, and Taco Bell among others have either leveled up or slipped down.  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Miro - http://www.miro.com/DONNY to start your free account  Postie - http://www.Postie.com/DONNY for a free Postie demo Vivino - http://www.vivino.com/DONNY code DONNY to save 20% on your first order of up to $200. Talkspace - http://www.talkspace.com code Donny for $100 off Follow Donny: @Donnyjdeutsch  Follow Steve Madden: @RealJoeNamath Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Donny sits down for a thoughtful conversation with his friend, shoe mogul and provocateur, Steve Madden. The two dive right into how he became the 'bad boy of shoes', his journey from humble beginnings selling shoes from his car, how he learned to let go and as a result was able to scale, and how he is most proud of his sobriety. But first, Donny takes us through a jam-packed Brands of the Week, naming Texas, the Metaverse, Nike, hotdogs, Dennis Rodman, ABBA, and Monica Lewinsky, among many others.  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Wondery - Buisness Wars: Birth of Vegas - Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, ad-free on the Wondery app. Follow Donny: @Donnyjdeutsch  Follow Steve Madden: @SteveMadden Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Donny sits down with the host of CNBC's ?Mad Money? and co-anchor of "Squawk on the Street", Jim Cramer. The two dig right into Jim's brand of helping people be who they want to be through financial freedom. They discuss how he went from sleeping in a car to managing a hedge fund, and why he decided to pivot into helping people make money. Jim also shares what he thinks is in store for businesses in a pandemic era and why he believes you should never bet on the end of the world. But before his sit-down with Jim, Donny reviews the brands at the forefront of today's headlines, giving his "ups" and "downs" to Jay-z, Michael Keaton, Tesla, Pepsi, and Tree Houses among others in his weekly Brands of the Week.  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Truebill - http://www.Truebill.com/ONBRAND to start cancelling your unused subscriptions Novo - http://www.Banknovo.com/ONBRAND to sign up for FREE Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!  Follow Donny: @donnyjaydeutsch Follow Jim: @jimcramer #branding  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Donny welcomes Trump's ex-personal counsel, author, and host of the podcast Mea Culpa, Michael Cohen. Michael and Donny sit down to address the tough questions about his house arrest, lying to congress, tax evasion accusations, and how he's holding himself accountable and working to move forward. Michael shares his predictions on Trump, what prison was like, why people don't trust the DOJ, and names the three things that will always rise: the sun, the moon, and the truth. But first, Donny breaks down his biggest Brands of the Week making waves including Sean Hannity, the Atlanta Falcons, Pope Francis, Steve Cohen and more. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SuperBeets Heart Chews - http://www.SuperBeets.com/DONNY to buy two bags and get a third for free Follow Donny: @donnyjaydeutsch Follow Michael: @MichaelCohen212 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today?s episode features Donny?s sit-down with New York Times contributor, host of the podcasts Sway and Pivot, and one of the most important voices in tech journalism: Kara Swisher. Kara and Donny dig into how she earned her brand of being tough but fair by seeing everyone she interviews as regular people. They also discuss what she would do to fix the legislation of distributing misinformation, and how tech companies "juvenilize" their employees. First, Donny kicks off with his Brands of the Week, handing out some surprise "ups" and "downs" for Pfizer, Mike Lindell, Oreo, Taco Bell, and Cats (the animal, not the musical) among many others.   Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to get the latest episodes!  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Vivino - http://www.Vivino.com/DONNY code DONNY to save 20% up to $200 Talkspace - http://www.talkspace.com code DONNY for $100 off Miro - http://www.miro.com/DONNY to start your free account Postie - http://www.Postie.com/DONNY for a free Postie demo Follow Kara: @karaswisher Follow Donny: @donnyjaydeutsch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today?s episode Donny welcomes a very special guest: the United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy. In addition to being the 19th and 21st US Surgeon General, Dr. Murthy is an entrepreneur, public health buff, dad, and husband. Donny and Dr. Murthy dive right in, covering everything from the most current Covid and vaccination updates, to how to find happiness by cultivating your relationships. Dr. Murthy shares his personal story of battling depression, the work he puts in to build an intentional life, and how he continues the fight to break the stigma of mental illness. You won't want to miss this inspiring interview. But first, Donny breaks down his biggest Brands of the Week, sharing with all of us his candid breakdown of Tesla, Ikea, Tom Brady and Big Macs, to name a few.  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!  Follow Dr. Murthy: Twitter @surgeon_general, Instagram @u.s.surgeongeneral Follow Donny: @donnyjaydeutsch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Donny sits down with famed New York Times journalist and co-anchor of CNBC?s ?Squawk Box?, Andrew Ross Sorkin. Sorkin is also the author of "Too Big to Fail: How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System," and co-creator of the drama series "Billions" on Showtime. He and Donny dive into how he got published in the Times while still in high school, his coverage of the 2008 financial crisis, the "democratization of stocks" via GameStop, and how "Billions" came to be. But first, Donny divulges his Brands of the Week, which this week include Obama, bipartisanship, Mitch McConnel, Simone Biles, Dominos, KFC, and even pineapples, to name a few.  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Wondery - Listen to Business Wars: Birth of Vegas on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or 1-week early with Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. Follow Donny: @donnyjaydeutsch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Donny sits down with actor, comedian, and social media disruptor, Michael Rapaport. Michael and Donny dive right in, starting with Michael's rant that went viral after the riots in Charlottesville, Virginia. Michael goes on to share what it was like as a child whose disruptive behavior got him kicked out of 13 schools before he was finally diagnosed with ADHD, what it's like to work with his idols, his beef with Kevin Durant, and more. But first, Donny breaks down this week's biggest brands, giving his signature Brand Up/Brand Down to Mike Lindell, The NFL, AOC, Balenciaga, Volkswagon, and Cheetos, among others. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Indeed: Indeed.com/ONBRAND for a $75 Credit ExpressVPN: ExpressVPN.com/DONNY to get three extra months free Solo Stove: solostove.com promo code DONNY for $10 off Indochino: Indochino.com promo code DONNY for $50 off a purchase of $399 or more Follow Donny: @donnyjdeutsch Follow Michael: @michaelrapaport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today?s episode, Donny sits down with NBC News political analyst and host of MSNBC's ?Deadline White House?, the incomparable Nicolle Wallace. Nicolle served as the Communications Director to President George W. Bush as well as senior adviser to the McCain-Palin campaign in 2008, and together Donny and Nicolle dive into whether the GOP will have a rebirth, why she feels politicians are damaged humans, what she learned from the Bush administration, all about her Palin experience, and more. But first, Donny kicks off this episode with his breakdown of the biggest Brands of the Week, handing out his brand "ups and downs" to Rupert Murdoch, Sacha Baron Cohen, Corona, Mac n' Cheese Ice Cream, and Tom Brady among some others.   Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe the show! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Netsuite: NetSuite.com/DONNY to schedule your FREE Product Tour Indeed: Indeed.com/ONBRAND for a $75 credit Audible: Audible.com/DONNY or text ?Donny? to 500-500 to start your FREE trial Policygenius: policygenius.com/DONNY to get started right now Follow Donny: @donnyjdeutsch Follow Nicolle: @nicollewallace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode Donny sits down with the only former U.S. Senator currently on tour, the one and only, Senator Al Franken. Donny and Senator Franken do a deep dive on everything from his time at SNL, lessons from Lorne Michaels, his accomplishments as a Senator, what he thinks Biden is doing well, and, of course, Donald Trump. Al shares his insights on partisanship, "defunding" the police, and the inspiration for his upcoming comedy tour. But first we check in with Donny's biggest Brands of the Week including buzzing topics like Eric Adams, Kristi Noem, Coors Light, The Lincoln Project, and the Olympics, among others. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Policygenius: policygenius.com/DONNY to get started right now Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/donny for a FREE year supply of Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs Burrow: Burrow.com/DONNY for $75 off your first order Moink Box: MoinkBox.com/DONNY for FREE bacon for a year Vivino: Vivino.com/DONNY, code DONNY to save 20% on your first order of up to $200 Follow Donny: Twitter - @donnydeutsch Instagram - @donnyjdeutsch Follow Al: @alfranken See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today?s episode, Donny sits down with the founder of Point72 and Point72 Ventures, owner of the New York Mets, and his longtime friend, Steve Cohen. Steve and Donny dive into how Steve went from being one of the most successful hedge fund managers to owning the beloved major league team, why he is always learning something new, and how the fans are truly the backbone of the Mets. The two also explore Steve's brand of ultimate success, why he does it for the people, and how he shows his children to stay hungry by demonstrating it for himself. But first, Donny brings us up to speed with his picks for the biggest Brands of the Week including Jill Biden, James Franco, The Sopranos, the WNBA, and Walmart, among others.  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Indeed - Indeed.com/ONBRAND for a $75 credit Netsuite - NetSuite.com/DONNY to schedule your FREE Product Tour Policy Genius - Policygenius.com/DONNY to get started right now Audible - Audible.com/donny or text ?donny? to 500-500 to start your FREE trial Don't forget to rate, review, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Donny and Steve: @StevenACohen2 @donnyjdeutsch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donny kicks off today?s episode with a candid breakdown of today?s biggest Brands of the Week, casting his big "brand up" or disappointed "brand down" to a number of current hot topics including Esports, Boris Johnson, Ikea, Seinfeld, General Mills, and more. Then he spends some time talking with the iconic Tommy Hilfiger, who takes us on his journey from humble beginnings in Elmira, New York, to the massive global brand that Hilfiger is today. Tommy shares why failure was his biggest lesson, how music was a constant inspirational through line in his work, and how he's made an aspirational lifestyle accessible, fun, and legendary.  Don't forget to rate, review, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Donny: @donnydeutsch - Twitter @donnyjdeutsch - Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today?s episode features Donny?s sit-down with former Congressman, author, co-host of MSNBC?s Morning Joe, and his good friend Joe Scarborough. In this episode Joe lets us in on the Morning Joe origin story, what it takes to make a three-hour unscripted TV show, and how he brings his humanity to what he does. Together, they define Joe's brand, identifying that he's always committed to fighting the BS, but that the true and consistent essence of his brand is his commitment to making us feel like "we'll be ok." But before these two friends get to talking, Donny names his Brands of the Week, taking us through his opinions on The Supreme Court, Coca Cola, Harley Davidson, and Bill Clinton, among a few others at the forefront of today's news.   Don't forget to rate, review, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Donny: @donnydeutsch (Twitter), @donnyjdeutsch (Instagram) Follow Joe: @JoeNBC (Twitter), @joescarborough (Instagram) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today?s episode features Donny?s candid conversation with entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, Chairman of VaynerX, and CEO of VaynerMedia, Gary Vaynerchuk. Donny kicks off the high-energy discussion with a walk down memory lane from when he first interviewed Gary on his hit CNBC series, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch. Gary then takes us through all the facets of his brand of execution and giving. Don?t miss his further insights on how to negotiate, NFTs and their future, the value of good parenting, and how there are two ways to win: entertainment and education. But before diving in with Gary, Donny updates us with his Brands of the Week, including his thoughts on "one night stands," Jeffrey Toobin, Burger King, and more currently at the top of the headlines.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today?s episode features Donny?s sit-down with Emmy Award-winning journalist, national bestselling author, and co-host of The View, Sunny Hostin, where she opens up about her experience growing up in the Bronx as biracial, the power of reparations, and how you can't have reconciliation without truth. Sunny also shares the inspiration for her bestselling novel, Summer on the Bluffs, and why she's sticking by her brand of being an authentic voice of reason. But first, Donny names his Brands of the Week, where he covers a variety of hot-topic names from Jeff Bezos, to Disney, to Logan Paul, and more of this week?s top newsmakers. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Donny: @donnyjdeutsch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week?s episode features Donny?s heartfelt and candid conversation with the one and only, Hunter Biden. In his recently released memoir, titled Beautiful Things, Hunter chronicles his lifelong struggle with drugs and alcohol and the unwavering love and support from his family who never gave up on him. In this interview with Donny, Hunter sheds light on the hard truths of addiction, his stunning relationship with his father, what it was like to be used as an attempt to smear the President's campaign, and what he's doing to maintain his own brand of resilience. But first, Donny kicks off the episode with a breakdown of the biggest Brands of the Week, including his current take on Heineken, Paul Ryan, Naomi Osaka, Britney Spears, the Shakespeare Theater Company, and other brands at the center of the cultural zeitgeist. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Donny: @donnyjdeutsch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kicking off with a breakdown of the biggest Brands of the Week, Donny reveals the brands he thinks have recently leveled up, which ones have tumbled down, and he makes a brand prediction looking forward given this week?s political and entertainment zeitgeist. Next, he sits with legendary actor, writer, producer, and longtime friend, Denis Leary. The two dive right into defining Denis' edgy brand, how a strong concept outlives fame, and what he's learned from acting greats like DeNiro and Hoffman. They also discuss Denis' passion for firefighters, how the Chauvin conviction could be the start of real change, why America needs a female President, and how you're nobody unless your mom thinks you're somebody.  Don't forget to rate, review, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Donny: @donnyjdeutsch  Follow Denis: @denisleary learyfirefighters.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning CNN anchor and author, Don Lemon, sits down with Donny Deutsch to dig into the legendary anchor?s brand, which he describes as a truth-teller with a point-of-view in today's world of news broadcasting. Lemon and Deutsch go on to have a candid conversation about race, the brand of racism and what Lemon believes has made CNN the iconic brand that it is today. But first, Deutsch takes us through his Brands of the Week making waves, and shares his biggest brand prediction for next week in an all-new segment called Brand Forward. Thank you to our sponsors! Audible: www.audible.com/donny or text "donny" to 500-500  Netsuite: www.NetSuite.com/DONNY Bambee: www.bambee.com/DONNY Episode socials:  Don's Instagram - @donnyjdeutsch Don's Twitter - @DonnyDeutsch Don's Instagram - @donlemoncnn Don's Twitter - @donlemon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kicking off with a breakdown of the biggest ?Brands of the Week?, Donny dives into what is working, and not working in this week?s political and entertainment zeitgeist. Then, join him as he sits down with iconic actor and activist Michael J. Fox to discuss his brand of optimism, the concept of celebrity, overcoming adversity and philanthropy in 2021.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything is a brand today?every person, celebrity, company and even political movement. Join former CEO and Chairman of Deutsch Inc., innovative political analyst and veteran TV personality, Donny Deutsch as he provides a masterclass in breaking down the biggest brands at the center of the cultural zeitgeist, that are setting the tone for who we are and where we are going. Every week, listen as he sits down with an iconic voice who has mastered their own brand. Initial prominent guests include Michael J Fox, Denis Leary, Jim Cramer, and more.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.