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Named for the last pick in the pro football draft, Mr. Irrelevant has come to symbolize the triumph of the underrated or overlooked (male or female). We'll tell the stories of resilient, gritty people from all walks of life who soar above the doubters. New podcast weblog
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- Sep 23, 2026
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- Jul 17, 2026
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Jen Welter (First Female NFL Coach) | Mr. Irrelevant (opens the original)
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Jen Welter made history as the first woman to coach in the NFL, but her journey to the sidelines was anything but conventional. From playing professional football to earning a doctorate in sport psychology and making history on the NFL sidelines, Jen has built a career around challenging expectations and proving that the impossible is often just an invitation to try. On this episode of Mr. Irrelevant, Jen joins host Josh Lewin to talk about her journey, the obstacles she faced along the way, and
Rick Alessandri (Children's Book Author) | Mr. Irrelevant (opens the original)
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At 5'2", Rick Alessandri has spent his life being reminded of what others thought he couldn't be — but he never let his stature define his impact. From helping build Sports Ticker and spending more than a decade at ESPN to placing top executives in some of the biggest roles in sports, Alessandri has built a career on perseverance, determination, and proving the doubters wrong. Now, through his children's book Ricky Stands Tall, he's turning those lessons into a message about grit, confidence, an
Luke Elsman (Fitness Content Creator) | Mr. Irrelevant (opens the original)
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Luke Elsman has amassed 1.5 million followers on TikTok by sharing his approach to fitness, discipline, and everyday life. In this episode of Mr. Irrelevant, Luke gets into his journey as a creator, weightlifting with his dad as early as 14 years old, and what keeps him pushing forward when the cameras are off.
Marvella Akiojano (CEO of Marviano Cosmetics) | Mr. Irrelevant (opens the original)
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Beauty and fashion influencer and Marviano Cosmetics CEO Marvella Akiojano joins Mr. Irrelevant’s Josh Lewin this week to share her journey from growing up in Nigeria to becoming one of today’s leading voices in beauty and fashion. Marvella discusses the drive and determination that have shaped her career, the importance of staying true to her individuality, and how her experiences have helped her build Marviano Cosmetics into the brand it is today.
Ken Levine (Screenwriter) | Mr. Irrelevant (opens the original)
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This week, host Josh Lewin is joined by acclaimed television writer Ken Levine, whose career spans more than 200 episodes of beloved series including M*A*S*H, Cheers, Frasier, The Simpsons, and Wings. From his early days as a local radio disc jockey to writing and producing some of television's greatest comedies, Levine reflects on a career that unfolded alongside some of Hollywood's biggest stars long before many of them became household names. He shares stories about working with his childhood
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