Burn the Ships Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:48:17 -0400 http://burntheshipspodcast.com en-us © 2026 Burn the Ships yes e9cf90ca-cfbc-5b09-beb5-013027903dd9 John Pignetti episodic true At Burn the Ships, we bring you the stories of those who defy the norm—entrepreneurs, athletes, and trailblazers who refuse to settle. Our mission is to uncover the raw, unfiltered journeys of success and failure, providing insight and inspiration for those ready to go all in on their own path.

We believe that greatness requires commitment—no escape routes, no turning back. Through deep conversations, we explore the mindset, struggles, and victories of individuals who’ve set fire to their safety nets to pursue something bigger. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, an athlete pushing limits, or someone seeking motivation to take the leap, Burn the Ships delivers the lessons and stories that fuel relentless ambition.

Join us as we challenge conventional thinking and spotlight those who refuse to play it safe.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) John Pignetti https://storage.buzzsprout.com/76nxy6hbzyvt6ze41nbld1jrvfzt?.jpg Burn the Ships http://burntheshipspodcast.com Odalis Urena #8 Odalis Urena #8 Odalis is an ex corrections officer, group fitness instructor and represented actor. Join us as we discuss the satisfaction and perks of getting things done early, and the actual path of what becoming a represented actor looks like. From free work to auditions, and never giving up on the dream of anyone who's ever seen a movie, but never put the work into becoming the star.

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]]> Odalis is an ex corrections officer, group fitness instructor and represented actor. Join us as we discuss the satisfaction and perks of getting things done early, and the actual path of what becoming a represented actor looks like. From free work to auditions, and never giving up on the dream of anyone who's ever seen a movie, but never put the work into becoming the star.

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]]> John Pignetti Buzzsprout-16881380 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 5112 full false Stella Koufalis #7 Stella Koufalis #7 Stella is the owner of the Think Greek franchise. Starting from a food cart to her journey of multiple restaurants and awards with the food network and Guy Fieri. 

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]]> Stella is the owner of the Think Greek franchise. Starting from a food cart to her journey of multiple restaurants and awards with the food network and Guy Fieri. 

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]]> John Pignetti Buzzsprout-16824110 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400 2075 full false Dorian Yates #6 Dorian Yates #6 Dorian Yates is a 6 time Mr.Olympia champion. Dorian revolutionized the sport of bodybuilding with his HIIT training style. Join us as we discuss his bodybuilding career, his nature preservation efforts for endangered species, homeopathic remedies you wouldn't expect, and much more.

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]]> Dorian Yates is a 6 time Mr.Olympia champion. Dorian revolutionized the sport of bodybuilding with his HIIT training style. Join us as we discuss his bodybuilding career, his nature preservation efforts for endangered species, homeopathic remedies you wouldn't expect, and much more.

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]]> John Pignetti Buzzsprout-16793906 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400 2441 full false Marcello Sarro #5 Marcello Sarro #5 Marcello is carrying on his families deli in New York that's been around for generations. Join us in discussing how they operate now compared to the past, how what was once a chore became a passion, and his Grandparents struggle to stay in business through prejudice and white collar crime.

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]]> Marcello is carrying on his families deli in New York that's been around for generations. Join us in discussing how they operate now compared to the past, how what was once a chore became a passion, and his Grandparents struggle to stay in business through prejudice and white collar crime.

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]]> John Pignetti Buzzsprout-16742813 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0500 2305 full false Aon Malik #4 Aon Malik #4 Aon is an entrepreneur from since he was a kid and currently the owner of a vape shop and ceramic detailing shops in New York. Join us as we discuss what got him into entrepreneurship and how he "stumbled across it" as a child, opened his first business, and rapid expansion of a hustler.

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]]> Aon is an entrepreneur from since he was a kid and currently the owner of a vape shop and ceramic detailing shops in New York. Join us as we discuss what got him into entrepreneurship and how he "stumbled across it" as a child, opened his first business, and rapid expansion of a hustler.

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]]> John Pignetti Buzzsprout-16742774 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0500 4752 full false Eitan Bratin #3 Eitan Bratin #3 Eitan is an aspiring professional bodybuilder and owner of the EBGains meal prep company located in New York. Join us as we discuss whats like starting a running a meal prep company, his passion for bodybuilding and how it saved his life, as well as overcoming hurdles of chronic illness to achieve these goals.

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]]> Eitan is an aspiring professional bodybuilder and owner of the EBGains meal prep company located in New York. Join us as we discuss whats like starting a running a meal prep company, his passion for bodybuilding and how it saved his life, as well as overcoming hurdles of chronic illness to achieve these goals.

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]]> John Pignetti Buzzsprout-16742747 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0500 6100 full true John Masoud #2 John Masoud #2 John Masoud is a young entrepreneur and owner of a brand new private training facility. Join us as we discuss the difficulties of opening a facility up, his journey, and much more.

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]]> John Masoud is a young entrepreneur and owner of a brand new private training facility. Join us as we discuss the difficulties of opening a facility up, his journey, and much more.

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]]> John Pignetti Buzzsprout-16742705 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0500 5016 full true Introduction #1 Introduction #1 Welcome to Burn the Ships. A podcast dedicated to highlighting those that went against the norm of society on any and all fronts to build a life only they saw. Welcome to the Show.

]]> Welcome to Burn the Ships. A podcast dedicated to highlighting those that went against the norm of society on any and all fronts to build a life only they saw. Welcome to the Show.

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