A heartwarming story on how golf superstar Rory McIlroy's parents paid for his golf ambitions as a kid.

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This week Andrew talks with Dave Raymond — the original Phillie Phanatic. Dave shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he became the Phillie Phanatic and turned the character into the most famous & beloved mascot in sports history. You’ll hear actionable career & life lessons on building something from the ground up, redefining expectations, adapting on-the-fly, & so much more. Plus, in one of the most powerful moments ever heard here on Everybody Pulls The Tarp, Dave shares how serving as the Phillie Phanatic helped to save his life.

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This episode contains extensive discussion of suicide, self-harm, & related matters.

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As always, this podcast is presented solely for educational & entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

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A simple, yet powerful story about MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani stepping up to help his teammates — and an important reminder that no task is beneath you (even if you're the best baseball player on the planet).

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