WHEN YOU FALL, FALL FORWARD
On August 31, from 7 to 9 PM EST, “Shake It Off with Mert & Lucas, LIVE!” returns with an electrifying episode featuring two guests whose stories are as compelling as they are transformative. Known for its blend of humor, heart, and hard-hitting truth, the show is hosted by Mert Roberts and Lucas A. Ferrara, a duo whose chemistry and candor have made them a favorite among listeners seeking real conversations about resilience, reinvention, and personal growth.
This week’s episode brings together Jason Ferguson and Mark Reinisch—two men from vastly different backgrounds who share a common thread: the courage to rewrite their stories.
A former University of Hawai‘i football player turned NFL defensive tackle, Jason played professionally for the New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, and Miami Dolphins from 1997 to 2009. After retiring from football, he became a Sales Leader, speaker, coach, and author of Nobody’s Legend: Let Go of Who You Were, Rewrite Your Story, and Take Back Your Life, a raw and resilient memoir about truth, pain, and personal transformation.
Raised amid violence and loss, football became Jason’s escape and obsession. Though undersized, he earned a full-ride scholarship through sheer grit and relentless work. When injuries ended his athletic career, the identity he’d built collapsed, and he spiraled into addiction behind closed doors.
His story is one of rebuilding—from silence to significance. Today, Jason is Director of Sales at ServiceTitan, where he helped scale the company through hypergrowth and a successful IPO. He also coaches early-stage tech founders, guiding them in building high-performing revenue teams and sustainable growth strategies—grounded not in theory, but lived experience. Jason speaks with unfiltered honesty on emotional intelligence, mental resilience, and turning adversity into advantage, inspiring audiences from students to C-suite leaders.
Joining him is Mark Reinisch, author of The Wellness Ethic and a life coach specializing in personal transformation. With decades of executive experience in corporate America, Mark has led breakthrough programs that help individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. Outside the boardroom, he founded a social media start-up and shepherded it to a successful buyout, all while writing a dozen comedic screenplays that showcase his signature dry wit. He lives in Charleston with his wife and a herd of cats, and finds joy in adventuring with his two adult daughters. Mark’s approach to wellness is both practical and philosophical, helping people align their values, habits, and mindset to live with purpose and vitality.
Together, Jason and Mark bring a powerful mix of grit, wisdom, and humor to the show.
Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, healing from personal loss, or simply looking for a spark to reignite your passion, this episode promises to deliver insights that resonate and stories that inspire.
August 31 | 7–9 PM EST | AM970: THE ANSWER
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Shake off the past, lean into the future, and join us for a night of truth and transformation.
REAL. RAW. RELENTLESS.
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