The Jason Hewlett Show
Join entertainer, Hall of Fame keynote speaker, author, and joy-spreader Jason Hewlett as he brings laughter, leadership, and light into every conversation. Known for his unforgettable blend of family-friendly comedy, inspirational insight, and world-class impersonations, Jason takes you behind the scenes of performance, relevance, resilience, and living a life full of purpose and promise.
Each episode dives into authentic stories, uplifting lessons, and practical takeaways designed to help you lead with heart, share your unique gifts, and make and keep powerful promises in life, work, and relationships. Whether you’re a leader seeking inspiration, a creative soul craving purpose, or someone who just needs a good laugh and a meaningful conversation, this podcast delivers humor, heart, and hope in equal measure.
Get ready to laugh, learn, and rethink what it means to be your best self — one promise at a time. 🎧
Episodes
15 episodes
What The Quiet Says
Fifteen weeks ago, Jason started this show with a framework and a mission. What he didn't expect: a baseball stadium anniversary, a daughter leaving for Alaska, and a realtor named Lori who asked the right question. This is not a r...
Everyone Knows You're Gone
The most sophisticated vanishing trick in modern life: disappearing from your own life while technically being in it. Adults average 4+ hours of daily phone use. The average person checks their phone 96 times a day. Presence is the...
I Was Wrong
"I was wrong" — three words most leaders practice at the office before they say them at home. Jason unpacks why home is the only honest proving ground for humility.In this Episode...- Freedom of Speech: I Was Wrong-...
The Good News Doesn't Expire
Easter was Sunday. But the Good News didn't stop when the decorations came down. This week: Jason launched his newsletter and the show has new viewers — here's what we're actually doing here and why it matters. A friend of the family lo...
Two Standing Ovations and a Silent Room: What Happens When the Promise Meets Your Worst Night
What happens to your brain when you go from back-to-back career highs to the worst crowd of your life? Jason unpacks the neuroscience of success-failure whiplash, Carol Dweck's growth mindset research, Brené Brown's arena philosophy, th...
You Don't Need More Motivation. You Need a Promise You Won't Break.
Every time you break a promise to yourself, something breaks inside you. Jason unpacks Bandura's self-efficacy research, Festinger's cognitive dissonance, Forbes Feb 2026 on why self-promises collapse, and the Carey Center's truth:...
The 5-Second Pause: Why the Best Leaders Are the Slowest to React
What if the most powerful leadership move is doing nothing for five seconds?Tonight Jason Hewlett breaks down the 5-Second Pause — the science, the scripture, and the real-life cost of reacting too fast. A 2024 Communications Psychology...
Return the Cart: The Smallest Promise You'll Ever Keep
Have you ever stared at a lonely shopping cart in an empty parking lot and thought, “They have people for this…”?The decision you make in that exact moment might reveal more about your character than what you do when the spotlight...
4,000 People Replaced by AI — And Wall Street Celebrated
Block posted $1.3 billion in profit.Then Jack Dorsey cut half the workforce.His logic? AI means fewer people can do more work. Wall Street loved it — the stock jumped 22%.But here’s the question Jason...
Why I’m Resigning from the World’s Ugly
It’s February 26, 2026 — and outrage is everywhere.Online. On the news. In comment sections. In conversations that used to be civil.In Episode #6 of The Jason Hewlett Show, Jason tackles what he calls the “Great Resignation ...
You Can't Algorithm Character
It’s February 19th, 2026. We are living in an era where an algorithm can curate your life, write your speeches, and even simulate your personality. But there is one thing code will never be able to replicate: Character.In Episode 5, Jas...
Why Your Valentine’s Gift Won’t Save Your Relationship
It’s February 12th.The stores are red and pink.The pressure is mounting.Everyone is preparing for one day of performance.But what happens on February 15th?In Episode #4 of The Jason Hewlett Show, Jason brea...
The "Polished" Lie: Why Your Reputation is Costing You Your Character
Stop trying to be liked.Start being the leader your family deserves.In this episode of The Jason Hewlett Show, we tackle the “Father Time” segment with a controversial take for 2026:Why being your child’s best friend ...
2026 is the New 2016: Why We’re All Craving a "Human-Led Life Again"
Is 2026 the new 2016?Everywhere you look, people are reverting — the filters, the music, the raw, unfiltered way we used to talk to each other.Why?Because in a world run by AI agents and automated schedules, we’ve lost the ...