Chris Strub Unmuted
Chris Strub is permanently unmuting his microphone. One of the nation’s most well-traveled voices in social media has finally arrived in podcast form, offering unapologetic perspectives and helpful lessons from across his unique 20-year career in digital media. Tune in to experience the energy of the mastermind who once visited 50 states in 100 days – a kind-hearted, freshly caffeinated, frequently flying livestream producer and geriatric millennial unafraid to ask ‘why not?’ From his days designing newspapers, to roadtripping with The Salvation Army USA, fundraising hundreds of millions of dollars as ‘The Giving Day Guy,’ running half marathons in every state, and challenging conventional wisdom from the stages of Social Media Marketing World, Chris Strub is unmuting to help push you to imagine your own unconventional path. Buckle up – new episodes drop monthly.
Episodes
3 days ago
3 days ago
40 min
In the Season 7 finale of Chris Strub Unmuted, Chris unmutes on the Top 7 Eras of Chris Strub. For Season 7, it’s all about Top 7s. Hear a recap of his life so far, where he’s seen the butterfly effect ring true in his life, what he was like as a student & marching band bass clarinet player, where he found his love for road trips & running, and how he’s made Greenville, South Carolina his home.
Top 7 Eras of Chris Strub:
Huntington, New York
Binghamton, New York
Greenville, South Carolina
Watertown, New York
Louisville, Kentucky
Huntington, New York
Greenville, South Carolina
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3 days ago
3 days ago
32 min
Chris unmutes on the Top 7 Things to Do in Banff. For Season 7, it’s all about Top 7s. Hear the craziest adventures he’s experienced in Canada, how to feel the entire range of emotions doing one activity, the most beautiful areas of Banff, the most delicious foods in Banff, and what he’d do differently when going back to Banff.
Top 7 Things to Do in Banff:
Banff Half Marathon
Mistaya Canyon
The Meatball Pizza & Pasta
PARK Distillery
Banff Trail Riders
Orangetheory Fitness Creekside
BeaverTails
Check out Canmore Travel at Canmore-Travel.com
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3 days ago
3 days ago
26 min
Chris unmutes on the Top 7 Restaurants in Greenville, South Carolina. For Season 7, it’s all about Top 7s. Hear the Greenville food he craves the most, the best place to eat in Greenville, the best BBQ in Greenville, the best pizza in Greenville, and the best ice cream in Greenville.
Top 7 Restaurants in Greenville, South Carolina:
Jianna
Harry’s Hoagie Shoppe
Sassafras Southern Bistro
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack
Home Team BBQ
Sidewall Pizza Company
Clare’s Creamery
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3 days ago
3 days ago
28 min
Chris unmutes on the Top 7 Cities to Visit in America. For Season 7, it’s all about Top 7s. Hear the must-see places before you die, the most beautiful road trip in America, the most unique city in America, the places with the most things to do, and the cities with the best food in America.
Top 7 Cities to Visit in America:
Greenville, South Carolina
New Orleans, Louisiana
Maui, Hawaii. Try Banana Boat Mineral Enriched Sunscreen Spray
Portland, Oregon
Scottsdale, Arizona & Flagstaff, Arizona. Visit FlagstaffRentalCabin.com
San Francisco, California. Check out the HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Huntington, New York
Check out 50 States, 100 Days: The Book by Chris Strub and Fight For Good Tour: The Book by Chris Strub.
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3 days ago
3 days ago
40 min
Chris unmutes on the Top 7 YouTubers You Should Subscribe To. For Season 7, it’s all about Top 7s. Hear the YouTube channels he spends the most time watching, the most talented YouTube creators, the techniques he’s applied to his own YouTube channel, how to commit to consistency as a YouTuber, and how to authentically connect with your audience on YouTube.
Top 7 YouTubers You Should Subscribe To:
Ryan Hall, Y’all @RyanHallYall
PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT @PabloTorreFindsOut
Dr. G Explains @DrGExplains
Let's Talk Elections @LetsTalkElections
Captain Steeeve @CaptainSteeeve
sir yacht @siryacht
Houston Jones @HoustonJones
Honorable Mentions:
MrSantiZap @MrSantiZap
Flock Fantasy @FlockFantasy
Max Fosh @MaxFosh
Jomboy Media @JomboyMedia
GothamChess @GothamChess
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3 days ago
3 days ago
45 min
Chris unmutes on the Top 7 Digital Marketing Books Every Young Marketer Should Read. For Season 7, it’s all about Top 7s. Hear the digital marketing books that changed his marketing career, the best digital marketing book of all time, the best book for crafting your personal brand, the passages Chris will never forget, and how to approach every day as a creative.
Top 7 Digital Marketing Books Every Young Marketer Should Read:
KNOWN by Mark Schaefer. #StrubReads thread here
They Ask You Answer by Marcus Sheridan. #StrubReads thread here
Real Artists Don’t Starve by Jeff Goins
The Experience Maker by Dan Gingiss. #StrubReads thread here
The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk. #StrubReads thread here
Talking in Pictures by Chelsea Peitz
The Darlow Rules & Brands Win Championships by Jeremy Darlow
Honorable Mention: Fifteen Seconds of Fame by Chris Strub
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3 days ago
3 days ago
42 min
Chris kicks off Season 7 of Chris Strub Unmuted by unmuting on the Top 7 Half Marathons in America. For Season 7, it’s all about Top 7s. Hear the best races he’s ever run, his perspective running half marathons in all 50 states, the best half marathon in America, which races have the best party atmospheres & coolest venues, and where you’ll meet the nicest people.
Top 7 Half Marathons in America:
Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas
Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K
Shamrock Marathon Virginia Beach
Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon
Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon & Half Marathon
Rehoboth Seashore Marathon & Half Marathon
Med City Marathon & Half Marathon in Rochester, MN
Honorable Mention: Binghamton Bridge Run
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Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
1hr 5 min
In the Season 6 finale of Chris Strub Unmuted, Chris unmutes on the things we carry with Charlie Strub aka Papa Strub aka his father. For Season 6, it’s all about Conversations with Dads. Hear a game of chess between father & son, what Chris was like as a baby, Papa Strub’s earliest memories of Chris, the most painful things Papa Strub has ever navigated, and how he thinks Chris would be as a father.
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Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
39 min
Chris unmutes on being parents for life with Kevin Jones, VP, Residential Lending Specialist at First Reliance Bank. For Season 6, it’s all about Conversations with Dads. Hear how he helped Chris buy his first home, what he’s learned from his kids, the ages he enjoyed the most, how to give your kids space to make their own decisions, and what he would do differently if he were raising kids today.
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Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
35 min
Chris unmutes on the little moments of fatherhood with Max Branstetter, Founder & Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting and Host of Wild Business Growth. For Season 6, it’s all about Conversations with Dads. Hear how they surprised the grandparents with the news, how to navigate the unpredictable nature of parenting, the best place to learn parenting skills from, what his daughter’s podcast would be called, and a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Chris Strub Unmuted.
Connect with Max at MaxPodcasting.com and on Instagram @MaxBranstetter
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