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

Love in Daily Life

Feb 12, 2026

Feb 12, 2026

14 min

Chris kicks off Season 2 of Chris Strub Unmuted by unmuting on love in daily life. Hear why it’s so important to find love in everything you do, how to audit what brings you love in a given day, why there’s not enough love in the world today, why saying “I love you” is so heavy, and how to find love in at least some aspects of your work.
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Greenville, SC

Jan 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

22 min

Chris unmutes on Greenville, SC. Hear how Greenville became his second home, the Greenville visit that changed the course of his life, his favorite things to do in Greenville, the people that make Greenville special, and the BBQ spot that sold the deal.
Check out Chris’s Eating around America blog post from 2014: https://www.teamstrub.com/post/2014/09/03/eating-around-america
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Jan 16, 2026

13 min

Chris unmutes on Return on Relationship by Ted Rubin & Kathryn Rose. Hear how the book changed his life, what Ted Rubin taught him in person, why the best thing you can do is reach out to drive these personal relationships, why life is about connecting with people beyond screens, and why relationships really matter.
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Consumption

Jan 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

13 min

Chris unmutes on consumption. Hear how the introduction of social media rocked his world, why it’s healthy to create content, how social media is designed to make you feel addicted, the nutritional value he hopes you receive from consuming this podcast, and why the best experiences in life happen away from screens.
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Self-Publishing

Jan 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

12 min

Chris unmutes on self-publishing - the topic he gets asked about the most. Hear what he learned self-publishing 4 books, what makes self-publishing incredibly fulfilling, how to start writing a book, how to think of your book as your gift to share with the world, and how to stop chasing numbers.
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Onomastics

Jan 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

11 min

Chris unmutes on onomastics - the science of names. Hear why he named his dog (and 1st special guest) Link, Link’s adoption story, what you can learn from the names in your life that mean a lot to you, how the name Link pays tribute to many aspects of Chris’s life, and why you should adopt, don’t shop.
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Compassion

Jan 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

22 min

Chris unmutes on compassion. Hear why the political landscape continues to sadden him, why he believes Americans are truly born with compassion, how we can use our voices for good, what we can do about the degradation of society, and where the answers lie when it comes to the broken political system.
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Legacy

Jan 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

24 min

Chris unmutes on legacy. Hear the positive & negative thoughts he’s had about his own legacy, how to achieve what you want to be known for, how to break free from that career path that doesn’t excite you, the powerful inspiration behind 50 States, 100 Days, and how to build a legacy that impacts the people you encounter.
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Resiliency

Jan 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

28 min

Chris unmutes on resiliency. Hear how the joy of purchasing his first home was canceled by being laid off, the struggles securing a mortgage when you’re a solopreneur, why relationships really matter, how people sometimes truly don’t care about you, and how to find your resiliency gene.
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Manifestation

Jan 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

18 min

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.
In this pilot episode, Chris unmutes on manifestation. Hear the thoughts that went through his head about life as he approached his 40th birthday, his roller coaster 2025, why it’s important to feel unmuted and use your voice, how to set big goals while acknowledging you don’t know all the steps it takes to get there, and how to make the most of this podcast as a listener or viewer. 
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