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FIS Podcast Ep. 20: Elliot Mintz on John Lennon, Loss, and Living with Purpose – PART 2

Elliot Mintz recounts the night John Lennon was killed and shares stories about Michael Jackson, sobriety, and life lessons on the Football Is Sexy Podcast.

Legendary media personality and celebrity confidant Elliot Mintz returns for Part 2 of his powerful conversation on the Football Is Sexy Podcast with host Monica Madrid.

Best known as the longtime friend, spokesperson, and trusted confidant to John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Elliot shares deeply personal reflections about the night Lennon was tragically killed and the profound impact that moment had on his life. In this rare conversation, Mintz opens up about Lennon’s final days, the aftermath of the tragedy, and the emotional responsibility of protecting the legacy of one of the most influential artists in history.

But the stories don’t stop there.

Elliot also pulls back the curtain on his relationships with some of the most fascinating figures in modern pop culture — including Michael Jackson and Paris Hilton. From Michael Jackson’s unforgettable adventures at the Los Angeles Zoo to Paris Hilton’s rise to becoming one of the highest-paid DJs in the world, Mintz shares stories that only someone on the inside could tell.

Host Monica Madrid and Elliot also dive into meaningful conversations about life beyond celebrity culture, including:

• The power of sobriety and addiction recovery

• The importance of authentic friendships and loyalty

• Domestic violence awareness around Super Bowl Sunday

• How gratitude and self-reflection can change the direction of your life

• Why women are redefining the future of football culture

This episode blends Hollywood history, celebrity storytelling, personal growth, and football culture in a way only Football Is Sexy can.

If you enjoy behind-the-scenes celebrity stories, powerful life lessons, and conversations that go deeper than headlines, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Plus, stick around for a fun round of football helmet trivia and Elliot’s thoughts on the rise of women in sports media and football culture.

Listen now and discover why some of the most powerful stories are the ones never told publicly — until now.

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  • Tasha Macri

    Tasha Macri is the Head of Marketing & Media for Sports are Sexy/Football is Sexy and is a Ravens and Orioles loyalist who treats fantasy football stats and betting odds with the same intensity as a playoff game. With 10 years in marketing and media, she brings sharp instincts, quick wit, and zero patience for weak takes. She’s big on Disney, bigger on football Sundays, and always down to roll the dice on a $1, 18-leg parlay — just for the thrill.

    Follow her on Instagram and TikTok @footballchicchat for football humor, overrated player rants, and who she’s eyeing this week for her fantasy bets.

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Tasha Macri is the Head of Marketing & Media for Sports are Sexy/Football is Sexy and is a Ravens and Orioles loyalist who treats fantasy football stats and betting odds with the same intensity as a playoff game. With 10 years in marketing and media, she brings sharp instincts, quick wit, and zero patience for weak takes. She’s big on Disney, bigger on football Sundays, and always down to roll the dice on a $1, 18-leg parlay — just for the thrill. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok @footballchicchat for football humor, overrated player rants, and who she’s eyeing this week for her fantasy bets.
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