{"id":2809,"date":"2026-03-10T05:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moccasin-wallaby-669396.hostingersite.com\/?p=2809"},"modified":"2026-03-10T06:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T13:05:34","slug":"fis-podcast-ep-20-elliot-mintz-on-john-lennon-loss-and-living-with-purpose-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballissexy.com\/index.php\/fis-podcast-ep-20-elliot-mintz-on-john-lennon-loss-and-living-with-purpose-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"FIS Podcast Ep. 20: Elliot Mintz on John Lennon, Loss, and Living with Purpose \u2013 PART 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">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.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CrlHY_QQRbI?si=K4LVHzKdt6LVm_K9\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Legendary media personality and celebrity confidant&nbsp;<strong>Elliot Mintz<\/strong>&nbsp;returns for Part 2 of his powerful conversation on the&nbsp;<strong>Football Is Sexy Podcast<\/strong>&nbsp;with host&nbsp;<strong>Monica Madrid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best known as the longtime friend, spokesperson, and trusted confidant to&nbsp;<strong>John Lennon and Yoko Ono<\/strong>, 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\u2019s final days, the aftermath of the tragedy, and the emotional responsibility of protecting the legacy of one of the most influential artists in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the stories don\u2019t stop there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elliot also pulls back the curtain on his relationships with some of the most fascinating figures in modern pop culture \u2014 including&nbsp;<strong>Michael Jackson<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Paris Hilton<\/strong>. From Michael Jackson\u2019s unforgettable adventures at the Los Angeles Zoo to Paris Hilton\u2019s rise to becoming one of the highest-paid DJs in the world, Mintz shares stories that only someone on the inside could tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Host&nbsp;<strong>Monica Madrid<\/strong>&nbsp;and Elliot also dive into meaningful conversations about life beyond celebrity culture, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The power of&nbsp;<strong>sobriety and addiction recovery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The importance of&nbsp;<strong>authentic friendships and loyalty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>Domestic violence awareness around Super Bowl Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 How&nbsp;<strong>gratitude and self-reflection<\/strong>&nbsp;can change the direction of your life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Why&nbsp;<strong>women are redefining the future of football culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This episode blends&nbsp;<strong>Hollywood history, celebrity storytelling, personal growth, and football culture<\/strong>&nbsp;in a way only&nbsp;<em>Football Is Sexy<\/em>&nbsp;can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy&nbsp;<strong>behind-the-scenes celebrity stories, powerful life lessons, and conversations that go deeper than headlines<\/strong>, this is an episode you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, stick around for a fun round of&nbsp;<strong>football helmet trivia<\/strong>&nbsp;and Elliot\u2019s thoughts on the rise of&nbsp;<strong>women in sports media and football culture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listen now and discover why some of the most powerful stories are the ones never told publicly \u2014 until now.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2b50&nbsp;<strong>If you\u2019re enjoying the Football Is Sexy Podcast:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please&nbsp;<strong>follow the show, like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review<\/strong>&nbsp;on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us grow the show, bring on incredible guests, and continue building the #1 women-led football podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Share this episode with a friend who loves&nbsp;<strong>football, pop culture, and real conversations.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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