He Built Lucali as a Neighborhood Pizza Spot… Then Jay-Z, Beyoncé & Taylor Swift Showed Up
In this season finale of Club 30, Henrik Lundqvist sits down with Lucali founder Mark Iacono to talk about the accidental rise of one of NYC’s most iconic pizza spots. Mark shares how a construction project turned into Jay-Z’s favorite late-night hang, why he still doesn’t call himself a chef, and the emotional moments that keep him grounded. It’s a story about fame, humility, and staying true to your roots — even when 30 Escalades pull up to your door.TIMECODES:07:15 - Lucali’s Origin Story: $5K and a Dream 11:28 - How Word of Mouth Made Lucali a Hit Overnight 18:27 - Pivoting in Miami & Learning to Let Go 23:02 - Lucali Isn’t a Restaurant. It’s Family. 24:32 - Mark’s Favorite Lucali Moments 27:44 - That One Night with Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, and Serena 34:38 - From No Experience to Pizza Perfection 40:40 - Rolling Dough with a Wine Bottle 44:52 - Imposter Syndrome in a Chef’s World 47:04 - The Hidden Struggles of Running a Restaurant 50:16 - Will Lucali Expand or Stay a Unicorn? 52:26 - Mark’s Dream Retirement: 4 Tables, 1 Oven 54:45 - Knicks Hope, NYC Pride, and the Future 58:00 - Season Wrap Club 30 is presented by Verizon.📲Follow Club 30 on Social Media!📹Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club30pod📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club30pod/🐦X: https://twitter.com/club30pod/Brought to you by MSG Sports and Rain Delay Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alexander Skarsgård on Becoming Murderbot, Winning Succession & Loving a Soccer Team that Never Wins
On this episode of Club 30, Henrik Lundqvist sits down with Alexander Skarsgård for a candid and funny conversation about fame, failure, and finding joy in unexpected places. He opens up about his new role in Murderbot, how he hijacked Succession’s final season, and why he’ll never give up on his scrappy hometown soccer team. From child actor to international star, this episode reveals the heart and humor behind one of Sweden’s most iconic exports.Club 30 is presented by Verizon.📲Follow Club 30 on Social Media!📹Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club30pod📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club30pod/🐦X: https://twitter.com/club30pod/Brought to you by MSG Sports and Rain Delay Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Steve Schirripa on The Sopranos, Fear of Getting Whacked & Earning Gandolfini’s Respect
On this episode of Club 30, Henrik Lundqvist sits down with Sopranos star Steve Schirripa to talk about joining the show at 40, the fear of getting whacked every season, and how playing Bobby Bacala changed his life. Steve opens up about working with James Gandolfini, behind-the-scenes stories from set, and what it meant to earn the respect of the cast and real-life mobsters alike.TIMECODES 2:40 - Steve Schirripa Joins the Show 4:30 - Getting Recognized as 'Bobby' 9:00 - Why His Agent Told Him Not to Take the Role 13:00 - Becoming an Actor at 40 19:30 - Always Worried About Being Killed Off 25:30 - Lessons from Uncle Junior & Working with Gandolfini 28:30 - Favorite Behind-the-Scenes Sopranos Story 30:50 - Looking Back on The Sopranos, Fame & Pressure 54:30 - Mobsters Watched the Show—and Had Notes Club 30 is presented by Verizon.📲Follow Club 30 on Social Media!📹Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club30pod📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club30pod/🐦X: https://twitter.com/club30pod/Brought to you by MSG Sports and Rain Delay Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Patrick Ewing Reflects on ’90s Knicks, Bird’s Trash Talk, Jalen Brunson & Navigating NYC
In this episode of Club 30, Patrick Ewing joins Henrik Lundqvist to reflect on the iconic era of the ’90s New York Knicks. From physical playoff battles to Dream Team memories, Ewing opens up about facing legends like Shaq, Hakeem, and Bird—and why Madison Square Garden still feels like home. He shares what makes Jalen Brunson so special, and delivers a masterclass on handling the pressure of the New York media spotlight. This conversation is full of stories, wisdom, and that trademark Ewing gritTIMECODES01:32 – Welcome to Club 30, Patrick Ewing03:55 – Draft Day & Arriving in NYC07:00 – First NBA Moments vs. Dr. J & Moses Malone09:15 – Becoming the Face of the Knicks13:00 – Surviving the NY Media17:50 - What Made the 90s Knicks so Beloved 20:30 - Facing Shaq, Hakeem & 90s NBA Legends23:40 - From 12-Year-Old Immigrant to NBA Star28:45 - Favorite Career Moments at MSG33:00 - Inside the Dream Team36:40 - Larry Bird the Comedian 42:00 - Watching Jalen Brunson Grow Into a Star49:30 - Interview Process for Georgetown HC51:15 - Role as Knicks Ambassador Today 56:20 - Closing RemarksClub 30 is presented by Verizon.📲Follow Club 30 on Social Media!📹Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club30pod📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club30pod/🐦X: https://twitter.com/club30pod/Brought to you by MSG Sports and Rain Delay Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Guenther Steiner on F1’s Explosion, Life After Haas, and Why He’ll NEVER Change
In this episode of Club 30, Henrik and Jay sit down with Guenther Steiner for a wide-ranging conversation on life after Haas, how Drive to Survive changed Formula 1 forever, and why staying authentic matters more than ever. From building an F1 team out of his kitchen to becoming one of the most beloved personalities in motorsport, Guenther opens up about leadership, fame, passion — and why he’s just getting started. Plus: hilarious stories about forgetting he was mic’d up, why he refuses to watch Drive to Survive, and why he’s excited to help bring even more energy to Formula 1 as an ambassador for the 2024 Miami Grand Prix.Club 30 is presented by Verizon.📲Follow Club 30 on Social Media!📹Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club30pod📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club30pod/🐦X: https://twitter.com/club30pod/Brought to you by MSG Sports and Rain Delay Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to New York City’s newest members-only club: Club30, hosted by Henrik Lundqvist.On Club 30, Henrik invites listeners to join him at his private table where he has conversations with athletes and celebrities across entertainment, music, and business folks about how they've both found success and overcome adversity along the way. Henrik searches for what makes people great as he explores the new chapter of his own career. Welcome to Club 30, your membership card is waiting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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