About Us
The Skull Sessions Podcast
We are a passionate team dedicated to exploring the intersection of design and business to empower our audience to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
At Skull Sessions, Nate Last and Andy Riise bring you candid, insightful conversations that go beyond the surface. Whether you're fascinated by the inner workings of mental performance, leadership, creativity, or unconventional success stories, this podcast is where the real talk lives—and where inspiration finds its rawest form.
Our Mission
Skull Sessions exists to challenge, inspire, and equip individuals who are hungry to think deeper, push boundaries, and sharpen their mindset. Through episodes that blend storytelling with real-world wisdom, we explore the intersection of mental toughness, purposeful leadership, and creative innovation.
What You’ll Discover
Authentic Conversations: Join Nate and Andy as they dive deep into the lives of high achievers—from elite athletes and military leaders to innovative thinkers—uncovering what it really takes to excel.
Mindset Mastery: Learn actionable tools and strategies for resilience, focus, and performance under pressure.
Inspiration That Sticks: Be motivated not just by success stories, but by the grit, struggles, and breakthroughs behind them.
At Skull Sessions, Nate Last and Andy Riise bring you candid, insightful conversations that go beyond the surface. Whether you're fascinated by the inner workings of mental performance, leadership, creativity, or unconventional success stories, this podcast is where the real talk lives—and where inspiration finds its rawest form.
Our Mission
Skull Sessions exists to challenge, inspire, and equip individuals who are hungry to think deeper, push boundaries, and sharpen their mindset. Through episodes that blend storytelling with real-world wisdom, we explore the intersection of mental toughness, purposeful leadership, and creative innovation.
What You’ll Discover
Authentic Conversations: Join Nate and Andy as they dive deep into the lives of high achievers—from elite athletes and military leaders to innovative thinkers—uncovering what it really takes to excel.
Mindset Mastery: Learn actionable tools and strategies for resilience, focus, and performance under pressure.
Inspiration That Sticks: Be motivated not just by success stories, but by the grit, struggles, and breakthroughs behind them.
Our Hosts
Our Hosts
Nate Last
Background:
Background:
Nate Last is a business strategist, creative storyteller, and podcast host with a strong background in entrepreneurship and marketing. Over his career, he has helped launch and guide numerous ventures, focusing on the intersection of communication, leadership, and community building.
Nate Last is a business strategist, creative storyteller, and podcast host with a strong background in entrepreneurship and marketing. Over his career, he has helped launch and guide numerous ventures, focusing on the intersection of communication, leadership, and community building.
Expertise:
Expertise:
Nate brings deep experience in strategic growth, branding, and authentic communication. He is passionate about fostering conversations that push past surface-level topics and spark meaningful insight for leaders and entrepreneurs alike.
Nate brings deep experience in strategic growth, branding, and authentic communication. He is passionate about fostering conversations that push past surface-level topics and spark meaningful insight for leaders and entrepreneurs alike.
Interests:
Interests:
When not behind the mic, Nate enjoys traveling, reading thought-provoking books, and connecting with innovative thinkers. He is also a fitness enthusiast and avid supporter of local businesses and creative projects.
When not behind the mic, Nate enjoys traveling, reading thought-provoking books, and connecting with innovative thinkers. He is also a fitness enthusiast and avid supporter of local businesses and creative projects.
Andy Riise
Background:
Background:
Andy Riise is a retired U.S. Army officer, leadership coach, and mental performance expert with over 20 years of service. A West Point graduate and Presidential Leadership Scholar, he has worked with elite Special Forces units, Fortune 500 leaders, and top sports organizations to strengthen resilience and performance under pressure.
Andy Riise is a retired U.S. Army officer, leadership coach, and mental performance expert with over 20 years of service. A West Point graduate and Presidential Leadership Scholar, he has worked with elite Special Forces units, Fortune 500 leaders, and top sports organizations to strengthen resilience and performance under pressure.
Expertise:
Expertise:
Andy specializes in mental toughness, team culture, and high-stakes leadership. He is passionate about equipping leaders with strategies rooted in psychology and practical experience to help them thrive in moments of stress and transition.
Andy specializes in mental toughness, team culture, and high-stakes leadership. He is passionate about equipping leaders with strategies rooted in psychology and practical experience to help them thrive in moments of stress and transition.
Interests:
Interests:
Outside of coaching and speaking, Andy enjoys mentoring young leaders, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with his family. He is also a lifelong student of human performance and storytelling.
Outside of coaching and speaking, Andy enjoys mentoring young leaders, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with his family. He is also a lifelong student of human performance and storytelling.