The Open Exchange with Paul Martinez

The Open Exchange Podcast shares real conversations with people from different backgrounds who have something meaningful to say. Paul Martinez hosts each episode with curiosity and honesty, asking questions that lead to deeper stories and personal truths. Guests include creators, entrepreneurs, athletes, and everyday individuals who talk about growth, failure, faith, identity, and discipline. Episodes capture honest moments, unexpected lessons, and practical takeaways without forcing a narrative. The focus is on connection, reflection, and the value of listening to someone’s journey without rushing past the details.

Podcasting since 2024 • 103 episodes

The Open Exchange with Paul Martinez

Latest Episodes

Your Circle Is Your Ceiling | How James O'Grady Built 2 Businesses by Showing Up in Person | Ep. 103

Episode 103 of The Open Exchange. Paul sits down with James O'Grady — DJ of 16 years, owner of O'Grady's Junk Removal, and serial entrepreneur — to talk about quitting social media, accidentally landing in the Top 8 of a viral Connecticut radio...

April 27, 2026 • 49:01

What Happens When You Actually Listen to Someone You Disagree With | Joe de la Cruz | Ep. 102

I'm not a politician. I don't have a party on my chest. I'm just a guy from Connecticut who started paying attention and formed some opinions along the way.Joe de la Cruz is my friend. We've been arguing at the bowling alley for over a d...

April 20, 2026 • 1:14:36

The Hidden Life of a Military Spouse | Brittany Lewis | Ep. 101

What does it really mean to love someone whose life belongs to the military? In Episode 101 of The Open Exchange, Paul sits down with Brittany Lewis — a RE/MAX realtor, military spouse, and mother — for one of the most honest conversations abou...

April 13, 2026 • 38:13

This Podcast Changed Me More Than Anyone I Interviewed | Ep. 100

For 100 episodes, Paul has been the one asking the questions. Today, the tables turn.His close friend David Cruz takes the host seat and goes deep — on the origin story of The Open Exchange, the unglamorous early mistakes, the moments P...

April 06, 2026 • 1:06:58

He Lost His Wife to Cancer — Here's What No One Told Him About Grief | Justin Schunk | Ep. 99

What does it actually feel like to watch the person you love more than anything slowly disappear? Justin Schunk joins Paul on The Open Exchange for one of the most honest conversations this show has ever had.Justin lost his wife Katie on...

March 23, 2026 • 46:11