This episode of The Mindcast Show, we sit down with Zach Hirsch, widely known as Mystic Zach, an award-winning podcaster, entrepreneur, and one of the world's most accurate sports handicappers, boasting over 2 million followers on Instagram.
Zach takes us through his journey from growing up in Boca Raton, Florida, to building a reputation as a record-holding sports handicapper before the age of 20, and how an early discovery of his near-photographic memory set the foundation for everything that followed. He shares what it was really like living in Los Angeles alongside Jake Paul and the Team 10 crew, the culture, the chaos, and what that environment taught him about ambition and opportunity.
We also dive into the behind-the-scenes story of launching Doubl3 Coverage with viral streamer N3on, which debuted at No. 7 on Apple's Top 10 Sports Podcasts within its first week, and what it takes to build something that cuts through in one of the most crowded spaces in media. Zach opens up about networking at the highest levels, from the Super Bowl to meeting his childhood heroes, and how those connections have shaped both his career and his mindset.
Beyond the picks and predictions, Zach gives us a raw look at the lifestyle that comes with his success: buying his own home in Florida, traveling the world nonstop, and being present for some of the biggest moments in sports and entertainment culture. He also speaks candidly about his ventures into boxing and what draws him to the sport beyond just analysis.

Throughout the episode, Zach reflects on the discipline, pattern recognition, and relentless consistency required to succeed in a field where everyone thinks they can win and what separates those who actually do.

Whether you're interested in sports, entrepreneurship, or what it looks like to build something real from the ground up at a young age, this conversation delivers a sharp and unfiltered look at the mindset behind one of the most unique careers in sports media today.