Stephen DeAugustino was a four time NCWA All-American and comes from a family of great wrestlers. Stephen was a member of the 2010 UCF Wrestling Team that brought home the NCWA National Championship and was the captain of the UCF Wrestling Team my freshman year. Since graduating from UCF Stephen has gone on to have an incredibly successful career with NBC where he has covered numerous sporting events, produced National shows and attended four Olympic or Paralympic Games and counting. Sit back and enjoy as we catch up and talk about wrestling, Olympics, Paralympics, and life lessons.

Sometimes you just connect with people. Sometimes the power of the internet isn’t such a bad thing. Peter Green came into my life when I was eager to learn more about the mountains. Pete took myself, Brad Jaffke and Justin Grant under his wing and taught us so much of what we now know about the technical side of the mountains. Many of the things Pete taught me I still use today if I’m out traveling, hiking or running in the mountains. Pete also was our trip leader on some pretty epic adventures. Hear Pete’s side of the story and what he’s up to these days.

Frank Frangie began his Sports Radio career in 1988 and has been part of the Jacksonville, Florida sports media landscape for more than 35 years. He is going into his 10th year as the radio voice of the Jacksonville Jaguars. I grew up listening to Frank’s talk show just about every afternoon, and was a regular caller. Frank always showed grace and enthusiasm to chat with a wee little kid who just wanted to talk football and baseball. So it’s an honor to sit down and chat with Frank and learn a little more about his story and share with him how listening to him all those years has helped me keep an eye on my vision. Be sure to check out Frank’s Charity, Walk Off Charities at www.walkoffcharities.com and give every kid the chance to play baseball.

There aren’t too many people crazy enough to ride their bike across the country. There are even fewer who are eager to do so on a tandem. And even fewer who want to pilot a blind guy during the world’s toughest bicycle race, also known as Race Across America. Today I chat with Chris Howard who was my pilot when we were part of the first team of tandems with all blind and visually impaired stokers—person on the back of a tandem bike—to complete Race Across America. Be sure to check out Chris’s apparel business at www.sportaboutfoco.com

Brad Jaffke and I have climbed and adventured on three continents together. Brad has guided me over some pretty gnarly terrain and been there for some high highs and low lows. Learn how Brad got into the outdoors and how he continues to challenge himself in the mountains to this day.

In 2018 I attended a triathlon camp hosted by Amy Dixon specifically for blind and visually impaired triathletes. My guide at that camp, Danny Craven. Danny and I would go on to attend a United States association of Blind Athletes tandem cycling camp, my first time to the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, as well as race Augusta 70.3. Danny has also been around the sport of Paratriathlon in some form or fashion for about 10 years. Give a listen as we reminisce and laugh about Danny’s most famous/infamous moment.

I was very fortunate to get to extend my wrestling career a little bit after high school when I attended the University of central Florida. Jason Balma was my head coach and taught me so much both on and off the mat. Learn what he has learned over the years from wrestling and how we all still apply those lessons off the mat today!

Amanda Duke was incredibly instrumental in the development of Paratriathlon in the United States, and some could argue across the world. Amanda led the charge in putting Paratriathlon on the map as an elite sport, not just a participation event. In 2018, she brought a group of Paratriathletes to live and train full time out of the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, and one year later was able to expand that program which allowed me to move to Colorado Springs and focus 100% on my development as an athlete. Under Amanda’s direction the USA Paratriathlon Program earned 9 Paralympic Games Medals across two Paralympic Games. Hear her side of the story and what she’s now doing.

Today we chat with Justin Grant. If you’ve read my book you’ll know many of the mischief and adventures we got upto across the world. But now you get to hear it for yourself!

Colin Riley has been around the sport of Paratriathlon for about 10 years. He’s guided several high profile blind and visually impaired athletes, and is a Formulation Specialist with Infinit Nutrition. I’m a proud Infinit Athlete and even though Collin and I have raced against each other we have a very friendly and respectful relationship. Check out Infinit Nutrition at www.infinitnutrition.us and use the code COON15 for 15% off your order!