The Underdog Podcast

Current UCLA Head Men's Basketball Coach Mick Cronin sits down with Kyle and Calvin to discuss his Underdog start in the coaching profession, his 2014 health scare, the importance of his daughter and family, and so much more. Also how he has grown from from his days of not knowing how to use a VCR to now, nine straight NCAA Tournament Appearances!

Elite athletes have doubts, but they also have extreme confidence and belief.  Doug Costin has proven that it's not about the path you're given, rather, it's the path you choose.  With no major college scholarship offers, Doug has defied the odds as he is now the rookie starting Defensive Tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

After getting his teeth knocked out as a walk-on basketball player at Michigan State University.  Erik Qualman aka Equalman is now a 5x Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker who's performed in over 55 countries on topics like Digital Leadership, Focus, Socialnomics and so much more! 

In 2004 Coach Steve Specht was an Underdog taking over as the St Xavier High School Varsity Head Coach. Fast forward to 2020, 4 state titles later, Coach Specht is viewed as one of the top coaches in the country by his peers and players. 

Like many people, Jay Bilas was trying to find his way after college. After playing professionally overseas, and taking on an assistant coach role at Duke, he knew he would need a "job to pay the bills" so he began practicing law full time and broadcasting on the side for $200 a game. He eventually saw a future in broadcasting and the rest is history as he's one of the most decorated analysts in college sports today! 

As the Founder and CEO of Focus 3, Tim Kight has helped individuals and organizations build better leaders for over 30 years. He’s helped people like Urban Meyer and organizations like the 2014 Ohio State Football National Championship team. In the fight for his life during 2020, Tim Kight has fought the 3 C’s, Covid, Cancer, and Chemo. E+R=O is a lifestyle and something Tim has perfected since his days of studying John Wooden. 

For 20+ years Coach Charlie Turner Thorne has been leading the ASU Women’s basketball program. Coach talks about her WHY and the impact she has on young women. Also about being a teacher and playing the game the right way. Growing up in Los Angeles, her parents lived paycheck to paycheck, so Coach learned early on that grit and determination was the only way!

Orphaned at the age of 12 and almost separated from his 3 brothers, Coach Herb Magee’s life journey could have ended up completely different. Fifty-Four years at the same University, second all times in wins in Men’s basketball history, a 2011 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Member, listen as “The Shot Doctor” gets us well!

Former Green Beret Nate Boyer talks about his tours in Afghanistan and what it felt like to become the oldest Rookie in the NFL at age 34. He also talks about the conversation he had with Colin Kaepernick during his protest. Such a great story with an even greater man!

Coach Ron Hunter doesn’t believe in chasing the next big opportunity. Over the years he has built his programs by finding any little competitive edge and building his culture with like-minded guys and a blue-collar mindset. It’s not about One Shining Moment but creating moments to shine!