In this episode, we interview current Stanford Assistant Wrestling Coach and former All-American wrestler at Missouri.

Grant has a unique story in that he faced just about every adversity along his journey. After an unfathomable amount of injuries and missing two and a half seasons, Grant returned to the mat and captured his first conference title and achieved All-America status. He was ranked as high as No. 3 in the nation that season and finished sixth at 149 pounds at the NCAA Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. Following the season, he was named Most Improved at his team's year-end banquet.

Grant also qualified for the NCAA Championships in 2020 at 141 pounds after placing third at the MAC Championships.

He is also endeavoring into the entrepreneurial side of things, launching his shoe brand, Heilung Shoes, The Ultimate Business Casual Dress Shoe for Health-Conscious Professionals.

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In this episode, we interview freshman wrestler at Stanford University, Daniel Cardenas.

Daniel started wrestling when he was very young, thanks to his dad who pushed him day in and day out to be a better version of himself. Daniel faced many upsetting defeats as he came up through the ranks, which put a chip on his shoulder and challenged him to be more disciplined to find new levels. Fast forward to today, he got Newcomer of the Year in the PAC 12 and is striving to be a National Champion.

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In this episode, we interview current University of Vermont lacrosse player, Jake Harrington.

Any pro sport typically requires development of your craft from a young age. That was not the case for Jake. He began his lacrosse journey just before his freshman year of high school and has since dominated the D3 level, transferred D1, and got drafted in the 4th round of the NLL draft.

We discuss the crossover between sports, the importance of mentorship, how he was able to differentiate himself, and much more.

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In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we discuss the new food pyramid known as the Food Compass.

We break down the basis of the Food Compass and both sides of the argument. One side is the public's misinterpretation of the study, and the other is the implications of the study even with the proper interpretation. 

In our opinion, everyone needs to fend for themselves to deem what is right and wrong because the media will not do it for you. Even the most "trusted" sources aren't trustworthy.

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In this episode, we interview repeat guest and elite powerlifter, Connor Borkert.

We talk about his comeback after a poor performance at Nationals to secure first place at the Virginia Pro and the mental processes behind his preparations for a lift. Wen dive deeper on topics like recovery, alcohol, adrenaline, and also his routine on competition day.

We end the episode with an overview of Connor's goals as we progress through the early months of 2023.

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In this episode, we interview Mark Omezi, a pro bodybuilder and actor who came to the U.S. from Nigeria in 2005.

Mark grew up playing soccer and stopped in 2017 when he began competing competitively in bodybuilding. When he first started bodybuilding, he was always told that he had the size and composition to become competitive in the sport. He quickly realized after his first show that a lot would have to change within the minute details if he actually wanted to become successful.

We dive deeper on topics like how social media plays a role in the mindset of an amateur, knowing how much training is effective for YOU, how confidence is built in different ways, and much more.

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In this episode, we interview Air Force Veteran, CEO of BeneFit Medical, and bodybuilder James Reynolds.

At 25 years old, James saw an opportunity during his stint in pharmacy school to produce scrubs with an athletic feel while maintaining its maximum comfort. He made an astounding $60k in his first 10 days in pre-orders and has now built it to multi-million dollars.

He has built and scaled his company all the while being in the military, having a wife and kids, and striving to become and IFBB pro bodybuilder.

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In this episode, we interview CEO of Long Island Meal Prep, Ted Gallucci.

Ted was living society's expected traditional route of going to college and then getting a 9-5 job. He realized that he wasn't living the life that he wanted, but the life he thought would make his family happy. After spending some time in school, he dropped out to pursuit his meal prep service company. Despite the trials and tribulations at the start, he is now growing a flourishing company with a dedicated community.

We dive into topics like college, relationships, and navigating his path through starting his own company.

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In this episode, we interview CrossFit Athlete Jan Matiaska.

We discuss his varied high school sports experience while he was in the U.S. during his senior year where he grew to love football. After heading back to Switzerland to go to University, he continued playing football, but had a few experiences that gravitated him towards the sport of CrossFit.

We dive deeper on topics like recovery, training habits, building your discipline, and of course, some highs and lows of his career thus far.

Jan is a CrossFit Games semifinalist and is striving to make it to the CrossFit Games one day.

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In this episode, we interview current wrestler at Arizona State University, Tony Negron.

We discuss his rollercoaster of a ride to end up on one of the best wrestling programs in the country. His love and desire for the sport of wrestling wasn't always there and it came and went every so often. After a loss that he knew he should have won, that sparked a fire and a chip on his shoulder to pursuit this with everything he's got. After he attended three years of community college to get his grades to where they needed to be to play Division 1, he committed to Penn State and then transferred to ASU. Listen to the full episode to hear the rest of his journey!

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