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66 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
29 episodes
since July 19, 2024
episodic

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Leah Gotti opens up about her transition from sports and entertainment into boxing, breaking down what it takes to prepare for a fight both physically and mentally. She shares her training mindset, the realities of stepping into the ring, and how discipline and instinct play a role in everything sh…

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Mike VanBrill, a 3x NCAA qualifier and Big Ten medalist, breaks down the discipline it takes to compete at a high level in wrestling. From strict routines and weight management to staying locked in through close, grind-it-out matches, Mike explains how consistency and structure shaped his success o…
Martin Lopez shares his inspiring journey of resilience, overcoming a brutal car accident in his youth that left lasting physical challenges. He found refuge and strength in MMA, turning a traumatic experience into a lifelong passion. In this episode of the Five Things Podcast, Martin talks about h…
UFC Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling opens up about his journey from a challenging childhood in Uniondale to becoming a top fighter in the UFC. He shares lessons on discipline, work ethic, and the power of delayed gratification, while drawing parallels between success in MMA and business.Alj…
Nick Kalikas breaks down how a lifetime in martial arts turned into a career at the highest levels of MMA sports betting. From training at a young age to living in Costa Rica and setting betting lines, Nick explains how fight IQ, analytics, and film study shape the way he evaluates fights. He dives…
Jason Link shares the unfiltered reality of military life — from growing up troubled and searching for direction, to serving in Delta Force and experiencing combat firsthand. He opens up about Black Hawk Down, the mental toll of war, and what it really takes to transition from the battlefield back …
Ian Butler shares his journey from navigating a tough childhood to becoming a fighter, mentor, and entrepreneur with a mission. He breaks down how mentorship shaped his path, why discipline and hard work matter more than talent, and how the lessons from wrestling and MMA helped him push through adv…
UFC fighter Ode Osbourne joins the show to talk mindset, discipline, and what it really takes to keep evolving in one of the toughest sports in the world. He breaks down training, staying healthy, recent UFC fights, and why loving the process matters more than anything else.Brian and Ode also share…
Vince Morales opens up about the reality behind a decade in MMA — from starting his career later than most to pushing through constant injuries and using an 0–12 wrestling beginning as the foundation for his mental toughness. He talks about the support that kept him grounded, the influence of famil…
In this episode, Phumi Nkuta opens up about the mindset, hunger, and discipline behind his undefeated rise in MMA. He talks about moving to Vegas for better training, learning to handle pressure, and why adversity is the true test of who you really are. Phumi shares how childhood experiences shaped…
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