Behind the Underdogs

With our new segment, "Behind the Business," we explore the dynamic origins and mission of Underdog. This episode provides an in-depth look at how Underdog Energy is setting new standards in the energy drink market with its commitment to clean, Informed Sport Certified drinks designed specifically for student-athletes. Hear directly from the founders on what drives us, the unique challenges we faced at the start, and the strategies that have allowed us to keep climbing the ladder. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or budding businessperson, we striving to give you a transparent perspective on the workings of our business.-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the Show.

In this episode, we interview former Tufts lacrosse/hockey player and current Syracuse lacrosse player, Mason Kohn.We discuss his unconventional hockey career, where he began as a 10 year old, which is typically a later start to hockey. He progressed slowly in the early years, always being one of the under developed players. That is until he reached junior hockey where he quickly rose through the ranks, eventually getting drafted to the USHL. Despite his quickly advancing hockey career, he ended up at Tufts University where he struggled to find self confidence after committing D3. He overcame his ego and found purpose in playing for the guy next to him. Now, he has the opportunity to prolong his lacrosse career at D1 Syracuse University.0:06:29 - Dedication to Hockey Training (48 Seconds)0:12:38 - Contracts and Excitement in Hockey (56 Seconds)0:19:32 - Lacrosse and Hockey in High School (109 Seconds)0:27:48 - Transition From Hockey to Lacrosse (73 Seconds)0:31:00 - Finding Meaning in D3 Athletics (60 Seconds)0:34:25 - The Importance of a Face-Off Guy (77 Seconds)1:03:34 - Overcoming Fear and Ego in Sports (84 Seconds)1:12:47 - The Power of Making a Choice (74 Seconds)1:17:08 - Unconventional Athletic Journey (81 Seconds)-Follow Mason on Instagram (@mason.kohn)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

In this episode, we interview former rugby player and current coach at Athlete's Authority,  Jordi Taylor.We talk through his journey in sports and how he's been able to translate his experiences from being an athlete into becoming an effective coach. We dive deeper on topics like how to decipher correct information from today's endless access to knowledge, how pivotal the proper coaching can be to improve your athletic and personal goals, and how finding a role model can guide you to your goals and desires.-Follow Jordi on Instagram (@coach_jorditaylor)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

In this episode, we interview University of North Carolina All-American wrestler, Lachlan McNeil.We talk about his journey from the Middle East, to Canada, and finally to the United States where he has been able to prove himself as a high end wrestler. In Canada, the competition was good, but nothing in comparison to the competition in the US. He took the chance on coming to the states to prove himself to be among the best wrestlers in the country. He has done just that and is now striving to reach the next level in his wrestling career.-Follow Lachlan on Instagram (@lachlan.mcneil)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

In this episode we interview cycling instructor Simmi Uppaladadium.We discuss the ability to have resiliency when you are truly passionate about something, which Simmi has presented on her journey to becoming a cycling instructor in NYC. Some prevalent themes in diving into Simmi's journey is taking the leap of faith, battling doubt, and creating your own path.-Follow Simmi on Instagram (@strengthwithsimmi)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

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.-Follow Grant on Instagram (@gbaby_149)Follow Stanford Wrestling on Instagram (@cardwrestling)Follow Grant's Shoe Brand, Heilung Shoes on Instagram (@heilungshoes)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

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.-Follow Daniel on Instagram (@_dancardenas)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

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.-Follow Jake on Instagram (@hakejarrington)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

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.-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share our opinions  with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this.Support the show

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.-Follow Connor on Instagram (@burlybork)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

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.-Follow Mark on Instagram (@omayzee)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

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.-Follow James on Instagram (@benefit_ceo)Follow BeneFit Medical on Instagram (@benefit_medical)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

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.-Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedgallucci)Follow Long Island Meal Prep on Instagram (@longislandmealprep)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it Is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

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.-Follow Jan on Instagram (@janmatiaska)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it Is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

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!-Follow Tony on Instagram (@tony99negron)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it Is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

In this episode, we interview Invisible Force Founder and CEO, James DeMorrow.It's hard enough starting a company - 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more (Investopedia). Starting a company at the ripe age of 19 lowers those percentages by a significant amount.We talk with James about the challenges he's faced thus far, his development as an entrepreneur from a young age, and the crossover from sports to business. One common theme in this interview is his ability to take actionable steps towards a desired outcome, regardless of the discomfort involved.-Follow James on Instagram (jamesdemorrow22)His brand:@invisibleforce.co-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it Is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

In this episode, we interview IFBB Pro bodybuilder, Javiohn Seymore.From Georgia, Javiohn started bodybuilding in high school and his primary adversity at the time was the insecurity of being one of the only kids bodybuilding at his school. Being scrawny and "built like a windshield wiper," he fell in love with lifting weights and a fire to prove people wrong.We talk about his journey through COVID and the connections and relationships he had built to allow him to continue training throughout the pandemic, which subsequently led him to receiving his pro card.At the ripe age of 24, he continuously strives to make a name for himself in the world of bodybuilding.-Follow Javiohn on Instagram (j.s_aesthetics)His sponsors:- @ruleoneproteins : Jav- @lifttechfitness-@theironwilled : Jav10⁣-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand  on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our just released energy drink, UD Energy.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it Is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

In this episode we interview Daimond Dixon, former walk-on at the University of Miami (Fla) and part of the 1991 National Championship winning team.Daimond learned first hand what it takes to become a competitive athlete, and now he utilizes his knowledge and wisdom to coach the up and coming generations. After college he went on to play over a decade of minor league football for several mid west football teams. Now, he is the owner of Alpha Human Performance, based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He started it at the beginning of COVID, so we discuss how he was able to get through the trials and tribulations of opening a gym during a global pandemic. After talking about his journey through life thus far, we dive into topics such as comfort and discomfort, how sports have changed since the 80's, competition in sports and in business, and how athletes and businessmen/women were forced to level up during COVID.-Follow Daimond on Instagram (@alpha_human_performance), Facebook (@AlphaHPT), and Twitter (@DDixon12)Visit their website-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @theunderdogbrand on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our soon to release energy drink.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it Is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

In this episode, we interview D1 lacrosse player, Mitchell Pehlke, who is currently at Ohio State University. He has also created a name for himself within the world of content creation.We talk about how he got into lacrosse, primarily because of his father's illustrious lacrosse career at the University of Virginia; however, Mitchell took his own route and paved a new path at Ohio State. After we discussed his lacrosse career, we dove right into how he got into content creation - a video he took giving his friend a haircut...-Follow Mitchell on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok (@mitchellPehlke)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @theunderdogbrand on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our soon to release energy drink.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it Is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

In this episode, we interview IFBB pro bodybuilder Jay Yount.Jay grew up in a household of competition with a father and brother who loved sports. We talk about Jay's early life aspiring to play football at the next level. Considering he grew up in San Antonio, Texas, football seemed like a viable option, until he came across bodybuilding.He fell in love with the process of developing the body. We talk about his whole journey to his pro card thus far, including changes he has made throughout, battles he fought, and daily regiments. -Follow Jay on Instagram (@jayyount_)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @theunderdogbrand on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our soon to release energy drink.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it Is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

In this episode, we interview Ottawa Senators defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker.We talk about his rise through the ranks starting in his short lived high school hockey career at the Edge School, his two-year stint in the AJHL, then his three years at the University of North Dakota before signing a contract in the NHL with the Senators in 2021.During his time in high school he suffered an injury which had him out for 3 months. He battled his way through rehabbing and was given the opportunity to play in the AJHL the following year where he was in a league of his own for two years. We discuss how he managed to capitalize in such pivotal years of his career, along with some improvements in training along the way to place him where he is today. -Follow Jacob on Instagram (@jbd.12)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @theunderdogbrand on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our soon to release energy drink.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it Is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

On this episode, we interview Brandon Bussi who is currently on a 1 year deal with the Boston Bruins, playing for the Providence Bruins in the AHL.Brandon was on episode 4 with us back in 2020 during his freshman season playing division 1 college hockey for the Western Michigan Broncos. During this episode we discuss everything from his sophomore year up until now. He went through an injury his sophomore season which required intensive rehab, then followed that up with a break out season his junior year, forcing him to make a decision to turn pro or finish his senior year with the Broncos. He chose the former...now playing for the Providence Bruins in the AHL.If you want to hear about his journey prior to his sophomore season, go to Episode 4: The Importance of Loving What You Do with Brandon Bussi -Follow Brandon on Instagram (brandonbussi29) and Twitter (brandonbussi33)-You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @theunderdogbrand on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Visit our website to shop clothing and our soon to release energy drink.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it Is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.Support the show

In this episode, we interview coach Jess Racz who is a former basketball player and current basketball trainer working with NBA/WNBA, G-League, Pro, NCAA, and all the way down to the youth level.She suffered an eating disorder and severe depression in high school going into college which hindered her ability to fulfill her dream of playing division 1 college basketball. While searching for a new passion, she found CrossFit, but shortly after,  herniated her L5-S1 and was out for 10 months. She was in a very dark place and that is when she decided to pursue the strength & conditioning and sports performance industry. To get there, she started mopping floors at 20 years old, opened up my own gym location at 23, and now is climbing the ranks of basketball performance training.-Follow Jess on Instagram and TikTok (@coachjrperformance)You can also listen to her podcast JR Performance Bet On YouYou can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @theunderdogbrand on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Support the showSupport the show

In this episode we interview current D1 wrestler at University of Michigan, Matt Finesilver.Matt grew up in a blue collar family out of Colorado with 3 other brothers where he wrestled with and against. He wasn't very good in his youth but the constant competition allowed him to grow as a wrestler and all 4 brothers ended up wrestling for Duke University. We also discuss his battle through his ACL/meniscus tear back in 2020. Before transferring to the University of Michigan for this coming year, he competed with the U23 world team.-Follow Matt on Instagram (mmm_fine) and Twitter @FinesilverMattYou can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @theunderdogbrand on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Support the show

In this episode we interview current D1 lacrosse player from UMass Amherst, Grant Breyo.Grant grew up playing various sports and really took to football and lacrosse. During his recruiting years, he was destined for playing at the highest level in either sport; however, a series of injuries, starting with a broken foot, put doubt in the eyes of coaches.After two major injuries and an obstacle everyone had to face, covid 19, Grant was offered a spot at UMass Amherst.We talk about his journey thus far, his mental battle through injuries, ways he has out worked his competitors, and his goals for the future.-Follow Grant on Instagram and Twitter @grant_breyoYou can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @theunderdogbrand on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Support the show

In this episode, we interview current professional lacrosse player, Brett Dobson, where we walk through his entire career thus far.In his early life, he played multiple sports but decided to move forward with lacrosse, deciding to transition to goalie after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.He racked up numerous accolades throughout his high school career at the Hill Academy which gave him the opportunity to further his lacrosse career at St. Bonaventure University in New York. He made use of his only D1 offer, finishing his senior year of college as defensive player of the year, subsequently getting drafted by the Archers in the Premier Lacrosse League.Brett emphasizes his desire to give back to the lacrosse community through experiences with young kids and fans, while simultaneously endeavoring into coaching. -Follow Brett on Instagram and Twitter @Bdobson_45You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @theunderdogbrand on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.Support the show

In this new season of Behind the Underdogs, we take a different approach. We now dissect and discuss growth and self-development books, starting with Relentless by Tim S. Grover.Each episode we cover roughly 50 pages, today we cover pgs 145-189.-In the first chapter that we cover in this episode, Grover discusses the thought process that goes into decision making and how external factors play a major role in the completion of a decision. Cleaners trust their gut and forget the rest.In the second chapter, he uses several stories, especially in young professionals that enter the NBA, that explain why you need to be addicted to the end result and not get wrapped up in the immediate gratification of success, money, and fame. Keep your head down and get to work.In the final chapter that we cover, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan are brought up about their intimidation factor and how much fear they bring into the eyes of the opponents.-Subscribe to our YouTube channel where we post the full video podcast and share inspirational videosFollow our podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogsFollow our podcast Twitter @behndtheundrdogFollow our brand Instagram @underdog_brandShop our store at www.theunderdogbrand.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

In this new season of Behind the Underdogs, we take a different approach. We now dissect and discuss growth and self-development books, starting with Relentless by Tim S. Grover.Each episode we cover 50 pages, today we cover pg 97-143.-The best part about Grover is that he has hundreds of stories to back up his claims. In the first chapter he writes about the "clutch" gene and how you do not want that title. He uses examples of Lebron, backing up his claims of why he didn't think (at the time of writing this book) Lebron was a cleaner. He compares those stories to stories of Kobe, Jordan, and Wade to explain to you that being clutch at the most important times isn't enough to be a cleaner, you need to always be "clutch."He goes on to discuss a cleaners ability to adapt to any situation. We talk about Tiger Woods' upbringing and how his dad always challenged his capabilities on the golf course with distractions ad obstacles.Finally, the last chapter we dissect is about finding your opponents weakness and attacking. Within this chapter, he also compares the leadership tactics of Kobe and Jordan, giving two completely opposite strategies that both worked in the end.-Subscribe to our YouTube channel where we post the full video podcast and share inspirational videosFollow our podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogsFollow our podcast Twitter @behndtheundrdogFollow our brand Instagram @underdog_brandShop our store hereSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

In this new season of Behind the Underdogs, we take a different approach. We now dissect and discuss growth and self-development books, starting with Relentless by Tim S. Grover.Each episode we cover 50 pages, today we cover pg 50-97.Getting in the zone. It's something that every athlete, businessman or woman, and the like aspire to enter every chance they get. But what is the zone? How do you get in the zone consistently? In this episode, with the help of Tim S. Grover and his book Relentless, we discuss and breakdown stories of how greats like Jordan, Kobe, Barkley, and Woods find the zone. They each have the same end result; however, each individual has a different way of getting there.The most interesting aspect of Grover's analysis is how everyone has a dark side, like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, but only cleaners (the legends) know how to utilize that dark side and turn it into something spectacular.Listen to this episode to learn more about finding, maintaining, and understanding what it takes to be in the zone conisistently._Subscribe to our YouTube channel where we post the full video podcast and share inspirational videosFollow our podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogsFollow our podcast Twitter @behndtheundrdogFollow our brand Instagram @underdog_brandShop our store hereSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

In this new season of Behind the Underdogs, we take a different approach. We now dissect and discuss growth and self-development books, starting with Relentless by Tim S. Grover.Each episode we cover 50 pages, today we start with the foreword to page 50.Grover has an interesting take on what it takes to be elite, and he explains that with unique stories of people he has trained: Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, and Michael Jordan to name a few. His unique way of training these "cleaners" makes him the last resort for the athletes, when they just can't seem to get something right or they are returning from an injury and want to return with just as much confidence as they left with.Listen to this episode where we break down each story and how the term "cleaner" is portrayed in each scenario. _Subscribe to our YouTube channel where we post the full video podcast and share inspirational videosFollow our podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogsFollow our podcast Twitter  @behndtheundrdogFollow our brand Instagram @underdog_brandShop our store hereSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

In this episode, we discuss decision making. It's something that we do every day, whether big or small, and it is amazing what goes into and what comes out of making a decision.We use our own experiences as a guide and we discuss what we've learned from the decisions we've made.Thank you for supporting our brand and podcast. Make sure to leave a review and share with a friend to give your thoughts and opinions on our podcast!-Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channelFollow our brand on Instagram @underdog_brandFollow our podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogs-You can follow our personal accounts below:Joey Stanizzi (Host) - @joey.stanizziDylan Schuett (Co-host) - @dylanschuettColin Cunningham (Co-host) - @nolimitcunninghamSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

In this episode, we interview rising star powerlifter, Connor Borkert, who brings serious knowledge and passion to the sport of powerlifting.He credits the kickstart of his fitness career to crossfit, which he began doing during off-season training for track and field. He was also a wrestler in high school; however, he continued as a D1 javelin thrower at UPenn.Fast forward to his junior year in college, he had his first meet as a powerlifter in the fall of 2017, and he's been climbing the ranks ever since.Listen now to hear his plans for this year, the next 5 years, and everything in between.You can follow him on Instagram @burlyborkOur podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogsAnd our brand Instagram @underdog_brand__Check out our top selling product HERESupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

In this episode, we interview exceptional crossfit athlete, Bethany Shadburne, who brings an outgoing attitude and inspiring work ethic that every athlete strives for.We talk about her wild journey as an athlete, from a gymnast as a young kid, to a runner, bodybuilder, and finally, a crossfit athlete.After a serious back injury during her gymnastics days, the doctors told her she'd never be able to run again, and she was out to prove them wrong. Although that injury has dragged on through her athletic career, she's been able to work around it by learning her body and mind.She's also learned that leaving the workout at the gym has been beneficial in her growth as an individual. Her self-development outside the gym, such as reading and journaling, has allowed for her to keep her happiness through highs and lows.Bethany's story is a perfect example of chasing your passion. Her #8 finish at the Crossfit Games speaks for itself. Listen to episode 16 on all platforms to hear Bethany's amazing story that is far from over!You can also watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube.__Follow Bethany on Instagram @bethanycfFollow our brand on Instagram @underdog_brandFollow our podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogsSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

In this episode, we interview bodybuilder, Austyn Richardson.At the ripe age of 24, Austyn still has a great deal of wisdom to share. He's changed the direction of his life multiple times, finally finding the direction suitable for himself. After quitting football senior year and delving into the party scene at Texas Tech, stopping training altogether and winding up getting arrested for public intoxication three times, he turned to bodybuilding to give himself purpose. After watching his sister, an IFBB pro, up on stage for a show, he realized the direction he wanted to take his training, and it was to be up on that stage. The following year, he found himself competing in his first show, and in just a few years, he went from an undersized 195lb senior football player to a 285lb heavyweight bodybuilder.We discuss his life before bodybuilding, where he is now, and where he wants to be. School was always on the back-burner, but now as a wiser man, he plans to return to engineering school to further develop himself as an individual.•Make sure to leave a review if you enjoyed the episode!If you prefer to watch the video instead, like and subscribe to our podcast on YouTube!You can also follow us on Instagram @underdog_brand and @behindtheunderdogsThanks for watching!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we take a break from athlete talk and discuss the underdog story of the superstar sub-reddit, Wall Street Bets.Although it isn't sports, athletes can resonate with a story like this. This Reddit forum, hungry to take on the big guys on Wall Street, banded together to sky rocket Gamestop to $483 per share, up from Gamestop's one year low of $2.57. If this story teaches you anything, it should teach you that nothing can be done alone. It doesn't matter how big or how small your dreams are, you will need teamwork to help you accomplish them.In this case, almost 9 million members of Wall Street Bets contributed to the temporary downfall of some hedge funds. The main goal? To take a stand as the "little guys."•Make sure to leave a review if you enjoyed the episode!If you prefer to watch the video instead, like and subscribe to our podcast on YouTube!You can also follow us on Instagram @underdog_brand and @behindtheunderdogsThanks for watching!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

This episode we discuss the underdog story of Dustin Poirier.Born and raised In Lafayette, Louisiana, Poirier was never expected to do much, considering his inappropriate behavior all throughout his childhood. His parents even sent him to military style bootcamps and eventually, juvenile prison, to correct his behavior. He dropped out of high school in 9th grade, after years of expressing his hatred towards school.Nothing changed him until he picked up the gloves when he was 18. It continued with him fighting In bull rings that were catered by Inmates. Fast forward a decade and a half and he's standing atop the best In the fight world. To show his appreciation for where he came from, he's donated a lot of money, one, he covered his middle school teacher's classroom supplies for the year. He has also started a foundation of his own, the Good Fight Foundation. He currently resides in his hometown, Lafayette, and is married to his former high school girlfriend.-Please leave a rating to help us grow Behind the Underdogs!If you're interested in watching the podcast, head over to YouTube and like and subscribe!You can follow us on Instagram @behindtheunderdogs and @underdog_brandThanks for the support!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we discuss an underdog story, breaking down what we think made/makes this person so special.This particular story, Tom Brady, is one that we all have some sort of familiarity with. He's a living legend. Period. But some character traits really define him and make him the athlete that he is today.One, is his elite resiliency. Despite all of the times throughout his playing career where the odds were stacked against him, he always seems to find his way above water, whether that's moving on from an 0-8 high school football team or coming back from a 28-3 deficit on the greatest stage.Another, is his ability to find what works for HIM. Too many people try to copy others to reach greatness, but in reality, everyone has their own things that work for them. For example, some people like to get dialed in before a game and others prefer to be as loose as possible. In Brady's case, he adapted over the course of his career to compliment his playing style.Two things that distinctively stand out: His attentiveness to the mental side of the game, and his unique physical training approach, using mostly bands.•We cover all of this and more in episode 12. Make sure to leave a review if you enjoyed the episode!If you prefer to watch the video instead, like and subscribe to our podcast on YouTube!You can also follow us on Instagram @underdog_brand and @behindtheunderdogsThanks for watching!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Colin Cunningham, and Dylan Schuett interview Mario Beltran, head strength coach and aspiring national champion in Olympic weightlifting. He left a stable job to pursue his passions in the fitness industry and he hasn't looked back since.Beltran, from Tyler, Texas, has been competing in Olympic lifting since 2018. He was met with the decision not too long before to either stick to his steady job or pursue a career in fitness. If most people were in his position, they would've stuck like a leech to the steady job, especially considering he's entering one of the most saturated industries in the world, and he doesn't have a college degree to fall back on.He explains in the interview how he'd much rather fail at something he's passionate about and that when it comes between money and passion, you have to choose passion every time. Like the most successful people in the world say, if you love it enough, and you give it enough of your energy, you can make a living off of it. If you think about it, it's true. Once upon a time, Harvey Ball drew a smiley face outlined with a circle and filled it with yellow. Today, SmileyWorld owns the design and makes over $250 million a year.It's amazing what passion can do._____________What an insightful interview and the perfect example of pursuing what you love most. You can follow him on Instagram @mariobfit_____________Make sure to follow us on Instagram @underdog_brand and @behindtheunderdogsYou can watch the full episode with video on our YouTube channel - The Underdog BrandWebsiteSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Colin Cunningham, and Dylan Schuett Interview Austin Burge, an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder who has an unmatched drive and dedication to the sport of bodybuilding.Before the Interview, the guys catch up, discussing the chance that Colin's college football season might happen this spring, Dylan's commitment to Long Island University after constant adversity throughout the college recruiting process, and finally a preview to our guest.Austin was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas where he eventually fell in love with bodybuilding. He played basketball throughout his high school career, but soon realized that he loved the training in the gym more than he loved basketball, which made him consider training to become a bodybuilder. Before he knew it, he was standing on stage to compete for his IFBB pro card. He missed it by one place and we talk on the episode about how he learned from that experience and used it to secure his pro card the following year. We talk about the disciplines it takes to become successful in life, and where better to learn that than in the sport that requires the most discipline in the world.What a great interview with wise words and advice about being passionate and disciplined. Follow him on his widely followed Instagram and YouTube @beezyphysique ______________As promised, here's a link to a sign up for our affiliate program where you can earn 25% commission on each referral sale you make, 20% off discount code for yourself, and a 10% off discount code for you friends, family, and followers. Click here to sign up______________Shop our latest products on our website!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett interview Adam Krueger, a driven and passionate individual, with multiple businesses and huge goals; however, it wasn't always that way.Krueger grew up with two deficiencies. One was a growth hormone deficiency where his body couldn't produce enough growth hormone to naturally grow, and if having that wasn't enough, he was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder called Neutropenia. Only 0.000006 people have it and Krueger was forced into this battle through his early years. Neutropenia is an abnormally low number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood. Neutropenia, if severe, significantly increases the risk of life-threatening infection. After years of fighting deficiencies and bullying, he hit a point of time in his life where he experienced depression. He needed to find a purpose. That was when he turned to fitness after his crazy opportunity to spend time with Greg O'Gallagher, which we talk about during the interview. He now has multiple businesses geared towards improving your life. You can follow his accounts: @adamkrueger_ and @xtensivepotentialVisit our website for merch and give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook @underdog_brand and follow our podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogs. Our podcast is also on YouTube - The Underdog Brand.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated!Listen here on Apple Podcasts

On this episode of Behind the Underdogs, the guys talk the potential repercussions of a failed large contract in pro sports, how that translates across each sport, our take on various contract deals, the short term and long term effect of taking a pay cut, the mental side of playing with no fans, and much more.Although we didn't have on a special guest, it was a great opinionated chat amongst three athletes who share their take on several different aspects of pro sports.Visit our website for merch and give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook @underdog_brand and follow our podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogs. Our podcast is also on YouTube - The Underdog Brand.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated!Listen here on Apple Podcasts

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett discuss the topic of the day - What we do to disconnect from the grind to recover and stay hungry.Today's guest, Scott Lutrus, made it to the top in football, playing in the NFL for a few years before taking on a new challenge and entering the most competitive market, the fitness industry. Lutrus grew up and attended high school in Brookfield, Connecticut. He was named to the all-state team by the New Haven Register during his senior year, and was named the 2006 Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year after rushing for 2,017 yards and 34 touchdowns, as well as 63 tackles and four interceptions (two returned for touchdowns). He was ranked as a two-star recruit. Lutrus played college football at the University of Connecticut. He was the first player since 1999 to be named the Big East Defensive Player of the Week in back-to-back weeks, and after the season he was named to the Freshman All-America team. In 2008, he led the team in tackles at the same position and was named to the All-Big East second team. In 2009 and 2010, a recurring neck injury kept him sidelined for eight games, a topic we discuss thoroughly to hear how he coped and responded.Lutrus was projected to go as high as the fifth round in the 2011 NFL Draft but ended up being undrafted, and he was considered one of the top undrafted players available. After the 2011 NFL lockout ended, Lutrus was quickly signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a middle linebacker. After his stint In the NFL, he immediately found his passion in the fitness industry, vowing to create the healthiest, most effective supplements on the market with Blue Ribbon Nutrition. You can follow Scott on Instagram @scottlutrus and his company, Blue Ribbon Nutrition @blueribbonnutritionVisit our website for merch and give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook @underdog_brand and follow our podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogs.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated!

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Colin Cunningham, and Dylan Schuett discuss the topic of the day - If we could pick anyone to mentor us, past or present, who would it be and why?Our initial guest that we were expecting to have on could not make the interview, so we improvised and had a good friend of ours, Clark Kerner, on for today's episode. Clark Is the epitome of sticking to your path. His passion is hockey. Unlike most, he embraces the journey instead of solely desiring the end goal. He committed to play division 1 college hockey at a young age but unfortunately, the school de-committed him. Clark was just coming off a very serious injury that had him sleeping in a reclining chair for the better half of a year. He talks about his experience coming off of a major injury, his love for the journey, his ability to keep a cool mind during the whole process, and much more. Not by chance, the day he lost his D1 commit, he went out and put on his A-performance, proving his ability to keep a level head. He put up two points in that day's game. He continues to fight for the game he loves and we are confident this underdog story will be one that comes out on top. Visit our website for merch and give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook @underdog_brand and follow our podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogs.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated!

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Colin Cunningham, and Dylan Schuett discuss the topic of the day - what do we do when we lack motivation? From motivational videos to setting examples, the guys cover every aspect of motivation in their lives.This episode's guest, Leo Sammarelli, former Golden Gloves champion, Provincial boxing champion, and National boxing champion, has the definition of an underdog story. Despite his quite successful early career in boxing, he faced a couple of major roadblocks that would destroy 99% of individuals. One, his father passed away. Two, a couple of years later he suffered a major spinal cord injury after being shot four times. Leo refused to give in. he now strives to become a Paralympian and created Westcoast Wheelchair Adaptive Boxing, a Non-profit Organization based out of Vancouver, British Columbia.You can follow him on Instagram @sammarelli and you can follow Westcoast Wheelchair @wwadaptiveboxing and you can visit their website at www.wwaboxing.com. Click here for a short documentary about him on YouTube! Visit our website for merch and give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook @underdog_brand and follow our podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogs.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated!

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Dylan Schuett, and Colin Cunningham discuss the topic of the day - How do we utilize the power of communication? The guys talk about their past experiences, the importance of communication in many forms, and touch on the correlation with topics such as mental health and leadership.This episode's guest, Brandon Bussi, plays Division 1 College hockey at Western Michigan and talks about his rollercoaster of a journey to get there. From tier 3 junior hockey to tier 1, to top 3 goalies in tier 1, to NHL development camp, to Western Michigan. His story teaches resiliency, self-confidence, but most importantly, happiness. He puts emphasis on how happiness is the only reason he is where he is today. "If you're not happy it's not really worth it."Visit our website The Underdog Brand for merch and more info such as our brand's mission and give us a follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @underdog_brand and follow our podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogs.Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it Is very much appreciated!

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Dylan Schuett, and Colin Cunningham discuss the topic of the day - How can our attitude elevate but also destroy our performance?This episode's guest, Bret Manning, played Division 3 College Football at Springfield College before he transferred to UConn to play Division 1. He then went on to play in the UFL and AFL where he won another championship. He talks about how he separated himself from everyone else in D3 to get to D1, how he caught the eyes of coaches in the pro ranks, how he coped with the NFL lockout in 2011, and much more.Visit www.theunderdogbrand.com to shop our merch and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @underdog_brand

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Dylan Schuett, and Colin Cunningham discuss the topic of the day - What is it going to be like having no fans at sporting events / how are athletes going to react?This episode's guest, Jaime Turrentine, played Division I College Soccer at St. Mary's in California and continued playing semi-pro in Ireland post-college. She talks about her journey through her soccer career, from the pitfalls of having to bounce around from team to team as a young athlete to now leading her semi-pro team at 25 years old. Her underdog story epitomizes staying patient throughout your journey, steering clear from the negativity and doubt from others.Visit our website for more content and merchandise at www.theunderdogbrand.combut most importantly, follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett give their opinions on the topic of the day - Are seasons really going to start on time/are analysts overestimating start times?This episode's guest, Cam Doomany, talks about overcoming the stereotypical "inexperience" of a young 23-year-old. From player to coach, Cam started off playing goalie growing up but found a passion for coaching earlier than most.Visit our website for more content and merchandise at www.theunderdogbrand.combut most importantly, follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!