Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1.7K ratingsLilian Garcia is a history maker and barrier breaker who has solidified her name in sports, entertainment, wellness and mainstream media. This Spanish beauty is a multi-talented singer/songwriter, television personality & producer, 15-year WWE Host and NEW In-Cage Announcer for the Professional Fighters League (PFL) on ESPN. Lilian gives you an all-access pass to human interest stories with your favorite athletes, wellness experts, and entertainers. “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia” dives deep into how they got to where they are today, and the real- life challenges in making their dreams come true. Simply put, when you look up a “star” on Wikipedia, you only see the accomplishments, “Chasing Glory” shows what it took to earn them! It’s about to get Real, Raw & Inspiring every week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia”.
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Episodes
Carmella - Overcoming Shyness
April 02, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features WWE Superstar, Carmella. Lilian catches up with Ms. Money in the Bank to talk about her journey in the WWE and her quest to become Champion! In this exclusive episode, she opens up about her break up with WWE Superstar Big Cass, her struggles of living out of her car in Los Angeles, what she has learned about herself since becoming a superstar, overcoming her shyness, growing up the daughter of a wrestler, life on the road, her exper...
Jinder Mahal - Rebounding from Rock Bottom
March 26, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features WWE Superstar, Jinder Majal. Lilian sits down for an eye opening conversation with the WWE’s Jinder Majal. Lilian takes us behind the curtain to find out how this WWE star rebounded after being released from the WWE, and staging a comeback that would take him all the way to Wrestlemania! From tales of his early upbringing to his stories from Wrestling school, Jinder talks about his WWE Championship, almost facing Brock Lesnar, and the ...
Mandy Rose - Dealing with Being a Perfectionist
March 19, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 35 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features the WWE’s Mandy Rose. Lilian sits down for a very intimate conversation with WWE Superstar, Mandy Rose. Mandy gives us a rare glimpse into her personal life, the hard lessons she learned from being on Tough Enough & Total Divas, along with her relationship with Paige and Sonya Deville of Absolution! Mandy speaks about the pressure to prove herself in the WWE, her personal pressure to be perfect, and why it’s so hard to let her guard d...
Sonya Deville - Coming Out and Owning It
March 12, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features WWE Superstar Sonya Deville! In this interview, Sonya opens up like never before with never before heard stories! She chats with Lilian about her journey to the WWE, getting her big break on Tough Enough, coming out as the first openly gay woman in the WWE on national television, overcoming her personal family struggles, her passion for mixed martial arts, what it means to have Ronda Rousey join the WWE, what drives her on her chase fo...
AJ Styles - Staying Committed to Faith
March 05, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory features WWE Champion AJ Styles and dives deep into what drives this Smackdown superstar! Lilian talks with AJ about his childhood and the struggles of living in an abusive situation. He opens up about his religious faith, commitment to family, and his passion for wrestling. Plus you’ll get the real story behind leaving TNA, wrestling in Japan, and joining the WWE! Lilian gives you a look behind the curtain into AJ’s meteoric rise to becoming WWE Champion that i...
Stephanie McMahon - Handling Nepotism
February 26, 2018 11:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon! Stephanie chats with Lilian about her passion for the WWE, her long journey of getting into the family business, overcoming being bullied as a kid, struggles she has endured in the WWE, working in a male dominated industry, Ronda Rousey signing with the WWE, the Women’s Evolution, women headlining Wrestlemania, her husband Triple H, becoming a business leader/ philanthropist, and so much mor...
Nita Strauss - Overcoming Alcoholism
February 19, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBEpisode #30- This episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features superstar guitar player Nita Strauss! Nita chats with Lilian about her journey to becoming one of the top female guitarist in the world, discovering her passion for guitar, touring with rock legend Alice Cooper, overcoming addiction, overcoming shyness, achieving success in a male dominated industry, being honored with her own signature guitar, discovering her passion for fitness, playing with WWE star Chris Jericho, and m...
D-Von Dudley - Growing Up Without a Father to Raising 4 Boys
February 12, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features 2018 WWE Hall Of Fame Inductee D-Von Dudley opening the door on his incredible life journey; including the recent announcement of him being inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame Class of 2018 and what that means to him, the impact of the Dudley Boyz in the Attitude Era, how moving all over New York at a young age effected him and not having a relationship with his biological father, his passion toward his faith and the reason behind “Test...
Mickie James - Helping Others by Being Vulnerable
February 05, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 39 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features WWE Superstar Mickie James discussing her 20+ year career in pro wrestling, getting her start during the Attitude Era, her experience at the first ever Women's Royal Rumble where she locked up with old foe Trish Stratus, plus her career as a musician, how she overcame being molested, being honored at the Native American Music Awards, motherhood, the #metoo movement, and more! Plus, WWE HOF'er Trish Stratus returns to relive her experie...
Trish Stratus - The Importance of Preparation
January 29, 2018 09:00 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus! Trish chats with Lilian about her journey in the WWE, choosing between med-school and a career in professional wrestling, memorable moments, overcoming injuries, her transition to motherhood, being honored at RAW's 25th Anniversary, her passion for yoga, a special return in the first ever Women's Royal Rumble, and more!
Natalya, Carmella, & Bayley w/ Co-Host Becky Lynch
January 22, 2018 09:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features former Divas Champion, former Smackdown Women’s Champion and Total Divas star Natalya; Miss Money in the Bank Carmella; and former WWE RAW Women’s Champion & former NXT Women’s Champion Bayley - along with Special Co-Host, former Smackdown Women's Champion - Becky Lynch!! The Superstars get ready for the FIRST EVER Women's Royal Rumble this January 28th!!
WWE Raw 25th Anniversary Special
January 15, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features former WWE Superstars Mick Foley, Vickie Guerrero, Ivory, D-Von Dudley, and Torrie Wilson discussing WWE Raw's 25th Anniversary!
Former @WWE Champions Eve Torres, Kelly Kelly, & Melina Perez!
January 08, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features 3x Divas Champion & 2007 Diva Search Winner Eve Torres, former Divas Champion Kelly Kelly, 3x Women's Champion & 2x Divas Champion Melina Perez!! The former Superstars chat with Lilian about the first ever Women's Royal Rumble, Monday Night RAW's 25th Anniversary, the Mixed Match Challenge, and more!!
Former @WWE Champions Michelle, Victoria, Candice, Gail & Molly
January 01, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features 2x WWE Women's Champion & 2x Divas Champion Michelle McCool, 2x WWE Women's Champion, 5x TNA Knockouts Champion & TNA Knockouts Tag-Team Champion Victoria, WWE Women's Champion Candice Michelle, WWE Women's Champion, 7x TNA Knockouts Champion & Knockouts Tag-Team Champion Gail Kim, and 2x WWE Women's Champion & Hardcore Champion Molly Holly!! The former Superstars react to the announcement of the FIRST EVER Women's Royal Rumble coming ...
Best Of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia
December 25, 2017 09:00 - 2 hours - 81.6 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features EVERY GUEST EVER! Hear the most amazing clips from EVERY interview; The Bella Twins, Paige, Dave Bautista, Laila Ali, Dana Warrior, Nia Jax, Adam Greenberg, Alexa Bliss, Dev, Titus O’Neil, JR Martinez, Sheamus, Noah Galloway, Samoa Joe, Mama Bella, Sam Roberts, and Natalya!
Nia Jax
December 18, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features WWE Superstar Nia Jax discussing being inspired by her cousin Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at Wrestlemania 28, never before heard stories between the 2 of them, her incredible path to the WWE, revealing how she was once in an abusive relationship and how she overcame it, her career as a plus-size model which included being in New York Fashion Week, her experience on Total Divas, her bestie Alexa Bliss, and more!
Paige
December 11, 2017 09:00 - 2 hours - 56.2 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory With Lilian Garcia features WWE Superstar Paige discussing her life in the squared circle and beyond! In an exclusive 90-minute interview, Paige opens up about being raised in a wrestling family, her relationship with her mother and father, starting her career at 13 years old, balancing her personal and professional life, her suspension from WWE, her sex tape leak, battles with drugs and alcohol, sour relationships, suffering a career threatening neck injury, ...
Mama Bella
December 04, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory With Lilian Garcia features Mama Bella - Kathy Laurinaitis! In her first interview EVER, the mother of the Bella Twins discusses being WWE's favorite mom, being raised on a produce farm, getting pregnant at 18 years old with the twins, living with nuns, overcoming bad relationships, Brie's miracle birth, Nikki's abduction scare, her experience on Total Divas and Total Bellas, the Twins' growth, defining her own success, and more!
Brie Bella
November 27, 2017 09:00 - 2 hours - 56.5 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory With Lilian Garcia features TWO exclusive interviews with Brie Bella - THEN & NOW! Brie describes life growing up with twin sister Nikki, overcoming bullying, being initially denied at Diva Search, embracing life in the WWE, adjusting to motherhood, her relationship with fellow WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan, their fight to return to the ring, and more!
Nikki Bella
November 20, 2017 09:01 - 2 hours - 55.6 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory With Lilian Garcia features WWE Superstar Nikki Bella discussing her life in the wrestling world and beyond! Nikki discusses her bond with twin sister Brie, nearly turning pro in soccer, battling depression during her parents divorce, fighting off an abductor, her engagement to John Cena, how Dancing with the Stars has changed her life, her experience on Total Divas and Total Bellas, her new wine label, overcoming a serious neck injury, her desire for a comeba...
Sam Roberts
November 13, 2017 09:01 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory With Lilian Garcia features WWE personality Sam Roberts! Sam and Lilian start the show breaking down Survivor Series! Sam discusses his journey to becoming the voice of the fan, his work with the WWE Panel, his radio show on SiriusXM, life growing up, working in pro wrestling entertainment, how he decided to pursued his dream in the WWE, and more!
Noah Galloway
November 06, 2017 09:01 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBIn this special Veteran's Day episode of Chasing Glory With Lilian Garcia features Army Veteran and motivational speaker Noah Galloway! Noah chronicles the tale of his second deployment to Iraq where he was severely injured in an IED attack, losing both his left arm above the elbow and left leg above the knee. Noah discusses joining the Army after 9/11, the experiences of his horrific attack, going through an extended period of depression and addictions, turning to fitness, "living with no ex...
Natalya
October 30, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory With Lilian Garcia features TWO exclusive interviews with Natalya - THEN & NOW! Natty discusses life growing up in the Hart family, her path to becoming a Superstar herself, overcoming anorexia at a young age, her relationship with fellow wrestler TJ Wilson, her recent turn as a heel, experiences on Total Divas, her fight to get back as the Women's Champ, and more!
Charlotte Flair
October 23, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory With Lilian Garcia features Charlotte Flair discussing her rise as a WWE Superstar, the health of her father Ric Flair, becoming an author, being compared to her father, overcoming abusive relationships, her brother Reid Flair's tragic death, adapting to the wrestling business, her fight for a SmackDown Title, working with Natalia, and more!
Titus O'Neil
October 16, 2017 08:01 - 2 hours - 58.3 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory With Lilian Garcia features Titus O'Neil discussing his role as a WWE Superstar, growing up with his mother, finding out the truth about his mother at seventeen, his love of philanthropy, his close friendship with Dave Bautista, how he joined FCW, adapting to the wrestling business, his reaction to being suspended, his opportunity to do a TED Talk, and more!
Dana Warrior
October 09, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features Dana Warrior discussing her first encounter with The Ultimate Warrior, overcoming bullying and her fathers criticism, what sparked her eating disorder during high school, fitness saving her life, the tragic passing of her husband, WWE introducing The Warrior Award and what it means to her, her love for the loyal WWE fans, her passion of writing, and more!
Alicia Fox
October 02, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia WWE Superstar Alicia Fox discusses the beginning of her WWE career, growing up seeing her mother abused, feeling embarrassed sometimes about her career, her struggle with dating, how it felt becoming the first and only African American Divas Champion, seeing herself on Total Divas, her mother living on the streets, her past relationship with Wade Barrett, and more!
Adam Greenberg
September 25, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features former MLB Player Adam Greenberg discussing his "One At-Bat", the tragic incident taking place in his first Major League appearance with the Chicago Cubs, getting closure with the pitcher, his journey and determination to make it back, overcoming injuries and depression, his defining moment with R.A. Dicky, the accomplishments made with his business Lurong Living, and more!
Dev
September 18, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBThis episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features Dev's transition from athlete to musician, how she was introduced to The Cataracs, putting her education on hold to pursue her dreams, being broke and almost giving up, her rapid rise to fame with "Like a G6", her troublesome lawsuit with her management, her high-risk pregnancy and overcoming her daughters health complications, Dev's sophomore studio album - "I Only See You When I'm Dreamin'", and more! In celebration of WWE's Mae Youn...
JR Martinez
September 11, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis 9/11 special episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features Army Veteran JR Martinez's journey of overcoming adversity, his experience and win on Dancing With The Stars, growing up with a single parent, overcoming his mothers abuser, finding father figures throughout his life, why he chose the Army, remembering 9/11, the fateful incident that changed his life and face forever, his special connection to his late sister, his unique message to spread positivity and more. In remembranc...
Alexa Bliss
September 04, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBWWE Superstar Alexa Bliss is the special guest on a brand new episode of PodcastOne's Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia. In an intimate discussion, Alexa Bliss talks about growing up as an athlete, her start in the WWE, her struggle with anorexia throughout the years and overcoming the disease, the challenge of transitioning from cheerleader to WWE Superstar, her shocking draft to the main roster, how she learned to cut perfect promos, her engagement with Buddy Murphy, how she utilizes her WWE...
Sheamus
August 28, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory, Lilian Garcia invites WWE Superstar Sheamus to discuss the highs and lows of the industry, his love for the physical side of the business, his decision to return as a heel and the new look he sported, his diet regime, why some have said he is reckless in the ring, and his special connection with Anthony Cesaro, and more!
Laila Ali
August 21, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 38 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory, Lilian Garcia invites undefeated professional boxer Laila Ali to discuss her fathers involvement with WWE, hosting American Gladiator with Hulk Hogan, growing up and rebelling, her experience in juvenile hall, overcoming molestation as a child, dealing with discrimination from other female boxers, her future goals, and more!
Samoa Joe
August 14, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory, Lilian Garcia invites WWE Superstar Samoa Joe to discuss working at a young age to help support his family, his achievement of joining the WWE, debuting in NXT, dealing with past rejection, doubting himself throughout his career, the love from his fans that helped him persevere, and more!
Dave Bautista Part 2
August 07, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory, Lilian Garcia invites former WWE Superstar and actor Dave Bautista to discuss what went wrong with his relationship with WWE, his struggle with social anxiety, growing up and getting into trouble with gangs, his estranged relationship with his father, his transition from wrestler to actor, and more!
Dave Bautista
July 31, 2017 08:01 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode of Chasing Glory, Lilian Garcia invites former WWE Superstar and actor Dave Bautista to reflect on his career in the WWE, why he chose to leave the company, how he met his wife, his role in Guardians of the Galaxy, his move to the big screen, what he had to sacrifice along the way, and more!