Underdog
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsUnderdog stories are legacies that never die. Tune in every Tuesday to discover underdogs who persevered and overcame the adversity they faced. Hear their stories. Be inspired. Find the will to never give up.
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38: Cure Blindness with Dr. Geoff Tabin
September 04, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBDr. Geoff Tabin is a professor at Stanford University and is on a mission to eradicate unnecessary blindness from all corners of the globe. This Doctor of Ophthalmology co-founded the Cure Blindness Project which began in the Himalayan region and has restored vision to over 625,000 people worldwide. Dr. Tabin is also the fourth person in the world to summit the tallest peak on all seven continents. In this episode: Getting through Yale (undergrad), Oxford (master's), and Harvard (doctorate)...
37: Restoration After Divorce with Kyle Oxford
August 28, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 58.5 MBKyle Oxford experienced the pain of divorce especially after he tried multiple times to keep it together. The pain of infidelity can be unbearable. Kyle turned to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain in self-destructive behavior. However, through the help of a buddy and a new female companion, he put those activities behind and regained self-confidence in himself and love once more. In this episode: Dreams for marriage Discovering a spouse's infidelity: How do you respond? Fighting for lo...
36: Brute Bionic Strength with Stephen Moore
August 21, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 46.8 MBIt was love at first lift for Stephen Moore after he finished his first workout in the weight room. He fell in love with powerlifting and dreamed that he would compete in the strongman competitions one day. However, one day he was hit by another vehicle while on his motorcycle and lost his leg below the knee in surgery. A lost leg did not stop Stephen and he went on to not only compete in the strongman competition, but win a few of them, too. In this episode: The passion for fitness and str...
35: Burning Ironman with Shay Eskew
August 14, 2018 07:00 - 39 minutes - 41.6 MBShay Eskew is ranked in the top 1% of the world in the Ironman endurance race. He was burned on 35% of his body at 8 years old. He endured over 35 surgeries throughout his lifetime to become the athlete and motivational speaker that he is today. In this episode: 35% of burns on body turns to 65% with no insurance Ear amputation with no pain medicine and relearning how to lift his arm over his head after three years of rehab The drive to become an athlete so that people discover your sto...
34: Run Forrest Run with Rob Pope
August 07, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBRob Pope was inspired by the movie Forrest Gump and decided to retrace Forrest's steps. Rob is the only man in history to run across the United States four times. This Englishman ran 422 days and over 15,000 miles to earn his stripes as the real life Forrest Gump. After all, he just felt like runnin! In this episode: Intrigued to do what no one has ever done before The unwavering support of a girlfriend and the comfort of Jenny Each step of the journey across America ... 4 times Raisi...
33: Trafficked with Toni McKinley
July 31, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBToni McKinley is a counselor and a guest speaker, and was a victim of sex trafficking when she was a child. Toni overcame manipulation by men and a lack of trust in anyone to become a pillar of hope in her community. She is a part of many organizations that work to stop trafficking and rehabilitate girls who have been victimized. Her non-profit, Survivor Sisters Leadership Program, is made up of previous victims of this trade that mentor incarcerated girls who are locked up due to crimes the...
32: Drug Addict Turned Entrepreneur
July 24, 2018 07:00 - 48 minutes - 50.7 MBKacey Gorringe was addicted to drugs throughout most of his life and could not break the habit until he was arrested for drug possession. During his short stay in jail he finally decided to come clean and leave a life full of heroin and cocaine behind. He received the blessing of a lifetime to return to college, earn his degree, and found a great job right out of school. However, he felt a deeper calling for his life and left his six-figure job behind to pursue his own business. He packed up...
31: Gaining Weight to Empathize
July 17, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 43.4 MBDrew Manning is the founder of Fit2Fat2Fit and has influenced millions around the world as a personal trainer. Drew had a radical idea to give up his fitness lifestyle and become obese on purpose within 6 months to better empathize with his clients struggles in losing weight. He returned to his natural weight and lifestyle with a better perspective within a matter of months of returning to a steady diet and hitting the gym. Drew not only shares what he learned about fitness, but what he lear...
30: Fiercely Facing Abuse with Carolyn Bostrack
July 12, 2018 02:52 - 42 minutes - 42.9 MBCarolyn Bostrack is a single mother of three wonderful children, a phd, an author, a keynote speaker, and an advocate for many different organizations within her community. She was sexually abused and emotionally abused as a child and throughout her teenage years. This horrible dynamic and resulting image of love led her into an abusive and manipulative marriage. After the birth of her daughter she found the courage to leave her ex-husband and begin a new life with a new definition of "uncon...
29: Beaten to Death and Beating the Odds
July 03, 2018 07:00 - 45 minutes - 46.2 MBKelubia Mabatah was an outstanding tennis player in high school and in college before he went pro. When his career ended he moved to Africa to work for his father's business. One night he was brutally attacked by four armed men who left him to die for reasons that are still unknown. Kel survived through four brain surgeries and had to relearn how to walk and how to talk again. In this episode: The sport of tennis and why it is beloved by Kel The night of the attack ... what happened? Pe...
28: Front Row Life with Jon Vroman
June 26, 2018 07:00 - 57 minutes - 64.6 MBJon Vroman inspires others to Live Life In The Front Row™ by teaching the art of moment making. He is an award-winning speaker, #1 bestselling author of The Front Row Factor, podcast host and founder of Front Row Foundation, a charity creating front row experiences for individuals who brave life-threatening illnesses. In this episode: How to learn the art of being interested and interesting Why Rudy is the best inspirational movie ever A soul check: How do I give back and contribute to ...
27: Billions in Real Estate with Harry Patten
June 19, 2018 07:00 - 24 minutes - 25.5 MBHarry Patten is the foremost buyer and seller of rural and recreational land in the United States and is the owner of National Land Partners LLC. He started his journey as a child in Vermont traveling with his dad who was a suit salesman. He learned the art of selling from his father and became fascinated with real estate. His net worth is in the billions and he is a dedicated philanthropist. In this episode: Rags to riches, how he got from pennies and nickels to over a billion dollars in n...
26: Custodian Work Meets Lifelong Achievement
June 12, 2018 07:00 - 47 minutes - 51.2 MBMichael Vaudreuil lost everything in the 2008 recession and took the best opportunity in front of him at the time which was a custodian position at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He took classes by day and cleaned floors by night over 8 years to earn his degree in mechanical engineering. His story went viral and he was immediately hired by a huge aerospace engineering company right after college. In this episode: The effects of the 2008 financial crisis How unconditional support in a ma...
25: Marine to Olympian with Jimmy Sides
May 22, 2018 07:00 - 31 minutes - 32.5 MBJimmy Sides was serving the United States in the Marine Corps in Afghanistan when a bomb exploded and left him without his right arm and without vision in his left eye. This led him to find a new way to serve his country and he eventually became a Paralympic Snowboarder for the United States in South Korea in 2018. In this episode: What is it like to be an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician? The bomb exploded - now what? Deciding to amputate another part of your arm Picking up ev...
24: Father of Aerobics with Dr. Kenneth Cooper
May 15, 2018 07:00 - 44 minutes - 47.9 MBDr. Cooper coined the term "aerobics" and began the fitness and exercise revolution. But, when he first started he was ridiculed by the medical community, and was told that he was going to harm people and not help people. Well, Dr. Cooper proved them wrong, has traveled all over the world, wrote numerous best selling books, and has led countless people to a healthy life. In this episode: How he proved aerobic exercise equals longevity Trailblazing the medical field Overcoming critical e...
23: One Leg Up On Life
May 08, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 42.6 MBChristy is one of six Air Force pilots to return to the sky after an amputation and is the first female of the group. She lost her leg in a boating accident and discusses her amazing comeback story. She is also the founder of One Leg Up On Life Foundation which provides prosthetics to the poor in Haiti. In this episode: Reacting and surviving after a tragic event Why she never doubted that she would return to the skies Fighting through rehab and adjusting to life with a prostethic leg ...
22: Officer Down but Never Out with Matt Pearce
May 01, 2018 07:00 - 45 minutes - 45.8 MBMatt Pearce is a police officer for the city of Fort Worth, Texas. He was shot 5 times by a wanted criminal in a heated pursuit. He should have died as many major organs were hit, yet he survived and returned to the police force after 20 months of recovery. In this episode: Chasing down the suspect How to survive with split-second decision making skills Fighting through recovery with goals in mind Why reaching out to others who have gone through similar circumstances is so beneficial ...
21: Tell Your Heart to Beat Again
April 24, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBCancer is devastating at any age but especially for someone at 16 years old. Beating that cancer over a couple of years to only have it relapse back into your life is even more devastating. But what if the brutality of the cancer drugs that were concocted to save your life also led to the poisoning of your heart? Shae Brown beat cancer twice and then she was told that she needed a heart transplant. She survived all three and crossed the finish line of the Chicago Marathon side-by-side with h...
20: Mount Everest with Sophia Danenberg
April 17, 2018 05:19 - 47 minutes - 47.3 MBDownload Podcast Sophia Danenberg is the first black woman and the first African American woman to summit Mount Everest successfully. She is a Harvard graduate, an avid climber, and has a successful career with Boeing. She shares her story on Everest and what it was like to find success on the tallest mountain in the world. In this episode: How do you prepare your body for 29,000 feet above sea level The difference between pushing yourself and making wise decisions How to plan ahead a...
19: World Records at 100 Years Old
April 10, 2018 07:00 - 31 minutes - 32.3 MBOrville Rogers started to run at the age of 50 and shattered 15 world records in between the ages of 90 and 100. He is the fastest 100 year old to ever live. He was recently featured on SportsCenter and continues to defy father time with an exceptional active lifestyle. In this episode: Serving in WWII and training WWII pilots Orville's best flight stories and missions Beginning his running career at the age of 50 Shattering 15 racing World Records The Rivalry - racing against Dixon...
18: Unshattered After Sepsis with Carol Decker
April 03, 2018 07:00 - 37 minutes - 41.1 MBDownload Podcast On June 10, 2008, Carol Decker was like any other expectant mother: full of anticipation and eagerly awaiting the arrival of her second child. But in a matter of hours, a massive infection had her fighting for her life. The infection resulted in the amputation of three limbs and blindness.Carol has battled intense pain, despair and frustration - but now she is embarking upon a new career as a motivational speaker helping others deal with similar challenges. In this episode...
17: Million Dollar Advice with Rock Thomas
March 27, 2018 07:00 - 50 minutes - 52.9 MBSelf-made millionaire, bestselling author & world renowned speaker Rock Thomas skyrocketed to success, earning awards, shattering records, and becoming one of the top fifty realtors in the world after starting from humble beginnings as a poor farm boy in Canada. Searching for more meaning in a life filled with achievements, he traveled the world, studying one-on-one with the world’s best teachers, including masterminds of growth like Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Wayne Dyer, and more....
Keeping Promises with Alex Sheen
March 20, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 35.7 MBDownload Podcast Alex Sheen is the founder of Because I Said I Would which is a charity focused on making, keeping, and fulfilling promises no matter how small or how large the magnitude. Alex was touched by his father's word to always keep his promises so he decided to pass on that legacy by forming a charity that challenges others to do the same. He has received a considerable amount of publicity including a recent sit-down interview with Megyn Kelly on NBC and discusses his journey with ...
15: B.I.G. Love with Jessica Phillips
March 13, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes - 41.9 MBDownload Podcast Jessica Phillips is the founder of BIG Love Cancer Care which is an organization that assists children cancer patients and their families in their greatest time of need. She created this mission after the loss of her daughter, Brooke, to cancer. Brooke's love lives on and continues to grow as more and more hospitals partner with BIG Love and the work & passion that they provide. In this episode: How a parent copes with their child's cancer diagnosis How to stay strong i...
Topping the Music Charts w/ Dre Murray
March 06, 2018 08:00 - 42 minutes - 45.8 MBDre Murray grew up in the hood of Houston and found a skill for stringing words together over big beats. He has attained much success in the rap industry but has done it in a way that allows him to be true and honest with himself. In this episode: Overcoming peer pressure from drugs The rap scene in Houston What it is like to land on top of the iTunes charts Rising above what society deems as popular Sticking true to what you believe after you receive unexpected success Dre can...
13: Imprisoned for Murder He Did Not Commit
February 27, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBMichael Morton was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison in 1987 for the murder of his wife. He spent nearly 25 years in prison before he was found innocent and exonerated. Michael is now a free man and shares what he learned behind about life behind bars. In this episode: Feeling powerless against the power of the State Life in prison - how to survive How to overcome the lies that people believe about you Finding God in prison Revenge to forgiveness Working with the Innoce...
12: Row Your Boat with Tori Murden McClure
February 20, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 41.7 MBDownload Podcast Tori is the first woman to ski across Antarctica and the first to row across the Atlantic Ocean. She faced heavy challenges from Mother Nature but found the will to never give up. She is currently the President at Spalding University in Kentucky and heavily involved in the community in Louisville. In this episode: Finding the importance of love and friendship in the middle of the ocean Overcoming the hardship of solitude Surviving through a hurricane The best moment...
11: From Startup to International Sales
February 13, 2018 08:00 - 22 minutes - 23.4 MBKim Overton is the founder of SPIbelt which stands for Small Personal Item Belt. This product was developed for runners but has a number of other functionalities as well. Kim takes us through her journey as a small startup company to how she grew and scaled her business internationally. In this episode: How to combine passion and vision to form a business Finding the entrepreneurial spirit at an early age How to rebound from a big financial loss How to grow & scale your business after...
10: Talking Life with America's Oldest Veteran
January 30, 2018 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBDownload Podcast Richard Overton served in World War II and is 111 years old! He is still living life to the fullest and shows no signs of slowing down. In this episode: The secret to life Serving in World War II Meeting President Obama and more Richard is currently living at home due to the generosity of others. Please support this American hero and donate to his 24/7 HomeCare expenses through his GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/Help-Richard-Overton and follow his life on In...
9: Third Degree Burns Before the World Race
January 23, 2018 08:00 - 46 minutes - 44.8 MBElisabeth Chauncey survived a horrible accident and almost lost her foot in the process. She had to overcome third-degree burns and relearn how to walk. Yet, that didn't stop her from completing the World Race and visiting 11 countries in 11 months. She used her scars to minister to others around the world. In this episode: How to never lose hope Wrestling with identity and what identity really means What does beauty look like? What a year long mission trip looks like Using the insi...
8: I Heard Urine Need of a Kidney
January 16, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 45 MBGraham McMillan was a perfect match to donate his kidney to Danny Kolzow and he surprised him with the news in a video that went viral on the Internet. Danny speaks in depth about this journey both before and after his kidney transplant and what Graham's willingness to give has meant to him. In this episode: What it looks like to wait a long time for a desperate need How to trust God for something bigger than yourself How to use adversity as the fuel toward a new cause of giving back ...
7: Winning Marathons with Brain Cancer
January 09, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 46.5 MBIram Leon has been battling brain cancer for seven years but it has yet to stop him from becoming an elite marathon runner who often places first or within the top 10 of the races he competes in. In addition, he competed in a lot of these races while pushing his daughter in a stroller! He has drawn international attention in the running community and sat down with Underdog to tell his story. In this episode: How he has decided to push back against brain cancer for the past 7 years How to ...
6: Olympics, Octagon, and Office
December 26, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBMatt Lindland takes us through his journey of humble beginnings in rural Oregon to becoming the #1 wrestler in the country in college and how that led to his Olympic Silver Medal and his career in the UFC. In the end he discusses how the lessons he learned in overcoming adversity helped him run a political campaign in Oregon and what his current full-time responsibility as a coach means to him now. In this episode: Learn how to set higher than normal goals Overcoming whatever life throws ...
5: Mason's Survival From Terrorist Attacks
December 19, 2017 08:00 - 43 minutes - 42.5 MBDownload Podcast Mason Wells was in the vicinity of three separate terrorist attacks in three different countries and was directly injured due to one bombing. He speaks about these unfortunate series of events, shares his road to recovery, and reflects upon what he learned from them and what he is doing to combat terrorism now. In this episode: We discuss - Why bad things happen to good people and why life seems unjust at times How to overcome and heal from devastating injuries How to...
4: Small Town Girl Means Big Business
December 12, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 51.3 MBDownload Podcast Alexis Teichmiller is a visionary and an entrepreneur. She wrote her first book in high school and launched her first business in college. She takes us through her entrepreneurial journey from the cornfields of Illinois to Nashville, Tennessee and she shares the lessons she learned along the way to never give up on her dreams. In this episode: Learn how to overcome the haters Pursue your dream at an early age How to stand up for yourself in and out of the workplace ...
3: Radical Forgiveness with Chris Singleton
December 05, 2017 08:00 - 27 minutes - 27.2 MBDownload Podcast Chris Singleton is a current minor league prospect for the Chicago Cubs, but he is better known for forgiving the man who took his mother's life. In this episode: Hear what forgiveness really looks like Learn how to turn the other cheek and not reciprocate hate with hate Learn how something positive can come out of a national tragedy Chris shares the strength it takes to carry on after the loss of a loved one You can follow Chris on Instagram @csingleton_2 and find...
Mexico to Canada with James Anderson
November 30, 2017 08:00 - 57 minutes - 58.6 MBDownload Podcast In this episode: James Anderson tells us what it was like to walk by himself from Mexico to Canada and the interactions with strangers he had along the way. You will hear: What it looks like to take a giant leap of faith What it is like to walk (many) miles in a homeless person's shoes About trusting God for help & provision in times of need About the real-life Forrest Gump Success is finding your calling and not letting fear stand in the way of it Many, many st...
1: Fighting Cancer with Phil Taylor
November 28, 2017 20:21 - 56 minutes - 54.2 MBDownload Podcast Our guest, Phil Taylor, explains the highs and lows he has experienced during his current fight with cancer. Hear how his perspective on his situation propels him to flourish in the midst of this strenuous battle. You will hear: Of the ability to find optimism in any situation The mindset it takes to overcome health-related adversity The decision to walk in faith no matter what happens