REAL LIFE Episodes
#126 - The Long Way Home | The Cody Walter Story
Cody Walter knows that the path to purpose is rarely a straight line. After losing his father at age four, serving in the Army Reserves, and battling a debilitating depression while chasing "hustle culture," Cody realized his...
#125 - The Sunshine After the Storm | The Story of Britt Bickhart
Britt "Sunshine" Bickhart returns to share the brutal reality behind the fighter’s life, detailing a chaotic 20-month journey from a pro debut victory to a devastating loss and a career-halting ACL tear. We explore the "darkness" she faced when she couldn't run for nine months, dissecting the menta…
#124 - Undefeated, Broken, & Recharged | The Jake Lowry Story
Jake Lowry possesses a resume most fighters dream of: NCAA All-American, BJJ Black Belt, and an undefeated pro MMA record. But after 20 years of grinding in the trenches, his body hit a wall in 2021 that skill couldn't fix, t...
#121 - The Unkillable: Cheating Death 4 Times to Save Others | The Ad…
Adrian Van Balen III is the definition of unkillable, having survived four brain tumors, three craniotomies, and 57 rounds of radiation. After losing his father to a heart attack at just 54, Adrian refused to retreat, instead...
#119 - Turning Trauma into Armor: The Erica Amoroso Story
Erica Amoroso is a walking contradiction: a compassionate Special Ed teacher by day and a fierce Jiu-Jitsu competitor by night. After carrying the weight of severe childhood trauma until the age of 25, she broke the cycle and...
#118 - Cut from the Roster, Built for the Courtroom: The Jacob Rosnic…
From getting cut from the D1 baseball roster to launching his own firm just one year after passing the bar, Jacob Rosnick embodies the ultimate "Walk-On Mindset." We explore how he channeled the grit developed in Weirton, WV ...
#115 - The One With Ferdaws "Bobby Murda" Nayimi
From the conflict of Afghanistan to the disciplined chaos of the cage, undefeated pro MMA fighter Ferdaws "Bobby Murda" Nayimi joins us to break down the true Art of War. With a flawless combined record of 11-0, Ferdaws opens...
#113 - The One With Johnny Spell
In this episode of "The Relentless Project," we welcome Pittsburgh's own Johnny Spell, a pro boxer with an impressive 11-2 record, fresh off a recent unanimous decision victory. Johnny opens up about his journey from the streets of Pittsburgh to the boxing ring, sharing how his early life experienc…
#87 - The One With Jillian Scacchi
In this episode of "The Relentless Project," we sit down with author and fitness enthusiast Jillian Scacchi, who shares her journey from a big Italian family in Cleveland to becoming a passionate cycle instructor in Pittsburgh. Jillian opens up about the pivotal moment in her life when she chose to…
#78 - The One With Rick Steigerwald
Join us on "The Relentless Project" as we explore the no-nonsense journey of Rick Steigerwald, the Pennsylvania Athletic Commissioner and former boxer. From starting in the boxing ring at a young age to refereeing over 500 matches, including world title fights, Rick's career is a testament to resil…
#75 - The One With Andy J Gonzalez
In this episode of "The Relentless Project," we sit down with Andy J Gonzalez, an entrepreneur and brand manager, who shares his compelling journey from a small town in Chester, West Virginia. Despite early health challenges and the profound impact of his mother's passing, Andy navigated various jo…
#63 - The One With Jon Thomas (Tap Cancer Out)
In this episode of "The Relentless Project," we talk with Jon Thomas, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and founder of Tap Cancer Out. Jon shares his journey, inspired by his nephew Michael's cancer battle, to create a movement that uses the Jiu-Jitsu community to fight cancer. We discuss the challe…
#54 - The One With Judd (Know H.O.W. Dynamics)
Judd, an active law enforcement officer and the founder of Know H.O.W. Dynamics shares his journey from a close-knit upbringing in Pittsburgh to becoming a law enforcement officer and self-defense instructor. Judd reveals the...
#52 - The One With Evandro Nunes
We sit down with Evandro Nunes to explore his transformative journey from the streets of São Paulo to becoming a profound voice in martial arts. Evandro shares insights on his early encounters with jiu-jitsu, the pivotal mome...
#51 - The One With Ryan Trainor
Ryan Trainor, founder of "Arc Readiness" talks about the importance of training, pushing yourself, and how being prepared can lead you to a successful life. Use discount code "Relentless" at checkout for 10% off training, mer...
#22 - The One With Iron Mike
Son, brother, Marine, Iron Man finisher, skydiver, professional fun haver. Iron Mike shares his story and the method behind his madness on his keys to living a fulfilling life. Send us a text Support the show The path to succ...
#3 - The One With Officer Schrec
Officer Schrec shares the harrowing story of being shot in the line of duty and the resilience needed to overcome the pain, negative thoughts, and self-doubt. Schrec's story of courage and resilience in the face of a near-dea...
#2 - The One With Devon Siegfried
Devon Siegfried, an active Law Enforcement Officer, talks with us about his journey to becoming a pro boxer, and the struggles he encountered along the way. Send us a text Support the show The path to success is RELENTLESS. T...