The Grind and Gain Show: Life Stories from Winners

In this week's episode, we've gathered seven people from various backgrounds and beliefs to force some tough conversation in an effort to ultimately continue the focus on Black Lives Matter.  We discuss kneeling during the national anthem, Black Lives Matter versus All Lives Matter, white privilege, systemic racism, anti-racism, and how we can promote overall change.  Guests include Tameka Rish from Project Light, Josh Po...

In this week's episode, Jonny and Andrew shoot the breeze about recent episodes, working out, and our recent Black Lives Matter recording which releases next week.  We dive into Jonny's recent workout program and he explains his approach to intermittent fasting.  Jonny is down 13 lbs and feeling great so his program is working.  Andrew shares about his recent discovery of renowned 'bio-hacker' Ben Greenfield and his ...

In this week's episode, Tee Martin joins the show to share his journey from National Champion, to the NFL, to where he is at today; back at his alma mater as the Assistant Head Coach of Tennessee football.  We spend the first 20 minutes discussing what is happening in the country and how we can all be a part of the solution.  Tee gives us some insight into what the University of Tennessee is doing to help combat systemic ...

We sit down with San Francisco Giants starter Tyler Beede.  Tyler is one of a few players that has been drafted in the first round...twice.  We discuss what it was like turning down the first-round offer out of high school in lieu of attending arguably the best baseball college in the country; Vanderbilt University.  In 2014, Tyler helped Vanderbilt win the College World Series and then was the 14th overall pick of t...

In episode 23, we sit down with retired Green Beret Kevin Peterson.  Kevin shares how he got into the military and the route that led him into the Special Forces.  The Green Berets' overall mission is to help train and build guerilla units in war-torn territories so they can ultimately defend themselves.   In accomplishing this mission, Kevin shares some of the hurdles he faced in various parts of the world incl...

In this week's episode, we sit down with the CEO of Xendurance Jason St. Clair.  Jason's journey began playing sports.  While his true passions lie in extreme sports, Jason was naturally very good at baseball even making Team USA and also playing professionally within the Tampa Bay Rays organization.  After his baseball career, he became an agent where he continued to build great relationships and learned that he enj...

In this episode, we sit down with 13-year war veteran Chris Fettes.  Chris was a sniper for the US Navy Seals Team 6 where he was involved in over 170 missions during his tenure.  Chris explains how the events of 9/11 moved him to join the armed forces because he wanted to make an impact.  He also walks us through BUD/S training, shares what motivated him to stick it out, and explains how he became a sniper.  We...

In episode twenty we sit down with former Two Star Major General Albert Crawford who shares valuable life experience from his 92 years of living.  General Crawford graduated from the West Point Military Academy in 1950 and eventually lead the Electronics Division of the Army.  While in the military he learned discipline, structure, the value of mentorship, and worked on utilizing the first computers in the tactical army. ...

With the 23rd pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected Evan Engram from Ole Miss.  Evan joins The Grind and Gain Show to share his journey from somewhat un-noticed by colleges to headlines on draft day.  Evan attributes his success to his work ethic and determination which he credits his mother for helping guide him on the right path and laying the groundwork for excellence.  We discuss Evan's recent ...

Former collegiate head baseball coach Sky Smeltzer reflects on his 16-year career at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona.  During his tenure, he won Coach of the Year five times, developed several current MLB players, and ended up with an overall winning percentage of .664.  We discuss Sky's approach to recruiting and he provides some insight on how that has evolved.  Sky relives his stint coaching the Junior USA Ba...

Dr. Leo Moore is the Chief Physician for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.  Dr. Leo explains the purpose of his new social media account @thepracticalmd and his goal of helping set the facts straight for medical topics.  We learn about his journey from high school on and discuss the difference from his residency at Yale to his current role on the West Coast.  Dr. Leo discusses quarantine and best pr...

Dr. Will joins the show again.  We revisit our progress from the Body by Science workout and then Dr. Will introduces us to the book The Power of When.  The Power of When is written by Dr. Michael Breus and breaks human beings into what he calls 'chronotypes.'  Each chronotype is associated with an animal; lion, bear, wolf, and dolphin.  Based on your chronotype, The Power of When describes when are the best tim...

In this episode, we sit down with Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly.  Merrill's journey to the MLB included being drafted three separate times, playing four seasons in Korea, and finally getting signed to a deal with his hometown team.  We also get Merrill's take on Opening Day being postponed due to the Coronavirus.  MLB players are basically back in their off-season routines again with no concrete...

In the first episode with Dr. Will as a new monthly host, we ask him how to stay in shape with limited time to workout.  Dr. Will's answer is based on a book called Body by Science written by Doug McGuff.  Dr. Will breaks down the science behind the weekly, 12-minute workout, that has multiple benefits including muscle gains, trimming fat, and increased cardiovascular health.  Sounds too good to be true, but it's all...

Awesome interview with the most tenured Chicago Bear of all time, Patrick Mannelly.  Patrick explains how he found the long-snapping position, what it was like to play 16 years in the NFL, and describes what set the 2007 Bears apart from the other teams he played on.  We also get a glimpse into some of the tougher moments in Patrick's career as he battle injury in college and then again in his 13th year in the league. &nb...

In this episode, Jonny and Andrew review and reflect on the highlights of former NFL wide receiver Dexter Jackson.  Early on, Dexter developed a strong work ethic and he credits that to his schooling situation while growing up.  He describes the collegiate recruiting process and the transition from high school to college.  While at Appalachian State, Dex was apart of 3 DI-AA National Championship teams.  His sen...

We sit down with actor Cooper Andrews and discuss his journey from behind the camera to in front of the camera.  Cooper explains why he dropped out of high school 3 weeks prior to graduating to get involved in the film industry.  He learned the ropes and networked his way to a few acting gigs.  His big break came when he was cast in AMC's Halt and Catch Fire.  Cooper reached big-time status when he was cast as J...