Parallel Lives with Damian Knight explores the decisions, sacrifices, failures, and unexpected turns that shape who we become.
Every successful person has a story people know. The career. The accomplishment. The title. But behind that story are the moments that could have changed everything; the opportunity taken, the relationship left behind, the failure nobody saw, or the decision that sent life in an entirely different direction.
Each episode, Damian Knight sits down with athletes, veterans, entrepreneurs, physicians, fighters, leaders, and people from completely different walks of life to explore the road behind the résumé. Not just what they became, but how they got there, what it cost, and who they might have become if they had chosen differently.
Because no life follows a straight line.
We’re all one decision away from becoming someone completely different.
Welcome to Parallel Lives.
What does it take to fight your way back to the highest level of mixed martial arts? In Episode 007 of Parallel Lives, Damian Knight sits down with UFC fighter Kai Kamaka III to discuss a life built around fighting, the challenges of professional MMA, and the determination required to make it back to the UFC. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in combat sports, Kai was introduced to fighting at an early age. But being raised around the sport and building a career in it are two very differen...
23 Sept 2026
Andrew Anderson- EP006
In this episode of Parallel Lives, Damian sits down with Andrew Anderson, Army veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of OVR.OUT. Andrew’s story is one of reinvention. From immigrating to the United States, to serving in the military, to navigating life after the uniform and building a brand rooted in resilience, his path has been shaped by the decision to keep moving forward—even when the next step wasn’t obvious. Damian and Andrew talk about military service, transition, entrepreneurship, ident...
16 Sept 2026
Marc "The Silverfox" Chabot- EP 005
In Episode 005 of Parallel Lives, Damian sits down with Marc Chabot, a retired Marine Corps Sergeant Major, husband, father, leader, and someone Damian has long respected as both a mentor and a leader in his own life. This conversation goes beyond a military career. It’s about what service actually asks of you, and the people around you. Marc reflects on a lifetime of leadership and service, the sacrifices made along the way, and the role his family played through every chapter. They talk abo...
9 Sept 2026
Dr. Javier Figueroa, MD, PhD- EP 004
What happens when the path from athlete to Air Force officer to scientist to neurosurgeon still isn’t the end of the story? In this episode of Parallel Lives, Damian sits down with Dr. Javier Figueroa, MD, PhD, a former Air Force Academy football and rugby player, military officer, research scientist, neurosurgeon, entrepreneur, and father. Javier’s path has been anything but linear. After graduating from the United States Air Force Academy, he spent five years serving in the Air Force, inclu...
2 Sept 2026
Gary Peebles- EP 003 : When the Dream Changes
Gary Peebles had a plan: become a Marine Corps fighter pilot. There was just one problem.. he was too big for the cockpit. What could have been the end of one dream became the beginning of a completely different life. In Episode 3 of Parallel Lives, I sit down with professional stuntman and actor Gary Peebles to talk about how martial arts, an unexpected start performing live stunts at Six Flags, and a willingness to keep moving when the original plan disappeared eventually led him to Hollywo...
26 Aug 2026
Robert Carter Jr- EP 002
In this episode of Parallel Lives, Damian sits down with defensive back Rob Carter Jr. to talk about the unconventional road that ultimately led him to the NFL. From UVA Wise and Robert Morris to a viral interception, an NFL rookie minicamp, and eventually the CFL, Rob’s path was anything but guaranteed. He shares what it was like watching an NFL opportunity come and go, making the decision to continue his career in Canada with the BC Lions, and ultimately getting the call that brought him ba...
22 Aug 2026
Francis Santore- EP 001
In the first episode of Parallel Lives, Damian sits down with Francis Santore to explore a path that has taken him from the Marine Corps and Scout Sniper community to entrepreneurship and medical school. Francis shares the decisions that shaped his life, the lessons he carried with him from the military, and what it took to continue evolving after leaving that world behind. The conversation explores resilience, identity, leadership, and the challenge of taking experiences from one chapter of ...
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