- 14
- Episodes
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- Cadence
- 2026
- First episode
About Stories From The Resilite
Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there.
- Publisher
- Jason Bryant
- Category
- sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 28 Mar 2026
- Latest episode
- 16 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
14 episodes in the feed.
16 Sept 2026
Mike Zadick: Built on Montana Dirt
Mike Zadick built his career on uncompromising forward pressure, suffocating hand-fighting, and an intense, edge-of-the-cliff competitive drive. A three-time USA World Team member, 2006 World silver medalist, 2008 Olympian, and three-time All-American at the University of Iowa, Zadick spent a decade matching up with the most dangerous 60 and 66-kilogram freestylers in the world. He was trained in the relentless environment of Carver-Hawkeye Arena during the Dan Gable and Jim Zalesky eras, taking on an intense, us-against-the-world mindset that defined his run through the college ranks and onto the international stage. Joining Shane Sparks from Augusta, Montana, Zadick details the construction of Benchmark Wrestling—his multi-use, community-funded combat and development facility built from his father’s original car dealership structure. Zadick breaks down the psychological baseline instilled by his late father, Bob, centered on executing every daily action to a world-class standard. He reflects on growing up alongside his older brother, World champion and Olympic coach Bill Zadick, detailing his transition from a sensitive, technical youth wrestler into a relentless competitor inside the Hawkeye room. The conversation covers the raw realities of Zadick's life on and off the mat. Zadick details surviving multiple near-fatal accidents—including a head-on collision during his true freshman year at Iowa that put his teammate in a coma—and evaluates how those experiences reshaped his perspective on survival and competitive drive. From dissecting his controversial loss in the 2006 World finals against Mavlet Batirov to evaluating the pressure-cooker culture of Iowa City, Zadick delivers an authentic, unfiltered study on mental toughness, family legacy, and the true cost of chasing the world standard. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
2 Sept 2026
Kellen Russell: Two NCAA titles and relentless in overtime
Kellen Russell is one of 11 wrestlers in Big Ten history to win four individual conference titles. A two-time NCAA champion and three-time All-American at Michigan, Russell built his career on position control, hand-fighting, and an absolute refusal to yield in late-match situations, finishing his collegiate career with a 14–0 record in overtime matches. Now back in Ann Arbor as an assistant coach under Sean Bormet following five years on the staff at Cornell, Russell joins Shane Sparks to break down the technical and mental realities of his career. He examines the immediate adjustment of starting as a true freshman in the Big Ten, the sting of not placing as a high seed in 2008, and the shock of getting pinned early at the 2009 NCAA tournament as the top seed at 141 pounds. Russell details how those postseason setbacks forced him to rebuild his mental approach alongside sports psychologists, replacing performance anxiety with a repeatable pre-match directive: relentless attack. The conversation covers the foundational influences that shaped Russell’s wrestling long before he arrived at Michigan. He tracks his development under Jeff Buxton at Blair Academy, explaining how basic fundamental drills and uncompromising daily expectations established his defensive baseline. From analyzing the tactical adjustments that helped guide Vito Arujau to consecutive national titles at Cornell to evaluating his own transition into an adaptable coach, Russell details the standards, training environments, and late-match discipline required to win at the highest level. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
19 Aug 2026
James Green: No Room for Compromise
The dimensions of freestyle wrestling demands a fundamental shift in physics. When James Green made the transition up to 74 kilograms, he abandoned the comfortable speed differential of 70 kg to step directly into the most physical, unforgiving meat grinder in international combat sports. Facing larger, naturally heavier frames that punish the smallest flaw in positioning, the four-time All-American, Big Ten champion, and two-time World medalist adapted his game plan to secure his eighth World Team spot at 33 years old. Host Shane Sparks connects with the Nebraska legend at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs to isolate the structural durability behind a decade at the apex of the sport. Green strips away the romanticism of senior-level wrestling to detail the brutal physical realities of competing through severe anatomical wreckage—including a torn hip labrum and bulging discs during his collegiate career—and explains how physical limitations forced him to abandon reliance on raw athletic scrambles to build a suffocating, world-class top game. The conversation examines the personal tragedy that forged Green’s resilience long before he stepped into a Division I varsity room. Green tracks the impact of his father’s murder when James was just ten years old, detailing how he channeled grief into sports, relied on his mother Joyce’s unyielding standards, and built a mental baseline that treats on-mat setbacks with absolute perspective. From analyzing the positional tactics that earned him a rubber-match victory over David Carr at Final X to evaluating the coaching philosophies of Mark Manning, Travell Dlagnev, and his transition to Virginia Tech, Green delivers a raw study on career longevity, positional discipline, and the true price of staying on the mat. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
5 Aug 2026
Kyle Snyder: Sadulaev, Faith, and the Ten-Medal Standard
The calculation behind 97-kilogram freestyle wrestling rests on spatial dominance, relentless forward pressure, and an unyielding engine. To survive over a decade at international light heavyweight, an athlete cannot rely on defensive stalling or passive edge-work. Kyle Snyder did not become the youngest Olympic champion in American wrestling history or accumulate 10 World and Olympic medals across his legendary senior career by executing a tentative, low-risk style. He built his reputation as “Captain America” on uncompromising pace, heavy hand-fighting, and a devastating high-crotch attack that forces the world’s most dangerous 97 kg competitors into deep water.Host Shane Sparks sits down with Snyder following his victory over his storied rival, Abdulrashid Sadulaev, in Georgia on the Real American Freestyle (RAF) stage. Snyder breaks down the mental preparation behind facing a generational titan he had rehearsed wrestling in his mind every single day for five years. He strips away the myth of tactical perfection to explain why making a match a battle of pace, conditioning, and heart is the only way to overcome superior skill. The conversation uncovers the spiritual baseline required to eliminate the fear of failure on the world’s biggest stages. Snyder details his freshman NCAA finals loss to Kyven Gadson as the exact moment his self-worth detached from the outcome of a wrestling match, shifting his career toward a mindset anchored entirely by faith. From his developmental years under Coach Bill Zadick at the Olympic Training Center to navigating the grueling physical price of staying at the pinnacle of the sport for a decade, Snyder offers an authoritative look at standard, service, and legacy. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
22 Jul 2026
Kyle Dake: Four Weights, No Compromise
The geometry of top-position wrestling is a calculus of pure physical containment. To neutralize an elite, attacking dynamic wrestler, an upperweight athlete must possess an uncompromising baseline of spatial control and a flawless spatial awareness. Kyle Dake did not secure his historic four NCAA individual titles across four distinct weight classes by operating within a conventional, low-risk single-leg system; he solidified his legacy as a global hammer by weaponizing a brutal mat-return blueprint, unescapable underhooks, and a suffocating, grinding top game that left the country's most decorated champions completely hollowed out by the third period. Host Shane Sparks sits down with Dake to isolate the raw competitive architecture behind his 20-year international campaign. Dake tracks his development six miles down the road from Cornell University, watching local legends like Travis Lee and Troy Nickerson, and details the obsessive mental routine that drove him to manually write out his explicit national championship expectations twice a morning and twice an evening in a school notepad. He strips away the polished surface layer of modern sports media to reveal the extreme physical toll of his path: from fracturing his scapula, tearing his rotator cuff, and destroying his labrum months before a critical team trial cycle, to the profound grief of losing his father and lifelong coach, Doug, exactly nine days before the 2024 Olympic Trials inside the Bryce Jordan Center. The conversation uncovers the deep psychological evolution and spiritual transformations required to maintain longevity at the absolute pinnacle of combat sports. Dake delivers a blunt evaluation of his iconic, multi-year domestic wars with Jordan Burroughs, the critical shift away from self-induced emotional strain to a mindset led purely by faith, and why he chose to relocate his entire family to State College to train under the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club system. From analyzing the strategic micro-victories that fueled his 2013 legacy-defining win over David Taylor to evaluating the structural impact of the Real American Freestyle (RAF) entertainment circuit, Dake offers an authentic masterclass on accountability, parental standards, and why true courage can only exist when an athlete is actively staring down their greatest fears. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
8 Jul 2026
Quentin Wright: The First Pillar of the Penn State Dynasty
The calculation behind an elite folkstyle wrestling match is rooted entirely in position mastery. To survive a seven-minute war inside the Big 10 and NCAA tournament structure, an athlete must possess an uncompromising level of hand-fighting discipline and an unescapable top-and-bottom baseline. Quentin Wright did not become the standard of the early Cael Sanderson coaching era at Penn State by executing standard, low-risk single legs; he established himself as a legendary upperweight hammer by weaponizing high-impact blast doubles, lethal underhooks, and a dangerous, opportunistic aerial throwing game that systematically broke the country’s best competitors when the stakes were highest. Host Shane Sparks sits down with Wright to isolate the exact competitive architecture that triggered the modern Nittany Lion dynasty. Wright details his grueling childhood upbringing, manually clearing heavy rocks on an 87-acre Pennsylvania farm, and explains how that structural labor forged the physical core required to survive the elite Division I meat grinder. He strips away the legendary mythology surrounding Coach Sanderson to analyze the raw, everyday reality of the Penn State wrestling room—detailing the brutal, 30-minute nonstop live sparring sessions where Sanderson would ruthlessly hold his own athletes on their backs to explicitly test their psychological breaking points. This conversation uncovers the deep psychological framework and profound spiritual pivots required to overcome severe mid-season adversity. Wright details the intense physical reality of completely shattering his AC joint ligaments in December of 2011, the critical mental adjustments guided by sports psychologists to reframe his approach to performance, and why he chose to stop trying to mimic Cael Sanderson’s style to embrace his own instinctual desire to lift and throw people. From hitting a historic, title-clinching cradle pin in the 2011 NCAA semifinals against Grant Gambrall to outslicking Kent State’s undefeated national champion Dustin Kilgore at 197 pounds, Wright offers an authentic masterclass on accountability, technical evolution, and the unyielding definition of a true big-match gamer. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
24 Jun 2026
Anthony Robles Left No Room for an Excuse
The definition of an elite lightweight wrestler is a study in brutal leverage and physical isolation. When Anthony Robles stepped onto the mat for Arizona State University, he was already an anomaly in a sport that punishes anatomical asymmetry. But the 2011 NCAA 125-pound national champion and three-time All-American never viewed his lack of a right leg as a structural deficit. Instead, he weaponized a unique low-center-of-gravity style, anchored by a devastating ball-and-chain wrist tilt and a relentless top-game transition that left the country’s best lightweights completely suffocated. Host Shane Sparks sits down with Robles to trace the brutal competitive reality behind a story that captured Hollywood’s attention in the 2024 film Unstoppable. Robles opens up about the raw psychological scars of his childhood, from the visceral heartbreak of second-grade recess exclusion to the deep domestic volatility involving his former stepfather that fueled an immense inner rage. He breaks down the technical transition from a sub-.500 freshman year in high school to training alongside Olympic champion Henry Cejudo, explaining how he systematically charted every single defeat to build an uncounterable tactical puzzle. The conversation strips away the polished Hollywood glare to focus on the authentic weight of senior-level pressure. Robles deadpans about trying to play defensive line in tackle football by literally hopping into the gaps at 90 pounds, details the crushing heartbreak of a redshirt freshman loss to Stanford’s Tanner Gardner in the NCAA blood round, and dissects the absolute liberation of shifting his focus from winning and losing to mastering individual positions. This is a look into the mind of an athlete who took the uncompromising standard of his mother, Judy, and his high school coach, Bobby Williams, and turned a lifetime of physical adversity into a permanent legacy of wrestling execution. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
10 Jun 2026
Be the Other Guy: The Stephen Neal Anomaly
Stephen Neal is one of the most dominant and unconventional two-sport athletes in American history. A four-time All-American, two-time NCAA heavyweight champion, and 1999 Dan Hodge Trophy winner at Cal State Bakersfield, Neal captured a World freestyle gold medal before executing an unprecedented athletic pivot: a decade-long, three-time Super Bowl-winning career as an offensive lineman for the New England Patriots—without playing a single down of college football. Host Shane Sparks sits down with Neal to examine a career defined by an obsession with mastering physical vulnerabilities and the brutal reality of competing on the biggest stages. Neal reflects on the grueling 1997 heavyweight landscape, the pivotal rivalry with Kerry McCoy that continuously tested his limits, and the strategic cat-and-mouse match with Brock Lesnar that he still thinks about today. He explores the profound impact of Cal State Bakersfield coach Darryl Pope, who sacrificed his own livelihood and physical well-being to build a national champion, and the foundational influence of his late father, Jack, who forced a stubborn teenager to stop making excuses and learn how to stay off his back. The conversation naturally transitions from the Resilite to the gridiron, detailing the stark differences between individual combat and the ultimate team game. Neal explains how the mechanics of level changes, leverage, and relentless hand-fighting learned in the wrestling room translated directly into protecting Tom Brady in the pocket. From the heartbreak of falling short at the Olympic Trials to meeting the uncompromising standards of Bill Belichick, this episode is a study in accountability, faith, and the unyielding mentality required to dominate at the absolute pinnacle of two distinct arenas. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
27 May 2026
Terry Brands Makes No Apologies for the Iowa Standard
Two-time world champion, Olympic bronze medalist, two-time NCAA champion and longtime Iowa associate head coach Terry Brands joins Shane Sparks on Stories From the Resilite for a raw, intense and deeply personal conversation about wrestling, faith, family, accountability and the standard inside the Iowa program. Brands reflects on Iowa’s sustained success, the pressure that comes with representing a program owned by the state of Iowa, and why the Hawkeyes’ standard remains simple: win, and do it the right way. He discusses the ups and downs of the most recent season, how the team found belief late in the year, and why the process of training, recovery, fuel, hydration, academics and discipline all have to line up. The conversation also goes deep into Brands’ upbringing in Sheldon, Iowa, including his family challenges, his father’s alcoholism and recovery, and how wrestling became a way to channel chaos into purpose. Brands shares how he first dreamed of Olympic gold as a fifth grader, what it meant to wrestle for Dan Gable, and how losses to Steve Martin, Jason Kelber and others shaped his career. Brands also opens up about his relationship with twin brother Tom, the impact of faith in his life, his 2000 Olympic bronze medal run, coaching philosophy, non-negotiables, and why he makes no apologies for how he approaches competition. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
13 May 2026
Jason Nolf: Why the Love of Competition Matters Most
Three-time NCAA champion and four-time All-American Jason Nolf joins Stories From the Resilite to share the journey, mindset and values that shaped one of the most dynamic careers in college wrestling. Nolf reflects on his recent experiences competing at the U.S. Open and Real American Freestyle (RAF), where the sport continues to evolve with a bigger stage, larger crowds and a more entertainment-driven atmosphere. From his beginnings in Pennsylvania to his rise at Penn State, Nolf discusses the people and moments that defined his path — including the sacrifices his family made, the influence of elite coaches, and the competitive environment inside one of the greatest wrestling rooms in the country. The conversation dives into Nolf’s mindset, where faith, visualization and love of competition drive his performance. He shares how he learned to separate his identity from results, handle the pressures of social media, and stay focused on growth rather than external validation. Nolf also discusses his current venture, Ocean, an app designed to connect wrestlers, coaches and teams with high-level instruction and resources, as he continues to give back to the sport. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
29 Apr 2026
Jake Herbert: More vs. Enough
Two-time NCAA champion, World silver medalist and 2012 Olympian Jake Herbert joins Shane Sparks on Stories From the Resilite to reflect on the mindset required to compete at the highest levels of wrestling. Herbert shares stories from his wrestling journey, from becoming one of the most accomplished wrestlers in U.S. history to navigating the mental challenges that come with elite competition. He discusses the lessons learned from both victories and defeats, including pivotal moments that shaped his perspective on resilience, preparation and personal growth. The conversation explores the coaches who influenced his career, the importance of habits and discipline, and why developing the right mindset is just as important as physical training. Herbert also reflects on the transition from athlete to coach, the importance of community after competition, and why he believes the future of wrestling is incredibly bright. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
15 Apr 2026
Ben Askren: Perspective, Competition and the Evolution of Wrestling
In this episode of Stories From the Resilite, Shane Sparks sits down with Olympic wrestler, NCAA champion, coach and media personality Ben Askren for a wide-ranging conversation about wrestling, resilience and perspective. Askren shares his thoughts on the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships, including the rise of freshman national champions and the impressive scrambling ability of Oklahoma State’s Jax Forrest. He discusses how young wrestlers today arrive in college far more prepared than previous generations thanks to early exposure to elite competition. The conversation also turns deeply personal as Askren reflects on his recent lung transplant, the difficult months that followed, and the perspective he gained from the experience. He speaks about gratitude, faith and the impact of organ donation. Askren also discusses his coaching philosophy, why competition is the greatest teacher in wrestling, and the mindset that helped shape one of the most unique careers in the sport. The episode also touches on Askren’s memorable matches, his work in wrestling media, potential rule changes in the sport, and the future of wrestling events like RAF. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
1 Apr 2026
Jordan Burroughs: Stories of Belief, Resolve and Wrestling Greatness
The debut episode of Stories From the Resilite features one of the most decorated wrestlers in American history. Jordan Burroughs joins Shane Sparks to reflect on the NCAA Championships in Cleveland, the mindset behind championship wrestling, pivotal moments from his career, and the personal beliefs that fueled more than a decade at the top of the sport. Burroughs shares insights on competition, adversity, leadership, faith, and family while revisiting defining moments from both his collegiate career at Nebraska and his international dominance. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
28 Mar 2026
Coming Soon: Stories from the Resilite
Coming soon, a wrestling podcast hosted by Shane Sparks: Stories from the Resilite. First episode debuts on April 1, 2026. Stories From The Resilite, hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks, talks with some of the greatest minds in the sport of wrestling to talk about their triumphs and the tradition behind it. Anchored by the most trusted name in wrestling mat surfaces, Resilite, this wrestling podcast will dig into the stories that drive some of the sport's greats and what got them there. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-resilite/id1888789241?mt=2&ls=1) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1iGuxEoGxHtoRNzfiDa0MN) | Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a30b20c-09aa-47e9-b0c6-529489c827d2) | iHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/328350610) | RSS Feed (https://www.spreaker.com/show/6927282/episodes/feed)
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