In this conversation, I sit down with Lefty and Iron Summit Co-Founder, Ryan Deakin—a 4x All-American, NCAA Champion, and 5x Big Ten Place Winner. We discuss the importance of mastering wrestling fundamentals, with Ryan emphasizing, "If you want to get good at something, do it a lot of times." We also dive into his entrepreneurial journey, exploring how his dedication to consistency and fundamentals has shaped his approach to business. Time Stamps: 4:30 Ryan Deakin 8:43 Quincy Monday Cliff Keen Invitational 11:35 NCAA Finals 13:45 How to Win a 2-1 Match 17:02* The Unbeatable Single Leg 24:30 How to Succeed When Things Didn't Go Your Way After COVID 32:20 Start of Career 36:45 Emotions in Wrestling, Consistency Kills 42:00* Matt Storniolo 45:24 Iron Summit, Max Wessell, Training Programs, Community 55:50 Controversial Training Topics  55:51 Is Cardio The Best Way to Lose Fat?  59:55 Managing Overtraining When Going for a National Title 1:0:00 Does Cross Training Help?  1:06:00 Is There One Way to Train?  1:07:35 Do Genetics Play a Role in Winning?  1:08:50 Wrestling Trivia 1:09:11 Down By 1 What's Your Go to?  1:09:30 Favorite Shoes?  1:10:00 Tucked or UnTucked?  1:11:00 Technical, Play, Psycho? 1:13:00 Supplements, Or Natural 1:14:00 Free Weights or Machines?

In this episode, we sit down with Rodger Berlin, Head Coach of Elite Wrestling in Kapolei, Hawaii! Hawaii is the birthplace of Women's Wrestling, and since the pandemic, the sport has exploded in popularity. We explore Rodger's upbringing and dive into Hawaii's unique wrestling culture, which is very different from what you'll find on the Mainland—something most people don't even know! Time Stamps: Intro 0:00 Highlights To Today 0:34 Early Wrestling Career 6:00 Small Business Owner 9:50 Valuable Character Traits Wrestling Teaches You 11:20 Is Hawaii the Birthplace Of Women's Wrestling??? 17:47 How You Know Someone is a Great Wrestler 20:00 Parents Getting too Involved in Wrestling 23:59 10 Key Components to Sucess 36:27 Wrestling THIS OR THAT 38:05 Wrestling Trivia 45:28

In this episode, I chat with a World and Olympic wrestler Quincy Monday who’s not just a champ on the mat but also super smart, coming from Princeton University. We talk about how he made it to the top, what it’s like to wrestle while studying at one of the best schools, and his plans for the future. We even get into some cool wrestling history and break down his moves. If you love hearing about hard work, winning, and fun stories, you’ll definitely want to check this out! Timestamps 0:00 Word from our Sponsors 0:55 Intro/ Spain 4:40 Father and Son Demographic/ Starting Out 12:09 Quincy's Style (How He Does It) 18:28 NCAA Finals vs Ryan Deakin 21:05 Preparing for The Next Match in Big Tournaments 24:04 Crowd Noise???? 26:21 Favorite Match 29:44 Kenny Monday vs Nate Carr 7 (SON EDITION) 34:48 Pat Glory 38:09 Academics at Princeton University 39:31 How to Be a Captain and a Friend 43:05 School During NCCA Championships 44:25 Career Outside Of Wrestling 45:50 Number One Component for Success 48:18 Savage Apparel Line and NIL 49:40 Wrestling Trivia 51:33 Get To Know Quincy

On this episode of the podcast, we talk to USA World Team Member and Coach of The Year Reese Humphrey, the coach at the New Jersey Regional Training Center (NJRTC). Reese, who grew up with a famous wrestler dad World Silver Medalist and Senior Level Coach Jim Humphrey, shares how he made his own name in wrestling. He talks about the cool techniques he uses to help World and Olympic champions succeed. We also discuss how he juggles wrestling with social media. Plus, we have some fun trivia questions about Reese. It’s an exciting and easy-to-understand chat that’s perfect for athletes, coaches, and wrestling fans! Time Stamps 0:00 What Are You Not Interested in 2:00 The Documentary 4:40 Who is Reese Humphrey? 6:38 Parents Pushing Their Kids For The Wrong Reason 11:50 Wrestling vs Jui Jitsu 15:00 The Perfect Wrestling Match 20:35 How to Hit the "Humpnasty" Move 22:39 Lyrical Wrestling Instructional Videos? 25:15 Name image Likeness (NIL) in Wrestling 28:46 What is the Number One Component for Success? 31:15 Passion, Community, Hardwork, Intelligence 32:28 The Secret to Winning that No One Talks About 34:33 Wrestling Trivia Questions 37:45 The Proper Athlete and Coach Relationship 42:05 What You Didn't Know About Wrestle Offs 46:48 Wrestling Trivia 47:05 What You Didn't Know About Cael Sanderson 48:55 What You Didn't Know About Jordan Burroughs 50:45 USA Wrestling Generational Success 53:00 Conclusion

In this Episode of ShaunTakesOn we talk to the first ever NCAA Champion 2x Finalists, All-Academic, All-American for Princeton University Wrestling Pat Glory. We walk through how he won the NCAA Finals and what you can expect when you make it there! What we discuss: 00:32 Upbringing 6:05 Inspiration 11:40 Looking back on losses 25:00 Preparation to Win Nationals 30:10 Finding Extra Energy During the Weight Cut 32:40 Mental Toughness and Song Choice 36:00 Build Up To The NCAA Finals 40:48 After the Win (Community Support and Drive to Win) 47:24 Wrestling Trivia 47:41 Number One Takedown 49:08 How Do You Practice? 51:00 Craziest Training Stunts 52:25 Losing The Match! Whats Your Go To Move To Win? 53:32 Tucked or UnTucked? 55:03 Shoe Game? 56:43 Advice For Class of 2028 57:45 What's Next For Pat Glory?

In this episode of ShaunTakesOn we cover navigating through the character building and demanding sports that is collegiate and world wrestling with World Champion Nate Jackson. What We Discuss 1:16 Nate Jackson's Family Background 7:50 Wrestling Background 17:00 Change in Belief 30:19 Coaching Philosophy being a new assistant coach 36: 24 Everything you need to know( HERE it is ) 41:15 Measuring that success 45:43 how to stay focused during the unpredictability of college wrestling 56:30 How to beat someone you have already wrestled 59:00 Bo Nickel 59:50 Black Wrestling Association

In this episode of ShaunTakesOnPodcast, we talk about the importance of wearing a suit, information you must know before you go to college, and how to move if your starting your own career as an entrepreneur. What we Discuss 0:26 Prayer 1:16 Upbringing 6:35 Wearing a Suit 20:15 How to Handle Advice as an Entrepreneur 26:25 Religious Background 39:15 Deciding if College is for you 50:14 Closing

In this episode of ShaunTakesOn we talk to US Open Champion Skylar Grote on what people dont want you to know about weight cutting and dieting, how to coach women in wrestling, and her remarkable journey as a wrestler!

I am thrilled to introduce Bryan Sanon, the creative genius behind the iconic Move Yo Body music video and numerous viral trends. His innovative approach to content creation reshaped the landscape of social media in the late 2010s, particularly through the inception of dance circle videos that evolved into viral challenges. In our exclusive interview, Bryan shares insights into his upbringing, his journey to becoming a content creator, and invaluable tips on how to initiate trends that resonate with audiences. Join us as we delve into the mind of a trendsetting visionary and discover the secrets to crafting engaging and influential content.

I am thrilled to share an exclusive interview with Bryce Meredith, a distinguished D-1 NCAA Wrestler who is now embarking on a new journey in MMA Bellator. In this insightful conversation, we delve into the significance of support in his athletic career, his remarkable journey to becoming a national champion, and his exciting future plans as he transitions to the world of MMA. Join us as we uncover the inspiring story of Bryce Meredith's evolution from wrestling to MMA Bellator.