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Stories From The Resilite

Jason Bryant
Wrestling
Terry Brands
Dan Gable
Mark Perry
Big Ten
Iowa

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.

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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 ... more

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 freesty... more

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, f... more

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 compet... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Neal
Four-time All-American, two-time National Champion, Dan Hodge Trophy winner, 1999 World Freestyle Champion, NFL veteran with multiple Super Bowl rings
Cal State Bakersfield; NFL teams (Patriots, Eagles)
Episode: Be the Other Guy: The Stephen Neal Anomaly
Terry Brands
Two-time world champion, Olympic bronze medalist
University of Iowa wrestling program
Episode: Terry Brands Makes No Apologies for the Iowa Standard
Jason Nolf
Four-time All-American, three-time national champion, Penn State wrestler
Penn State Nittany Lions
Episode: Jason Nolf: Why the Love of Competition Matters Most
Jake Herbert
Former wrestler, Olympic and world-level competitor
Northwestern University / Cliff Keen Wrestling Club / Team USA
Episode: Jake Herbert: More vs. Enough
Ben Askren
Four-time NCAA finalist, two-time national champion, two-time Hodge Trophy winner, Olympian (2008)
Askren Wrestling Academy
Episode: Ben Askren: Perspective, Competition and the Evolution of Wrestling
Jordan Burroughs
6-time world champion, 2012 Olympic gold medalist, 2-time NCAA champion for Nebraska
USA Wrestling / Nebraska
Episode: Jordan Burroughs: Stories of Belief, Resolve and Wrestling Greatness

Host

Shane Sparks
Host and wrestling broadcaster with deep ties to elite wrestling programs and culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Fantastic

    Great work by Shane and the team! The episodes so far have been fantastic. Love the question that Shane asks about the guest’s best training partner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WPRSTL
    United States2 months ago
  • LETSGO!!

    Great start!! Love some JB talk!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    resleman
    United States3 months ago

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Production feels authentic to the sport's community and traditions.
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Jordan Burroughs: Stories of Belief, Resolve and Wrestling Greatness
Q: What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
Enjoy the journey a little more, don't sacrifice relationships or life experiences entirely for the sport, and build a circle of winners who share your pursuit and values.
Jordan Burroughs: Stories of Belief, Resolve and Wrestling Greatness
Q: What separates good from great?
Burroughs emphasizes belief in oneself as the core driver of taking risks, maintaining high effort, and aligning actions with one's capacities, which sustains performance across peaks and slumps.
Jason Nolf: Why the Love of Competition Matters Most
Q: What was your mindset going into your first national title run?
I was driven by the goal of being a national champion, leaned on a supportive team, and aimed to maximize every opportunity to perform when it mattered most.

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A wrestling-focused interview series that spotlights legendary and contemporary figures from collegiate and Olympic levels. Across episodes, conversations center on mindset, training culture, leadership, mentorship, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from elite programs. The show often weaves in personal histories, family and faith, and the evolution of wrestling culture, offering actionable takeaways for coaches, athletes, and sport enthusiasts. A standout angle is the host's deep domain knowledge and candid, persona-driven storytelling that surfaces lessons applicable beyond the mat, as well as strong alignment with a trusted mat-surface brand that lends credibility to the sport's storytelli... more

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2. Terry Brands
3. Jason Nolf
4. Jake Herbert
5. Ben Askren
6. Jordan Burroughs

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