The Underdog Podcast

Choose Your Passion Over a Paycheck Featuring Mario Beltran
Athlete Coach Mario Beltran Olympic Weightlifting
Joey Stanizzi
Choose Your Passion Over a Paycheck Featuring Mario Beltran
On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Colin Cunningham, and Dylan Schuett interview Mario Beltran, head strength coach and aspiring national champion in Olympic weightlifting. He left a stable job to pursue his passions in the fitness industry and he hasn't looked back since.
10. Chasing the Olympia Featuring Austin Burge
Athlete Austin Burge Bodybuilding
Joey Stanizzi
10. Chasing the Olympia Featuring Austin Burge
On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Colin Cunningham, and Dylan Schuett Interview Austin Burge, an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder who has an unmatched drive and dedication to the sport of bodybuilding.
9. How I Fought Off a Rare Blood Disorder and Changed My Life Featuring Adam Krueger
Athlete Entrepreneur
Joey Stanizzi
9. How I Fought Off a Rare Blood Disorder and Changed My Life Featuring Adam Krueger
On this episode, Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett interview Adam Krueger, a driven and passionate individual, with multiple businesses and huge goals; however, it wasn't always that way.
8. What Goes Into Pro Contracts, Playing in the Bubble, and More Injury Talk
Athlete Sports
Joey Stanizzi
8. What Goes Into Pro Contracts, Playing in the Bubble, and More Injury Talk
On this episode of Behind the Underdogs, the guys talk the potential repercussions of a failed large contract in pro sports, how that translates across each sport, our take on various contract deals, the short term and long term effect of taking a pay cut, the mental side of playing with no fans, and much more.
7. Former NFL Linebacker Scott Lutrus
Athlete Entrepreneur Football Scott Lutrus
Joey Stanizzi
7. Former NFL Linebacker Scott Lutrus
On this episode, Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett discuss the topic of the day - What we do to disconnect from the grind to recover and stay hungry.

Today's guest, Scott Lutrus, made it to the top in football, playing in the NFL for a few years before taking on a new challenge and entering the most competitive market, the fitness industry.
6. Keeping a Level Head With Clark Kerner
Athlete Clark Kerner Hockey
Joey Stanizzi
6. Keeping a Level Head With Clark Kerner
On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Colin Cunningham, and Dylan Schuett discuss the topic of the day - If we could pick anyone to mentor us, past or present, who would it be and why? Later, Clark Kerner joins us to discuss his hockey career.
5. Finding a Way to Get Back Up With Leo Sammarelli
Adaptive Athlete Athlete Boxing Leo Sammarelli
Joey Stanizzi
5. Finding a Way to Get Back Up With Leo Sammarelli
On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Colin Cunningham, and Dylan Schuett discuss the topic of the day - what do we do when we lack motivation? Later, Leo Sammarelli joins to talk about his journey of rising to the top in boxing to now chasing his current goal of becoming a Paralympian.
4. The Importance of Loving What You Do with Brandon Bussi
Athlete Brandon Bussi Hockey
Joey Stanizzi
4. The Importance of Loving What You Do with Brandon Bussi
On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Dylan Schuett, and Colin Cunningham discuss the topic of the day - How do we utilize the power of communication? Brandon Bussi later joins to talk about his journey through his hockey career thus far, showing us how important it is to prioritize happiness.