The Underdog Podcast

David Shaw Stanford University Head Football Coach - No Question, I Had To Save My Brother's Life

David Shaw is the Head Football Coach for the Stanford Cardinals.  He is also the older brother of Eric Shaw who was suffering from a rare form of skin cancer.  When doctors were nearly out of options, David volunteered for the blood transfusion that could save Eric's life.

Darryl Strawberry - Clean Your Side of the Street

He was the #1 overall pick in the 1983 MLB Draft.  He was the Rookie of the Year and a 4x World Series Champion.  Despite all these accolades, his pain led him to his greatness, but his greatness led him to his destructive behavior.  From drugs, alcohol and sex addition, to also beating cancer twice, Darryl Strawberry shares how he's found the New Innings in his life.

Wally Szczerbiak -It Takes More Than Hard Work To Sustain Longevity

Although he was a standout high school basketball player, Wally Szczerbiak did what many of our guest have done and that's BET ON HIMSELF.  By choosing to go to a smaller college to get a quality education, and be a part of an up and coming basketball program and the overall college experience, Wally's World was created!  As the 6th overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft, Wally knew nothing was guaranteed.  To sustain an 11 year NBA career would take more than hard work! 

Judge Mathis - Final Promise To My Mother

In his 22nd season on television Judge Mathis is still changing lives! 
As a young boy growing up in Detroit, kicked out of school on several occasions, sent to jail multiple times and was involved with the Errol Flynn's, a well known gang at the time. 
He made a promise to his mom in her final days on earth that would forever change his life!

Jackie Carson - Furman University Head Women's Basketball Coach - Breaking Down Barriers

Shortly after 911 and the Pentagon attack where her father had worked, Jackie Carson had to make a decision to give up playing basketball and transition into a career in coaching.  A trendsetter and breaking down barriers, Coach Carson is on the verge of ELITE status! 

Cam F. Awesome - Someone Without A Safety Net Is Less Likely To Fall

In 2012 after failing his 3^rd drug test Cam F Awesome was no longer the front runner for Olympic boxing.  Suspended, broke and 50lbs overweight – he was given a one way ticket back to Kansas City.  Add alcohol addiction on top of everything else – he eventually changed his name and found a new identity.

Cori Close UCLA Women's Head Basketball Coach- When the Ball Goes Flat

When the ball goes flat, there are only two things that will stay with you for the rest of your life:
1. Who you become &
2. Who you impact
As UCLA Head Women's Basketball Coach, Coach Close's core belief is the profound life long impact she has on young women through basketball.  Her leadership style and passion for growth are just a few of the reason's her teams have had success. 

Ed Latimore - The Concept of Purpose; I've Lived Four Lives

It took nearly two decades and what Ed Latimore calls living four lives before he began to understand the concept of purpose.  After overcoming addictions to alcohol and pornography, this former heavyweight boxer turned author and influencer is sharing stoic street smarts on how to control your mind, body and emotions. 

#70: Chris Mack - From X to Louisville - it all started with girls JV

After his college playing career was over and not wanting to coach basketball, he reluctantly took the head girls JV basketball job in Cincinnati OH.  Fast forward 20 years and a very successful career at his alma mater Xavier University, Chris Mack is now looking to lead the Louisville Cardinals to a National Championship! 

#69: Bill Curry -The Miracle of Team

Legendary player and coach Bill Curry played for Vince Lombardi and Don Shula, he also played with Bart Starr and Johnny Unitis.  In 1965 Bill Curry entered his first NFL huddle with the Green Bay Packers.  This was also the first time he had an African American teammate in the same huddle while segregation was at an all time high, and it changed his life forever.  It was a message he carried and shared for the next 40 years of his playing and coaching career!