Stories From The Resilite

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.

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May 27, 2026 89 mins
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 Io...
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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 beginni...
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April 29, 2026 87 mins
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 ...
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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...
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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 fa...
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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 ...
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Watch
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