Into the Unknown

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" Jeremy Swick sits down with Fred Garlington for a conversation about leadership, grief, mental health, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to build a life aligned with who you are. From navigating career pivots and helping founders scale strategically to opening up about the sudden loss of his father, Fred shares the experiences that reshaped...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when a sports historian, podcast producer, and master connector sits down with one of his closest friends for an unfiltered conversation about storytelling, relationships, and building opportunities from the ground up? In this episode, Tamika Taylor sits down with Jeremy Swick — also known as “Sumo” — to talk about his journey from worki...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What if the place you least expected could become the foundation for your strongest relationships and biggest life decisions? Jeremy Swick sits down with Michael Egan to explore how rugby became more than just a sport it became a gateway to community, belonging, and personal growth. From being randomly recruited in college to building lifelong friendships acro...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when you chase a dream that wasn’t built for you and refuse to let it go anyway? Jeremy Swick sits down with Jackson He, whose journey from China to college football is anything but ordinary. From stepping onto the field with no experience to navigating cultural expectations, isolation, and moments where quitting felt inevitable, Jackson...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens after a battle that pushes you to your limits… physically, mentally, and emotionally? For many, competition ends when the clock runs out but in rugby, that’s where something unexpected begins. In this episode, Thomas Strickland III shares how a sport built on intensity, grit, and resilience also creates one of the strongest forms of conn...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" From the soccer fields of Lagos to the football stadiums of America, Frederick Henry-Ajudua's journey is a masterclass in adaptability and determination. After moving to the US at 16, he transformed from a soccer player to a college football defensive end through sheer will and countless hours of film study, despite having never played the sport before. His pa...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What does it look like to come back stronger when life, loss, and uncertainty try to pull you away from the game you love? Jeremy Swick sits down with professional rugby player Bailey Johnson for a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, and the evolving meaning of success. From discovering rugby after getting cut from volleyball to buildin...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when a leap of faith takes you far beyond the life you originally imagined? Jeremy sits down with Analucia Beltran to explore a journey shaped by risk, resilience, and a promise that changed everything. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Analucia shares how a defining moment in her life pushed her to leave home in pursuit of something greate...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" Why does success feel just out of reach even when you know exactly what to do? What if the obstacle standing between you and your next level isn’t your boss, your circumstances, or bad luck… but something happening internally? In this episode of Into the Unknown , Kam Knight unpacks the concept of internal resistance the hidden force in the mind that...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when writing becomes more than expression when it becomes survival? In this episode, Meg Stafford shares how a breast cancer diagnosis led her to begin documenting her experience through an email list she never intended to turn into a book. What started as a way to avoid repeating difficult updates became something far deeper: a lifeline...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when the war ends but the battles inside don’t? In this raw and vulnerable episode Paul B. Miller shares his journey from decorated soldier to broken man, and the long, painful climb back to himself. After 16 years of service, three deployments, and a medical discharge that left him physically debilitated and emotionally shattered, Paul...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What does real self‑work actually look like when no one’s watching? In this deeply honest conversation, Kate Eckman unpacks the difference between talking about growth and truly embodying it. In a world full of self‑proclaimed experts, she shares why she no longer feels the need to convince, explain, or preach and how living her values has become far more powe...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when you feel untethered in the life you’ve built and choose to follow an inner voice into the unknown? In this powerful conversation, host Jeremy Swick is joined by Kathy Imabayashi, whose move from Canada to Japan marked the start of a life completely rewritten. With no internet, no plan, and no language skills, Kathy stepped into a world she di...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What if your dream job turned out to be someone else’s dream not yours? In this episode of Into the Unknown , Jeremy Swick sits down with content creator and podcaster Ally Langan to unpack what happens when the “right” path goes all wrong and why that might be the best thing that ever happened. From quitting law school to launching a dog walking bus...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What does it look like to build something global without a roadmap just instinct, resilience, and a deep belief in what’s possible? In this episode of Into the Unknown , Jeremy Swick sits down with Ellaine Gelman, a former rugby player turned international founder, to unpack a life shaped by bold decisions and unlikely pivots. From leaving the U.S. for Oxford...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when passion refuses to clock out? In this episode of Into the Unknown , Jeremy Swick sits down with freelance sportswriter and podcaster Liam Hanley to explore what it really means to build a creative career without a safety net and without losing your voice along the way. From long nights editing podcasts to walking away from writing j...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What if narcissism isn’t just about ego but about hidden vulnerability and misunderstood defense? On this episode of Into the Unknown , host Jeremy Swick sits down with psychoanalyst Dr. Anthony Mazella for a thoughtful, perspective-shifting conversation about high-conflict relationships and what really drives narcissistic behavior. Together, they ex...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What do museums, football legends, and social media strategy have in common? For Jeremy Swick historian, curator, and founder of SWICK Media the answer lies in one word: connection . In this energizing episode from YB’s Collaboration Corner , Jeremy joins Robert "Coach YB" Youngblood to unpack his unconventional career journey, how storytel...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when your life begins in the middle of a civil war and you're told you'll never be “normal”? For Jeremy Swick, joy wasn't something that arrived easily, but something built moment by moment through deep gratitude, purpose-driven resilience, and a refusal to let circumstance define his future. In this powerful episode from Joy...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What do you do when you have a master’s degree... and end up scrubbing toilets on the night shift? For historian Jeremy Swick, that rock-bottom moment became the catalyst for a career transformation few could predict. On this powerful episode from Get Authentic with Marques Ogden , Jeremy shares the raw truth behind his rise from janitor to Hall of F...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What separates a podcast that ranks globally from one that fades by episode 12? In Part 2 of this eye-opening conversation, Olivia Atkin returns to break down the unspoken truths behind podcast success and the silent killers that derail momentum. From launch-to-scale systems to real client case studies, Olivia shares the blueprint that’s taken dozens...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What if the best networking strategy today isn’t a coffee date or cold pitch but a podcast mic? In Part 1 of this high-impact conversation, Olivia Atkin returns with host Jeremy Swick to unpack how podcasting has quietly become the most powerful way to build real relationships, grow brand trust, and create opportunities that no pitch deck can replica...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when a “safe” life mapped by corporate checklists collides with a calling too loud to ignore? In this deeply personal episode of Into the Unknown , Jeremy Swick sits down with Katrina Julia a multi-passionate entrepreneur, global traveler, and transformational voice who left behind the predictable path of finance, titles, and tailored su...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What does Thanksgiving have to do with football — and why can’t we imagine one without the other? In this special holiday episode, host Jenna Duddleston welcomes football historian Jeremy Swick to unpack the incredible story behind America’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition. From college rivalries in the 1800s to the Detroit Lions’ first game in 1934,...

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What does it take to rebuild your life from the ground up? For Chris Matts, it started with a vow — to never repeat the instability of his childhood. Diagnosed with leukemia at seven and raised in poverty, Chris refused to let circumstance define him. That promise led him down a path of relentless learning, spiritual growth, and entrepreneurial grit...