HATE TO LOSE

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode,  Christian John Bradley sits down with South African filmmaker Thando Mbhele to explore how storytelling, faith, and discipline intertwine to create meaningful art. Thando shares his journey of learning the science of creativity —from daily practice and artistic systems to his deep passion for editing and filmmaking. He opens up about seeing himself...

In this inspiring conversation, Kris Germaine joins Christian John Bradley to unpack what it truly means to hate to lose — and how faith, growth, and perspective redefine what winning really looks like. Kris shares powerful lessons on embracing the process, staying grounded through success and failure, and keeping faith at the center of your competitive drive. From his experiences in coaching, fat...

In this powerful episode of The Hate to Lose Podcast , host Christian John Bradley sits down with Erik Couttolenc — visionary film composer and artist currently working with Hans Zimmer's Bleeding Fingers Studio — to explore how faith, discipline, and surrender can shape true excellence. From discovering music as a child in Mexico to studying at Berklee College of Music , surviving a near-fatal ca...

🔥 Cowboys Conundrum Jerry Jones' missteps in handling Micah Parsons' contract negotiations Dak Prescott's playoff failures still haunting Dallas Why the Cowboys' culture is "rotten at the core" and destined for another lost season 🐻 Fresh Air in the Windy City Ben Johnson brings confidence, honesty, and energy to the Chicago Bears Caleb Williams' promising preseason performance under Johnson's l...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Hate To Lose , Christian sits down with Nate Dumlao—pastor, communicator, co-founder of the wildly popular Dads Who Try podcast (2.2M+ followers), and a man whose life has been defined by purpose, perseverance, and radical transformation. From watching his father battle early-onset dementia to leading a global youth ministry, Nate shares how competit...

In this transformative episode of Hate To Lose, host Christian John Bradley sits down with Platinum and Gold seeling songwriter and artist Matt Reezy of Mishnrz—artist, producer, and storyteller—whose life journey spans continents, creative industries, and spiritual awakening. 🎙️ What You'll Hear: Growing up between LA and Argentina, and overcoming identity and academic challenges Starting a cloth...

In this powerful episode of the Hate to Lose Podcast , veteran sports journalist Rob Parker reveals how hard work, resilience, and authenticity fueled his rise to success. From his roots in Jamaica, Queens , to becoming the first Black sports columnist at the Detroit Free Press , Rob shares inspiring lessons from over 40 years in the sports media industry . Hosted by Christian John Bradley , this...

What does it take to rise from fear to fortitude? In this raw and revealing episode, Daryl Akutagawa joins host Christian John Bradley to share the deeply personal journey from a timid, bullied child hiding behind a sandbox to an Air Force captain, martial arts master, and resilient competitor in every arena of life. From martial arts dojos and wrestling mats to military boot camps and boardrooms,...

"Play on All-Madden" with David Pailin Jr. | Hate To Lose Podcast In this high-impact episode of the Hate To Lose Podcast , David Pailin Jr. shares how a competitive childhood, a culture of excellence, and a relentless mindset shaped his journey from AP classrooms to UCLA's MBA program—and into the world of entrepreneurship. Host Christian John Bradley and David dive deep into what it really means...

In this episode of Hate to Lose , host Christian John Bradley sits down with lifelong friend and fierce competitor Jesse Smith to unpack what it truly takes to develop a winning mentality . Raised in a high-achieving household with relentless standards, Jesse shares how his competitive edge was sharpened through sibling rivalries, sports, and the pressure to excel in every aspect of life. From bui...

🎙️ Hate to Lose Podcast | Fabiola's Journey: Conquering Cancer & Embracing Destiny In this powerful episode of Hate to Lose , we sit down with Fabiola , a true warrior who faced the ultimate opponent—cancer. We dive into her journey of resilience, faith, and the moment when destiny disrupted her determination. 🔥 What happens when your biggest battle isn't just in your control? 🔥 How do you choos...

🌟 From El Salvador to Entrepreneurial Success! 🌟 In this powerful episode of the Hate to Lose Podcast , host Christian John Bradley sits down with the inspiring Darlene Morales —founder of The Little Sarge Preschool and a true testament to resilience, ambition, and faith. 📌 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How Darlene overcame childhood loss and major life transitions ✔️ The mindset that h...

What does it take to be a true competitor? In this episode of the Hate to Lose Podcast, host Christian John Bradley sits down with Jacob Hall—a CrossFit athlete, marathon runner, and Quality Engineer at Northrop Grumman—to explore the mindset of those who hate to lose more than they love to win . Jacob shares how growing up in a family of coaches shaped his relentless drive, the lessons he learned...

Co-Founder / CEO of Spottyr shares his greatest career setback setup his journey to start his company Spottyr.