Men Pursuing More

In Episode 75 of Men Pursuing More, Roger Maupin sits down with Purdue University Head Men's Tennis Coach Geoff Young to explore a coaching journey that has spanned more than three decades and some of the nation's top collegiate programs. From growing up during the tennis boom in Marion, Ohio, to competing at Northwestern University and leading programs at Alabama, Denver, Minnesota, UCF, and now...

In Episode 74 of Men Pursuing More, Roger Maupin sits down with performance psychologist Dr. Rick Aberman, whose career has included working with elite athletes, professional sports organizations, executives, and business leaders. Dr. Aberman shares his journey from growing up in Minneapolis to becoming a trusted advisor to high performers, including his work with the University of Wisconsin, the...

Episode 73 of the Men Pursuing More Podcast features mental performance coach and former college baseball player Travis Rogers as he joins Roger Maupin for a powerful conversation on sports, mindset, fatherhood, and purpose. Travis shares his journey from growing up in South Minneapolis and playing baseball at Normandale Community College and New Mexico State University to building a career in per...

In Episode 72 of the Men Pursuing More podcast, Roger Maupin sits down with Andre Venter to unpack a remarkable journey that began on the rugby fields of South Africa at a young age and expanded onto international stages through music. From competing as a high-level rugby player to singing in front of global audiences, Andre shares how discipline, identity, and faith shaped both paths. He reflects...

In Episode 71 of Men Pursuing More, Roger Maupin sits down with Paul Weidner, Associate Head Coach at Bethel University and mental performance coach—for a powerful conversation on growth, faith, and leadership. Paul shares his journey from a small-town upbringing in Minnesota to building a meaningful life through baseball, coaching, and mentorship. He reflects on his time at Bethel University, Cre...

In Episode 70 of the Men Pursuing Morepodcast, host Roger Maupin sits down with Adam Stockwell to unpack a powerful journey marked by resilience, identity, and purpose. From growing up in a competitive, sports-driven family to overcoming career-altering injuries, Adam shares how perseverance and patience shaped both his athletic and personal life. His story moves from the highs of becoming a #1 co...

In Episode 69 of the Men Pursuing More Podcast, host Roger Maupin sits down with Daron Franklin—known to many as Coach Frank—founder of F42 Empowerment and creator of the Beyond the Edge framework. From growing up in New Orleans to becoming a college football scholar-athlete, teacher, and coach, Coach Frank’s journey has been shaped by resilience through life’s toughest moments. In this powerful c...

In episode 68 of Men Pursuing More Podcast, host Roger Maupin sits down with Robbie Shaw for a raw and powerful conversation about identity, addiction, and redemption. From growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, to becoming a standout high school basketball player and earning the opportunity to play for the Tar Heels at UNC under legendary Coach Dean Smith, Robbie experienced early success on a...

In Episode 67 of Men Pursuing More, Roger Maupin welcomes former SMU offensive tackle and former Cleveland Browns player Sterling Harris for an honest and powerful conversation about identity, faith, leadership, and life after football. Sterling reflects on the athletes who inspired him growing up, the defining moments from his four years at SMU, and what it meant to reach the NFL as a right tackl...

In Episode 66 of the Men Pursuing More Podcast, host Roger Maupin sits down with Marc Ryan for a powerful conversation about legacy, leadership, and finishing well. From growing up in Rosemount, Minnesota as one of six brothers to charting his own path through college athletics, higher education, and a 36-year career with the University of Minnesota, Marc shares the lessons that shaped him along t...

In Episode 65 of Men Pursuing More, host Roger Maupin sits down with men’s health coach Pat Woodcock and business coach Eric Deschamps for a real conversation about what it actually takes to win your health after 40. From sustainable fitness and nutrition to accountability that works, Eric shares how he lost 25 pounds and regained energy by treating his health with the same discipline he brings to...

In Episode 64 of “Men Pursuing More” welcomes back Quincy Davis, Mark Warder, and Akeen Smith for this special episode titled “The Brotherhood Exchange” for an unfiltered conversation about discipline, faith, fatherhood, and the brotherhood built through early-morning basketball runs. No pretending. No polished answers. Just men telling the truth about growth, accountability, trash talk, and showi...

In Episode 63 of Men Pursuing More, host Roger Maupin sits down with Nick Engbloom—a man whose life has been shaped by sports, service, family, and a deep commitment to people. Growing up surrounded by athletics, music, and the arts, Nick shares how being a multi-sport athlete, winning a state championship at Totino-Grace, and learning under influential coaches forged his discipline, teamwork, and...

In Episode 62 of Men Pursuing More, Trevor Monroe shares his remarkable journey through college athletics, professional golf, and a life devoted to teaching and coaching. From a successful freshman year at Concordia University to a bold, fast-moving transfer to the University of Wyoming, Trevor recounts the faith, persistence, and relationships that shaped his path. He reflects on being part of Wy...

In Episode 61 of Men Pursuing More, host Roger Maupin welcomes men’s health coach Pat Woodcock alongside his client and guest Eric Deschamps, a business coach who decided to apply the same discipline he teaches professionally to his own health. This conversation centers on men’s health after 40, exploring how intentional movement, nutrition, sleep, and accountability can restore energy, strength,...

In Episode 60 of Men Pursuing More, host Roger Maupin sits down with former NFL kicker Rhys Lloyd to talk about identity, resilience, and purpose beyond the game. Rhys shares his journey from growing up in Dover, England, to moving to Apple Valley, Minnesota at 15, leaving friends behind and using sports as the bridge to connection and belonging. At Eastview High School, he balanced soccer, track,...

Christmas isn’t just a season—it’s a calling. Become the man God designed you to be.” In this special Christmas episode of The Brotherhood Exchange, host Roger Maupin sits down with Aaron Topp and Grayson Pruittfor a powerful conversation centered on the true meaning of Christmas—the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior and King. Beyond the lights, gifts, and traditions, this episode calls men back t...

In Episode 58 of Men Pursuing More, host Roger Maupin sits down with Brian “Baldy” Wheeler for a powerful conversation about resilience, redemption, and purposeful leadership. Brian shares his journey growing up near St. Louis, navigating instability in high school, and finding direction through football—from his senior year in Chester, Illinois to playing at the University of Missouri. He opens u...

In Episode 57 of the Men Pursuing More Podcast, host Roger Maupin sits down with Ben Muresan—widely known as Humble—to uncover a story shaped by resilience, faith, and unshakable drive. Born in 1985 under communist rule in Romania, Ben shares how his family escaped before the revolution, lived in an Austrian refugee camp, and eventually immigrated to Canada in search of a better life. As the oldes...

“Build strength with purpose. Train smarter. Become the elite version of yourself.” In this high-impact men’s health episode 56 we bring back the second episode of Men Pursuing More and sit down once again with former pro athlete and elite performance coach Pat Woodcock for a no-nonsense conversation on what it truly takes to build lasting strength and elevate your health. Pat unpacks the philosop...

“Lessons from Men Who’ve Built, Led, and Won.” Welcome back to Episode 55 of the Men Pursuing More podcast, hosted by Roger Maupin. In this special monthly installment of The Brotherhood Exchange, we’re joined by three returning guests—Craig Volk, Scott Zimmerman, and Jason Kerr—men who have each walked their own path, built businesses, led teams, and grown through adversity.  We unpack the real,...

“From Small-Town Roots to a Fishing YouTube Channel with 94,000+ Subscribers.” In Episode 54 of Men Pursuing More, we sit down with Caleb Wistad, who takes us through his amazing journey from plumber in Spooner, Wisconsin to turning his passion for fishing into a YouTube channel with over 94,000+ loyal subscribers. Caleb shares the lessons learned from small-town life, leadership roles, and hands-...

“FOUR WOUNDED COMBAT VETERANS — United in Brotherhood.” In this powerful episode 53 of Men Pursuing More, we sit down with wounded combat veterans Mitchell Kieffer, August O’Niell, Len Anderson, and Steve Oterofor a Veterans Day special feature that honors courage, resilience, and brotherhood. All four are wounded combat veterans who have faced life-changing adversity and emerged stronger. In this...

“Fueling the Man – Supplements, Nutrition, and Daily Habits for Peak Performance” Guest: Pat Woodcock | Former Pro Athlete & Men’s Health Coach 40 and over In this episode 52 of Men Pursuing More, host Roger Maupin sits down once again with Pat Woodcock for an in-depth conversation on what it really means to fuel your body like a man on a mission. From daily nutrition and supplementation to th...

“Empowering women. Educating men. Pursuing more—together.” In Episode 51 of the Men Pursuing MorePodcast, host Roger Maupin welcomes Major Chumley III, Kendra Whittlef, and Sarah Marchio for a powerful and practical conversation on women’s health — and why it matters to every man. This is the third episode in our ongoing Women’s Health Series. I’m excited to share that this series will soon be lau...