The Relentless Project

Steven Chin has spent his entire life in the fire, evolving from a professional fighter and Private Military Contractor to an active Law Enforcement officer and SWAT operator. He lives by the gritty philosophy of "Stress Inoculation," believing that intentionally seeking out hard things and taking absolute ownership is the only way to become a truly capable human being. Steven’s relentless mindset...

In an era where most clothing brands exist solely online, Pittsburgh fashion designer Vincent McConville , aka Vindeezy , decided to plant a physical flag in his city by launching 150 West Street . He didn't just fuse high-fashion luxury with authentic streetwear; he built a brick-and-mortar storefront that doubles as a vibrant hub for artists, hustlers, and entrepreneurs to collaborate. We dive i...

Pastor Travis Scott went from a fatherless youth with multiple arrests and a 0.09 GPA to a devoted counselor and husband of 26 years. Driven by his faith, he refused to become a tragic statistic and completely rewrote his life's trajectory through what he calls "gracious but brutal honesty." Proving that his relentless pursuit applies to both the spiritual and the physical, Travis stepped onto the...

Alex Cabral didn't wait around when 9/11 happened; at just 17 years old, he signed an Army Ranger contract and eventually deployed six times as a highly-trained sniper. After walking away from a safe desk job at the NSA, he spent eight grueling years operating in the shadows as an intelligence contractor in Iraq and Syria. Today, he has traded the chaos of the sandbox for the "New American Dream,"...

At just 21 years old, undefeated amateur fighter Bryson Jones is redefining the blue-collar grind by balancing grueling days tearing off roofs with a calculated obsession to dominate the cage. We break down his insane strategy of using live boxing, kickboxing, and wrestling matches as his actual preparation for MMA, often competing in these other disciplines right in the middle of a fight camp. Br...

Nick Hamrick gets paid to be the villain in the wrestling ring, but in reality, he is living the ultimate redemption story. Once living a dangerous life on the streets that cost him everything, Nick hit rock bottom before finding his faith and completely flipping the script. Today, he is a licensed real estate agent, a devoted father, and a heavyweight champion who has wrestled over 300 matches si...

Two years after his first appearance, BJJ Black Belt, REALTOR, and Mortgage Lender Tanner Hall returns to the podcast for a massive full-circle moment as we officially team up in the real estate game. In a raw and unexpected segment, Tanner opens up about his hidden battle with Kratom addiction and the grueling mental warfare required to get clean and stay grounded. We dive into his 12-year journe...

By day, Bryan Mitchell is an electrical lineman battling high voltage and brutal weather on utility poles, but by night, he is an undefeated 4-0 amateur MMA Light Heavyweight Champion. We dive into Bryan's incredible physical and mental transformation, exploring how he fought his way back from severe obesity through cycling and Jiu-Jitsu to eventually dominate inside the cage. Bryan opens up about...

Cody Walter knows that the path to purpose is rarely a straight line. After losing his father at age four, serving in the Army Reserves, and battling a debilitating depression while chasing "hustle culture," Cody realized his true strength wasn't in sales—it was in being reliable for others. We explore how he circled back to fitness to save his own life and why he is now preparing for the brutal B...

Britt "Sunshine" Bickhart returns to share the brutal reality behind the fighter’s life, detailing a chaotic 20-month journey from a pro debut victory to a devastating loss and a career-halting ACL tear. We explore the "darkness" she faced when she couldn't run for nine months, dissecting the mental warfare of recovery and the identity crisis of an athlete sidelined by injury. Britt opens up about...

Jake Lowry possesses a resume most fighters dream of: NCAA All-American, BJJ Black Belt, and an undefeated pro MMA record. But after 20 years of grinding in the trenches, his body hit a wall in 2021 that skill couldn't fix, threatening to end his career prematurely. We dive into his "Resurrection" arc, exploring how he utilized specific technology to heal the damage and launch Electrons Avenue & W...

William McGaha (aka Krystal Klarity ) proves that true growth requires the courage to kill your old identity. Formerly the rapper INKNATION, he traded 16 bars for bass drops, completely reinventing himself to launch the Magna Karta EP and a new EDM sound. We discuss the relentless pivot from hip-hop lyricism to sound design and why he officially trademarked his brand just weeks ago in early 2026 t...

Jordan Carr destroys the "I don't have time" excuse by juggling life as a construction worker, barber apprentice, and 3-0 professional boxer. But his biggest fight wasn't in the ring; it was shedding over 100 pounds, transforming himself from a 300-pound teenager into an ABO Champion. We discuss the brutal discipline required to work manual labor all day and spar at night, proving that you can lit...

Adrian Van Balen III is the definition of unkillable, having survived four brain tumors, three craniotomies, and 57 rounds of radiation. After losing his father to a heart attack at just 54, Adrian refused to retreat, instead turning his fight for survival into a mission to save others by launching Ultimet Fitness in Pittsburgh. We explore how he transformed the trauma of facing his own mortality...

From a basement in Western Maryland to the legendary ID Labs in Pittsburgh, Nick DiMercurio proves that if you master the craft, the art will follow. He built his career on a simple philosophy: "Everyone is searching for gold, so supply the shovels." By trading his engineering skills for access, Nick logged thousands of studio hours, eventually earning his place in the same rooms where Mac Miller...

Erica Amoroso is a walking contradiction: a compassionate Special Ed teacher by day and a fierce Jiu-Jitsu competitor by night. After carrying the weight of severe childhood trauma until the age of 25, she broke the cycle and is now six years sober. We explore how she channeled an "addictive personality" into independence, using the physical pressure of BJJ and lifting to reclaim ownership of her...

From getting cut from the D1 baseball roster to launching his own firm just one year after passing the bar, Jacob Rosnick embodies the ultimate "Walk-On Mindset." We explore how he channeled the grit developed in Weirton, WV into a bold career pivot, betting on himself to open Rosnick Law and tackle criminal defense, family, and civil cases. Jacob opens up about the relentless drive required to go...

In our 2025 season finale, "Cowboy Eddy" Parrilla returns to break down his massive pivot from the MMA cage to launching Visual Investments LLC and competing as a Hyrox athlete. We dive into the brutal reality of reinventing your identity, comparing the physical adrenaline of a fight to the high-stakes pressure of entrepreneurship. Edgar proves that being relentless isn’t about doing the same thin...

Serial entrepreneur Dan Sachkowsky, "Big Dan," joins us to reveal what it truly takes to rebuild a multi-million dollar empire from zero—not once, but multiple times. From the intensity of reality TV and the construction trenches to a life-altering heart attack in 2022, Dan opens up about the moment that forced him to trade the 'hustle at all costs' mentality for a life of genuine wealth and freed...

From the conflict of Afghanistan to the disciplined chaos of the cage, undefeated pro MMA fighter Ferdaws "Bobby Murda" Nayimi joins us to break down the true Art of War. With a flawless combined record of 11-0, Ferdaws opens up about the immigrant hustle, the heavy burden of perfection, and the strategy required to dominate another human being. We explore how he transformed survival instincts int...

From loading weapons systems on F-16s to navigating Hollywood casting calls, Chris Prascus is the definition of a pivot. We dive into how he enlisted exactly one year before 9/11 and later refined a family jerky recipe to launch a small business. Now the Founder of Valor Meat Snacks, Chris applies the discipline of the "Black Widows" squadron and the grit of Jiu-Jitsu to build a purpose-driven bra...

In this episode of "The Relentless Project," we welcome Pittsburgh's own Johnny Spell, a pro boxer with an impressive 11-2 record, fresh off a recent unanimous decision victory. Johnny opens up about his journey from the streets of Pittsburgh to the boxing ring, sharing how his early life experiences instilled in him a relentless work ethic and a passion for the sport. We dive into the story behin...

Join us in this episode of "The Relentless Project" as we dive into the multifaceted world of Drew Landefeld, an MMA fighter who expertly balances MMA with his other roles. Drew opens up about his early influences and the pivotal moments that nearly ended his fighting career, revealing the resilience and motivation that pulled him through. Send a text Support the show The path to success is RELENT...

In this episode of "The Relentless Project," we get into the dynamic journey of Jesse Beckwith, a Marine veteran, former law enforcement officer, and now an ambitious MMA fighter. Jesse shares how his military experiences and role as a Body Bearer have shaped his path, leading him through transformative career shifts—from law enforcement to powerlifting, mental health and now MMA. Our conversation...

In this episode of "The Relentless Project," we sit with Taylor Cahill, tracing his journey from his upbringing to wrestling, Jiujitsu, and MMA. Taylor shares how his family's influence and community values shaped his disciplined approach to sports, and reveals the pivotal moments and mentors that ignited his passion for martial arts. As we explore his transition from wrestling to MMA, Taylor open...