The Throw Zone

Unlocking Strength, Tradition, and Faith with Highland Games Champion Dan McKimJoin us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Dan McKim, a four-time Highland Games World Champion and a man driven not only by strength but also by faith and community. Whether you're a seasoned thrower or new to the sport, Dan shares invaluable insights on training, the cultural roots of Highland Games, and ho...

Welcome to Episode 20 of The Throw Zone ! We’re celebrating this milestone with three powerhouse throwers – Henry Zimmerman, Max Otterdahl, and Cade Moran . From brutal training days and wild injuries to PR stories, favorite meets, and late-night bulking meals, this episode is packed with laughs and behind-the-scenes moments from the world of throws. 🔗 Follow the guys on Instagram: Cade Moran: @c...

The ultimate fantasy draft for throwers is here. Everything Throws, Memes4Throwers, ThrowBigThrowFar, BeauThrows, and ThrowZone each build their dream roster of legendary throwers, unforgettable Olympic Games, and all-time great moments. One era, one athlete per event — no repeats. Who came out on top? Send us a DM or comment who YOU think won! 🏆 👉 Follow everyone on Instagram: @memes4throwers @...

The USATF Championships were packed with monster throws, final-round drama, and breakout performances — and we’re breaking it all down. I'm joined by Beau (@beauthrows) and Grant (@memes4throwers) for a full recap of every major moment across shot, disc, hammer, and javelin. We also talk about what it takes to build a throws community online and what’s coming next for these creators. Whether y...

In this episode of The Throw Zone , we sit down with Olympian, NCAA Record Holder, and 2x National Champion Rhema Otabor to explore her incredible journey from softball in the Bahamas to the Olympic Games and rewriting NCAA history in the javelin. Rhema talks with Big Kev about: How she first picked up the javelin at age 12 Her early competitions and regional team breakthroughs The pivotal decisio...

In this episode, Big Kev chats with 2x Olympian and 6x All-American Stamatia Scarvelis about her journey through the NCAA and international stages. From gliding in high school to finding her rhythm in the hammer, Stam dives deep into training philosophy, technique transitions, college vs. pro life, and advice for young throwers chasing big goals. 🎯 Whether you’re deep in the throws world or just...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Throw Zone ! This week, Big Kev is joined by none other than Maggie Ewen — 2021 Diamond League champion, four-time NCAA champion, and one of the top shot putters in the world. From growing up wanting to be like her big sister to almost going to college for volleyball, Maggie shares the full story of how she found her love for throwing (even if shot put still isn’t her favori...

This week on The Throw Zone , Big Kev is joined by Adelaide Aquilla , a four-time NCAA Champion, 2020 Olympian, and former NCAA Shot Put Record Holder. From starting as a middle school glider to earning her way onto Team USA, Adelaide shares her inspiring story of perseverance, mindset shifts, and what it takes to go from walk-on to world-class thrower. We talk technique trends, weight room compet...

In this episode of The Throw Zone , we’re joined by two-time Olympian and three-time African champion Chukwuebuka Enekwechi. From growing up in Queens with a love for pro wrestling to becoming one of the top shot putters in the world, Chuk shares how strength training shaped his early development and why he believes brute power is the foundation for elite throwing success. We talk recruiting, coll...

In honor of the World Record Discus Throw being broken a month ago today, we are releasing a bonus episode of The Throw Zone! In this episode of The Throw Zone , Big Kev interviews Coach Caleb Seal , founder of Throw Town Ramona —home to multiple world records and the fastest-growing facility in the throws world. From coaching high schoolers to hosting Olympians, Caleb walks us through the vision,...

In this episode of The Throw Zone , Kara Winger—4-time Olympian, US record holder in the women’s javelin, 2022 Diamond League champion, and 2022 world silver medalist—joins us to share her incredible journey in the sport. Kara opens up about how she got started in javelin, the challenges of overcoming multiple injuries, and the mindset that kept her pushing forward. She also shares some amazing be...

This week on The Throw Zone , we go international with our first worldwide guest — Marcus Thomsen , five-time European Championship finalist, World Championship finalist, and 9th place finisher at the 2024 Olympics. Marcus joins us from Europe to talk all things shot put — from his early days in Norway and Denmark to hitting world-class marks, managing injuries, and training alongside legends of t...

🎙️ Daniel Reynolds: NCAA Champ & Two-Turn GOAT | The Throw Zone Ep. 10 This week on The Throw Zone, Big Kev sits down with 2025 NCAA weight throw champion Daniel Reynolds — #2 all-time in NCAA history and #9 in world history . From humble beginnings to the national spotlight, Daniel shares how discipline, strength, and the two-turn technique took him to the top. 💥 Why he sticks with two turns...

🚀 Rachel Richeson – From Walk-On to National Champion & #8 All-Time in the World! | The Throw Zone Podcast 🎯 In this episode of The Throw Zone , we sit down with Rachel Richeson , 2025 USA Weight Throw National Champion and #8 all-time in world history ! 🏆🔥 We dive into her journey from a multi-sport athlete to a dominant force in the NCAA and beyond. 💪 Topics We Cover: ✅ How Rachel tran...

🎙️ The Throw Zone - Episode 8 with Rudy Winkler Join us for Episode 8 of The Throw Zone as we sit down with Rudy Winkler, three-time Olympian (2016, 2020, 2024) and current American record holder in the hammer throw. In this episode, Rudy shares his inspiring journey from his early days in a local track club to becoming one of the world's top throwers. We dive into: ✅ Rudy’s path to mastering...

Welcome to The Throw Zone ! In this must-watch episode, we sit down with Kostas Zaltos , one of the NCAA’s top hammer throwers and a rising star in track and field. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: How Kostas transitioned from Greece to the University of Minnesota The mindset and training strategies behind a successful hammer thrower His journey of learning English in just nine months to pursue his dreams Th...

🎙️ The Throw Zone Ep. 6 | Roger Steen on His Journey from D3 Champ to Team USA + Shot Put Strength & Training Tips In this episode of The Throw Zone , host Big Kev sits down with Roger Steen , two-time NCAA DIII National Champion and World Indoor Team member! Roger shares his journey from small-town athlete to Olympic Trials competitor , the mindset and training that helped him hit 22 meters i...

🔥 The Throw Zone Podcast | Episode 5 with Joe Brown – From D2 Champion to Olympian! 🔥 In this episode, Joe Brown joins Big Kev to talk about his journey from a D2 National Champion in discus to competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics ! 🚀💪 🏆 Joe shares insights on: ✅ How he started throwing discus & overcame early struggles ✅ The mindset & training that helped him win an NCAA title ✅ H...

In this episode of The Throw Zone , host Kevin sits down with Chad Wright , 2012 NCAA Discus Champion and Tokyo 2021 Olympian , to discuss his incredible journey from Jamaica to the University of Nebraska , his experiences competing on the world stage, and the mindset needed to succeed in track and field. Chad shares his story of perseverance—how he overcame setbacks, trained for the Olympics, and...

The Throw Zone with Payton Otterdahl In this episode of The Throw Zone , I sit down with two-time Olympian and NCAA shot put champion Payton Otterdahl, aka P Train Throws , to dive deep into his journey from a multi-sport kid in Minnesota to competing at the highest levels of track and field . We cover everything from his high school track days , where he almost quit throwing, to his breakout year...

In this special episode of The Throw Zone , host Big Kev sits down with Olympic finalist and NCAA champion Axelina Johansson to discuss her incredible journey from Sweden to the top of the throwing world. 🔥 Topics Covered: ✅ Axelina’s path from youth track & field to the 2024 Olympic Games ✅ The transition from Sweden to competing in the NCAA at Nebraska ✅ Overcoming language barriers, cul...

The Throw Zone: January NCAA throws event recap In this episode Big Kev and Nick Ponzio recap January's NCAA throws event rankings and give some predictions on how the NCAA indoor season will end. Following that Nick leads us through his journey into the sport of shot put and gives some advice for throwers, or athletes, of all levels.