The Vision Quest Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how wrestling shapes not only the individual but the culture around it? Join us as we sit down with the master of USA Wrestling, Gary Mayabb, a Greco-Roman man, who shares his wrestling journey and its profound impact. From filling a void in his early life to shaping his personal growth, Gary’s narrative is a testament to the transformative power wrestling c...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it’s like to step into the shoes of a wrestling coach? Our guest for today's episode, Coach Troy Steiner, takes us on a deep dive into the world of wrestling. From the Central Valley in California to the Midwest, he shares the vibrant local wrestling culture and the journey that led him from his first head coaching position at Fresno State to his c...

Send us Fan Mail What if you had the chance to sit down with a revered wrestling coach, who's not just a mentor to many but also a proud father to a state champion? That's exactly what we've got in store for you with our guest, Coach Ernie Millard, who has a fascinating tale to tell packed with insights, lessons, and personal experiences. Be prepared to be inspired as he candidly sh...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we navigate the fascinating life journey of Drew Nix, a former football athlete who took a detour into the world of music. With his roots in Hoover, Alabama, and a football coach for a father, Drew's adolescence revolved around the gridiron. This episode provides an intimate look into Drew's transition from high school football to the struggles he faced in col...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to be pinned to your seat! This episode, we're going toe-to-toe with Zach, THE Wisconsin Grappler brings a wealth of wrestling knowledge and experience to the mat. With a career starting in Indiana and later transforming into a sports analyst, he's been through the ranks and is here to share the insights only an insider could offer.  We've got you covered fr...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an exhilarating chat with Sammy the Wildman Jones! Our special guest for this episode, Sammy, hails from rural Louisiana and is a spectacle of fiery competitive spirit and unique habits.  A wild childhood indeed! As we dig into Sammy's journey into wrestling. Switching from soccer and swimming, wrestling became his calling. His dedication to the sport and sheer...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare yourself for a delightful trip through time as we journey with Lucas Peters, the gifted 126 pound, 2023 Wisconsin state wrestling champ, tracing his evolution from a sports-loving kid growing up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to a devoted high school wrestler. Get ready to be regaled with tales filled with humor and heart from Lucas' early years, including his experiences with...

Send us Fan Mail Get set for a thrilling journey with Dean Hamiti, a wrestling prodigy who transitioned from football with remarkable finesse. Dean opens up about his middle school beginnings and how he navigated the challenging balance of wrestling and football. He speaks candidly about his wrestling evolution – from the memorable events, pressure points, to his impressive transition from 106 to...

Send us Fan Mail No fancy words needed here! Lucas puts it all out there! We touch on how his Blue river crew did in Fargo. The unimportance of Fargo as far as what his athlete's ultimate goals are. We also dive a bit more into what the true chemistry of Greco only/Freestyle only is, and it includes gymnastics. But there's soooooo much more to it! Take a listen and find out more! Enjoy!...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine stepping onto the wrestling mat, heart pounding, the crowd roaring, and knowing that this is the moment that could change your life. That's exactly what our guest, the legendary Jordan Crass, experienced in his eighth-grade year at Fargo, often referred to as the Mecca of wrestling. Through an engaging conversation, we explore the evolution of Greco and freestyle wres...

Send us Fan Mail Technique: Highlight a guest As your host, I have the privilege of bringing you into the world of wrestling with our esteemed guest, the one and only Coach Jake Shannon. His journey from his early UFC days to wrestling guru is an inspiring tale of determination, grit, and a profound love for the sport. From overcoming financial difficulties and earning a master's degree in Fi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered about the secret to a healthy body and mind? This episode promises to unlock that secret as we welcome our special guest, Frank, a master in Oriental Medicine and a former bodybuilder. Frank shares his journey of transformation, shedding 25 pounds for a movie role, and the subsequent realization of the dangers of unhealthy weight loss. He also takes us throu...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what it takes to excel in the world of wrestling? Wonder no more. In our exciting new episode, we sit down with the coach of Estonia's top wrestling team, Team Engläs, Kristjan Press. Kristjan paints a vivid picture of wrestling in Estonia, offering us a fascinating glimpse into the arduous journey of a wrestler, and the influence of the tense political landscape...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in for an insightful exploration of wrestling's evolving landscape as we chat about the game-changing introduction of three-point takedowns in the sport. We'll examine the tactical implications of this new rule on the outcome of matches. Using the entertaining showdowns between Grayson Clark vs Shane Corrigan and Max Ramberg vs Soren Herzog as case studies, we delve...

Send us Fan Mail Journey with us into the world of wrestling, where physical strength meets mental endurance, narrated by our distinguished guest CJ Vroman, the mastermind behind First Fitness Training Facility. CJ, an accomplished athlete, coach, and Air Force member, opens up about his enthralling odyssey, from his humble beginnings in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, to the apex of his wrestling and coac...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder how two guys with different backgrounds found a common passion in Greco-Roman wrestling? Meet Nick Africano and Logan Savvy, our passionate guests who’ll share their unique wrestling journeys and how they got drawn into this ancient sport. Nick, with his football roots and influenced by his father's love for wrestling, and Logan, who started wrestling with...

Send us Fan Mail Emma was great to have on as a guest! Her attitude towards hard work and dedication is incredible. Having been as active as she was in her youth and the activities she took part in, it's no wonder why she won't stop until she gets what she wants! From 1/2 ton animals, to mountain ranges, she's faced them all! Take a listen and as always...ENJOY! Support the show App...

Send us Fan Mail She's from a small northern WI town, but she's got huge goals and aspirations! She breaks down the struggles that come with small town sports, especially wrestling! What it took to get the exposure she needed to become one of the best female wretlers in the state of WI! All of that and so much more! Enjoy! Support the show Appleton Tattoo Links https://www.facebook.com/a...

Send us Fan Mail What a great conversation! Coach Miller lays it all out for us! What got her to the Olympic podium so quick. Where her competitive spirit comes from. And her complete and total immersion into the sport of women's freestyle wrestling! Coming from Texas, she had the early advantage of women's only programs. But that was only a piece of the puzzle! Listen now to find out mo...

Send us Fan Mail Talk about bright futures! This girls has definitely got one! Brooke has been in this grinding sport for a short time, but made waves while she was in it! Enough to get her a coaching job at Brookfield East! But, Ju Jitsu brought her to wrestling. And what a combo that can be when competing! She isn't done yet, and at such a young age yet too! I won't tell her, but, she&...

Send us Fan Mail What a story! Austin is one of the most determined guys out there! Tell him he can't do something and watch him just go ahead and do it! And handily too! Has beaten some of the top guys in the country...HANDILY! Take the time to get to know Austin Gomez, you won't be disappopinted! Enjoy! Support the show Appleton Tattoo Links https://www.facebook.com/appletontattoo http...

Send us Fan Mail What a great athlete and just great all around guy! He really just loves the sport and everything about it! On this episode we talk all about the tough wrestling world that is Pennsylvania and the advantages of having high level national talent around you to learn from! And of course we talk all about an NCAA championship! One thing is for sure about Nino, he is here to stay, and...

Send us Fan Mail Growth is a beautiful thing. And this guy has done a ton of it. Not only as an athlete, but as a man and person in general. I sat down with Eric Barnett of the Wisconsin Badgers, and we discuss his history in this sport, and we discuss the importance of really just having fun in the sport, and making it to the big show! It was great to be able to dig into the mind of a kid, that w...

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Send us Fan Mail Pat was an absolute blast to talk with! This episode talks about it all with him. From his beginnings in an already well established east coast wrestling community. Getting tutelage from proven NCAA athletes in small clubs in NJ from the start, was the foundation of what would be an illustrious wrsetling career. Pat lays it all out on the line for us. And we had a bladt the whole...