Underdog Podcast

In this episode of The Underdog Podcast, Behind the Business segment, we dive into an incredible weekend with The Elliot Group in Tampa Bay, Florida. It all started with an Instagram post by Andy Elliot, where we shared our story and got the chance of a lifetime to join his team for a conference. From workouts with Andy and his crew to forging amazing connections throughout the event, we made the...

In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of building strong relationships and how these connections can lead to significant opportunities. We share a personal example of how a well-nurtured relationship has benefited our brand. We also discuss how Underdog Energy differentiates itself from much larger competitors, seizing opportunities they often overlook or can't support. Additional...

In this episode of The Underdog Podcast with the Behind the Business segment, we dive into our journey to Chicago where we faced our first major retailer meetings. From memorizing pitch scripts to navigating rooms full of established companies, we unravel the tension and triumphs of our initial encounters. we had some pivotal meetings with industry giants like Walgreens and Hannaford, sharing insi...

In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we dive into the story of guest, Bryan Whynot, who has battled an autoimmune disease since he was a child. He opens up about his transformative journey with fitness, a pivotal moment of hospitalization, and an encounter with a young patient that reshaped his perspective on life. Throughout, he shares how he avoids a victim mentality by remembering others ha...

In this episode of the Underdog Podcast, we have a Behind the Business segment where we reflect on the past 5 years of running Underdog and the three most important things that we've learned that come up often in the workings of the business. One, is assuming nothing. Second is patience in persistence. Lastly, finding ways to enjoy the little things. - You can follow us on social media @under...

On this episode, we reflect on the highs and lows of our entrepreneurial journey with Underdog. We discuss the initial hurdles of our first significant partnership, sharing insights on seizing opportunities and presenting our best selves, regardless of circumstances. The conversation turns to the core philosophy of building a business through community, emphasizing the importance of relationships...

In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we sit down with Mavrick Rizy, who shares his personal trials and triumphs on and off the baseball field. From the influence of his older brother as a lifelong role model to the mental and physical challenges of recovering from multiple injuries, Mavrick opens up about the highs and lows of his athletic career. He emphasizes the importance of not specializi...

In this episode of the Underdog Podcast: Behind the Business, we discuss the period before launching Underdog Energy. From marketing strategies to build awareness and urgency for launch day to the day of launch and everything in between. We dive into some stories, adversities, and plans to have the most successful launch possible. - You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram ,...

In this episode of Underdog Podcast: Behind the Business, we dive deep into the wild journey of our first production of Underdog Energy in Georgia. We recount the non-stop hustle that had us recording a podcast at 1:30 in the morning, grabbing food at 3 AM, and catching a quick 45-minute nap before heading to production at 4 AM. After overseeing production and having the product in our hands for t...

In this episode of "Behind the Underdogs," we dive into the inspiring journey of Dino Kambeitz, a pro hockey player whose career has been marked by significant highs and lows. From his first humbling experience of getting cut from a team to the mental shifts that ultimately saved his career, Dino shares his raw and inspiring story.  Throughout the episode, we explore key moments such as...

In this episode of Behind the Business , we dive into the rollercoaster journey of building our network and the essential lessons learned along the way. Discover why there’s no such thing as a smooth process in entrepreneurship, and why being eager to learn every step of the way is crucial. We recount a memorable design fiasco and discuss why our golden rule in business is to never assume anything...

The journey of developing a new energy drink or any product doesn't come without it's highs or lows. From our initial tastings and surprises with certain ingredients to managing expectations and the hurdles of product development. We recount adventures with luggage, saltine stories, and the pivotal decision to stick with natural sweeteners. Reflecting on the parallels between business an...

With our new segment, "Behind the Business," we explore the dynamic origins and mission of Underdog. This episode provides an in-depth look at how Underdog Energy is setting new standards in the energy drink market with its commitment to clean, Informed Sport Certified drinks designed specifically for student-athletes. Hear directly from the founders on what drives us, the unique challen...

In this episode, we interview former Tufts lacrosse/hockey player and current Syracuse lacrosse player, Mason Kohn. We discuss his unconventional hockey career, where he began as a 10 year old, which is typically a later start to hockey. He progressed slowly in the early years, always being one of the under developed players. That is until he reached junior hockey where he quickly rose through the...

In this episode, we interview former rugby player and current coach at Athlete's Authority,  Jordi Taylor. We talk through his journey in sports and how he's been able to translate his experiences from being an athlete into becoming an effective coach. We dive deeper on topics like how to decipher correct information from today's endless access to knowledge, how pivotal the proper c...

In this episode, we interview University of North Carolina All-American wrestler, Lachlan McNeil. We talk about his journey from the Middle East, to Canada, and finally to the United States where he has been able to prove himself as a high end wrestler. In Canada, the competition was good, but nothing in comparison to the competition in the US. He took the chance on coming to the states to prove h...

In this episode we interview cycling instructor Simmi Uppaladadium. We discuss the ability to have resiliency when you are truly passionate about something, which Simmi has presented on her journey to becoming a cycling instructor in NYC. Some prevalent themes in diving into Simmi's journey is taking the leap of faith, battling doubt, and creating your own path. - Follow Simmi on Instagram (@...

In this episode, we interview current Stanford Assistant Wrestling Coach and former All-American wrestler at Missouri. Grant has a unique story in that he faced just about every adversity along his journey. After an unfathomable amount of injuries and missing two and a half seasons, Grant returned to the mat and captured his first conference title and achieved All-America status. He was ranked as...

In this episode, we interview freshman wrestler at Stanford University, Daniel Cardenas. Daniel started wrestling when he was very young, thanks to his dad who pushed him day in and day out to be a better version of himself. Daniel faced many upsetting defeats as he came up through the ranks, which put a chip on his shoulder and challenged him to be more disciplined to find new levels. Fast forwar...

In this episode, we interview current University of Vermont lacrosse player, Jake Harrington. Any pro sport typically requires development of your craft from a young age. That was not the case for Jake. He began his lacrosse journey just before his freshman year of high school and has since dominated the D3 level, transferred D1, and got drafted in the 4th round of the NLL draft. We discuss the cr...

In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we discuss the new food pyramid known as the Food Compass. We break down the basis of the Food Compass and both sides of the argument. One side is the public's misinterpretation of the study, and the other is the implications of the study even with the proper interpretation.  In our opinion, everyone needs to fend for themselves to deem what is right a...

In this episode, we interview repeat guest and elite powerlifter, Connor Borkert. We talk about his comeback after a poor performance at Nationals to secure first place at the Virginia Pro and the mental processes behind his preparations for a lift. Wen dive deeper on topics like recovery, alcohol, adrenaline, and also his routine on competition day. We end the episode with an overview of Connor&a...

In this episode, we interview Mark Omezi, a pro bodybuilder and actor who came to the U.S. from Nigeria in 2005. Mark grew up playing soccer and stopped in 2017 when he began competing competitively in bodybuilding. When he first started bodybuilding, he was always told that he had the size and composition to become competitive in the sport. He quickly realized after his first show that a lot woul...

In this episode, we interview Air Force Veteran, CEO of BeneFit Medical, and bodybuilder James Reynolds. At 25 years old, James saw an opportunity during his stint in pharmacy school to produce scrubs with an athletic feel while maintaining its maximum comfort. He made an astounding $60k in his first 10 days in pre-orders and has now built it to multi-million dollars. He has built and scaled his c...

In this episode, we interview CEO of Long Island Meal Prep, Ted Gallucci. Ted was living society's expected traditional route of going to college and then getting a 9-5 job. He realized that he wasn't living the life that he wanted, but the life he thought would make his family happy. After spending some time in school, he dropped out to pursuit his meal prep service company. Despite the...