Rising Tribes Podcast

Nick Urankar & Braxston Cave
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Welcome to the Rising Tribes Podcast — where raw conversations meet real growth.Hosted by two former professional athletes turned husbands, fathers, and high-performance leaders, this is the podcast for people who look like they’ve got it all together… but still carry the silent weight of pressure, expectation, and self-doubt.We talk about what most people only think about — the stuff that lives in your chest and keeps you up at night. From marriage and parenting to sex, business, faith, fitness, money, mental health, and the quiet battle of “am I enough?” — nothing is off-limits here.Alongside our wives and powerful guests, we’re building a tribe of everyday warriors who are deeply rooted in character and relentlessly rising in every area of life.This isn’t therapy. It’s not self-help fluff.It’s honest, bold, unfiltered conversation — with people who get it.Because the strongest tribes don’t fake it. They rise together.

  1. 6d ago

    Life Update: Faith, Family, Fitness & Business

    Send us Fan Mail You ever hit a season where all your go-to moves stop working and it feels personal? We get real about what happens when you’re used to being the fixer, the fast responder, the guy with the plan, and suddenly God keeps putting you in moments that require patience, restraint, and a totally different kind of strength. We talk about faith in the “quiet” season, the kind where you feel like you’re being prepared for something bigger, even if you can’t see the finish line yet. From there, we zoom in on family life and marriage communication. One of the biggest shifts for us lately is learning how to show up for our wives without trying to solve every low moment, especially in high-pressure seasons like real estate and sales. We also unpack the tension of parenting as the kids get older: dating starts, independence grows, and bedtime turns into a nightly push-pull between needing time as a couple and realizing these small moments won’t last forever. If fatherhood, raising kids, and being a present husband are on your mind, this conversation will hit home. We also share a practical fitness update: HYROX training, running mileage, strength work, and what it looks like to stay mentally steady through an injury. Then we bring it into leadership and business transition, including why so many men are hungry for real community and deeper conversations. We end with a simple standard for relationships: don’t step down hoping someone will step up; build relationships where both people raise the bar. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of life is asking you to slow down and grow right now? Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  2. Aug 31

    Leadership Beyond The Title

    Send us Fan Mail Leadership Beyond The Title We talk about why the best leaders don’t lead like bullies and how asking better questions creates trust, ownership, and real momentum. We dig into the Hippo Effect, accountability with relationships, and what “we over me” looks like at work and at home.  • leadership as questions and listening first  • why speaking last reduces groupthink and unlocks better ideas  • the Hippo Effect and the hidden power of titles  • accountability built on trust rather than fear  • trust earned in drops and lost in buckets  • coaching, feedback, and leader 360 blind spots  • continuous improvement by learning from the people in the work  • leading in marriage and family with peacekeeping and clear lines  • building a strong circle that raises the whole group  Subscribe and follow Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  3. Aug 24

    When the Game Ends, Life Begins: Trevor Robinson

    Send us Fan Mail Guest Trevor Robinson walks us through the sharp turn from chasing NFL roster spots to living in a hospital as the father of premature twins, then choosing a different definition of success. We talk about identity after football, why conditioning changes everything, and how a Saturday run group quietly becomes a lifeline for routine and community.  • growing up in Nebraska and arriving at Notre Dame as an early enrollee  • culture shock, belonging, and how priorities change after 17  • the undrafted NFL path, external factors, and why film matters  • the day the linear plan ends with a NICU emergency  • retiring on your terms versus waiting for the phone to stop  • building a post-sports routine and learning to manage idle time  • conditioning, finishing, and what Trevor would tell his 17-year-old self  • parenting lessons that stick, modeling habits instead of preaching  • run club as accountability, social connection, and weekly purpose  • “stack wins that may feel too small to matter” as a training mindset  If you are somebody listening and you are in the area, you can shoot us a message online, whether that's Brax or myself, to get some of the details  Share this with anybody. Like, subscribe, all the stuff that we should say in the beginning or saying at the end  Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  4. Aug 17

    Who Do You Want To Be...

    Send us Fan Mail We talk about identity instead of outcomes and push the question that changes everything: who do you want to be when nobody is giving you credit. We unpack the excuses and labels that keep people stuck, then share how community and consistency create real momentum in fitness and life.  • choosing identity first instead of chasing results  • how kids lose belief and adults inherit limits  • the “endomorph” story and how labels become excuses  • refusing to join victim talk and “misery loves company”  • “the fantasy of being great feels good without the risk”  • “shoulda” regret and the stories people tell themselves  • why accountability and a running group changes behavior  • Dale at 76 and the power of never stopping  • fear of starting over and why small steps win  • social media personas versus who people really are  If you guys have any ideas or topics that we should do, please hit us up. Follow us, subscribe, all the fun stuff. Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  5. Aug 10

    The Power Of Chosen Suffering

    Send us Fan Mail We dig into why life guarantees suffering and why choosing the right kind can build strength instead of regret. We share how training, hard talks, and accountability shape character and carry over into marriage, parenting, and daily mindset.  • defining chosen suffering versus unchosen suffering  • why the messy middle is where growth actually happens  • using workouts as therapy and a way to get present  • how fatigue exposes character and creates a turning point  • preparedness as reps over time, not talent or luck  • a brutal competition story that reshapes perspective on “hard”  • raising standards so effort still feels like effort  • building community so accountability feels supportive, not judgment  Subscribe, share this with anybody that you think it'd be helpful with, or maybe they want to get a laugh or see uh what they think.  Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  6. Aug 3

    5 Private Disciplines That Build A Strong Life

    Send us Fan Mail Nobody posts the hard part: the quiet seasons where you are tempted to quit, cut corners, numb out, or compare your “real life” to someone else’s highlight reel. That’s where we’re going today. Braxston turns 37 and shares a raw, practical breakdown of the five lessons that shaped his last year, with Jake chiming in from behind the scenes as we talk about what growth actually looks like when the cameras are off. We dig into why the most important battles are won in private, and how social media can distort your sense of progress by showing the before and after while hiding the in-between. We also touch on the wider culture shift around alcohol use and mental health, and why the comparison game can quietly push people toward anxiety, distraction, and dissatisfaction. The antidote is not hype. It is daily choices that build identity: the small decisions you repeat until they become your default. From there, we get brutally honest about success. If your version of success costs your marriage, your kids, your health, or your relationship with God, it is not success, it is trade-offs you will eventually regret. We talk about alignment across the Rising Tribes pillars of faith, family, fitness, and leadership, why strength is consistency more than volume, and how keeping promises to yourself builds the integrity to lead others. We close with five reflection questions you can journal through this week, plus an invitation to comment and disagree thoughtfully. If this hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more men can find the conversation. Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  7. Jul 27

    Discipline Series 4: Leadership

    Send us Fan Mail We challenge the idea that leadership requires a title and argue that the first and hardest person to lead is ourselves. We share a practical framework for leading your family, your team, and your community through trust, humility, and consistent standards.  • leadership as impact and influence, not rank or job title  • leading yourself before trying to lead others  • quiet observation and humility as leadership signals  • trust versus performance and why low-trust high performers poison teams  • daily personal audit and non-negotiable routines that build discipline  • using books, podcasts, and social media intentionally instead of passively  • weekly conversations that keep a family aligned and connected  • intentional parenting, safe communication, and speaking to each child’s gifts  • dating your spouse, praying together, and leading marriage with pursuit  • modeling the standard at home, including phone habits and attention  • culture standards at work, candid feedback, celebrating character  • developing your replacement and helping others grow beyond you  • showing up for your community and protecting your reputation as a leader  Subscribe, like, do all the cool things that they say to do. Hit the bell. Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  8. Jul 20

    Discipline Series 3: Fitness

    Send us Fan Mail We break down why fitness discipline slips in real life and how to rebuild it without willpower or perfection. We share the simple systems we use for training, nutrition, and community so progress stays possible in busy seasons.  • excuses that show up after sports, marriage, kids, and career shifts  • treating fitness like work so it stops being a daily debate  • lowering the barrier with small “non-negotiable” workouts  • meal prep strategies that keep nutrition simple and repeatable  • planning ahead for restaurants, travel, and “no options” moments  • why you can’t out-train a bad diet and what really reveals abs  • building routines around races and using competition as fuel  • using community to stay open, consistent, and accountable  Well, subscribe, follow along. If you have any questions, let us know. Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

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About

Welcome to the Rising Tribes Podcast — where raw conversations meet real growth.Hosted by two former professional athletes turned husbands, fathers, and high-performance leaders, this is the podcast for people who look like they’ve got it all together… but still carry the silent weight of pressure, expectation, and self-doubt.We talk about what most people only think about — the stuff that lives in your chest and keeps you up at night. From marriage and parenting to sex, business, faith, fitness, money, mental health, and the quiet battle of “am I enough?” — nothing is off-limits here.Alongside our wives and powerful guests, we’re building a tribe of everyday warriors who are deeply rooted in character and relentlessly rising in every area of life.This isn’t therapy. It’s not self-help fluff.It’s honest, bold, unfiltered conversation — with people who get it.Because the strongest tribes don’t fake it. They rise together.

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  • Creator
    Nick Urankar & Braxston Cave
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Rising Tribes Podcast
  • Show Website
    Rising Tribes Podcast

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