The Victory Degree

Nik Atanackovic
  • 4.6 (10)
  • Sports
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On a mission to interview the world's greatest athletes.

  1. 5d ago

    He Shared a QB Room With Aaron Rodgers & Brock Purdy: This Is The Harsh Truth About Elite Success - Kurt Benkert

    Kurt Benkert is a former NFL quarterback, content creator and entrepreneur.  Kurt spent his career inside the quarterback rooms of some of the best to ever play the position, and the perspective he gained there has made him one of the more thoughtful voices on the mental side of the game. Today, we get to go through his best lessons about mindset, human behaviour, psychology, resilience and life after the game. Expect to learn why every quarterback Kurt backed up went on to become the highest-paid player at his position, what Aaron Rodgers taught him about handling failure, the real reason talented players ride the bench, how to stay motivated when success isn't guaranteed, the hidden cost that comes with winning, the mindset differences between Rodgers, Brock Purdy, Jordan Love and Matt Ryan, why doubting whether you'll succeed is a waste of energy, the relationship between balance and leverage, what playing in a Shanahan system actually demands of you, how to put yourself in position to get lucky, the one thing he'd tell himself heading into the draft, what football taught him about building a business and much much more…  Connect with Kurt:  Instagram: instagram.com/kurtbenkert  X: x.com/KurtBenkert  Website: thedimelab.com  Connect with Nik:  Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/  Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21

    1h 57m

  2. Jun 26

    The Relentless Mind of Steph Curry

    This video recaps everything I learned about Steph Curry, his mindset & how he operates from reading the book: Shot Ready By Stephen Curry bit.ly/4g3jRfr  Connect with Nik:  Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/  Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Sources:  Bleacher Report Interview: bit.ly/4vzvlfq  Chris Mullin Interview With Mark Jackson: bit.ly/4gHJfHJ  NY Times Article: bit.ly/4gJDcT3  Chris Reilly Article: bit.ly/4eN6u0L  Coach Bob McKillop & Steph Curry Interview: bit.ly/3R90aIZ  Davidson Steph Curry Interview: bit.ly/4uZrLu6  Alex Hormozi Tweet: bit.ly/4v44Uh9

    56 min

  3. Jun 22

    Navy SEAL: "Pain Is The Path To Becoming Unbreakable" - David Rutherford

    Former Navy SEAL medic and instructor David Rutherford has spent 30+ years studying what drives people to perform — and what makes them quit — in the most extreme environments on earth. From the SEAL teams to Blackwater to the CIA, and now working with elite sports organizations and the world's top performers, David has built a career around one question: how do you restructure your relationship with pain to unlock what you're truly capable of? In this conversation, we get into delusional self-belief, the truth about fear, the "40%" most people never explore, and the stories and lessons that have stuck with David long after he left the battlefield. We also talk about what war really does to a person — the parts nobody warns you about — and how the same principles that carry operators through combat apply to anyone chasing a goal. This one goes deep. David holds nothing back. Connect with David:  Instagram: instagram.com/teamfroglogic/ X: x.com/teamfroglogic Website: davidrutherford.com/ Connect with Nik:  Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/  Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21

    2h 41m

  4. Jun 5

    Kobe Bryant: The Obsession That Built A Champion

    This episode dives into the mindset, habits, and philosophy that made Kobe Bryant one of the most relentless competitors in sports history. Through Kobe's own words, discover the lessons, stories, and principles behind the Mamba Mentality—and why his approach to greatness continues to inspire athletes, entrepreneurs, and high performers around the world. Whether you're chasing success in sports, business, or life, this conversation will challenge the way you think about discipline, preparation, resilience, and what it truly means to be great. This episode is what I leaned from reading The Mamba Mentality: How I Play By Kobe Bryant: amzn.to/4x9oPgC Sources/Links Referenced: Driven From Within by Michael Jordan: amzn.to/4ul5Zkb Ramona Shelburne Article: bit.ly/4uc0G6p The Athletic Kobe Bryant Article: nyti.ms/4ogQQiA Connect with Nik:  Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/  Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21

    51 min

  5. May 26

    Falcons Legend Patrick DiMarco On: 28-3 Super Bowl, Julio Jones, Matt Ryan & Undrafted Mindset

    Former NFL Pro Bowler Patrick DiMarco joins the show to share the untold reality of life inside the NFL — from being an undrafted free agent and nearly losing football after a devastating injury, to the emotional aftermath of Super Bowl 51 and the hidden pressure athletes carry behind the scenes. We dive into the culture behind the legendary 2016 Falcons team, Kyle Shanahan’s offense, Matt Ryan’s MVP season, Julio Jones off the field, NFL politics, mental health, leadership, faith, and what it really takes to survive 10 years in the league. One of the most honest football conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Connect with Patrick:  Instagram: instagram.com/patdimarco42/ Twitter: x.com/PatDiMarco42 Connect with Nik:  Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/  Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21

    56 min

  6. May 15

    NBA Champion Jeff Ayres Reveals Rare Kobe & LeBron Stories & Behind The Scenes of The Spurs Dynasty

    Former NBA champion Jeff Ayres joins The Victory Degree Podcast to share a rare inside look at life in the league, from his rookie year with the Portland Trail Blazers to battling LeBron’s Heat with the Pacers and winning a title with the Spurs. Jeff opens up about the grind of an NBA season, learning the business side of basketball, playing alongside stars like Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden, Steph Curry, Paul George, Tim Duncan, and more — plus the lessons he took from some of the best coaches and veterans in the game. This conversation is about basketball, perspective, resilience, and what it really takes to survive at the highest level.  Connect with Jeff:  Instagram: instagram.com/jayres1912/  Connect with Nik:  Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/  Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21

    1h 58m

  7. May 3

    What 13 Years Inside The NFL Taught Him About Greatness & Why Drew Brees Is The GOAT | Luke McCown

    Luke McCown returns for Part 2 — and somehow, we covered even more ground than the first time.  A 13-year NFL career as the guy standing right behind Drew Brees gives you a perspective most fans never hear. Luke pulls back the curtain on what really happens inside an NFL building — the parts the cameras don't catch on Sunday, the politics nobody admits to, and what it actually takes to stick around in a league where most guys don't make it two years. We get into the modern youth sports machine and where it's quietly breaking kids, the lie of "if you can dream it, you can do it," and the one moment in his first practice with Drew Brees that made him call his brother before he'd even taken his helmet off.  He also makes a case for the greatest quarterback of all time and it may be someone you're not expecting...  If you missed Part 1, watch it here. Connect with Luke:  Twitter: x.com/luke_mccown  Connect with Nik:  Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/  Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21

    58 min

  8. Apr 27

    From 400 Followers to 60k+: How He Became One of NY’s Biggest Sports Voices (Alex Day Interview)

    Alex Day went from making $33K behind the scenes to becoming one of the biggest voices in New York sports — and he did it without the overnight viral moment everyone assumes built his career. In this episode, Alex breaks down what authenticity actually means in content creation, why picking a niche is the growth hack he never used, and the trap of "audience capture" that pulls creators toward more extreme versions of themselves. We get into the long road from broadcast school to running his own shop, the fundamentals that quietly compound over years, and why the dream guest you want today probably isn't the one you should chase.  Then we shift gears into pure New York sports — the Giants' real problem (and why John Harbaugh might actually fix it), Brunson's place in Knicks history, the case for Derek Jeter as the best life in sports, and where the future of sports media is actually headed.  A conversation about building something real in a world obsessed with overnight success.  Connect with Alex:  Instagram: instagram.com/alexday7/  TikTok: tiktok.com/@alexday5  YouTube: youtube.com/@alexday7 Connect with Nik:  Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/  Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21

    1h 18m
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On a mission to interview the world's greatest athletes.

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  • Creator
    Nik Atanackovic
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Victory Degree

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