What's Good

Greg Mescall
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Podcast by Greg Mescall

Episodes

  1. Ep. 45 Manteo Mitchell

    05/12/2021

    Ep. 45 Manteo Mitchell

    Even nine years later many people still remember track World Champion and Olympic silver medalist Manteo Mitchell for the 2012 Olympics. In a still unexplainable feat, he finished his portion of the 4x400 relay in London on a newly broken leg. But he is so much more than that one moment. As he prepares to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games, Mitchell joined #WhatsGood to talk about his new pursuit of bobsled, getting involved in bitcoin and how his son kept him on the track. Plus, with no shortage of adversity in his life, Mitchell offers important advice on how to work through challenges, process struggles and also stay laser focused on your goals.

    36 min
  2. Ep. 44 Gary Bloom

    05/04/2021

    Ep. 44 Gary Bloom

    Veteran soccer broadcaster Gary Bloom has called some of the biggest matches in Europe over the years, but he joined #WhatsGood to talk about his relatively new venture - psychotherapy. The only full-time psychotherapist employed by a professional soccer team in the UK (Oxford United), Bloom is helping to address mental health amongst athletes and help remove a stigma that still remains. We talked about his new book "Keeping Your Head In The Game" and some of the ways even the most talented and highly paid athletes in the world can understand that they need help. Bloom's 'rule of three' will prove helpful to anyone trying to sort through feelings that may need the help of a professional.

    32 min
  3. Ep. 43 Ray Austin

    04/13/2021

    Ep. 43 Ray Austin

    Ray Austin just wrapped season one of his dream, the Fan Controlled Football League. As one of four founders and the league commissioner, Austin spent years working on getting the league started and is excited for season two. The FCF is just part of Austin's journey. He joined #WhatsGood to talk about his path from Oklahoma where he played on the nation's best high school football team to Tennessee where he suited up with the likes of Peyton Manning. From there it was off to the NFL with the Jets and Bears before injuries decided a different course. The same work ethic that lifted Austin up through the football ranks was now channeled into acting and modeling with appearances on shows like Empire and Chicago PD. He shares some great stories including why getting recruited by Nebraska legend Tom Osborne didn't work out, how he brings the confidence of a defensive back into auditions and more.

    46 min
  4. Ep. 42 Otto Wallin

    03/30/2021

    Ep. 42 Otto Wallin

    Southpaw heavyweight boxer Otto Wallin got his start in Sweden where for many years professional boxing was banned. Introduced to the sport by his late father, Wallin rose up the amateur ranks hoping to qualify for the Olympic Games in 2012. While he fell short of representing Sweden in the Olympics, a new door opened as he turned pro shortly thereafter. Wallin joined #WhatsGood to talk about his boxing journey, his father's impact and his goals for the future. Plus we discuss how his 2019 bout with Tyson Fury raised his profile in the boxing world, the feeling of landing a punch and the mechanics of taking a punch. How he unplugs after a fight, the biggest misconception about Sweden and some appreciation for ABBA.

    30 min
  5. Ep. 41 Daryl Virgies

    03/23/2021

    Ep. 41 Daryl Virgies

    Fan Controlled Football running back and Trenton, NJ native Daryl Virgies has a story that is nothing short of inspiring. In and out of trouble as a kid, with some 45 juvenile charges, a reunion with his father in his early 20s changed everything. From there, Virgies left his past behind to focus on football, attending Virginia Lynchburg University. He eventually impressed NFL scouts, spending time in the off-season with the New York Giants in addition to playing in other leagues around the country. Virgies joined #WhatsGood to talk about his path, why he never wants to go back to his old life and how he built himself into a wrecking ball through weight training. This past Saturday Virgies helped the Wild Aces win the first ever FCF People's Championship.

    22 min
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Podcast by Greg Mescall

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  • Creator
    Greg Mescall
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
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