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Stories From The Resilite

Shane Sparks

Booking Overview

This is an interview show focused on wrestling history, elite competition, technical strategy, athlete development, and the personal resilience behind championship careers, featuring decorated wrestlers and high-level coaches as external guests. Agencies could credibly pitch NCAA and international champions, prominent wrestling coaches, sports-performance specialists, and established figures with compelling career or leadership stories, but booking is likely difficult because recent guests are highly accomplished and prominent within the sport.

Metrics

Episodes: 14

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jason@bryantwrestling.com

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Host

Shane Sparks - Award-winning wrestling broadcaster known for covering the sport and its leading athletes and coaches.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Elite wrestling credentials such as NCAA or international championships, national-team experience, major tournament medals, prominent collegiate coaching roles, or a significant connection to wrestling history and development.
Required Achievements:  
NCAA championships, Olympic or World medals, National-team selection, Major collegiate coaching experience, Long-term success at the highest levels of wrestling

Recent Guest Discussions

Kellen Russell - Elite Collegiate Wrestling Technique, Overtime Performance, Mental Preparation, Coaching Development, And Overcoming Postseason Setbacks.

James Green - Transitioning To International Competition, Career Longevity, Wrestling Through Injuries, Resilience, Positional Discipline, And Coaching.

Kyle Snyder - Competing Against Elite International Rivals, Mental Preparation, Faith, Conditioning, Career Longevity, And Legacy.

Kyle Dake - Technical Evolution, Elite Competition, Injury Recovery, Mental Discipline, Faith, Family, And Long-term Performance.

Quentin Wright - Championship Preparation, Penn State Wrestling Culture, Technical Development, Adversity, Sports Psychology, And High-pressure Performance.

Recent Topics

Wrestling, Coaching, Athlete Development, Mental Performance, Sports

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Stories From The Resilite
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Mike Zadick: Built on Montana Dirt

September 16, 2026

Mike Zadick built his career on uncompromising forward pressure, suffocating hand-fighting, and an intense, edge-of-the-cliff competitive drive. A three-time USA World Team member, 2006 World silver medalist, 2008 Olympian, and three-time All-American at the University of Iowa, Zadick spent a decade matching up with the most dangerous 60 and 66-kilogram freestylers in the world. He was trained in the relentless environment of Carver-Hawkeye Arena during the Dan Gable and Jim Zalesky eras, tak...

Kellen Russell: Two NCAA titles and relentless in overtime

September 02, 2026

Kellen Russell is one of 11 wrestlers in Big Ten history to win four individual conference titles. A two-time NCAA champion and three-time All-American at Michigan, Russell built his career on position control, hand-fighting, and an absolute refusal to yield in late-match situations, finishing his collegiate career with a 14–0 record in overtime matches.Now back in Ann Arbor as an assistant coach under Sean Bormet following five years on the staff at Cornell, Russell joins Shane Sparks to bre...

James Green: No Room for Compromise

August 19, 2026

The dimensions of freestyle wrestling demands a fundamental shift in physics. When James Green made the transition up to 74 kilograms, he abandoned the comfortable speed differential of 70 kg to step directly into the most physical, unforgiving meat grinder in international combat sports. Facing larger, naturally heavier frames that punish the smallest flaw in positioning, the four-time All-American, Big Ten champion, and two-time World medalist adapted his game plan to secure his eighth Worl...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Stories From The Resilite
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How do I get in touch with Stories From The Resilite?

Stories From The Resilite is hosted by Shane Sparks. Its publicly listed email is jason@bryantwrestling.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Stories From The Resilite?

The publicly listed email for Stories From The Resilite: jason@bryantwrestling.com.

How many listeners does Stories From The Resilite have?

Podseeker estimates Stories From The Resilite reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Stories From The Resilite?

Stories From The Resilite typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Elite wrestling credentials such as NCAA or international championships, national-team experience, major tournament medals, prominent collegiate coaching roles, or a significant connection to wrestling history and development. Common among recent guests: NCAA championships; Olympic or World medals; National-team selection. Recent guests include Kellen Russell, James Green, and Kyle Snyder.

How hard is it to get booked on Stories From The Resilite?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Stories From The Resilite cover?

Recent episodes cover Wrestling, Coaching, Athlete Development, Mental Performance, and Sports. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jason@bryantwrestling.com

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