The Post Game Podcast

Marty Jaramillo is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and the first-ever in game on-air injury analyst at ESPN, now with CBS Sports. Marty has worked with elite athletes, business icons, and entertainers, and now hosts his own podcast, Game Recognizes Game: The Pod.We dive deep into how he broke into sports broadcasting, his insights on injury analysis, and the elite mindset that’s helped him thrive across industries. He shares his thoughts around preparation, passion, and why there’s no such thing as a Plan B, just your next chapter.What You'll Hear About:How Marty got into physical therapy and sports medicineBecoming the first in game on air injury analyst on ESPN How he stays enthusiastic and inspired every day The art of breaking down complex topics simplyWhat it’s like working with the 1% of the 1%Behind the scenes of the Damar Hamlin MNF incidentPreparing for the unknownStories about Chris Fowler, Victor Wembanyama, Bronny James, and moreWhy “nothing happens on accident”The origin and mission of Game Recognizes Game: The PodAdvice on mindset, fatherhood, and paying it forwardTimestamps:(0:00) - Intro to Marty(2:00) - Marty’s upbringing & early career(7:40) - Olympics & early influences(9:40) - Fritz Hobbs (12:10) - ESPN with Chris Fowler(15:15) - Becoming the “Mike Pereira” of in game injury analysts(18:50) - Making complicated things simple(20:45) - How to break down complex topics(24:30) - Preparation and staying sharp(26:30) - Non-Contact injuries(31:50) - Victor Wembanyama (32:45) - Damar Hamlin MNF cardiac emergency(34:50) - Injury speculation & responsibility(36:40) - What is commotio cordis?(40:15) - Bronny James cardiac scare(41:20) - Hank Gathers and historical parallels(42:50) - Launching Game Recognizes Game(45:00) - Justin Tuck recruitment story(47:40) - Interviewing Chris Fowler(51:30) - The lifelong impact of sports(52:40) - “Nothing happens on accident”(53:40) - Mike Rapole & business crossovers(55:30) - Showing up for opportunities(57:20) - JJ Schwarz & player development(58:50) - Life lessons for his son(1:00:20) - Mentorship & paying it forward(1:03:20) - Where to find GRG: The PodLinks:Marty Jaramillo InstagramGRG The Pod InstagramGRG The Pod YouTubeGRG The Pod SpotifyThe Post Game Podcast:⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com

Marty Jaramillo talks about seizing opportunities and how treating the legendary Chris Fowler on the PT table ultimately led to him becoming ESPN's first ever "on-air injury analyst."

Matt Gorman, South Philly native and former D1 college baseball player at Lipscomb joined the show to talk building a music career in Nashville, without a plan B. He shares the grind behind songwriting, working odd jobs to stay afloat, and the risks that come with going all-in on your dream.In this episode, you’ll hear:Matt’s journey from South Philly to NashvilleThe moment he picked up a guitarWhat most people don’t see about life as a songwriterWhy he chose not to have a backup planThe realities of the music business and record dealsHow he measures success todayTimestamps:(0:00) – Intro to Matt(1:30) – From South Philly to Nashville(2:20) – Why he chose Penn Charter(5:40) – The decision to play at Harford(9:30) – Playing D1 baseball at Lipscomb(12:00) – When he picked up the guitar(14:15) – The challenge of writing songs(17:10) – No Plan B: odd jobs to fund the dream(21:30) – Nashville’s grind behind the scenes(25:30) – The art & science of songwriting(28:30) – Getting paid to be creative(30:00) – Business side of the music industry(34:20) – Finding peace on stage(36:40) – Matt’s favorite song he’s written(39:10) – Testing new songs in real time(41:20) – How he practices his craft(42:40) – New Bailey Zimmerman cut(44:50) – Taking big risks & betting on yourself(48:00) – How Matt defines success(50:00) – Where to find MattConnect with Matt Gorman:Matt Gorman InstagramMatt Gorman SpotifyMatt Gorman Tik Tok The Post Game Podcast:⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com

Matt Gorman, South Philly native, former college baseball player at Lipscomb, and current country music singer / song writer talking about how he's most comfortable and present on stage.

JJ Schwarz, former Florida Gator, relives the night he hit four home runs vs. Stetson his freshman year.

JJ Schwarz is a College World Series Champion at The University of Florida, former minor leaguer with the Oakland A’s, and currently studying to obtain a sports psychology degree from Barry University.He shares the highs and lows of his baseball journey—from hitting four home runs in a single game to battling injuries and rediscovering his identity beyond stats.What You’ll Hear In This Episode:The story behind JJ’s legendary 4-HR game vs. StetsonWinning the 2017 College World SeriesHow JJ discovered the mental game and why it changed everythingWhy quitting is contagiousBlending faith, identity, and performance Mental tools every athlete should knowThe power of positive self-talk and awareness of negative thoughtsThe business side of baseball and its hidden pressuresJJ’s mission in youth baseball and sports psychologyAdvice he wishes he had when he was youngerTimestamps:(0:00) –Intro to JJ(3:50) – Lessons from his dad’s 12 years in the minors(5:50) – Final outs of the national title game(7:05) – Durability, consistency, and staying in the lineup(8:50) – Why he enjoyed fall baseball(10:30) – The story behind the 4-HR game(13:00) – Chasing that peak performance again(15:15) – Starting his mental skills journey(16:30) – 2017 CWS vs. other Omaha appearances(17:40) – Florida’s coaching culture(20:10) – The business side of pro baseball(21:10) – Playing through injury(24:20) – “Quitting is contagious”(26:50) – Pursuing sports psychology(30:50) – Confidence built on character, not stats(33:15) – Practical mental skills for athletes(35:00) – Managing negative self-talk(36:00) – One cook in the kitchen mindset(37:30) – Common barriers to seeing a sports psychologist(40:00) – Youth sports and long-term development(42:00) – NIL and the current college athletics landscape(46:30) – What he’d tell his younger self(48:45) – His mission and message moving forwardLinks:JJ's InstagramJJ Schwarz Twitter (X)The Post Game Podcast:⁠YouTube⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠X.com⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.comIntro Audio Credit: Florida Gators YouTube

Jonathan Weislow is a former University of Miami baseball player, Vice President at Cumming Group, and creative musician. Jon shares his journey from college athletics to leadership in construction project management, and how embracing curiosity and an eclectic approach has shaped his career and personal growth.What You’ll Hear About:Hosting a fellow Post Game PodcastThe stories between the extremes for athletesThe importance of curiosity and eclectic interestsInterdependence and communityLetting go of the fear of perceptionWhy people resist changeHow people want to helpBalancing career, creativity, and fatherhoodTimestamps:(0:00) – Intro(2:30) – The Post Game Podcast(5:20) – Starting his podcast(9:15) – Athlete stories: extremes vs. the in-between(11:00) – Good at baseball, not in love with it(15:40) – Identity crisis after sports(18:10) – Curiosity in elite performers(21:10) – Interdependence and community(24:00) – Overcoming fear of perception(26:15) – Being good at things(29:00) – Alignment outside of professional industry(30:50) – Approaching things differently(32:30) – Having a job to support the dream(35:30) – Whose opinion do you value?(40:30) – Unfulfillment in career(42:40) – Clock on ability to do things(44:30) – Telling people you’re doing something(47:00) – Fatherhood(50:45) – Where to find JonLinks:Jon Weislow InstagramThe Post Game Podcast:YouTubeLinkedInInstagramX.comTik TokEmail me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com

Jared Doerfler, founder of Hanna Golf and the Perfect Putt newsletter, built a boutique golf putter business from scratch. In this episode, we dive into golf entrepreneurship, the realities of starting a golf business, and tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.What You’ll Hear About:-The realities of starting a golf business from scratch-Why Jared believes it’s better to fail than never try-Building a purpose-driven business vs. chasing profits-Growing a niche golf newsletter (Perfect Putt) to thousands of subscribers-The mental game of golf and its parallels to entrepreneurship-Insights into the business side of the golf industry-Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and golf business foundersTimestamps:(0:00) – Introduction to Jared Doerfler, founder of Hanna Golf and Perfect Putt(2:30) – The story behind Hanna Golf: from idea to reality(4:00) – The true challenges of starting a golf business(5:30) – Rediscovering a love for golf (10:30) – Time management(13:00) – Embracing failure as part of the entrepreneurial journey(15:15) – Building a business for purpose, not just profit(17:00) – Growing the Perfect Putt golf newsletter(21:20) – The process of designing and manufacturing a putter(24:00) – The mental game of golf and business(25:00) – Stories and feedback from Hanna Golf clients(27:30) – Collaborating with professional golfers(31:00) – Exploring the business side of golf(33:30) – The stress and rewards of entrepreneurship(36:00) – “Burning the boats”: committing fully to your vision(38:00) – Where to find Jared and Hanna Golf onlineConnect with Jared Doerfler & Hanna Golf:Jared Doerfler InstagramHanna Golf InstagramJared Doerfler XPerfect Putt NewsletterHanna Golf WebsiteThe Post Game Podcast:YouTubeLinkedInInstagramX.comTik TokEmail: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com

What do former athletes and military veterans have in common when it comes to building a new life after sports or service?Alec Emmert—Navy veteran, Wharton MBA, and CEO of Service to School— joins the show to explore how high performing veterans can reinvent themselves, leverage their discipline and teamwork, and take advantage of opportunities like the GI Bill for college and career success.Alec shares his personal story of transitioning from the military to the business world, the unique perspective he gained from the Navy, and practical strategies for taking a shot at something different.Topics in this episode: Transitioning from sports or service to civilian lifeThe realities of the Naval Academy and military serviceHow Service to School helps veterans and why it mattersUsing your GI Bill and choosing the right education pathThe value of mentorship for athletes and veteransParallels between athletic and military mindsetsTips for nonprofit leadership and entrepreneurshipWhy athlete / military communities need honest advice and peer supportMentioned in this episode: -Service to School: Service To School-Connect with Alec Emmert on LinkedIn-Follow Service to School on LinkedInThe Post Game Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Post Game Podcast on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Post Game Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Post Game Podcast YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Post Game Podcast LinkedIn⁠Email Me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com

Kirsten Toth is a former collegiate and Team Canada hockey player and founder of Free Agent. She joins the show to talk about the evolution of her athlete-focused career platform and what it really takes to build a business that serves a niche community.Free Agent helps elite competitors transition into top-tier careers through personalized development, mentorship, and exclusive networking opportunities — empowering athletes during and after their playing days.We dive into:The early grind of entrepreneurshipFinding your niche in a crowded marketWhat makes Free Agent different from other recruiting platforms / communitiesHow Kirsten has listened to her users to refine the productThe pressure and purpose of building something that lastsTimestamps:(0:00) Intro to Kirsten(2:10) From skates to startups: Early hockey days(4:30) Starting from scratch as an entrepreneur(6:30) The power of knowing your niche(9:00) The athlete mindset in business(11:30) What sets Free Agent apart(15:30) The pressure of owning a business(19:30) Following through on bold goals(21:00) The beta test phase: feedback & iteration(24:30) Building your professional network as an athlete(27:30) Unlocking career access for athletes(30:00) Lessons from building Free Agent(32:00) Why Free Agent is more than just tech(33:20) Where to find Free Agent(34:30) The humility behind high performanceLinks:Free Agent WebsiteLinkedInFree Agent InstagramKirsten Toth InstagramThe Post Game Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Post Game Podcast on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Post Game Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Post Game Podcast YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Post Game Podcast LinkedInEmail Me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com