American Ninja Warrior Podcast

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Ryan Stratis Jul 31, 2018

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Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila sit down with American Ninja Warrior veteran Ryan Stratis to talk about being bullied in high school, fitness and working out, the reality of competition and maintaining self-worth while aiming for Mt. Midoriyama and much more.

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Barclay Stockett Jul 24, 2018

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Host Matt Iseman sits down with Barclay Stockett to talk about what drives her, how to improve mental toughness, the tight-knit “ninja babes” and much more.

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Kevin Bull Jul 17, 2018

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Hosts Matt and Akbar sit down with Kevin Bull to talk about camping out for four days to be an ANW walk-on, living with alopecia, managing a ninja gym and much more.

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Sarah Schoback and Sara Heesen Jul 10, 2018

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Host Matt Iseman sits down with Sarah Schoback and Sara Heesen. They talk about battling disease, ninja camaraderie, what it means to be a mother and woman ninja and much more.

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Michelle Warnky Jun 26, 2018

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Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila sit down with Michelle Warnky, the second woman to conquer the Warped Wall. In this episode, she talks about an early love of rock climbing, her spiritual faith and much more.

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Isaac Caldiero Jun 19, 2018

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Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila sit down with Isaac Caldiero, American Ninja Warrior’s only winner in 10 seasons. Isaac talks about cleaning toilets for free gym time, breaking up with the Wolfpack, why he came back to Ninja Warrior and much more.

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Drew Drechsel Jun 14, 2018

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Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila sit down with “The Real Life Ninja,” Drew Drechsel. Drew talks about his fight with ADHD, the ninja secret to using community to unlock success, the real reason he listens to music during runs and much more.

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Tiana Webberley Jun 07, 2018

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Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila sit down with “Sweet T” Tiana Webberley. After a college pole-vaulting career, Tiana exploded onto the Ninja Warrior scene in Season 7. After training for years with Flip Rodriguez and mastering her mental game, Tiana is a ninja to be reckoned with. She discusses overcoming nerves, her faith and lots more.

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Grant McCartney May 31, 2018

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Host Matt Iseman chats with the “Island Ninja,” Grant McCartney. They discuss how Grant deals with hard times, a near-death experience, his unconventional training methods and much, much more.

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Nicholas Coolridge May 24, 2018

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Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila hang with "Modern Tarzan," acroyogi and Ninja Warrior star Nicholas Coolridge. They discuss the hidden realities of being on American Ninja Warrior, how living simply in a garage has given Nicholas the freedom to live exactly how he wants, his passion for acroyoga and much, much more.

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