Throwers Podcast

Adam Nelson Episode 10

throwerspodcast — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:00:22 +0000

The Throwers Podcast continues its series of interviews with our first repeat guest, Adam Nelson. This interview was conducted in Adam's basement which is also a top secret training lair loaded with state of the

Randy Matson Episode 9

throwerspodcast — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:37:06 +0000

The Throwers Podcast is extremely proud to continue its series of interviews with legendary shot putter, Randy Matson. Randy was the first man in the world to throw 70′, the 1968 Olympic Gold Medallist, and is considered by many to be the greatest thrower of all time. Randy shares his story of growing up in Texas, and how …

Don Babbitt Episode 8

throwerspodcast — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:05:39 +0000

The Throwers Podcast continues its series of long form interviews with University of Georgia Throws Coach, Don Babbitt. Over the past 15 years, Don is arguably the world’s most successful throws coach, having coached 39 athletes to Olympic Games and/or World Championships. Eight of those athletes have brought home a medal. Hear Don’s story of …

Dan Lange Episode 7

throwerspodcast — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:08:51 +0000

The Throwers Podcast continues its series of long form interviews with USC throwing coach, Dan Lange. Dan has coached 6 Olympians in three different throwing events including 1996 Olympic Hammer Throw Gold Medalist, Balazs Kiss and 3x USA Discus Champion, Adam Setliff. While at USC Coach Lange has had 48 NCAA All-Americans, including Throwers Podcast …

Art Venegas Episode 6

throwerspodcast — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:43:01 +0000

The Throwers Podcast is proud to continue its series of long form interviews with arguably the greatest throwing coach of all time, Art Venegas. This interview was conducted at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. Hear Coach Venegas talk about his days growing up in Mexico and how he was driven to become …

Jarred Rome Episode 5

throwerspodcast — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:52:15 +0000

The Throwers Podcast continues its series of long form interviews with 2004 Olympian and 2x USA Discus Champion Jarred Rome. This interview was conducted at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. Hear Jarred talk about his start in the sport and how he became an All-American at Boise State University. He talks openly …

Dave Dumble Episode 4

throwerspodcast — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:36:25 +0000

The Throwers Podcast continues its series of long form interviews with Arizona State University Throws Coach, David Dumble. This interview was conducted the day before two of his athletes, Ryan Whiting and Sarah Stevens-Walker, qualified for the USA World Championships at the USA Outdoor Nationals. Hear Dave talk about how he evolved from an “average” …

Adam Nelson Episode 3

throwerspodcast — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:43:49 +0000

The Throwers Podcast continues its series of long form interviews with one of the greatest shot putters of all-time, Adam Nelson. This interview was conducted the day before Adam won his 5th USA Outdoor National Title with a throw of 22.09m (72′-5.75″). Hear Adam talk about his rise to the top, what it takes to stay there …

Suzy Powell-Roos Episode 2

throwerspodcast — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:07:14 +0000

The Throwers Podcast continues its series of long-form interviews with 3-time Olympian and American record holder in the Discus, Suzy Powell-Roos. Hear how Suzy grew up in a small town in California as a multi-sport star to become an Olympian for the first time at the age of 19. Suzy talks about some of her throwing …

John Godina Episode 1

throwerspodcast — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:32:24 +0000

The Throwers Podcast opens its series of long-form interviews with an enlightening and entertaining talk with John Godina. John is arguably the best shot put and discus combination thrower of all time and has earned 9 Olympic and World Championship medals. Hear John talk about growing up in Wyoming, evolving from elite athlete to elite …