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by Nik Atanackovic
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- 1 weeks ago51 min
Kobe Bryant: The Obsession That Built A Champion
This episode dives into the mindset, habits, and philosophy that made Kobe Bryant one of the most relentless competitors in sports history. Through Kobe's own words, discover the lessons, stories, and principles behind the Mamba Mentality—and why his approach to greatness continues to inspire athletes, entrepreneurs, and high performers around the world. Whether you're chasing success in sports, business, or life, this conversation will challenge the way you think about discipline, preparation, resilience, and what it truly means to be great. This episode is what I leaned from reading The Mamba Mentality: How I Play By Kobe Bryant: amzn.to/4x9oPgC Sources/Links Referenced: Driven From Within by Michael Jordan: amzn.to/4ul5Zkb Ramona Shelburne Article: bit.ly/4uc0G6p The Athletic Kobe Bryant Article: nyti.ms/4ogQQiA Connect with Nik: Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/ Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21
- 2 weeks ago56 min
Falcons Legend Patrick DiMarco On: 28-3 Super Bowl, Julio Jones, Matt Ryan & Undrafted Mindset
Former NFL Pro Bowler Patrick DiMarco joins the show to share the untold reality of life inside the NFL — from being an undrafted free agent and nearly losing football after a devastating injury, to the emotional aftermath of Super Bowl 51 and the hidden pressure athletes carry behind the scenes. We dive into the culture behind the legendary 2016 Falcons team, Kyle Shanahan’s offense, Matt Ryan’s MVP season, Julio Jones off the field, NFL politics, mental health, leadership, faith, and what it really takes to survive 10 years in the league. One of the most honest football conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Connect with Patrick: Instagram: instagram.com/patdimarco42/ Twitter: x.com/PatDiMarco42 Connect with Nik: Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/ Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21
- 4 weeks ago1h 58m
NBA Champion Jeff Ayres Reveals Rare Kobe & LeBron Stories & Behind The Scenes of The Spurs Dynasty
Former NBA champion Jeff Ayres joins The Victory Degree Podcast to share a rare inside look at life in the league, from his rookie year with the Portland Trail Blazers to battling LeBron’s Heat with the Pacers and winning a title with the Spurs. Jeff opens up about the grind of an NBA season, learning the business side of basketball, playing alongside stars like Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden, Steph Curry, Paul George, Tim Duncan, and more — plus the lessons he took from some of the best coaches and veterans in the game. This conversation is about basketball, perspective, resilience, and what it really takes to survive at the highest level. Connect with Jeff: Instagram: instagram.com/jayres1912/ Connect with Nik: Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/ Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21
- May 3, 202658 min
What 13 Years Inside The NFL Taught Him About Greatness & Why Drew Brees Is The GOAT | Luke McCown
Luke McCown returns for Part 2 — and somehow, we covered even more ground than the first time. A 13-year NFL career as the guy standing right behind Drew Brees gives you a perspective most fans never hear. Luke pulls back the curtain on what really happens inside an NFL building — the parts the cameras don't catch on Sunday, the politics nobody admits to, and what it actually takes to stick around in a league where most guys don't make it two years. We get into the modern youth sports machine and where it's quietly breaking kids, the lie of "if you can dream it, you can do it," and the one moment in his first practice with Drew Brees that made him call his brother before he'd even taken his helmet off. He also makes a case for the greatest quarterback of all time and it may be someone you're not expecting... If you missed Part 1, watch it here. Connect with Luke: Twitter: x.com/luke_mccown Connect with Nik: Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/ Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21
- Apr 27, 20261h 17m
From 400 Followers to 60k+: How He Became One of NY’s Biggest Sports Voices (Alex Day Interview)
Alex Day went from making $33K behind the scenes to becoming one of the biggest voices in New York sports — and he did it without the overnight viral moment everyone assumes built his career. In this episode, Alex breaks down what authenticity actually means in content creation, why picking a niche is the growth hack he never used, and the trap of "audience capture" that pulls creators toward more extreme versions of themselves. We get into the long road from broadcast school to running his own shop, the fundamentals that quietly compound over years, and why the dream guest you want today probably isn't the one you should chase. Then we shift gears into pure New York sports — the Giants' real problem (and why John Harbaugh might actually fix it), Brunson's place in Knicks history, the case for Derek Jeter as the best life in sports, and where the future of sports media is actually headed. A conversation about building something real in a world obsessed with overnight success. Connect with Alex: Instagram: instagram.com/alexday7/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@alexday5 YouTube: youtube.com/@alexday7 Connect with Nik: Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/ Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21
- Apr 19, 202656 min
He's Building The World's First Supplement Brand Specifically for Hoopers. Here's How.
Will Custis, aka The Corporate Hooper, built a massive New York City basketball following while working a full-time corporate job, then bootstrapped HoopFuel, the first performance supplement brand built specifically for basketball players. In this episode, we get into the reality of going from creator to founder: how he built an audience without chasing virality, why "just document your truth" is better advice than any hook formula, the unsexy operational side of bootstrapping a brand nobody tells you about, and the storytelling framework he uses to get people bought into HoopFuel. If you're a creator thinking about building something real, a founder trying to grow without outspending the giants, or anyone stuck between a stable job and the thing you actually care about, this one's for you. Connect with Will: Instagram: instagram.com/thecorporatehooper/ HoopFuel: instagram.com/hoopfuelnutrition/ Connect with Nik: Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/ Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21
- Apr 12, 20261h 19m
Tyler Webb ON: Packers' Secret, 15M Views From 1 Video, AI's Threat & Why ESPN Is Losing to YouTube
Tyler Webb grew up a die-hard Packers fan in Green Bay, Wisconsin — and turned that sports obsession into a 12-year career in content creation. Now he runs a sports media brand and social media agency, and he knows better than anyone what it takes to build an audience in this space. In this episode, we get into how sports content is evolving, what the creator economy looks like for the next generation, and why the sports creators who survive AI will be the ones with a perspective — not just highlights. Connect with Tyler: Instagram: instagram.com/tyler.m.webb/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tylermwebb/ Connect with Nik: Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/ Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21
- Apr 3, 20261h 14m
The Most OVERLOOKED Quarterback Story in NFL History
Chris Streveler didn't get a single call from the NFL after college. So he went to Canada, won a championship, and forced his way into the league. Then he got cut. Then he threw game-winning touchdowns three weeks in a row without getting a single practice rep. Then he got cut again. Then he tore his ACL. Twice. This is the story of a quarterback who refused to stay down, and the mindset that made it possible. Connect with Chris: Instagram: instagram.com/cstrevy5/ Connect with Nik: Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/ Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21
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