At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua

Hosted by CEO and entrepreneur, Manuel Amezcua, At The Podium features conversations with high-performance people in sports, business, and life who have done the work most won't do to experience life in a way most never will. We recognize their unique sacrifices lessons and stories, all of which we celebrate with them At The Podium.

At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua is a sports podcast hosted by Manuel Amezcua, with 103 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Manuel Amezcua hosts At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua, a sports show with 103 episodes published.

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  MSU's Jordan Hall Shares His Keys to Faith & Football

  Oct 2, 202552 minS0

  <p>In this episode of At the Podium with Manuel Amezcua, we sit down with rising Michigan State linebacker Jordan Hall — a leader on and off the field whose impact is already being felt across the Big Ten.</p><p>Jordan opens up about:</p><p> → How his faith in Jesus grounds him through the highs and lows of being a student-athlete</p><p> → Lessons in leadership that translate far beyond football</p><p> → The transition from IMG Academy to the college stage</p><p> → Surrounding yourself with the right circle of mentors, teammates, and friends</p><p> → Goal-setting, resilience, and building...

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  Building a Hospitality Empire with Restaurateur Jeremy Sasson

  Aug 18, 20251h 11mS0

  <p>In this episode of At the Podium with Manuel Amezcua, we're sitting down with Jeremy Sasson, the visionary behind Heirloom Hospitality, the group responsible for some of the most acclaimed dining experiences in the country.</p><p><br></p><p>Jeremy shares his journey from his early inspirations to creating a hospitality brand known for unforgettable service, design, and cuisine. </p><p><br></p><p>We explore the mindset it takes to scale a luxury dining concept, the lessons he’s learned as a leader, and the importance of staying true to your brand while evolving with your guests.</p>...

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  DaRon Gilbert's Underdog Path to the Detroit Lions

  Jul 31, 202550 minS0

  <p>From overlooked to undeniable.</p><p>In this inspiring episode of At the Podium with Manuel Amezcua, Manny sits down with Detroit Lions linebacker DaRon Gilbert to talk about his unlikely journey from Brother Rice High School to the NFL. An undrafted free agent out of Northern Illinois, DaRon has navigated position changes, injuries, and the pressure of proving himself in one of the league’s most competitive locker rooms.</p><p>Together, they explore the power of perseverance, the coaches and mentors who helped shape DaRon’s mindset, and what it really takes to carve out a place in t...

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  Draymond Green on Dreams, Goal Setting, and His Business Empire

  Mar 20, 202542 minS0

  <p>In this episode of At the Podium with Manuel Amezcua, we're sitting down with 4 x NBA Champion Draymond Green.</p><p>Draymond has become a legend on the court, but his legacy off the court is growing swiftly.</p><p>He has a major goal of becoming a billionaire one day, and in this conversation, we touch on how exactly he plans to get to that point, and what other young athletes should focus on to surpass their wildest dreams.</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Intro</p><p>2:52 - Draymond Joins the Show</p><p>7:20 - Successful People...

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  Desmond Clark on Excellence, Sacrifice, and Principles of Winning

  Jan 2, 20251h 3mS0

  <p>At the Podium with Manuel Amezcua welcomes former Chicago Bear, speaker, and author Desmond Clark to the mic.</p><p>In this episode, Desmond shares his inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing in Florida to becoming a standout receiver at Wake Forest and achieving a 12-year career in the NFL.</p><p>He opens up about the invaluable life lessons he learned from his coaches, including the transformative influence of Lovie Smith’s coaching style, and the sacrifices his mother made to support his dreams.</p><p>Desmond explores the concept of "giving it your all vs. simply winning," of...

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