In this inspiring episode of the Brian Roberts Podcast, we sit down with Austin Hatch, a young man who miraculously survived two horrific plane crashes. Austin opens up about the incomprehensible loss of his family members in crashes that occurred when he was just eight and sixteen years old. He details his grueling recovery from a level seven traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how he emerged from a two-month coma with a "go big or go home" mindset instilled by his late father.

Timestamps:

2:58 - The unimaginable first plane crash

4:55 - The tragic second crash

6:41 - How Austin's dad taught him to simply rise to the occasion

9:35 - A level seven Traumatic Brain Injury recovery

14:17 - Coach John Beilein's incredible integrity

17:01 - Choosing faith and perseverance

18:24 - Meeting his wife Abby

20:56 - Austin's foundational advice for anyone facing adversity

22:41 - Defining G.R.I.T.

Brian Roberts sits down with Eli Drinkwitz, head coach of the Missouri Tigers. Coach Drinkwitz shares his candid thoughts on the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on college football, how the role of a head coach has evolved from focusing on X's and O's to becoming a CEO and a connector for the team, and the pressure-cooker environment of the SEC.

Timestamps:

1:01 - Thoughts on NIL & the Transfer Portal

4:34 - The Changing Role of a Head Coach

6:02 - Mizzou's Approach to Player Development

10:15 - Leadership, Truth, & Holding Players Accountable

12:14 - Competing in the SEC "Shark Tank"

17:24 - Handling Public Criticism & Social Media

21:34 - Coach Drinkwitz's Core Values & Creed

28:29 - Rapid Fire Questions & The Future of Mizzou

In this episode of the Brian Roberts Podcast, host Brian Roberts sits down with best-selling author and world-class inspirational speaker John O'Leary. John shares the harrowing and miraculous story of his childhood, where a gasoline explosion left him with severe burns over 100% of his body and a grim 109% mortality rate.

Timestamps:

2:09 - John's first motivational speech

4:18 - The devastating childhood gasoline explosion

5:16 - Understanding the impossible odds

6:39 - The lonely ambulance ride

12:48 - Jack Buck

18:33 - Playing piano with no fingers