In this episode of The Throw Zone, we sit down with Olympian, NCAA Record Holder, and 2x National Champion Rhema Otabor to explore her incredible journey from softball in the Bahamas to the Olympic Games and rewriting NCAA history in the javelin.

Rhema talks with Big Kev about:

• How she first picked up the javelin at age 12

• Her early competitions and regional team breakthroughs

• The pivotal decision to focus on javelin full-time

• The recruiting process and transferring to Nebraska

• Competing at the highest level, mental preparation, and handling pressure

• The story behind her legendary 64.19m throw

• Her Olympic mindset and faith-driven motivation

• What life is like as a professional athlete

Whether you're an athlete, coach, fan of NCAA track & field, or just love inspiring stories — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode, Big Kev chats with 2x Olympian and 6x All-American Stamatia Scarvelis about her journey through the NCAA and international stages. From gliding in high school to finding her rhythm in the hammer, Stam dives deep into training philosophy, technique transitions, college vs. pro life, and advice for young throwers chasing big goals.

🎯 Whether you’re deep in the throws world or just starting out, this episode is full of real stories and valuable insight.

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This week, Big Kev is joined by none other than Maggie Ewen — 2021 Diamond League champion, four-time NCAA champion, and one of the top shot putters in the world.

From growing up wanting to be like her big sister to almost going to college for volleyball, Maggie shares the full story of how she found her love for throwing (even if shot put still isn’t her favorite ). We talk coaching transitions, learning the spin late, training philosophy, her thoughts on growing the sport, and much more.

🔥 Whether you’re a high school thrower, college athlete, or just a fan of the sport, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and real talk from one of the best in the game.

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:47 – Maggie’s background & family influence
2:30 – Early years in throwing
4:50 – Competing in high school & going varsity in 7th grade
6:00 – Shot vs. Disc vs. Hammer
10:00 – Coaching changes & learning the spin
14:00 – Why she chose throwing over volleyball
21:00 – Transition to college at ASU
26:00 – Why she stuck with shot put
30:00 – Best street meets & memories
37:00 – Nutrition, supplements & recovery
42:00 – What she wishes she did differently
45:00 – Final advice to young throwers

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This week on The Throw Zone, Big Kev is joined by Adelaide Aquilla, a four-time NCAA Champion, 2020 Olympian, and former NCAA Shot Put Record Holder. From starting as a middle school glider to earning her way onto Team USA, Adelaide shares her inspiring story of perseverance, mindset shifts, and what it takes to go from walk-on to world-class thrower. We talk technique trends, weight room competition, COVID-era innovation, and the mental side of being elite.

💡 Whether you're just starting your throwing journey or chasing national titles, you’ll take away real insight from this episode.

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In this episode of The Throw Zone, we’re joined by two-time Olympian and three-time African champion Chukwuebuka Enekwechi. From growing up in Queens with a love for pro wrestling to becoming one of the top shot putters in the world, Chuk shares how strength training shaped his early development and why he believes brute power is the foundation for elite throwing success. We talk recruiting, college growth at Purdue, going pro, and the mental toughness needed to compete at the highest level.

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In honor of the World Record Discus Throw being broken a month ago today, we are releasing a bonus episode of The Throw Zone!

In this episode of The Throw Zone, Big Kev interviews Coach Caleb Seal, founder of Throw Town Ramona—home to multiple world records and the fastest-growing facility in the throws world. From coaching high schoolers to hosting Olympians, Caleb walks us through the vision, passion, and science behind the most elite throwing field in the sport.

💥 Hear how records fell, how the facility was built, and how it’s elevating throwers everywhere.

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In this episode of The Throw Zone, Kara Winger—4-time Olympian, US record holder in the women’s javelin, 2022 Diamond League champion, and 2022 world silver medalist—joins us to share her incredible journey in the sport. Kara opens up about how she got started in javelin, the challenges of overcoming multiple injuries, and the mindset that kept her pushing forward. She also shares some amazing behind-the-scenes stories, like breaking the American record after missing a bus and getting comforted by a stranger’s puppy after a tough Olympic experience. If you're a fan of throwing or just love great sports stories, this episode is for you!

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This week on The Throw Zone, we go international with our first worldwide guest — Marcus Thomsen, five-time European Championship finalist, World Championship finalist, and 9th place finisher at the 2024 Olympics.

Marcus joins us from Europe to talk all things shot put — from his early days in Norway and Denmark to hitting world-class marks, managing injuries, and training alongside legends of the sport. We get into lifting philosophy, mental toughness, recovery strategies (including cold plunges and sauna work), and the importance of consistency in a thrower’s career. Whether you're chasing college throwing goals, building your training program, or just love elite-level throws talk — this one’s a must-listen.

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