The Bryant Ferate Podcast

#84 - Joe Poduslenko - Art of Podcasting & Perfect Games.

We recorded this catch up podcast in February of 2025. We dove into what it has been like growing both of our podcasts, relationships, curiosity and more! I mean seriously… check out these timestamps! Joe is the man. We became friends through twitter and podcasting. We actually got to connect in Philly in March because of Portland Pilots Women’s Basketball was in the WBIT. Make sure you check out his podcast and what he is building. His energy and his curious makes me better. Something I am so grateful for. Timestamps (2:12) College Baseball Perfect Games (8:15) Lean into your adversity. Being better because of it. (11:10) Your Story (15:30) Career, Craft, & Figuring Things Out. (22:48) Winning makes life easier & goes away. (24:50) Reflection on teams’ success (30:05) What compares to winning a college championship? (32:40) Why strength & conditioning? (41:50) How to stay connected? (46:25) Making real friends in your late 20s & early 30s (48:20) Cold Approaches (54:50) Leveraging Social Media (59:30) Naval Ravikant (1:04:45) Keep Going (1:08:40) Self-Doubt (1:12:35) Who is the happiest person you know? (1:21:22) Turning 30 (1:26:40) Athletes looking back on their time

#83 - Rust Buster Solo Podcast - Eugene Marathon & Life Updates.

What’s up, everyone! We are so back! Today is a solo podcast, doing a little Q&A and updating you on what’s new for me. It has been a minute since I have recorded a podcast, so I dive into running, ideas, and looking ahead into 2025. If you connected with anything in this episode, let me know! Knocking the rust off in this one! Check 'em out Zach Pogrob https://x.com/zachpogrob [https://x.com/zachpogrob] Max Joliffe https://www.instagram.com/woah_max/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/woah_max/?hl=en] Joey Musto https://x.com/JoeyMusto14 [https://x.com/JoeyMusto14] Harvey Martin https://open.spotify.com/show/5W0slphITDI0blv39C0NhE [https://open.spotify.com/show/5W0slphITDI0blv39C0NhE] James 1 of 1 https://open.spotify.com/show/34xA2LKnRyt2ravpyZyyA6?si=9c35ce28adbb4af1 [https://open.spotify.com/show/34xA2LKnRyt2ravpyZyyA6?si=9c35ce28adbb4af1] Bryan Juice https://www.instagram.com/bnice21/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/bnice21/?hl=en] Timestamps (1:48) BPN Backyard Ultra & 30 Miler in Portland (3:30) Eugene Marathon Round 2 (4:50) “Best Year of My Life” (8:00) Future Races (10:20) Loving right now & wonder for what’s next (12:20) Uncertainty? (16:50) Consistency when it gets mundane (19:40) Shame in a good way (20:15) Lessons from running

#82 - Nick Brink - Pilots In Professional Baseball: Elevating Your Confidence & Mentality.

Nick Brink jumps on the podcast to dive into his journey from the University of Portland to being drafted into pro ball with the Miami Marlins. Brink’s story is incredible, and I am grateful that I got to play a small part in coaching him his entire college career.  Brink’s senior year was highlighted not only by being drafted but also by being named 2nd All-American, a 10-4 record with a 3.63 ERA, 130 strikeouts in 99.2 innings, and most team wins in a Pilot season. If you love this episode, make sure you reach out to Brink and me. We would love to hear what you connect with and why! Keep stacking those daily deposits and making every day the best day the of the year, until tomorrow… Nick Brink Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nickbrink37?igsh=MWtuYnV0anA5YWltNw== [https://www.instagram.com/nickbrink37?igsh=MWtuYnV0anA5YWltNw==] Ferate's 5 Newsletter bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe [http://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe] Ferate’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BryantFerate/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@BryantFerate/featured] Ferate's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bryantferate/ [https://www.instagram.com/bryantferate/] Ferate's Twitter https://twitter.com/BryantFerate [https://twitter.com/BryantFerate] Timestamps (3:40) Excitement for his first Spring Training in Pro Ball (5:25) Full college season into first pro season (9:30) Off Season Ramp Up (14:55) Going above & beyond with preparation (17:45) Driveline (21:00) Achieving a goal & starting again (24:35) Cold Approaches, It’s on you to reach out (28:40) Developing a filter (32:00) Life Changing Freshman Moment (38:40) Mental exercises to slow the game down (39:50) Observe, Touch, Hear, Smell, Taste (43:25) Quiet Confidence (48:10) The only thing I am focusing on (51:20) Stacking the work, proof, and evidence (56:50) Reflecting on 2024 (1:01:00) Spanish & Curiosity (1:03:45) The Portland Pilots

#81 - Sam Stuhr - From Portland To Pro Ball. Guiding The Game, Learning From Failure, & Building Confidence.

Sam Stuhr joins the podcast to discuss his journey from college baseball to being drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 5th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Sam just finished his first year of professional baseball and is ramping up to report to his first Spring Training in February. Man, his story is so sick. I am pumped for you to check out this conversation! I am super grateful for the opportunity to coach and work with Sam this past year during his time with the Portland Pilots Baseball team. I loved this conversation because so many times in coaching we don’t get these bigger blocks of time to dive into different things we are curious about. Also to learn more about Sam’s story from Junior College to Oregon State, and then deciding to make the move and pitch for the Portland Pilots. If you loved this episode, make sure you hit up Sam and I to let us know what you enjoyed most. Sam Stuhr’s Instagram Ferate's 5 Newsletter bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe [http://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe] Ferate’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BryantFerate/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@BryantFerate/featured] Ferate's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bryantferate/ [https://www.instagram.com/bryantferate/] Ferate's Twitter https://twitter.com/BryantFerate [https://twitter.com/BryantFerate] Timestamp (2:49) We’re Live (4:25) Ramping Up For Spring Training (6:16) Lessons Learned From First Year of Pro Ball (11:00) Respect For Failing At 100% (13:00) Being Wrong (15:05) The Struggle & Mental Game (19:00) Figuring Out Yourself (21:45) Getting Reps In & Taking The First Step (28:00) Too Amped Up When Pitching (30:50) Becoming The Guide (35:48) Being Competitive & Doing Your Job (40:00) Growth From Game 1 (48:05) Questions From Scouts During The Draft (51:20) Experiencing Failure & Examples (56:45) Confidence (58:30) Actions vs. Status (1:01:35) Self Perception (1:03:30) Who is the most confident pitcher? (1:09:00) Stepping Into New Environments (1:15:00) Being Willing To Learn & Open Minded

#80 - Deryk Jones Jr. - The Dream Is The Journey: Resilience, Reflection, & Results.

Portland Pilots Men’s Soccer Alum and most recent Cal State Northridge Matador Deryk Jones Jr jumps on the podcast today! DJ is one of the most resilient people I have ever met. If that doesn’t grab your attention enough, check this out! In this podcast, we dive into his journey battling back from 2 ACL knee surgeries, always curious, and seeing the results of all that work in his final collegiate season at CSUN. DJ was named Second Team All-Conference this past season, scoring 4 goals and having 3 assists in 12 matches. I loved this conversation because it was incredible to hear DJ reflect on the past few years and who he wants to become. He has taught me so much during his 4 years at the University of Portland and for you to learn from him too!  Deryk Jones Instagram https://www.instagram.com/8poofy?igsh=MXBscTZibDd1NzkzNw== [https://www.instagram.com/8poofy?igsh=MXBscTZibDd1NzkzNw==] Ferate's 5 Newsletter bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe [http://bryantferate.beehiiv.com/subscribe] Ferate’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BryantFerate/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@BryantFerate/featured] Ferate's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bryantferate/ [https://www.instagram.com/bryantferate/] Ferate's Twitter https://twitter.com/BryantFerate [https://twitter.com/BryantFerate] Timestamps (1:59) We Are Live, Happy New Year (3:46) LAFC Pre-Season Camp (7:00) August 25th 1st Collegiate Goal, Assist, & 90 Minute Match (12:35) Reflection, Lessons, & Having A Lot of Fun (14:45) Making The Most of It (16:20) The Little Book (19:15) Deciding What Matters Most (21:10) Power of Anticipation (22:40) “The Dream Is The Journey” - Kobe Bryant (27:00) Excitement Elevates & Return On Investments (31:21) Mental Game, Confidence, and Cockiness (36:35) Having More Deep Meaningful Conversations (40:00) Beauty In The Struggle (44:35) Leaning On Your Teammates’ Experiences (49:50) Mental Software Updates & Power of Video (54:05) Curiosity (57:10) Getting Specific On What You Need & Want (1:00:35) Stop, Pause, & Write It Out (1:02:00) Guidance To Younger Self