One of America's greatest leaders was dishing out grade-A cans of whoop ass before he was laying the smack down on the South. Abraham Lincoln's wrestling reputation was one of brutal efficiency, ascending him to be the greatest wrestling President of all time. This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please subscribe to the podcast and we will see you ev…

From promising high school athlete, to one of the most successful hitters in all of baseball, Wade Boggs' athletic talents is only the tip of the iceberg. On this episode of ISS, Matthew Nicholas and Noah Busschaert dig through the supernatural, and otherwise mythical exploits of the Hall of Famer. This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please subscrib…

Black cats and broken mirrors on this episode of ISS. Who were the most superstitious athletes who ever played the game, and what were their quirks and habits that they attributed their successes to? Host Matthew Nicholas once again opens the bag of goodies and shares these treats with Noah Busschaert. This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please subs…

We know 'The Great One' and 'The Big Unit', but what about the more obscene and otherwise odd nicknames given to athletes? On the eleventh episode of ISS, host Matthew Nicholas asks co-host Noah Busschaert if he can guess the origin of these weird - but totally real - nicknames in sports. This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please subscribe to the p…

On our tenth episode milestone, host Matthew Nicholas reveals how the biggest lopsided score in sports history was a comedy of a game, and fueled by a football legend's desire for revenge. What went down in this massacre of a game? This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please subscribe to the podcast and we will see you every week with a brand new sto…

Our exploration of odd contract clauses continues and takes us to the gridiron and onto the ice. Host Matthew Nicholas tells an intrigued Noah Busschaert about the easter eggs discovered in football and hockey contracts. This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please subscribe to the podcast and we will see you every week with a brand new story coming s…

The mammoth amounts of cash that are signed away each year is staggering, but how about the extra little bits and pieces that add extra spice? This week host Matthew Nicholas unveils some of the most ridiculous and funny add-ons to contracts negotiated by professional athletes to unsuspecting co-host Noah Busschaert. This is Incredible Sports Stori…

How do you settle an argument to ensure it never bubbles up again? This week on ISS host Matthew Nicholas dives into the sport of pistol dueling, and how it was almost made the Olympics. En garde, listeners! We meet at dawn! This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please subscribe to the podcast and we will see you every week with a brand new story comi…

Every few years we are locked into the drama of another Olympic Games. We all know who can run the fastest, and who can jump the farthest, but what about the more obscure events that were contested at the most prestigious athletics competition in the world? Host Matthew Nicholas throws some real odd ones at co-host Noah Busschaert. This is Incredib…

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Trades are a fact of life in professional sports, but for these two baseball players, it was the most shocking and life altering transactions to ever go down. This one required two press conferences, and a lot of explanation. Host Matthew Nicholas breaks down this momentous trade to co-host Noah Busschaert. This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please…

Gina Schuh is a full-time wheelchair user due to a cervical spinal cord injury at the age of 18. After becoming a quadriplegic, Gina obtained her bachelors in political science and her juris doctor to aid in her advocacy for people with disabilities. Gina has successfully lobbied nationally for legislation that benefits people with disabilities, es…

When your professional basketball career begins by embarrassing your college recruiter in a pair of jeans, you know you have potential. On this episode, host Matthew Nicholas and cohost Noah Busschaert go deeper into the ruthless career of basketball's most feared player. This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please subscribe to the podcast and we wil…

James Phelps has what many men would consider to be the perfect job. He photograph swimming in lingerie for magazines, print work, and online. James was one of the first photographers back in the late 2000 working with curvy models and photographing with the same attention to detail as their slimmer counterparts. James also has cerebral palsy. Join…

Skill, motivation, and opportunity all make for great athletes in history. Being the most feared mouth in basketball is a whole other story, and one definitely worth telling. On this episode, host Matthew Nicholas tells cohost Noah Busschaert about the most dangerous trash talker in all of basketball. This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please subsc…

With a knack for showmanship, and a history of absurd ideas, William Veeck Jr is just warming up. Host Matthew Nicholas continues the story of Baseball's Greatest Promoter to guest Noah Busschaert. How bizarre can Bill Jr. be now that he owns an actual Major League Baseball team? The sky is the limit. This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please subsc…

12 Years ago I was struck by an elderly driver while walking. This is my story of learning how to live again after rehabilitation from vestibular damage, chronic pain, and the destruction of my life as I knew it. Find more episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/@CaralinesAdventureOfficial Or www.CaralinesAdventure.com Credits: Technology support - Jo…

It is our first episode! On the debut show, host Matthew Nicholas tells the tall tale of Baseball's Greatest Promoter to guest Noah Busschaert. From livestock to live ordnance, let's talk about the incredible measures taken by a team owner to get people to buy tickets. This is Incredible Sports Stories! Please subscribe to the podcast and we will s…

Welcome to the Incredible Sports Stories podcast! Each week, host Matthew Nicholas uncovers a fresh new oddities from the wide world of sports mythology. Matt will regale his guest with tales of the absurdities that lurk in the shadows of professional sports, and laugh about it along the way. Please subscribe to the podcast and we will see you ever…

Claire Tomlinson has always been driven, motivated, focused on success. But when that need for control ultimately lead to eating disorder, Claire had to find other tools to help her handle the complexities of life. Changing her relationship with food, learning how to meditate, and other tools ultimately lead her to new levels of success. Find more …

When Tariq McIver lost his father as a child. And then, when he suffered a major sports injury in college, it temporarily sidetracked his plans for the future. But then he saw it as a redirection rather than a career ender, join us as we discussed how he followed that new path into body building. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tariq-maciver-5359142a6?…

Foster care and adoption survivor. Veteran. Amputee. No matter what challenges life has thrown his way, Derek Jeske has looked for ways to give back. Join us in this discussion of challenges, growth, and always looking for ways to give back. Learn more about Derek at https://valleyofthesunlifecoach.com/ Learn more about Derek at https://valleyofthe…

In this interview I speak with AnneMoss Rogers who is the epitome of turning pain into grace. She lost her son to death by suicide, and from that was born her mission to helping others weather the storms of self harm. AnneMoss is a mental health speaker, suicide prevention speaker, mental health education expert, trainer, and consultant. After her …

Celebrity chef, founder of the “Miyoko’s” line of vegan products, and culinary alchemist Miyoko Schinner is the most incredible hostess. But it’s her passion to spread consciousness and compassion that really strikes you when you talk with her. When I launched this podcast, I was asked repeatedly to talk why I went vegan, and I realized Miyoko was …

In this episode, I talk with my good friend LaGabriel Redic about the power of passion and how it can shape your life. From his service in the United States Navy, through his education to gaining his masters degree, Gabe has dug deep into personal passion to find success. Find more episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/@CaralinesAdventureOfficial Or…

When “Dirk“ landed his dream job straight out of a grad school, he thought his life was destined to follow the carefully laid out trajectory he had planned. Fancy degree. High-paying job. Expensive trips and luxury lifestyle. Little did he know that receiving a promotion at work would kick off a series of events which would accidentally result in h…

This first season has been a blast! I am so grateful for the support and feedback each of you have provided, and am so thankful for each one of you that has taken the time to listen to an episode! The 5 star reviews on Spotify are greatly appreciated as well! And I’m grateful for the people who have come and brought their truth and their experience…

Sometimes, the bravest moves are to simply stand in your own space and openly own your truth, especially the first time. Join us for a powerful discussion with Adrienne Baranowski, a friend from high school, who talks openly for the first time about bullying and sexual abuse, and how she poured that pain into creating beautiful music. Please note, …

Approximately 700 children enter the United States foster care system each day, most with little more than a trash bag of belongings. In recognition of National Foster Care Month, we are joined again by Rob Scheer. Rob was placed in foster care himself over forty years ago, when he entered carrying his belongings in a tattered trash bag. He aged ou…

Serafin Leon is a Credible Messenger Supervisor with The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC). Serafin leverages his experience of 32 years in prison, 20 of those segregated in the Secure Housing Unit, to reach California’s youth and guide them towards better choices. The ARC works to end mass incarceration in California. To ensure communities are safe,…

Olivia Nunn is an inspiring leader and experienced executive director of communications and event planning with a distinguished history of achieving excellence in the government relations industry spanning over 13 years. As the CEO of Olivia Nunn Communications. She is enthusiastically dedicated to promoting Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in th…

Sarah Rambo is the head of a psylocibin supplement company called Entheo Goddess. She moved from a career as an executive to starting a psilocybin business a result of her own mental health challenges and lack of support. Sarah has lived through assault, abuse and was hospitalized before she discovered the power of plant medicine. Sarah’s vision is…

Jenna Levine Liu is the Founder & President of Sixx Cool Moms, the national network of social groups for moms. Sixx currently operates 45 chapters across 13 states, with over 110k active and engaged members. Using her decade of media and advertising experience, Jenna turned a traditionally free medium into a profitable space for advertisers to reac…

Sasha Stair is a magnetic and dynamic leader in mortgage fintech, an executive coach, keynote speaker, and a 3x international best-selling author. With 20 years of sales, customer success, tech & operations experience, Sasha brings a unique perspective to organizations looking to grow key revenue impact areas. Over the past 10+ years, Sasha has bec…

Approximately 700 children enter the United States foster care system each day, most with little more than a trash bag of belongings. Rob Scheer experienced this over forty years ago, when he entered foster care carrying a tattered trash bag. He aged out of foster care at the age of 18, became homeless, and again carried his possessions in a trash …

To Watch This Episode: Joshua is a Software Product Manager living in Philadelphia. After adopting a lifestyle of crime at a young age, he went to prison for 5 years, but was able to turn that narrative into a story of redemption. Today he has a career he is passionate about, travels the world and shares his story through community work and content…

Join me as I discuss what motivated me to start this podcast, give an overview of who we will be talking to, and give a little insight into what we will be covering. Please bear with me, my nerves were getting to me in those first few minutes and you can hear it in my voice! View this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/tb6ShS7MLTY Find more ep…

Ever wonder how some of your favorite food dishes got their names? From Fettuccine Alfredo to Kung Pao Chicken, we take a look at some of their origins. Show Notes: Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe: https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/fettuccine-alfredo/61d2461a-da1e-4f20-b101-e0a5186ef337… The post Name That Food appeared first on Incredible Stories Pod…

Learn about 6 mysteries that science doesn’t have answers to yet. What is dark energy? Why are you right handed? How do butterflies migrate? These questions and more will leave you stumped. Show Notes: Prime Numbers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkMXdShDdtY Handedness: http://www.rightleftrightwrong.com/theories.html… The post Unsolved Science M…

What happens when reasonable men must do unreasonable things? They make their own tank out of a bulldozer and level a town of course. Hear the story of Marvin Heemeyer’s Killdozer! Show Notes: Killdozer rampage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZbG9i1oGPA Killdozer pictures: http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/marvin-heemeyers-armored-bulldozer/… The…

Why does the world no longer eat the delicious banana known as the Gros Michel? Learn about what happened to this banana, and why we eat an inferior banana today. Show Notes: Grow a banana from seeds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaU0W4wd79M Banana … The post The Lost Banana appeared first on Incredible Stories Podcast.…

Receiving the key to a city can be a big honor, but did you know Saddam Hussein once got the Key to Detroit? Find out about that and the history behind “Keys to the City” in this week’s episode. … The post Saddam’s Key to the City appeared first on Incredible Stories Podcast.Incredible Stories Podcast tarafından oluşturuldu

Also known as the Princess of 10,000 Horses, Khutulun influenced Asia as a military leader and undefeated wrestler! Learn how this Mongolian warrior-princess left her mark on the empire. Show Notes: Mongolian Wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry-OuWGhjVg Attributed Music: Crusade – … The post Khutulun; Warrior, Wrestler, Princess appeared …

Their names may not be as well known as those who came in 1st, but the 2nd people to climb Everest, barrel over Niagara, break the sound barrier & invent the phone deserve some recognition. Show Notes: Chariots … The post Losers, Runners Up and Number 2’s appeared first on Incredible Stories Podcast.…

Can you live off eating nothing but air and light? Some people claim they can do just this, learn about the practice of Breatharianism in this week’s episode. Show Notes: Cosmic Internet Academy: http://selfempowermentacademy.com.au/ 60 minutes piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnCuzUd4eC0 Human … The post Breatharians; Living Off Air appeared…

Around the globe there are reports of strange lights seen close to the ground. These mysterious orbs are seen from Australia to Texas, and this week we learn about them and their many theories. Show Notes: Shot gun tracer: … The post Weird Lights appeared first on Incredible Stories Podcast.Incredible Stories Podcast tarafından oluşturuldu

In the remote regions of Mexico there is said to be a large fierce cat with long limbs and big ears. Known as the Onza, its legend has persisted for hundred of years, but does it really exist? Show … The post The Onza Mystery Cat appeared first on Incredible Stories Podcast.Incredible Stories Podcast tarafından oluşturuldu

Lake Ronkonkoma is the largest lake on Long Island, New York, and is also one of the most eerie lakes in the country. Learn about the ghostly Native American legend of the Lady of the Lake. Show Notes: … The post Princess Ronkonkoma appeared first on Incredible Stories Podcast.Incredible Stories Podcast tarafından oluşturuldu

In 1933 a group of prominent businessmen got together and devised a plot to overthrow the president of the United States. Learn about the Business Plot, what happened and the cover-up. Show Notes: Gimlet Drink Recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/geoffrey-zakarian/classic-gin-gimlet-2341489 … The post The Plot to Overthrow the US Government a…

If you have a computer you know the risk of viruses, but did you know the first computer virus was actually pretty harmless? Learn about the first computer virus in history in this week’s episode. Show Notes: Attributed … The post The First Computer Virus appeared first on Incredible Stories Podcast.…