Underdog Podcast

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our very first animal shelter drop-off, where we surprised the staff with cases of Underdog and spent the day with some incredible rescue dogs.
We also dive into the current scrutiny around taurine and other controversial ingredients in the energy drink world—what's real, what’s hype, and how Underdog is staying transparent.
To wrap it all up, we talk about what’s next for our social impact initiative and how we plan to keep supporting the real-life underdogs—shelter workers, nurses, first responders, and more.

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Visit our website to shop clothing and our performance drink, Underdog Energy.
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In this episode of the Underdog Podcast, we have a Behind the Business segment where we reflect on the past 5 years of running Underdog and the three most important things that we've learned that come up often in the workings of the business.
One, is assuming nothing. Second is patience in persistence. Lastly, finding ways to enjoy the little things.
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Visit our website to shop clothing and our performance drink, Underdog Energy.
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In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we sit down with Jayson, a former D3 football recruit who felt a higher calling and joined the Marine Corps back in 2005. His path as an entrepreneur saw him start an agricultural business and open his own gym before finding his true passion in OCR (Obstacle Course Racing).

Jayson reflects on the invaluable life lessons sports instilled in him, lessons he now passes on to his son: each game is a battle, and the bonds, teamwork, and work ethic are the keys to success in life. After leaving the military, Jayson faced a mental struggle but found new motivation through his son and running. He shares his journey from struggling to run half a mile to conquering marathons, embodying his motto of "strive for greatness."

We explore Jayson's mindset on setting big goals, appreciating the journey, and battling mental health through physical exertion. Tune in to hear Jayson's inspiring story of overcoming adversity, competing in the Spartan trifecta, and his advice on living fearlessly and unlocking your potential.
You can follow Jayson @jaywiss84 on Instagram

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You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.
Visit our website to shop clothing and our performance drink, Underdog Energy.
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On this episode, Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett discuss the topic of the day - What we do to disconnect from the grind to recover and stay hungry.
Today's guest, Scott Lutrus, made it to the top in football, playing in the NFL for a few years before taking on a new challenge and entering the most competitive market, the fitness industry.
Lutrus grew up and attended high school in Brookfield, Connecticut. He was named to the all-state team by the New Haven Register during his senior year, and was named the 2006 Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year after rushing for 2,017 yards and 34 touchdowns, as well as 63 tackles and four interceptions (two returned for touchdowns). He was ranked as a two-star recruit.
Lutrus played college football at the University of Connecticut. He was the first player since 1999 to be named the Big East Defensive Player of the Week in back-to-back weeks, and after the season he was named to the Freshman All-America team. In 2008, he led the team in tackles at the same position and was named to the All-Big East second team. In 2009 and 2010, a recurring neck injury kept him sidelined for eight games, a topic we discuss thoroughly to hear how he coped and responded.
Lutrus was projected to go as high as the fifth round in the 2011 NFL Draft but ended up being undrafted, and he was considered one of the top undrafted players available. After the 2011 NFL lockout ended, Lutrus was quickly signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a middle linebacker.
After his stint In the NFL, he immediately found his passion in the fitness industry, vowing to create the healthiest, most effective supplements on the market with Blue Ribbon Nutrition. You can follow Scott on Instagram @scottlutrus and his company, Blue Ribbon Nutrition @blueribbonnutrition
Visit our website for merch and give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook @underdog_brand and follow our podcast Instagram @behindtheunderdogs.
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In this episode of Behind the Business, we dive into the rollercoaster journey of building our network and the essential lessons learned along the way. Discover why there’s no such thing as a smooth process in entrepreneurship, and why being eager to learn every step of the way is crucial.

We recount a memorable design fiasco and discuss why our golden rule in business is to never assume anything. A significant event unfolded that we remember exactly where we were when we heard it.

As we focus on the minutiae of day-to-day operations, we explore the danger of losing sight of the bigger vision, contemplate a major re-production of our cans, and embrace the inevitability of mistakes. The logistics of ordering ingredients and coordinating with multiple companies provide a real-world glimpse into the complexities of product management.

This episode is packed with insights for anyone navigating the chaotic yet rewarding path of entrepreneurship.
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You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_brand on TikTok and The Underdog Brand on YouTube where we share podcast snippets, athletic research, and our products.
Visit our website to shop clothing and our performance drink, Underdog Energy.
Thanks for letting us share inspiring stories with you! Make sure to leave us a review and rating, it is very much appreciated! Most importantly, share with a friend that needs to hear this story.

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