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The Klimb with Adrian Branch

Inspirational podcast hosted by former pro athlete turned life coach, interviewing a broad range of guests sharing their stories of resilience and encouragement.

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33:21

Sowing Seeds To Harvest with Jonathan Paul

The Klimb with Adrian Branch ·

2025/10/31

Some stories challenge your definition of success. This one begins with humble origins and big dreams, then winds through boardrooms, hospital wards, and a quiet moment where a young man heard the words that changed everything: you’ve never enjoyed the harvest. Adrian sits down with longtime friend and corporate consultant leader Jonathan Paul to trace how early lessons in sowing and stewardship became a blueprint for building a national firm—and how love and caregiving for his family led to ...

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38:40

Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Shares His Winning...

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2025/10/17

What if the thing that sets you apart isn’t your stat line but your courage to choose a role and master it? That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with basketball Hall of Famer Michael Cooper—5x NBA champion, 1987 Defensive Player of the Year, and title-winning coach in the WNBA, G League, and Big 3—who turned blunt advice into a blueprint for winning on and off the court. We trace Coop’s path from a childhood injury that threatened his ability to walk to a career built on defense, discipl...

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43:00

From Quadriplegic to The Ambassador of Joy: Barry...

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2025/08/20

From standing tall as a successful businessman to being completely paralyzed overnight, Barry Shore's life took a dramatic turn that would seem unfathomable for most people. Instead, it awakened an extraordinary mission that's inspired countless lives worldwide. Before becoming the "Ambassador of Joy," Shore's resilience was being forged through early life lessons. At just ten years old, his father taught him a profound truth hidden in plain sight: in the word "business," the "u" comes befor...

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38:57

Defining Your True Legacy: Dereck Wittenburg's Path...

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2025/07/15

What defines your true legacy? For former NC State standout Dereck Wittenburg, it's how many people you've helped along the way—not the trophies, accolades, or championships you've won. As a young boy driving with his father past the White House, Wittenburg wondered what it would be like to meet the president someday. That childhood dream became reality not once but twice, as his journey took him from the Maryland playgrounds to NCAA basketball glory. The heart of Wittenburg's story isn't ju...

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45:58

Resilient Ruthie: Overcoming Adversity with Faith and...

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2025/06/06

Ever questioned if you're truly meant for greatness? In this soul-stirring episode, Adrian Branch welcomes two-time Olympic gold medalist Ruthie Bolton for a profound conversation about resilience, faith, and finding purpose through life's toughest challenges. Ruthie takes us back to her humble beginnings as the 16th child in a family of 20 in McLain, Mississippi, where her minister father instilled unshakable principles that would shape her extraordinary journey. With remarkable vulnerabili...

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36:35

Breaking the Jar: How a Former Dope-Smoking Hippie...

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2025/05/30

When Dr. Joel Freeman left home at 17 with just $24 in his pocket, nobody could have predicted his extraordinary journey from self-described "long-haired, hippie, dope-smoking fool" to becoming a respected NBA chaplain, author of 24 books, historian, and mentor to countless individuals including Klimb host Adrian Branch. This powerful conversation reveals the pivotal moments that transformed Freeman's life, beginning with his spiritual conversion in 1972 and the crucial lesson he learned abo...

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37:55

The Stand, Walk, & Run Journey with Seth Franco

The Klimb with Adrian Branch ·

2025/05/23

Seth Franco's remarkable journey from basketball prodigy to physical rehabilitation warrior captivates in this deeply moving episode of The Klimb. Touring around the world as a member of the iconic Harlem Globetrotters, Seth's meteoric rise in professional basketball came to an abrupt halt when doctors discovered he had been born with hip dysplasia. By age 23, this undiagnosed condition had caused the joint deterioration of an 80-year-old, requiring both hips to be replaced. Facing the devas...

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36:31

Gold Standard Mindset: Striving for Greatness

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2025/05/16

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Leah Amico reveals the surprising turning point that transformed her softball career and life trajectory. What looked like a demotion—being moved from pitcher to outfield during her sophomore year at the University of Arizona—became the very opportunity that unlocked her Olympic dreams. With remarkable candor, Leah shares how she approached this pivotal moment with a growth mindset: "I just remember saying I'm going to be the best outfielder I can be." This d...

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38:39

Redefining Rejection: Turning Setbacks into Setup

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2025/05/09

What does it take to rise from sleeping on a chair in the Bridgeport, CT projects to becoming a three-time All-American, professional athlete, author, entrepreneur, and pastor? Chuck Hatchett's transformative journey reveals the power of resilience in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Born to a teenage mother and raised in crowded project housing where drug dealers told him "no one makes it out of here," Chuck developed an extraordinary work ethic that earned him recognition as...

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49:45

Living with No Limits: Transforming Hardship into...

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2025/05/02

What happens when life's unexpected disasters become the very training ground that prepares you for championship glory? Nate Burkhalter's remarkable journey reveals exactly that transformative possibility. One moment, Nate was a college student with athletic dreams; the next, he was plunging into a concealed pit of boiling water, suffering second and third-degree burns from his thighs to his toes. This catastrophic accident could have defined his story as one of limitation and loss. Instead,...

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38:06

Unlocking Potential Leaders: From Believing Lies to...

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2025/04/25

What happens when you grow up believing lies about yourself, only to discover you have the potential for extraordinary leadership? Dr. Brian Williamson's compelling story reveals the transformative power of having someone believe in you when you don't believe in yourself. From navigating through college struggles to becoming a United States Marine, Dr. Williamson's journey began when a marine recruiter saw potential in a bright, but directionless young man. "The minute you walked through tha...

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54:26

The Klimb: Jack Easterby on Leadership, Resilience,...

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2025/04/18

Jack Easterby's remarkable journey from small-college dual-sport athlete to NFL executive unveils powerful truths about resilience in the face of both extraordinary success and heartbreaking setbacks. With disarming honesty, Jack shares how his early foundation at Newberry College—where he balanced academic excellence with athletic achievement—prepared him for increasingly visible leadership roles in sports. What makes Jack's story compelling isn't just his rapid rise through the professiona...

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