Sit Down With Hunter Pinke

Join Hunter for meaningful conversations with athletes, leaders, overcomers, and achievers. Hunter’s guests share their stories of resilience, grit, hard work, perseverance, and joy. From small stories of working through tough days, to tales of truly life-altering experiences, each episode drives home the mindset of No Bad Days.

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Ep. 21: Sit Down with Cyle Warcken

Cyle received a life-saving kidney transplant from his dad when he was just 26 months old after being born with posterior urethral valves, a condition that caused severe damage to his kidneys. Since then, his journey has been anything but simple. He takes anti-rejection medication every single day β€” medication he'll need for life β€” to keep his body from attacking his transplanted kidney.

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Ep. 19: Olympics, March Madness & Work Worth the Wait

In this episode we recap some of the biggest moments in sports including the excitement of March Madness and unforgettable performances on the Olympic stage. Beyond the highlights and headlines we explore a bigger question about what success really means in sports. Is it only about winning or is it about the preparation, resilience, and growth that happen along the way? We break down the games, the stories behind them, and why the final outcome does not always define the value of the journey.

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Ep. 16: Sit Down with Brittany Dvorak

In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Dvorakβ€”an incredible overcomer whose story is a powerful testament to faith, resilience, hope, and gratitude. While fighting life's first hurdle, a cancer diagnosis, she faced an unthinkable setback when a reaction to her chemo left her almost completely paralyzed. Her story is one of deep trust in God, the power of community, and the strength that comes from believing there is purpose even in suffering.

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Ep. 13: Sit Down with Cole Wisniewski

After an All-American 2023 season at NDSU and being named the best safety in FCS football, Cole Wisniewski had more to prove. He took his defensive talents to the Lone Star state helping lead Texas Tech to a BIG 12 championship and a 12-1 record. Cole has helped the Red Raiders defense rank in the top 5 nationally in total defense and has them positioned as the #4 seed in the upcoming College Football Playoff. Sit down as we talk about football, Texas living, and the humility and faith it took to get him here. πŸ”΄ Wreck'em Tech! ⚫️

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Ep. 9: Sit Down with Noah Wanzek

In Episode 9, I sit down with my best friend and former teammate, Noah Wanzek. A standout Division I football player and a man of incredible resilience, Noah's story is one of overcoming β€” from the loss of his mother to standing beside me when I couldn't. His perspective on faith, perseverance, and purpose will leave you inspired.

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Ep. 7: Sit Down with Katie Pinke (Parts I–III)

Part I

In this special episode, I sit down with Katie Pinke, otherwise known to me as 'mom'. She was the first overcomer I got to witness in my life. Listen, as she shares about the overcoming she has had to do to help get her to where she is today.

Part II

She raised me while rising herself. In Part 2 of this special episode, Katie Pinke, aka 'mom', dives deeper into what it took to raise me, build a life she believed in, and find her soulmate along the way.

Part III

Nothing prepares a mother for the phone call that changes everything. She lived my accident in her own way, and Part 3 is her story. Listen as Katie Pinke, 'mom,' shares the fear, the faith, and the overcoming that carried us through the hardest time in both of our lives.

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Ep. 6: Travel, Predictions & Good Pizza

In this special edition episode of the Sit Down, we're at Northwestern University in the beautiful Ryan Fieldhouse. Join me as we break down our crazy route to get here, talk a little college football, and dissect Chicago's famous pizza.

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Ep. 4: Sit Down with Coach Bubba Schweigert

We're sitting down with our very first guest, Coach Bubba Schweigert β€” UND's football coach who's made a lasting impact on and off the field.

Known for instilling discipline and toughness, and emphasizing character and work ethic to his players, Coach Schweigert has helped lead UND to multiple FCS playoff appearances and has been named Big Sky conference Coach of the Year.

From coaching insights to life lessons, this episode brings depth, laughs, and a whole lot of wisdom.

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