Sit Down with Hunter Pinke

Join Hunter for meaningful conversations with athletes, leaders, overcomers, and achievers. Hunter’s podcast 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.

Listen on: Spotify  |  iHeartRadio | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

Kelly Stanze Kelly Stanze

Ep. 24: Karli Moch: Life Coach, Overcomer, Dreamer

In this episode, we sit down with Karli Moch — a true overcomer whose story is marked by resilience, faith, and purpose. Having walked through many of the same struggles and hardships that countless people face, Karli brings a level of relatability and authenticity that immediately connects with others.

What makes her impact so powerful isn’t just what she’s overcome — it’s how she lives. Through every season, God has continued to shape and guide her path as a life and leadership coach, speaker, and author, allowing her to pour hope, wisdom, and encouragement into the lives of others.

Karli’s heart for people is evident in every conversation. She leads with honesty, compassion, and strength, inspiring others daily to keep moving forward, grow through adversity, and live with purpose. This conversation is full of perspective, encouragement, and reminders that our hardest seasons don’t have to define us — they can prepare us for the people we’re called to impact.

Listen on: YouTube  |  Spotify  |  Apple Podcasts  |  iHeartRadio

Read More
Kelly Stanze Kelly Stanze

Ep. 23: What Makes a Good Coach Great?

What actually separates a good coach from a great one?

In today’s episode, we dig into the real difference—the intangibles, the habits, the mindset shifts, and the impact that goes far beyond just knowledge or credentials. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to truly change lives as a coach (or find one who can), this conversation is for you.

Listen on: YouTube  |  Spotify  |  Apple Podcasts  |  iHeartRadio

Read More
Kelly Stanze Kelly Stanze

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 — medication he'll need for life — to keep his body from attacking his transplanted kidney.

Listen on: 🎵 Spotify  |  📻 iHeartRadio

Read More
Kelly Stanze Kelly Stanze

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.

Listen on: 🎵 Spotify  |  🎙️ Apple Podcasts  |  📻 iHeartRadio

Read More
Kelly Stanze Kelly Stanze

Ep. 16: Sit Down with Brittany Dvorak

In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Dvorak—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.

Listen on: 🎵 Spotify  |  🎙️ Apple Podcasts  |  📻 iHeartRadio

Read More
Kelly Stanze Kelly Stanze

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. 🔴 Wreck'em Tech! ⚫️

Listen on: 🎵 Spotify  |  🎙️ Apple Podcasts  |  📻 iHeartRadio

Read More
Kelly Stanze Kelly Stanze

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 — 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.

Listen on: 📻 iHeartRadio

Read More
Kelly Stanze Kelly Stanze

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.

Listen on: 📻 iHeartRadio — Part I  |  📻 iHeartRadio — Part II  |  📻 iHeartRadio — Part III

Read More
Kelly Stanze Kelly Stanze

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.

Listen on: 📻 iHeartRadio

Read More

Find Hunter on these platforms: