Get Starked Podcast

It's been a minute but I'm back! Excited to record more episodes in 2022 & have a few great guests lined up. In this episode, I took some time to reflect on 2021. Then dove into Covid, the crypto/stock markets as well as the importance of energy in relationships. Hope you find some value in this episode. Please subscribe & leave a review as that's how we will get this to grow! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QcV1cn... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-209478842 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctastark/... Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorStark Music: Ivymusic - Ambient Chilling Mood (pixabay)

George Midgett is a collegiate athletics pro and servant leader who strives to help others fulfill their greatest potential. George started his career at Vanderbilt where he worked as a compliance coordinator. He also spent three years working as their Director of ELITE Program [Educating Leaders in Tomorrow's Endeavors] and three more years as an Assistant Director of Compliance. Mr. Midgett then transitioned to North Carolina Central University where he worked as their Director of Student-Athlete Leadership and Engagement for four years. Most recently, George worked for Kansas Athletics as the Director of Student-Athlete Leadership and Outreach which is where we connected. George attended Fisk University for his undergraduate Business Management studies; he also was a four-year letter winner in baseball. George went on to received his Master's from Belmont University in Sports Administration. Be sure to follow & connect with George on social! Twitter: @GMidge1981 Instagram: @go.with.g LinkedIn: ht

Enjoy this engaging conversation revolving around Bitcoin! We discuss the coin's value, adoption, function & future potential. Be sure to follow @quant_kid on Twitter for more insights into this space! Support the podcast AND receive $10 in Bitcoin when you make a $100 investment on Coinbase using this link: coinbase.com/join/stark_b7?src=ios-link You can also receive two FREE stocks upon signing up for Webull (& depositing $100 within the first 30 days) when you utilize this link: https://act.webull.com/nt/2lYiWijbziKi/re9/inviteUs/main

Hey there! Had an awesome time getting back in the studio during my recent trip back to Lawrence! Took time to answer a few Q&A's as well as talk KU athletics, Wisconsin sports, cryptocurrency & the future. Appreciate you all taking time to listen. :) With gratitude, Derek

#52 - Little Life Update by Derek Stark

Daron K. Roberts is a former NFL coach and currently serves as the founding director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation (CSLi) at the University of Texas—which he created in the fall of 2014. Daron also lectures in Texas’ Liberal Arts Honors Program, where he focuses on issues of leadership and innovation in the sports industry. Coach Roberts also created a course - A Gameplan for Winning at Life - that he teaches to nearly 300 incoming freshmen student-athletes at the University of Texas. Daron is also the author of, "Call an Audible: Let My Pivot from Harvard Law to NFL Coach Inspire Your Transition, which was named a #1 New Release and Best Seller by Amazon and Sports Illustrated selected the book as one of its "Best Sports Business Books of 2017." Upon graduating from Harvard Law School in 2007, Roberts coached for the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, West Virginia Mountaineers and Cleveland Browns. He holds a B.A. in Plan II Honors and Government from the University of Texas and an

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A year after recording, we are finally sharing this special episode with my great friend, Lauren Breshears! Lauren is one of the sharpest, kindest, & most hard-working individuals around. She spent five years with the Kansas Soccer program. Since graduating from the University of Kansas with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, she has gone on to flourish as a professional with ExxonMobil. Hope you enjoy hearing her story and also heed her sound advice! Thank you for taking the time to listen and support the Get Starked Podcast! Please help us evolve by giving us a rating & review: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-s…d1356005071?mt=2

It's been a wild week across the globe, so I recorded a short segment regarding COVID-19 (commonly referred to as the Coronavirus). This episode is not intended to induce fear, but instead to educate and generate awareness of our current reality. Thank you for taking the time to listen and support the Get Starked Podcast! Please help us evolve by giving us a rating & review: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-s…d1356005071?mt=2

Our guest for the 47th episode of the Get Starked Podcast is a very special fellow! Dimitrije Cabarkapa was born and raised in Serbia. He ultimately made the decision to leave his home country for the United States as he pursued the opportunity of a lifetime to serve as a student-athlete at James Madison University in Virginia. During his time at JMU, Dimitrije was introduced to the world of sports psychology. The practices and exercises he learned forever changed his perception of the athletic experience. He is now a Ph.D. student here at the University of Kansas, pursuing a degree in Exercise Physiology. Despite that focus, Dimitrije is still passionate about performance psychology and he shares a plethora of insights regarding that area in the episode! Hope you all enjoy this discussion and please help support the podcast by subscribing/rating on iTunes: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-s…d1356005071?mt=2

For the 46th episode of the Get Starked Podcast, I was fortunate enough to have my dad stop by the studio. Our conversation revolved around his life growing up in Fort Atkinson, WI. We also dove into Wisconsin Sports (Packers, Badgers, Brewers & Bucks) and Kansas basketball. As always, he provided some wisdom, humor and overall sound insights that I'm certain you will appreciate! THANK you for taking the time to listen to our collaboration, PLEASE help support the podcast by subscribing/rating on iTunes: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-s…d1356005071?mt=2

Sesely Omli is a small-town Kansas girl who has made an incredibly positive impact at KU in her first year as a strength coach! She initially attended Butler Community College for two years following high school before transferring to Kansas State. After finishing her degree and gaining valuable experience in strength & conditioning at K-State, Sesely joined Clemson's staff for a summer internship. A few months later she made the big move to Lawrence and officially became a Kansas Jayhawk! Appreciate you taking time to listen to our collaboration, PLEASE help support the podcast by subscribing/rating on iTunes: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-s…d1356005071?mt=2

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Dr. Aaron Clopton is a three-time KU graduate, ultimately completing his Ph.D in Sport Management with honors. Dr. Clopton's teaching interests revolve around Sport Law & Organizational Behavior/Theory in Sport. His research interests include Social Anchor Theory, Social Capital in Sport & Community & Social Networks. Dr. Clopton was kind enough to come on the podcast to talk about his areas of expertise. He provides a plethora of insights and it's easy to see that he has his Ph.D. Hope you learn something from this conversation and have an actionable takeaway or two! Appreciate you taking time to listen to our collaboration, PLEASE help support the podcast by subscribing/rating on iTunes: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-s…d1356005071?mt=2

A great friend, Troy Wineinger, got his first taste of podcasting for the 42nd episode of the Get Starked Podcast! Troy grew up in small-town Kansas before heading to Fort Hays State University to participate in cross country as well as track & field. After a few seasons there, Troy transferred to KU, where he intended to complete his collegiate career. Unfortunately, a medical issue caused Troy's career to conclude prematurely. This setback ultimately inspired Troy to pursue what has become his primary passion in this chapter of life: sports & performance psychology! Appreciate you taking time to listen to our collaboration, PLEASE help support the podcast by subscribing/rating on iTunes: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-s…d1356005071?mt=2

After a two month hiatus, we are back and ready to roll! For the 41st episode of the podcast, Terry Prentice, Assistant Athletics Director for Major Gifts, Track Administration & Diversity Initiatives, stopped by the studio. Terry shared his story of growing up in Pomona, California. He also spoke about his motives for attending the University of Arkansas, where he was a standout student-athlete on and off the track. Upon graduation, Terry earned his master's degree in sports management from Arkansas and has been quickly climbing the ladder as an athletic administrator. He came to Kansas in November of 2018 and has played a pivotal role in the culture shift! Appreciate you taking time to listen to our collaboration, connect with us on social & PLEASE subscribe/rate the podcast on iTunes: Twitter: twitter.com/TerryPrentice https://twitter.com/DoctorStark iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-s…d1356005071?mt=2

For the fourth time, Coach Tedarian Johnson stopped by the studio to record an episode for the Get Starked Podcast! T shares an exciting life update. We then dive into fun topics revolving around life, love, fear, and success! Be sure to share this one out and help us grow the podcast!! Connect with us on social and please subscribe/review on iTunes: Instagram: instagram.com/_coachtee_ Twitter: twitter.com/Doctorstark iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-s…d1356005071?mt=2

Recent KU grad, Jack Dodd, joined the Get Starked Podcast once again for an engaging discussion of all things sports! Jack recently accepted a job within the Oregon State Athletic Department, so we spent some time talking about what that role will look like. We then previewed Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Raptors/Warriors and talked about what it's like working in the world of sports. The conversation then turned to last night's Game 7 of the NHL Finals as well as Day 1 of the U.S. Open. Jack & I wrapped the podcast up by highlighting some movies to see and a little rapid fire session! Enjoy our second collaboration and PLEASE help support the podcast by subscribing//reviewing on iTunes//your podcast app: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-s…d1356005071?mt=2 AND follow us on Twitter!! Twitter: twitter.com/snooopdodd Twitter: twitter.com/DoctorStark

It was an absolute honor to have, Stefanos Sifandos, join me for the 38th episode of the Get Starked Podcast! Stefanos is a tremendous leader and influencer who has a following of over 50k on both Facebook and Instagram. His content is educational and incredibly inspirational!! We spoke mostly on life, relationships, love, & mindset. You definitely won't want to miss this episode. Enjoy this engaging conversation and let us know what your main takeaway was by connecting with us on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/stefanossifandos Facebook: facebook.com/stefanossifandosalchemist/ Instagram: instagram.com/doctastark Twitter: twitter.com/DoctorStark Also, if this podcast brought you value, please take some time to subscribe & review on iTunes: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-s…d1356005071?mt=2

For the 37th episode of the Get Starked Podcast, my lifelong friend, Dr. Mitch Edquist, came back on to talk about a little bit of everything! Mitch gives us an update on his personal life, including his upcoming graduation from medical school. We also dive into a variety of other topics that will certainly get you thinking about the world we live in. Enjoy our second collaboration and PLEASE help support the podcast by subscribing//reviewing on iTunes//your podcast app: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-s…d1356005071?mt=2 Twitter: twitter.com/DoctorStark