Episodes
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
In this podcast episode, Matt sits down with FC Tulsa teammate, Leo Folla, to talk about his journey to the professional level. Leo's story is full of incredible insight to the perseverance required to make it in today's game. He goes in-depth about his decision to leave two universities, struggles of free agency, the financial reality of most rookie professional contracts, and the harsh living conditions when he was abroad. He also discusses the amazing moments that have come along as well such as his first pro contract and his professional debut. Be sure to sit back, relax, and listen to Leo's Journey so far!
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
In this podcast, Matt sits down with previous Tulsa Roughnecks' teammates, DJ Dean and Anthony Legendre to ask them a variety of different questions ranging from football related questions about how they got their first agent to questions about their favorite dish of all time.
This is definitely a more light-hearted episode, but still some great value in here nonetheless! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the podcast.
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
In this week's Against All Odds Podcast, Matt Sheldon sits down with FC Tulsa teammate, Eric Bird to chat about his journey as a professional footballer. Eric has an amazing story of highs and lows from winning the NCAA Tournament to suffering some devastating injuries to then making his debut in the MLS. Sit down, relax, and listen to Eric Bird's story!
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
In today's Against All Odds Podcast, Matt sits down with FC Tulsa teammate, Jerome Kiesewetter, to talk about his journey as a professional footballer. Jerome was born in Berlin, Germany and played for multiple teams in both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga before making his way to America where he has played for various MLS and USL clubs.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
In this episode of the Against All Odds Podcast, Matt sits down alone and answers some questions submitted by you guys from Instagram! The topics range from everything from productivity tips for student-athletes, girlfriends, where I find drills, what my diet looked like in high school, advice for players who currently are not starters, and so much more!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy this Q+A!
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Michael Cunningham in Tulsa? - 7mlc and Become Elite
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Michael Cunningham of 7mlc is in Tulsa! In this episode of the Against All Odds Podcast, Matt sits down with Michael Cunningham to talk about a variety of topics ranging from why Michael is in Tulsa in the first place, Michael's goals for his career, and his strengths and weaknesses. This is one of the biggest guests we've ever had on the podcast and is definitely an exciting one. Sit back, relax, and listen to Michael and Matt chat!
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
We're Back!! - Catching Up, Insight into Pro Housing Set-Ups, and What's to Come!
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
The Against All Odds Podcast is BACK! After a "brief" year long hiatus over the Covid-19 Pandemic, Matt and Mimi return to the mics to host the first podcast of 2021. In this introductory episode, they cover their move to Tulsa, their new apartment, the reality of living as a professional footballer constantly on the move and what that means for their furniture, and what's to come in this year for the Against All Odds Podcast.
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
In this episode of the Against All Odds Podcast, Matt sits down and answers some of your guys' questions that were submitted via his Instagram! The questions answered in this podcast are as follows:
- What are you going to do when you can’t find any more Vapor XI’s?
- What’s the best way to train with a small group of friends?
- How did you stay motivated when people were doubting you?
- There are so many drills out there how do I know what is best for my growth as a player?
- Can you still go pro even if you don’t have an amazing college career?
- How does one deal with burnout? I can’t allow myself to take days off sometimes..
- What did you use as motivation to keep working hard every day when you were younger?
- What is the best way to go about contacting USL League 2 teams?
- What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned in your pro career?
- How do you manage individual football training in season?
- Do you feel as driven as you were a year ago, 5 years ago, 10 years ago?
- What is your primary goal today?
- What are your thoughts on listening to music during a workout vs podcast vs silence?
- Do you meditate? Why or why not?
- Do you have a pre-match routine/ritual?
- Two MUST supplements for pro footballer that actually help?
- What advice would you give to someone who is trying to build a brand around soccer?
- What is your favorite moment of your career so far?
Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the podcast!
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
How Pros Deal with Injuries | A Chat with Andrew Macrae
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
In this episode, Matt sits down with FC Tulsa teammate Andrew Macrae to talk about his recent injury and surgery. They discuss the specifics of the injury, what Andrew is doing to stay occupied, what he's doing to improve during this time, the difficulties of injuries as pro footballers, and his vision for his future and his career.
This is a fun podcast with some serious topics, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
The Year Before Germany | Dropping Out of College To Play Pro Soccer
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
In this episode we dive deep into the period of time from when Matt dropped out of college until he went to Germany. Make sure to listen to the Germany podcast to continue the story.