Against All Odds

Things We Never Knew About Each Other

In this episode of the Against All Odds Podcast, Matt and Mimi sit down and ask each other questions to which they genuinely do not know the answer. It's a funny and insightful podcast for both of them where they dig into questions like... What worries you? If you were given a million dollars and had to blow it, what would you spend it on? If you could make time for an additional hobby, what hobby would you do?

Sit down, relax, and listen to the newest episode of the Against All Odds Podcast! 

Quarantined.

In this episode, Matt and Mimi sit down and discuss everything that's happened over the last week with the Coronavirus outbreak. 

"Sometimes It Takes 10 Years of Sacrifice for That 1 Good Year" | A Chat with Panin and Mfon

In this episode Matt sits down with two teammates, Panin Boayke and Mfon Udoh, to talk about their upbringing in Africa, their transition to the professional game, the highlights of their successful careers, and their experiences heading abroad to pursue their career. 

This podcast is filled with unique experiences and perspectives that only come from talking with players from different backgrounds. Can't wait for you guys to sit back and listen to their stories! 

Are You Past Your Prime? Why Did You Drop Out of College? | Q+A with Matt Sheldon

What's going on guys? After a crazy busy week with multiple games and road trips it was hard to secure a guest for the podcast, so today we are doing a full Q+A with Matt! You guys submitted questions via Instagram and Matt sat down and picked 14 of his favorite questions to really get into and discuss. 

Sit back, relax, and hopefully you guys can get some value from this podcast! 

The Reality of Free Agency | A Chat with Anthony Legendre

In this episode, Matt sits down with former Roughnecks FC teammate, Anthony Legendre to talk about his first year in the USL Championship and what he's been up to for the last few months of offseason. They get into topics surrounding some of Anthony's favorites moments from the 2019 season, his training/workouts over the offseason, and the recent trials he's gone on in the NISA, USL League 1, and USL Championship, as well as the struggle of bouncing around as a free agent trying to find a team.

There is a ton of value in this podcast as we hear firsthand from a professional footballer as he is in the midst of trying to find a new team for the 2020 season. Sit down, relax, and enjoy the episode! 

What's Preseason Really Like? | A Chat with Tobenna Uzo and Brayan Reyes

Today Matt Sheldon sits down with FC Tulsa teammates, Tobenna Uzo and Brayan Reyes to discuss their return to Tulsa for the 2020 season, how their offseason went, what is what like coming back to Oklahoma, what preseason/double days are really like, their morning/night routines, and the extra work they are putting in to ensure they have the best year of their careers. 

Hiring Our First Employee

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Mimi are in Portland, Oregon for a few days just before they leave for Tulsa, Oklahoma for Matt's preseason. They sit down and discuss their trip to Europe and Ottawa briefly, their plans for next offseason, Matt hiring his first employee for Become Elite, as well as their plans for driving over to Tulsa. 

A Pro Footballer's Life is Boring Too...

In this episode of the Against All Odds Podcast Mimi and Matt discuss a recent comment that Matt received on a YouTube video about how his repetitive workouts and lifestyle was boring to watch, their upcoming trip to Europe and what they are expecting as they travel through Paris, Frankfurt, Bordeaux, and Barcelona as well as their plans for 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

Engagements and Contracts

Mimi is back for this episode of the Against All Odds Podcast! Mimi and Matt discuss their engagement just a few weeks prior and some behind the scenes stuff of what really went on, Matt's new contract for the 2020 season with FC Tulsa, and they discuss how much influence coaches actually have on pro footballers. 

"So Many People Told Me I Wasn't Going to Make It" | Sean Lewis' Path to Pro

In this episode Matt Sheldon sits down with teammate and goalkeeper, Sean Lewis to talk about his life and path to the professional game. As they dive into Sean's career they talk about how in almost every single year of Sean's professional career he has faced some sort of obstacle, resistance, or set-back that he had to overcome and grow as both a player and a person. 

Sean Lewis has played professionally for many teams around the world including the Harrisburg City Islanders, Olympia FC down in Australia, Tulsa Roughnecks, and Jacksonville Armada. 

Sit down, listen, and learn from Sean's story!