The Edlow Podcast

Ken Shamrock - Family, Foster Care, Faith, UFC & WWE - The Making of the World’s Most Dangerous Man

Ken Shamrock is an inaugural UFC Hall of Famer and former WWE champion. He is widely considered a forefather of Mixed Martial Arts and a pinnacle of the famous "attitude era" of the WWE.
To say Ken had a tough childhood is an understatement. His father abandoned their family when he was 5. His mother married an army aviator who moved them to Napa California. There Ken and his brothers were outsiders and were bullied. This led to troublemaking and drug use. At 13 he was kicked out of his home and was left to fend for himself.
Luckily Ken found himself at Bob Shamrock's boys home. There he found his voice through youth sports programs and turned his life around. The Shamrocks adopted Ken as a teenager.
Hear the rest of the story. Hear Ken discuss his origins in mixed martial arts. Listen to him discuss parts of his pro wrestling career and his philosophy on the mindset of a champion.
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Dana Anderson, Psy.D. - Crime, Narcissism and Psychopaths - Tales from a Forensic Psychologist

Dr. Dana Anderson, Psy.D. is a Forensic Psychologist, True Crime Consultant and Court-Appointed Expert Witness. She provides comprehensive psycho-legal evaluations within the court system.
Dr. Anderson grew up in a very difficult household where she saw very serious abuse. These situations led to her being able to stay very calm in extreme situations. She had several situations where people would freeze up or be scared for their lives. She has used these experiences to help her better enter dangerous situations while psychologically assessing some of the country's most dangerous criminals.
She now interviews, studies and assesses criminals including murderers and sex abusers. She also provides assessments for those with Anti-Social behaviors, including psychopathic tendencies, schizophrenic and narcissists.
Dr. Anderson comes on the podcast to share her story, discuss some of the behaviors she studies, explain why she would never date a narcissist, and share some of the strangest and most difficult situations she has been in through her expert work.
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Just Me #7 - What Christmas Means, My Religion, Wrestling a 7 footer and Boundaries in Relationships

Podcast Host Josh Edlow answers listener comments and questions about his height, his choice of religion, wrestling with a 7ft guy in a Battle Royal, looking inward during conflict instead of outward and answers a listener's question about boundaries set in his relationship! Then we finish with a little Christmas message.
If you'd like to ask Josh a question to be answered on the podcast, feel free to reach out on the following social media platforms.
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Wrestling, Addiction, Trauma and Sobriety - The Human Experience of Jake ”The Snake” Roberts

Jake "the Snake" Roberts is an American professional wrestler and actor currently signed to All Elite Wrestling as a manager and special advisor to AEW's outreach program. He is also concurrently under a WWE Legends contract. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2020.
His story has been highlighted in several documentaries including Beyond the Mat, Pick Your Poison and the Resurrection of Jake the Snake. He is considered an iconic figure for his dark persona and for bringing snakes to the ring with him during matches.
Over the course of his career, due to wrestling injuries and childhood trauma, Jake became addicted to both prescription and illicit drugs. His issues with addiction would become a major hurdle to his career, his relationships with his family and his health. He was considered a lost cause until he moved in with his good friend Diamond Dallas Page. There, for three years, DDP worked with Roberts through rehab and DDP Yoga to give Jake his life back. He is now sober and has repaired several relationships. There is still work to do, but he finally has a positive outlook on life.
Jake comes on the podcast to discuss his childhood trauma, which led to his career choice, his addiction issues and sobriety, the work it took to repair his relationships, his views on pro wrestling psychology and promos, and so much more.
This was another bucket list podcast for me. Take a listen and don't forget to subscribe!
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The Paige Cleek Story - Faith, Drive, Beauty Pageants & Genetics - Building a Mormon Working Mom

Paige Cleek is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is also a mother of 2 small children, a certified prenatal genetic counselor and a former multiple time beauty pageant winner.
Paige grew up in the Citrus Heights area with her single mother. Luckily she also had a large extended family unit consisting of grandparents, aunts and uncles who also assisted in her development. While young, childhood trauma resulted in her having to work through selective mutism. She was incredibly shy, until one day, she discovered the beauty pageant circuit.
Her work in pageants helped her build confidence through her teenage years.
Paige attended BYU Hawaii and found an interest in genetics. However, her time in college was not without difficulty. She struggled at times due to difficulties with others, including a bishop that she did not see eye to eye with. Regardless, she maintained her faith and was able to finish school.
Upon her return, she met her husband, a Sheriff's deputy. They hit is off and we're married. He recently left law enforcement due to the stresses and difficulties his job placed on their young family. He now works and sales while Paige works as a prenatal genetic counselor for UC Davis.
Paige comes on the podcast to share her story, her work in beauty pageants, her faith, challenges and how she overcame them, marriage to a law enforcement officer and being a Mormon working mother.
You can also find the Edlow Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere else that Podcasts are published!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJl12GiLo74qUcwlwXECCWw
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Al Snow - Mindset, OVW, ”Wrestlers” & Fulfillment - The Makings of a Great Wrestling Life

Al Snow is an American professional wrestler. He has owned Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) since 2018. He and his promotion were recently featured in the popular Netflix docuseries "Wrestlers."
Snow made his professional wrestling debut in 1982. He worked several independent promotions throughout the 80s and 90s until he was signed by the WWE. He used several gimmicks until he read a book about "abnormal psychology" and finding a mannequin head outside of the ECW arena in Philadelphia. It was there that his valet "Head" was born. He would see incredible success, including multiple title reigns in the WWE.
Later, Al Snow would be used by WWE developmental as a trainer, including a stint for WWE's Tough Enough on MTV. Since that time, he is widely considered one of the best wrestling trainers in the world.
In 2018, Snow would purchase Ohio Valley Wrestling (a former WWE Developmental territory). It is the only independent wrestling promotion in the country that runs a live weekly television show and monthly Pay Per View. Snow and OVW were also featured in the critically acclaimed Netflix docuseries, Wrestlers.
Al Snow comes on the podcast to discuss the aftermath of the series, his view on wrestling training, his mindset, what he thinks makes a successful wrestling prospect, and his views on life. It is a can't miss episode!
You can also find the Edlow Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere else that Podcasts are published!
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Austin Edlow - Truth, Faith, Music, Basketball & John Adams Academy - The 100th Episode Special

Austin Edlow is a Senior in High School...who also happens to be my oldest son.
He is a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, an award winning choir performer, a bona fide rock star, a varsity basketball player and a fun/amazing friend. He is about to graduate high school and is preparing to serve a full time mission after he turns 18.
Austin comes on the podcast to discuss what he's learned in high school, objective truth, the education at John Adams Academy, his musical influences, his favorite basketball players, his advice for teens who may be struggling with faith...with some dad talk inbetween.
Oh....and some "allegedly" direct "Dom Quotes" that you don't want to miss.
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The Evolution of Tom Arnold - Parenthood, Roseanne, True Lies Sobriety and Donald Trump

Tom Arnold is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles in the hit TV show Roseanne and feature films True Lies and Nine Months.
Tom was born in Iowa to young parents. His mother abandoned him and his two siblings when he was a child, leaving him to be raised by his father.
In his teens, Tom and his sister Lori moved in with their mother. Lori (with her mother's consent) married at 14 to a 22 year old man and became one of the most prolific drug dealers in the midwest.
Tom escaped that fate by working at the same meatpacking plant that his grandfather worked. He worked there 3 years until he raised enough money to attend the University of Iowa where he studied business and writing. His dream was to become a famous comedian.
In the early 80s, Tom was hired by Roseanne Barr to work as a writer on her tv show. They fell in love and were married. They later had a very contentious and public divorce in 1994. He feared that Roseanne would make sure he never worked again, until he sat for a role in James Cameron's True Lies. He played as a supporting actor for Arnold Schwarzenegger and the two became life long friends. He has since had several successful projects in TV and comedy, including a hilarious segment on the roast of Roseanne.
Tom comes on the podcast to discuss his career, his history with Roseanne, his thoughts on Donald Trump and Joe Biden, working in Hollywood, Arnold Schwarzenegger and most of all his life changing experience as a father (including one of the most hilarious "dad moments" in the history of the Edlow Podcast).
You can also find the Edlow Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere else that Podcasts are published!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJl12GiLo74qUcwlwXECCWw 
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edlow-podcast/id1647995293
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