Episode 72 – When You Give Your All – The Results Will Come

enJune 09, 2023

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About this Episode

Joining Benny on episode 72 of The Big Fish Cares Podcast are University of Pittsburgh All-American wrestlers, Nino Bonaccorsi & Micky Phillippi! Nino & Micky share their origin stories of how wrestling became their lives, along with all of the adversities, trials, and hardships that came along the way. Ultimately, the devotion to the sport & the work ethic they’ve established has set the groundwork for these young men to succeed in anything that they do. Learn more about Micky & Nino below: Micky: https://pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/wrestling/roster/micky-phillippi/12430 Nino: https://pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/wrestling/roster/nino-bonaccorsi/12419

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