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Co-Host Matt Iseman on ‘American Ninja Warrior' Season 15

ANW Nation Editor Nikki Lee sits down with Ninja Daniel Gil to talk about his incredible runs at the Oklahoma City and Vegas Finals courses, how he trains to prepare for the show, his journey to getting on ANW, why he prefers not being a part of a team, how he's become so comfortable in front of the cameras and a whole lot more. NBC Entertainment Podcast Network © 2019

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ANW Nation Editor Nikki Lee sits down with Ninja Jessie Graff for an emotional conversation about coming back to the Vegas National Finals, how she turned failure into motivation, her key to enjoying her workouts and a whole lot more. NBC Entertainment Podcast Network © 2019

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ANW Nation Editor Nikki Lee sits down with Ninja Jesse Labreck to talk about the magical night in Cincinnati when viewers saw Michelle Warnky and Labreck become the second and third women to ever finish a City Finals course. They also talk about how Jesse’s athletic youth and teaching background have led her to become a youth ninja coach who’s inspiring the next generation of competitors. NBC Entertainment Podcast Network © 2019

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ANW Nation Editor Nikki Lee sits down with Ninja Dave Cavanagh, who’s often called “The Walk-On King,” to talk about him winning the new “safety pass,” how he got on the show as a walk-on for many years, growing up in a single-parent household, his formative years in a remote school and a whole lot more. NBC Entertainment Podcast Network © 2019

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American Ninja Warrior Nation Editor Nikki Lee sits down with Maggi Thorne, a Ninja known for her pink bows and effervescent personality. They talk about Thorne's determination in the Oklahoma City City Finals and the past she’s endured to be here today. NBC Entertainment Podcast Network © 2019

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American Ninja Warrior Nation Editor Nikki Lee sits down with Ninja Flip Rodriguez to talk about the dichotomy of being a famous Ninja, why he almost didn’t return to ANW, what it means to him to grab the first safety pass and much more. NBC Entertainment Podcast Network © 2019

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American Ninja Warrior hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila sit down with ninja Abel Gonzalez to talk about his quest to conquer Mt. Midoriyama despite rheumatoid arthritis, growing up quick to adopt his brothers, the moment he realized he was an elite ninja and much more.

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American Ninja Warrior hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila sit down with ninja Austin Gray, who talks about donating his kidney to his high school friend, why he doesn’t like being called a hero, his personal fitness journey to Mt. Midoriyama and much more.

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American Ninja Warrior host Akbar Gbajabiamila sits down with ninja Sean Darling-Hammond, who talks about taking charge of his happiness, living up to his fitness potential through mental training, his vision for his future career and his love of basketball. 

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Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila sit down Captain NBC, aka Jamie Rahn, to talk about mental health, recovering from injury, how parkour and Drew Drechsel took him to the next level, setting personal goals besides Mt. Midoriyama and much more.

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Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila sit down with one of the strongest women on American Ninja Warrior, Jesse Labreck, to talk about body image, competing without confidence, living a balanced life while aiming for Mt. Midoriyama and much more.

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Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila sit down with American Ninja Warrior veteran Ryan Stratis to talk about being bullied in high school, fitness and working out, the reality of competition and maintaining self-worth while aiming for Mt. Midoriyama and much more.

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Host Matt Iseman sits down with Barclay Stockett to talk about what drives her, how to improve mental toughness, the tight-knit “ninja babes” and much more.

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Hosts Matt and Akbar sit down with Kevin Bull to talk about camping out for four days to be an ANW walk-on, living with alopecia, managing a ninja gym and much more.

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Host Matt Iseman sits down with Sarah Schoback and Sara Heesen. They talk about battling disease, ninja camaraderie, what it means to be a mother and woman ninja and much more.

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Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila sit down with Michelle Warnky, the second woman to conquer the Warped Wall. In this episode, she talks about an early love of rock climbing, her spiritual faith and much more.

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Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila sit down with Isaac Caldiero, American Ninja Warrior’s only winner in 10 seasons. Isaac talks about cleaning toilets for free gym time, breaking up with the Wolfpack, why he came back to Ninja Warrior and much more.

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Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila sit down with “The Real Life Ninja,” Drew Drechsel. Drew talks about his fight with ADHD, the ninja secret to using community to unlock success, the real reason he listens to music during runs and much more.

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