Hammer thrower Michael Bryan, a two-time NCAA All-American, joins the podcast to talk about his path from lightly recruited high school football player to Wichita State record-holder. He discusses how his love for the hammer grew and why he regards the work as a scientific research project. He breaks down the "jar of pennies" philosophy that guides his school and training and talks about why the music of Sam Cooke helps him during practices.
Bryan is Wichita State's record holder in the weight throw and hammer throw. He won second-team NCAA All-American honors in both – weight throw in 2022 and hammer in 2021.