The Industrious Podcast

Epi 65: Tom Morris | Building High-Performance Athletes, Overcoming Adversity & The Morris 7

March 11th, 2026  |  46 mins 34 secs

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What does it take to build elite athletes — and what happens when life forces you to rebuild yourself?

In episode 65 of The Industrious Podcast, cohosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Joe Todd sit down with Tom Morris, Assistant Athletic Director for High Performance at Pennsylvania State University. Tom has spent his career training some of the best athletes in the world, from the Philadelphia Eagles to Indiana University to Penn State, and he's seen firsthand what truly separates good from great.

In this episode, Tom shares:
⚡ His journey through the world of elite strength & conditioning
📋 "The Morris 7" — the core principles he lives and coaches by
📰 His Note of Strength newsletter and the mission behind it
🚵 The mountain biking accident in his early 30s that taught him about overcoming life's hardest obstacles

Whether you're a coach, an athlete, or just someone trying to show up better every day — this one's for you.

Sign up today’s for Tom’s newsletter, Note of Strength: https://morrisstrength.beehiiv.com/

Episode 64: Olympian Blake Pieroni on Discipline and Mindset

February 17th, 2026  |  41 mins 32 secs

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with 3-time Olympian Blake Pieroni! In this episode, cohosts Vince Todd and Joe Todd talk with Blake about the discipline, focus, and mindset that propelled him to the top of the swimming world. Learn how his early experiences shaped his journey and how he's now giving back to the next generation of athletes through Underdog Sports Performance.

Whether you're an aspiring athlete, a sports enthusiast, or just looking for motivation, this episode is packed with valuable insights and life lessons.

Learn more about Underdog Sports Performance at underdogsportsperformance.com.

Epi 61: Healthcare and Business with OrthoIndy’s John Ryan

October 24th, 2025  |  57 mins 42 secs

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In episode 61 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by John Ryan, CEO of OrthoIndy. Tune in as John shares his passion for business growth and OrthoIndy’s commitment to serving patients across Indiana with the new and upcoming OrthoIndiana.

Epi 60: Clayton Anderson to open new country bars in Indianapolis

September 16th, 2025  |  49 mins 26 secs

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In episode 60 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by country singer/songwriter, and now restaurant owner, Clayton Anderson. Tune in as Clayton shares the ins and outs of the music industry and his new restaurant ventures in Indianapolis, opening in 2025.

Learn more about Clayton’s Country Bar: https://www.claytonscountrybar.co/
Watch for more details on Clayton’s Ripple Rodeo: https://claytonsripplerodeo.com/

Epi 59: Indiana University Athletics and their ‘Never Daunted’ Mantra with Scott Dolson

August 29th, 2025  |  35 mins 46 secs

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In episode 59 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Scott Dolson, Athletic Director at Indiana University. Tune in as Scott shares his basketball manager days under Coach Bobby Knight, the challenges that come with NIL and college athletics, and his advice for young professionals paving their own path.

Epi 58: Digital Marketing, AI, Cats the Musical, and Indiana Pacers with Google’s Mike Abrams

June 21st, 2025  |  46 mins 24 secs

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In episode 58 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Mike Abrams, Senior Manager of Commerce at Google and podcast host of The Wrong Cat Died, a parody podcast about Cats the Musical. Tune in for how digital marketing and AI streamlines Mike’s professions to maximize his time.

Epi 57: Brewing Craft Beer & Growing Community with Four Day Ray’s Brian Graham

June 10th, 2025  |  36 mins 24 secs

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In episode 57 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Brian Graham, President and Co-Owner of Four Day Ray Brewing. On the heels of a closed restaurant business, Brian reinvested his knowledge and energy in building the brewery restaurant in Fishers, Indiana. Tune in for Brian’s story of growth, constructing a team, and staying true to his craft in an ever-changing beverage industry.

Epi 55: Creating Community with Antique Candle Co.’s Brittany Whitenack

April 8th, 2025  |  51 mins 50 secs

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In episode 55 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Brittany Whitenack, Founder of Antique Candle Co. Tune in as Brittany shares the entrepreneurial journey of this Hoosier-based candle company – building community through customer service and influencer marketing, the joys and pains of growth, and the particular problem-solving needed during pumpkin spice season.

Epi 53: Building Get Indiana - Nate Spangle on Entrepreneurship, Social Media Strategy & Inspiring Indiana Businesses with Hustle & Flow

February 26th, 2025  |  51 mins 55 secs

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In episode 53 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Nate Spangle, founder of Get Indiana. With a lot of hustle and little fear of failure, tune in to learn how Nate is building Indiana’s go-to source for Hoosier stories, insights and updates.

Epi 52: Building and strengthening communities with Lance Evinger

December 10th, 2024  |  39 mins 32 secs

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In episode 52 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Lance Evinger of Hendricks Commercial Properties. Tune in as Lance shares the real estate development company’s focus on meaningful projects to strengthen communities and a glimpse into repurposing the old Circle Centre Mall location in Indianapolis.