In this episode of the Skull Sessions Podcast, Andy Riise and Nate Last explore what it takes to perform when pressure hits. From the unique routines elite athletes use to get mentally ready to staying calm when plans fall apart, they break down how rituals, preparation, breathing, and deliberate discomfort can build real-world resilience. This conversation offers practical tools for athletes, leaders, parents, and anyone looking to become more prepared, adaptable, and capable when it matters most.

In this episode of the Skull Sessions Podcast, Andy Riise and Nate Last sit down with executive coach, workplace performance expert, and author Krista Ryan to explore resilience, leadership, and the mindset needed to navigate life's toughest challenges. From surviving the Las Vegas mass shooting to facing a recent Stage 3 cancer diagnosis, Krista shares the experiences behind her Keep F!#ING Going (KFG)* philosophy and practical tools for embracing adversity, practicing gratitude, and moving forward with purpose.

In this episode of the Skull Sessions Podcast, co-host Nate Last turns the microphone on Andy Riise to explore the experiences that shaped his journey from West Point football player and decorated U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel to NFL Director of Mental Performance and Leadership. Drawing from over two decades of military service, combat leadership, elite sports, and family life, Andy shares the lessons that transformed adversity into purpose and passion into a lifelong mission. Together, Andy and Nate discuss mental toughness, resilience, leadership, recovery, parenting, and the importance of developing the mindset needed to perform at your best—not just in sports or business, but in every area of life.

In this episode of the Skull Sessions Podcast, Andy Riise and Nate Last sit down with Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, to explore leadership, resilience, and the realities of homelessness. Drawing from decades of service on the front lines, Daniel shares how purpose, compassion, and daily discipline help him lead through crisis, challenge common misconceptions about homelessness, and create meaningful impact in the lives of thousands. This conversation is a powerful reminder that making a difference starts with showing up, serving others, and staying committed to something bigger than yourself.

In this episode of the Skull Sessions Podcast, retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Stephen Drum joins Andy Riise and Nate Last to unpack what it really means to stay mentally strong when life gets hard. From surviving the intensity of BUD/S training and combat deployments to helping build the Navy’s Warrior Toughness Program, Stephen shares hard-earned lessons on resilience, emotional regulation, leadership, identity, and handling pressure without losing yourself in the process. This conversation goes beyond military stories and dives into practical mental performance tools that apply to business, relationships, parenting, and everyday life.