Sep 23, 202627 minS1
Being a student-athlete is about more than performing in the classroom or showing up on game day. In this episode of Built Not Born , Tom Mandile talks with Thomas Calabrese about the time management, discipline...
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Built Not Born
Hosted by Tom Mandile · business · EN
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We are TNT, Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese — a veteran teacher/head coach and a student-athlete sharing the mindset, habits, and life lessons that lead to success on and off the court.
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What is Built Not Born about?
We are TNT, Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese, a veteran teacher/head coach and a student-athlete sharing the mindset, habits, and life lessons that lead to success on and off the court.
Who hosts Built Not Born?
Built Not Born is hosted by Tom Mandile. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
What has Built Not Born covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Bell to Buzzer: The Student-Athlete Routine Behind Success" (23 September 2026, 27 minutes), "From Failure to Unbreakable Discipline | Brandon Gul" (16 September 2026, 34 minutes), and "The #1 Mistake That's Holding Athletes Back | Brian Hernandez" (29 July 2026, 38 minutes).
How often does Built Not Born publish?
Built Not Born publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 12 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Built Not Born?
Booking probability for Built Not Born is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Built Not Born requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Built Not Born's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Built Not Born?
The strongest fits for Built Not Born are Courses, Coaching & Lessons and Sports. Built Not Born has a business audience.
About the host
Tom Mandile hosts Built Not Born, a business podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 16, 202634 minS1
Discipline is built through failure, adversity, and the decision to keep showing up when life gets hard. In this episode of Built Not Born , Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese sit down with Brandon Gul to share how...
- Jul 29, 202638 minS1
Athletic performance isn't built by chasing motivation. It's built through discipline, accountability, and doing the work when no one's watching. On the Built Not Born Podcast, Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese sit down...
Episode #9
How to Handle Criticism Like a Champion | Dr. Edward Meier on 50 Years Officiating Basketball
Jul 22, 202645 minS1What does it take to earn respect under pressure? In this episode of Built Not Born, Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese are joined by basketball legend Dr. Edward Meier, as he shares the mindset, leadership, and...
- Jul 15, 202639 minS1
NFL Free Agent Lukkas Londono joins Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese on the Built Not Born Podcast to share how discipline, mental toughness, and relentless work ethic helped him go from almost quitting football to...
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- Jul 8, 202634 minS1
Discipline is what separates people who quit from those who keep showing up when life gets hard. In this episode of Built Not Born, Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese sit down with Andre Rivera to discuss overcoming...
- Jun 24, 202622 minS1
Mindset isn't built when things are easy. It's built through discipline, failure, consistency, and the willingness to keep showing up. In this rapid-fire episode, basketball legends Tom Calabrese and Chris Orozco share...
- Jun 17, 202627 minS1
Chris Orozco's journey is proof that where you start doesn't determine where you finish. From immigrating to the U.S. without speaking English to becoming a 2,000 point scorer, Division I athlete, and mindset coach, he...
- Jun 3, 202644 minS1
<p>Sports journalism is about more than reporting scores. In this episode of the Built Not Born Podcast, Coach Tom Mandile and elite athlete Thomas Calabrese sit down with award-winning sports journalist PJ Potter to...
- May 27, 202629 minS1
<p>In a generation focused on highlights, rankings, and social media, legendary 2,000 point scorer Tom Calabrese breaks down the old school basketball mindset, discipline, toughness, work ethic, and winning mentality...
- May 20, 20269 minS1
<p>An athlete’s mentality gets challenged the most when you’re forced to sit still while everyone else keeps improving. In this episode of the Built Not Born Podcast, Coach Tom Mandile and elite athlete Thomas Calabrese...
- May 13, 202619 minS1
<p>Mental toughness gets tested when life doesn’t go according to plan, and in the very first episode of the Built Not Born Podcast, Tom Mandile sits down with co-host and elite athlete Thomas Calabrese to talk about...
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