Jun 22, 20251h 8m
What does it take to build a dynasty — not just in sport, but in life? In this episode of Performers , we go deep into the mind of Mike Krzyzewski — better known as Coach K — the winningest coach in college basketball...
About this Podcast:
Are you fascinated by greatness? Well, this is NOT another interview podcast! Instead we condense entire autobiographies and take you inside the minds of the world's most extraordinary athletes, coaches, and performers. Your hosts, Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young, are sport psychology experts who will guide you through the pages of autobiographies revealing the mindsets, strategies, and habits that propelled the world’s best to the pinnacle of their fields. 'Performers' is crafted for anyone who aspires to greatness by helping you to extract and apply lessons to your life and career.
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What is Performers about?
Are you fascinated by greatness? Well, this is NOT another interview podcast! Instead we condense entire autobiographies and take you inside the minds of the world's most extraordinary athletes, coaches, and performers. Your hosts, Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr.
What has Performers covered recently?
Recent episodes include "#40 Coach K’s Playbook: Inside the Leadership DNA of Duke Basketball" (22 June 2025, 68 minutes), "#39 Think Like a Grandmaster: The Psychology of Success with Garry Kasparov" (25 May 2025, 62 minutes), and "#38 Bowled Over: Freddie Flintoff’s Fight With Demons and Discipline" (11 May 2025, 62 minutes).
How often does Performers publish?
Performers publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 73 minutes across 41 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Performers?
Booking probability for Performers is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Performers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Performers's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Performers?
The strongest fits for Performers are Sports. Performers has an education audience.
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Performers is an education podcast with 41 episodes published.
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May 25, 20251h 2mWhat separates the elite from the exceptional? Is greatness just talent — or something deeper, more deliberate? In this episode of Performers , we explore the mind of Garry Kasparov — chess grandmaster, world champion...
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