The Grind and the Glory

When your own world stops seeing you, life gets very heavy. In this episode of The Grind & The Glory, goalkeeper and USSF Licensed Referee Vinny Andriolo opens up about growing up different in the 90s, the moment everything broke inside, and how football – and Dade County FC – helped bring him back to life.Together with Joe, they talk about:What it feels like when your family doesn’t really see who you areHow growing up in the 90s made you “tough”… but also left scarsWhy Vinny says “the pandemic saved my life”The role Dade County FC played in his comebackIdentity, mental health and rebuilding yourself slowlyJoe’s honest reflections on parenthood and “getting it wrong” sometimesWhy keeping a sense of humor is non-negotiable, even in the darkest momentsThis is not just a football story. It’s a story about identity, pain, resilience and the quiet courage to keep going.🎙️ The Grind & The Glory with Joe Rotbart Real stories of struggle, growth and the moments that change everything.👉 If this conversation resonates with you, you’re not alone. Like, share and leave us a comment with your thoughts or your own story.⬇⬇⬇Follow us:Instagram: @thegrindandtheglory Tik Tok: @thegrindandtheglory

In this episode of The Grind and The Glory, Joe Rotbart sits down with Ewout Gouw, a Dutch former professional footballer who brought European football spirit to the streets of Miami. Together, they look back on their journey founding Dade County FC, a club built from passion, friendship, and pure love for the game.From long nights balancing dreams and real life, to the culture shock of trying to create “real football” in the United States, Ewout shares what it truly takes to build something meaningful in a city that’s still learning what the beautiful game means. They laugh about their mistakes, remember the grind, and reflect on whether — after everything — they would ever do it again.This is a story about purpose, sacrifice, and chasing something bigger than yourself — on and off the field. Subscribe for more real conversations that reveal the human side of success.

Steve Zima’s story isn’t a highlight reel — it’s a blueprint. From a chaotic childhood and sleeping outside to zero-sleep night shifts in the ER and working 24-7 in spine surgery sales, Steve turned pain into purpose and discipline into freedom. In this raw, reflective conversation, we unpack the mindset, decisions, and compounding habits behind a life-changing outcome — including the investment that became a ~$30M win. We go personal and practical: redefining success beyond money, choosing the right rooms and partners, managing identity after a big exit, and the simple routines that scale your life more than any hack. If you’re building a business, investing, or rebuilding yourself, this is a masterclass in turning setbacks into leverage. Subscribe for more real conversations that reveal the human side of success.Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/thegrindandtheglory?igsh=bGUzdHprcDhscHg2https://www.tiktok.com/@the.grind.and.the?_t=ZP-90n5G8YFeDm&_r=1https://www.facebook.com/share/1F7AFbp6fz/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://spotify.link/7LbrDaYwHXb

What surgeons never say out loud—burnout, politics, power, and pressure. Dr. Shirin Razdan reveals the taboos behind robotic surgery’s glamorous image and the life of a female urologist in today’s competitive environment.