Episodes
Adam Scherr known as WWE Superstar, Braun Strowman, "The Monster Among Men", sits down with Lilian on the SEASON PREMIERE of “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia”. This in person interview promises to show you a side of Braun that you have never seen before! Braun shares why he agreed to do WWE Chronicle, dives in even deeper into his journey and shares NEVER BEFORE HEARD STORIES including his relationship with Vince McMahon! He also shares his thoughts on becoming the WWE Universal Champion...
Published 10/26/20
It’s fair to say 2020 has unpacked a lot for humanity to take notice of, listen, reflect and take action on. In this, the Chasing Glory narrative has never been more important and true to its North Star, which is to provide a platform where voices are heard through personal, real life stories. This episode is just that reflecting on the critical movement of, black lives matter and equality for all so, we may be one people, one race, humanity... Based on current events, in this powerful...
Published 06/08/20
“Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia” always has impactful guests but MVP is extra special because of the timing of our current nationwide situation. MVP comes from a family of law enforcement and opens up like never before to speak about his gang life, prison sentence, flaws in the judicial system, the games politicians play for votes, and the current George Floyd protests & riots. On a lighter note he also discusses his choice to return to the WWE and pays tribute to his good friend Shad...
Published 06/01/20
This is a very special episode of Chasing Glory, which pays tribute to the late, Shad Gaspard by his closet friend, tag team partner and brother, Jayson Anthony Paul aka JTG. JTG opens up recalling the tragic events of Shad’s death and how he is dealing with it. He goes on to speak about his relationship with Shad and the bond they created over many years including their run as a professional wrestling tag team in WWE and beyond. JTG addresses the rumor of himself and Shad being resigned by...
Published 05/26/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” we are Running It Back on a Chasing Glory podcast classic, but Never-Before-Seen video episode in support of Mental Health Awareness month. WATCH the full video episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMq9DpaD30M&feature=youtu.be Lilian Garcia sits down with Melina Perez who made history as the first women to be a multiple-time champion with both WWE Women’s and Divas titles. Melina gets personal with Lilian about her own...
Published 05/18/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with WWE Superstar, Otis. In his Chasing Glory DEBUT, find out the mindset of Otis recorded days before his HISTORIC Money In The Bank victory at WWE Headquarters. Otis talks all about what it’s like growing up in Wisconsin with a very strict upbringing. Unfortunately, he was bullied at a young age and also suffers from dyslexia but he shares all about overcoming those obstacles. He wasn’t without his struggles as an adult...
Published 05/11/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with the NXT North American Champion, Keith Lee. In a RARE interview, Keith speaks about being an outstanding collegiate football player and why he gave it up to pursue pro wrestling full time. However, he didn’t always get the support from his parents which resulted him being homeless and discusses the STRAIN that was put on the relationship with his father as well as their current status. With over a decade in the...
Published 05/04/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with former WWE Tag Team Champion, Heath Slater. Just days after his unforeseen WWE release, Heath speaks out about his current situation and how he’s staying POSITIVE and OPTIMISTIC toward his future. He talks about how he is THANKFUL for his 14 years in the WWE but also being burnt out at the WWE. Heath talks if he’s motivated by the success of his fellow 3MB members, Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre as well as why he’s...
Published 04/27/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian welcomes BACK to the show, WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre. But first, Lilian pays tribute to her friend and mentor, the late, great, WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel. Lilian shares some emotional moments she’s had with the legend and shares some heartwarming stories about The Fink from when she first started in the WWE. She also discusses the unfortunate swarm of WWE releases and how they can turn a negative into a positive. Fresh off...
Published 04/20/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits with songwriter and National Poetry Slam Champion, Adam “IN-Q” Schmalholz. IN-Q talks about his journey to becoming a huge part of the spoken word poetry community. He speaks about how he became enamored with hip hop and how he transitioned to poetry. He talks about his upbringing in a single mother household as he sincerely opens up about the relationship with his absentee father. IN-Q speaks about showing vulnerability and...
Published 04/13/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with former WWE Superstar and current NWA National Champion, Aron Stevens also known as Damien Sandow. In a RARE IN-DEPTH interview with NEVER BEFORE HEARD stories, Aron discusses his WWE release in 2016 as well as the reaction from both himself and his fans. He talks about why his Wrestlemania 31 moment was so special to him and why that experience was just as important as winning a World Championship for him. Aron takes a...
Published 04/06/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” it’s PART TWO of Lilian’s sit-down interview with the creators and producers of KAYFABE, Christy Hemme, Gail Kim, and Amy Dumas, aka Lita. In this episode, the trio dive deep into their personal lives with NEVER BEFORE HEARD STORIES, both in and out of the wrestling business. Christy talks her experience behind the scenes with Impact Wrestling, having to deal with an alcoholic mother, and her unbelievable struggle giving birth to QUADRUPLETS....
Published 03/30/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with the creators and producers of KAYFABE, Christy Hemme, Gail Kim, and Amy “Lita” Dumas. The trio dive into what makes this upcoming episodic content series so unique and different. They talk about the launching pad into Kayfabe and what goes into the women’s professional wrestling topics that will be discussed on the show. Unfortunately, they have received some backlash for the project and in this in-depth interview they...
Published 03/23/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with 2-time Women’s Champion, Total Divas cast member and WWE Superstar Naomi. Continuing Women’s History Month, Naomi discusses what it is like to not only represent women, but African American women throughout sports and entertainment. She talks about what it’s like to be a pivotal part in the GROWTH of women’s wrestling and fresh off the WWE Network documentary, Naomi shares her experiences in FCW, leaning from AJ Lee and...
Published 03/16/20
Continuing Women’s History Month on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with the co-founder of Quest Nutrition as well as the Co-Founder and President of Impact Theory and Women of Impact, Lisa Bilyeu. Lisa has had quite the JOURNEY from aspiring filmmaker to groundbreaking entrepreneur. But she would talk about dealing with being bullied and having low self -esteem when she was younger and how she overcame it. She came to the United States to enroll in film school and...
Published 03/09/20
Kicking off Women’s History month this week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian welcomes BACK to the show, the host of WWE Backstage, Renee Young. It’s been over 18 months since Renee was first on Chasing Glory and she opens up like NEVER BEFORE on her experience on the WWE commentating table and how she was RELIEVED when she stepped away from those duties. Although her time as a commentator was short lived, she was able to experience calling WrestleMania as well as going to Saudi...
Published 03/02/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with 2-TIME Hall of Famer and former SIX TIME World Champion, Booker T. Booker does not shy away from his TROUBLED past and shares the advice he got while in jail and why going to prison was the BEST thing that happen to him. Booker talks about living on his own with his siblings after losing both parents at a very young age and his own experience with having a child as a teenager. Booker also talks about showcasing his...
Published 02/24/20
NEVER HEARD BEFORE - This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with WWE Superstar, Shelton Benjamin. Shelton explains why he was initially RELUCTANT to be on “Chasing Glory” and find out what role Lilian had in Shelton coming BACK to the WWE after a six-plus year absence. Shelton and Lilian speak about his incredible STAR ATHLETE RECORD of 122 wins – 10 loses as a high-school wrestler. He speaks about where he met current WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar, how he got into...
Published 02/16/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with NXT Superstar, Bianca Belair and dives right into what Black History Month means to her. Bianca also speaks on being looked at as the underdog and then reveals her reaction on being in the 2020 WWE Royal Rumble, and what she found out the night before the event. Bianca opens up on how she suffered from bulimia which resulted in her going to the emergency room and how she battled through it to then discovering CrossFit...
Published 02/10/20
Lilian Garcia welcomes back WWE personality Paige, for part TWO of her journey. Paige shares all about the hit movie based on her and her family’s life, “Fighting with My Family” staring Dwayne Johnson, former WWE Superstar “The Rock” and attending the Sundance Film Festival. Paige speaks about having a STRONG support system, her boyfriend Ronnie Radke as well as surrounding herself by people who INSPIRE her. She also talks about Total Divas on E!, how she’s evolved since retiring from...
Published 02/03/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian opens up the show from the Los Angeles Landmark, “Urban Light”. She gives you a little history of how it all came to be and then invites back to the show, WWE Superstar and FS1 Backstage analyst, Paige. In this episode, Paige catches everyone up on her life since the last time she was a guest on Chasing Glory over 15 months ago which includes having another neck surgery after various levels of discomfort. Find out how she and her...
Published 01/27/20
Artem Chigvintsev - How To Love An Unchosen Profession This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with former Dancing With The Stars pro, Artem Chigvintsev. In this episode, Artem discusses the cultural differences of growing up in the States compared to growing up in Russia and leaving home to travel the world at the age of 15. You will be shocked to learn that he didn’t learn dance by choice but grew to love it after taking dance classes at the age of 12. He speaks...
Published 01/20/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with WWE Hall of Famer and former WCW World Champion, Diamond Dallas Page. In this episode, DDP spills some positive words on how to get your life back on track and talks all about what he’s CURRENTLY up to. After accomplishing so much in his life and career, he shares what additional goals he has set for himself. Days before what will likely be his last wrestling match ever, DDP discusses what it will be like to wrestle in...
Published 01/13/20
This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia”, Lilian opens up 2020 from the mecca, Times Square in NYC where she brings you fun facts about Times Square including where it got its name. She also shares sights and sounds from the “Heart of the World”. Then from the Powerful U Studios in Utah, Lilian sits down with health and fitness expert, Keto coach and New York Times Bestselling Author, Drew Manning. As everyone is focused on New Year’s Resolutions for not only the year but DECADE,...
Published 01/06/20
This week on "Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia," Lilian wraps up the year with a very touching show. In light of a recent suicide of David Christopher Montgomery, Lilian dedicates this show in his memory and also shares a song she recorded a few years ago in hopes to remind anyone out there that is hurting, to tap into their inner “Warrior”. The show proceeds with a special opening and then highlights from some amazing Chasing Glory guests of 2019 such as Lacey Evans, The OC (AJ Styles, Luke...
Published 12/16/19