The Caution Stalling Podcast

The Caution Stalling Podcast

di Daniel Osorio

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Episode 22 - Mark 'Zuni' Zuniga

Mark is absolute fireworks—his wrestling style embodies the spirit of “Say When.” He charges into every match with intensity, bringing the heat to all opponents and trusting the battle to unfold from there. His journey began with Cimarron High School’s youth team before making his final stop at ATC. It was through competition that Mark discovered his true love for wrestling, even while balancing his passion for football. Surprisingly, despite his aggressive style, Mark admits to struggling with confidence throughout his career. His approach in matches was often raw and relentless—scrapping, pushing the pace, and diving in with hopes of grabbing a leg. That relentless energy forged him in the fire of elite competition, as he consistently faced some of the toughest wrestlers around. Reflecting on his career, Mark recognizes both the highs and lows of battling such talented opponents. His resume speaks for itself: a two-time State Placer, three-time Regional Runner-Up, and a High School All-American. Mark’s story is one of grit, resilience, and explosive energy—proof that even with doubts, a fighter’s spirit can light up the mat.

Episode 21 - Adrian 'Junior' Camarena Jr.

Adrian made history as Eldorado High School’s first State Champion since 2012. On the podcast, he shares his wrestling beginnings and how his journey truly took off once he joined Eldorado. While he started in the youth ranks, Adrian credits Eldorado for fueling both his leap in talent and his deep love for the sport. A story of persistence and pride, Adrian’s achievement isn’t just about ending a decade-long drought—it’s about setting a new standard for the program and inspiring the next wave of wrestlers to chase greatness. Adrian’s junior year was a turning point. Up to that point, he had seen plenty of success but hadn’t yet broken through his own limitations. That changed when he and Coach O took on the challenge of cutting to 113 pounds. What started as a physical task quickly became a mental one. The weight cut tested Adrian’s discipline, but it also became the lesson that unlocked his confidence. Through the grind, he discovered a new level of belief in himself—one that matched the intensity of his work ethic. By choosing to fully commit, Adrian found his breakthrough. He maintained the weight, pushed through the obstacles, and transformed into the wrestler he knew he could be. The journey at 113s ultimately led him to his State Title—cementing his growth not just as a wrestler, but as a competitor who could conquer any barrier in front of him.

Episode 20 - Raylynn Woods

Full of energy and determination, Raylynn Woods joins the Caution Stalling podcast to share her wrestling journey. She takes us through the proud Woods tradition, her climb to the State tournament, and the lessons learned from tough losses along the way. By drilling with boys in the room, she’s pushed herself to become the best version of who she can be—embracing every challenge as fuel for growth. As the first girl in the Woods bloodline to wrestle, Raylynn reflects on the challenges of proving she belonged in a sport often dominated by boys. Wrestling has been her passion since childhood, and by carving her own path, she’s opened the door for future generations in her family to follow. Raylynn is far from finished. She openly acknowledges her accomplishments—being ranked and winning State—as important milestones, but not the final destination. Her focus remains on development, improvement, and the pursuit of bigger goals. With her sights set on Division I wrestling, Raylynn’s story is one of grit, resilience, the relentless pursuit of excellence and even a small town girl can do it!

Coach 19 - Christian 'C-Luce' Lucero

Christian shares how baseball runs in his bloodline, shaping his beginnings in the sport. He reflects on his high school days at Las Vegas High, giving credit and appreciation to several teammates and to Coach Thomas for their influence along the way. His collegiate path was anything but straightforward. Christian recalls his first stop at College of the Desert, where he earned the starting job but struggled mentally without the guidance of a mentor. The absence of that support made it difficult to grow as a student-athlete, and ultimately, it cost him his spot. Determined to keep going, Christian moved on to CSN. He redshirted in hopes of being the best candidate for year two, but he also acknowledges the mistakes that eventually led to his dismissal from the program. After a period of reflection and nearly walking away from the game, he found one last opportunity with Cerro Coso. There, Christian took his final at-bat, leaning on his greatest strength—experience and maturity—while building meaningful bonds with his teammates. Christian’s story is one of ups, downs, and resilience. It’s a reminder that growth often comes from the struggles, and maturity comes from finding lessons in every step of the journey.

Episode 18 - Brett 'Coach' Terry

Coach Terry takes us through his path of becoming a wrestling coach, sharing the moments and influences that ultimately pulled him back to the mat—just in a different role. He reflects on the changes he’s brought to the Sierra Vista program, all with the goal of building a culture of winning both on and off the mat. Passionate about the growth of wrestling in Nevada, Coach Terry makes a strong case for change, especially when it comes to expanding opportunities for women in the sport. Two cornerstones of Vista’s program stand out in his story: creating an electric home dual atmosphere and hosting a girls’ tournament to showcase rising talent. In a heartfelt segment, Coach Terry reveals his personal “Mount Rushmore,” honoring the influential people who’ve inspired him to push forward despite the challenges of coaching. His journey is marked by battles, lessons, and resilience—but above all, it’s a story of success built on impact, vision, and hope for the future of wrestling.

Episode 17 - Destin 'Full Send' Maestas

Destin shares his love for the aggressive side of wrestling and how it fuels his connection to the sport. While looking toward the future, he’s open to life beyond wrestling, but knows the mat will always be in his back pocket. He gives love to his brother Josiah and his boy Crash, crediting them as strong partners in his journey. Destin recalls losing a critical state finals match as the turning point that changed everything. That loss pushed him to commit fully—on and off the mat. No wasted reps. No going through the motions. No lack of fun. It all came down to asking himself: “How bad do I really want it?” He also takes us deep into his unique scrambling style, which he’s dubbed Full Send. Destin explains the fun behind the style, the creativity it gives him, and most importantly, his ability to flip the switch and become a precise technician when the moment demands it.

Episode 16 - Mika 'Meeks' Yoffee

Daniel’s pound-for-pound female wrestler, Mika Yoffee, takes the mic to share her journey both on and off the mat. Mika walks us through her wrestling career, revealing how her driven mentality has shaped her goals in sports and in life. Together, Mika and Daniel dive into the depths of a shared “crazy” mentality—exploring the similarities and differences that fuel their competitive spirits. Mika also opens up about her creativity and originality during Bonus Points, reminding us that while wrestling is a passion, it’s ultimately entertainment and not the end-all be-all. Finally, Mika reflects on what it means to be a superhero for her “littles,” the Loggers—showing us there’s so much more to her than wrestling alone.

Episode 15 - Drake 'Draco' Hooiman

Drake, a kid from Elko takes us down the journey of moving to Vegas to open more doors of opportunities for wrestling. During the transition, he discusses the difficulty of adapting to the big city life. He fought the urges to quit and return home to Elko but instead found home in SLAM NV. Drake began to peak his wrestling and found the successes he was working towards. With a Powerade final's appearance the door of his recruitment was opened. He tells us about visit to Purdue and how his scream and flex media photoshoot was the moment he would call Purdue University, home.

Episode 14 - Angel Flores

Angel talks with Daniel about deciding to play baseball over soccer. Angel walks us down his journey of moving to short stop and taking over the team as a key component of the team. Angel reflects on his time with playing for Coach O. Angel talks about sticking through the difficult coaching times in order to achieve being a key player on the team. He was inspired by the responsibilities that came with the job. Angel also reflects on the bonds made with his teammates and the bond made with O. Daniel and Angel also end the show with a small debate about Otani, foreshadowing a future Pop Up segment.

Episode 13 - Fabian Leos

Fabian, excelled in both football and wrestling. Fabian talks about the start with football playing pick up games in the streets. Fabian also goes in depth with his start with wrestling and his love hate relationship with the sport. Fabian discusses his journey playing football in junior college; becoming a champion and All-State lineman. Fabian after the season, took his talents to the mat and qualified for the CIF Juco Championship. Fabian reminisces with Daniel about their long hard weight cut stories. Fabian discusses the grind and tournament he went through when he won the Holiday Classic (when it was huge) and became Canyon Springs first ever Holiday Classic champion. Fabian discusses his commitment the D2, Upper Iowa University for football. Inspires young athletes to not be pressured into commitments. While during his time in Iowa, Fabian suffered a severe ankle injury which led to who he is today; a premier DJ in Las Vegas, NV.

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