Steven Asplund is a larger-than-life heavyweight with no filter, a ferocious work ethic, and a story you'll want to hear. In episode one of The Heart of the Bad Wolf, host Nicholas James Muscarella sits down with Steven to dive deep into his journey: from growing up overweight and bullied, to embracing fighting, grinding through early amateur bouts, and bulldozing his way into the spotlight after lighting up the Contender Series.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Steven’s childhood shaped his fight — and his life
• The moment he decided enough was enough, and he began transforming his body and mindset
• Growing up in Minnesota with a fighter dad, and learning lessons of discipline from a young age
• What it means to fight not just for yourself — but for family, legacy, and those who’ve had your back from day one

Whether you’re a fight fan, someone on a personal transformation journey, or just love real, raw stories — this is one you don’t want to miss.

Tap in, welcome to The Heart of the Wolf.

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The Heart of the Bad Wolf is coming, and this trailer sets the tone. Hosted by Nicholas James Muscarella, this podcast goes far beyond fight records and highlight reels. It digs into the stories behind the warriors of mixed martial arts: where they came from, what they’ve battled through, and how they’ve learned to control, channel, and feed the “bad wolf” within.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand the fighter behind the fighter the human behind the mouthguard—this is the place. Raw truth. Real stories. No scripts. Welcome to The Heart of the Bad Wolf.

First episode drops on December 8th, and new episodes are released every Monday after. Don't forget to follow so you can receive notifications when new episodes drop.

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