The Grind and the Glory

by Joe Rotbart

The Glory and the Grind with Joe Rotbart dives into the raw truth behind success — the wins that make headlines and the struggles nobody talks about. Each episode brings you into real, unfiltered conversations with surgeons, entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers, and everyday people who’ve pushed through obstacles to achieve greatness. From the operating room to the boardroom, from personal battles to professional triumphs, this podcast explores the highs, lows, and lessons that define the human journey. Joe isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions, uncover the hidden struggles, and celebrate the victories that come from resilience and grit. Whether you’re chasing your next big goal, building a business, or just trying to navigate life’s toughest challenges, The Glory and the Grind will inspire, challenge, and remind you that success is never a straight line — it’s a grind worth embracing.

Latest episodes

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How Dade County FC saved my life - Special Guest Vinny Andriolo

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

Aug 25
59 min

From Chaos to Court: An Immigrant Lawyer on Communism vs U.S. Law — Tomas Kucera

Which toxicity levels shape the legal world we never question? In this candid, controversial sit-down, one of South Florida’s top attorney’s Tomas Kucera, breaks down the

Nov 14 2025
1 h 26 min

“We Tried to Build a Football Club in Miami — Here’s What Happened”

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 stre

Nov 7 2025
1 h 59 min

The Dark Side of Spine Surgery — RVUs, MRIs & Money in Medicine with Dr. John Nordt

In this raw, eye-opening conversation, Dr. John Nordt—a Miami based spine surgeon with decades in the Operating Room—pulls back the curtain on the dark incentives in mode

Oct 31 2025
1 h 16 min

From No-Home Nights to $30M — The Discipline Behind Real Success with Steve Zima.

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

Oct 23 2025
1 h 27 min

The Life of a Robotic Surgeon with Dr. Shirin Razdan

In this first episode of The Grind and The Glory, Joe Rotbart sits down with Dr. Shirin Razdan, Director of the Robotic Surgery Department at the Comprehensive Urological

Oct 16 2025
49 min

Trailer: The Life of a Robotic Surgeon with Dr. Shirin Razdan

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 f

Sep 29 2025
1 min