Third Knock Podcast welcomes funeral professional, filmmaker and trained wrestler Wade Simmons for a candid conversation about resilience, integrity and pursuing multiple callings.
(WorldFrontNews Editorial):- Chicago, Illinois Aug 4, 2026 (Issuewire.com) – The Third Knock Podcast has released “Hearses to Headlocks (ft. Wade Simmons),” an engaging new episode featuring a guest whose career spans funeral service, independent filmmaking and professional wrestling training.
Host Nathan Olsen sits down with Simmons to discuss the experiences that shaped his unconventional professional journey. Simmons shares lessons from 16 years in funeral service, his education in mortuary science and filmmaking, and two years of professional wrestling training with Chicago Style Wrestling.
Rather than presenting entrepreneurship as a seamless path to success, the conversation focuses on perseverance, personal responsibility and the realities of building a meaningful life while navigating setbacks.
“I don’t compare my journey to anybody else’s,” Simmons says during the episode. “Everybody’s story is not the same.”
Simmons explains how obstacles in his education prompted him to explore new opportunities instead of abandoning his goals. His decision to attend film school while continuing his path in funeral service ultimately allowed him to develop several complementary skills and creative outlets.
The episode also examines the importance of professional integrity. Simmons encourages entrepreneurs and service providers to treat people fairly, promote their work honestly and avoid measuring success solely through appearances, material possessions or social media recognition.
“Everybody has a gift, a talent, a skill that can be used in this earth,” Simmons says. “If you don’t let people know what you do, how are they going to know?”
Olsen and Simmons also discuss responsible financial decision-making, multiple income streams, community support, mental health awareness and the value of helping others without expecting recognition. Their conversation offers a grounded alternative to the highly polished success stories frequently associated with entrepreneurship online.
Professional wrestling becomes another important part of the discussion as Simmons recalls training, developing original characters and meeting performers from major wrestling organizations. He explains that his interest in wrestling was driven by creativity, personal fulfillment and a desire to produce a documentary–not simply by the pursuit of fame.
Throughout “Hearses to Headlocks,” Simmons returns to a central principle: people do not need to follow identical paths or master every interest to create a rewarding life. Progress often comes from adapting, learning and continuing forward when one route becomes difficult.
Audiences can also watch Simmons’ film “Together,” in which he appears as Tomarion alongside Sara Fortis, with cinematography by Elijah Love. Watch “Together” on Vimeo.
About Third Knock Podcast
The Third Knock Podcast features candid conversations about entrepreneurship, personal development and the challenges people encounter while building businesses, creative careers and purpose-driven lives. Hosted by Nathan Olsen, the podcast highlights the beginnings, setbacks and lessons that are often left out of traditional success stories.
