Fowler and Friends
Fowler & Friends is a podcast rooted in Ohio and dedicated to the pursuit of truth. Hosted by Jake Fowler, the show features entrepreneurs, innovators, and disciplined leaders who are building strong families, strong communities, and lasting institutions. These conversations center on intellectual honesty, civic responsibility, and the work required to shape a thriving future — starting in Ohio, with principles that reach far beyond it.
Fowler and Friends
Episode 58: Sam Hamlin
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Sam Hamlin is only 11 years old, but the level of dedication he brings to running is real. From his first cross country race in second grade to breaking school records now, this conversation is less about times and more about how he approaches the work. We get into how he handles fatigue, how he thinks during races, and the standards he holds himself to every day.
More than anything, this episode is about what it looks like to invest in the builders of tomorrow. Sam is already showing the habits, discipline, and mindset that carry forward—and it’s a reminder that these things don’t just appear later in life. They’re built early. We speak about standards, development, and where the next generation is headed.