Ellen DeGeneres voices Marlin's absent-minded but devoted friend Dory who accompanies him in his quest.

Source: https://rapidcityjournal.com/entertainment/wahoo-the-super-mario-bros-movie-is-no-1-for-third-week/article_d7bbb3a8-7a14-53fe-bcf4-511965a9612f.html

In his pregame interview before the Cajuns' game against the Arkansas State, Jay Walker asked Coach Marlin about why he did the exercise, and Marlin's answer proves just how committed the coach is to his brand of discipline.

Source: https://1033thegoat.com/ul-basketball-coach-bob-marlin-had-a-good-reason-to-do-push-ups-after-road-win/