Sports Spectrum Podcast
Episodes
Keith Smith - Atlanta Falcons Fullback
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Keith Smith is a fullback with the Atlanta Falcons. 2020 will be his 7th NFL season. He was originally undrafted in 2014 after playin...
Patrick Fraher - NBA Referee
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 513 Patrick Fraher has been an NBA referee since 2001. He has officiated over 1,100 regular season games and over 50 playoff games in his 19 N...
John O'Leary - Author/Speaker
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE John O'Leary is a walking miracle. In 1987, John O’Leary was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He was also a curious ni...
Christian Taylor - USA Olympic Gold Medal Winning Sprinter
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 512 Christian Taylor is a U.S. track and field athlete. He is the two-time reigning Olympic champion in the triple jump, winning gold at th...
Jon Gordon - Bestselling Author and Speaker
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Jon Gordon is an author and speaker who has written more than 20 books including "The Energy Bus," "The Power of Positive Leadership"...
Paula Faris - Leaving Your Dream Job
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 511 Paula Faris is a longtime journalist and current television correspondent for ABC News. She's also the host of the ABC podcast Journe...
Avery Johnson - Former NBA Player/Coach
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 510 Avery Johnson is an NBA champion who played 16 years in the NBA from 1988-2004. In college, he was a two-time SWAC player of the Year at S...
Ricardo and Grace Allen - A Football Marriage
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 509 Ricardo Allen is a defensive back for the Atlanta Falcons. He was selected in the 5th round of the 2014 NFL Draft (pick 147) by Atlanta...
Chris Singleton - Faith, Race, Forgiveness and Reconciliation
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE On June 17, 2015, nine people were murdered in a race motivated mass shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Sharo...
Todd Gongwer - Author, "Lead ... for God's Sake"
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 508 Todd Gongwer is an author, speaker, entrepreneur and former college coach who is passionate about helping others discover their purpose...
Matt and Leslee Holliday - Marriage and Baseball
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Matt Holliday played 15 MLB seasons with the Rockies, A's, Cardinals and Yankees. The 7-time All-Star won a World Series with St. Lou...
Jim Schlossnagle - TCU Baseball Coach
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 507 Jim Schlossnagle is the baseball coach for Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth, Texas He arrived at TCU in 2004 and has compiled an...
Jim Morris - The Rookie
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 506 Jim Morris is a former MLB player, who's life was portrayed in the Disney movie "The Rookie" back in 2002. His rise to professional bas...
Mary Pierce - Tennis Hall of Fame (2000 French Open Champion)
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Mary Pierce is one of the most decorated female tennis players of the past 30 years. She made her tennis debut in March of 1989 at th...
Michael Jr. - Comedian/Actor
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 505 Known as one of today’s most gifted comedians, Michael Jr. brings laughter and understanding to audiences all over the world. He has ...
Tony Boselli - Former Jaguars All-Pro Offensive Lineman
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS Tony Boselli is a former Jaguars offensive lineman who played seven seasons in Jacksonville. He was selected in the first round (2nd overall)...
Cody Hollister - Tennessee Titans Wide Receiver
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 504 Cody Hollister is currently playing wide receiver in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans. He played his college ball at Arkansas, where he w...
Kyle Korver and Wesley Woodyard on Racial Reconciliation
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 503 Kyle Korver is a forward with the Milwaukee Bucks. He was selected in the second round of the 2003 NBA Draft and made his debut with the P...
Dave Aranda - Baylor Head Football Coach
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS Dave Aranda was named head coach of Baylor Football on January 16, 2020. Last season, he was the Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coa...
Darryl Stinson - Suicide Survivor, Founder - Second Chance Athletes
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 502 Darryl Stinson is a pastor at Life Church in Duluth, Georgia and the founder of SecondChanceAthletes.com, a place to encourage and inspire...
Pastor Bryan Loritts - The Dad Difference
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 501 Bryan Loritts is a pastor, speaker and award-winning author of seven books. Bryan co-founded Fellowship Memphis in 2003 and later founded...
Pastor Bryan Loritts on Race and Faith
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bryan Loritts is a pastor and author of many books including "The Dad Difference" which releases June 2, 2020. Bryan is the Editor and collaborate...
Kyle Gibson - Texas Rangers Pitcher
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Kyle Gibson joins us today on the podcast. He pitched from 2013-2019 with the Minnesota Twins and this past offseason, signed a three...
Derwin Gray - The Good Life
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 500 Derwin Gray is a former defensive back, who played 5 seasons in the NFL with the Colts and Panthers. He’s also the Pastor of Transfor...
Liam Hendriks - Oakland A's Pitcher
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Liam Hendriks is a pitcher with the Oakland Athletics. In 2019, Hendriks had a career season that saw him selected to his first MLB A...
Joshua Gagnon - Pastor/Author
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 499 Joshua Gagnon is the founding and lead pastor of Next Level Church in New Hampshire. It is recognized as one of the fastest growing chu...
Bob Sturm - Dallas Sports Talk Show Host (1310 The Ticket)
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 498 Each day in the afternoon, Dallas, Texas listens to the voice of Bob Sturm on Sports Radio 1310 the Ticket. He's also a part of Troy Aikma...
Dabo Swinney, Tony Dungy and Benjamin Watson -- FCA Huddle Up
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Today on the podcast, we feature a conversation with Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney, Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony D...
Paul Tesori - PGA Tour Golf Caddie to Webb Simpson
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 497 Paul Tesori is a former All-American at the University of Florida, a PGA TOUR Professional, and caddie to Vijay Singh. He is currently ...
Dior Ginyard - NFLPA's Senior Player Manager
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 496 Dior Ginyard is the NFLPA's Senior Player Manager where he connects players to programs facilitating professional development off the f...
Remembering Ravi Zacharias
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring back a conversation recorded in October of 2019 with Ravi Zacharias, an evangelist, teacher, preacher, author and founder of Ravi Zacha...
Mike Bomgardner - Covid-19 and Cancer
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 495 Mike Bomgardner is a former Duke football player. A four-sport letterman in high school, Bomgardner's Haddon Heights, N.J., team won tw...
Howard Johnson - 2-time MLB World Series Champion
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 494 Howard Johnson played 14 seasons of Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1995. He was selected in the first round of the 1979 MLB Draft b...
Matthew West - Singer/Songwriter
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Matthew West is one of the most recognized voices in Christian music. He is a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple ASCAP Christian ...
Daniel Mogg - Chief Creative Officer with Russell Wilson's West2East Empire
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 493 Daniel Mogg is the Chief Creative Officer of West2East Empire. The production company is a brand management and strategic storytelling ...
Semi Ojeleye - Boston Celtics Forward
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Boston Celtics forward Semi Ojeleye joins us to share how he's coping with the pandemic, how faith in Jesus has sustained him, why he...
Cat Osterman - USA Olympic Gold Medal Winning Softball Pitcher
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 492 Cat Osterman is one of the most decorated softball players ever. She was a standout pitcher in college at the University of Texas where...
Nick Foles and Chris Maragos - Super Bowl Champions
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles and 2-time Super Bowl champion Chris Maragos join the show to talk about their new podcast "The Mission...
Jeff Scott - South Florida Head Football Coach
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 491 Jeff Scott is the head football coach with South Florida, having been named to the position in December of 2019. He spent the previou...
Dan Orlovsky - ESPN Football Analyst
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN Football Analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky returns to Sports Spectrum to share his thoughts on covering football during the pandemi...
Jon Ackerman - Sports Spectrum Managing Editor
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 490 Jon Ackerman is the managing editor for Sports Spectrum, in charge of the organization’s magazine and website. He joined the team in ...
Lorenzo Alexander - Former NFL Linebacker (2-time Pro Bowler)
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 489 * Interview recorded prior to coronavirus outbreak. Lorenzo Alexander played 13 NFL seasons with the Redskins, Cardinals, Raiders, a...
Anthony Tolliver - Memphis Grizzlies NBA Player
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 488 Anthony Tolliver is a professional basketball player in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies. He came to the NBA as an undrafted free age...
Jake and Janie Reed - Baseball, Softball and the Pandemic
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Jake Reed is a pro baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. Janie Reed is Jake's wife and a member of the USA Olympic So...
Rachel Baribeau - Changing the Narrative
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 487 Rachel Baribeau is a professional encourager. She is the founder of "Changing the Narrative," a movement promoting positive mental hea...
David Boudia - USA Olympic Gold Medal Winning Diver
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 486 David Boudia is an Olympic Gold Medal winning diver for the United States. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to David about his ...
Mike Clement - Ole Miss Baseball Coach
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 485 Mike Clement is the hitting and third base coach for the Ole Miss baseball team. He joined Ole Miss prior to the 2015 season after spen...
Daniel Jones and Nate Solder - New York Giants
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Daniel Jones and Nate Solder are our guests today on the show. Daniel is the starting quarterback of the New York Giants and Nate is ...
Christina Hovestadt - NFL Community Relations Manager
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 484 Christina Hovestadt currently works for the NFL as a community relations manager. She is also a speaker, and host of “The Set Apart W...
Trey Burton - Super Bowl Champion Tight End
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Trey Burton is a Super Bowl winning tight end who has played six NFL seasons with the Eagles and Bears. He won a Super Bowl a few yea...
Michael Turk - Chasing the NFL Dream
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 483 Michael Turk is a punter who is preparing to embark on a career in the NFL after punting for Arizona State in 2019. He was named First-Tea...
Greg Stier - Sharing Your Faith During the Pandemic
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 482 Greg Stier is the co-founder of Dare 2 Share ministries that was birthed in 1991 out of a desire that Greg had to see teenagers come to...
Steven Souza - Chicago Cubs Outfielder
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Steven Souza is a member of the Chicago Cubs. On this episode of the podcast, he shares how he is coping with the pandemic, training ...
Carlos Whittaker - Speaker/Author
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 481 Carlos Whittaker is a speaker and author of three books including "Kill the Spider" and his latest, "ENTER WILD" which releases on June 16...
Chase Daniel - Detroit Lions Quarterback
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE NFL quarterback Chase Daniel joins us today to talk about the new contract he signed with the Detroit Lions, his new internet show "C...
Tom Allen - Indiana Head Football Coach
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE 480 * Interview recorded prior to coronavirus outbreak. Tom Allen is the head football coach at the University of Indiana. He was named as ...
John Eldredge - Author "Get Your Life Back"
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 479 John Eldredge is a bestselling author, a counselor, and a teacher. He is also president of Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to helping p...
Don Christensen - Financial Advice During the Coronavirus
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Don Christensen is the Executive Vice President of the Professional Athlete Division of Ronald Blue Trust As part of the Pro Athlete ...
Nick Hill - Southern Illinois Head Football Coach
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 478 Nick Hill is the head football coach for Southern Illinois University. He became the school's quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordina...
Natalie Chou - UCLA Women's Basketball Player
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Natalie Chou plays college basketball for UCLA. She just finished her redshirt junior season after transferring to the Bruins from Baylo...
Jimmy Dykes - ESPN College Basketball Analyst
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 477 Jimmy Dykes covers college basketball as an analyst for ESPN. A 1985 graduate of the University of Arkansas, Dykes played college basketb...
Michael Schlact - Milwaukee Brewers Minor League Pitching Coach
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS Michael Schlact had dreams of making it to the big leagues as a pitcher. He was selected in the third round of the 2004 MLB Amateur Draft by the...
Brian Tome - Pastor/Author
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 476 Brian Tome is the pastor of Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, 2017's fastest-growing church in America. Brian has authored four books...
Erik Kratz, MLB Catcher
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Selected in the 29th round of the 2002 MLB Amateur Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays, Erik Kratz has lived the pro baseball life for the pa...
Chris Cauley - Singer/Songwriter
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 475 * Interview recorded prior to coronavirus outbreak. Chris Cauley is a music director, vocalist, and sports fanatic from Atlanta, GA. Drawi...
Matthew Barnett - Author, Co-Founder The Dream Center in Los Angeles
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 474 * Interview recorded prior to coronavirus outbreak. Matthew Barnett is the co-founder of the Dream Center in Los Angeles, a 400,000 square...
Darryl Strawberry, Nick Ahmed and Pastor Rod Hairston on Biblical Manhood
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 473 Darryl Strawberry is an 8-time MLB All-Star who played 17 seasons in the big leagues with the Mets, Dodgers, Giants and Yankees. He is a f...
Jonathan Isaac - Orlando Magic Forward
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac joined us LIVE on Facebook on Thursday March 26th to talk about how his recovery to a knee injury i...
Robert Morris - Pastor/Author
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 472 Robert Morris is the founding lead senior pastor of Gateway Church, a multicampus church based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Si...
Korey Harris - Chinese Basketball Association Assistant Coach
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Korey Harris is currently an assistant basketball coach for the Chinese Basketball Association's Beijing Royal Fighters under their head...
Katie Engleson - FOX Sports Southwest Reporter
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 471 Katie Engleson is a reporter covering sports for FOX Sports Southwest. She is a sideline reporter for the WNBA's Dallas Wings, covers the ...
Aaron Craft - Pro Basketball Player in Italy
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Aaron Craft is currently playing professional basketball in Italy for Aquila Basket Trento, and lives in Trento, Italy, with his wife ...
Shane Doan - Former NHL Player
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 470 Shane Doan is a former NHL player who played 21 seasons with the Winnipeg Jets/Arizona Coyotes franchise. He was selected in the first ro...
Anthony Sherman - Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Champion
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
*Interview recorded prior to coronavirus outbreak* Episode 469 Anthony Sherman is a fullback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Selected in the fifth round o...
Craig Denison - First15 Daily Devotional Author
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 468 Craig Denison is the author of First15, a daily devotional guiding over a million believers into a fresh experience with God’s presence....
Dave Pasch - ESPN Broadcaster
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Dave Pasch was getting ready to call an ESPN NBA game between the Kings and Pelicans on Wednesday March 11. A few minutes before the sta...
Brad Frost - 4-time NCAA Championship Hockey Coach
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 467 * Interview recorded prior to coronavirus outbreak. Brad Frost is the head coach of the University of Minnesota's women's ice hockey team....
Trevor Rosenthal, Kansas City Royals Pitcher
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 466 Trevor Rosenthal is a pitcher with the Kansas City Royals. He was selected in the 21st round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardin...
Sydney Romero - Oklahoma Sooners All-American Softball Player
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 465 Sydney Romero played four seasons with the Oklahoma Sooners softball team from 2016-2019. Her storied career at OU featured two Women's Co...
Demario Davis - New Orleans Saints All-Pro Linebacker
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Demario Davis is a linebacker with the New Orleans Saints. He was selected in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the New York Jets...
Tony Graffanino - Former MLB Player
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 464 Tony Graffanino played 13 seasons in the Major Leagues from 1996-2009. He was selected in the 10th round of the 1990 MLB Amateur Draft by ...
Chase Anderson, Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 463 Chase Anderson is a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. He was traded to Toronto from Milwaukee in November 2019 after pitching for three s...
Joe Gibbs - Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach, NASCAR Hall of Famer
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 462 Joe Gibbs is a legend in two sports. He's a Pro Football Hall of Fame coach who has won three Super Bowl championships with the Washington...
Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles Angels Third Baseman
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 461 Anthony Rendon is the new third baseman for the Los Angeles Angels. He signed a seven year deal with the Angels in December 2019 and will ...
Zach Zenner - NFL Running Back
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 460 Zach Zenner is an NFL running back who came into the league in 2015 with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent following a stellar ...
Ryan Tannehill, Wesley Woodyard, Rodger Saffold and James Mitchell
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS On today’s episode of the podcast, we look at faith within the 2019 Tennessee Titans locker room with four members of the team: quarterback Ry...
Jose Campo - USA Olympic Wrestling Team Chaplain
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 459 Jose Campo is a National Wrestling Hall of Famer who coached wrestling for over forty years. He is the son of Hall of Fame wrestling coach...
Morgan Trent - Former NFL Player, Luxury Real Estate Agent
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Morgan Trent is a former NFL player who was selected in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He played his c...
Carson Wentz and wife Maddie
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 458 Carson Wentz is the quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles. He was selected No. 2 overall in the 2016 draft, and he has started each of th...
Clint Hurdle - Former MLB Manager
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 457 Clint Hurdle has been a staple in Major League Baseball for over forty years. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the first round ...
Josh McCown, NFL Quarterback
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE Josh McCown spent the 2019 season as a quarterback with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was originally selected in the third round of the 20...
David Baker, Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 456 Since 2014, David Baker has been the President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. At 6'9 and 400 pounds, David is an imposing figu...
Matt Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals Infielder
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 455 Matt Carpenter is a 3-time All-Star with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was selected in the 13th round of the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft out of T...
Bob Goff - NY Times Bestselling Author - "Love Does"
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 454 Bob Goff is one of the most unique people in the United States. These days, he is most widely known as the New York Times-bestselling auth...
Ingle Martin, Former NFL Quarterback/High School Football Coach
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 453 Ingle Martin was selected in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He began his college career at the University...
Nicole Hensley, USA Olympic Gold Medal Winning Women's Hockey Player
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 452 Nicole Hensley is a professional women's hockey goaltender and a member of the United State's 2018 Gold Medal winning team at the Winter O...
David Prince - USA Paralympic Sprinter
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 451 David Prince is a two-time United States Paralympian sprinter. Raised by missionary parents, David traveled frequently across the country ...
Kelsey Plum, 2017 Naismith Women's College Basketball Player of the Year
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 450 Kelsey Plum was selected as the number one overall pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft by the San Antonio Stars. She shined in college at the Univ...
Football Sunday 2020 - Prince Amukamara, Nate Solder and Benjamin Watson
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is Football Sunday? It’s a resource for churches to provide their people with an inside look at faith in the NFL in a way that’s relatable to...
Brandon Flowers, Former Kansas Chiefs Pro Bowl Cornerback
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our Super Bowl week coverage from Miami, we were able to talk to former Kansas City Chiefs pro bowl cornerback Brandon Flowers. Selected ...