Sports Spectrum Podcast

Herbie Kuhn, Toronto Raptors Public Address Announcer

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 372 Herbie Kuhn is a team chaplain and public address announcer for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He's also the team chaplain for the Toront...

Aubrey Bledsoe, Pro Soccer Goalkeeper

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 371 Aubrey Bledsoe is a professional soccer goalkeeper in the National Women's Soccer League with the Washington Spirit. A 2-time high school ...

Tony Dungy, Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach

19 Sep 2019

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Today we look back to January of 2019, Episode 233 of the podcast with Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and NBC Sports NFL analyst Tony Dungy. Dungy is...

Steve Burdick, College Golf Fellowship Executive Director

18 Sep 2019

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Episode 370 Steve Burdick is the Executive Director of College Golf Fellowship, a ministry that shares and equips college and pro golfers to be fully ...

Lyndsey Oates, Northern Colorado Volleyball Coach

17 Sep 2019

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Episode 369 In 2019, Lyndsey Oates will begin her 15th year as the head volleyball coach at the University of Northern Colorado. She's a three-time Bi...

Monty Williams, Phoenix Suns Head Coach

16 Sep 2019

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Episode 368 Monty Williams is the head coach of the NBA's Phoenix Suns. He was named to his current role in May 2019 after serving as an assistant coa...

Matt Hasselbeck interviews Mike Fisher

12 Sep 2019

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Episode 367 Mike Fisher played 19 seasons in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators from 1999-2018. He retired after the 2018 season...

Maria Taylor, ESPN Announcer

12 Sep 2019

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Today we look back to July of 2018, Episode 132 of the podcast with ESPN announcer Maria Taylor.  Maria is becoming a household name on sports broadc...

Tammi Carr, Chad Tough --- Finding Purpose in the Pain

11 Sep 2019

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Episode 366 Tammi Carr is the co-founder of the Chad Tough Foundation. She and her husband Jason met in college at the University of Michigan and have...

Semi Ojeleye, Boston Celtics Forward

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 365 Semi Ojeleye was selected by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft (37th overall). He's played in 129 career games ...

Steve Merriman, Pro Baseball Pitching Coach

09 Sep 2019

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Episode 364 Steve Merriman spent the 2019 baseball season as the pitching coach for the Colorado Rockies AA affiliate, the Hartford Yard Goats.  Sinc...

Booger McFarland, Former NFL Player -- Monday Night Football Analyst

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 363 Anthony "Booger" McFarland is a former NFL player turned analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football coverage.  Selected in the first round o...

Jon Kitna, Dallas Cowboys QB Coach

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this throwback edition of the Sports Spectrum podcast, we bring you a conversation with former NFL QB and current Dallas Cowboys QB coach Jon Kitna...

Jay Feely, Former NFL Kicker -- CBS Sports NFL Analyst

04 Sep 2019

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Episode 362 Jay Feely is currently an analyst for CBS Sports Network’s coverage of  The NFL On CBS. Prior to joining CBS Sports, Feely spent 14 yea...

Tim Burke, Former MLB Pitcher

03 Sep 2019

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Episode 361 Tim Burke pitched for 8 seasons in the Major Leagues from 1985 to 1992. He was selected in the second round of the 1980 MLB Draft by the P...

Jay Harris, ESPN SportsCenter Anchor

02 Sep 2019

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Episode 360 Jay Harris is a SportsCenter anchor at ESPN who has been featured on the signature show since arriving in Bristol, CT in February of 2003....

Todd Blackledge, Former Penn State QB -- ESPN College Football Analyst

30 Aug 2019

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Episode 359 Todd Blackledge is a college football analyst at ESPN and ABC. He is also a former NFL QB who was selected in the 1st round (seventh overa...

Léonce B. Crump, Former NFL player, Atlanta Pastor

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look back to May 31, 2018, Episode 113 of the podcast with former NFL player and now Atlanta pastor, Léonce Crump Jr.. Léonce is the author...

Danny Woodhead, Former NFL Running Back

28 Aug 2019

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Episode 358 Danny Woodhead played 10 seasons in the NFL with the New York Jets, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Chargers, and the Baltimore Ravens. ...

Dan Orlovsky, Former NFL QB -- ESPN Analyst

27 Aug 2019

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Episode 358 Dan Orlovsky is current a football analyst with ESPN working on studio shows like GET UP and SportsCenter, while also calling games for ES...

Chad Lunsford, Georgia Southern Head Football Coach

26 Aug 2019

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Episode 357 Chad Lunsford is the head football coach at Georgia Southern. The 2019 campaign marks the 11th season overall, and seventh in his current...

Darren Carr, Bakersfield Christian High School Football Coach

23 Aug 2019

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Episode 356 Darren Carr coaches high school football at Bakersfield Christian High School in California. He's also the middle brother of former NFL QB...

R.A. Dickey, 2012 NL Cy Young Award Winner

22 Aug 2019

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Today we look back to August of 2018, Episode 136 of the podcast with former MLB Cy Young winning pitcher R.A. Dickey. R.A. pitched for 15 seasons in ...

Eric Mac Lain, Former Clemson Offensive Lineman

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 355 Eric Mac Lain played football at Clemson 2011-15, where the Tigers captured two conference championships and made a national championship ...

Seth DeValve, Cleveland Browns Tight End

20 Aug 2019

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Episode 354 Seth DeValve is a tight end with the Cleveland Browns. He was selected by Cleveland in the 4th round of the 2016 NFL Draft (pick 138) out ...

Stephen Kendrick, Movie Producer - OVERCOMER

19 Aug 2019

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Episode 353 Stephen Kendrick is the producer and co-writer for the new film OVERCOMER, releasing in theaters on August 23. After serving in church min...

Brandon Kukal, Houston Texans Athletic Trainer

17 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS EPISODE Brandon Kukal is a certified athletic trainer currently working with the Houston Texans in the NFL.  Brandon attended Central Michigan ...

Corey Miller, Former NFL Linebacker -- The Pastor of Pain

16 Aug 2019

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Episode 352 Corey Miller played 9 seasons in the NFL with the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings from 1991-1998. He was selected in the 6th round o...

Mark Schlereth, 3-time Super Bowl Champion

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this throwback edition of the podcast, we bring you a conversation with 3-time Super Bowl champion and FOX Sports NFL analyst Mark Schlereth.   Ma...

Cathy Parker, The Incredible Story of Barrow, Alaska

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 351 Cathy Parker had no idea her life was about to change until an ESPN feature about a football team from the Arctic Circle lit a fire in her...

Bradley Pinion, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Punter

13 Aug 2019

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Episode 350 Bradley Pinion is the punter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was the only punter selected in the 2015 NFL Draft. The 49ers chose him with...

Blake Anderson, Arkansas State Head Football Coach

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 349 Blake Anderson was named Arkansas State's head football coach on Dec. 19, 2013. Anderson has led A-State to five consecutive winning seaso...

Brandon Williams, Baltimore Ravens Defensive Tackle

09 Aug 2019

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Episode 348 Brandon Williams plays defensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. Williams was selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft by Baltim...

Thomas Davis, Los Angeles Chargers Linebacker

08 Aug 2019

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On this throwback edition of the podcast, we look back to April 2018, Episode 103 and our conversation with NFL linebacker Thomas Davis.  Thomas is a...

Jim Leyritz, 2-Time World Series Champion

07 Aug 2019

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Episode 347 Jim Leyritz played 11 years in the Major Leagues with the Yankees, Angels, Rangers, Red Sox, Padres and Dodgers. Known for his versatility...

Danielle Scott, 5-time Olympic Volleyball Player

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 346 Danielle Scott is one of the most decorated female volleyball players of all-time. In 1993, she was the National Player of the Year and na...

Mike Donehey, Tenth Avenue North Lead Singer

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 345 Mike Donehey is the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for the award-winning Christian rock band Tenth Avenue North. Since 2000, he has...

Mark Richt, Former College Football Coach

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 344 Mark Richt is the former head football coach with the University of Georgia and the University of Miami (Fl). He played his college footba...

Jennie Finch, USA Olympic Gold Medal Softball Pitcher

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look back to April of 2018, Episode 100 of the Sports Spectrum podcast with softball legend Jennie Finch. Jennie is a two-time U.S. Olympic s...

Levi Wallace, Buffalo Bills Cornerback

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 343 Levi Wallace plays cornerback for the Bills. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by Buffalo in 2018 following a successful college ca...

Chris Young, Oklahoma State Women's Tennis Coach

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 342 Chris Young is entering his 11th year as the Director of Tennis at Oklahoma State. He's also the head women's tennis coach, having led his...

Akbar Gbajabiamila - American Ninja Warrior Host

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 341 Akbar Gbajabiamila is the host of NBC's Emmy-nominated obstacle course competition series American Ninja Warrior. He also hosts Universal ...

Donnell Jones, Maryland Terrapins Character Coach

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 340 Donnell Jones is the character coach for the University of Maryland Men's Basketball and Football teams. He's also the chaplain for the Na...

Jordan Richards, Raiders Safety and wife Mary

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 339 Jordan and Mary Richards are our guests on this edition of the podcast. Jordan is a safety with the Oakland Raiders. He was selected in th...

Lance Berkman, 6-time MLB All-Star

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this throwback edition of the podcast, we bring you a conversation with 6-time MLB All-Star Lance Berkman.  Lance played 15 seasons with the Astro...

William Byron, NASCAR Driver

24 Jul 2019

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Episode 338 William Byron is in his second season as driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. Byron earned Sunoco Rookie of the Year honor...

The Incredible Story of Brad Hurtig -- "FIND A WAY"

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Hurtig was a student-athlete in a small town in Northwest Ohio. Only days after finishing his sophomore year of high school, a devastating accide...

Justin Forsett and Matt Forte - Life After the NFL

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 336 Matt Forte and Justin Forsett joined us on this episode of the Sports Spectrum podcast.  Matt was selected in the 2nd round of the 2008 N...

Bethany Hamilton, Surfing Hall of Famer

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 335 Bethany Hamilton is our guest today on the show. She was thrust in the spotlight at just 13 years old when she was attacked by a 14-foot T...

Greg Tonagel, Indiana Wesleyan Men's Basketball Coach

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we throw it back to February 2018 and a conversation we had with 3-time NAIA Division II National Champion coach Greg Tonagel of ...

Jimmy Mellado, Compassion International President and CEO

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 334 Jimmy Mellado is the president and CEO of Compassion International. Compassion is a sponsor of our podcast and partner with us as we help ...

Zerbin Singleton, Marine Corps Major/Former Navy Running Back

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 333 Zerbin Singleton has experienced the highs and lows of life. The Marine Corp Major was born to a mom addicted to drugs in a home surrounde...

Patrick Dimarco, Buffalo Bills Fullback

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 332 Patrick Dimarco is a fullback with the Buffalo Bills. He played his college football at South Carolina under Steve Spurrier before enterin...

Chris Norton, The Seven Longest Yards

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 331 Chris Norton went from talented 18-year-old college football with a promising future to flat on his back with a broken neck and a 3% chanc...

Ernie Johnson, NBA on TNT Host

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look back to Episode 7 of the podcast from May of 2017 with Ernie Johnson from TNT.  A 3-time Emmy award winner, Johnson joined TNT in 1989 ...

Casey Sadler, Pro Baseball Pitcher

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 330 Casey Sadler is living the life of a professional baseball pitcher right now. He is currently with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization at...

Pat and Tammy McLeod, Harvard University Chaplains on Ambiguous Loss

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 329 Life hit Harvard team chaplains Pat and Tammy McLeod hard when their son Zach collapsed on a high school football field—he had sustained...

Mitchell Traver, Former Pro Baseball Pitcher

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 328 Mitchell Traver is a former professional baseball pitcher who was selected in four different MLB drafts. He was selected by the Astros in ...

Steven Elliott, Author: WAR STORY

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 327 Steven Elliott joined the military in 2003 and served as a member of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. After being deployed to the Afghanist...

Chad Robichaux, Former Marine and Pro MMA Champion - THROWBACK

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look back to Episode 54 of the podcast with Chad Robichaux, a former Marine and professional MMA fighter.  Chad is the president and founder...

Justin Simmons, Denver Broncos Safety

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 326 Justin Simmons is a safety with the Denver Broncos. He was selected in the 3rd round of the 2016 NFL Draft by Denver out of Boston College...

Matt Brown: Author/Speaker

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 325 Matt Brown is an evangelist, author, and founder of Think Eternity, a ministry dedicated to amplifying the gospel every day to millions th...

Rick Barnes, Tennessee Men's Basketball Coach

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 324 Rick Barnes is the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers Men's Basketball program. In 2018-19, Barnes was named the Naismith College Bask...

Hunter Kemper, 4-time United States Olympic Triathlete

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 323 Hunter Kemper is one of the most decorated U.S. triathletes in history. A four-time member of the U.S. Olympic triathlon team, he was one ...

Geoff Blum, 2005 World Series Champion - THROWBACK

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Geoff Blum played 14 MLB seasons with Montreal, Tampa, Houston, San Diego, Chicago and Arizona. He was a World Series hero in 2005, hitting the game-w...

Ryan Succop, Tennessee Titans Kicker

25 Jun 2019

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Episode 322 Ryan Succop is the kicker for the Tennessee Titans. Ryan was selected as the 256th and final pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Kansas City...

Nick Hays, Former Navy SEAL

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 321 Nick Hays is not your typical Navy SEAL. After cutting weight as a wrestler, his growth was severely stunted. Standing just over 5 feet ta...

Jefferson Bethke, Author/Speaker

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 320 Jefferson Bethke is a New York Times-bestselling author and speaker who has written three books. In 2012, Bethke’s YouTube video, “Why...

Johnny Quinn, Former U.S. Olympic Bobsledder - Author/Speaker

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 319 Johnny Quinn is an author and speaker who went from NFL football player to Olympic bobsledder.  He is the author of the book "PUSH: Break...

Inky Johnson, Former Tennessee defensive back - THROWBACK

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Inky Johnson is a motivational speaker, author and former college football player with the University of Tennessee. He joined us back in May of 2018 o...

Lauryn Williams, Olympic Gold Medal Winner

19 Jun 2019

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Episode 318 Lauryn Williams is an Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter and an Olympic silver medal-winning bobsledder. She is one of six athletes to ha...

Matt Mooney, Former Texas Tech Basketball Player

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 317 Matt Mooney is a former college basketball player who played at Air Force, South Dakota and, most recently, Texas Tech. His one season wit...

Jade McCarthy, Sports Commentator

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 316 Jade McCarthy is an Emmy-Award winning sports commentator. For 5 years, she was an anchor at ESPN, working on shows such as SportsCenter a...

Shawn Purdy, Former Pro Baseball Player

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 315 Shawn Purdy is a former pro baseball player. He played his college baseball at the University of Miami in Florida. After being selected th...

Dr. Tony Evans, Pastor/Author/Speaker - THROWBACK

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tony Evans is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, founder and president of The Urban Alternative, chaplain of ...

Aubree Munro, Team USA Softball Catcher

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 314 Aubree Munro is a member to Team USA's softball team and a 2-time NCAA National Champion with the Florida Gators.  She has played in the ...

Beth Guckenberger, Author/Speaker

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 301 Beth Guckenberger is Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries, an international orphan care ministry serving abandoned, orphaned and imp...

David Pollack, ESPN College Football Analyst

10 Jun 2019

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Episode 312 David Pollack is a college football analyst for ESPN. He was selected 17th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals where h...

Christina Haugan, A Story of Forgiveness

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 311 Christina Haugan is the wife of the late Humboldt Broncos hockey head coach Darcy Haugan. Her husband died on April 6, 2018, in a horrific...

Kelli Masters, NFL Player Agent - THROWBACK

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kelli Masters is an NFL Player Agent. She joined us in July of 2017 on Episode 30 and shared her story of how she came to be a sports agent and where ...

Kyle Snyder, Olympic Gold Medal Winning Wrestler

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 310 Kyle Snyder is a 2016 Olympic Gold Medal winning wrestler. He is the youngest Olympic gold medalist and youngest World Champion in America...

Caylin Moore, Former TCU Football Player - From Compton to Oxford

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 309 Caylin Louis Moore should be dead, in prison or stalking the streets of Compton with fellow gang members. Instead, at age 24, he’s a ...

Marcel Reece, 4-time Pro Bowl Running Back

02 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 308 Marcel Reece played 10 years in the NFL from 2008-2017 with the Dolphins, Raiders and Seahawks. After going undrafted in 2008 out of the U...

Leah O'Brien-Amico - National Softball Hall of Famer

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 307 Leah O'Brien-Amico is a softball legend. She's a three-time Olympic gold medal winner, a three-time NFCA first-team All-American and a thr...

Ted Barrett, MLB Umpire - THROWBACK

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look back to our interview from July of 2017 with Ted Barrett, Major League Baseball Umpire on the podcast.  Ted has been umpiring Major Lea...

Trent Shelton, Former NFL Wide Receiver - Author/Speaker

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 306   Trent Shelton is a former NFL wide receiver who is now considered one of the most impactful speakers of this generation. He reaches mor...

Nick Ahmed, Arizona Diamondbacks Shortstop

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 305 Nick Ahmed is a shortstop with the Arizona Diamondbacks. In 2011, he was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of the 2011 ML...

Jeremiah Sirles, Buffalo Bills Offensive Lineman

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 304 Jeremiah Sirles plays offensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. He played his college football at the University of Nebraska, wh...

Clay Martin, NFL Referee

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 303 Clay Martin is entering his fifth season as an NFL official, and his second as a referee. The former college point guard at Oklahoma Bapti...

Lee Strobel, Author - The Case for Christ - THROWBACK

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Strobel joins us on this THROWBACK edition of the podcast. Lee is the former award-winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and best-selling ...

Rob Likens, Arizona State Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 302 Rob Likens is the offensive coordinator and QB coach at Arizona State. During his 25 year coaching career, Likens has made stops at Kansas...

Bruce Pearl, Auburn Men's Basketball Coach

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 301 Bruce Pearl is the head men's basketball coach for the Auburn Tigers. His coaching career has spanned over 30 years and has included stops...

Tony Trent, Tyler Trent's Dad - "The Upset"

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 300 Tony Trent is our guest on the podcast today. He's the Dad to Purdue super-fanTyler Trent. And today on the show, we talk to Tony about Ty...

Patty Gasso, Oklahoma Sooners Head Softball Coach

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 299 Patty Gasso is the head softball coach of the Oklahoma Sooners. In a word, she's a legend. Gasso came to the Sooners in 1995 and since the...

Brock Huard, Former NFL QB - ESPN Football Analyst - THROWBACK

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we throw it back to Episode 65 of the podcast with former NFL QB and current ESPN broadcaster Brock Huard.  Brock covers the NFL and College Fo...

Austin Hatch, Former Michigan Wolverines Basketball Player - Abby's Husband

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 298 Austin Hatch is an inspiration. His story has been seen and told by places like ESPN, NBC Nightly News, People Magazine and many others. O...

Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport (UK)

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 297 Jonny Reid works for "Christians in Sport," a site dedicated to telling the stories of sports and faith in the United Kingdom. He is the ...

Erwin McManus, Pastor, Author - The Way of the Warrior

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 296 Erwin McManus is the pastor of Mosaic Church in Los Angeles and the author of multiple books including "The Last Arrow," "The Artisan Soul...

Austin Carr, New Orleans Saints Wide Receiver

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 295 Austin Carr was a former walk-on at Northwestern University where he earned a scholarship and eventually became a starting wide receiver i...

Matthew West, Singer/Songwriter - THROWBACK

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this throwback edition of the podcast, we look back at our September 12, 2017 interview with singer/songwriter Matthew West.  Matthew West is a fo...