Category: Memphis
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Ep. 56 Pete Pranica | TV Sports Commentator
In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast‘s On the Sideline series, I sit down with Pete Pranica, sports broadcaster and the tv voice of the Memphis Grizzlies. We talk about his childhood and how his love for sports commentary began. We dive deep into his career before digital media and after. We discuss…
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Ep. 54 Jessica Benson | Broadcast Sports Journalist
In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast‘s On the Sideline series, I sit down with sports broadcast journalist Jessica Benson, host of The Jessica Benson Show with CJ Hurt on @grindcitymedia Network. We dive deep into her journey as a woman navigating the male-dominated world of sports media. Jessica shares how she found her…
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Ep. 53 Cameron Kinley | Football
In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, I chat with Cameron Kinley, Naval Intelligence Officer, former Navy and NFL football player, speaker and now book author. Cameron shares his story of resilience, living with no regrets and finding his passion (and purpose) after football. Highlights include: Tune in to hear his inspiring story! Find…
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Ep. 52 Mason Dashiell | Cheerleader
In this episode, we chat with Mason Dashiell, a newly retired Ole Miss cheerleader, who has pivoted to focus entirely on her sports journalism career in her final year at Ole Miss. Mason shares her unique journey, from starting out in basketball and softball to becoming a collegiate cheerleader, and now transitioning to a future…
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Ep. 51 Dr Keith B Wood Talks Memphis Red Sox History
In this “On The Sideline” episode, Dr. Keith B. Wood takes us on a historical journey through the legacy of the Memphis Red Sox, one of the most influential Negro League baseball teams. He sheds light on how the Red Sox transcended sports to become a cultural phenomenon during the Jim Crow era, deeply intertwined…
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Ep. 47 Chris Jennings | Handball
Real talk with Chris Jennings. Chris and I chat about growing up in Toronto, his young days as an athlete, the majestic lure of Memphis State, his days as a linesman for the Central Hockey League and why he moved back up north to Canada. We also reminisce about the glory days of Memphis State Handball and that…
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Ep. 46 On the Sideline with Champions For Literacy
Champions for Literacy is a non-profit that uses the power of sports to impact childhood reading. WHEN A BIG VOICE MEETS A BIG CAUSE, OUR WORLD BECOMES A BETTER PLACE. WHY LITERACY? BECAUSE EVERY KID DESERVES TO BE A GREAT READER. From college athletic teams holding a megaphone to the cause of literacy, to younger athletes raising…
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Ep. 45 On the Sideline with Madison Griggs | Basketball
Born and bred in Memphis, Madison Griggs epitomizes the city’s grit and grind mentality. After a stellar, record-breaking career at the University of Memphis, Madison is taking her talents to the professional stage in Athens, Greece this August. In this episode, we explore her Memphis roots, her decision to stay home for college ball, and…
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Ep. 44 On the Sideline with Devin Emory & Housesports
On the sideline with Devin Emory & Housesports Growing up in Memphis and playing football at Wooddale High School set the stage for his next big move to Morehouse College in Atlanta. It was a hobby that got him interning at Atlanta radio stations and ultimately led to the creation of his new app, Housesports.…
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Ep. 43 Garrett Kelly | Basketball
Real talk with Garrett Kelly We chat about growing up in the mountains of North Carolina, how basketball was so much a part of his youth and the decision to go to Loyola. We dive into the 3 years as a walk-on and his senior year as a scholarship player. We talk about the…
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