Category: On The Sideline
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Ep. 80 Gabriela Zych | Rifle
In this episode, Sandy Adams sits down with Gabriela Zych, University of Memphis rifle standout and the first national champion in Memphis rifle history.
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Ep. 76 Jason Munz | Sports Journalist
Sandy Adams talks with Jason Munz, Memphis Tigers basketball beat writer, about his journey from Mississippi high school sports to covering college hoops, the challenges of modern sports journalism, and Memphis basketball culture.
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Ep 75 Duvante Lane | Director of Development
On this week’s episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, I sit down with Duvante Lane, Director of Development at the University of Colorado, to talk about the career strategies, mindset, and preparation that got him to one of the most high-profile roles in college athletics.
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Ep. 70 Geoff Mack | Public Address Announcer
You’ve heard his voice echo through the Liberty Bowl and FedExForum… but now you’ll hear his story. This week on The 5th Quarter Podcast, I sit down with Geoff Mack, the public address announcer for Memphis Tigers Football & Men’s Basketball. We talk legacy, family, and what it was like hearing his own kids on…
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Ep. 69 Jeff Brightwell | Sports Broadcaster
InIn this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast – On the Sideline, host Sandy Adams interviews Jeff Brightwell, a veteran play-by-play broadcaster and proud University of Memphis alum. With a career spanning nearly 30 years across radio, TV, and digital platforms like ESPN and CBS Sports Network, Jeff brings a wealth of insight not just…
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Ep. 67 Grace Cave | Student Athlete
In this On The Sideline episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, I sit down with Grace Cave, a D1 women’s basketball standout from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Fresh off a record-breaking college career, Grace reflects on her journey—from a small-town girl in Weeping Water, Nebraska, to a state champion, and finally, a Division…
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Ep. 63 Travis King | Sports Agent
Travis King on how a little Memphis grit can turn dreams into reality.
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Ep. 59 Greg Graber | Mental Performance Coach
If you’re looking to elevate your mental game and find calm amid chaos, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways for everyone.
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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…