Category: Other Sports
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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. 74 Angie Allen | Rowing
In this episode, Angie Allen, Associate Commissioner of Women’s Sports for the Big West Conference, shares how she’s navigated a high-level career in collegiate athletics while staying true to her values.
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Ep. 62 Regina Smith | Cheerleader
In this special holiday edition of the 5th Quarter Podcast, I had the honor of speaking with Head Coach Regina Smith, the groundbreaking leader of Morgan State University’s Acrobatics and Tumbling program—the first HBCU Division I team in the sport. As we reflect on gratitude and purpose this season, Regina’s story of faith, resilience, and…
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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. 48 Paige McCormick | Swimming
Her Story in her own words. I chat with Paige about the early days of swimming, the amazing achievements of her high school year, and why Louisville was THE place for her. We talk in depth about the overwhelm of her Freshman year, the emotional aspects of her college career and those Olympic Trials. She…
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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. 39 Dave Hill | Rugby
Real talk with Dave Hill. We chat about growing up in Texas, finding rugby, enlisting in the Navy, deployment and the decision that led him to Memphis. His Naval career and finding the love of Rugby at every duty station. The decision to to retire after 18 years on the pitch, Millington TN and building a…
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Ep. 38 Rob Pearse | Handball
Real talk with Rob Pearse. With Guest Co-Host Chris Jennings. We chat about growing up growing up in Canada, finding handball and traveling at an early age. The lure of Memphis and finding a family for life. Education, coaching, the pro circuit and all those awards. East Tennessee, kids, the Canadian Hall of Fame…
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Ep. 36 Siobhan Higgins | Soccer
Real talk with Siobhan Higgins. We talk about growing up in Texas, the origin of her name, her childhood and the passion for soccer. The college career that started in one state and finished back in Houston. Her pro career, the traveling and COVID. Th injuries, the burnout, and her career path forward. The…
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Ep. 35 Kelli Toner Mundt | Rowing
Real talk with Kelli Toner Mundt. We talk about growing up in New Jersey, the lure of sports and the constant struggle to believe in herself. The battle for the 1st national championship and the injury that ended her field hockey career. The hustle, grit and determination that pushed her to Boston and the surreal…
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