Category: Podcast
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Ep. 71 Brevin Knight | Basketball
Brevin Knight didn’t grow up chasing NBA dreams. A Jersey kid who wanted a great education—and a shot to keep playing the game he loved.
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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. 66 Gwendolyn Sanders Woods | Track
Starting with non-traditional high school and college basketball experiences, Brandon’s path is a powerful example of turning passion and perseverance into impact.
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Ep. 64 Brandon Branch | Basketball
Starting with non-traditional high school and college basketball experiences, Brandon’s path is a powerful example of turning passion and perseverance into impact.
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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. 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. 61 Jason Staub | Baseball
In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, we sit down with Jason Staub, a former pitcher for Eastern Connecticut State University and now the interim Head Baseball Coach at Pomona-Pitzer Colleges. Jason shares his incredible journey from a standout high school and college athlete to a coach leading his team to unprecedented success. Key Highlights:…
