Category: Podcast
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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:…
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Ep. 60 Drew Hayes | Baseball
In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, Sandy sit’s down with former MLB pitcher, Drew Hayes, to explore his inspiring journey from small-town Tennessee to life in professional baseball and beyond. Drew shares insights into the MLB draft process, the mental toughness required for life in the minors, and the pressure of pitching on the…
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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. 58 Sydney Griffin | Track
Have you ever faced setbacks that made you question your career path? In this inspiring episode, I dive into the journey of Sydney Griffin, a former D1 sprinter/hurdler and retired semi-pro international athlete whose track career began at just 13 in Marietta, Georgia. From an early age, Sydney faced her share of challenges, including injuries…
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Ep. 57 Calvin Blackmon | Football
In this episode, I sit down with Calvin Blackmon — a former D1 football player from Miami University in Ohio and founder of the Fourth Phase. Join us as Calvin opens up about the fascinating way football found him, how reality hit him early in his college career and how it all prepared him for…
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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. 55 Grant Vermeer | Basketball
In this episode, I sit down with Grant Vermeer—a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former D1 basketball player, former Cryptologic Warfare Officer, and current real estate expert. Grant’s story is one of finding true purpose beyond his job titles. From playing basketball at the Naval Academy to serving in submarine operations, Grant realized that his…
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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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