Category: Pro
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Ep. 81 Larry O’Bannon Jr. | Basketball
Former Louisville Cardinal Larry O’Bannon Jr. shares how intentional planning, resilience, and lessons learned from Coach Rick Pitino helped guide his career transition from professional basketball to life after sports, including investing, broadcasting, and podcasting—offering insight for anyone navigating career change and identity shifts.
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Ep. 77 Will Coleman | Basketball
Will Coleman, University of Memphis alum and former pro basketball player, shares how he rebuilt confidence and found purpose after retiring to focus on fatherhood and his role as Lower/Middle School Athletic Director at St. George’s Independent School in Memphis.
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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. 49 Kenneth Moody | Basketball
His story in his own words. How do you handle other people’s opinions about your career path? In this episode, I chat with Ken Moody, former Memphis State basketball player, to discuss his inspiring journey. Growing up in Memphis as the youngest of 11 children with a single mom, Ken found basketball as his ticket…
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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. 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. 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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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. 37 Earl Barron | Basketball
Real talk with Earl Barron. We chat about growing up in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Hooping and discovering tennis in high school. College recruiting and transitioning to the college stage. The disappointment and reality of the 2003 NBA draft. The early years overseas, the Philippine Islands, Summer League and arriving in Miami. THAT ring and the…
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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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