Jesse Iwuji is a Navy Reserves officer and former college football player who currently competes part time driving the No. 34 Chevrolet Camaro for Jesse Iwuji Motorsports on NASCAR's Xfinity Series.
Iin college, Jesse played free safety for the United States Naval Academy and is currently serving as an officer in the Navy Reserves. In August 2020, Jesse made his NASCAR Xfinity series debut and a year later, partnered with Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith to start an Xfinity Series team - Jesse Iwuji Motorsports.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Jesse about being the only driver currently in all of NASCAR that is also serving his country as a US Military member. We also dive deep into Jesse's faith and why the Bible applies to all of us and the prayer book that his mom had when he was a kid.
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Ryan Saunders is an assistant coach with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. In 2022-23, he helped lead the Nuggets to their first ever NBA championship. Prior to arriving in Denver, Saunders was the head basketball coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2018-2021. At age 33, he was the youngest coach in the NBA during his hiring with Minnesota.
He began his NBA coaching journey in 2009 with the Washington Wizards at the age of 23 and spent 6 seasons there before moving to Minnesota to be an assistant coach under his father, Flip Saunders.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Ryan Saunders about the experience of winning an NBA title, his journey of faith, lessons learned from his father, misconceptions on failure, his unique relationship with Kevin Garnett and how he defines success.
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Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview.
Today we hear from former MLB pitcher Dave Dravecky. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in April 2019. You can listen to the entire interview here.
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Matt Overton is a free agent NFL long snapper. He first came into the league in 2012 with the Indianapolis Colts and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2013. After the 2016 season, Overton departed for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has also had stints with the Seattle Seahawks, L.A. Chargers, Tennessee Titans, L.A. Rams and in 2022 with the Dallas Cowboys.
Matt joins the podcast today for a special in person conversation to talk about embracing the motto of staying ready, his football future, his love for collecting baseball cards and growing in his faith with a community of athletes.
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Rich Maloney is the head baseball coach at Ball State University. In 2023, he led his team to a Mid-American conference championship and reached the NCAA Regionals. As a player, Maloney was selected in the 13th round of the 1986 MLB Amateur Draft by the Atlanta Braves and played six seasons in the Braves organization before retiring after reaching AA in 1991.
Maloney began his head coaching career at Ball State from 1996-2001 and then went to Michigan to coach the Wolverines from 2003-2012. In 2013, he returned to Ball State, where he remains as a coach today. He is a four-time Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year and has 954 career wins as a head coach.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Rich Maloney about the importance of culture within the clubhouse, the importance of developing leaders, receiving divine appointments and being an ambassador for Christ.
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Donne Shell played 14 seasons in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1974-1987. He went undrafted after playing college football at South Carolina State and in his rookie season with the Steelers, won the first of four Super Bowls in the 1970's.
During his playing career, he was a three-time First Team All-Pro safety and was selected to five Pro Bowls. After retirement, Donnie waited 33 years until his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Donnie Shell about winning four Super Bowls, his relationship with Tony Dungy, growing in his faith and using his Hall of Fame speech as a way to glorify God.
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David Pollack spent more than a decade working at ESPN as a college football analyst on their signature show, College Gameday. In June of 2023, he was let go from his job.
Today on the show, we bring to you a conversation that Jade McCarthy had with David Pollack on Sports Spectrum's Transformed podcast.
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Storm Davis is a former MLB pitcher who played 12 seasons with the Orioles, Padres, A's, Royals, and Tigers. He made his MLB debut at the age of 20 with the Orioles in April of 1982 and one year later, was a pitching in the World Series against the Phillies and helping Baltimore to a championship. He would pitch in two more World Series and helped Oakland to a championship in 1989.
After retiring from baseball following the 1994 season, Davis went into coaching both at the professional and amateur levels and current serves as a baseball coach with Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Storm Davis about winning a World Series at age 21, meeting U.S. presidents, walking with Jesus and what it means to sit at the foot of the cross.
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Bear Rinehart is the lead singer with the GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE. In college, Rinehart starred at wide receiver with Furman University from 1999-2002. He won the 2002 Banks McFadden trophy for South Carolina football player of the year.
NEEDTOBREATHE's new album CAVES releases Friday September 15, 2023 and they begin a tour across the U.S.A. in October.
Today on the show, we talk to Bear Rinehart about NEEDTOBREATHE's new album, his college football career, his favorite football playing memory, his love for golf and the importance of his faith in the Lord.
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Mike Furrey is the head coach at Limestone University in Gaffney, South Carolina. Previously he was the Chicago Bears Wide Receiver's coach from 2018-2021.
In college, Mike starred at Northern Iowa from 1996-1999 and joined the Indianapolis Colts after going undrafted in 2000. After a few seasons in the XFL, Furrey made the Rams roster and played both offense and defense as a converted free safety. He had four interceptions in 2005 with the Rams. In 2006, he signed with the Lions, switched back to wide receiver and excelled with 98 receptions, 1,086 yards and six touchdowns. He would play three more seasons with Detroit before finishing his career in 2009 with the Browns.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Mike Furrey about his incredible NFL story, playing offense and defense as a pro, his Kurt Warner parallel, being an overcomer and how coaching has helped him grow in his walk with Jesus.
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Today on the podcast, our SS Managing Editor Jon Ackerman joins host Jason Romano to preview the 2023 Fall edition of the Sports Spectrum Magazine featuring Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins on the cover.
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Marcus Cannon played for 11 years in the NFL with the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans. He was selected in the 5th round of the 2011 NFL Draft after playing college football at Texas Christian University.
During his 10 seasons with New England, Cannon was a member of three Super Bowl championship teams in 2014, 2016 and 2018. In 2016, he was named second-team All-Pro.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Marcus Cannon about overcoming a non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis, playing in the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, the importance to fully trust God and if he's done playing football.
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Roger Powell Jr. was named the head coach of Valparaiso University's men's basketball program on April 7, 2023. Previously, he served as an assistant coach with Gonzaga University under coach Mark Few from 2019-2023 and with Vanderbilt from 2016-2019.
He played collegiately at the University of Illinois and was a part of three Big Ten titles and three Sweet Sixteen berths. In his senior season, he helped the Illini to a 37-2 record and a berth in the national championship game against North Carolina.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Roger Powell Jr about his new opportunity as a head coach at Valpo, his pivot from playing to coaching, surrendering his life to Christ as a preacher in college and building a culture of trust.
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Terrell Fletcher played eight seasons in the NFL with the Chargers from 1995-2002. He was selected in the second round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Chargers after a stellar college career at the University of Wisconsin.
During his senior year with the Badgers, he rushed for 1,476 yards and 12 touchdowns and was named the 1995 Hall of Fame Outback Bowl MVP. After retirement, Fletcher went to seminary and spent more than a decade serving as a pastor in California.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Terrell Fletcher about turning 50 years old, the advice he'd give to his younger self, his favorite NFL God moment and the importance of continuing to develop as a follower of Christ.
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Dave DesRochers is a former NFL offensive lineman with the Seattle Seahawks. He was selected in the 12th round of the 1988 NFL Draft by Seattle after playing college football at San Diego State.
Today Dave is the founder and CEO of the 1st and Goal Project and Vice President of the NFL Players Association Orange County, CA chapter.
Dave has a powerful story of overcoming addiction and finding purpose after the pain.
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Ben Hartsock played 10 years in the NFL as a tight end with the Colts, Titans, Falcons, Jets and Panthers. He was selected in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft by Indianapolis after a stellar career at Ohio State, where he helped the Buckeyes to the 2002 national championship.
After retiring from the NFL, Ben pursued broadcasting and is currently a college football commentator with SiriusXM on College Sports channel 84 and Big 10 Radio channel 372.
Today on the podcast, Ben Hartsock shares about his RV experience, kicking dreams in high school, college football traditions, the Michigan/Ohio State rivalry, catching passes from Peyton Manning and Tom Brady and what he's learning from God right now about identity and value in Christ.
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Jon Acuff is a speaker, entrepreneur, podcast host and a New York Times bestselling author with his books “Do Over” and “Start.” Acuff is also an Inc. Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker.
His latest book, "All It takes Is a Goal" releases September 12.
Today on the podcast, Jade McCarthy talks to Jon Acuff about his new book, the importance of having goals, ditching regret and the importance of tapping into our full potential.
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Austin Reed is a quarterback at Western Kentucky University. In 2022, he led the nation in passing yards with 4,744 yards to go along with 40 touchdown passes and eight rushing touchdowns. He was the 2022 New Orleans Bowl MVP where he threw for 497 yards and 4 touchdown passes to lead the Hilltoppers to a 44-23 win over South Alabama.
Prior to arriving at Western Kentucky, Reed led West Florida with 4,084 passing yards and 40 touchdowns and helped his team to a Division II national championship.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Austin Reed about his goals for 2023, his NFL future, the difference between between confident and cocky, fighting the performance complex and living out God's purpose in his life.
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Paul Long is the President and Founder of Kappa Studios.
Brad Silverman is the Chief Creative Officer of Kappa Studios.
Today they share their story of Kappa Studios and why their hope is to continue to glorify God and share stories that inspire and uplift and point to Jesus.
Their latest project is the inspirational new movie "ICAN" which releases September 22, 2023.
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Brian Burton is a former division one college basketball coach who currently serves as a college basketball analyst for ESPN. His previous coaching stops included Utah, IUPUI, Fresno State, Lamar, UTEP and Abilene Christian.
Brian is also the president of basketball operations with RISING COACHES, an organization dedicated to empowering, educating, and supporting basketball coaches at all levels, helping them develop their skills and advancing their careers.
Today on the podcast, Brian Burton shares about his positivity on social media, the pivot he made from coaching to broadcasting, using the platform of basketball to share his faith and why hope, optimism and truth are what he lives by.
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Colin Ford is an actor who stars alongside Dennis Quaid in the new movie "The Hill," in theaters August 25. Ford plays former pro baseball pitcher Rickey H ill and tells the extraordinary story of overcoming a degenerative spinal disease to become a baseball phenomenon.
Ford has been an actor since he was a child and starred as the voice of "Jake and the Neverland Pirates" on Disney Channel as well as Marvel's Captain Marvel and "We Bought a Zoo" with Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Colin Ford about training to be a baseball player for his new movie, the importance of his faith in God, the scripture he most clings to, being star struck acting alongside Matt Damon and his favorite sports movie.
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Ty Montgomery is a running back in the NFL with the New England Patriots. He was selected in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Packers and played four seasons with Green Bay before being traded to Baltimore in 2018. He would move on to the Jets for a season, the Saints for two season and then to New England in 2021.
In college, he was a First-Team All Pac-12 with Stanford and a consensus All-American in 2013. His foundation, My Ten Percent, supports and empowers the forgotten youth in society by giving them hope for a future that they desire and faith that what they desire is possible.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Ty Montgomery about his journey with Christ, escaping the cycle of shame, processing failure, using his platform of football to help others and his recent trip to Israel.
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Tom Crean is a former college basketball head coach with Marquette, Indiana and Georgia. In 2003, he led Marquette to the Final Four. In 2016, he was the Big Ten Coach of the Year.
Coach Crean joined Jade McCarthy on Sports Spectrum's Transformed podcast recently to discuss leadership, success and faith.
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LaPhonso Ellis is a former NBA player who was selected fifth overall in the first round of the 1992 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets. He would play 11 seasons with Denver, Atlanta, Minnesota and Miami. In his first NBA season, he was named to the 1992-93 All-Rookie First Team.
The Notre Dame graduate had a stellar career in South Bend and was named to Notre Dame's Ring of Honor in 2021. After retirement from playing basketball, Ellis joined ESPN in 2009 and was a college basketball commentator and analyst until June of 2023.
Today on the podcast, we talk to LaPhonso Ellis about living his life for Christ and growing spiritually after becoming a believer early in his NBA career. We also ask him about the experience of seeing his former team, the Nuggets, win the NBA Championship in 2023.
(Today's interview was recorded a few days before LaPhonso lost his job with ESPN on June 30, 2023 and the death of his daughter on July 1, 2023)
Listen HERE to our conversation with LaPhonso's former chaplain Bo Mitchell on Sports Spectrum's Podcast from August 4, 2017
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Dan Venezia is a former pro baseball player who was selected in the 36th round of the 1993 MLB Amateur Draft by the Minnesota Twins after a stellar college career at Concordia University in New York. He played three seasons of minor league baseball before his career came to an end at the age of 23.
Today on the podcast we talk to Dan Venezia about being drafted by the Twins, playing against one of his childhood heroes, surviving two near-death experiences and how that brought him back to Jesus.
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