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Sports Spectrum Podcast

Launched in 2017 and now with over 5 million downloads, Sports Spectrum's podcast features stories on the intersection of sports and faith. Hosted by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano, new conversations drop multiple times each week.
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Now displaying: June, 2023
Jun 30, 2023

Matt Eberflus is the head coach of the Chicago Bears. On January 17, 2022, he was named the 17th head coach of the Bears after serving with the Indianapolis Colts as their defensive coordinator from 2018-2021. 

Eberflus has been a staple in the college and professional coaching ranks since graduating from the University of Toledo in 1992. His coaching stops have included the University of Missouri, Cleveland Browns and the Dallas Cowboys. 

Today on the podcast, we sit down with coach Eberflus in person to discuss his testimony of faith in Jesus, what "leading like Christ" looks like and the importance of discipleship as a coach. 


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Jun 28, 2023

Alec Ingold is a fullback with the Miami Dolphins. He went undrafted in 2019 coming out of college at Wisconsin and the only true fullback invited to the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. He signed with the Raiders and played three seasons there before coming to Miami in 2022. 

Ingold is also an author and arlier this year, Alec released his first book "The 7 Crucibles: An Inspirational Game Plan for Overcoming Adversity in your Life." 

Today on the podcast, we talk to Alec Ingold about how he went from being a high school QB to an NFL fullback, why adversity is opportunity and the importance of prayer and inviting God into his life. 


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Jun 26, 2023

Luke Freshwater is a former college baseball player at Cedarville University. He's also served as a forest firefighter in Idaho and as an Army bomb squad leader in the war in Afghanistan.

Luke is dedicated to the pursuit of intentional fatherhood while positively impacting the lives of fatherless children. His new children's book, "BRYSON THE BRAVE BISON" releases June 27.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Luke about his time as a baseball player in college, the lessons learned from attending Cedarville, how his time in the Army helped him grow closer to God and his desire to help children from fatherless homes.


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Jun 25, 2023

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview.

Today we hear from Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and NASCAR Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs.  He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in March of 2020. You can listen to the entire interview here


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Jun 23, 2023

Maddy Siegrist is a rookie forward with the Dallas Wings in the WNBA. In college, Siegrist excelled at Villanova as a two-time Big East Player of the Year in 2022, and 2023 and being named First Team All-Big East four times. In 2022-23, she was named First Team All-American after averaging 29.2 pts, 9.2 rebs and leading her club to the Sweet Sixteen.

After becoming the Big East's All-Time leading scorer (men or women) with 1,693 points scored, she was selected third overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2023 WNBA Draft. 

Today on the podcast, we talk to Maddy Siegrist about going through trials, seeking God in prayer for the decision to go pro, adjusting to the WNBA life, being selected third overall and what she's learned in the whirlwind first half of 2023. 


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Jun 21, 2023

Jon Gordon is a 15-time Wall Street Journal best-selling author and speaker. His books have been read by millions of people around the world and his talks have been shared with some of the biggest sports teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Rams and Clemson's football program.

Jon is the author of 28 books including "The Energy Bus," "The Power of Positive Leadership" and "The Carpenter." His latest book is called "The One Truth"  and releases everywhere June 27, 2023.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Jon about the one truth that is Jesus, why he wanted to write this book and his desire to help people struggling with anxiety and depression and mental health.


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Jun 19, 2023

David Carr is a college wrestler at Iowa State. He is a four-time All-American (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) and in 2021, was an NCAA champion (157 lbs). In 2022, he placed third overall (157 lbs) and in 2023, finished as the NCAA runner-up (165 lbs).

The four-time Big 12 champion was one of the nation's top recruits out of high school after he was a 5-time state champion at Perry High. His dad, Nate Carr, was a Cyclone wrestling legend and served as David's coach in high school. 

Today on the podcast, we talk to David Carr about being bold in his faith, wrestling for an audience of one and being able to find peace and joy in the wins and losses of wrestling. 


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Jun 18, 2023

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview.

Today we hear from 1999 NBA champion and former NBA Coach of the Year Avery Johnson. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in June 2020.  You can listen to the entire interview here


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Jun 16, 2023

Jerome Tang is the head men's basketball coach at Kansas State. He joined the Wildcats in March 2022 and in his first season, led was named Naismith College Coach of the Year after leading his club to 26 wins and an Elite Eight appearance. 

Prior to joining Kansas State, Tang spent 20 years as an assistant coach under head coach Scott Drew from 2003-2022, where he won a national championship in 2021. Before college, he was the head coach of Heritage Christian Academy in Cleveland, Texas from 1993-2003. 

Today on the podcast, we talk to Jerome Tang about Kansas State's 2022-23 season, keeping his perspective, staying patient, trusting in God's perfect plan, honoring the Lord and sharing that love to his players and coaches. 


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Jun 14, 2023

Jason Holzer is a mental fitness coach, high school basketball coach and a best selling author. He is the co-founder of 4D Athletes and a globally recognized leader in the areas of education, mental fitness, coaching, and leadership.  Jason is also a best selling author in the field of post-traumatic growth and resilience and his book, “Shattered by Suicide, Renewed by Resilience” has reached thousands of readers globally.

At the age of 17, Jason lost his dad to suicide. His life mission is to create a world where anxiety, depression and suicide are irrelevant issues in our global society. 

Today on the podcast, Jason shares his tragic story of his dad's suicide, how his faith in Christ has helped him be renewed and why his life mission now is to help other people overcome anxiety and depression. 


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Jun 12, 2023

Cade Klubnik is a quarterback with the Clemson University football program. In his freshman season of 2022, Klubnik  was named ACC Championship Game MVP after completing 20-of-24 passes for 279 yards and 2 TD (pass, rush) in helping Clemson defeat North Carolina 39-10. 

In high school, Klubnik excelled, leading Westlake high school win Austin, TX to three straight state championships. As a senior, he was named the All-American Bowl Player of the Year, the MaxPreps Player of the Year and was the Gatorade High School Football Player of the Year for the state of Texas.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Cade Klubnik about what he learned in his first full season of college football, how his faith in Jesus grew at Clemson and why he continues to play for an audience of one. 


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Jun 11, 2023

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview.

Today we hear from WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase, the Million Dollar Man. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in October 2017. You can listen to the entire interview here


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Jun 9, 2023

Parker Keckeisen is a college wrestler with the University of Northern Iowa. In 2023, he finished with a 26-2 record and second place overall at the NCAA Championships (184). One of the best college wrestlers in the country, Keckeisen is a three-time All-American, a three-time Big 12 champion and in 2022, had a third place finish overall in the NCAA Championships (184). 

In high school, Keckeisen was a two-time Wisconsin high school state champion and also was a team captain for his high school football team.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Parker Keckeisen about his 2023 wrestling season, coming up just short of a national championship, the lessons he learned and how his faith in Jesus has grown and equipped him on and off the mat. 


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Jun 7, 2023

Joni Taylor is the women's head basketball coach at Texas A&M. In high school, she was the 1997 Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Mississippi and played college basketball at Alabama from 1997-2001. 

After her playing career was over, she turned to coaching and had stops at Troy, Louisiana Tech, Alabama, LSU and Georgia as assistants before being named head coach at Georgia in 2015. During her time with the Bulldogs, she led them to the NCAA Tournament four times and won 20 games in four of her seven seasons. On March 23, 2022, she was announced as the new head coach for Texas A&M. 

Today on the podcast, we talk to coach Taylor about the lessons she learned in her first year at Texas A&M, the importance of her faith in Jesus and how her walk with Christ influences the way that she coaches. 


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Jun 5, 2023

Aric Almirola is a driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 10 car with Stewart-Haas Racing.  In 2021, he won the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 and had seven top-10 finishes in 2022 including a 5th place spot at the 2022 Daytona 500. 

Today on the podcast, we talk to Almirola about his decision to retire from racing and then the decision to un-retire and return to NASCAR. He shares about growing closer to God and finding peace in knowing he's right where the Lord wants him. Aric also shares about the trips he's taking with his son to different NFL and MLB stadiums. 


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Jun 4, 2023

Today on the podcast, our SS Managing Editor, Jon Ackerman joins host Jason Romano to preview the 2023 Summer edition of the Sports Spectrum magazine featuring Arizona Diamondbacks two-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed on the cover. 

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Jun 2, 2023

Michelle Moultrie is a professional softball player and a member of the 2020 USA Olympic softball team. She played college softball at the University of Florida and in 2012 was named SEC Player of the Year. She was named Third-Team All-American her junior year and First-Team All-American her senior year in helping the Gators to three Women's College World Series appearances in her four seasons. In 2022, she was inducted into the Florida Gators Hall of Fame. 

She became a member of the USA Women's National Softball Team in 2011 and a decade later, was a member of the 2020 silver medal-winning USA Olympic softball team (played in 2021). Currently, Michelle is a part of the OKC Spark softball team that will begin play June 15th as part of the Women's Professional Fastpitch League.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Michelle Moultrie about using her platform of softball to point others to Christ, helping start Church on the Dirt ministry and playing on the biggest stage as a college softball player at the Women's College World Series.


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