Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, faith, community, and clean progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, with over 30 years of global sports industry experience, this podcast isn’t about quick fixes or empty talk. It’s a platform for authentic, purpose-driven conversations that go beyond the game to explore how sports can drive positive, actionable change.
Born from a passion for impact, Pre-Zero Sports Talk dives into today’s most pressing themes: performance and well-being, leadership, innovation, coaching, community impact, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, governance, geopolitics, and more. Each episode cuts through the noise and greenwashing, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
This is a space for real conversations with real people about real issues — stories that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark transformation. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, business leader, or someone who believes in the power of sport to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Subscribe now to join a movement that informs, inspires, and empowers. Together, let’s redefine the role of sports in shaping a cleaner, safer, and more connected world — one episode at a time.
Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Sports and Community: From Grassroots to Podcasting with Kevin Warren
In the first episode of Season 3 of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, Sid Bensalah sits down with Kevin Warren, the host of the Sports Chasers Podcast. Kevin shares his journey from growing up in Brooklyn, New York, with a deep love for sports, influenced by his father, a former minor league baseball player, to becoming a leading voice in independent sports media.
Together, Sid and Kevin discuss:
- How growing up in Brooklyn shaped Kevin’s passion for sports.
- The origins of the Sports Chasers Podcast and its unique approach to covering both popular and underrepresented sports.
- The transition from audio to visual media during COVID-19 and how it changed the game for independent podcasters.
- Kevin’s take on authenticity in sports coverage and why staying objective matters.
- The role of sports in fostering community connections and creating opportunities for dialogue.
- Challenges in podcasting and advice for aspiring hosts.
- Tackling important topics like representation, diversity, and sustainability in sports media.
Highlights:
- Kevin’s story of turning casual sports debates with friends into a podcast platform that champions honest and unbiased sports coverage.
- Insights into the hard work behind running a successful sports podcast, from content creation to balancing audio and video production.
- Personal reflections on community building through sports and the lessons learned from six years of podcasting.
- Kevin’s thoughts on the evolving role of independent sports media in challenging legacy narratives.
Lightning Round Questions Answered:
- Kevin’s all-time favorite sports moment.
- The sport he found hardest to master.
- A surprising fact about Kevin that might leave you hungry for more!
Where to Connect with Kevin: Visit the Sports Chasers Podcast website at sportschaserspodcast.net to learn more about their work, join the conversation, or connect with Kevin and his team.
Quote to Remember: "Sport has the power to change the world
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