Game Changers: Incredible Stories of Resilience in Sports
The Game Changers Podcast includes conversations with athletes and coaches exploring the triumphs and tribulations in sports. We uncover the untold stories of glory and defeat and how it defined our guests' journeys. From overcoming setbacks to achieving extraordinary feats, each show will bring the listener inspiring tales of resilience that extends beyond the scoreboard.
Whether it's a comeback from injury, a stunning victory or the lessons learned in defeat, Game Changers is your front row seat to the indomitable human spirit in the arena of sports and performance.
Episodes
71 episodes
NFL Football Player, Author, Yoga Master Keith Mitchell S3 Episode 17
Keith Mitchell's journey is one of the most powerful reminders that greatness doesn’t end when the game does.A standout linebacker at Texas A&M University and in the
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Professional Basketball Player and Coach Anthony Tucker S3 - Episode 16
Anthony Tucker, like most basketball players, had a basketball journey with a lot of ups and downs. Anthony was standout shooting guard at Minnetonka High School (finalist for Minnesota Mr. Basketball). After extensive recruiting a...
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Professional Basketball Player Brittany Brown - S3 Episode 14
This week’s guest is the definition of a basketball lifer: Brittany Brown.With 25 years on the court (yep, she picked up a ball at age five), Britt’s story is powered by pure passion—and maybe a little destiny. When both of your parents ...
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Professional Soccer Player Brad Ring - S3 Episode 13
I’m thrilled to welcome Brad Ring to the show — a guest whose story embodies discipline, belief, and relentless pursuit.Brad knew at five years old that he wanted to be a professional soccer player. How do we know? Becaus...
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Jailyn Mason-Richardson College Basketball Player S3 Episode 12
I’m really looking forward to talking to my guest this week because she has the unique combination of experience in college sports; as a player, as an advocate on multiple collegiate sports committees, as a graduate with multiple degrees, as a ...
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College Track and Field Fiona Carter - S3 Episode 11
I love talking to athletes who are real—who don’t sugarcoat their story or try to fit someone else’s version of success. My guest this week is one of those athletes. Fiona Carter has been running track since she was five years old and dr...
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Kayla and Veronica Burton Broadcasting and WNBA - S3 Episode 10
Today on the Game Changers podcast, I’m joined by two extraordinary sisters whose names are synonymous with leadership, legacy, and sports— Kayla and Veronica Burton The Burton sisters grew up surrounded by athletic greatness...
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Sports Law Professor and Author Dionne Koller - S3 Episode 9
I am really excited about the podcast this week because it is a little out of the norm – my guest is not a collegiate or professional athlete or coach but she is shaping the future of American sports in powerful and lasting ways. I’m so thrille...
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University of Virginia Rower - Molly Bidwell S3 Episode 8
This week’s guest, Molly Bidwell , knows exactly what it takes to chase a dream when the road is anything but smooth. Now a collegiate rower for the University of Virginia’s nationally ranked rowing team, Molly has built her success on a...
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College Coach and Player Missy Traversi S3 - Episode 7
My guest this week is Missy Traversi —an accomplished basketball player and an even more accomplished coach and leader. From a multi-sport standout at Bishop Feehan in MA to a 1,000-point scorer and three-time America East champion at the Unive...
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Luzdali Ocasio - College Basketball and Mental Health Counsellor / Advocate S3 Episode 6
Luzdali Ocasio’s (also know as La) journey is a powerful testament to resilience, sacrifice, and the strength of the human spirit. From a young age, she poured her heart into the game of basketball, sacrificing time, comfort, and countless hour...
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Paralympian 2 x Gold Medalist Jack Wallace - S3 Episode 5
It’s always a privilege to sit down with Olympians and Paralympians—but this week’s guest takes resilience and versatility to a whole new level. Meet Jack Wallace: two-time Paralympic gold medalist, world-class sled hockey player, and sprint ka...
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College Athlete, Coach, Athletic Director, Cancer Survivor Bobbi Moran S3 Episode 4
Roberta (Bobbi) Moran has a remarkable and multifaceted journey in sports—as an athlete, coach, parent of athletes, administrator, breast cancer survivor and inspirational leader. She is the Athletic Director at Thayer Academy in Braintree, Mas...
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Sport Leadership Expert and Author Jeff Janssen - S3 Episode 3
Today’s guest is one of the most influential voices in the world of sports leadership and team culture: Jeff Janssen. Jeff is the founder of the Janssen Sports Leadership Center and a pioneer in the field of sports psychology and leaders...
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Olympic Speed Skater and Artist Brooklyn McDougall - S3 Episode 2
Today’s episode features the incredible Brooklyn McDougall — a true force of nature on the ice and a visionary with a paintbrush.Brooklyn is a Team Canada long-track speed skater, a 2022 Olympian, 2021 Canadian Champion in the 500m, and ...
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Review of Season Two with Dr. Glisky - S3 Episode 1
This season kicks off a little differently—because I’m in the guest chair. I’ll be joined by psychologist, sports parent, former college athlete and lifelong sports fan Dr. Martha Glisky, who turns the tables and interviews me about the biggest...
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College Football to 100 Mile Runner Bryson Williams S2 Episode 19
Welcome to the Season Two Finale of the Game Changers podcast — I can’t think of a better person to help me wrap this season than Bryson Williams. Back in high school in Lincoln, Nebraska, Bryson was a standout athlete. A 3-s...
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Author, Speaker, Coach Linda Flanagan S2 Episode 18
I'm thrilled to welcome Linda Flanagan to the show — a powerful voice in the conversation about what's really happening in youth and college sports.Linda is a freelance journalist, a former cross-country and track coach, and the a...
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World Champion Boxer Chris Billam-Smith S2 Episode 17
This episode guest is UK boxer and former cruiserweight boxing world champion Chris Billam-Smith. Chris’ professional boxing record is 21 wins and 2 losses, with 13 wins by knockout. He won his last fight on April 26th against Bran...
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Byron Jackson - NFL Filmmaker and Documentarian - S2 Episode 16
Byron Jackson is a dynamic force in both sports and media. The brother of former NFL (Philadelphia Eagles) star DeSean Jackson, Byron has built a remarkable career of his own—as a former football player at Fresno State and then Kansas City Chie...
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Olympic Gold Medalist Steve Mesler S2 Episode 15
I love to talk to Olympians and this week I have a Gold Medalist on but like all of my guests, his story is windy and full of ups and downs. You are going to love this one. Steve Mesler is an exceptional athlete, an Olympian,...
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Coach Alex Popp S2 Episode 14
Coach Alex Popp is a high school basketball coach at The Winchendon School in Massachusetts. Popp brings an impressive track record of talent development and a wealth of experience in coaching at various collegiate and prep levels. He holds a M...
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Yeshiva University Basketball - S2 Episode 13
In the Fall of 2023 the Yeshiva University’s men’s basketball team was riding high. They were on a 50 game winning streak and were going after the NCAA Division 3 National Title. They had a lot of talented players including 6 Israel...
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Emmy Winning Sports Producer Bob Steinfeld - S2 Episode 12
Robert Steinfeld is a renowned sports television producer and author with a career spanning over four decades. He has earned 10 Sports Emmy Awards and produced major sporting events including MLB, NBA, WNBA, NCAA championships, and 3 Summer Oly...
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