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WhistleblowersFIFA vs. Football: The Club World Cup That's Tearing the Sport ApartWelcome to Whistleblowers - Football From The Inside Out
Is FIFA’s new Club World Cup tearing football apart? This week, Whistleblowers dives into the storm brewing around Gianni Infantino’s club football expansion in the form of the Club World Cup - and why players, clubs, and fans are furious.
Ian Ladyman questions who’s really in charge of football now, and Gordon Smart wonders if we’ve already broken the calendar beyond repair.
Plus, Mark Clattenburg lifts the lid on how referees handle ma...2025-06-1956 min
The Day After | Where grief stories connect usParker's Impact: Love, Family, and Finding Meaning in Grief with Heather | The Day After Ep. 8Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In the poignant episode, hosts Ashley and CJ delve into a heartfelt conversation with Heather about the devastating loss of her 11-year-old daughter, Parker, to a rare pediatric cancer. Heather recounts Parker’s journey, diagnosed at nine, filled with hope and struggles, and the aftermath of navigating life without her.Heather shares the profound impact of grief on her family, transitioning from five to four members, and how each copes differently. She emphasizes the importance of keeping Parker’s memory alive, integrating her spirit into dail...2025-05-221h 06The Day After | Where grief stories connect usHope, Grief, and the Search for Miracles in the Shadow of Addiction w/ Yesenia | The Day After Ep. 7Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this episode, Yesenia joins host CJ to discuss the recent passing of her older brother, Uriel, who struggled with alcoholism. Yesenia opens up about the impact of his death on her family and the Hispanic community, where alcohol-related issues are prevalent. The conversation delves into the emotional journey of grief, the struggle with boundaries, and the cultural aspects of family and addiction.Yesenia shares how her experience with grief has been profound, revealing the complexity of emotions she faces, including guilt, hopelessness, and the...2025-05-081h 02
Sips with Purple CorkE24 - Ashley Infantino - FactorAshley Infantino is Head of Marketing at Factor2025-04-2412 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usWhen Grief Arrives Early: Nickey's Reflection on Anticipatory Loss | The Day After Ep. 6Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this episode of The Day After, hosts CJ Infantino and Ashley Infantino sit down with guest Nickey to delve into the profound and often challenging topic of anticipatory grief and loss. Nickey opens up about her intense five-year journey of preemptive grieving before the eventual passing of her mother. This journey was marked by the unpredictability and stress of receiving urgent medical calls and her efforts to manage her mother's care while living far away.Throughout the conversation, CJ shares parallels from his own...2025-04-2451 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usThe Harvey Rule: Living Life After Loss with Ashley G. | The Day After Ep. 5Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this episode of The Day After, host CJ dives deep into a conversation with Ashley G. about her personal journey through grief and healing after losing her father to a rare cancer. Ashley shares the profound impact her father's ten-year battle with illness had on her life, both personally and professionally. She reflects on the importance of using direct language around death to aid the grieving process and speaks candidly about her experiences navigating her father's diagnosis, treatment, and eventual passing.The discussion also...2025-04-1059 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usSibling Bonds and Grief: Maddee Reflects on Her Sister's Life and Legacy | The Day After Ep. 4Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this heartfelt episode of The Day After, hosts Ashley and CJ engage in a powerful and emotional conversation with their guest, Maddee. The episode delves into the impact of losing Maddee's sister, Tilke, to suicide in January 2022, exploring the complexities of grief, mental health struggles, and the dynamics within a family navigating such a profound loss.Maddee shares how her relationship with her sister was intertwined with both sisterly bonds and a mother-daughter dynamic, given their 16-year age difference. Throughout the episode, Maddee opens...2025-03-2057 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usThe Life-Saving Bond: Shannon's Journey with Martin Francis & Friends | Sit, Lay, Rest Ep. 2Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.The Day After's pet grief series, Sit, Lay, Rest, is back for its second episode! In this episode, hosts Liz Egler and Ashley Infantino welcome guest Shannon, who shares her heartfelt journey of love, loss, and healing through the bond she formed with her pets. Shannon reminisces about her dream of having a dog and how her beloved canine companion, Martin Francis, became a pivotal force in her life, ultimately saving her during a time of crisis. She narrates her experiences with Martin and other pets, including...2025-03-0647 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usWhen Love Finds Its Way Back: Rachel's Story of Loss and Renewal | The Day After Ep. 3Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Rachel, whose story of loss and resilience touches on some of life's most challenging moments. After losing her father at 20 and her mother at 34, Rachel faced another devastating blow when her husband died by suicide while she was five months pregnant.With remarkable candor, Rachel shares how she navigated these profound losses, discussing everything from the complexities of grieving differently from her mother after her father's death, to the unique challenges of pregnancy and early motherhood...2025-02-2056 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usHow Ginger Chose Her Human: A Tale of Love and Loyalty with Kristin | Sit, Lay, Rest Ep. 1Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this episode of The Day After, hosts Liz Egler and Ashley Infantino engage in a heartfelt conversation with guest Kristin. As the first installment in their series "Sit, Lay, Rest," which is dedicated to pet grief, the episode revolves around Kristin's experiences with her German Shepherd dogs, particularly focusing on her first dog, Ginger. Kristin shares the emotional journey of choosing Ginger, the ups and downs of pet ownership, and the eventual heart-wrenching decision of saying goodbye to a beloved pet. The conversation touches on themes...2025-02-0651 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usIntroducing Sit, Lay, Rest: The Day After's New Pet Grief Series | Sit, Lay, Rest Ep. 0Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.A special episode to share some exciting news with you! The Day After Co-Host, CJ Infantino, is joined by a fresh yet familiar voice—Liz Egler. In today's episode, we delve into exciting news about our fan-favorite pet grief series, which is now evolving into a full-time series, Sit, Lay, Rest, dedicated to exploring the complex emotions surrounding the loss of our dear pets.You'll get to know Liz, our new co-host, as she shares her heartfelt connection to the topic and her pa...2025-02-0518 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usBuilding a Resilience Muscle: Blair's Story of Family, Forgiveness, and Healing | The Day After Ep. 2Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Welcome back to another episode of The Day After. In this heartfelt discussion, hosts CJ Infantino and Ashley Infantino are joined by Blair, a woman who has faced significant loss and emerged as a beacon of resilience and strength.Blair shares her poignant story, beginning with her turbulent childhood marked by her father's addiction and her parents' divorce. She dives into how these early experiences shaped her mental health struggles and her path to forgiveness and understanding. Blair's narrative takes us through her journey of...2025-01-2356 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usJournaling Through Grief: Jennifer's Path to Healing After Tremendous Loss | The Day After Ep. 1Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Welcome to premiere of Season 3 of The Day After, the podcast where we explore the deeply personal and often challenging experiences of navigating life after loss. In today's episode, special guest Jennifer joins hosts Ashley Infantino and CJ Infantino to share her poignant journey through grief and the transformative power of journaling.Jennifer delves into her own story, from the tragic loss of her brother 41 years ago to the passing of her mother, beloved husband Bob, and father. Along the way, she critiques the binary...2025-01-091h 07The Day After | Where grief stories connect usHealing Through Adventure: Genna on Living Fully Despite Grief | The Day After Ep. 22Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this heart-rending episode of The Day After, our hosts Ashley Infantino and CJ Infantino welcome Genna to share her journey through grief, trauma, and healing. Genna opens up about the immense pressure and guilt she felt due to societal expectations and how grief has profoundly transformed her identity at a cellular level. She delves into her experiences with somatic therapies like EMDR, which have been pivotal in her emotional healing process.Listeners will hear Genna's raw account of dealing with the sudden loss of...2024-11-211h 03The Day After | Where grief stories connect usMelanie's Path: Healing and Rediscovering Identity After Her Dad's Death, Part 2 | The Day After Ep. 21Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this episode of The Day After, co-hosts CJ and Ashley sit down with Melanie for the second part of an enlightening conversation about forgiveness, self-acceptance, and personal growth. Melanie delves into the challenging process of learning to forgive herself and others, highlighting the significance of grace and the need to accept support from those around us without immediately feeling the urge to reciprocate.The discussion takes a heartfelt turn as Melanie shares her experiences with grief, particularly following the loss of her father and...2024-11-0742 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usMelanie’s Path: Healing and Rediscovering Identity After Her Dad’s Death, Part 1 | The Day After Ep. 20Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this deeply emotive episode of The Day After, hosts CJ and Ashley engage in a heartfelt conversation with their guest, Melanie, about navigating the complexities of grief and spirituality following the loss of a loved one. CJ opens up about embracing personal spirituality and finding persistent connections with those who have passed away through memories and love, which aids in moving forward. The discussion delves into the profound changes in identity and family dynamics that accompany loss, emphasizing the integration of grief into life's j...2024-10-2441 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usDark Humor and Deep Feelings: Healing After Tragedy with Jake | The Day After Ep. 19Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Welcome back to The Day After, a podcast dedicated to sharing stories and navigating grief together. In today's episode, we are joined by stand-up comic Jake.Jake shares an incredible journey through love, loss, and finding light in the darkest of times. He opens up about his relationship with Jen, a fellow comedian who struggled with bipolar disorder and addiction. Her tragic passing in November 2022 left a significant impact on Jake, both personally and professionally.Together with CJ and Ashley, Jake shares his...2024-10-101h 02The Day After | Where grief stories connect usFinding Feathers: Kellie's Emotional Path Through Grief and Healing | The Day After Ep. 18Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this deeply moving episode of The Day After, hosts Ashley Infantino and CJ Infantino dive into an intimate conversation with Kellie, exploring her profound personal journey through grief, loss, and resilience.The episode opens with a light-hearted discussion about the stress and convenience of grocery shopping, touching on the advantages of using delivery services like Instacart. However, the conversation soon takes a poignant turn as Kellie opens up about the deep connection she maintains with her late mother through signs and mediums, particularly feathers...2024-09-2646 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usFinding Light After Loss: Casey's Mission to Honor Her Daughter Zoey | The Day After Ep. 17Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this episode, we delve deep into the heart-wrenching story of Casey, a devoted mother who navigated the nearly impossible journey of losing her young daughter, Zoey, to childhood cancer. Zoey, who battled the disease from the tender age of three, tragically passed away at just five years old on July 4, 2018, leaving behind a legacy of love and resilience that Casey warmly recounts.Casey chronicles the events leading to Zoey's diagnosis, detailing how a seemingly innocent fall at the park quickly spiraled into a devastating...2024-09-1258 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usUnexpected Goodbye: Angela's 19-Day Journey | Ep. 16Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this deeply moving episode, Angela shares her harrowing experience of losing her husband unexpectedly after a mere 19 days from a sudden cancer diagnosis. She recounts the shock of taking him to the hospital for what they thought was appendicitis, only to face a rapid decline and his subsequent passing. Angela talks about the whirlwind of emotions she endured, the immediate need to provide stability for her two young children, and the challenge of grieving while maintaining her role as a project manager. She delves i...2024-08-2954 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usWaving Goodbye: Warren's Tale of Love, Loss, and Finding Purpose | The Day After Ep. 15Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Welcome back to The Day After. Today, we have Warren joining us - the author of the book "Waving Goodbye". Warren share's his deeply personal story of love, loss, and the profound journey of grief.In this episode, Warren opens up about the devastating loss of his wife Lisa to a rare blood cancer, and the overwhelming emotional toll it took on him and his family. He talks about the disbelief, the struggle to envision a future without her, and the all-consuming nature of grief...2024-08-151h 08The Day After | Where grief stories connect usDreaming of Dad: Kennedy's Story of Love, Loss, and Healing Through Therapy | The Day After Ep. 14Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this episode of the The Day After, hosts Ashley Infantino, CJ Infantino, and special guest Kennedy delve into the profound impact of losing a parent and the journey of navigating grief. Kennedy shares her heart-wrenching story of receiving the devastating news of her father's sudden death through a series of phone calls, and the chaotic aftermath that followed as she and her family scrambled to make arrangements amidst their shock and sorrow.As Kennedy recounts her move to Chicago, initially feeling a sense of...2024-08-011h 00The Day After | Where grief stories connect usThe Heartache of Loss and the Journey to Reconnection with Jody | The Day After Ep. 13Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this episode of The Day After, hosts Ashley and CJ welcome Jody to share her personal journey through grief, the challenges of solo parenting, and the healing process following the tragic loss of her husband. This episode dives into the raw and emotional experiences Jody faced after her husband was killed in a workplace violence incident, contrasting with CJ's own journey after losing his wife to breast cancer.Jody and CJ discuss the heartbreaking decisions involved in end-of-life care and the emotional turmoil that...2024-06-2756 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usA Heart of Gratitude: Paula's Path Through Grief | The Day After Ep. 12Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Join hosts CJ and Ashley in this heartfelt episode of The Day After as they sit down with special guest, Paula. Paula opens up about her deeply personal journey through grief after the loss of her beloved husband, sharing the touching stories featured in her popular blog segment, "Martin Mondays," which evolved into a cherished book released on what would have been his 61st birthday.Candidly, Paula discusses the challenge of accurately sharing her late husband's legacy and the therapeutic nature of writing for her a...2024-06-131h 09The Day After | Where grief stories connect usHealing Through Pet Loss: Nicole's Journey with Roger and Beyond | The Day After Ep. 11Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Today's episode concludes our pet grief series! Did you enjoy the series? We'd love to hear from you. Let us know by sending us a message (link above)!Ashley is away this week so CJ is joined by special co-host Elizabeth from episode 8. In this episode of The Day After, CJ & Elizabeth delve deep with Nicole as she shares the complex and heartbreaking experience of losing her cherished companion, Roger.Through raw and vulnerable storytelling, Nicole shares the heart-wrenching moments leading up to R...2024-05-3042 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usRemembering Wilson: Kristina’s Journey from Loss to Loving Goose | The Day After Ep. 10Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.The Day After's special series focused on pet grief continues with this heartfelt episode. Today, we welcome Kristina to share her touching journey of love, loss, and new beginnings with her canine companions. Losing Wilson, a cherished 17-year-old shih tzu mix, was a painful experience for Kristina, leading her down a path of deep reflection and mourning. She discusses the tough decisions around doggy hospice care and the emotional process of coping with Wilson's passing, which includes cherished memories and mementos that continue to provide comfort. 2024-05-2351 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usThe Reality of Pet Grief: Dana and Smitty’s Story | The Day After Ep. 9Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.The Day After's series on pet grief continues in honor of National Pet Month! In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the emotional journey of Dana, who shares her experiences of dealing with the grief of losing her beloved dog, Smitty, to heart disease. Throughout the conversation, hosts CJ Infantino and Ashley Infantino explore the profound impact of pet loss and the often underappreciated depth of mourning that accompanies it.Dana opens up about the challenges she faced during the health decline of her dog...2024-05-1657 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usThe Life and Love of Iz: Elizabeth's Insights on Pet Loss | The Day After Ep. 8Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this poignant installment of our ongoing series focused on pet grief, hosts CJ and Ashley engage in a deep and meaningful conversation with their guest, Elizabeth, about the intricacies of mourning the loss of a beloved pet. Elizabeth brings to light her personal experiences surrounding the death of her dog, Isabel "Iz", who was not just a pet but a significant member of her family, providing immense companionship and unconditional love.Throughout the episode, Elizabeth shares powerful insights on the need for physical closeness...2024-05-0937 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usBeyond Goodbye: Exploring Pet Loss and Recovery with Ashley | The Day After Ep. 7Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this deeply moving episode of The Day After, we are joined by guest Ashley W. who shares her heartfelt journey of grief following the loss of her beloved dog, Simba. This episode marks the beginning of a month-long series dedicated to exploring pet grief, a topic often overlooked and minimized in society.Throughout the episode, Ashley discusses the complex emotions surrounding euthanasia, the loneliness of grieving a pet, and the societal challenges that come with acknowledging this type of loss. She details the anticipatory...2024-05-0259 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usMedical Assistance in Dying (MAID): Cynthia's Perspective on Love, Goodbyes, and Moving Forward | The Day After Ep. 6Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Welcome back to The Day After, where powerful storytelling meets human connection. Today's episode features our hosts CJ and Ashley in an intimate conversation with our guest, Cynthia, who shares her transformative experience with the pathos of life's unpredictabilityIn this deeply moving episode, Cynthia reveals how parenthood shifted her approach to risk assessment, making her more conservative in decision-making for the sake of her children. She expresses the complicated emotions of feeling out of place in widow groups due to her age and experience, p...2024-04-181h 25The Day After | Where grief stories connect usUnspoken Grief: Ashley on the Taboo of Pregnancy Loss | The Day After Ep. 5Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Welcome to a heartfelt and deeply moving episode of The Day After. Today's guest is Ashley, who bravely shares her journey through the heartache of pregnancy loss and the resilience that followed. Ashley's experience shines a light on the often unspoken grief that accompanies such a loss and the loneliness that can permeate every aspect of life in its wake.Months after her 14-week pregnancy ended abruptly, Ashley found herself grappling with a delayed response to grieving. A conversation with a close friend inspired her...2024-04-041h 03The Day After | Where grief stories connect usFamily Shadows: Miriam's Introspective Dive into Grief and Growth | The Day After Ep. 4Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Welcome back to another episode of The Day After!In this episode, we are joined by Miriam, who opens her heart to us, sharing her journey through the shadow of loss and the struggle to find light after the death of her beloved mother. Miriam's candid recollection offers us a window into the often unspoken turbulence of grief—how the absence of a parent can shape our lives, decisions, and relationships.Miriam reflects on the harsh reality of her mother's passing at 56, co...2024-03-211h 15The Day After | Where grief stories connect usKatie and the Power of Presence: Walking with Grief and Love | The Day After Ep. 3Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Welcome back! Today, we're diving deep into the often untouched waters of grief with our guest Katie. Katie shares her journey through the murky depths of loss starting with a breakup that left her with her challenging but beloved Tibetan mastiff, Freya. After Freya's passing, Katie confronts an avalanche of suppressed grief, including the unprocessed loss of her father.With raw honesty, our hosts CJ and Ashley, resonate with Katie's experiences, reflecting on their own struggles with loss and the intrinsic need to redefine r...2024-03-0746 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usStage to Solace: Melanie's Shift from Performing to Healing After Loss | The Day After Ep. 2Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Welcome to another episode of The Day After. Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with Melanie, who opens up about the harrowing experience of losing her partner, Michael, to a rapid battle with pancreatic cancer.In today’s conversation, Melanie touches on the overwhelming emotions of becoming a caregiver, facing the finality of her husband’s diagnosis, and the intense grief that followed his passing. But this episode is not just a story of loss; it’s also one of resilience. We’ll explore...2024-02-2256 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usThe impact of service: Kim Murray & The Widow Squad | The Day After Ep. 1Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In today's episode, Kim emphasizes the fulfillment derived from service to others and the origins of the Widow Squad. Kim shares the challenges faced in dealing with her grief while working to be in service to others. To find out more about the work Kim is doing, head over to the Widow Squad or find her on their podcast and YouTube channel. A personal note from the hosts: After much reflection, we've decided that this season of "The Day After" will be our f...2024-02-0846 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usA Year in Review: Unpacking Grief and Building Community | The Day After Ep. 27Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Join hosts, CJ Infantino and Ashley Infantino, for a heartfelt look back at their inaugural year creating a space to change the global conversation on grief. In this season finale, CJ & Ashley share their vision for the future, including expanding The Day After to create a network to support various forms of grief.They reflect on their personal journeys, the therapeutic power of shared stories, and how the podcast has shaped their lives and those of their listeners. The episode features discussions on the emotional...2024-01-2545 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usThe Art of Grieving and Living: Cesar's Insight | The Day After Ep. 26Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Welcome back to The Day After!Today, we’re joined by Cesar who opens up about the complexities of self-care in the face of adversity. Cesar candidly shares his struggles with asking for help, throwing light on the importance of recognizing our own needs. We discuss the transformative power of loss and how it shapes our approach to life and parenting.Cesar's powerful story is one of heartache and love, stretching from the memories of his mother's sacrifice to his daughter Lucia's challenging in...2024-01-1143 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usDimitrios' Path Through Mourning and Fatherhood | The Day After Ep. 25Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Welcome back to The Day After. Today's episode holds a profoundly personal journey, one of heartache, resilience, and the quest for healing. We are honored to have Dimitrios with us, who is bravely opening up for the first time to an audience beyond his close circle about the loss of his mother to a 10 year battle with cancer and how it reshaped his entire family dynamic from his early teens into adulthood.Dimitrios touches on the heavy mantle of responsibility he shouldered as the 'rock...2023-12-2846 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usUnited in Sorrow, Growing in Empathy: Gina's Lessons from Loss | The Day After Ep. 24Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this heartfelt episode The Day After, hosts CJ & Ashley engage in an intimate conversation with Gina, who shares her deeply personal journey of loss, resilience, and hope. They unpack the emotional upheaval following Gina's mother's diagnosis with stage four pancreatic cancer, the family's division on treatment options, and the collective commitment to never leave her side during her final months.Listeners will be moved by the family's anecdotes of joy and unity amidst pain, and the poignant transition they endured after the matriarch's passing...2023-12-1452 minThe Day After | Where grief stories connect usFrom Italy to India: Juhi's Emotional Voyage After a Tragic Loss | The Day After Ep. 23Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.Welcome back to another episode of The Day After. Today, we're diving deep into a poignant story of loss, love, and the complexities of dealing with grief across continents. Our guest, Juhi, shares her heart-wrenching experience of receiving the devastating news of her mother’s sudden passing while on vacation in Italy. Amidst the turmoil, Juhi had to confront the logistical nightmare of securing an emergency visa while abroad to travel to India—navigating bureaucracy with a two-year-old daughter and nanny in tow.Throughout the epis...2023-11-301h 06The Day After | Where grief stories connect usEmbracing Signs: Kim's Story of Messages from Beyond and New Beginnings | The Day After Ep 22Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners.In this emotionally charged episode of The Day After, CJ Infantino and Ashley Infantino are joined by guest Kim, who shares her tragic yet inspiring journey through grief and loss. Kim's husband was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, and she opens up about the difficult decisions they made as a family, including when and how to tell their children about his impending death.Kim bravely recounts the heartbreaking moments leading up to her husband's passing and the profound impact it had on her and their...2023-11-091h 00