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Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 17 - 14 Marathons n Counting: Emily Abbate’s Powerful Story of Wellness, Hurdles & HustleWhat does it take to transform your life—mentally, physically, and emotionally? Meet Emily Abbate: 14-time marathoner, top wellness coach, former SELF Magazine editor, and host of the wildly popular podcast Hurdle.In this inspiring interview, Emily opens up about:✔️ The pivotal moment that sparked her transformation✔️ What 14 marathons have taught her about life✔️ Why she started Hurdle and how it became a movement✔️ Her mission to help women live healthier, happier, more motivated lives✔️ How she manages burnout, body image, and balance in the wellness world💬 Whether you’re chasing your first mile or...2025-07-2454 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 16 - Rick Barry Unfiltered: NBA Legend on His Legacy & Today’s GameNBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry joins us for a raw, unfiltered conversation about his legendary career, why he still doesn’t get the respect he deserves, and how the modern NBA compares to the game he dominated.🏆 From leading the NCAA, ABA, and NBA in scoring to winning a championship with the Golden State Warriors, Barry’s legacy is unmatched — and he's not afraid to tell it like it is.🎙️ You don’t want to miss this basketball masterclass from one of the greatest to ever do it.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments & don’...2025-07-1754 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 15 - Inside the FIRST-EVER Arlington INDYCAR Grand Prix 🏁 | President Tells AllHistory is being made in Texas. The first-ever Arlington INDYCAR Grand Prix is here — and we’ve got the inside scoop. In this episode, we sit down with President [Insert Name] of Penske Entertainment to break down how this landmark event came together, what makes Arlington the new racing hotspot, and why this race could become a cornerstone of the INDYCAR calendar.We cover:🏎️ How Arlington landed its first-ever INDYCAR Grand Prix🔥 Behind-the-scenes decisions and planning🎤 What fans can expect on and off the track📅 Will this become a forever race?This episode is a...2025-07-1054 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 14 - Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Truth Behind the Hype 📖🎙️ NEW EPISODE: The Rise of Caitlin Clark — Revealed by the Man Who Wrote the BookIn this exclusive conversation, we sit down with author and journalist Howard Megdal, who just released Becoming Caitlin Clark, the definitive deep-dive into the roots, rise, and revolution of the WNBA’s newest icon.From her earliest games in Iowa gyms to becoming the face of women’s basketball on the global stage, Howard uncovers the unknown stories, challenges, and decisions that shaped Caitlin Clark into a generational superstar.📘 Hear the behind-the-scenes of writing the book🏀 How Iowa and women’s hoops...2025-07-0954 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 13 - Why Phillies Fans Might Be the Most Loyal (and Wild) in BaseballIn Episode 13 of Behind the Sport, we sit down with author and Philly sports lifer Kevin Reavy to unpack what makes Philadelphia Phillies fans the most fiercely loyal, brutally honest, and emotionally invested fan base in Major League Baseball.From heartbreaks to home-field advantage, Kevin shares stories from his new book that captures the spirit, scars, and soul of being a Phillies fan.🧢 Why do fans still show up after 100+ years of letdowns?🔥 What makes Citizens Bank Park the loudest in the league?💔 Are the losses just as important as the wins?If you’...2025-06-2654 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 12 - 25 Years Later: The Tiger Slam’s Untold Stories 🐅⛳In Episode 12 of Behind the Sport (BTS), we sit down with Brody Miller, veteran golf writer for The Athletic, to dive into his brand-new book commemorating the 25th anniversary of one of the most iconic achievements in sports history: The Tiger Slam.Tiger Woods did the impossible — winning four consecutive majors across two seasons. Brody breaks down why this run was so much more than just trophies, what people still get wrong about it, and the stories from behind the scenes that fans never got to hear… until now.📘 Inside the episode:Why Tiger’s 2000–20...2025-06-2054 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 11 - F1...UFL...NBA | Three Sports, One EpisodeWe’re back with a stacked episode featuring powerful stories, fresh perspectives, and straight-up sports talk:🔥 Michael Sawyer returns to dive into Fast & Intense (FI) and give us the inside scoop on the new film that’s got fans hyped — action, inspiration, and everything in between.🏈 Then we sit down with Momo Sanogo, UFL athlete and former Ole Miss standout, to talk about his journey, the grind of spring football, and what’s next in his pro career.🏀 And to wrap it up, we chop it up with Niko Bifsas for a round of NBA talk — pla...2025-06-0554 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 10 - What Playing in the CFL Is REALLY Like 👀 w/ Titus WallIn Episode 10 of Behind the Sport (BTS), we sit down with former CFL defensive back Titus Wall for an unfiltered conversation about what it's really like to play professional football in Canada.From the grind of making a roster, to the differences between the CFL and NFL, to what life is like off the field — Titus doesn’t hold back. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the CFL, this episode is for you.🔥 Topics we cover:The reality of CFL contracts and payLife as an Americ...2025-05-2954 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 9 - NBA Playoff Chaos & Inside the Life of an NFL AgentIn this episode of Behind the Sport, we’re bringing the heat from the hardwood to the front office! 🔥First up, our hoops insider Niko Bifsas breaks down all the latest 2025 NBA Playoff action — the clutch moments, breakout stars, and which teams have that championship DNA 🏀. Who’s rising? Who’s folding under pressure? Niko’s got all the takes.Then, we shift gears and sit down with veteran sports agent Scott Casterline, whose client list includes some of the NFL’s most legendary names. He shares what it’s really like negotiating at the highest level, how t...2025-05-2254 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 8 - From Deion Sanders to Inner Greatness: Jean-Jacques Taylor & Jim MurphyIn this Behind the Sport (BTS) exclusive, legendary journalist Jean-Jacques Taylor joins the show to talk about his remarkable career, the influence of Deion Sanders, and what Prime Time means—not just to the game, but to his own family.Then, we shift gears with performance coach and best-selling author Jim Murphy, who breaks down the principles behind his powerful book, Inner Excellence, and how elite athletes master the mental game.Whether you're a sports fanatic, a mindset junkie, or just love powerful storytelling, this episode will change how you see sports—from the locker room...2025-05-2154 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 7 - SPORTS SHOWDOWN: The Biggest Stories & Boldest TakesIn this jam-packed episode, we’re diving into ALL THINGS SPORTS! 🏈🏀⚾️⚽️ From the latest NBA Playoffs action to the impact of social media in today’s sports world, we’re covering it all. Plus, we’re breaking down the hottest moves in the College Football Transfer Portal and so much more!🔥 Topics Covered:✅ NBA Playoffs – Who’s rising and who’s falling?✅ Social Media in Sports – How it’s changing the game✅ College Football Transfer Portal – Biggest winners and losers✅ Bold predictions and key matchups✅ Listener Q&A and hot takesSpecial Guests: Justin Emert, Jacob Byerly, a...2025-05-0954 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 6 – Racetracks & Diamonds: Breaking Barriers in F1 and Baseball 🏁⚾What do Formula One and Negro League Baseball have in common? Way more than you’d expect.This week on Behind the Sport, we’re digging deep into the stories of athletes who defied the odds and redefined history.🏎️ Michael Sawyer, author of the definitive new Lewis Hamilton biography, breaks down the barriers Hamilton faced as the only Black driver in F1—and how his story reflects a bigger struggle in elite sports.⚾ Gerald Early, cultural critic and author of Play Harder, joins us to celebrate the overlooked legends of the Negro Leagues and examine h...2025-05-0254 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 5 - Behind the Sport NBA Playoff Chaos & Coaching the GOAT Simone Biles’!🏀🤸♀️ In this episode of Behind the Sport, we’re talking buzzer-beaters and backflips—literally.First up, we break down all the latest NBA Playoff action with hoops analyst Niko Bifsas. From breakout stars to playoff surprises, we’ve got hot takes and deeper insights you won’t hear anywhere else.Then, we flip the script and head into the world of gymnastics greatness, sitting down with Simone Biles’ head coach to talk about what it really takes to train the GOAT. From pressure-packed moments to behind-the-scenes stories, this is a convo you don’t want to miss.🔥 Don’t f...2025-04-2454 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 4 - Behind The Sport Friday Night Lights Meets Collector’s ParadiseIn this episode of Behind the Sport, we’re diving deep into the heart of Texas football and the world of rare sports collectibles!First, we sit down with a representative behind Dave Campbell’s Texas Football—the legendary name that’s been telling the stories of high school football heroes for generations. From the evolution of live-streaming games to putting future NFL stars on the map, they’re doing more than covering the game—they’re changing it.Then, we switch gears and talk to the owner of a sports collector shop with some of the wildest...2025-04-2354 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 3 – Behind the Sport "MVPs & Behind the Lens"In this week’s episode of Behind the Sport, hosts Giovanna Scroggins and Niko Bifsas kick things off by naming their MVPs of the Week—highlighting the athletes making major waves on and off the field.Then, we go behind the lens with rising sports photographer Shianne Corley, who shares what it’s like being a woman breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. From snapping sideline shots to capturing career-defining moments, Shianne opens up about the hustle, the pressure, and the passion it takes to make her mark in sports media.⚡️ It’s about perspective, access, and...2025-04-1154 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 1 | Behind the Sport: The Real MVP + NFL Royalty 🏈👑📸Welcome to the premiere of Behind the Sport – the show that pulls back the curtain on the stories behind the headlines.In our first episode, we’re kicking things off with two powerful conversations that spotlight the unsung game-changers in the world of sports.First up, we talk with Nick Douglas, creator of Real MVP, a platform and movement dedicated to honoring the people behind athletes’ success — from moms and mentors to coaches and community builders. We explore the real meaning of value in sports and why the spotlight often misses those who make greatness possible...2025-04-1154 min
Behind the Sport Show (BTS)🎙️ Episode 2 – Behind the Sport "The Real MVPs + Mind of a DB"In this episode of Behind the Sport, we spotlight the people and stories behind the highlights.📸 First up, we sit down with Nurielle Auguste, founder of The Real MVP, to talk about why the people behind the athletes—moms, dads, coaches, and caregivers—deserve their flowers too. She shares her mission to honor those who make greatness possible.🏈 Then, we go deep with Steven Parker II, former NFL defensive back and Oklahoma Sooner standout. From growing up in a military household, to shining at OU, to navigating the highs and lows of the NFL with teams like...2025-04-1154 min