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I Played, Too Nancy Kiner (granddaughter of Ralph Kiner)George Washington gymnast Nancy Kiner, whose grandfather Ralph Kiner is a MLB Hall of Famer, joins the show. She talks about working with former US Olympic gymnast Chris Waller and winning the beam as a high school senior at Waller's Heart of a Champion Meet, spending the summer interning for the Washington Nationals, being a photographer, having her work displayed in the El Segundo(CA) Museum of Art, the importance of mental health, how Covid affected her ability to practice, being an athlete in Pittsburgh where her grandfather made his name, transferring to GW, her love of the band N...

2025-10-0142 min

I Played, Too Cassidy Boyer (cousin of Freddie Freeman and sister of Carson Branstine)This week, former tennis player Cassidy Boyer, whose cousin Freddie Freeman is a nine-time MLB All-Star and a two-time World Series champion and whose sister Carson Branstine currently plays on the WTA Tour, joins the show. Cassidy talks about originally committing to Utah State, playing her sister Constance in juniors, how transferring to UC-Irvine led her to meeting her future husband Markus, going to Wimbledon and meeting Roger Federer, being a mother, her close relationship to her sisters, going to Game 1 of the 2024 World Series where her cousin Freddie hit a game-winning Grand Slam, her and her husband's company R...

2025-09-0342 min

I Played, Too Tyler Cox (son of Richard Cox)This week college baseball player Tyler Cox, whose father is Tony-award nominated actor Richard Cox, joins the show. Tyler talks about how his baseball path has taken him from California to New Hampshire to Texas, playing at Globe Life Field for the Big XII tournament, being an Angels fan and getting to see the impact of Shohei Ohtani, how to marry the new and old schools of thought in baseball when it comes to analytics, the burger battle between Whataburger and In-N-Out, knowing actor Al Pacino, how he learned to juggle, and lots more. Tune in now!***Th...

2025-08-1345 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 91- Understanding the New York State FairThis week we take a trip to visit the oldest state fair in the United States, that s right we're headed to the Great New York State Fair! We cover a LOT of ground this episode, from Dairy Queens, to daredevils, and derechos, Rob and Jim examine what makes this fair so great. Miraculously, they also have stumbled upon a topic that can only be rivaled by canals when it comes to Rob's fanatical devotion.As always, if you want to suggest a topic for future episode, leave us a 5 star rating, write a...

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I Played, Too Jaden Sheffield (son of Gary Sheffield; grandnephew of Dwight Gooden)Baseball player Jaden Sheffield, whose father Gary Sheffield is a nine-time MLB All-Star and whose great uncle is former Cy Young winner Dwight Gooden, joins the show. Jaden talks about playing against his brother Noah in a game vs Florida State, his close relationship with his dad, the advice he received from Jazz Chisholm Jr., his favorite professor at Georgetown, going viral for being ejected in a summer league game and what he learned from it, how Covid affected and changed his recruiting process, the reason he stopped playing football, and much more. Tune in now!***This...

2025-07-0941 min

I Played, Too Bill Mikkelson (father of Meaghan Mikkelson and Brendan Mikkelson)This week, former NHL defenseman Bill Mikkelson, whose daughter Meaghan Mikkelson won 2 Olympic gold medals for Canada and whose son Brendan Mikkelson played in the NHL and has been a guest on the podcast, joins the show. Bill talks about playing for two expansion franchises in the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals, owning the worst single-season plus/minus rating in NHL history, growing up in a town of less than 200 in Manitoba, how he met his wife Betsy, how he got his post-hockey job at IBM, his upcoming trip to Colorado, playing with players like Harry Howell, Jean...

2025-06-2548 min

I Played, Too Trey Young (cousin of Vince Young)Former Utah Valley University basketball player and current assistant Trey Young, whose cousin Vince Young led the University of Texas to the 2005 National Title, joins the show. Trey talks about how he originally got to Utah Valley as a player, how beating Rice as a player eventually led to becoming a grad assistant at VCU, a family trip to watch his cousin play in the Rose Bowl, the importance of both connections and relationships, playing in Australia, his love of baseball, playing for his dad in middle school, and much more. Tune in now!!...

2025-05-2843 min

I Played, Too Chayse Primeau (son of Keith Primeau; nephew of Wayne Primeau; brother of Cayden Primeau)Chayse Primeau, whose father Keith Primeau is a former NHL All-Star and whose uncle Wayne Primeau has been a guest on the podcast, joins the show. Chayse talks about playing college hockey at both Nebraska-Omaha and Notre Dame, how competitive the Primeau family is, playing with his brother Cayden in both high school and in the USHL with Lincoln, going to a Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Oregon Ducks college football game, overcoming injuries, being a big Toronto Blue Jays fan, now working in finance, and lots more. Tune in now!If you would like to support the podcast mo...

2025-05-1439 min

I Played, Too Natalie Glenn (daughter of Terry Glenn)This week indoor and beach volleyball player Natalie Glenn, whose father is former NFL wide receiver Terry Glenn, joins the show. Natalie talks her college career going from Minnesota to Long Beach State, losing her father in an automobile accident and overcoming all the trauma associated with it, how she lost then regained her love of volleyball, her love of the TV show Abbott Elementary, differences between indoor and beach volleyball, being partners on the court with her mother, playing multiple sports growing up, and lots more. Tune in now!If you would like to support the p...

2025-04-3040 min

I Played, Too Kelly Carlin-McCall (daughter of George Carlin)This week podcast host and writer Kelly Carlin-McCall, whose father George Carlin is an legendary stand-up comedian, joins the show. Kelly talks about her Humans on the Verge podcast, working with director Judd Apatow, being at Summerfest in Milwaukee with her parents, donating her dad's archives to the National Comedy Center, her memoir "A Carlin Home Companion," how she met comedian Paul Provenza which led her to talent produce "The Green Room," George telling her the sun has exploded, and much more. Tune in now! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, g...

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I Played, Too Nikka Graff Lanzarone (daughter of Ilene Graff and Ben Lanzarone)This week Broadway and theater actress Nikka Graff Lanzarone, whose mother is Broadway and tv actress Ilene Graff and whose father Ben Lanzarone was a composer and pianist, joins the show. Nikka talks about playing Velma Kelly in "Chicago" on Broadway, her one-woman show "Hero Worship," having and writing about battles with depression, the important advice she's received from her parents, co-hosting the podcast "Only Dead Inside," her love of Mel Brooks movies, why "All That Jazz" is her favorite movie, her father passing away in 2024, the reasons she loves New York, and much more. Tune in now! (This episode wa...

2025-02-0547 min

I Played, Too Jared Van Der Beek (brother of James Van Der Beek)This week former college baseball player Jared Van Der Beek, whose brother James Van Der Beek starred in Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues, joins the show. Jared talks about playing college baseball at Vermont, acting with his brother growing up, overcoming concussions in high school, a family trip to the Caribbean when he was a child, his Pathway2Healing practice which blends Eastern and Western medicines to reduce pain for patients, meeting Gwyneth Paltrow, having a bit of a sweet tooth, winning a big game in the state playoffs as a high school quarterback, and much more! Tune in n...

2025-01-2247 min

I Played, Too Lauren Harrison (sister of Christian Harrison)Volleyball player Lauren Harrison, whose brother Christian Harrison was a multi-sport athlete in Georgia, joins the show. She talks about playing abroad in Switzerland and getting the opportunity to see the country, her favorite matches from playing at Baylor, tearing her ACL, the memories of her grandmother's garden from growing up, the meaning behind her first tattoo, the reason behind her transferring to Baylor, her fandom of Love is Blind on Netflix, and much more. Tune in now! (Episode was taped in November 2024 prior to her release from the San Diego Mojo) If you would like to support the podcast m...

2025-01-0842 min

I Played, Too Darius Rice (nephew of Jerry Rice)This week, former Miami Hurricanes basketball player Darius Rice, whose uncle is NFL legend Jerry Rice, joins the show. Darius talks about upsetting UConn back in 2003, stories with NBA greats like Shaquille O'Neal, Gary Payton and Yao Ming, why his NBA career never materialized, getting to hang out with Luther Campbell (aka Uncle Luke) of 2 Live Crew, playing in unique places like Malaysia and the Philippines, losing his father Tom to kidney disease, meeting Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, playing in the McDonald's All-American Game, his recent induction into the Miami Hurricanes Hall of Fame, being a high school coa...

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I Played, Too Alex Alonso (brother of Pete Alonso)This week former college lacrosse player Alex Alonso, whose brother is four-time MLB All-Star Pete Alonso, joins the show. Alex talks about his interest in sports starting at a young age, the advice he got from his brother Pete, a terrible knee injury right before the start of his senior season at Queens University but his determination to come back from it, a family trip to Alaska, his LinkedIn newsletter "Business Secrets," living on the Gulf coast of Florida and having to face Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the important of mental clarity and preparation not just in athletics b...

2024-12-0443 min

I Played, Too Vaughan Anoa'i (niece of Roman Reigns, Rikishi and Yokozuna, cousin of The Usos, Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu)This week Georgetown volleyball middle blocker Vaughan Anoa'i, whose wrestling relatives include Roman Reigns, The Usos, Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Rikishi, Umaga, Black Pearl, Afa, and Sika, joins the show. Vaughan talks about why she chose Georgetown, Vaughan's Block Back Pledge which donates $25 for every block, her family trips to the Dominican Republic, wanting to go law school once her volleyball career is over, being a role model for younger players in volleyball, attending Wrestlemania in Philadelphia, how Covid affected her recruiting process, how close she is with her parents and extended family, winning back-to-back Gold medals at USA J...

2024-11-2045 min

I Played, Too John Cox (cousin of Kobe Bryant)Former Venezuelan Olympic basketball player and current La Salle assistant coach John Cox, whose cousin is former 18-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant, joins the show. Coach Cox talks about representing Venezuela in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, playing games of one-on-one with his cousin Kobe, his time in college playing for San Francisco(where his dad "Chubby" Cox also played), a fan trying to invade the huddle during a road game at Gonzaga, competing for Venezuela in the 2015 Olympic qualifying tournament and beating Canada to win it, having to improve his decision-making as a pro p...

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I Played, Too Aaron David Gleason (grandson of Monty Hall; son of Joanna Gleason)Musician, songwriter and current member of the band Pleasantville, Aaron David Gleason, whose grandfather Monty Hall was the host of the iconic game show Let's Make A Deal and whose mother is Tony Award-winning actress Joanna Gleason, joins the show. Aaron talks about how Pleasantville came about, the important advice both his grandfather and parents each gave him, Pleasantville's debut album "These Embers," what he learned two decades ago as a member of the band The Midnight Radio, working with his mother on his one-man show "Come Hell or High Water," how New York "healed" him, making his first...

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I Played, Too Roy Campanella III (grandson of Roy Campanella; son of Roy Campanella II)Composer and audio editor Roy Campanella III, whose grandfather Roy Campanella is a former Brooklyn Dodgers legend who's in the Baseball Hall of Fame, and whose father is tv and film director Roy Campanella II, joins the show. Roy talks about the artists and composers that have made an impact on him, his creative process as a composer, what he learned from his grandfather's struggles after being tragically paralyzed in a car accident that ended his career, getting to see the "casino towns" of the US while selling merchandise for Engelbert Humperdinck, the importance of inspiration, why his 6th bi...

2024-10-1646 min

I Played, Too Luca Fantilli (brother of Adam Fantilli)This week Michigan defenseman Luca Fantilli, whose brother Adam Fantilli is a former Hobey Baker winner as college hockey's best player and current member of the Columbus Blue Jackets, joins the show. Luca talks playing hockey for the Wolverines, his family's summer trip to Italy, getting to play both junior hockey and a season at Michigan with Adam, attending the Pittsburgh Penguins development camp in 2023, his favorite restaurants in Ann Arbor, his close relationship to his family, the rivalries with Michigan State and Ohio State, watching a football game in The Big House and so much more! Tune in...

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I Played, Too Isaac Nurse (nephew of Donovan McNabb; brother of Sarah Nurse; cousin to Kia Nurse and Darnell Nurse)This week, hockey player Isaac Nurse joins the show. Isaac talks about playing at the University of New Brunswick which includes going unbeaten in 2023-2024 and winning back-to-back University Cup championships, being from such an athletic family(some of his relatives include Donovan McNabb, Kia, Sarah and Darnell Nurse) winning an OHL title with his hometown Hamilton Bulldogs, car rides with his family going to games, his final season of junior hockey being cut short due to Covid, attending Dallas Stars development camp in 2023, signing with the Florida Everblades in the ECHL, and more. Tune in now! I...

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I Played, Too Neil Villapiano (nephew of Phil Villapiano)This week on the I Played, Too podcast, hockey writer and The Devils State of Mind podcast host Neil Villapiano, whose uncle Phil Villapiano was a four-time Pro Bowl linebacker and was a member of the Oakland Raiders Super Bowl XI-winning team, joins the show. Neil talks about how his love of hockey and the New Jersey Devils began, his family's homemade wine making, playing a year of high school hockey as a goaltender, writing for The Hockey Writers and FanSided, his favorite NHL goalie mask, some of his favorite interviews, being the public address announcer for several teams, the i...

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I Played, Too Connor Krug (grandson of Dick Vitale)Duke tennis player Connor Krug, whose grandfather is the legendary ESPN college basketball voice Dick Vitale, joins the show. Connor talks about meeting his idol Roger Federer at Wimbledon, losing to his brother Jake and not getting the poster he wanted, playing doubles with Ben Shelton in juniors, his biggest wins in junior and college tennis, Durham being a foodie town, what he's learned from watching his grandfather's battle with cancer, the close relationship he still has with his junior coaches, and much more. Tune in now! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go...

2024-09-0440 min

I Played, Too Matt Gaudreau (brother of Johnny Gaudreau) (this episode originally aired in June 2024, prior to his passing)Former hockey player and current junior hockey coach Matt Gaudreau, whose brother is 7-time NHL All-Star and former Hobey Baker winner Johnny Gaudreau, joins the show. Matt talks about just how close the Gaudreau family is, playing college hockey at Boston College, growing up in a small town in southern New Jersey, the advice Stanley Cup Winner and US Olympian John LeClair gave him, playing in and winning the Beanpot tournament, playing in Sweden, being a coach with the Philadelphia Rebels of the NAHL, and much more. Tune in now!! ****This episode originally aired i...

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I Played, Too Wayne Primeau (brother of Keith Primeau; uncle of Cayden Primeau)Former NHL player Wayne Primeau, whose brother Keith Primeau is a former NHL All-Star and nephew Cayden Primeau is currently a goalie for the Montreal Canadiens, joins the show. Wayne talks about scoring a goal in the 1999 Stanley Cup Finals, fighting his brother in the first NHL game they played against each other, being teammates with players like Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Zdeno Chara, Dominik Hasek, Martin St. Louis among others, his love of box lacrosse and his trip to England as a kid for it, being part of a trade for Joe Thornton, playing for coaches like John...

2024-08-2847 min

I Played, Too Beau Johnson (son of Charles Johnson; brother of Brandon Johnson)Georgia Southern sixth-year Tight End Beau Johnson, whose father Charles Johnson was a member of the 1997 World Series champion Florida Marlins and whose brother Brandon Johnson plays wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, joins the show. Beau talks about his time at Georgia Southern, wanting to open up his own restaurant after graduation, seeing his mom perform the National Anthem prior to a Marlins game, catching two touchdown passes vs UMass and being named to the Freshman All-American watch list, being homesick early on at Georgia Southern, the importance of family, what he learned in high school from former...

2024-08-1430 min

I Played, Too Carl Klingberg (brother of John Klingberg)Swedish hockey player Carl Klingberg, brother of former NHL All-Star John Klingberg, joins the show. Carl talks about playing internationally for Sweden and winning the 2017 World Championships, winning back-to-back titles with Zug in the Swiss League, his close but competitive relationship with John, playing a season with the KHL in Russia, coming back to Sweden in 2023 to play for Frölunda, traveling to Albania and Italy over the summer, the Swedish Christmas tradition of watching Donald Duck on December 24th, scoring his first NHL goal with Winnipeg, and so much more. Tune in now!!! If...

2024-08-0745 min

I Played, Too Jake Maurice (son of Paul Maurice)Jake Maurice, the radio and tv voice of the Florida Everblades, whose father Paul Maurice is the coach of the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, joins the show. Jake talks about the Everblades' 2024 Kelly Cup-winning run, spending two years in the Panthers organization with his dad, how he got his start doing play-by-play, the ultimate goal of calling NHL games one day, tips on how to build trust and chemistry with both a player as well as an analyst, some of his other duties with the Everblades in addition to doing play-by-play, the importance of sleep and handling...

2024-07-2431 min

I Played, Too Keith Kessinger (son of Don Kessinger)Former Ole Miss and Cincinnati Reds baseball player Keith Kessinger, whose father Don Kessinger was a six-time MLB All-Star with the Chicago Cubs joins the show. Keith talks about getting his first hit in the big leagues, the role Barry Larkin played in getting the ball from his first home run, the advice former MLB All-Star Wally Moon gave him, getting to face Orel Hershiser and getting a hit, playing a season at Ole Miss with his younger brother Kevin, growing up in Memphis and his favorite BBQ spot there, being at head coach at Carson-Newman and Arkansas State...

2024-07-1749 min

I Played, Too John Roddick (brother of Andy Roddick)Former tennis player and current Auburn assistant coach John Roddick, whose brother is 2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick, joins the show. John talks about practicing against Andre Agassi, Jim Courier and Aaron Krickstein, coaching his brother Andy for three years, playing in college against future stars James Blake and Bob and Mike Bryan, what impressed him most about working with Mardy Fish, the importance of playing multiple sports at a young age, coaching Oklahoma to three straight national championship appearances, how he ended up in his current role at Auburn, and much more. Tune in now! If y...

2024-07-0333 min

I Played, Too Domi Hasek (daughter of Dominik Hasek)Domi Hasek, lead singer of the band We Are Domi and whose father is Hall of Fame goaltender Dominik Hasek, joins the show. Domi talks about performing at Eurovision 2022, how the band got chosen as the Czech representative for Eurovision 2022, appearing on the Czech version of America's Got Talent as a teenager, going to the recent World's Hockey Championships in Czechia, attending university in Leeds and meeting her current We Are Domi band mates there, the impact COVID had on the band, who the best monopoly player in the band, living in Prague, and much more! Tune in now!!

2024-06-1952 min

I Played, Too Nikki Gentile (granddaughter of Jim Gentile)Former college softball player and coach Nikki Gentile, granddaughter of former multi-time MLB All-Star Jim Gentile, joins the show. She talks about her love of softball, the recruiting process, playing college softball at both Iowa and then Coe College, her love of the pogo stick growing up, being a "dumpster raccoon" when it comes to food, her life-long love of fashion and why fit is so important, coaching at Solano CC as well as Academy of Art University in San Francisco, the importance of mental health and much more. If you would like to...

2024-06-1249 min

I Played, Too Marty Nanne (son of Lou Nanne)This week, former hockey player and NHL scout Marty Nanne, whose father is former Olympian and later GM of the Minnesota North Stars, Lou Nanne, joins the show. Marty talks about playing college hockey for Minnesota, the neck injury that ended his playing career, why he loved playing for Darryl Sutter in the minors, some of his favorite golf courses, caddying for Bobby Orr, scouting for the Florida Panthers and Minnesota Wild, running his own estate planning and succession company, and much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify fo...

2024-05-2950 min

I Played, Too TJ Cline (son of Nancy Lieberman) Part OneThis week basketball player TJ Cline, whose mother is Nancy Lieberman, joins the show. TJ talks about being in Israel when extremists attacked the country in October of 2023, how he made it out of the country, playing basketball in Turkey, Serbia, Andorra and Spain, why he enjoys Tel Aviv, Valencia and Malaga, the differences between the European and American styles of basketball, and much more. Tune in now!! ***There was an unexpected time constraint combined with some audio issues, so please forgive the brevity of this episode*** If you...

2024-05-2218 min

I Played, Too Jason Haniger (brother of Mitch Haniger)This week former Georgia Tech catcher Jason Haniger, whose brother is current Seattle Mariner and 2018 MLB All-Star Mitch Haniger, joins the show. Jason talks about hitting his first collegiate homer, the culture shock of moving from the Bay Area to Atlanta, currently living in Mexico, becoming a school administrator, why he didn't try to play pro baseball, going to Germany for sports hernia surgery, playing for his dad growing up, the relationship between catcher and umpire, and much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for...

2024-05-1553 min

I Played, Too Cathy Rich (daughter of Buddy Rich)This week singer Cathy Rich, whose father is the late legendary drummer Buddy Rich, joins the show. Cathy shares stories with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Johnny Carson, the advice Judy Garland gave her, making and producing Burning for Buddy with Rush drummer Neal Peart, the close relationship she had with her mom, still touring with the Buddy Rich band, and much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And, if you want to learn more about the host and author Rob Adler and his c...

2024-05-0858 min

I Played, Too Derek Green (son of Trent Green)This week quarterback Derek Green, whose father is former Pro Bowl quarterback Trent Green, joins the show. Derek talks about playing professionally in Italy and in France, living in Bologna and enjoying Bolognese pasta while in Italy, visiting Monte Carlo as well as Cannes, how he ended up at SMU, having a road game in Ann Arbor at "The Big House," playing with his older brother TJ in high school, why he is hanging up the cleats after this season, and much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I Played, Too •...

2024-05-0150 min

I Played, Too Chris Duclair (brother of Anthony Duclair)This week Hobart first-year hockey player Chris Duclair, whose older brother is former NHL All-Star Anthony Duclair, joins the show. Chris talks about playing in a 4 OT game, winning a national title this past season, his relationship with his brother, why Usain Bolt was an athletic idol growing up, having teammates at Hobart from Belarus, Ukraine and Russia, his mom's cooking and much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And, if you want to learn more about the host and author Rob Adle...

2024-04-1734 min

I Played, Too Asjia O'Neal (daughter of Jermaine O'Neal)This week, two-time college volleyball national champion and current member of the Columbus Fury, Asjia O'Neal, daughter of former multi-time NBA All-Star Jermaine O'Neal, joins the show. Asjia talks about winning back-to-back national championships at the University of Texas, having a genetic heart condition and overcoming two heart surgeries, her close relationship with her mom, why she feels Texas has the best fans, her chances of playing in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, and much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Po...

2024-04-1042 min

I Played, Too Brendan Mikkelson Part 2 (brother of Meaghan Mikkelson)This week retired hockey player Brendan Mikkelson returns to the show. Brendan talks about playing in Europe, playing with future NHLers: William Nylander, Moritz Seider and Filip Gustavsson, winning a German league title with Adler Mannheim, driving on the Autobahn, Covid ending his season in Austria, why his tenure as captain in Sweden didn't go as planned, his new career in wealth management and so much more. Tune in now!!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: ⁠⁠I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters⁠⁠ And, if you want to learn more...

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I Played, Too Adeline Flach (niece of Ken Flach)This week, Auburn college tennis player Adeline Flach, niece of former multi-time Grand Slam doubles champion Ken Flach, joins the show. She talks about why she loves the college tennis environment, the special bond between herself and her dad, her favorite match at Auburn, her love of marine life and how it began, the favorite board game her family likes to play, her new-found love of Formula 1 racing, and much more. If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters⁠⁠⁠⁠ And, if you want to learn more about...

2024-03-2740 min

I Played, Too Joey Gruden (nephew of Jon Gruden; son of Jay Gruden)This week, Stetson assistant basketball coach Joey Gruden, nephew of Super Bowl-winning coach Jon Gruden and son of former then-Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, joins the show. Coach Gruden talks about Stetson playing in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, the competitiveness of the Gruden family including a story involving a fish eyeball, being a walk-on at Dayton and having the crowd chant his name after making a 3-pointer, COVID ending his time with Louisville, coaching in prep school, AAU, college and The Basketball Tournament, and getting ready to become a parent for the first time and much more. Tune...

2024-03-2042 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 19 - Upstate RoundupWhat does a naturally occurring eternal flame, the world's largest pancake griddle, and the invention of the potato chip all have in common? Upstate New York! This week Rob and Jim run through a veritable variety pack of six different upstate topics while they also check in on their definition of what is, and perhaps more importantly, what is not "upsate". Check out Jim's comedy album: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Upstate Understandings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also check out Rob's album: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NY Sticky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ March 23rd at Stellar Human in Binghamton, New York, Jim will be headlining a comedy show hosted by Stephen Brown, more info and tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠

2024-02-2342 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 18- Understanding Griselda RecordsUnder the banner of Griselda Records, Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, and Conway The Machine have created a musical force from their lives and experiences in Buffalo, New York that world hasn't seen since the likes of Rick James. Jim and Rob discuss the group's rise from handing out mixtapes to being anointed as successors to the hip hop crown by legends like DJ Premier and the Wu-Tang Clan. Don't miss Jim's veritable clinic on hip hop history, and Rob's ill fated attempt at stumping Jim on all things Griselda! ⁠ Check out Jim's comedy album: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Upstate Understandings⁠⁠⁠...

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Understanding Upstate Ep 17 - Understanding KodakYou press the play button, Rob and Jim do the rest. This week Understanding Upstate breaks down the development and demise of Rochester's own, Eastman Kodak. From their pioneering innovations that brought photography to the masses, to practically inventing airplane reconnaissance, through their history around their racist and discriminatory employment practices, to the potential poisoning of French school children, we'll cover it all... and if you think that list escalated quickly, just wait until you hear the rest. Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@understandingupstate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Jim's comedy album: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Upstate Understandings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also check out Rob's album: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NY Sticky⁠⁠⁠⁠ March 23rd at Stellar Hu...

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Understanding Upstate Ep 16 - Understanding Thousand Island DressingThis week Jim and Rob get into the surprisingly complex origins of Thousand Island Dressing. They'll take a look at the sweeping innovations in salad technology that lead to a veritable salad boom in the early 1900's. What makes Russian Dressing Russian? Why did the federal government regulate French Dressing from the 1950's until 2022? Who were the movers and shakers in the early salad game? Toss yourself into this week's episode and learn more than you ever thought you could about salad dressing! Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@understandingupstate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Jim's comedy album: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Upstate Understanding...

2024-02-0241 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 15 - Understanding The Binghamton Masonic TempleWe're back in Binghamton to examine the history of a former Upstate cultural hub, the Binghamton Masonic Temple, which has since been abandoned and fallen into disrepair. Rob and Jim also will get into a little history of the Freemasons, their potentially successful kidnapping/murder of an Upstate journalist, and how the organization has changed over the centuries. Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@understandingupstate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Jim's comedy album: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Upstate Understandings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also check out Rob's album: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NY Sticky⁠⁠ March 23rd at Stellar Human in Binghamton, New York, Jim will be headlining a comedy show hosted by Stephen Brown, more info and tickets here!

2024-01-2650 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 13 - Understanding The Rewrite: PART ONEIn the first installment of a whirlwind two part series, Jim and Rob begin their movie review of 2014's The Rewrite, starring Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei, and none other than our favorite Upstate city: Binghamton, New York. Not since The Twilight Zone has Binghamton been so prominently featured in pop culture and we'll get into why this movie is in many regards terrible but also a pretty good portrayal of Binghamton. Haven't seen The Rewrite yet? Don't worry, you can watch the whole movie here for free on Tubi. Throw us...

2024-01-1254 min

I Played, Too Mark Alt (son of John Alt; brother of Joe Alt)This week, former National Hockey League player Mark Alt, whose father John Alt is in the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame and whose brother Joe Alt is a potential first-round draft pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, joins the show. Mark talks about playing alongside players like Nathan MacKinnon and Drew Doughty, growing up and having future Hall of Famer Joe Montana come over to his house, playing for the University of Minnesota in the Frozen Four, winning a high school state championship in football with a broken collarbone, being named the first captain in franchise history of the...

2024-01-1049 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 12 - Understanding The Borscht BeltGet ready to yuck it up because this week we are headed to Upstate New York's funniest region: the Borscht Belt. Join Jim and Rob as they look at the Jewish Alp's impact on comedy and navigate the bungalow colonies and marriage brokers of the Catskill Mountains. Next week we're reviewing, The Rewrite, a film staring Hugh Grant and Marisa Tomei which was filmed in Binghamton, NY. Catch the full film here for free, and don't worry, if you can't watch it we'll be recapping the whole movie next week! Th...

2024-01-0532 min

I Played, Too Monica Mancini (Daughter of Henry Mancini)This week, musician and singer Monica Mancini, whose father Henry Mancini composed such legendary themes such as The Pink Panther and Peter Gunn, joins the show. Monica talks about working with artists such as Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, performing at music pantheons such as Carnegie Hall and The Hollywood Bowl, growing up as a Beatlemaniac, family ski trips and getting to meet luminaries such as Jackie Kennedy, John Glenn and George Schlatter, 2024 being "The Year of Mancini" in honor of the 100th year of her father's birth, and so much more. Tune in now!! If...

2023-12-2743 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 10 - Understanding Peppermint PigsIf you've ever left a holiday celebration wanting to smash something, well then we have got the perfect Upstate tradition for you: peppermint pigs. Jim and Rob grab their tiny hammers and smash open this sweet swine from Saratoga to figure out why no one has ever seen hide nor hair of this holiday hog. Don't forget, this is a special episode you can WATCH on ⁠YouTube⁠. Throw us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts! Include a suggestion in your review for something you'd like us to cover on Understanding Upstate and we ju...

2023-12-2246 min

I Played, Too T.J. Bickerstaff (nephew of J.B. Bickerstaff and grandson of Bernie Bickerstaff)This week, current James Madison college basketball player T.J. Bickerstaff, whose uncle J.B Bickerstaff is the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers and whose grandfather Bernie Bickerstaff spent 15 years as a head coach in the NBA, joins the show. T.J. talks about and JMU's upset win on the road at Michigan State, growing up in a basketball family, playing in the ACC against players like Armando Bacot and Dereck Lively II while at Boston College, why Reading Terminal Market is his favorite place to eat in Philadelphia, producing music beats for various artists, and so much...

2023-12-2032 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 9 - Understanding The Buffalo BillsThis week Jim and Rob tackle... the Buffalo Bills! They'll figure out who's more intimidating between the Bills Mafia and the actual mob, and wether there is such a thing as a halfway Bills fan. Don't forget, this is a special episode you can WATCH on YouTube. Don't forget to throw us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts! Include a suggestion in your review for something you'd like us to cover on Understanding Upstate and we just might cover it! Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠@understandingupstate⁠⁠ Check out...

2023-12-1551 min

I Played, Too Caleb Nix (Brother of Bo Nix)This week, current Clemson college football player Caleb Nix, whose brother is 2023 Heisman Trophy Finalist Bo Nix, joins the show. Caleb talks about making the transition from playing quarterback in high school to playing safety at Clemson, winning a high school state championship in Alabama while playing with Bo, his favorite play as a quarterback, Covid hitting just weeks after going to a new high school, being at Disney World and getting to ride It's a Small World, and so much more. Tune in now!!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: ⁠⁠I Playe...

2023-12-1352 min

I Played, Too Brendan Mikkelson (brother of Meaghan Mikkelson)This week, former NHL player Brendan Mikkelson, whose sister Meaghan Mikkelson won 2 Olympic gold medals(and a silver) for Canada, joins the show. Brendan talks about playing for future Stanley Cup-winning coach Jon Cooper in the American Hockey League, representing Canada at the World Under-18s in Prague, crazy bus trips- both in juniors and in the minors, having a "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" mentality as a player, playing alongside future Hockey Hall of Famers such as Teemu Selanne, Scott Niedermayer, and Jarome Iginla, his viewpoint on fighting in the game, and so much more. Tune in now!!!

2023-12-1053 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 8 - Understanding How NOT To Hold A Mob MeetingThis week Rob and Jim will not only make you an offer you can't refuse, but will also talk about an ill-advised Upstate mob meeting. Back in 1957 the Mafia thought it'd be a good idea to get everyone together at a house in the small town of Apalachin, NY. Turns out this meeting would be the beginning of the end for the Cosa Nostra crime syndicate. Did the FBI have an undercover mole who found out about the meeting? Did a rat turn states witness and spill the beans? Or did they simply orderer so many steaks and veal...

2023-12-0836 min

I Played, Too Dedee Pfeiffer (sister of Michelle Pfeiffer)This week, actress Dedee Pfeiffer, whose sister Michelle Pfeiffer is an Academy Award-nominated actress, joins the show. Dedee talks about her substance abuse and now being sober for 5+ years, her guest appearance as Victoria on Seinfeld, a favorite role of hers as Frannie in The Tub, the podcast she hosts titled Down with Dedee, her love of animals, Christmas traditions growing up in the Pfeiffer household, and much more. Tune in now!!!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: ⁠I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters⁠ And, if you want to...

2023-12-0843 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 7 - Understanding How To Take On A RockefellerRob and Jim examine the life of Upstate legend and Adirondack resident, Oliver Lamora, who found himself caught between a Rockefeller and a hard place. We'll take a trip into the patient determination and not so subtle sociopathy of William Rockefeller as he waged a years long legal battle against Civil War veteran and father of eight, Oliver Lamora. Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠@understandingupstate⁠⁠ Check out Jim's comedy album: ⁠⁠Upstate Understandings⁠⁠ Also check out Rob's album: ⁠⁠NY Sticky⁠⁠ Much of the research for this episode was done via the book Oliver's War, writ...

2023-12-0143 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 5 - Understanding Rick JamesThis week Jim and Rob take a look at one of the most (in)famous people to come out of Buffalo, NY, the one and only Rick James. Strap in, because this episode has more twists than every M. Night Shyamalan movie combined! We get into the wild life and times of the Superfreak himself, and also look at the lasting impact he has had on music and his hometown of Buffalo, NY. Follow us on instagram: @understandingupstate Check out Jim's comedy album: Upstate Understandings Also check out Rob's album...

2023-11-171h 11

I Played, Too Alexis Arguello Jr (son of Alexis Arguello Sr)This week, former college lacrosse player Alexis Arguello Jr, whose father is former world championship boxer Alexis Arguello Sr, joins the show. Alexis talks about advice he got from both Muhammad Ali as well as his father about not becoming a boxer, how a pottery class led him to the lacrosse field, winning a junior college national championship at Herkimer, how he got into television production, working remotely and on-site during Covid, and so much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: ⁠I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for P...

2023-11-1548 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 4 - Understanding SpiediesBuckle up because we are headed back to Binghamton, NY to examine one of the greatest regional foods to ever exist, the magical marinated meat, the spiedie. Jim and Rob get into the origins of spiedie, what makes it so tasty, and why it's such an important part of Binghamton culture. On top of that, journalist and writer, Paul Lukas, sits down with us to talk about being one of the first people to write about spiedies in a meaningful way, starting in the early 90's. Paul shares his insights and experience chronicling the almighty spiedie. Afterwords, Rob leads Ji...

2023-11-101h 17

I Played, Too Brendan van Riemsdyk (Brother of James and Trevor van Riemsdyk)This week, former college and pro hockey player Brendan van Riemsdyk, whose brothers James and Trevor van Riemsdyk play for Boston and Washington, respectively, joins the show. Brendan talks about playing in unique places like Fenway Park, Madison Square Garden and Belfast, Northern Ireland, why "Mystery, Alaska" and not "Slapshot" is his favorite hockey movie, playing college hockey first for New Hampshire and later for Northeastern, his close relationship with his brothers, how a team road trip didn't go as planned, and now being a coach and the message he tries to communicate to his young players, and much...

2023-11-0858 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 3 - Upstate HauntingsTo round out this year's spooky season, Rob⁠ and ⁠Jim⁠ are examining some Upstate ghost stories, including maybe the most famous murder case you've never heard of, the tragic Adirondack murder of Grace Brown. On top of that, Rob dove into the stacks to bring you the most gripping ghost stories ripped from the headlines of Upstate New York newspapers of yore. Jump in while Rob and Jim try true crime podcasting on for size, and whatever you do, steer clear of wealthy skirt barons, and absolutely do not go to Big Moose Lake. Don't for...

2023-11-0355 min

I Played, Too Dara Greig (sister of Ridly Greig; daughter of Mark Greig)This week, Colgate senior college hockey player Dara Grieg, whose brother Ridly plays for the Ottawa Senators and whose father Mark is a NHL scout, joins the show. She talks about playing on teams with both her older sister and younger brother, winning a National Championship at Wisconsin, why she left Wisconsin for Colgate, going through Covid as a freshman, her love of hiking and much more!! Tune in now! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters And, if you want to learn more about the hos...

2023-11-0134 min

I Played, Too Judd Garrett 2 (brother of Jason Garrett)On this week's show, Judd Garrett, returns to the I Played, Too podcast. Coach Garrett talks about his time working as an assistant coach under Mike Ditka, Dave Wannstedt, Nick Saban and Scott Linehan, working with Tom Brady prior to the 2000 NFL draft, his thoughts on players like Russell Wilson and Johnny Manziel, working alongside his brothers Jason and John with the Dallas Cowboys, the tragic loss of his first wife, now working as a coordinator in the high school ranks and more! Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, please click...

2023-10-2541 min

Understanding Upstate Ep 1 - What's Up... Upstate?What is Upstate New York? Well, it turns out it's a lot of things, and hosts Jim Search and Rob Adler are here to tell you just what makes Upstate such a unique place. From garbage plates to the world's largest Prozac pill, we're diving into every interesting nook and cranny of Upstate culture and history that we can find. This episode breaks down the scope of the show and Rob see's if he can stump Jim with some Upstate trivia. Rate, review, subscribe and listen... UP!

2023-10-2023 min

Understanding Upstate Coming Soon - Understanding UpstateUnderstanding Upstate is coming soon! It's the podcast dedicated to exploring what makes Upstate New York such a unique and special place. Each week hosts Jim Search and Rob Adler will dive into a new Upstate topic from local monuments like the world's largest Prozac pill, to famous Upstate New Yorkers like Rod Serling, to delicacies only found Upstate like Garbage Plates, Spiedies, and Michigan Red Hots, to better understand what's up... Upstate.

2023-10-1901 min

I Played, Too Drew Barry (Son of Rick Barry; Brother of Jon and Brent)This week, Georgia Tech's all-time assist leader and former NBA player Drew Barry, whose father Rick Barry is a former NBA rookie of the year and NBA Finals MVP, joins the show. Drew talks about getting on-court birthday wishes from Michael Jordan, his favorite memories in the ACC(including beating Duke in Cameron Indoor and scoring 30 vs North Carolina), his daughter's successful battle with neuroblastoma, why his NBA career didn't last as long as he would have hoped, and so much more. Tune in now! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: I Pl...

2023-10-1852 min

I Played, Too Steve Cena (Brother of John Cena)This week, theater actor Steve Cena, whose brother is WWE megastar John Cena, joins the show. Steve talks about playing Trekkie Monster in Avenue Q, being a member of the LBGTQ community and some of the challenges it has presented, performing for the deaf, why winning one of his two TANYS(Theater Association of New York State) awards was bittersweet, his love of games (board, card and video) and so much more. Tune in now! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters And...

2023-10-1150 min

I Played, Too Jackson Ryan (Grandson of Nolan Ryan)This week, former baseball player and current Round Rock Express baseball operations coordinator Jackson Ryan, whose grandfather Nolan Ryan is the all-time strikeout leader in MLB history and a Baseball Hall of Famer, joins the show. Jackson talks about having cerebral palsy and some of the issues it causes him, being lucky enough to grow up in MLB clubhouses, the close relationship he has with his father Reid, his views on analytics, what his role entails with the Express, his love of hunting, and so much more. Tune in now! If you would like to support the...

2023-10-0440 min

I Played, Too Jevon McFerrin (son of Bobby McFerrin)This week, actor of stage and screen Jevon McFerrin, whose father Bobby McFerrin sang the iconic 80s song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" joins the show. Jevon talks his roles on Broadway(playing Alexander Hamilton and Lafayette Jefferson in Hamilton as well as Smokey Robinson in Motown: The Musical), being biracial and some of the challenges he encounters, how he got the role of Chuck on the BET show Twenties, the reasons his mom is his best friend and the rock of the family, his love of the Star Wars franchise, and so much more. Tune in now! If you would l...

2023-09-2750 min

I Played, Too Lance Niekro (Son of Joe Niekro; Nephew of Phil Niekro)This week, former San Francisco Giant and current Florida Southern baseball coach Lance Niekro, whose father Joe Niekro was a MLB All-Star in 1979 when he won 21 games for the Houston Astros, and whose uncle is Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, joins the show. Lance talks about batting in front of and being a teammate with Barry Bonds, his close relationship with his dad, winning the MVP of the Cape Cod League in 1999, being the head baseball coach at Florida Southern, his love of fishing, and so much more. Tune in now! If you would like t...

2023-09-2047 min

I Played, Too Christie Buono (daughter of Wally Buono)This week, former soccer player Christie Buono, whose father Wally Buono is the all-time wins leader in the Canadian Football League, joins the show. Christie talks about how Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson helped her to fulfill a request from a woman dying of cancer, scoring the championship-winning penalty kick in the Gothia Cup, playing soccer in countries such as Zambia, Myanmar, and Thailand, jumping off Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, the importance of the 4Fs(faith, family, food and football), her current position with Make-A-Wish in Canada, and so much more. Tune in now! If you would like t...

2023-09-0649 min

I Played, Too Ted Koy (brother of Ernie Koy Jr.)This week, member of the 1969 Texas Longhorns National Championship team Ted Koy, whose older brother Ernie Koy Jr. was a Pro Bowl player with the NY Giants, joins the show. Ted talks about being a teammate of OJ Simpson and Al Cowlings as a member of the Buffalo Bills, playing under legendary coaches Darrell Royal(Texas), John Madden(Raiders) and Lou Saban(Bills), how the Vietnam War nearly interrupted his playing career, becoming a veterinarian, and so much more. Tune in now! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: I Played, Too • A podc...

2023-08-3053 min

I Played, Too Blair Moon (daughter of Warren Moon)On this week's episode, former women's volleyball player Blair Moon, whose dad is former CFL and NFL quarterback Warren Moon, joins the show. She talks about being an executive assistant to actress Jessica Alba, how she got into volleyball, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina while she was attending Tulane in New Orleans, the importance of family during a difficult situation, having alligators in the lake just outside her house as a kid, and so much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, please go here: I Played, Too • A p...

2023-08-2349 min

I Played, Too Adam Bledsoe (brother of Drew Bledsoe)On the debut episode of I Played, Too, former Colorado and Western Oregon QB Adam Bledsoe talks about growing up in a football family, being compared to his brother Drew(who was the first overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft), the recruiting trail including turning down Urban Meyer and Mike Price, what it's like to play American football in Italy, and much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, please click here: ⁠I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters If you want to learn more about the host and auth...

2023-08-1945 min

I Played, Too Taryn Tkachuk (sister of Brady and Matthew Tkachuk; daughter of Keith Tkachuk)This week, current University of Virginia field hockey player Taryn Tkachuk, whose older brothers Matthew and Brady as well as her father Keith are all multi-time NHL all-stars, joins the show. Taryn talks about scoring the game-winning goal in overtime on her birthday to win the Missouri state championship, how her mom is "the rock" of the Tkachuk family, writing a story for a college class on Matthew and the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup playoff run, the outlook for the upcoming field hockey season, and so much more. Tune in now! If you would like to support t...

2023-08-1641 min

I Played, Too Shawn Witten (brother of Jason Witten)This week, former Virginia Tech wide receiver and current Elizabethton(TN) High School football coach Shawn Witten, whose younger brother Jason was a multi-time All-Pro and the 2012 Walter Payton Man of the Year, joins the show. Shawn talks about being a freshman on the 1999 Virginia Tech team that played for the National Championship, throwing a TD pass in high school to Jason, the lasting impact his grandfather had on him and his brothers, winning back-to-back state titles as a head coach and so much more. Tune in now! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, g...

2023-08-0946 min

I Played, Too Zach Wentz (brother of Carson Wentz)This week, former North Dakota State baseball player Zach Wentz, whose younger brother Carson was the 2nd overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft and made the Pro Bowl the following year, joins the show. Zach talks about Carson and his YouTube show Wentz Bros Outdoors which has taken them from North Dakota to Hawaii and many points in between, tearing his ACL in high school and how that affected his recruiting process, playing on the first 40-win team in NDSU history, running the AO1 foundation which provides children with diverse medical backgrounds the opportunity to go on a dream...

2023-08-0242 min

I Played, Too Cleve Lewis (brother of Carl Lewis)This week, retired soccer player Cleve Lewis, whose younger brother Carl won multiple Olympic gold medals and is one of the best track and field athletes of the 20th century, joins the show. Cleve talks being baptized by Martin Luther King, being the first African-American drafted into the North American Soccer League(which was the precursor to the MLS), scoring the game-winning goal in overtime of a national championship game, going to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as a fan, his relationship with Carl, and so much more. Tune in now! If you would like to support t...

2023-07-2643 min

I Played, Too Austin Yount (nephew of Robin Yount)On this week's episode, former Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Austin Yount, whose uncle is two-time American League MVP Robin Yount, joins the show. He talks about once starting ahead of former National League MVP Buster Posey for Team USA, his grandfather working on the Manhattan Project, setting a school record with 10 RBI in a single game while in high school, being teammates with his cousin Dustin in the minors, being a self-professed "space nerd", and so much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, please go here: I P...

2023-07-1943 min

I Played, Too Steve Hawk (brother of Tony Hawk)This week, surfer Steve Hawk, whose younger brother Tony is a skateboarding legend, joins the show. Steve talks about how he fell in love with the water at an early age, why Alaska is one of his favorite places to surf, being one of the few to surf on the continent of Antarctica, his career as an editor and writer that took him from newspapers to Surfer Magazine to Hollywood, his relationship with Tony, and so much more. Tune in now! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: I Played, Too • A podcast on S...

2023-07-1249 min

I Played, Too Jonathan Roy (son of Patrick Roy)On this week's episode, musician Jonathan Roy, whose dad is Hall of Fame hockey goalie Patrick Roy, joins the show. He talks about his most recent album "Life Distortions," opening up for the Backstreet Boys in front of 100,000 people, his recent European tour, playing goalie in junior hockey while Patrick was his head coach, once being roommates with Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Marchessault, and so much more. Tune in now!! ***this episode was taped before Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals before Marchessault was named Conn Smythe MVP*** If you would like to support the...

2023-07-0538 min

I Played, Too Krysten Knievel (granddaughter of Evel Knievel)This week, musician Krysten Knievel, whose grandfather Evel and father Robbie were acclaimed daredevils, joins the show. Krysten talks about being the lead singer of the Knievel's Daredevil Band, opening for Everclear coming up in August, singing the national anthem at just age 12 before Robbie's Grand Canyon jump, Robbie's passing in January and keeping his memory alive, her son being on the autism spectrum, and much more. Tune in now! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters And, if you wa...

2023-06-2840 min

I Played, Too Charlotta Sorenstam (sister of Annika Sorenstam)On this week's episode, former LPGA golfer Charlotta Sorenstam joins the show. She talks about growing up in Sweden with her sister and legendary women's golfer Annika Sorenstam, winning a national title at the University of Texas in Austin, saving Hall of Fame golfer Donna Caponi's life and winning the Mary Bea Potter Award due to her heroic efforts, her transition into becoming a coach and instructor at the IMG Academy and so much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, please go here: I Played, Too • A pod...

2023-06-2141 min

I Played, Too Jordan Parise 2 (son of J.P Parise; brother of Zach Parise)On this week's episode, Jordan Parise returns to the show. Jordan talks about playing at the legendary high school hockey powerhouse Shattuck St. Mary's in Minnesota, getting expelled from school, playing hockey in Austria, Germany, Italy and Norway, the fun of a German Christmas market, how Vancouver Canucks goalie coach Ian Clark changed the course of his career, running hockey camps for kids who want to take the next step, and so much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters ...

2023-06-1452 min

I Played, Too Hilary Phelps (sister of Michael Phelps)On this week's episode, former collegiate swimmer Hilary Phelps, whose younger brother Michael is the most decorated Olympic swimmer of all-time, joins the show. Hilary talks about how she got into swimming, wanting to give up swimming in high school only to continue and swim collegiately at the University of Richmond, her alcohol addiction and subsequent recovery as she's been sober for over a decade, how her son has re-invigorated her love of swimming, and so much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, please click here: I...

2023-06-0753 min

I Played, Too Martin Nash (brother of Steve Nash)On this week's episode, current York United head coach Martin Nash, brother of two-time NBA MVP and Basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash, joins the show. Martin talks about playing on the 2000 Gold Cup-winning Team Canada squad, just missing out on playing in the MLS, playing for several teams in England and in North America, getting a chance to re-connect with his brother Steve as both were playing professionally in Dallas(albeit in different sports), transitioning from a player to a coach and much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily...

2023-05-3139 min

I Played, Too Judd Garrett (brother of Jason Garrett)On this week's show, Judd Garrett, whose older brother Jason both played for and coached the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants, joins us on I Played, Too. Judd talks about growing up in a football family, winning 1989 Ivy League player of the year at Princeton, going to training camps with several teams and what they were like, playing in the CFL as well as the now-defunct World League of American Football, "No Wind" a novel he wrote, and so much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, please click...

2023-05-2445 min

I Played, Too Jordan Parise (son of J.P Parise; brother of Zach Parise)On this week's episode, Jordan Parise, son of former NHL All-Star and former Shattuck St Mary's hockey director J.P. Parise, joins the show. Jordan talks about how and why he became a goalie, attending training camps with NHL goaltending legends, Martin Brodeur, Henrik Lundqvist and Marc-Andre Fleury and what he learned from each, playing for North Dakota in the Frozen Four vs Boston College, what he learned from his father's passing, and much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, please click here: ⁠I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for...

2023-05-1738 min

I Played, Too Danielle Logano (sister of Joey Logano)On this week's episode, figure skater Danielle Logano, whose brother is NASCAR driver Joey Logano, joins the show. Danielle talks about her career in skating, how she ended up in the non-traditional skating market of Charlotte, doing a fire act and once setting herself on fire(!!), becoming a power skating coach for hockey players, getting back out on the ice just FOUR weeks after having her first child, and so much more. Tune in now!! If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, please click here: ⁠I Played, Too • A podcast on S...

2023-05-0340 min