Sports Spectrum Podcast

Kelsey Tischler is a former college football kicker at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. She was a four-year member of the football team at Grove City and graduated in 2020. In high school, he was an all-conference kicker for the football team at Bethel Park, PA high school while also competing for the Cross Country and Track and Field programs as well.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Kelsey about her college football kicking career, being a female in a male-dominated sport, finding joy in the Lord and overcoming fear with courage and living her faith out publicly. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Fred Stokes is a former NFL defensive end who played 10 seasons with the Rams, Redskins and Saints. In 1991, he helped Washington to an NFL title, contributing 2 1/2 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in their Super Bowl XXVI win over Buffalo. In college, Stokes played on two NCAA 1-AA national champion teams in 1985 and 1986 with Georgia Southern. Today on the podcast, we talk to Fred Stokes about his Super Bowl moment, coach Joe Gibbs' impact, keeping Jesus at the center and the healing power of the Gospel. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from San Francisco 49ers Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bryant Young. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in April 2021.  You can listen to the entire interview here.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Jonathan Isaac is a forward in the NBA with the Orlando Magic, selected sixth overall in the 2017 NBA Draft out of Florida State, where he excelled in his one season with the Seminoles. In 2019-20, Isaac had a breakout season, averaging 11.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game, but two injuries to his knee shortened that season and have caused him to miss the entire 2020-21 and 2021-22 NBA seasons. He is also an author and his new book “Why I Stand,” released in May 2022 and is the founder of UNITUS, a new clothing and apparel brand, launched in July 2023.  Today on the podcast, we welcome Isaac back to the show to discuss his new clothing brand, what it means to honor God in his life, the importance of patience and preparation and abiding in Christ.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Mark Herzlich played seven seasons in the NFL with the New York Giants. He was a member of the 2011 team that won Super Bowl XLVI over the Patriots. Herzlich retired following the 2017 season and is currently a football analyst with the ACC Network. Undrafted in 2011 out of Boston College, Herzlich was the 2008 ACC Defensive Player of the Year and named first-team All-American at linebacker that same season. The next year, he was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. He was able to overcome and return to the field in 2010, and he won the Rudy Award and the ACC’s Brian Piccolo Award after starting 13 games and finishing third on the team in tackles. Today on the podcast, we talk to Herzlich about serving with IJM and combatting human trafficking. He also shares recent experiences of playing pickleball at Fenway Park and having dinner with former President George W. Bush in Maine. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST1

Joe Mazzulla is the head coach of the Boston Celtics. He joined Boston in 2019 as an assistant coach and was elevated to his current role in October 2022. In his first season, he was the Eastern Conference head coach at the NBA All-Star Game and led the Celtics to within one game of the NBA Finals.  In college, Mazzulla helped West Virginia reach the 2010 NCAA Final Four scoring 17 points in an Elite Eight upset over Kentucky.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Joe Mazzulla about Jesus as a leader, remaining humble in his position, the importance of building relationships, why he has made a commitment to studying grace and love and the importance of using his platform to treat others like Jesus. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Mark Teixeira played 14 years in the major leagues, racking up numerous awards and honors and winning a World Series in 2009 with the New York Yankees. After starring at Georgia Tech, Teixeira was drafted No. 5 overall in 2001 by the Texas Rangers, for whom he played from 2003-2007. After brief stints with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels, he finished his career with eight seasons as a member of the Yankees. He was selected to the All-Star Game three times, won five Gold Glove Awards, three Silver Slugger Awards and was the American League home runs and runs batted in leader in 2009. Mark joined the Sports Spectrum Get in the Game podcast and spoke to Scott Linebrink about his relationship with God, his baseball journey and what it means to serve and give back.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine  Listen to more episode of Sports Spectrum's Get in the Game podcast with Scott Linebrink here

Jeff Hostetler is a former professional football QB who played in the NFL from 1984-1998 with the Giants, Raiders and Redskins. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion, most famously known for his 1990 season where he took over for Phil Simms late in the season and helped New York to their second championship in Super Bowl XXV beating the Bills 20-19 in one of the most dramatic Super Bowls ever. In college, Hostetler began his career at Penn State and then transferred to West Virginia where he excelled and helped his team to 18 wins in two years as their starting quarterback. In 1998, he was inducted into the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Today on the podcast, we talk to Jeff Hostetler about his journey of faith, his Super Bowl XXV experience and the importance of suicide awareness with his QB United initiative. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Jesse Iwuji is a Navy Reserves officer and former college football player who currently competes part time driving the No. 34 Chevrolet Camaro for Jesse Iwuji Motorsports on NASCAR's Xfinity Series.  Iin college, Jesse played free safety for the United States Naval Academy and is currently serving as an officer in the Navy Reserves. In August 2020, Jesse made his NASCAR Xfinity series debut and a year later, partnered with Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith to start an Xfinity Series team - Jesse Iwuji Motorsports.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Jesse about being the only driver currently in all of NASCAR that is also serving his country as a US Military member. We also dive deep into Jesse's faith and why the Bible applies to all of us and the prayer book that his mom had when he was a kid.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Ryan Saunders is an assistant coach with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. In 2022-23, he helped lead the Nuggets to their first ever NBA championship. Prior to arriving in Denver, Saunders was the head basketball coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2018-2021. At age 33, he was the youngest coach in the NBA during his hiring with Minnesota.  He began his NBA coaching journey in 2009 with the Washington Wizards at the age of 23 and spent 6 seasons there before moving to Minnesota to be an assistant coach under his father, Flip Saunders.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Ryan Saunders about the experience of winning an NBA title, his journey of faith, lessons learned from his father, misconceptions on failure, his unique relationship with Kevin Garnett and how he defines success.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from former MLB pitcher Dave Dravecky. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in April 2019.  You can listen to the entire interview here.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Matt Overton is a free agent NFL long snapper. He first came into the league in 2012 with the Indianapolis Colts and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2013. After the 2016 season, Overton departed for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has also had stints with the Seattle Seahawks, L.A. Chargers, Tennessee Titans, L.A. Rams and in 2022 with the Dallas Cowboys. Matt joins the podcast today for a special in person conversation to talk about embracing the motto of staying ready, his football future, his love for collecting baseball cards and growing in his faith with a community of athletes.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Rich Maloney is the head baseball coach at Ball State University. In 2023, he led his team to a Mid-American conference championship and reached the NCAA Regionals. As a player, Maloney was selected in the 13th round of the 1986 MLB Amateur Draft by the Atlanta Braves and played six seasons in the Braves organization before retiring after reaching AA in 1991.  Maloney began his head coaching career at Ball State from 1996-2001 and then went to Michigan to coach the Wolverines from 2003-2012. In 2013, he returned to Ball State, where he remains as a coach today. He is a four-time Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year and has 954 career wins as a head coach.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Rich Maloney about the importance of culture within the clubhouse, the importance of developing leaders, receiving divine appointments and being an ambassador for Christ.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Donne Shell played 14 seasons in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1974-1987. He went undrafted after playing college football at South Carolina State and in his rookie season with the Steelers, won the first of four Super Bowls in the 1970's.  During his playing career, he was a three-time First Team All-Pro safety and was selected to five Pro Bowls. After retirement, Donnie waited 33 years until his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Donnie Shell about winning four Super Bowls, his relationship with Tony Dungy, growing in his faith and using his Hall of Fame speech as a way to glorify God.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

David Pollack spent more than a decade working at ESPN as a college football analyst on their signature show, College Gameday.  In June of 2023, he was let go from his job. Today on the show, we bring to you a conversation that Jade McCarthy had with David Pollack on Sports Spectrum's Transformed podcast.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine  Listen to more episode of Sports Spectrum's Transformed podcast with Jade McCarthy here. 

Storm Davis is a former MLB pitcher who played 12 seasons with the Orioles, Padres, A's, Royals, and Tigers. He made his MLB debut at the age of 20 with the Orioles in April of 1982 and one year later, was a pitching in the World Series against the Phillies and helping Baltimore to a championship. He would pitch in two more World Series and helped Oakland to a championship in 1989.  After retiring from baseball following the 1994 season, Davis went into coaching both at the professional and amateur levels and current serves as a baseball coach with Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Storm Davis about winning a World Series at age 21, meeting U.S. presidents, walking with Jesus and what it means to sit at the foot of the cross.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Bear Rinehart is the lead singer with the GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE. In college, Rinehart starred at wide receiver with Furman University from 1999-2002. He won the 2002 Banks McFadden trophy for South Carolina football player of the year. NEEDTOBREATHE's new album CAVES releases Friday September 15, 2023 and they begin a tour across the U.S.A. in October. Today on the show, we talk to Bear Rinehart about NEEDTOBREATHE's new album, his college football career, his favorite football playing memory, his love for golf and the importance of his faith in the Lord. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Mike Furrey is the head coach at Limestone University in Gaffney, South Carolina. Previously he was the Chicago Bears Wide Receiver's coach from 2018-2021. In college, Mike starred at Northern Iowa from 1996-1999 and joined the Indianapolis Colts after going undrafted in 2000. After a few seasons in the XFL, Furrey made the Rams roster and played both offense and defense as a converted free safety. He had four interceptions in 2005 with the Rams. In 2006, he signed with the Lions, switched back to wide receiver and excelled with 98 receptions, 1,086 yards and six touchdowns. He would play three more seasons with Detroit before finishing his career in 2009 with the Browns.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Mike Furrey about his incredible NFL story, playing offense and defense as a pro, his Kurt Warner parallel, being an overcomer and how coaching has helped him grow in his walk with Jesus.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://S

Today on the podcast, our SS Managing Editor Jon Ackerman joins host Jason Romano to preview the 2023 Fall edition of the Sports Spectrum Magazine featuring Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins on the cover.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Marcus Cannon played for 11 years in the NFL with the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans. He was selected in the 5th round of the 2011 NFL Draft after playing college football at Texas Christian University. During his 10 seasons with New England, Cannon was a member of three Super Bowl championship teams in 2014, 2016 and 2018. In 2016, he was named second-team All-Pro. Today on the podcast, we talk to Marcus Cannon about overcoming a non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis, playing in the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, the importance to fully trust God and if he's done playing football. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine