Lisa Byington is truly a pioneer in the sports broadcasting space, becoming the first woman in history to call March Madness on network television earlier this spring. As she paves the way for the next wave of women in sports, LB continues to normalize female voices on major television broadcasts. Later this summer, she will call men's and women's soccer at the Olympic Games for NBC Sports. Throughout our convo we talk about Byington's journey to play by play, how she gets better, AND even how she still feels the nerves before each broadcast.

Grant Holloway joins the podcast this week ahead of his trip to Eugene, Oregon for the 2021 USA Olympic Track and Field Trials. In 2019, Holloway ascended to the top of the collegiate track and field world, becoming the only NCAA athlete in history to three-peat as the national champion in indoor and outdoor track and field. Along the way, he broke the 40-year-old NCAA 110 Hurdle Record and won the 2019 Bowerman Trophy. Since then, he's become a 2x World Champion and a World Record Holder. This summer, he aims to not only make Team USA, but contend for a gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Welcome back for Season 2! We kick off the season with ELAC Head Men's Basketball Coach John Mosley, also my favorite person from the latest season of Last Chance U on Netflix. Throughout this pod, Coach Mosley talks about being filmed by the Netflix crew, watching the show back himself, his greatest coaching influences (including John Wooden) and coming to his faith in Jesus Christ among other topics. If you like this episode, please leave a review! Thanks.

Top 5 Topics with Coach Jordan: Using platform to be a voice of truth, hope and change in the community. What it means to be a leader and a winner and how Coach Jordan developed his coaching style and philosophy How to cultivate success (and what success means) The saying "You don't rise to the occasion, you sink to the level of your training." The meaning of Hinkle Magic

Highlighted Topics Include: Animal protein: pasture raised, grass fed, grass finished, wild caught, conventionally farmed... There's so many different labels now - what's it all mean? The gut microbiome: what is it, why it's important to keep it healthy and the link between the gut and the brain. The pros and cons of fasting How British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is using Covid-19 as the "wake-up call" to address junk food, weight gain and obesity in the UK

The American Health Epidemic and the relationship between diet and disease, including Covid-19 Why what we eat matters, what we should eat and how we should cook it What inspired Devin to change her life and her career + her vision for the future Practical steps to living optimally and functioning at your best

After a sensational rookie campaign with the St. Louis Cardinals, Ryan Helsley enters the second season of his MLB career as a highly touted reliever. In fact, he's been mentioned as the possible closer for St. Louis this year. Helsley seems to pitch his best in high leverage moments. For instance, he tossed 5 scoreless outings in the 2019 post season and struck out 8 batters in 5 innings. Throughout our convo, Helsley talks about the importance of his Cherokee roots and the significance of being a representative for Cherokee Nation and his hometown of Tahlequah, OK. He also takes us inside his mindset on the mound and why he's so good when pressure is highest.

Mickey Shiloh is a multi-platinum singer and song writer who has written lyrics for some of the biggest artists in music - Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Wiz Khalifa and the Game to name a few. Listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 in Music, Mickey recently launched her own record label and music tech company called HRDRV (pronounced "hard drive"). It is revolutionizing the music industry. Her greatest mission is helping others, which is how she got the idea for HRDRV in the first place - to help artist reach their potential. On a broader scale, Mickey has become an important advocate for mental health, sharing her experiences and triumphs in her own battle with bipolar disorder. Throughout the show, we discuss her artistic and entrepreneurial passions, her rise in the music industry, her transition from artist to CEO, and how she has harnessed the power of her mind to create the reality she wants to live.

One of the rising stars in the commercial and film industry, Nate is an acclaimed director who has won a Mid-American Emmy and a Gold ADDY award. His most recent work, a feature documentary titled, Wake UP: Stories From The Frontlines of The Suicide Epidemic, has earned widespread critical acclaim after debuting at the WE ARE ONE Film Festival. Throughout our conversation, Nate takes us deep into the process of creating the film and its meaning to him and the greater community at large. We also discuss how he has overcome the losses of his brother Alex and his dad Tom, who first inspired his passion for storytelling and how their memory continues to influence and ignite his life and his drive. The talented film maker also gives the audience a sneak peak into his next big project.

No Laying Up is the content and merchandise king of the golf world right now, catering to golf fans and junkies around the globe. The company started as a text thread amongst friends and over a handful of years has become a mega brand in the golf and media spaces. Neil Schuster is one of the founders of No Laying Up. His journey is all about "going for it," doing something different and challenging himself by getting out of his comfort zone. Throughout our conversation we discuss how No Laying Up went from text thread to company, the passion and mentality that fuels the brand's creativity, and the journey Neil has taken to where he is now - The Merch Czar.