What do a Hall of Fame linebacker, a Yankees outfielder, and a WNBA All-Star have in common? This season, they all showed us the same thing — the real game is never just the game. Revisit Season one's most unforgettable moments. We close season one of Real Game with a highlight episode reflecting on eight guests and the shared realities of chasing a dream: sacrifices, pressure, and the inner mindset required to compete. LPGA veteran Lindy Duncan reframes nerves as focus and proof you care; performance advisor Justin Sua shares a bedtime three-question system to build optimism and control; Golf Channel's Blair O’Neal discusses backlash for being different and capitalizing on opportunities; MLB’s Aaron Hicks describes the win-now expectations of the Yankees; WNBA champion Dearica Hamby shows success isn’t linear; LPGA’s Sandra Gal's secret to staying in the flow; and hall of famer Brian Urlacher's most humbling lesson as a dad.   EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Season One Wrap Up 01:20 Nerves vs Anxiety with Lindy Duncan 03:03 Raising Optimistic Learners with Justin Su'a 04:53 Handling Doubt and Backlash with Blair O'Neal 06:39 Pressure of the Yankees with Aaron Hicks 08:02 Success Isn’t Linear with Dearica Hamby 10:06 Manifestation on the Course with Sandra Gal 12:12 Coaching Your Own Kid with Brian Urlacher 13:03 Season Takeaways   CREDITS:  Produced & Edited by Maribel Quezada Smith. Hosted by Cheyenne Woods.

Blair O'Neal has never followed a straight line, only a determined one. She learned early what it meant to bet on herself. As a two-time NCAA Long Drive Champion, Big Break Winner, and Golf Channel star, Blair has become one of the most recognizable faces in golf. But what defines Blair isn't the highlights. It's her ability to adapt, rebuild, and keep moving forward. When the path shifted, her dream changed, she didn't quit. She evolved and carved out a new lane on her own terms. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Blair O'Neal Intro 02:25 Falling for Golf at 11 04:22 Career Peaks and Valleys 06:23 Tour Life and Money Pressure 06:44 Modeling to Fund the Dream 11:12 Backlash and Staying Focused 15:52 Broken Foot 18:22 Big Break Bootcamp Plan 23:29 Big Break Heartbreak 25:14 No Regrets Mindset 26:15 Reality TV Pressure Cooker 29:40 Play Box Focus Tips 32:17 Winning In Dominican 34:04 LPGA Debut Circus 35:43 Sponsors And Expectations 37:41 Pregnancy Perspective Shift 40:42 Transition To TV Career 41:55 Raising Competitive Kids 44:09 Full Circle Big Break Host   This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. Special thanks to Blair O'Neal and Golf Pass.

The best technique I learned from Tiger, how I dealt with media & brand partnerships as an athlete, and built the confidence to go pro. I'm answering your questions this week!   EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Fan Q&A Kickoff 00:24 Tiger’s Best Lesson 04:14 Branding and Media 09:52 Belief Before Results   This episode is produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and the team at On Par Studios. The host of this podcast is Cheyenne Woods.

Once a decorated NCAA golfer Lindy Duncan hit rock bottom midway through her professional career when a pivotal tournament mistake forced her to confront years of self-inflicted pressure, and harsh self-talk. But 2025 was the year that changed everything for her. Lindy found renewed joy at age 34 after years of grinding without clear results, contending at the Chevron Championship, going public about her quiet struggles and earning the LPGA Heather Farr Perseverance Award. We talked about her renewed commitment to rebuilding her self-awareness, how she's learned not punish herself for outcomes, and playing with freedom under major-championship pressure. I want you to be a part of the show! Every other week we publish special bonus audio-only episodes answering your questions. Leave me a voicemail at Speakpipe.com/realgame and you might hear yourself on the show!   EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Who is Lindy Duncan? 03:22 Rock Bottom Reset 10:38 Building a Support Team 11:42 Q Series Collapse 15:06 Rebuilding After Heartbreak 19:06 Choosing Joy Over Scores 21:29 Opening Up Publicly 23:35 Career-changing Playoff Push 29:52 Savoring the Big Moment 30:49 Embracing Pressure Moments 31:19 Simple Checkpoints Under Stress 32:35 Mantra Against Self Punishment 33:02 What Playing Free Feels Like 35:36 Handling Slumps and Change 38:15 Adapting Beyond Consistency 40:32 Letting Go Off Course 41:48 Coach Sean Foley Basic Foundations 44:57 Finding Help and Mentors 49:43 Advice for Rookies and Nerves 53:49 Perseverance and Perspective   This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. Special thanks to Lindy Duncan.

"When did you decide you would do whatever it takes to turn pro? How do you find your identity after retirement?" I'm answering your DM questions this week!    EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:31 When I Locked In 02:23 Turning Pro Mindset 05:33 Finding Identity Beyond Sport   This episode is produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and the team at On Par Studios. The host of this podcast is Cheyenne Woods.

What does it take to perform under peak pressure? How do you raise kids to be successful performers? In this episode, Performance Leadership Advisor, Justin Su'a (Cleveland Browns, Dodgers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Rays, PGA & LPGA Tour) explains why outcomes like “be confident” or “trust the process” only work when athletes build clear, measurable systems and routines—and how self-awareness, feedback, and the right inner circle support that. We discuss embracing nerves in big moments, reframing negative “what if” spirals, and why “quantum leaps” come from consistent inputs over time. This is the conversation every athlete and parent raising confident kids should watch.   EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 High Pressure Performance 00:40 Meet Justin Su'a 01:11 Beyond Mental Skills 02:12 Confidence Needs Tactics 32:13 Earning Athlete Trust 36:37 Helping Athletes in Slumps 40:53 Protecting Attention Online 41:42 Toxic DMs and Pressure 43:25 Families Facing Fan Heat 49:00 Identity Beyond the Sport

Keeping Junior Golf Fun, Fixing Your Chipping Struggles, and Finding Your “Why”. I'm answering the most pressing questions left on my voicemail this week. EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 Bonus Questions Kickoff 00:38 Keeping Kids Golf Fun 04:38 Fixing Chipping Struggles 07:55 Finding Your Why   This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. The host of this podcast is Cheyenne Woods.

WNBA champion and three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby opens up about her late start in basketball, and how manifestation and opportunity shaped her rise. We talk about her time with the Las Vegas Aces, including the 2022 title, injuries, and the difficult trade to the LA Sparks. Dearica also shares insights into balancing life as a mother of two and finding the courage to navigate her career and family through a public discrimination dispute.   I want you to be a part of the show! Every other week we publish special bonus audio-only episodes answering your questions. Leave a voicemail at Speakpipe.com/realgame and you might hear yourself on the show!   EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Dearica Hamby Intro 01:12 Wake Forest Roots 02:19 Late Start Advantage 03:29 Falling For The Game 04:49 From Tall To Pro 06:00 Manifestation Mindset 07:04 Career Graph Ups Downs 08:19 Rookie Years Mentors 09:01 Playing Pregnant 13:02 Overseas Lessons 15:12 Life Beyond Basketball 18:05 Criticism And Spotlight 19:01 Fast Postpartum Comeback 20:53 Trade and New City 21:43 Real Friendships Tested 22:21 2020 Injury Heartbreak 23:54 Aces Title Run 2022 26:09 Opportunity in Los Angeles 27:18 Veteran Leadership Style 28:30 Lifting Her Teammates 29:37 Facing Controversy & Lawsuit 33:58 Handling Trolls and Pressure 36:58 A New Chapter & A New Book   This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. Special thanks to Dearica Hamby.

Stop Chocking on Your Golf Score + Push Through or Step Back? I'm answering the most pressing questions left on my voicemail this week.   EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 Bonus Q&A Kickoff 00:19 Question 1: Chocking on Your Golf Score 04:06 Question 2: Push Through or Step Back?     This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. The host of this podcast is Cheyenne Woods.

For the first time, I sit down with my husband, Aaron Hicks who spent 11 seasons in the MLB — including years inside the pressure cooker that is New York Yankees baseball. Aaron knows what it feels like to be locked in. He also knows what it feels like to spiral.  In this conversation Aaron opens up about protecting your confidence in a sport built on failure, the mental toll of injuries, the gut-punch of a costly misplay with no chance to redeem yourself, and how starting over in Baltimore reminded him why he loved the game.    We want you to be a part of the show! Every other week we publish special bonus audio-only episodes answering your questions. Leave me a voicemail at Speakpipe.com/realgame and you might hear yourself on the show!   EPISODE CHAPTERS   00:00 Pressure and Introduction 01:04 What 11 Seasons Mean 03:06 Baseball Mindset and Failure 04:40 Confidence and Support Systems 08:04 Finding Consistency in New York 09:44 Yankees Pressure and Being Locked In 12:40 Iconic Game Saving Catch 14:21 Training for Big Moments 15:03 Injuries and Reinventing Your Game 19:07 Role Changes and 2023 Struggles 21:30 The Costly Error and Redemption Mindset 25:32 Team Relationships and Accountability 28:55 Baltimore Resurgence and Feeling Valued 31:30 Legacy Lessons and Closing   This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. Special thanks to Aaron Hicks.