After the Game: What’s Left

In the final episode of After the Game, the roles are reversed as Damyon Traylor steps in as host to interview the creator of the podcast, Jailyn Green. A former Piedmont competition cheerleader and sports communications major, Jailyn takes a seat on the other side of the mic to reflect on the journey that inspired the series and the reality of stepping into life after sports.Centered around the theme “What’s Left: Legacy, Healing, and Moving Forward,” this episode dives into the identity shift that comes when the athlete role ends. Jailyn opens up about the emotional and mental challenges of leaving behind the structure, routine, and sense of purpose that once defined her, while also sharing how she’s learned to grow beyond it. From navigating uncertainty to redefining success, this conversation highlights the in-between moments that so many former athletes experience but rarely talk about.Together, Damyon and Jailyn reflect on the impact of After the Game, the stories that shaped it, and the lessons carried forward from each conversation. As the series comes to a close, this episode serves as both a personal reflection and a message to current and former athletes: your identity is bigger than your sport, and what’s left after the game is where your next chapter truly begins.