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Athlete - Purpose Beyond Sport
by Scott Michael Shotgun & McLeod Bethel-Thompson
Discover the other side to sport. Hosts Scott Michael Shotgun and McLeod Bethel-Thompson sit down with guests to reveal untold insights about the experience of being an athlete, life beyond sports, and the purpose of sport in our world.
Episodes
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Ep. 21 - Zachary Scott Kline
How can sport and music work together to enrich your soul and your experience of life? Well imagine being the number two ranked quarterback in the nation out of high school and also playing in a punk band on the side, then eventually making it all the way into playing pro ball in Canada, but…
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Ep. 20 - Micheli Oliver
What did the Native People who managed forests in the West do for thousands and thousands of years that kept forest fires under control? What are we not doing now? Indigenous Activist, Skier, and Climber, Micheli Oliver shares her research, what it's like to be a Native Athlete in the outdoor...
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Ep. 19 Melissa Gilkey Benton - Hooper, Career Woman, Wife, and Daughter
How do you balance learning the life lessons from sports and making sure your identity does not get consumed by it? What's it like as a woman playing basketball with men? Melissa Gilkey Benton was an NCAA 2x All-American in Basketball and Track, played professionally in Europe, and now works with...
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Ep. 18 Burl Toler - Cal Berkeley Coach and Former Pro
What are the most valuable components of an athlete's journey? What does one of the best young coaches in college sports look for in recruits? What are the ancient philosophies on the roll of sport in the world, and how do those play out in today's world? Scott and Mac get on the line with one of...
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EP. 17 Victor James - Former Pro Football Player turned Educator and Performance Coach
He played in the NFL, the CFL, and the Arena League, but despite being as athletic and talented as anyone in the NFL, he didn't end up having a long, prolific professional playing career, so he moved on with life as an educator and coach. How do we come to terms with the end of an athletic…
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Episode 16 Hosts Scott and Mac Check In
Scott and Mac completely change the script for this episode to check in with how the Athlete - Purpose Beyond Sport Podcast is going. They share their sentiments about the project so far, including where they feel like they are coming up short and where they are shooting to go from here.
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Ep. 15 Josie Mckee - Pro Climber
How do we quiet our minds, develop more awareness with our bodies, and form a relationship with the natural world? Josie McKee is a pro climber and prime example of purpose beyond sport, working to get more women involved in climbing, using climbing as a tool to teach empathy, self-awareness, and...
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Ep. 14 Norman Merrifield - Hip Hop Educator
What can hip-hop have to do with education? How do sport and music connect with kids in ways other things can't? And how can we do a better job at connecting and loving our athletes on a personal level? In this episode Scott and Mac welcome Norman Merrifield, the man behind 808 Education, to the...
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Ep. 13 Ricky Ray - Canadian Football League Legend
Junior College, NCAA, NFL, AF2, and CFL, Ricky Ray saw a lot of North America through his 31 year football career that included 4 Grey Cup Championships in the Canadian Football League. Scott, Mac, and Ricky chat about successful process, personality on and off the field, and how sport can build...
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Ep. 12 Mark Grieb - Arena Football Legend turned High School Teacher and Coach
Some of the top executives in the world send their kids to play football with Mark Grieb. Why? He goes into it in this episode. Mark is an Arena Football Legend. He was a quarterback who truly mastered and professionalized his craft, built a legacy, and had a whole ton of fun doing it. He's now a...
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Ep. 11 Dan Krikorian - NCAA Coach, Sport and Society Professor, and former NCAA Athlete
Scott, and Mac dive deep with Chapman University Basketball Coach and Sport & Society Professor Dan Krikorian into the purpose of sport, where we hit the mark, where we miss it, and collage athletes being able to profit from their own likeness.
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Ep. 10 Cam Toler - Architect, Oyster Chef and former NCAA Athlete
This episode presents a very iterative conversation with former NCAA athlete and Architect Cam Toler. Cam is the grandson of the NFL's first black official, Burl Toler I. He taps into a conversation with Scott and Mac about the crossovers between sport art, and design, and shares the powerful…
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Ep. 9 Xander Guldman - Big Mountain Skier and Future Doctor
Xander Guldman has been a featured skier with Teton Gravity Research, Matchstick Productions, The North Face, and beyond, but at the end of the day, he's pursuing a career as doctor. Scott and Mac get Xander on the line to chat the cultural differences between mainstream sports and outdoor…
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Ep. 8 Connor Ryan - Native Skier and Protect Our Winters Alliance Athlete
Ever have those moments that give you chills, or light a fire inside you? Native skier, Connor Ryan describes that as the Sacred Stoke. In this Episode, Scott, Mcleod, and Connor discuss the perspective and approach required to feel truly connected to the world through sport. Connor weighs in on...
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Ep. 7 Jeremiah Masoli - Univ. of Oregon Legend and CFL Star
Jeremiah Masoli led the University of Oregon to a PAC-10 Championship and a Rose Bowl appearance in 2009. He's now the starting Quarterback for the Hamilton Tigercats in the Canadian Football League. In this episode, Scott, Mac, and Jeremiah discuss the tradition of sports excellence, exploring...
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Ep. 6 Will Hewlett - Elite Quarterback Coach
Ever stop to think about how much you're actually enjoying your process, and how it's contributing to that voice in your head and what you're telling yourself? As it turns out, the stories we tell ourselves can effect the way we perceive the world a whole lot. Will Hewlett has coached some of the...
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Ep. 5 Eric Merrida - Sports Agent and Former NCAA Athlete
Sports Agent Eric Merrida is taking his past life as an athlete and transitioning to mentoring athletes at the professional level. In this episode Scott and Mac rap with Eric about mentorship in sports and life after, friendships, taking ownership of your life, and for a twist, sit down and watch...
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Ep. 4 Chido Nwokocha - Arena Football Pro turned BET Star
Star of Sistas on BET, Chido Nwokocha joins Scott and Mac to discuss self belief when transitioning to life after sports, staying true to a vision through adversity, and life on a budget while pursuing a passion.
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Ep. 3 Steve Agreda - Football and Peace in El Salvador
Scott Michael Shotgun and McLeod Bethel Thompson welcome Steve Agreda to talk about how he implimented American Football to bring about peace in the violent country of El Salvador. Scott, Mac, and Steve open up about experiences through the game that have brought about emotional growth for each…
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Ep. 2 Samora Goodson - Arena Football Pro turned Model + Actor
Hosts Scott Michael Shotgun and McLeod Bethel-Thompson talk with Samora Goodson about the bizarre life of an Arena Football League Athlete, good mentorship vs bad mentorship and why going against the grain can be necessary, zone of proximal development, skin color and football, the purpose of…
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Ep. 1 Tony Krikorian - School Psychologist and Former NCAA Athlete
Tony Krikorian is a school psychologist and former NCAA athlete who often uses sport as a vehicle to connect with his students. In this Episode, hosts Scott Michael Shotgun and McLeod Bethel-Thompson sit down with Tony and discuss the roll of sport in building social bonds, sport for youth...
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Discover the other side to sport. Hosts Scott Michael Shotgun and McLeod Bethel-Thompson sit down with guests to reveal untold insights about the experience of being an athlete, life beyond sports, and the purpose of sport in our world.
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Discover the other side to sport. Hosts Scott Michael Shotgun and McLeod Bethel-Thompson sit down with guests to reveal untold insights about the experience of being an athlete, life beyond sports, and the purpose of sport in our world.
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