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Beyond the Bright Lights
Beyond the Bright Lights is a weekly motivational sports show, hosted by Scott Johnston. Every Monday, Scott who has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair shares some of the wisdom he has learned using an inspiring or motivational quote from a coach or athlete. Also, Every Friday Scott Interviews an athlete or sports media professional to find out how the lessons that they've learned from sports have helped them overcome the adversity that they face in everyday life.
Episodes
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Deandre Mann: Finding Your Motivation
On this week's episode, Scott is joined by former Kansas Running Back turned coach, Deandre Mann Deandre shares how a rough childhood growing up in Miami gave him the motivation to succeed in football and in life. He shares how he was able to make the tr
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Joe Lego: "Pursuing Your Passions and Interests"
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by strength and conditioning coach and owner of Controlled Madness LLC, Joe Lego. Joe talks all about his interest in fitness as a kid and how that led him into his career as a strength and conditioning coach. He also talks about living with…
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Monday Motivation: Thoughts on How to Survive Self-Quarintine
Today Scott shares his thoughts on how to survive self-quarantine: Scott's tips for surviving self-quarantine in the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak: 1. Stay on a schedule 2. Workout regularly 3. Stay busy and be as creative as possible Make sure to check out this week's interview episode with Joe...
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"Fan Girl" CEO Tracy Sandler: Consistency When Being Creative
On this week's interview episode, Scott is joined by CEO and founder of "The Fan Girl Sports Network" Tracy Sandler. Tracy shares how she started writing and how that journey eventually led her to start a sports site for women "who know all of Tom Brady's stats but aren't afraid to embrace their...
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Monday Motivation: Michael Jordan on Consistancy
Today Scott shares this quote from six-time NBA Champion, Michael Jordan: "Michael Jordan once said, "I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my...
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Rachel Baribeau: Helping Athletes Discover Who They Are
On this week's interview episode, Scott is joined by former sportscaster turned CEO and public speaker, Rachel Baribeau. Rachel shares what it was like covering some of the biggest events in sports and what led her to start a new career as a public speaker. She also shares her thoughts on the...
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Monday Motivation: "Arthur Ashe on Being True to Yourself"
Today Scott shares a quote from the late great tennis star, Arthur Ashe: "I have always tried to be true to myself, to pick those battles I felt were important. My ultimate responsibility is to myself. I could never be anything else." Scott talks about some of his mental health struggles how it's...
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Jim Abbott: Pursuing Greatness in Sports and in Life
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by former Major League Pitcher turned author and public speaker, Jim Abbott. Jim shares what it was like growing up in Flint, Michigan and how he approached life with one hand. He also shares stories from his college years, how his mindset helped...
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Motivation Special: Larry Bird on Effort
Today Scott shares a quote from Hall of Fame basketball player, Larry Bird: "I've got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end." Scott talks about how it's important to put yourself out there and the importance of doing your best work, every time....
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RJ Davis: Pursuing Your Purpose
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by former sportswriter turned author and motivational speaker, RJ Davis. RJ shares what sports meant to him, why he decided to become a public speaker, his goals as an author, how he discovered his purpose and more. Thanks for listening and keep...
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Monday Motivation: "Eddie Robinson on Leadership"
Today Scott shares a quote from football coach, Eddie Robinson: "Leadership, like coaching, is fighting for the hearts and souls of men and getting them to believe in you." Scott talks about how it's important to not shy away from being a leader in your own life and the lives of others. He also...
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Steven C. Barber on the Power of Positivity
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by documentary filmmaker, Steven C. Barber. They talk about how Steven got started in film, some of his accomplishments what shooting "Unbeaten" and his other films have taught him about life and more. Catch Steven's work online at Snagfilms.com…
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Monday Motivation: "Kobe Bryant on Failure"
Today Scott shares two quotes from Kobe Bryant: "Once you know what failure feels like, determination chases success." "When we are saying this cannot be accomplished, this cannot be done, then we are short-changing ourselves. My brain, it cannot process failure. It will not process failure....
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Steve Wyche: Facing Racism and Being Better Everyday
Beyond the Bright Lights is back with its first episode of the new year. On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by Steve Wyche. Steve, an analyst for NFL Network shares his struggles with racism growing up in St. Louis, how college and football helped him find a place to belong and…
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Monday Motivation: Satchel Paige on Dealing with Tough Circumstances
Today Scott shares this quote from Baseball Legend, Satchel Paige. "Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way." He talks about how it's important to deal with times that are seemingly overwhelming, the importance of making the right choices in those...
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BTBL: Joel Goldberg Building Professoinal Relationships and Learning from Failure
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by Sportscaster and Motivational Speaker, Joel Goldberg. Joel is the host of "Royals Live" for, the postgame show for the Kansas City Royals. He shares his journey of perseverance, going from a college grad with little to no experience to becoming...
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Nathan Todd: Self-Discovery and Connecting with Others
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by Entrepreneur and transformational coach, the Muscle Motivator, Nathan Todd. Nathan shares some of the life lessons he's learned from living with Cerebral Palsy. He talks about how his struggles with mental health at an early age taught him…
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Monday Motivation: Ronnie Lott on the Power of the Mind
Today Scott shares this quote from NFL Legend, Ronnie Lott who said, "If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it." He talks about how powerful the mind is, the importance of positivity and some of his one struggles with mental limitations. Don't forget to check out this weeks interview…
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Dave Stevens: Work with What You Have
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by Dave Stevens. Dave is a former athlete, current motivational speaker and member of the media. He worked for 20 years at ESPN and now interviews athletes as a member of "The Disability Channel" He shares the struggles growing up as a congenital...
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Monday Motivation: Babe Ruth on Never Giving Up
Today Scott shares this quote from Baseball Legend, Babe Ruth who said, "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up." He talks about how it's important to keep trying no matter how hard things get and how long it takes. Don't forget to check out this weeks interview episode where Scott talks…
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Matt Crevin: Being Your Best Self
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by Sports Career Coach and San Francisco 49ers Press Box Announcer, Matt Crevin. Matt shares his journey going from an unpaid intern to working at Microsoft, FEDEX and then finally for himself at Voice of the Box and Talk Shop. He shares the...
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Monday Motivation: Bruce Lee on Being Authentic
Today Scott shares this quote from Martial Arts icon Bruce Lee said, "Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate him." He talks about how it's important to be authentic and true to yourself no matter what you're...
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Paris Gaines: Bullying and Perseverance
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by former Fresno State and NFL Running Back, Paris Gaines. Paris shares how he was bullied as a child after bouncing around the country as a child in a military family. He talks about how sports helped him find a place at school and among his…
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Monday Motivation: Vince Lombardi on Perseverance
Today Scott shares this quote from Superbowl winning head coach, Vince Lombardi who said, "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up. He talks about how it's important to keep going when you face obstacles in your own life and how he's learned to adapt and overcome, those…
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Scott Johnston: Living with Cerebral Palsy and Overcoming Obstacles
Beyond the Bright Lights is a twice a week motivational sports show, hosted by Scott Johnston. Every Monday, Scott who has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair shares some of the wisdom he has learned using an inspiring or motivational quote from a coach or athlete. Also, Every Friday Scott...
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Monday Motivation: Michael Jordan on Obstacles
Beyond the Bright Lights is a twice a week motivational sports show, hosted by Scott Johnston. Every Monday, Scott who has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair shares some of the wisdom he has learned using an inspiring or motivational quote from a coach or athlete. Also, Every Friday Scott...
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Beyond the Bright Lights is a weekly motivational sports show, hosted by Scott Johnston. Every Monday, Scott who has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair shares some of the wisdom he has learned using an inspiring or motivational quote from a coach or athlete. Also, Every Friday Scott Interviews…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Beyond the Bright Lights is a weekly motivational sports show, hosted by Scott Johnston. Every Monday, Scott who has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair shares some of the wisdom he has learned using an inspiring or motivational quote from a coach or athlete. Also, Every Friday Scott Interviews an athlete or sports media professional to find out how the lessons that they've learned from sports have helped them overcome the adversity that they face in everyday life.
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Beyond the Bright Lights is a weekly motivational sports show, hosted by Scott Johnston. Every Monday, Scott who has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair shares some of the wisdom he has learned using an inspiring or motivational quote from a coach or athlete. Also, Every Friday Scott Interviews an...
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