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Cross The Stream Podcast

by Kip Ioane

Eighth season of podcast dedicated to finding the intersections between sports, coaching, current events, and life in general! Helping us unlearn our fears of "crossing the streams."

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Episodes

  1. CTS Episode 227: "Worries I Can’t Shake and the Fight to Move Forward"

    In this deeply personal episode, I confront the relentless worries that come with living with General Anxiety Disorder—especially in a world that often feels increasingly uncertain. Despite the advice that "worrying does no good," my mind continues to forecast worst-case scenarios, especially as...

  2. Episode 226: Not All Men...Yet

    In this episode, “Not All Men...Yet,” we dive deep into a powerful movement to reclaim the phrase Not All Men with a renewed purpose of accountability, healing, and change. We explore She Is Not Your Rehab's Not All Men campaign, which challenges men to take ownership of their role in ending…

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  3. CTS Episode 225-The Price Of Silence

    In this episode of "Cross the Streams," host Kip Ioane dives into the complex situation surrounding Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Following his recent Achilles injury and the booing he received from fans, Kip examines the implications of fan behavior and the reactions from fellow...

  4. CTS Episode 224-Lifequakes Accountability and the Morality of Achievement

    In this episode of CTS, we explore three powerful themes: unexpected life shifts, the accountability of men in today's society, and how achievement in sports does not give anyone a free pass from morality. Kip kicks things off by reflecting on a tweet about the Dallas Cowboys that sparked a deep...

  5. CTS Episode 223- Safe Coaches

    In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of coaching, relationships, and personal growth. We dive into the contrasting philosophies of "hard coaching" versus creating trust and safety for players, using two impactful quotes as our guideposts. I challenge the notion that effective…

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  6. CTS-Episode 222-Impact Requires Unlearning

    In this episode of the Cross the Streams Podcast, we challenge the old-school mindset of "As a man, I have to..." and explore the power of shifting to "As a human" or even "As ME." Inspired by a recent quote from Coach Ivan C Thomas about "beating feelings into submission," we dive deep into how...

  7. CTS-Episode 221 "Celebrations, Consequences, and the Bigger Picture"

    In this episode of the Cross The Streams Podcast, we tackle the controversy surrounding LSU's Kyren Lacy and his unsportsmanlike celebration that led to a 15-yard penalty. But we go beyond the penalty flags and fan outrage to dig deeper into what this incident reveals about sports culture,...

  8. CTS Episode 220- Gus is Us

    In this episode of Cross The Streams, Kip Ioane reacts to a powerful moment from the Democratic National Convention that goes beyond politics and dives deep into the concepts of healthy manhood, emotional fluency, and breaking free from the restrictive "man box." Kip shares a personal connection…

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  9. CTS 219:: "The Invisible Load: Ethics, Leadership, and Guiding Your Team Through the 2024 Election"

    In this episode of Cross The Streams, Kip Ioane delves into three critical topics that every coach, parent, and athlete should consider. First, we explore the often invisible mental load that disproportionately falls on women in relationships and caregiving. Kip shares a personal story from his…

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  10. CTS-Episode 218 "Waves Of Nonsense We Can Use"

    In this episode, host Kip Ioane tackles three compelling topics that challenge our perceptions of masculinity and respect for women: Man vs. Bear Debate: Kip explores the viral TikTok debate where many women prefer being stuck with a bear over a man, discussing the real fears and statistics on...

  11. CTS-Episode 217-"What She Was Wearing"

    Kip returns with a story and deep dive on male objectification of women, including a social media video share from his daughter and two articles exploring how men view women and why "what she was wearing" is NEVER an excuse for harm caused

  12. CTS-Episode 216-Coach Valencia Peterson-ODAAP

    Kip welcomes back Open Door Abuse Awareness Prevention Founder and CEO, Coach Valencia Peterson for her second appearance on the pod, and the two deep dive her continued work in Maryland, Delaware and Philadelphia to "to prevent violence in all its facets including sexual assault and intimate...

  13. CTS-Episode 215 "The Challenge Of Sons"

    Kip shares two articles (one titled "Can Parents Prevent Their Sons From Sliding to the Right?" by Kathryn Jezer-Morton and the other titled "5 ways to shore up boys’ social skills" by Phyllis L. Fagell for CNN) and talks why parents of boys should both read them and his own takeaways from their...

  14. (Episode #214)

    Kip returns with content around the ultimate goal of any parent/coach/mentor (3:15), why men defining violence contributes to not believing survivors (9:00) a study imploring adults to take on conversations around healthy relationship skills and consent with their kids (15:31) and examining…

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  15. (Episode #213) Season 8 Is Here!

    We're back! Kip welcomes our loyal audience to the first episode of Season 8 of Cross The Streams by laying out a shift in format and focus for the pod. He then answers the mailbag question "What exactly is it you do now?" and then deep dives two current events that tie directly into his work to...

  16. MaxedOutOnMaxims: Fighting The Tides

    Kip introduces a brand new segment to the pod, #MaxedOutOnMaxims, where we challenge the relevancy and accuracy of common sayings. This round we take down "High tides raise all ships"

  17. GetPsychedSports & The EndAbusiveCoaching Initiative

    Kip welcomes the team from #GetPsychedSports to the pod and they deep dive their #EndAbusiveCoaching initiative and belief in the need for the coaching profession as a whole to evolve

  18. Carolyn Curtis (Character Prevention Purpose)

    Kip welcomes speaker/writer/prevention educator Carolyn Curtis back to the pod and she details her time at the 2023 NOVA conference, her #PostTraumaWellnessProject, and the rationale behind her belief in Character, Prevention & Purpose.

  19. Emergency Hybrid Episode: Ostrich Blocks

    Kip takes on the proposed removal of the BLOCK button on TwitterX and shares a personal interaction online with someone skeptical about the existence of waist culture

  20. #DishinOnTheDrive: Camp Life

    Kip reflects on both his personal lived experience at sports camps (as an athlete and as a 20+ year director/coach of them) and talks things he wants coaches to change in their approach to camps.

  21. #RepeatReassureRedirect: Brenda Roberts-Executive Director-National Council Dementia Minds

    Kip takes a journey of hope and happiness with Executive Director of the National Council of Dementia Minds Brenda Roberts as the two discuss the radical, inspiring approach her non profit takes in their mission of "People living with dementia transforming the worldview of Neurocognitive Disorders."

  22. Power Ballads, Stutters & Degrees

    Kip and Kane are back together, talking potential soundtracks to their mornings, why and why not their degrees from higher education were helpful in their careers, and recalling obstacles from their youth that have turned to strengths in adulthood

  23. #DishinOnTheDrive: Emergency Pod-AffirmativeAction-Pt2

    Kip welcomes friend, coach and DEI trainer Aseem Rastogi back to the pod and the two share space in rage and examination of the death of Affirmative Action yesterday

  24. Dishin On The Drive: Emergency REAX To Affirmative Action Decision

    Kip shares his rage at the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision to end #affirmativeaction at colleges/universities around the country

  25. Head Coach Justin Lunt & Pacific MBB

    Kip interviews Justin Lunt, head coach of the Pacific University Boxers Men's Basketball Program. Coach Lunt details his career arc, the core foundational beliefs of his program and how he tries to define success for his guys on and off the floor.

  26. Head Coach Tim McCrory & Lewis & Clark MBB

    Our segment focusing on the efforts of west coast D3 programs continues as Kip welcomes Head Coach #TimMcCrory of the Lewis and Clark Men's Basketball Program

  27. #LeftCoastStory: Coach Rich Reed and La Verne MBB

    Kip is joined by long time friend and Head Coach of The University of La Verne's Men's Basketball team #CoachRichReed. The two deep dive Rich's career arc, philosophy on and off the floor and define success in his program.

  28. #FoundersForum: Head Coach Bobby Thompson-EverettHSBoysBasketball(WA)

    Kip sits down with #EverettHS Boys Head Coach Bobby Thompson to talk the why behind his adoption of the #TeamsOfMen coaching framework, the impact it has had on his program, and why other coaches should join the founding group!

  29. George Fox Men's Basketball & Head Coach Maco Hamilton

    Kip welcomes friend (and former coaching colleague) #MacoHamilton from George Fox University Men's Basketball to the latest episode of our #LeftCoastStory series. Coach Hamilton discusses his career arc in coaching, D3 stigma's coaches must battle, and how to connect players to achieve success.

  30. Coach Yourself Coach

    Kip and Kane are back together, talking proactive vs reactive, how they might coach themselves if their player presented with a trait each of them knows they carry that is counterproductive to success as husbands, fathers and career coaches.

  31. PLU Men's Basketball & Head Coach Chad Murray

    We launch a brand new segment entitle #LeftCoastStory, meant to feature the great work of D3 West Coast Athletic programs. We start with HC Chad Murray and the Pacific Lutheran University Men's Basketball team. We deep dive coach's origin story, his philosophy and what he defines as success for...

  32. ListenUp: Sports Bras & The Patriarchy

    Kip welcomes #DavidGunn back to the pod and the two discuss a women's track team suspended for wearing sports bras to practice outdoors, #JaMorant, and deep dive their shortcomings as #handymen (Kane even joins the last segment).

  33. Lacey Abell-Race For Minds Founder

    #Kip welcomes #RaceForMinds founder #LaceyAbell to the latests episode of our #RepeatReassureRedirect segments. Lacey details her mother's journey with dementia, talks how she decided to start the #RaceForTheMinds fundraising run in Billings and lets everyone know how to sign up for this year's...

  34. #RepeatReassureRedirect: Dr. Reza Hosseini Ghomi

    Chief Innovation Officer and Co Founder Dr. Reza Hosseini Ghomi of Frontier Psychiatry joins the pod to discuss his unique approach to dementia treatment, optimism around early detection advancements, and details surrounding new medicines.

  35. #RepeatReassureRedirect: Alzheimer's Association-MT

    Kip is joined by the team from the Montana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and they share the vital work they do, the upcoming #LongestDay fundraiser happening across the country, and areas where the community can become advocates for the cause!

  36. Puddles & Failure

    Kip and Kane are back, this week deep diving Kane's #NFLDraft experience, Giannis' post game presser on failure and the two of them's thoughts on pushing through low points in life.

  37. CallingMENIN: Wins, Nudes & Interruptions

    Kip welcomes back his #CallingMENIn co hosts -Carli Rohner. Campus Coordinator. Oregon Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force -Jeff Matsushita. Engaging Men Program Director. Boise State Univ and the group discusses wins during SAAM month, teenage sharing of nude pictures, and the need for...

  38. Pink Slips & Self Awareness

    Kip and Kane are back to discuss Kip joining the long line of coaches to be let go, next steps for him AND deep dive why #men need to show up in some spaces smaller and less visible

  39. Joe Carmichael-Capital Campaign Eugene YMCA

    Kip welcomes the President of the #eugeneor #ymca #JoeCarmichael to the pod to discuss all things fundraising, family legacy, and capital campaigns

  40. CTS Podcast: Thank U

    Kip and Kane return to thank everyone for the outpouring of support from everyone after the announcement of the creation of (and reason behind)the #KasIoaneFoundation and share the website for registering golfers for the July 22nd Golf Tournament

  41. CTS-UselessFULLInfo: #YouthSports

    Kip deep dives #youth sports participation levels, parents spendings, and how we as adults are RUINING what should be a bastion of growth and development for our kids

  42. CTS-Season7-Episode1-AboutPops

    Kip and Kane reunite for the launch of Season 7 of Cross The Streams and make an announcement regarding their father, Kas, and a new family project

  43. Parenting&Futility

    In the season 6 finale, Kip shares a personal story highlighting the constant questioning and angst parents can have while trying to create better for their children

  44. Reupping With Disappointment: Life as a Cowboys Fan

    Kip tries to find cathartic release and community with fellow grieving #DallasCowboys #CowboysFans after another season appears lost before it barely began

  45. CTS Podcast: #ListenUpSeries "Cliche Mantra or MEH"

    Kip welcomes back #DavidGunn and #KellyIoane to get their opinions on whether common #lifeadvice sayings are #cliche #mantras or #meh

  46. CallingMENIn: TheAlphaFallacy

    Kip deep dives the now debunked pseudo science the "alpha male" theory is supposedly based in

  47. UselessFULLInformation Series: "A History of Gratuity"

    Kip recounts his awkward convo with a service provider and then deep dives the history of, science behind, and expectations for tipping in today's society

  48. Cross the Streams Podcast: Words Matter (Pt 3)

    Kip wraps up our 3-part mini series #wordsmatter with a sharing of his research on "ineffable" and what it means when something cannot be expressed with words

  49. Cross the Streams Podcast: Words Matter (Pt 2)

    Kip continues his series on #WordsMatter, this week discussing the practices of "sanitization" and "passive voice" and the harm each can cause in our discourse

  50. CTS Podcast: "Words Matter" (Part 1)

    Kip deep dives ways the deployment of words can help or hinder your ability to cause change in behavior as both a #coach, #parent, #educator, or #employer

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Eighth season of podcast dedicated to finding the intersections between sports, coaching, current events, and life in general! Helping us unlearn our fears of "crossing the streams."

HOSTED BY

Kip Ioane

Produced by CrossTheStream

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Eighth season of podcast dedicated to finding the intersections between sports, coaching, current events, and life in general! Helping us unlearn our fears of "crossing the streams."

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Cross The Stream Podcast is created and hosted by Kip Ioane.
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