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Sports Will Save Us All

A weekly podcast where sports are just the beginning. Join host Sasha Graham as she sits down with icons, athletes, and every day folks to uncover incredible stories about drive, inspiration, triumph and heartbreak. Listen in on tales of the highest highs and the lowest lows, and find joy in all of the profound ways that sports connect us in a way that nothing else does. Sports will save us all, no athletic ability required. ABOUT Sports Will Save Us All is the wildly popular human interest

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51:03

Warning: This Episode May Make You Want to Run |...

Sports Will Save Us All ·

2025/11/18

On this week's episode of Sports Will Save Us All, Sasha sits down with Jeffrey Weiss—author of the wildly inspiring book Racing Against Time. Jeffrey didn't lace up for his first 10K until the age of 48, but once he did, he never looked back. In his 50s and early 60s he went on to complete more marathons than most people care to count, knocked out two Ironman races, survived twice the notoriously brutal 56-mile ultramarathon in South Africa, and somehow decided that wasn't enough… so he ran a

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56:25

The Ultimate Team Sport: Filmmaking in the World's...

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2025/11/11

This week's guest, Chris Baron, is an award-winning documentary producer and director, not necessarily a job that you would associate with sports until you see how Chris goes about his work. In addition to the clear parallels to team sports, Chris's position has required he push himself to his physical limits climbing, spelunking, hiking, hanging, and lifting. Chris discusses the thrill of working in extreme environments and unforgettable filmmaking experiences, including camping by a lava lake,

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20:13

99 Rules We Need | No Huddle Pro Tips with Sandy Cohan

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2025/11/04

Welcome back to "No Huddle Pro Tips," our new special Sports Will Save Us All segment where we take 15 minutes to get great tips from experts in their field on living our very best lives. This week, Sandy Cohan shares insights from his books, '99 Rules Every Athlete Needs to Know' and '99 Rules Every Sport Parent Needs to Know,' emphasizing the foundational aspects of mindset, the role of parents, and the significance of fun in sports. The conversation explores how to foster growth, focus on

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52:09

The Smashing Machine | Sports on Screen

Sports Will Save Us All ·

2025/10/28

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20:12

Badassery After 50 | No Huddle Pro Tips with Timothy...

Sports Will Save Us All ·

2025/10/21

No Huddle Pro Tips is our brand new special segment where we take 15 minutes to get great tips from all sorts of folks on living our very best lives. This week on Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham interviews Timothy Ward, a certified personal trainer and author of 'The Goat Within.' Timothy shares insights on achieving longevity and personal superiority through the four elements of badassery after 50: resistance training, nutrition, cardiovascular health, and rest and recovery. Sports Fam,

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48:32

Leaving a Legacy | Coach Tre Hickem & the Mountain...

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2025/10/14

For this week's episode Sasha sits down with Coach Tre Hickem and a group of dedicated flag and tackle football student-athletes from Mountain Ridge High School; JT, Ethan, Teymur and Sophia, to talk about the volunteer work they’re doing to make a difference in the lives of elementary school kids and the profound effects this work has had on their own lives. These players are living proof that sports aren’t just about touchdowns and trophies—they’re about heart, growth, and connection. Coach Hickem

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31:49

Arizona’s Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship | Heidi...

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2025/10/07

Sports Fam, today we’re saddling up for a conversation about the incredible bond between humans and horses. For centuries, horses have carried us—literally and emotionally—and science now confirms what many of us have always felt: these powerful, peaceful animals can change lives. That’s the mission at Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship, an Arizona nonprofit that has been offering life-changing programs for children and adults with disabilities since 1983—all at no cost to participants. Camelot

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48:20

A Legendary Broadcaster Turns the Page and Discovers...

Sports Will Save Us All ·

2025/09/30

What happens when a legendary sports broadcaster swaps the mic for the mountains—and a pen? Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Steve Physioc joins Sports Will Save Us All to reflect on his incredible 35-year career behind the mic, calling games for the Royals, Angels, Reds, and Giants, plus stints covering the NFL, NBA, and NCAA on ESPN, FOX Sports, and TBS. But Steve isn’t just a voice of the game—he’s a storyteller at heart. Since retiring from broadcasting in 2022, he’s embraced a bold new chapter:

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46:32

The Rolling Pilot Who Rewrote the Rules of Flight |...

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2025/09/23

What does it take to defy gravity—literally and figuratively? This week on Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham sits down with Michael Glen, known around the world as The Rolling Pilot, to explore that question from 2,000 feet in the air. Michael became the world's first paraplegic licensed hot air balloon pilot after a life-altering car accident in 1996 left him paralyzed from the waist down. Told he couldn’t, he spent 10 years proving he could—and in 2006, he did just that. Since then, he’s

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11:45

We Went to a Roller Derby Bout! | Sasha Graham

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2025/09/22

It's another 10-minute take! Host Sasha Graham shares exciting updates about Sports Will Save Us All's new Patreon launch, recounts a memorable (and very wet!) school-wide, family camping trip, discusses the latest in WNBA playoffs, and explores the vibrant culture of roller derby in Arizona. ABOUT Sports Will Save Us All is the wildly popular human interest Sports Podcast based in Arizona and hosted by Sasha Graham. Welcome to the Sports Fam. To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at

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52:20

He Built What Didn't Exist, Changing The Game for...

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2025/09/16

In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham talks with Gregg Baumgarten, a trailblazer in adaptive sports whose work has opened doors for athletes with physical disabilities across Arizona and the nation. Gregg began his journey in the 1980s as an Adaptive PE teacher, where he saw firsthand the lack of opportunities for his students to compete in sports. Refusing to accept that reality, he founded what would become Arizona Disabled Sports, co-founded the Desert Challenge Games, and

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44:52

An NBA Center’s Next Play | Michael Ruffin

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2025/09/09

Former NBA center Michael Ruffin stops by the Sports Will Save Us All studio to chat with host Sasha Graham about the weird life of a pro athlete, and what happens after the buzzer sounds—navigating early retirement, finding new purpose, and staying mentally strong in the face of big transitions. They discuss the evolving nature of sports fandom and the importance of mental resilience in and out of sports. Ruffin shares insights from his journey as a player, parent, coach, and now as the

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50:19

Derby's Stone Cold Jane Austen Rolls In For a Chat |...

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2025/09/02

This week on Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham dives into the wild, rebellious side of women’s sports—on and off the screen. Sparked by her love for the 2009 roller derby cult classic Whip It, Sasha explores what it truly means to find your identity through sport, especially as a woman navigating grit, growth, and expectations. Joining her in the studio is the remarkable Dr. Devoney Looser—Regents Professor of English at Arizona State University, Jane Austen expert, and yes... roller derby

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30:44

Cold Plunges, Aaron Rodgers, and The Other Sasha...

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2025/08/26

In this solo episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham takes a moment to reflect on a whirlwind summer and the ever-evolving journey of podcasting. From celebrating recognition by the Women Who Podcast Awards to sharing personal lessons on vulnerability and growth, Sasha opens up about what’s been happening behind the mic. She dives into surprising research about cold plunges (are they actually holding back your gains?), shares a story about a moment of pure "sporty joy," and yes—she

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45:56

An ESPN Statistician Pulls Back the Curtain | Kirk...

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2025/08/19

What do you get when you combine a lifelong love of sports, razor-sharp analytics, and a deep appreciation for human connection? This week’s guest, Kirk McCarley! With over 30 years at ESPN, Kirk has witnessed the evolution of sports statistics from raw data to real-time storytelling. In this energizing conversation, Kirk shares his journey from behind-the-scenes stat supplier to a key interpreter of the game, offering a fascinating look at how sports broadcasting has changed—and where it’s headed

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47:48

Smashing Records | Jeff Seckendorf

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2025/08/12

In 2023, elite cyclist Jeff Seckendorf came on the show to share his quest to break the national velodrome hour record in the 70-74 age group. His goal was set, his training dialed, his eye was on the prize. But as so often happens in sports, and in life, deep into training he came to a staggering realization that lead to a massive pivot that you have to hear to believe. If you’re interested in learning more about Jeff’s original goal, listen to his first visit to the show in an episode that was

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41:51

The Massive Quest to Break the Velodrome Hour Record...

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2025/08/11

Today's episode originally dropped in December of 2023 and we are releasing it again now for a very exciting reason. When Jeff Seckendorf and Sasha orignally spoke, he was training for an attempt at breaking the national velodrome hour record in the 70-74 age group. At the time, Jeff promised to come back after his attempt to share how it went, and he did! We will release our follow-up episode with Jeff tomorrow, but wanted to give you the chance to revisit the original episode before Jeff's

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46:57

Training Champions, Building Pros | Clance Laylor

Sports Will Save Us All ·

2025/08/05

In this week’s episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham sits down with legendary strength coach Clance Laylor — the man behind elite athletes like hockey phenom P.K. Subban and national weightlifting champ Maya Laylor. But this isn’t just about PRs and podiums. It’s about resilience, routine, and raising the bar — in sport and in life. Coach Clance opens up about his journey from Olympic hopeful to world-class coach after a career-ending injury changed everything. He shares hard-earned

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43:31

A Journey of 7,000 Miles. 2012: A Bicycle Odyssey |...

Sports Will Save Us All ·

2025/07/29

A decade after Thomas Brown, author of 2012: A Bicycle Odyssey, lost his older brother, Marc, to suicide, he set out on a 7,000-mile bicycle odyssey across the United States—a six-month journey of healing, reflection, and purpose. In this deeply personal episode, host Sasha Graham talks with Thomas about what drove him to take on such an ambitious quest, how the ride reshaped his understanding of grief, and how sports—especially endurance sports—can help us process trauma and connect more deeply

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50:50

Muscles, Myths & Milestones: Women Who Changed the...

Sports Will Save Us All ·

2025/07/22

In this episode of "Sports Will Save Us All," host Sasha Graham dives into the fascinating history of women's athleticism with guest Haley Shapley, author of "Strong Like Her." From the circus stars of the early 1900s to modern-day trailblazers, discover how women have defied societal norms and reshaped the world of sports. Explore the stories of athletes who have not only excelled in their fields but also advocated for women's rights and empowerment. Join us as we celebrate the strength,

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