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The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams

Sandy Adams Creative Group

A bi-weekly podcast that delves into the lives of retired athletes as they navigate the uncharted waters of life after their competitive careers end.Host, Sandy Adams, brings forth captivating interviews, sharing the stories of athletes who transitioned into new endeavors, discovered their purpose beyond sports, and the highs and lows along the way.Plus a new mini series "On The Sideline" conversations with current athletes and people working in the sports world.

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All Episodes

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Ep 60 Drew Hayes | Baseball

The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams ·

2024/11/27

Send us a text. - In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, Sandy sit's down with former MLB pitcher, Drew Hayes, to explore his inspiring journey from small-town Tennessee to life in professional baseball and beyond.Drew shares insights into the MLB draft process, the mental toughness required for life in the minors, and the pressure of pitching on the biggest stage.He reflects on navigating setbacks, learning to move past performance highs and lows, and realizing his worth beyond the gam...

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Ep 59 Greg Graber On The Sideline | Mental...

The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams ·

2024/11/13

Send us a text. . In this episode on the sideline, Sandy sits down with Greg Graber, a renowned mental performance coach, author, and educator, to dive into the transformative power of mindfulness in sports.Known for his work with college basketball teams, including the Memphis Tigers Men’s Basketball program, Greg shares his journey from the classroom to the court, where he now helps athletes and coaches overcome mental challenges and sharpen their focus under pressure.Greg discusses ...

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Ep 58 Sydney Griffin | Track

The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams ·

2024/10/30

Send us a text. - In this inspiring episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, we dive into the journey of Sydney Griffin, a former D1 sprinter/hurdler and retired semi-pro international athlete whose track career began at just 13 in Marietta, Georgia.From an early age, Sydney faced her share of challenges, including injuries that tested her grit and determination through high school. At every step, her father—a former track athlete from Howard University—was her biggest motivator, pushing her to n...

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Ep 57 Calvin Blackman | Football

The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams ·

2024/10/16

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Calvin Blackmon — a former D1 football player from Miami University in Ohio and founder of the Fourth Phase.Join us as Calvin opens up about the fascinating way football found him, how reality hit him early in his college career and how it all prepared him for what he does now.If you are struggling with your true calling and finding value in yourself, this episode is for you.🎧 Tune in now! You don't want to miss it!Find Calvin on Social Med...

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Ep 56 Pete Pranica On the Sideline | TV Voice of the...

The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams ·

2024/10/02

Send us a text. In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast's On the Sideline series, I sit down with Pete Pranica, sports broadcaster and the tv voice of the Memphis Grizzlies.We talk about his childhood and how his love for sports commentary began.We dive deep into his career before digital media and after. We discuss his prep work for each game and how he and co-worker, Brevin Knight, make each game cast sound, and look, so easy.Plus the surprising connections he has made with the sp...

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Ep 55 Grant Vermeer | Basketball

The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams ·

2024/09/18

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Grant Vermeer—a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former D1 basketball player, former Cryptologic Warfare Officer, and current real estate expert.Grant’s story is one of finding true purpose beyond his job titles. From playing basketball at the Naval Academy to serving in submarine operations, Grant realized that his identity wasn't just about his sport or his military career—it was about his passion for helping others.After leaving the Navy, he fo...

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Ep. 54 Jessica Benson On the Sideline | Sports...

The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams ·

2024/09/11

Send us a text. In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast's On the Sideline series, I sit down with sports broadcast journalist Jessica Benson, host of The Jessica Benson Show with CJ Hurt on Grind City Media Network.We dive deep into her journey as a woman navigating the male-dominated world of sports media. Jessica shares how she found her unique voice in the industry and the challenges she faced breaking into the sports space. We also discuss her transition from local TV to the digit...

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Ep. 53 Cameron Kinley | Football

The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams ·

2024/09/04

Send us a textIn this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, I chat with Cameron Kinley, Naval Intelligence Officer, former Navy and NFL football player, speaker and author.Cameron shares his story of resilience, living with no regrets and finding his passion (and purpose) after football. Highlights include:The early years in MemphisCollege recruitmentThe Naval Academy yearsThe NFLFinding new purposeHis bookTune in to hear his inspiring story! Find Cam on Social Media:Instagram @ck3thethril...

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Ep. 52 Mason Dashiell | Cheerleader

The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams ·

2024/07/24

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, we chat with Mason Dashiell, a newly retired Ole Miss cheerleader, who has pivoted to focus entirely on her sports journalism career in her final year at Ole Miss.Mason shares her unique journey, from starting out in basketball and softball to becoming a collegiate cheerleader, and now transitioning to a future in sports media.Highlights include:The early yearsFailure is never an optionHigh School to college and COVIDThe stop ...

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Ep 51 On The Sideline | Dr. Keith B Wood and The...

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2024/07/17

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how a baseball team could intertwine itself into the fabric of a community and lift it up?The Memphis Red Sox did just that from 1920 to 1959.Discover the remarkable legacy of the Memphis Red Sox, one of the most influential Negro League teams, with our guest Dr. Keith B. Wood.In this episode, you'll learn how the Red Sox created a cultural phenomenon that transcended sports during the Jim Crow era. Dr. Wood reveals untold stories and fascinating ins...

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