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The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams

A podcast that delves into the lives of 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.

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Ep. 68 Nate Brown | Football

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2025/04/02

In this episode, I sit down with Texas native, Nate Brown—former college football player at University of Louisiana at Monroe, longtime coach, and now a leader in athletic administration at the University of Memphis.

Ep. 67 Grace Cave | Student Athlete

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2025/03/19

In this On The Sideline episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, I sit down with Grace Cave, a D1 women’s basketball standout from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Fresh off a record-breaking college career, Grace reflects on her journey—from a small-town girl in Weeping Water, Nebraska, to a state champion, and finally, a Division […]

Ep. 66 Gwendolyn Sanders Woods | Track

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2025/02/19

Starting with non-traditional high school and college basketball experiences, Brandon’s path is a powerful example of turning passion and perseverance into impact.

Ep. 64 Brandon Branch | Basketball

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2025/01/22

Starting with non-traditional high school and college basketball experiences, Brandon’s path is a powerful example of turning passion and perseverance into impact.

Ep. 63 Travis King | Sports Agent

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2025/01/08

Travis King on how a little Memphis grit can turn dreams into reality.

Ep. 62 Regina Smith | Cheerleader

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2024/12/25

In this special holiday edition of the 5th Quarter Podcast, I had the honor of speaking with Head Coach Regina Smith, the groundbreaking leader of Morgan State University’s Acrobatics and Tumbling program—the first HBCU Division I team in the sport. As we reflect on gratitude and purpose this season, Regina’s story of faith, resilience, and […]

Ep. 61 Jason Staub | Baseball

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2024/12/11

In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, we sit down with Jason Staub, a former pitcher for Eastern Connecticut State University and now the interim Head Baseball Coach at Pomona-Pitzer Colleges. Jason shares his incredible journey from a standout high school and college athlete to a coach leading his team to unprecedented success. Key Highlights: […]

Ep. 60 Drew Hayes | Baseball

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2024/11/27

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 […]

Ep. 59 Greg Graber | Mental Performance Coach

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2024/11/13

If you’re looking to elevate your mental game and find calm amid chaos, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways for everyone.

Ep. 58 Sydney Griffin | Track

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2024/10/30

Have you ever faced setbacks that made you question your career path? In this inspiring episode, I 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 […]

Ep. 57 Calvin Blackmon | Football

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2024/10/16

In 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 […]

Ep. 56 Pete Pranica | TV Sports Commentator

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2024/10/02

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 […]

Ep. 55 Grant Vermeer | Basketball

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2024/09/18

In 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 […]

Ep. 54 Jessica Benson | Broadcast Sports Journalist

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2024/09/11

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 @grindcitymedia Network. We dive deep into her journey as a woman navigating the male-dominated world of sports media. Jessica shares how she found her […]

Ep. 53 Cameron Kinley | Football

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2024/09/04

In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, I chat with Cameron Kinley, Naval Intelligence Officer, former Navy and NFL football player, speaker and now book author. Cameron shares his story of resilience, living with no regrets and finding his passion (and purpose) after football. Highlights include: Tune in to hear his inspiring story! Find […]

Ep. 52 Mason Dashiell | Cheerleader

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2024/07/24

In this episode, 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 […]

Ep. 51 Dr Keith B Wood Talks Memphis Red Sox History

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2024/07/17

In this “On The Sideline” episode, Dr. Keith B. Wood takes us on a historical journey through the legacy of the Memphis Red Sox, one of the most influential Negro League baseball teams. He sheds light on how the Red Sox transcended sports to become a cultural phenomenon during the Jim Crow era, deeply intertwined […]

Ep. 50 Vickie Finch: Love, Career & Basketball with...

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2024/07/10

Her story in her own words. In this episode, Vickie Finch opens up about her life, intertwined with the remarkable career of her late husband, Coach Larry Finch. From their youth growing up in Orange Mound, the years at Melrose High School, then Memphis State, the short time in Alabama and their return home to […]

Ep. 49 Kenneth Moody | Memphis Basketball

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2024/07/03

His story in his own words. How do you handle other people’s opinions about your career path? In this episode, I chat with Ken Moody, former Memphis State basketball player, to discuss his inspiring journey. Growing up in Memphis as the youngest of 11 children with a single mom, Ken found basketball as his ticket […]

Ep. 48 Paige McCormick Swimmer

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2024/06/26

I chat with Paige about the early days of swimming, the amazing achievements of her high school year, and why Louisville was THE place for her.We talk in depth about the overwhelm of her Freshman year, the emotional aspects of her college career and those Olympic Trials. She gets personal about her injury, the road to recovery, the decision to retire and her very last swim. Plus who she is today and what she sees for her future. All of this and so much more...

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