Former Phoenix Suns Center Shines Bright in Arizona | Steven Hunter, Camille Ridley
Release Date: 12/12/2024
Is Everybody High? A New Era in Cannabis and Sports | Dr. Jeff Konin
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In this week’s episode of Sports Will Save US all, Sasha Graham and Dr. Jeff Konin explore the evolving relationship between athletes, cannabis and sports, particularly in light of recent events like Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension. They discuss the complexities of cannabis use among athletes, the importance of understanding cannabis terminology, and the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids. Dr. Konin emphasizes the need for education and responsible use, as well as the challenges faced by athletes in navigating medical guidance and societal perceptions of cannabis. Interested in...
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Running For Her Life | Teresa Bowser
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In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, ultra runner Teresa Bowser opens up about her incredible journey into the world of ultra running. From battling personal demons to conquering races that can stretch to 200 miles, Teresa reveals the mental toughness and resilience required to push through the "pain cave" and beyond. She shares how the sport transformed her life, helping her break free from a past marked by disordered eating and brutal hangovers. Teresa dives into the unique mindset of an ultra runner, including the wild experience of hallucinations during races, and how running...
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Sports on Screen | BLUE CRUSH
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Why does Blue Crush still have people talking? Is it the bikinis? The strange CGI? The half-baked romance? Or the furious locals? In this episode of Sports on Screen, Steve and Sasha dive deep into the 2002 cult classic. With wild fun facts, hot takes, and burning questions, this episode is one you won’t forget. Who was director John Stockwell hanging out with back in the day? Which surprising celebrity did he date? What happens when your head meets a reef? And how could this so-called “love story” have been way better? We answer all this and more in this hilariously offbeat episode...
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The 12-Time National Boxing Champ That Keeps ‘Em Laughing | Cam F. Awesome
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In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, Sasha is joined by the incredible Cam F. Awesome—12-time national boxing champion, 3-time Olympic Trials champion, and former captain of the USA National Boxing Team. But the stats barely scratch the surface of this man’s story. Cam’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and comedy, and today, he shares the highs and lows that shaped his path. After a heartbreaking setback in 2012, Cam legally changed his name to symbolize a fresh start and a new chapter. What name did he choose? Cam F. Awesome—a name that epitomizes his upbeat,...
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Inside the Headset March 17 | March Madness
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What is March Madness, how are teams chosen, and why do people get so hyped for this tournament? Sasha explains it all in this special episode. Plus, now you can get in on the fun by joining the Sports Will Save Us All March Madness bracket challenge by clicking each link below. It's fast, it's fun, and it's free. Invite your friends, the more the merrier! Fill out your Men's Tournament Bracket here: Fill out your Women's Tournament Bracket here: **You may also visit NCAA.com, Create Your Bracket, and Join the Group "SWSUA Podcast". Good luck!
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Girls Flag Football Live Draft | On Location With The Cactus Cup League
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On February 28, 2025 Arizona's Cactus Cup League, a brand new girls flag football program, followed up its mid-February combine with a live draft in a hotel ballroom in Scottsdale, Arizona. Sasha was invited to attend as a guest speaker and had a chance to interview a few of the key players, along with the founder of the league, Riczer Desvaristes, and General Manager, Whitney Warmus. You can find the Cactus Cup League on Instagram @cactuscupleague and online at Join our Sports Fam online! Instagram: @sportswillsaveusall Facebook: @sportswillsaveusall Website: Want to be a guest...
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Inside the Headset March 7 | Sasha Unfiltered
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In today's episode of Inside the Headset Sasha shares super exciting news about the show, talks about her new role as a Community Ambassador with United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona and reflects on taking her son to visit colleges. Have a great weekend, and be sure to tune in on Tuesday for a special episode recorded on-location at the Cactus Cup League's live draft for girls flag footbal!
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Wheelchair Basketball as a Global Force for Good| Jess Markt
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In this week’s episode of Sports Will Save Us All, Sasha chats with the remarkable Jess Markt, an internationally acclaimed wheelchair basketball coach and Disability Sport & Inclusion Adviser for the International Committee of the Red Cross. Jess has brought wheelchair basketball programs to over 20 countries, including South Sudan, Afghanistan, and Syria, helping to break down barriers and bring the healing power of sport to communities in need. From his Oregon roots to his life-changing work abroad, Jess shares what he has seen and learned, along with the profound impact sports have...
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The Value of Listening Over Hearing With KC Current's Newest Athletic Trainer | Dr. Sean Stoeppel
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This week’s episode is a fun ride with Dr. Sean Stoeppel, the 25-year-old athletic training whiz who's already taking the sports world by storm. From his time on the field with the United States Deaf Men's National Soccer Team to leveling up as a trainer for the pros with the Kansas City Current, Sean’s journey is nothing short of epic. Sasha and Sean talk about what it was like growing up with cochlear implants, how he’s making waves at the intersection of sports and training, and the hustle it takes to juggle it all. If you want to hear a story filled with grit, passion, and a whole...
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4-Time Paralympian & Outdoor Enthusiast | Kaitlyn Verfuerth
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In one of Sasha's favorite interviews to date, Kaitlyn Verfuerth is in the studio and the energy is through the roof! As a 4-time Paralympian in two different sports, Kaitlyn takes athletic versatility to another level and tackles tough questions on the show like, should we consider people with disabilities 'an inspiration' and, is there a better term than 'able-bodied' for people who are not disabled? Kaitlyn competed in wheelchair tennis at the 2004, 2008, and 2016 Paralympic Games, before transitioning to paracanoe after the 2016 Games, a transition that led her back to the...
info_outlineSteven Hunter played in the NBA for a decade after being drafted in the first round by the Orlando Magic in 2001. He went on to play for the Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Steven has an autistic son named Blaise who inspired him to start the Steven Hunter Youth Foundation and on December 18th, for the second time, Steven’s foundation will team up with United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona to offer a Special Needs Basketball Clinic at the Phoenix Suns Arena that will introduce Kids with Disabilities to the Game.
Camille Ridley, from United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona, and Steven stopped by the studio to chat with Sasha about this collaboration between their organizations and where they would like to see it go.
You can find Steven’s foundation online at SHYFoundation.com, go to the Adaptive Basketball Clinic tab on that site and you can find all sorts of information about the event including the different sponsorship levels that are available.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona is online at UCPofCentralAZ.org.
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