Your Best Days are Ahead of You | Alycia Carrillo
Sports Will Save Us All
In this empowering episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham talks with strength and conditioning coach Alycia Carrillo about how personal experience, education, and empathy are reshaping the way women approach fitness—especially after 30. Alycia’s journey is anything but typical: she walked on to the USC track team as a sophomore and went on to earn not one, but two master’s degrees—a Master of Science in Sports Medicine from Lund University in Sweden, and a Master of Science in Sport Psychology from the University of Kentucky. With experience coaching in collegiate...
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Inside the Headset June 10 | Aaron Rodgers is MARRIED?!
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The Athleticism of Art and the Artistry of Athletics | Jared Redick
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This week, host Sasha Graham welcomes an extraordinary guest whose career embodies the perfect fusion of athleticism and artistry: Jared Redick. A former soloist with the San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Jared danced professionally for two decades before moving into teaching and directing. Now a full professor and Assistant Dean of Dance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Jared brings unparalleled insight into the world of professional ballet—and what it truly demands, both physically and mentally. In this episode,...
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Inside the Headset June 5 | Why Do We Care About Jordon Hudson & Bill Belichick?
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Sports on Screen | VARSITY BLUES
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In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, Sasha and Steve fire up the time machine and head back to 1999 to tackle the sweaty, emotionally confused, and gloriously over-the-top football flick Varsity Blues. With whipped cream bikinis, emotionally repressed quarterbacks, and a coach who should probably be in prison, Varsity Blues is the teen sports drama we didn't know we needed—until now. Sasha and Steve break down the film's iconic moments, cringe-worthy life lessons, and the kind of small-town football fever that makes grown men cry into their Bud Light. They dig into the real MVP of the...
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What Does the Science Say About Fighting in Hockey? | Dr. Sammy Vogel-Seidenberg
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Ever wonder if hitting and fighting in hockey actually helps win games? Dr. Sammy Vogel-Seidenberg did, and then wrote his doctoral dissertation on it. From industry to the ice, Dr. Sammy Vogel-Seidenberg brings a fresh perspective on the power of storytelling in shaping team culture. In this high-energy conversation, he dives into insights from his dissertation on the gritty side of hockey—breaking down the strategic role of fighting and hitting, and how physicality affects players both mentally and emotionally. He unpacks the psychological chess game of intimidation, the realities of...
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Rewiring Pain, Reclaiming Power | Brandon Day Part 2
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In this special, two-part episode, Sasha sits down with Brandon Day—former college football standout, filmmaker, and founder of NeuroFlow Performance Systems—to hear the remarkable story behind his revolutionary approach to pain and peak performance. From his championship days at Carroll College to appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Brandon’s early career was marked by success, discipline, and high performance. But beneath the surface, he battled the invisible wounds of chronic pain and the emotional toll of life after sport. After years of searching for relief through...
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Rewiring Pain, Reclaiming Power | Brandon Day Part 1
Sports Will Save Us All
In this special, two-part episode, Sasha sits down with Brandon Day—former college football standout, filmmaker, and founder of NeuroFlow Performance Systems—to hear the remarkable story behind his revolutionary approach to pain and peak performance. From his championship days at Carroll College to appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Brandon’s early career was marked by success, discipline, and high performance. But beneath the surface, he battled the invisible wounds of chronic pain and the emotional toll of life after sport. After years of searching for relief through...
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Sasha's Quest to Be Rad | Enjoy this episode of the B.Rad Podcast
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Hey Sports Fam! Remember a couple of weeks ago when Sasha hosted the incredible Brad Kearns (NYT bestselling author, triathlete legend, speed golfing phenom…) on the show? Well, he generously returned the favor, so we’re mixing it up this week and sharing an episode of Brad Kearns’ podcast, B.Rad, with Sasha in the hot seat! The two of them get into all sorts of interesting topics; how competitive is too competitive? What is the difference between happiness and fun? Where does drive originate and why do some people have it and others don’t? Sit back relax, and enjoy this episode of the...
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What Would You Tell Your Coach If You Could? | Dr. Sara Erdner
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For this week’s episode host Sasha Graham sits down with Dr. Sara Erdner, the author of Dear Coach, for a lively, thoughtful, and enlightening conversation that will resonate with athletes, parents, and especially coaches. Dr. Erdner is passionate about the importance of a healthy coach-athlete relationship, the impact of communication styles on athlete performance, the need for empathy in coaching and the role of autonomy in enhancing athlete resilience. They also discuss the mental health challenges faced by coaches and the importance of recognizing their contributions and supporting their...
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In this episode of Inside the Headset Sasha gets a little emotional--between the loss of a dear friend and two others moving out-of-state she reflects on the seasons of life and the power of sports to connect us.