Beyond the Bright Lights
Beyond the Bright Lights is a weekly motivational sports show, hosted by Scott Johnston. Every Monday, Scott who has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair shares some of the wisdom he has learned using an inspiring or motivational quote from a coach or athlete. Also, Every Friday Scott Interviews an athlete or sports media professional to find out how the lessons that they've learned from sports have helped them overcome the adversity that they face in everyday life.
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Deandre Mann: Finding Your Motivation
05/15/2020
Deandre Mann: Finding Your Motivation
On this week's episode, Scott is joined by former Kansas Running Back turned coach, Deandre Mann Deandre shares how a rough childhood growing up in Miami gave him the motivation to succeed in football and in life. He shares how he was able to make the tr
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Joe Lego: "Pursuing Your Passions and Interests"
05/01/2020
Joe Lego: "Pursuing Your Passions and Interests"
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by strength and conditioning coach and owner of Controlled Madness LLC, Joe Lego. Joe talks all about his interest in fitness as a kid and how that led him into his career as a strength and conditioning coach. He also talks about living with Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy and the mindset that, it has given him as well as how important it is to find and pursue your passion and more. Connect with Joe on Instagram: @ControlledMadness or on his website, LegoStrength.com Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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Monday Motivation: Thoughts on How to Survive Self-Quarintine
04/14/2020
Monday Motivation: Thoughts on How to Survive Self-Quarintine
Today Scott shares his thoughts on how to survive self-quarantine: Scott’s tips for surviving self-quarantine in the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak: 1. Stay on a schedule 2. Workout regularly 3. Stay busy and be as creative as possible Make sure to check out this week's interview episode with Joe Lego a strength and conditioning coach for College Baseball Teams. Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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"Fan Girl" CEO Tracy Sandler: Consistency When Being Creative
03/13/2020
"Fan Girl" CEO Tracy Sandler: Consistency When Being Creative
On this week's interview episode, Scott is joined by CEO and founder of "The Fan Girl Sports Network" Tracy Sandler. Tracy shares how she started writing and how that journey eventually led her to start a sports site for women "who know all of Tom Brady's stats but aren't afraid to embrace their inner Gisele" called "The Fan Girl Sports Network". As the "49ers Fan Girl", she shares what it's like covering an NFL team and the Super Bowl. She also shares some advice for people who want to create their own thing and much more. If you're interested in writing for "The Fan Sports Network" you can email Tracy: [email protected] Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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Monday Motivation: Michael Jordan on Consistancy
03/09/2020
Monday Motivation: Michael Jordan on Consistancy
Today Scott shares this quote from six-time NBA Champion, Michael Jordan: “Michael Jordan once said, "I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." Don't forget to check out this week's interview episode where Scott talks to CEO of “The Fan Girl Sports Network”, Tracy Sandler. Tracy shares what it's like to cover an NFL Team, how she started “Fan Girl” and much more. Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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Rachel Baribeau: Helping Athletes Discover Who They Are
03/06/2020
Rachel Baribeau: Helping Athletes Discover Who They Are
On this week's interview episode, Scott is joined by former sportscaster turned CEO and public speaker, Rachel Baribeau. Rachel shares what it was like covering some of the biggest events in sports and what led her to start a new career as a public speaker. She also shares her thoughts on the importance of mental health, knowing who you are and how she is changing the lives of college athletes “Kings and Queens” through her non-profit “I’m changing the Narrative.” If you want more information on Rachel’s work with “I’m Changing the Narrative, you can go to the website: http://www.imchangingthenarrative.org/ Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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Monday Motivation: "Arthur Ashe on Being True to Yourself"
03/02/2020
Monday Motivation: "Arthur Ashe on Being True to Yourself"
Today Scott shares a quote from the late great tennis star, Arthur Ashe: “I have always tried to be true to myself, to pick those battles I felt were important. My ultimate responsibility is to myself. I could never be anything else.” Scott talks about some of his mental health struggles how it's important to learn about who you are in life. Don't forget to check out this week's interview episode where Scott talks to former sportscaster, turned public speaker and CEO of the non-profit I'm Changing the Narrative, Rachel Baribeau. Rachel talks about her 17 years as a sportscaster and how her own life struggles lead her to start a non-profit to help young high school and college athletes discover who they are as a person, outside of their sport. Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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Jim Abbott: Pursuing Greatness in Sports and in Life
02/21/2020
Jim Abbott: Pursuing Greatness in Sports and in Life
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by former Major League Pitcher turned author and public speaker, Jim Abbott. Jim shares what it was like growing up in Flint, Michigan and how he approached life with one hand. He also shares stories from his college years, how his mindset helped him go on to pitch professionally and how it still helps him in his post-playing career as a public speaker. Jim talks about where the game of baseball is today, what he would change and more. Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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Motivation Special: Larry Bird on Effort
02/19/2020
Motivation Special: Larry Bird on Effort
Today Scott shares a quote from Hall of Fame basketball player, Larry Bird: "I’ve got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.” Scott talks about how it's important to put yourself out there and the importance of doing your best work, every time. Don't forget to check out this week's interview episode where Scott talks to former Major League Pitcher turned author and public speaker, Jim Abbott about his life, mindset and career. Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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RJ Davis: Pursuing Your Purpose
02/09/2020
RJ Davis: Pursuing Your Purpose
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by former sportswriter turned author and motivational speaker, RJ Davis. RJ shares what sports meant to him, why he decided to become a public speaker, his goals as an author, how he discovered his purpose and more. Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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Monday Motivation: "Eddie Robinson on Leadership"
02/03/2020
Monday Motivation: "Eddie Robinson on Leadership"
Today Scott shares a quote from football coach, Eddie Robinson: "Leadership, like coaching, is fighting for the hearts and souls of men and getting them to believe in you." Scott talks about how it's important to not shy away from being a leader in your own life and the lives of others. He also talks about how to deal with self-doubt and the importance of service. Don't forget to check out this week's interview episode where Scott talks to former sportswriter turned author and public speaker, R.J. Davis about how he grew into the leader that he is today. Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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Steven C. Barber on the Power of Positivity
01/31/2020
Steven C. Barber on the Power of Positivity
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by documentary filmmaker, Steven C. Barber. They talk about how Steven got started in film, some of his accomplishments what shooting "Unbeaten" and his other films have taught him about life and more. Catch Steven's work online at Snagfilms.com and Amazon. You can connect with Steven at Vanilia Fire.com Thanks for listening and keep striving to unleash the champion within!
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Monday Motivation: "Kobe Bryant on Failure"
01/27/2020
Monday Motivation: "Kobe Bryant on Failure"
Today Scott shares two quotes from Kobe Bryant: "Once you know what failure feels like, determination chases success." "When we are saying this cannot be accomplished, this cannot be done, then we are short-changing ourselves. My brain, it cannot process failure. It will not process failure. Because if I have to sit there and face myself and tell myself 'you are a failure,' I think that is almost worse than dying." Scott talks about how it's important to seize the moment and go after your dreams. He also talks about failure, success and the power of perseverance. Thanks, Kobe for your role model of greatness. Don't forget to check out this week's interview episode where Scott talks to documentary filmmaker, Steven C. Barber. They talk about how Steven got started in film, some of his accomplishments and what his work has taught him about life. Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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Steve Wyche: Facing Racism and Being Better Everyday
01/24/2020
Steve Wyche: Facing Racism and Being Better Everyday
Beyond the Bright Lights is back with its first episode of the new year. On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by Steve Wyche. Steve, an analyst for NFL Network shares his struggles with racism growing up in St. Louis, how college and football helped him find a place to belong and what his journey has been like as a sports journalist. Thanks for listening and keep striving to unleash the champion within!
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Monday Motivation: Satchel Paige on Dealing with Tough Circumstances
01/20/2020
Monday Motivation: Satchel Paige on Dealing with Tough Circumstances
Today Scott shares this quote from Baseball Legend, Satchel Paige. “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.” He talks about how it's important to deal with times that are seemingly overwhelming, the importance of making the right choices in those moments and how to pull yourself out of them. Don't forget to check out this week's interview episode where Scott talks to NFL Network Analyst, Steve Wyche. Steve talks about how he dealt with racism when he was growing up in St. Louis, how football helped him overcome it and more! Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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BTBL: Joel Goldberg Building Professoinal Relationships and Learning from Failure
11/02/2019
BTBL: Joel Goldberg Building Professoinal Relationships and Learning from Failure
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by Sportscaster and Motivational Speaker, Joel Goldberg. Joel is the host of "Royals Live" for, the postgame show for the Kansas City Royals. He shares his journey of perseverance, going from a college grad with little to no experience to becoming the sideline reporter for the St. Louis Rams and finally the host of Royals Live. Joel also shares some of the life lessons he's learned along the way such as "not taking no for an answer" and "not burning bridges." If you would like to learn more about Joel or hire him as a speaker, check out his website: joelgoldbergmedia.com Thanks for listening and keep striving to unleash the champion within!
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Nathan Todd: Self-Discovery and Connecting with Others
10/26/2019
Nathan Todd: Self-Discovery and Connecting with Others
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by Entrepreneur and transformational coach, the Muscle Motivator, Nathan Todd. Nathan shares some of the life lessons he's learned from living with Cerebral Palsy. He talks about how his struggles with mental health at an early age taught him about the importance of self-discovery, the unique way his mom challenged him to connect with others and how those experiences set him up for the work he does today as a transformational coach. He also shares how working out in the gym allows him to push his own physical and mental limits. If you would like to work with Nathan, check out his website: The Muscle Motvator.com Thanks for listening and keep striving to unleash the champion within!
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Monday Motivation: Ronnie Lott on the Power of the Mind
08/26/2019
Monday Motivation: Ronnie Lott on the Power of the Mind
Today Scott shares this quote from NFL Legend, Ronnie Lott who said, "If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it.” He talks about how powerful the mind is, the importance of positivity and some of his one struggles with mental limitations. Don't forget to check out this weeks interview episode where Scott talks to Transformational Coach, Fellow CP Warrior and Gym Rat, Nathan Todd. Nathan shares his own struggles with mental limitations he overcame them, why it's important for you to do the same and more! Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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Dave Stevens: Work with What You Have
08/23/2019
Dave Stevens: Work with What You Have
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by Dave Stevens. Dave is a former athlete, current motivational speaker and member of the media. He worked for 20 years at ESPN and now interviews athletes as a member of "The Disability Channel" He shares the struggles growing up as a congenital amputee and his journey to finding success on and of the field. Thanks for listening and keep striving to unleash the champion within!
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Monday Motivation: Babe Ruth on Never Giving Up
08/19/2019
Monday Motivation: Babe Ruth on Never Giving Up
Today Scott shares this quote from Baseball Legend, Babe Ruth who said, "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.” He talks about how it's important to keep trying no matter how hard things get and how long it takes. Don't forget to check out this weeks interview episode where Scott talks to former athlete and amputee, Dave Stevens. Dave talks about his life and the challenges he faced growing up without arms and legs. He shares the lessons he's learned throughout his life and the journey he took to play football, minor league baseball and work at ESPN for 20 years. Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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Matt Crevin: Being Your Best Self
08/17/2019
Matt Crevin: Being Your Best Self
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by Sports Career Coach and San Francisco 49ers Press Box Announcer, Matt Crevin. Matt shares his journey going from an unpaid intern to working at Microsoft, FEDEX and then finally for himself at Voice of the Box and Talk Shop. He shares the importance of showing up as your best self every day having good communication skills and much more!
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Monday Motivation: Bruce Lee on Being Authentic
08/12/2019
Monday Motivation: Bruce Lee on Being Authentic
Today Scott shares this quote from Martial Arts icon Bruce Lee said, "Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate him.” He talks about how it's important to be authentic and true to yourself no matter what you're facing in life. Don't forget to check out this weeks interview episode where Scott talks to Sports Career Coach and Press Box Announcer for the San Francisco 49ers, Matt Crevin. Matt talks about his journey from being an unpaid intern for the 49ers to an employee at Microsoft and finally a successful Entrepreneur. He also shares the lessons he learned from that journey and how being true to himself was key to his success. Thanks for listening and keep working hard to unleash the champion within!
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Paris Gaines: Bullying and Perseverance
08/09/2019
Paris Gaines: Bullying and Perseverance
On this week's Interview Episode, Scott is joined by former Fresno State and NFL Running Back, Paris Gaines. Paris shares how he was bullied as a child after bouncing around the country as a child in a military family. He talks about how sports helped him find a place at school and among his peers. Thanks for listening and keep striving to unleash the champion within!
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Monday Motivation: Vince Lombardi on Perseverance
08/05/2019
Monday Motivation: Vince Lombardi on Perseverance
Today Scott shares this quote from Superbowl winning head coach, Vince Lombardi who said, "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up. He talks about how he's learned to adapt and overcome, those that he's faced.
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Scott Johnston: Living with Cerebral Palsy and Overcoming Obstacles
07/29/2019
Scott Johnston: Living with Cerebral Palsy and Overcoming Obstacles
On the Premiere Interview Episode, Host Scott Johnston shares his own story of living life with Cerebral Palsy with the help of his friend and mentor, Paul Loeffler.
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Monday Motivation: Michael Jordan on Obstacles
07/29/2019
Monday Motivation: Michael Jordan on Obstacles
Today Scott shares this quote from six-time NBA Champion, Michael Jordan: “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” He talks about how it's important to keep going when you face obstacles in your own life and how he's learned to adapt and overcome, those that he's faced.
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Trailer
07/28/2019
Trailer
Behind the Bright Lights is a twice-weekly motivational sports show. Each week, sports fan, Scott Johnston will share wisdom he’s learned from a life on wheels through the lens of sports. He’ll also interview some of the biggest names in sports and sports media, as well as, local legends to find out how the lessons they learned through sports helped them get through some of the tough times in their lives.
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