Sports Spectrum Podcast

Oct 25 2024 1551 ep. 35 mins 460

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Hosted by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano, Sports Spectrum is an interview driven podcast that features stories on the intersection of faith and sports.

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Chuck Swirsky - Chicago Bulls play by play voice on faith, broadcasting and his time with Sports Spectrum

Oct 25 2024 33 mins

Chuck Swirsky is the radio play by play voice of the Chicago Bulls. He started his career in broadcasting in Cleveland, Ohio in the mid-1970’s and moved to Chicago in 1979. He spent many years working in Chicago radio at WGN. In the mid-1990’s Swirsky was the host of our Sports Spectrum syndicated radio program, where he interviewed athletes and others in sports about their Chr

Nick Mingione - Kentucky baseball coach on a historic 2024 season and surrendering to Jesus

Oct 22 2024 40 mins

Nick Mingione became the head baseball coach at the University of Kentucky in June 2016. Prior to his time with the Wildcats, he was an assistant coach at Mississippi State from 2009-16.In 2017, Mingione’s first season in Lexington, he led the program to the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time ever, and was named SEC and National Coach of the Year. In 2024, he led the Wildcat

Pat Fraher - NBA referee on the maturation of his faith and officiating the NBA Finals

Oct 18 2024 42 mins

Pat Fraher is an NBA referee who has officiated 1300 regular season and 87 playoff games including the 2020 NBA Finals, 2021 NBA Finals and the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. Today on the show, Pat Fraher returns to share his experience of officiating an NBA Finals. He also discusses his testimony of coming to faith later in life and the transformation he experienced. WATCH all

Cody Davis - 11-year NFL defensive back on his Christ journey and retiring from the NFL

Oct 15 2024 34 mins

Cody Davis is a former NFL defensive back who played 11 seasons with Rams, Jaguars and Patriots. He was signed by the Rams in 2013 after going undrafted following a college career at Texas Tech where he was a second-team All-Big 12 in 2011 and 2012. Davis played five seasons with the Rams, two with the Jaguars and his final four seasons with the Patriots. On December 24, 2023, Davi

Lauren Sisler - ESPN sideline reporter on the power of sharing our stories and making an impact

Oct 11 2024 35 mins

Lauren Sisler is a sideline reporter for ESPN covering college football. She joined ESPN in 2016 after being named Best Sports Anchor by the Alabama Associated Press in 2014 and 2015. The former Rutgers gymnast also covers SEC football for AL.com in Alabama. Lauren just released her first book, “Shatterproof.” You can order your copy here. Today on the podcast, Lauren Sisler di

Jaccob Slavin - Carolina Hurricanes defenseman on new contracts, Bible studies, Gospel decisions and adoption

Oct 08 2024 28 mins

Jaccob Slavin is an All-Star defenseman with the Carolina Hurricanes. He was originally selected by Carolina in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL Draft. After a collegiate career at Colorado College, Slavin began his pro journey and made his NHL debut on Nov. 20, 2015. In 2017, Slavin signed a seven-year contract extension with the Hurricanes, and in 2020 he was named to his first A

Tra Battle - Former Georgia defensive back shares powerful story of redemption and mental health

Oct 04 2024 41 mins

Tra Battle is a former NFL defensive back, who spent time with the Chargers, Cowboys, Lions and Browns. In college, he played under head coach Mark Richt at the University of Georgia. His signature game occurred in 2006, when his Bulldogs beat No. 5 ranked Auburn and Battle had 3 interceptions including a pick-six. In 2013, Tra Battle reached rock bottom mentally and contemplated e

Josh Manson - Colorado Avalanche defenseman on celebrating his Stanley Cup championship and processing grief

Oct 01 2024 31 mins

Josh Manson is currently a defenseman in the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche. He was a key contributor on the 2021-22 Stanley Cup-champion Avalanche team that beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. He scored a goal in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final and set up the eventual Cup-winning goal in Game 6. On July 13, 2022, Manson agreed to a four-year contract to return to Colorado.

Dayton Moore - Texas Rangers Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations shares lessons on Christian leadership

Sep 27 2024 35 mins

Dayton Moore is a Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations with the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers. Previously, he was with the Kansas City Royals as their General Manager from 2005-2021, where he helped KC to two World Series appearances and a championship in 2015. Before Kansas City, Moore spent time as an executive with the Atlanta Braves and was a part of the 1995 B

Chase Daniel - Former NFL QB on retirement, broadcasting and fatherhood

Sep 23 2024 35 mins

Today on the podcast, Chase Daniel discusses his transition from playing in the NFL to a career in media and being a present father to his three children. He also shares about the importance of having a strong identity in Christ and how it has helped him navigate the challenges of transitioning out of football. WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: ⁠⁠https://w