By Athletes For Athletes

Ball Was Life

Sports EN ↓ 25 episodes

Encourage and inspire former athletes to truly realize the value they bring to life after sports. Highlighting the traits, skills, and abilities they gain from a competitive athletic background. Hopefully entertaining along the way!  Got any questions? Want us to discuss a certain topic? Looking to be a guest?  Let us know! ballwaslifepodcast@gmail.com

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By Athletes For Athletes

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Dec 30, 2025

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Episodes

#24 - Father and Sons 30.12.2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This episode, Mark Vogler and Andrew Vogler join for a family conversation. We discuss a fathers perspective of his time in sports and later raising 2 sons in sports as well! Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#23 - SPECIAL GUEST: Spencer Holcomb 19.11.2025

Former college baseball player and current high school coach/teacher Spencer Holcomb joins to talk about strong work ethic and passion for baseball, helping kids become better athletes and people! Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#22 - SPECIAL GUEST: Andrew Vogler 15.10.2025

Former JUCO baseball player Andrew Vogler joins. We chat about growing up in a competitive sports family, grinding it out at a junior college, trying to work/graduate during COVID, and much more! Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#21 - SPECIAL GUEST: Reece "Lightning" Hampton 25.06.2025

Former professional baseball player and current Banana Ball star Reece Hampton joins to talk about his passion for baseball and how that has given him unique opportunities! Check out Reece and the Savannah Bananas/Party Animals with the "Greatest Show In Sports" Website : https://thesavannahbananas.com Instagram : @thesavbananas Twitter : @TheSavBananas TikTok : @TheSavBananas Facebook :...

#20 - Graduation Season and The Next Game 04.06.2025

It's graduation season and the 20th episode! Congratulations to all the graduates!  We discuss our experience of school and sport coming to an end. How to handle the life change, tips for the future and lots of fun discussions.  Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#19 - SPECIAL GUEST: Jesse Gonzales 07.05.2025

Former JUCO and D1 college baseball player Jesse Gonzales joins. We discuss growing up in Colorado, working hard at junior college and D1 programs, the journey through difficult times and more! Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#18 - SPECIAL GUEST: Brantley Horton 12.03.2025

Former collegiate football player Brantley Horton joins to discuss his experience playing at the Naval Academy, time spent in the Marine Corps and how his time in the military led to success in the business world. Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#17 - SPECIAL GUEST: Michael Caldwell 12.02.2025

Former collegiate baseball player Michael Caldwell joins us to discuss his experience playing, and how he became successful on the journey from construction work to the mortgage world. Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#16 - SPECIAL GUESTS: Brandt & Rebecca Bronico 08.01.2025

Power couple Brandt and Rebecca Bronico join to discuss playing collegiate soccer and meeting each other, getting drafted in the MLS draft, and running an AirBnB business! Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#15 - Fan Questions 11.12.2024

Answer some fan questions! Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#14 - SPECIAL GUEST: Eddie Hull 26.06.2024

Former collegiate baseball player turned business owner, athletic director and head coach, Eddie Hull shares some great info. We discuss his time as a player and how that experience shaped his coaching/leadership career. Go check out the Queen City Corndogs!  Website: https://queencitybaseballclub.com Instagram: @qccorndogsbsb Twitter: QCCorndogsBSB Let us know what you think! What do you want to...

#13 - The Art of Time Management 05.06.2024

Be in control of your time! Master the art of time management, watch stress leave and success follow. Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#12 - SPECIAL GUEST: Natalee Jarrett 15.05.2024

Former 2-sport athlete Natalee Jarrett shares how her experiences playing sports as a kid led to a fulfilling career. Her competitive drive and passion blazed a path to the business side of athletics. Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#11 - SPECIAL GUEST: Braxton Lane 11.04.2024

Former 2 sport athlete Braxton Lane joins to talk about his background in sports and the lessons he learned. His time as a pro baseball player, college football player, and now successful sales person. Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#10 - Good to Great: Embrace Being Coachable 04.04.2024

Everyone needs a coach! If you are coachable, you can elevate your skillset to the next level. Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#9 - The Unbeatable Mind: Positive and Strong Mindset 21.03.2024

The battle between your ears creates the most impact. Your mentality and mindset either pulls you down, or pushes you forward. Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#8 - Unleashing Confidence Created by Sports 02.08.2023

Confidence is key! The belief you have in yourself will take you a long way in sports, but also in life. Where does it come from and how do you harness it? Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#7 - SPECIAL GUEST: Brock Hudgens 19.07.2023

Former professional baseball player, current CEO and Co-founder of Play'n Sports, Brock Hudgens joins the show. Go check out the website: http://playnsports.com and follow them on all social platforms! Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#6 - The Power of a Strong Work Ethic 28.06.2023

Everyone has heard it before.... hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. Having a strong work ethic is so important for more than just sports. Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#5 - Leadership that Transcends Sports 07.06.2023

Leadership created by sports translates to life. The lessons learned as a leader when competing leaves an impact. Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#4 - SPECIAL GUEST: Dale Jarrett 17.05.2023

Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver Dale Jarrett joins to share his life stories and experiences! Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#3 - How to Handle Adversity and Failure 03.05.2023

Difficult times and adversity are inevitable. How we respond to failure is the most important part of creating future success.  Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#2 - Importance of Your Network and Relationships 19.04.2023

Life is about relationships! The ones built through your network can create a positive impact in life after sports. Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

#1 - Intro and Backgrounds 11.04.2023

Welcome to Ball Was Life! Who are we, what is our background and what are we going to discuss. Hope you enjoy and share with friends! Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

Trailer 11.04.2023

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