Hustle and Pro - Frisco's Sports Podcast

Hustle and Pro – Episode 219 – Daniel Esteve joins to talk about working in sports. He covers a wide breadth of sports and has interviewed some legendary athletes. We’ve been sports media pals for a few years, and now we get to sit down and talk about our love for sports. Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieljesteve/ Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-j-esteve-3...

Hustle and Pro – Episode 218 – Goalkeeper Drew Stover talks about college soccer at Wisconsin as she heads into her 5th and final season with the Badgers. Hear from Drew about growing up in a soccer family and what’s next for this talented athlete.

Episode 217 – My favorite soccer player joins Hustle & Pro to talk about his first World Cup memories and what to expect as we head into FIFA World Cup 2026. Jack has played soccer about 12 years so far and gives his insight as a young fan and player.

Episode 216: Outfielder Keith Jones II chats with us about his two grand slams in his early pro career, and how he unwinds in the off season. Drafted into the Texas Rangers organization in 2024, Jones II is back with Frisco RoughRiders for 2026!  Frisco RoughRiders: https://www.milb.com/frisco Keith Jones II: Bio & Stats | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keith.jones2/

Episode 215: Canadian Layne Buskirk has played volleyball in France, Germany, and now Frisco, Texas. Originally a tennis girly, Layne’s height growth spurt reintroduced volleyball into her life, and she’s been thriving as a middle blocker ever since.  Resources: Dallas Pulse: Layne’s Bio | Website Layne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laynevanbuskirk/

Episode 214 of Hustle and Pro features my friend, Devon Doggett. He goes by Devon at work but you know him in the Strongman world as DJ Doggett, where he thrives as a physical unicorn with strength, speed, and the ability to conquer dynamic events. Listen to his story of sports and how he got into strongman competitions the last few years. You may even learn a thing or two, like I did. Enjoy. Devo...

The Dallas Pulse women’s volleyball team is here and we’re talking to team President & CEO Grady Raskin. January 10, 2026 the ladies take the court at Comerica Center in Frisco. Grady talks to us about his experience bringing a team to life and what we can expect from the Pulse this season. Dallas Pulse: dallaspulsevb.com | IG: @dallaspulsevb Grady Raskin: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Hustle and Pro Episode 212 – Karlina Sample. Frisco to College Station, Karlina Sample dominated on the track, the court, and the soccer field. She held the back line for Solar Soccer Club and Texas A&M Women’s Soccer and was tapped with SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Now she’s working with athletes helping them build a platform that lives on beyond their sport. Resources: Karlina IG: ht...

Episode 211 – I’ve been busy at work, and that means I have some fun sports updates I want to share with you. Let me tell you about Sports City USA and all the latest things like women’s sports, more Banana Ball, and football x3.

For part 2 of our FIFA World Cup chat we keep the conversation going about some of the questions we’re hearing. Tickets, volunteering, teams, and more. Check it out for a little FAQ part 2!  Resources: FIFA World Cup Website: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026 FIFA Ticket Information: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/tickets

With less than a year to go before FIFA World Cup 26, the countdown clock has started and so have the questions. In the 2-part series we tackle a few questions like ‘What is the World Cup?”, “When is it?”, “Where is it?”, “What’s happening in Dallas, in Frisco?”. Resources: FIFA World Cup 2026 website Key Details: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/fifa-...

In episode 208 of Hustle and Pro we sit down with Texas Legends President Malcolm Farmer to talk about how the team wins beyond the court. The Legends were just named the 2024-25 NBA G-League Franchise of the Year. It’s the second time the Frisco franchise earned the top spot, and Malcolm tells us how they stay innovative on game day and impactful in the community. Resources: Texas Legends: https:...

Episode 207 – Hustle and Pro – Kahlyl McClain takes fitness next level yall. He wants to compete, and he leaves no stone unturned to deliver the best of himself on stage, as a boxing coach, and as a personal trainer. Thanks for Rumble Boxing for giving us the studio for a few minutes (pardon the echo!). Best of luck to Kahlyl as he makes a run to go pro. Mindset + Muscle. Resources: FitKamp101 IG:...

Episode 206 – Join us as we get a few minutes with Frisco RoughRiders starting pitcher Ben Anderson. We talk about his return to the Riders, recovery and comebacks, and even his twin brother who’s also playing. Enjoy this episode with Ben Anderson. Resources: Frisco RoughRiders: Website: https://www.milb.com/frisco Ben Anderson Roster Bio: https://www.milb.com/player/ben-anderson-670391 Texas Rang...

After two seasons of surgery and rehab stints to get healthy, Texas Rangers pitcher Avery Weems is back. He’s with the Frisco RoughRiders as the 2025 season starts, and we got a few minutes to talk about his fall league action, off season wedding, and more. Resources: Frisco RoughRiders: Website: https://www.milb.com/frisco Avery Weems Roster Bio: https://www.milb.com/player/avery-weems-686830 Tex...

Hustle & Pro – Episode 204-Meet Michael Collodi, an FC Dallas Goalkeeper who recently got his first MLS start for the club. Get a quick overview of the FCD season so far, six games in. Plus, get a peek into the kickoff of the construction happening at Toyota Stadium. Resources: Toyota Stadium Renovations: https://newtoyotastadium.com/ Michael Collodi Bio: https://www.fcdallas.com/players/micha...

Resources: Frisco VFW 8273: https://friscovfw.org/ Fairways Fore Freedom Veterans Charity Golf Classic April 16, 2025 PGA HOPE: https://www.pgareach.org/pgahope Merging Vets & Players | MVP: https://vetsandplayers.org The Trails Golf Club: https://www.thetrailsoffriscogc.com

Episode 202: When I say this tennis tournament drew me in, I mean I stopped by for the first session and ended up going back 7 more time over the 9 days. The talent, the crowd, the venue – all of it was top notch, and all right here literally in view from my neighborhood in Frisco, TX. This episode is like a diary of the lead up to this tournament, how it even came to be played in Frisco at Ford C...

Episode 201 – Meet Brandon Williams, Dallas Mavs and Texas Legends two-way player. BWill talks about adversity and leadership as he looks towards getting that championship season underway. Resources: Texas Legends: website | IG | Facebook Dallas Mavericks: website | IG | Facebook Brandon Williams: Bio | IG @thebwill2

To celebrate the 200th episode of Hustle and Pro we bring out the best. Frisco Chief of Police, David Shilson, sits down with us to talk sports. We learn who Shilson roots for, coaches for, and what being in Sports City USA means to him. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed getting to learn about Chief Shilson’s sports side. THANKS FOR LISTENING. This podcast show evolved from my spo...

We talk to Dallas Trinity FC and Frisco native Gracie Brian in this episode. From coaches to state championship memories, see what makes this soccer player motivated to be the hardest worker on the field. Dallas Trinity FC: https://www.dallastrinityfc.com | IG https://www.instagram.com/dallastrinityfc/Dallas Trinity FC plays in the USL Super League, a professional women’s soccer league that kicked...

Episode 198 – Meet Jazian Gortman, Dallas Mavs / Texas Legends Guard from Columbia, South Carolina. We chat with JGort about Overtime Elite and his position with the Mavs organization. Resources: Texas Legends: Website | IG: https://www.instagram.com/texaslegends/ Legends 2024-25 Schedule: https://texas.gleague.nba.com/schedule?month=11 Dallas Mavericks: https://www.mavs.com Mavs 2024-25 Schedule:...

Heard of 75 Hard? Me too and it’s hard, too hard. So, I ‘mod’ified it to give myself a fighting chance to finish the dang thing. In this episode I’m your host and your guest talking about my latest lifestyle reset…my DIY 75 MOD. This means a gallon of water a day (nothing else – no coffee, no alcohol), a 45 minute workout a day, at least 10 pages of a non-fiction paper book a day, a progress pictu...

In Episode 196 we revisit our bearded friend from Episode 158, Chris Buccambuso. This time we have behind-the-scenes access at Toyota Stadium during Star Wars Night at FC Dallas. Watch (don’t just listen!) Chris and the crew as they run in-stadium PA (Public Address), music, and video boards. Resources: Chris Bussambuso aka Voice Behind the Beard | LinkedIn FC Dallas: Website

In Hustle and Pro episode 195, FC Dallas homegrown Nolan Norris talks about his time in the FCD Academy, with North Texas Soccer Club, on the FCD first team in Frisco, and the US Men’s U19 and U20 National teams. Nolan Norris Bio: https://www.fcdallas.com/players/nolan-norris/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/nolancnorris/ FC Dallas Website: https://www.fcdallas.com USMNT IG: https://www.instagram....