Pre-Zero Sports Talk

Send us Fan Mail In episode 56, host Sid Bensalah interviews Bobby Donohue , founder of Planet Bonehead , an innovative educational platform that uses animation and storytelling to teach kids about climate change and sustainability. Bobby shares his journey from branding executive to climate education advocate, revealing how he leveraged creative content—and even AI—to scale Planet Bonehead into c...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 55, host Sid Bensalah sits down with T homas Schueneman , an environmental journalist, climate advocate, and Global Warming Is Real founder. Through an honest, reflective, and hopeful conversation, Thomas unpacks the role of storytelling in climate advocacy, shares personal moments that shaped his journey, and offers perspective on today’s most pressing sustainability d...

Send us Fan Mail In this Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Fred Ewig , a former sports executive turned business coach . Fred brings over two decades of experience across professional hockey and youth sports. He now helps business leaders grow by focusing on strategy, not day-to-day tasks. Fred shares hard-earned lessons from building a business, leading large...

Send us Fan Mail   In this episode of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Scott Morris , founder of PropulsionAI and former Chief People Officer, to explore how AI is redefining leadership, hiring, and productivity. From his 25+ years in HR to building a cutting-edge platform, Scott shares hard-won insights and real stories about the future of work. Whether you'...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Pre-Zero Sports Talk , host Sid Bensalah welcomes adventurer, coach, and lifelong seeker of simplicity Florian Hornig , who joins the show while anchored off the coast of Morocco during a 40-knot storm aboard his sailboat. From walking solo through the Sahara Desert to running ultramarathons and building a lodge in Zanzibar, Florian reveals the raw trut...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #51 — Winning with Your Nervous System: Insights from David Durand In this Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, host Sid Bensalah speaks with David Durand, sports performance and psychology coach, founder of Real Development LLC, and author of B.E.T. On It . David breaks down his B.E.T. Method (Breath, Eyes, Touch)—a simple yet powerful framework for regulating the nervou...

Send us Fan Mail In this milestone 50th episode of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast , host Sid Bensalah speaks with Mary Boecker , founder of Queen City Links Ladies . From her first frustrating experience on the course to building a thriving, inclusive golf community for women, Mary shares how she turned confusion into confidence and isolation into impact. Together, we explore the misconceptions...

Send us Fan Mail In this Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Reverend Dr. Alvin Sanders , President and CEO of World Impact , to explore redemptive poverty work, faith, leadership, and the power of sports in community transformation. Dr. Sanders shares his journey from growing up as a military child to leading a movement that reshapes how we approach poverty and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Sid Bensalah discusses with Robert J. Hunt , widely known as The Accountability Guy . Robert is a top-ranked podcast guest, executive coach , business leader, and co-author of Nobody Cares Until You Do . Together, they dive deep into the power of accountability in leadership, business, and personal life. Robert shares his journey, including how embracing acco...

Send us Fan Mail What if hitting rock bottom was the wake-up call you never knew you needed? Many of us chase success—money, titles, status—only to find ourselves burned out, unfulfilled, or lost. But what happens when everything you thought mattered no longer makes sense? In this episode of Pre-Zero Sports Talk , host Sid Bensalah sits down with Don McLaughlin , a former trial lawyer turned welln...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Sid Bensalah converses with Anthony Mac Neil , president and co-founder of Premier Sports Leagues . Anthony shares his compelling journey from growing up in a small mining town in Labrador to revolutionizing youth sports in Canada. His focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and community is highlighted through the story of a young boy discovering floorball, tra...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that King Louis XIV shaped fashion as we know it today? The Sun King didn’t just rule France—he ruled fashion, creating trends, exclusivity, and the foundation of the modern fashion industry's status, branding, and consumption cycle, which still influence us today. But what if we could change fashion’s future? Fashion is more than just clothing—it’s a statement,...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #44 of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, host Sid Bensalah speaks with Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville , a pioneer in integrative healthcare and visionary leadership. Dr. Dorothy shares her inspiring journey from growing up in an orphanage to becoming a leadership coach who empowers individuals and organizations to succeed. This conversation examines themes of resilience, le...

Send us Fan Mail What if the ocean was your only home for months—with no land in sight, safety net, or turning back? Would you survive? Would you thrive? In episode 43, host Sid Bensalah interviews Bert TerHart , an adventurer who has sailed over 50,000 miles solo, completed a 7,800-kilometer paddling journey across Canada, and is pioneering innovative technologies with LeadBrain.ai .  But his jou...

Send us Fan Mail How do elite athletes make split-second decisions under pressure? What separates good players from great ones isn’t just skill; it’s how they think. In episode#42 of Pre-Zero Sports Talk , host Sid Bensalah interviews Dr. Scott Goldman , a leading sports psychologist and co-creator of the Athletic Intelligence Quotient (AIQ). His groundbreaking work has assisted teams in the NFL,...

Send us Fan Mail In this Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, 41, host Sid Bensalah interviews Alex Love , Vice President of Marketing and Communications at RIVA Solutions and host of the Mastering the Art of Failing podcast. Alex shares her journey from navigating the nonprofit, private, and public sectors to becoming a leader in marketing and communications. She discusses the challenges of bala...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #40 , host Sid Bensalah interviews Walker Ferguson , a student-athlete, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for mental wellness. As a football safety for Wake Forest University and the co-founder of Ascend , a meditation app designed for personalized mindfulness, Walker has perfected the art of balancing athletics, academics, and entrepreneurship.  This episode delves...

Send us Fan Mail What If the Secret to Saving Our Planet Was Right Beneath Our Feet? In Episode#39, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Samantha Jewel , a visionary in soil carbon and regenerative agriculture. With nearly three decades of experience, Samantha shares her compelling journey from managing her family’s restaurant empire to founding Urth.io , a platform helping farmers engage in carbon cr...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could unlock the secrets to mastering mental toughness and resilience, both on and off the field? In this Pre-Zero Sports Talk podcast episode, host Sid Bensalah discusses Kate Allgood , a former elite ice hockey player who has become a mindset coach. Drawing on her extensive experience working with NHL players, UFC fighters, and military personnel, Kate explains how a...

Send us Fan Mail From the Ice to Impact: Lewis Simon’s Journey of Purpose and Change In this episode#37, host Sid Bensalah interviews Lewis Simon . They delve into Lewis's transition from a dedicated hockey player to the advocate and entrepreneur behind STY House , a youth apparel brand promoting concussion awareness.  Lewis discusses the formative experiences of moving away from home at 15 t...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 36, host Sid Bensalah interviews Ronald Reich , a leadership development coach with over 30 years of experience. Ron shares actionable insights on emotional intelligence, team dynamics, and leadership excellence. What you’ll learn in this episode: The role of emotional intelligence in decision-making and effective leadership. How to deliver constructive feedback without...

Send us Fan Mail   Dr. Michael Hutchinson , neuromuscular dentist and inventor of the NeuroGuard Plus , explains how cutting-edge technology is reshaping athlete safety. From jaw positioning to concussion prevention, this episode highlights why rethinking sports protection is essential for athletes of all levels. (0:43) The Evolution of NeuroGuard Plus Dr. Hutchinson shares how his TMJ treatments...

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of Season 3 of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast , Sid Bensalah sits down with Kevin Warren, the host of the Sports Chasers Podcast . Kevin shares his journey from growing up in Brooklyn, New York, with a deep love for sports, influenced by his father, a former minor league baseball player, to becoming a leading voice in independent sports media. Together, Sid...

Send us Fan Mail Final Episode of Season 2 What if technology could create prosperity while prioritizing sustainability? In this episode, Sid Bensalah is joined by Eric McHugh , President of SHOP-X Labs (currently undergoing a merger to become ACES.FUN ) and Chief Growth Officer at Dataing , to discuss how Web3, AI, and cryptocurrencies are shaping the future of innovation. Eric’s insights into de...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our host, Sid Bensalah , speaks with Laurel Colless , a passionate climate advocate, science fantasy author, and educator. Laurel shares how her storytelling inspires children to engage with sustainability and take ownership of our planet’s future. Through her innovative series, The Carbon Busters Club , she combines science and fantasy to address one of humanity&...