Shift Change Podcast

Former Blair Phillips joins the Shift Change Podcast to talk about what it really takes to compete at the highest level — when talent isn’t enough. From Mississippi to University of Oregon, Blair shares the mindset shift that changed everything… realizing everyone is just as big, just as fast — and the difference comes down to what’s inside. We get into: The reality of JUCO football and earning yo...

What happens when you mix golf, cigars, and real conversations ? You get Stogies & Bogey's. In this episode of the Shift Change Podcast , Andrew Carcich sits down with the crew behind Stogies & Bogey's to talk about the culture that brings golfers together — from the first tee to the cigar lounge. We dive into the connection between golf, business, friendships, and the stories that...

This episode is with my former RB Earvin Moore. We discuss the glory days of MGCCC (which we called Perk) and then his days after at Nichols State and now as a coach at Southwest Community College.

In Episode 7 of the Shift Change Podcast, I sit down with former teammate and NFL veteran Tramaine Brock . We go back to where it all started — sharing a locker room, chasing the same goals, and grinding through the early days — before diving into Tramaine’s journey to the NFL. Tramaine breaks down what it really takes to make it at the highest level, the lessons he learned along the way, and life...

In this episode of the Shift Change Podcast , I sit down with Bo Sandoval to break down what it really means to set the standard — in sports, leadership, and life. We start by unpacking what a strength and conditioning coach actually does, then dive into Coach Sandoval’s journey from Belhaven University to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center , and eventually working with eli...

In this episode of the Shift Change Podcast, I sit down with Brett Sanchez , pitcher for the Texas Tailgaters , to talk about the rise of Banana Ball , competing in a fast-paced environment, and what it really means to be part of a team-first culture. Brett and I dive into his baseball journey, the mindset shift required to thrive in Banana Ball, and how trust, brotherhood, and preparation transla...

In Episode 4 of the Shift Change Podcast , Andrew sits down with strength & conditioning coach Will Triplett to break down what the weight room really builds — and it’s not just muscle. From discipline and accountability to confidence and mental toughness, Will explains how training shapes athletes for life beyond sports. This episode dives into coaching philosophy, long-term athlete developme...

Two strangers from the South meet in Reading, PA and become brothers while grinding through professional football as QB-WR duo. Some bonds are built in the locker room. Others are built off the field. In Episode 3 of the Shift Change Podcast, Andrew Carcich sits down with Jeff Willis, his former wide receiver and roommate during their time playing for the Reading Express in the Indoor Football Lea...

It’s Episode 2 of the Shift Change Podcast, and things get chaotic fast. Today, Andrew brings in his three nieces for the first-ever Niece Takeover — an episode full of unfiltered kid honesty, hilarious moments, random what-if questions, and their own version of sports talk. From roasting their uncle to surprising answers to ridiculous hypotheticals, this episode shows a fun, family side of Shift...

SHIFT CHANGE – Episode 1: Grinding, Growth & Old War Stories w/ Tarkan Weston For the very first episode of the Shift Change Podcast, I sit down with longtime friend and teammate Tarkan Weston — someone I grew up with, went to high school with, and battled through college football with. This episode sets the tone for what Shift Change is all about: real conversations, real people, real stories...

Welcome to Episode Zero of the Shift Change Podcast — where sports, life, and real conversations collide. I’m your host, Andrew Carcich: firefighter, former athlete, and lifelong sports fan , bringing a grounded, honest perspective to the world of sports and everyday life. In this Episode Zero, we lay the foundation for what’s coming: unfiltered talk, real stories, and a front-row seat into the sp...