Sports Spectrum Podcast

Taylor McGregor is the Chicago Cubs field reporter for Marquee Sports Network in Chicago. She also serves as a sideline reporter for ESPN and ABC on their college football Saturday broadcasts. Today on the podcast, Taylor shares on the importance of finding her identity and fulfillment in Jesus rather than in her career. She discusses the challenges of balancing work and faith, and the need to pri...

Noah Kim is a college quarterback at Coastal Carolina. From 2020-2023, he was with Michigan State and became a starter for the Spartans in 2023. In high school, Kim led Westfield High School in Virginia to an undefeated season and a state championship as a sophomore and was 41-2 in his high school career. Today on the podcast, we talk to Noah Kim about the importance of his faith, the impact of an...

Scott Hanson is the host of the NFL's RedZone channel every Sunday afternoon during the NFL season. He joined NFL Media in 2006 as a national reporter covering all 32 teams. He transitioned into studio hosting in 2008, and was named the host of NFL RedZone during its inaugural season in 2009. Produced by NFL Network, NFL RedZone whips around every NFL game on Sunday afternoons delivering the t...

Kelly Cheng is a beach volleyball player with Team USA. She and her partner, Sara Hughes, won the gold medal at the 2023 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships, establishing them as medal contenders for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Cheng competed in the 2020-21 Tokyo Games with Sarah Sponcil, finishing in ninth place. Though they’ve spent time with other partners, Cheng and Hughes have a long, winn...

Lex Luger is a former professional wrestler in the WCW and WWE. He is a 2-time WCW World Heavyweight champion and in 1993, was voted the most popular wrestler of the year by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Prior to his professional wrestling career, Luger was a pro football player with the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL, the Green Bay Packers in the NFL and three different teams in the United States Foo...

LaKisha Williams is a track and field coach at Porter Ridge High School in North Carolina. In college, she was a track athlete at Kent State where she met her future husband, Jason Williams. Together, they opened a bakery in 2012 and partnered with the LeBron James Foundation to create a "Just a Kid from Akron" cherry cola cupcake. She is currently coaching 250 track athletes at Porter R...

Elvis Amoh is a professional soccer player with Detroit City FC in the USL. Prior to Detroit, he was with Hartford Athletic, Rio Grande Valley and Colorado Springs. He is the founder of “Footballers for Christ” on Instagram. Today on the podcast, Elvis Amoh shares his journey of faith and how his relationship with Jesus Christ transformed his perspective on life and soccer. He talks about the shif...

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James Winchester is the long snapper with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was undrafted in 2013 after playing his college football at the University of Oklahoma. He was signed by the Chiefs in 2015 and has been their long snapper since. He has been a member of four Super Bowl teams and won three titles, including this past season.  His 22 postseason games played with the Chiefs is tied for a club recor...

Scott Nagy was named the head men’s basketball coach at Southern Illinois on March 28, 2024. He began his coaching career in the late 1980’s with Illinois before becoming a head coach in 1995 at South Dakota State. After 11 years, he moved to Wright State, where he coached from 2016-2024. As a division one head coach, Nagy has led his teams to five NCAA Tournament berths. Today on the podcast we t...

David Tyree is a former NFL wide receiver who was a member of the New York Giants Super Bowl winning championship team in 2007. Tyree made one of the most famous catches in Super Bowl history that helped his team defeat the undefeated New England Patriots 17-14. Paul Allen is the voice of the Minnesota Vikings and the host of the Paul Allen show on KFAN radio in Minneapolis. Today on the podcast,...

Riley Gaines is a former UK All-American swimmer who is now an activist, podcast host and author. Her new book “ Swimming Against the Current ” released May 21, 2024 Today on the podcast, Riley Gaines discusses her journey of faith and the importance of keeping Jesus at the center of her life. She also shares her experience competing against a biological male transgender athlete at Kentucky as wel...

Steve Carter is a pastor, author, speaker and podcast host. He is currently the teaching pastor at Forest City Church in Elgin, Illinois and is the host of the "Craft & Character" podcast. An avid Michigan football fan, Steve is the author of 3 books including his latest, " Grieve, Breathe, Receive " which released back in May. Today on the podcast, we talk to Steve Carter...

The Boston Celtics are 2024 NBA champions. Today we listen in on Sports Spectrum conversations with veteran forward Al Horford from October 2022 and with head coach Joe Mazzulla from October 2023 . Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Juwan Johnson is a tight end with the New Orleans Saints. He was undrafted coming out of college after spending 4 seasons with Penn State and his senior year at Oregon. He signed with the Saints in 2020 and has become an integral part of New Orleans' offense. In 2022, he had 42 receptions for 508 yards and 7 touchdowns. In 2023, he had 37 receptions and 4 touchdowns. Today on the podcast, Juwa...

Today’s podcast features a conversation that was recorded at the 2024 Final Four in Phoenix, Arizona in partnership with Uncommon Sports Group and features Florida State head basketball coach Leonard Hamilton, Coastal Carolina associate head coach Jayson Gee, Saint Joseph’s University Director of Basketball Operations Chris Flegler and Liberty University’s Chief of Staff Chelsea Mangino. Our discu...

Daniel Carlson is a two-time All-Pro kicker with the Las Vegas Raiders. He was originally selected in the 5th round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings but after just two games played, he was released and picked up by the Raiders. In 2021, he led the NFL in field goals made with 40 and the next season, he set an NFL record for most 50+ yard field goals made in a season with 11. Today on...

Adam LaRoche played 12 seasons of Major League Baseball with the Braves, Pirates, Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Nationals and White Sox. He was originally selected in the 29th round of the 2000 MLB Draft by the Braves and made his MLB debut four years later in 2004. During his career, he accumulated 255 home runs and 1,452 hits. In 2012, he was the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner at first base in a...

Alex Anzalone is a linebacker with the Detroit Lions. He was selected in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints and played four seasons there until signing with Detroit in 2021. In 2023, he has 129 tackles, 12 QB hits and 3 sacks in helping the Lions to a 12-5 record and a trip to the NFC Championship game. Today on the podcast, we talk to Alex Anzalone about his journey o...

Hunter Armstrong is a swimmer for the United States who won Gold in the 2020 Summer Olympics in the 4 x 100 m medley. He is the world record holder in the long course 50 meter backstroke. At the 2022 World Aquatics Championships, he won a silver medal in the 50 meter backstroke, a bronze medal in the 100 meter backstroke, gold medals in the 4×100 meter freestyle relay and 4×100 meter mixed medley...

William Qualkinbush is radio host on 97.5 The Roar in Clemson, SC and serves as a play-by-play voice of Clemson baseball as well as women’s basketball. Today on the podcast, William shares about his faith journey, growing up in a Christian home, and his passion for sports and broadcasting. He emphasizes the importance of integrating faith into all aspects of life and using his platform to share th...

Today on the podcast, Jon Ackerman, Sports Spectrum's Managing Editor joins the show to share a preview of the Summer 2024 Sports Spectrum magazine. Jon also shares about covering the 2008 Summer Olympics and his interaction with the late, great Kobe Bryant. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Zach Triner is the long snapper with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played his college football at Assumption College (Division II) in Massachusetts as a defensive end and long snapper and went undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft. After signing futures contracts and spending time on the Jets and Packers practice squads, Triner joined the Buccaneers in 2019 and is now entering his 6th season in 2024. Tri...

Anna Hall is a heptathlete competing for the United States.  She won the silver medal in the heptathlon at the 2023 World Championships and the bronze medal at the 2022 World Championships. Hall is the North American indoor record holder for the pentathlon. In June 2024, she’ll compete at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials with the hopes to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olymp...

Daniel Thomas is a safety with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was selected in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Jaguars and recorded his first NFL interception later that year against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger. Now entering year five, Thomas has played in 56 games with the Jags and signed a new one-year deal earlier this year. Today on the podcast, we talk to Daniel T...