Sports Spectrum Podcast

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for November 25, 2025: Topics: (01:17) - Eagles blow 21-0 lead to Dallas (08:58) - The 8-3 Bears continue to win (14:30) - Matt predicts Bears record for remainder of season (19:08) - Jameis Winston the RECEIVER (26:12) - Matt recaps speaking at Steelers chapel (34:05) - Shedeur Sanders big win (37:20) - Thanksgiving memories (42:1...

Eddie George played nine seasons in the NFL with the Titans and Cowboys. He is the 1995 Heisman Trophy winner and is currently the head football coach at Bowling Green University. He joins Matt to share their common thread of being "tall" NFL running backs, why ballet helped them train, following Jesus and being baptized. Chapters: - Matt and Eddie had the same running backs coach (01:07...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for November 18, 2025: - Matt's visit to Tulane (01:05) - The FIRST PLACE Chicago Bears (05:28) - Should Pass Interference be reviewable? (16:49) - Dan Campbell's gambling on 4th down (27:33) - Ohio State's Luke Montgomery asks Matt a question (35:15) - Matt's Workhorse of the Week (39:17) - What we learne...

George Hill played 15 years in the NBA and was teammates with NBA legends Tim Duncan, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. He joins Matt to talk about his career, guarding Kobe Bryant, faith in the NBA and his recent baptism in the summer of 2025. Chapters: - Choosing basketball over other sports (04:20) - Going from a small college to the NBA (07:18) - His first ever dunk (11:05) - His "W...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for November 11, 2025 Topics include: - When is it too early to put up Christmas decorations? (01:01) - The 6-3 Bears big win over the Giants (05:49) - Shocker of the week (10:57) - Matt's Workhorse of the Week (22:17) - Marshawn Kneeland's tragic death (29:43) - What we learned at church (37:20) - Happy Veteran&#...

Kelvin Beachum has played 14 NFL seasons with the Steelers, Jaguars, Jets and now Arizona Cardinals. He was a teammate of Matt Forte with the Jets in 2017. Chapters: - Goals coming into the NFL - (02:12) - Why the need to depend on God? - (07:10) - His "Green Monster" Chevy Tahoe car from 1996 - (10:02) - Gaining wisdom and passing it on to his kids - (12:45) - Passion for things away fr...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for November 4, 2025 Topics include: - Justin Forsett joins the show! (02:50) - Crazy World Series Game 7 (03:32) - The Bears are 5-3 after crazy win over Cincinnati (07:07) - Lessons from playing with Peyton Manning (11:02) - The mindset of being a second half team (16:44) - Matt and Justin's Workhorse of the Week (2...

NHL players Owen Power of the Buffalo Sabres and Kent Johnson of the Columbus Blue Jackets join the show to talk about how their bond formed in college at Michigan, their paths to faith, and the challenges and joys of living out their beliefs as professional athletes. Chapters: (01:10) - Meeting at Michigan and becoming close friends (04:16) - Their testimony of faith in Jesus (08:15) - NHL Draft...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 28, 2025 Topics include: - Cam Skattebo's gruesome injury (00:51) - Gambling in sports (14:50) - Matt's Workhorse of the Week. (26:49) - Former Jets teammate Nick Mangold's death at age 41 (29:50) - What Matt learned at church on Sunday (38:41) Thanks to our partners, Operation Christmas Child . Pa...

Today on the podcast, 11-year NFL wide receiver Golden Tate joins Matt Forte to discuss choosing the NFL over MLB, his experience at Notre Dame, growing in his relationship with Jesus, appearing on FOX's World’s Toughest Test and his favorite jersey swap story. Topics include: - Choosing football over baseball (03:50) - His time at Notre Dame (10:20) - Growing in his faith (15:00) - Surrenderi...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 21, 2025 Topics include: - Is right now the best we get in sports all year? - NFL week 7 recap - Matt's "Workhorse of the Week" - Matt reacts to Travis Hunter's baptisms, and Skip Bayless' comments - What Matt learned at church on Sunday Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jaso...

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte interviews RobertAnthony Cruz, a.k.a. Coach RAC, about his journey to the Savannah Bananas and the sudden fame he’s received. They also discuss Jesus, success, handling criticism, and Coach RAC’s mission to impact youth sports positively. Topics include: - How did he get the nickname Coach RAC (2:50) - The spiritual growth of the Savannah Bananas (04:24) - The cult...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 14, 2025: - Matt Forte reacts to the Bears 25-24 MNF win (01:40) - Matt's book signing tour is underway (14:28)- Bijan Robinson's big MNF performance against Buffalo (16:30) - What we learned at church on Sunday (22:35) - Biggest surprise from NFL week 6 (38:57) Order Matt's new book "Stay in...

Luke McCown played 13 seasons in the NFL with the Saints, Falcons, Jaguars and Buccaneers. His brother Josh is currently the QB coach with the Minnesota Vikings. Topics include : - How Luke became a QB (03:25) - Choosing football over basketball (06:10) - The current landscape of college football (10:39) - Luke's desire to coach in the NFL (14:58) - Coming to faith in Christ and trusting in Go...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 7, 2025: - Matt's new book is out TODAY! (01:02) - More surprising win, Denver or New England? (21:03) - Looking back at Matt's 200 yard rushing game against Carolina in 2011 (27:49) - Matt's experience playing an NFL game in London (34:07) - Week 5 Workhorse of the Week winner (43:06) - What we learned at church on Sun...

Today on the podcast: - Two-time Olympian and 2024 silver medalist Daniel Roberts discusses the importance of faith in overcoming adversity, and how his identity has evolved beyond athletics. Topics include : - Daniel's football dream (03:34) - His devastating high school football injury (06:02) - Advice for young athletes on identity (13:22) - Daily routine of faith (16:49) - Knowing "ab...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 30, 2025: - Packers/Cowboys tie game. Do we like ties in the NFL? What's a way to fix the regular season tie game? (01:22) - Matt on the Bears 25-24 win over the Raiders (11:20) - Jaxson Dart's rookie debut (17:01) - Virginia's win over Florida State and storming the field in college football (24:45)...

Today on the podcast, we have former MLB pitchers Josh Lindblom and Scott Linebrink interviewing each other as they discuss faith, family, baseball and representing Christ in the big leagues. Topics include: - Intro (03:25) - Taming the tongue in baseball (04:48) - Scott's Spring Training story on our representing Jesus well (14:46) - Discipleship within the clubhouse (16:45) - Navigating yout...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 30, 2025: - Matt reacts to the Bears win over the Cowboys (01:25) - Is the season over at 0-3? (03:57) - When do you turn the page as an NFL player after a loss? (08:27) - Showhorse vs Workhorse 3-0 teams? (13:50) - Which 0-3 teams still have a shot? (16:31) - When should the Giants make a move at QB? (19:06) - M...

Today on the podcast, we have Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson interviewing each other as they discuss faith, family and life as a pro hockey player. Topics include: - Josh's path to the NHL (05:37) - Jaccob's path to the NHL (07:35) - Representing Christ as an NHL player (11:22) - Finding true peace (17:20) - Navigating marriage and parent...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 16, 2025: - Matt reacts to Tulane's 3-0 start (00:54) - Thoughts on the Tush Push (04:28) - Broncos lose a heartbreaker on a leverage penalty (13:17) - Matt's experience with turf toe injuries (18:14) - Matt's WORKHORSE OF THE WEEK award (25:54) - What we learned at church this week (28:43) Special th...

Today on the podcast: - NFL defensive back Caleb Farley joins Matt Forte as they explore the profound impact of faith on Caleb's personal and professional life, particularly in the face of adversity. Topics include: - Caleb's testimony of faith in Jesus (00:45) - Transition from wide receiver to cornerback (02:28) - Dealing injuries and uncertainty in his career (06:57) - Processing the death of h...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 9, 2025: - Matt reacts to the Bears MNF loss (00:35) - Buffalo's big comeback win over Baltimore (14:45) - Matt looks back at losing a heart breaker vs Atlanta in 2008 (21:00) - Matt remembers exciting Bears comeback win over KC in 2015 (25:38) - How should we handle revenge as Christians? (30:01) - Kudos to...

Today on the podcast: - Jason McCourty is a former NFL defensive back who won a Super Bowl with his twin brother Devin in 2018 as a member of the Patriots. Jason played 12 NFL seasons and is now an NFL analyst with CBS Sports. Topics include: - Excitement for the 2025 NFL season (02:54) - What NFL storyline is Jason McCourty most interested in? (03:53) - Being selected in the 6th round of the NFL...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 2, 2025: - Matt recaps Week 1 of CFB (02:47) - Micah Parsons trade reaction (08:18) - Matt's NFL predictions: 2025 rushing champ - (18:50) Most surprising team - (20:43) 2025 MVP - (25:31) AFC champion - (29:35) NFC champion - (30:10) - What Matt learned at church on Sunday (35:10) Special thanks to our partnership with ⁠⁠...