Sports Spectrum Podcast

Pat Fraher is an NBA referee who has officiated 1300 regular season and 87 playoff games including the 2020 NBA Finals, 2021 NBA Finals and the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. Today on the show, Pat Fraher returns to share his experience of officiating an NBA Finals. He also discusses his testimony of coming to faith later in life and the transformation he experienced. WATCH all of our podcast epi...

Cody Davis is a former NFL defensive back who played 11 seasons with Rams, Jaguars and Patriots. He was signed by the Rams in 2013 after going undrafted following a college career at Texas Tech where he was a second-team All-Big 12 in 2011 and 2012. Davis played five seasons with the Rams, two with the Jaguars and his final four seasons with the Patriots. On December 24, 2023, Davis scored his fir...

Lauren Sisler is a sideline reporter for ESPN covering college football. She joined ESPN in 2016 after being named Best Sports Anchor by the Alabama Associated Press in 2014 and 2015. The former Rutgers gymnast also covers SEC football for AL.com in Alabama. Lauren just released her first book, “Shatterproof.” You can order your copy  here . Today on the podcast, Lauren Sisler discusses her journe...

Jaccob Slavin is an All-Star defenseman with the Carolina Hurricanes. He was originally selected by Carolina in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL Draft. After a collegiate career at Colorado College, Slavin began his pro journey and made his NHL debut on Nov. 20, 2015. In 2017, Slavin signed a seven-year contract extension with the Hurricanes, and in 2020 he was named to his first All-Star team. On...

Tra Battle is a former NFL defensive back, who spent time with the Chargers, Cowboys, Lions and Browns. In college, he played under head coach Mark Richt at the University of Georgia. His signature game occurred in 2006, when his Bulldogs beat No. 5 ranked Auburn and Battle had 3 interceptions including a pick-six. In 2013, Tra Battle reached rock bottom mentally and contemplated ending his life....

Josh Manson is currently a defenseman in the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche. He was a key contributor on the 2021-22 Stanley Cup-champion Avalanche team that beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. He scored a goal in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final and set up the eventual Cup-winning goal in Game 6. On July 13, 2022, Manson agreed to a four-year contract to return to Colorado. Manson was orig...

Dayton Moore is a Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations with the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers. Previously, he was with the Kansas City Royals as their General Manager from 2005-2021, where he helped KC to two World Series appearances and a championship in 2015. Before Kansas City, Moore spent time as an executive with the Atlanta Braves and was a part of the 1995 Braves World Serie...

Today on the podcast, Chase Daniel discusses his transition from playing in the NFL to a career in media and being a present father to his three children. He also shares about the importance of having a strong identity in Christ and how it has helped him navigate the challenges of transitioning out of football. WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Sport...

Today on the podcast, baseball reporter Emily Waldon returns to the podcast with good news on her cancer battle. She also shares about the importance of keeping Christ at the center of her life as well as the importance baseball has played in her healing. Emily talks about the importance to go public with her cancer diagnosis in order to spread love, hope, and point people back to Jesus. WATCH all...

Paul Hembekides is a content producer for ESPN’s Get Up, and he partners with Mike Greenberg on ESPN Radio’s #Greeny. He has become best known for his daily trivia question, which earned him the nickname “Sneaky Hembo.” Paul began his career on Mike and Mike and is recognized as one of the premier sports media researchers in the industry. He contrib­utes weekly to the Baseball Tonight podcast, and...

Today on the podcast, Nick Foles shares about his retirement decision last month, his excitement on being honored by the Eagles on Monday Night Football and the special connection he feels to the Philadelphia fans. He also talks about the impact of winning Super Bowl LII and the recognition he receives from fans. Foles concludes by discussing his involvement in his  DadSzn  project, which celebrat...

Annabelle Hasselbeck is the newest Sports Spectrum podcast host. Her new show, “Sports Spectrum’s What’s Up” launches on the Sports Spectrum podcast network September 16, 2024. Prior to joining Sports Spectrum, Annabelle was a lacrosse player at Boston College, where she helped her team to two national championships in 2021 and 2024.  Annabelle is the daughter of former NFL pro bowl QB Matt Hassel...

Matt Forte is a former NFL running back who played 10 seasons with the Bears and Jets. He was selected by Chicago in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft and played his first eight seasons with the Bears before finishing his final two years with the N.Y. Jets. Forte is now an author and his new children’s book “ MY HAIR CAN ” released September 3, 2024. Today on the podcast, Matt Forte shares on...

Today on the podcast, we talk to New York Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver about the challenges of the baseball lifestyle, including late-night travel and the importance of sleep and self-care. Luke shares how he stays connected to Jesus during the long season and the daily discipline required to prioritize his faith. He also reflects on the ups and downs of his career, including being released by mult...

Chubba Purdy is a quarterback with the University of Nevada. Previously, he was with Nebraska and Florida State. In high school, Purdy led Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona to the 2018 state championship game and had 59 total touchdowns for the season. In 2019, he had 52 touchdowns and 4,400 yards of total offense and was named Arizona Offensive Player of the Year. Today on the podcast, Chubba...

Today on the podcast, Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson discusses the false idols he used to chase, such as football and money, and how they left him feeling empty. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding himself with fellow believers and mentors who have helped him grow in his faith. Henderson also shares his decision to return for his senior year of college football, trusting that G...

Hannah Hidalgo is a women's basketball player at the University of Notre Dame. In high school, she was coached by her father Orlando and was named the New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year and won co-MVP honors at the 2023 McDonalds All-American game. In her freshman season at Notre Dame, Hidalgo shined for the Irish, averaging 22.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 4.6 steals per game an...

Frank Reich is a former NFL quarterback and NFL head coach. He was a part of four Super Bowl teams with the Buffalo Bills, serving as the primary backup to Jim Kelly from 1985-1994. In 2006, he started his NFL coaching journey and served as an assistant with the Colts under Tony Dungy and Jim Caldwell. After stops with the Cardinals and Chargers, he became the offensive coordinator with the Philad...

Dave Pasch is a play by play announcer for ESPN's college basketball, college football and the NBA. Pasch is also the radio voice of the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL every week.  Today on the podcast, Dave Pasch shares stories about his close friendship with Bill Walton, the challenges of his busy broadcasting schedule, and the importance of staying true to his Christian faith in the media industr...

Rose Zhang is a golfer on the LPGA Tour and represented the United States in 2024 at the Olympics. She was a highly decorated college golfer and had one of the greatest amateur careers ever at Stanford, where she won the NCAA championship in 2022 and 2023.  In May of 2023, Zhang won her first professional tournament, the Mizuho Americas Open and became the first player to win her professional debu...

Taylen Green is a college quarterback at the University of Arkansas. He came to Arkansa after a three year stint at Boise State. In his first career start for Boise in 2022, he rushed for 105 yards and scored two touchdowns. Last year, in 2023, he led Boise to a MWC championship and was named MWC championship game MVP.  Today on the podcast, Taylen Green shares about the influence of his family an...

Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick are filmmakers who's latest movie "The Forge" is releasing in theaters August 23, 2024. The Kendrick Brothers other movies include "Facing the Giants," "Fireproof," "War Room," and "Overcomer." Today on the podcast, Stephen and Alex Kendrick discuss their new movie 'The Forge' and their approach to fil...

C.J. Stroud is the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans. He was selected second overall in the 2023 NFL Draft by Houston after a stellar career at Ohio State. In 2023, he set numerous NFL records including, youngest starting QB to win a playoff game in NFL history (22 years, 3 months, 10 days) and most passing yards in a single game by a rookie (470 yards vs Tampa). He was named the 2023 AP...

Anthony Calhoun is the sports director for WISH-TV in Indianapolis. He came to Indy in 1998 after beginning his professional career at WTVH-TV in Syracuse. Calhoun is an Emmy-award winner and was voted Central Indiana's "Favorite Sportscaster" by multiple publications. Today on the podcast, Anthony Calhoun shares on the variety of events he's covered in 2024, including the Super...

Matt Margenthaler is the head men's basketball coach at Minnesota State University in Mankato and the 2023-24 NABC Division II coach of the year. In the 2023-24 season, coach Margenthaler led the Mavericks to a 35-2 record and their first ever NCAA Division II national championship. On April 26, 2024, he was rewarded with a new five-year contract extension. Today on the podcast, we talk to Mat...