Sports Will Save Us All | A Sports Podcast Where Sports Are Just the Beginning

In this inaugural episode of Inside the Headset | Sasha Unfiltered, Sasha tells a story about another team bringing in a ringer for volleyball playoffs and waxes poetic on the magic of the NBA's G League.  www. SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

In this powerful episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham welcomes Ken Cox, a former addict and the owner of BoxSTL, a boxing gym in St. Louis. Ken shares his incredible journey from a troubled childhood marked by addiction and legal troubles to becoming a champion of sobriety and empowerment. His new book, Reclaim Sobriety: 12 Rounds of Sobriety, offers insights into how sports, part...

Rachel Kroener discovered wheelchair basketball when she was 10 years old and was immediately hooked. She eventually earned a D1 scholarship to University of Texas at Arlington where she played with some of the best athletes in the sport. In this week's episode, Rachel shares her journey and breaks down the challenges and triumphs of competing with, and against, some of the best wheelchair athlete...

Part 2 of 2. Brady Howe is the former head strength and conditioning coach and VP of Health & Performance for the Phoenix Suns and is now the Director of Sports Medicine at Grand Canyon University. With an extensive background that includes a Bachelor's in Athletic Training, two Master's degrees in Sports Conditioning and Psychology, and years of hands-on experience, Brady is a powerhouse in the w...

Part 1 of 2. Brady Howe is the former head strength and conditioning coach and VP of Health & Performance for the Phoenix Suns and is now the Director of Sports Medicine at Grand Canyon University. With an extensive background that includes a Bachelor's in Athletic Training, two Master's degrees in Sports Conditioning and Psychology, and years of hands-on experience, Brady is a powerhouse in the w...

In this enlightening episode, host Sasha Graham sits down with Dr. Brook Choulet, a leading psychiatrist in the burgeoning field of sports psychiatry. With her extensive experience as the former consulting psychiatrist for the Phoenix Mercury and the Phoenix Suns, Dr. Choulet shares insights into the unique mental health challenges faced by elite athletes across various sports, including the NFL,...

A dynamic figure in both the podcasting and sports worlds, Naomi Mellor shares her unique journey from caring for racehorses as a large animal veterinarian to competing in the thrilling Swim Run endurance challenge known as Ötillö. As Sasha and Naomi dive into her diverse experiences, Naomi reveals how her passion for animals and sports has shaped her life. She discusses the challenges and rewards...

In this gripping episode, host Sasha Graham sits down with Sam Rosenberg, a former Division I wrestler turned Marine Corps officer and elite bodyguard for A-list celebrities like Warren Buffett and Tom Cruise. Sam shares his extraordinary journey from protecting public figures to teaching individuals how to safeguard themselves through his book, Live Ready: A Guide to Protecting Yourself in an Unc...

Host Sasha Graham shares her passion for horses and introduces us to two young riders from Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship, Harper and Lilly. At just 9 and 13 years old, these smart, funny, horse-loving girls open up about their experiences with horseback riding and how it has impacted their lives. Harper, full of energy and "horse fever," and Lilly, a thoughtful spirit with a love for music, rec...

In Part 2 of this powerful Sports Will Save Us All episode, Robert and Ryan DeLena, authors of Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son's Life, return to talk about the incredible adventures they've shared, from skiing Big Sky's infamous Big Couloir to exploring Antarctica. They share how these heart-pounding experiences deepened their bond and transformed their outlook on life. With humor, vuln...

In this two-part special of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham sits down with Robert and Ryan DeLena, the remarkable father-son duo behind the memoir Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son's Life. Together, they share their extraordinary story of resilience, adventure, and the transformative power of skiing. In Part 1, they dive into Ryan's challenging childhood, marked by misdiagnoses...

In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham explores the transformative power of movement, creativity, and self-expression with the iconic Perle Noire. As the creator of Healing Through Seduction, Perle empowers women to reclaim their bodies, confidence, and sensuality through the art of burlesque. Join Sasha for an inspiring conversation about the deeper connections and communit...

In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham welcomes Jean Fruth, one of the world's most renowned sports photographers. Jean's stunning images have documented the beauty of baseball, from the major leagues to grassroots games around the globe. They've been featured in the the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Baseball Hall of Fame, the Smithsonian, and beyond. Jean discusses h...

Host Sasha Graham is joined this week by the extraordinary Candace Cable, a nine-time Paralympian and pioneer in adapted sports. Candace's story is one of community support, innovation, and unmatched athleticism, having competed in both Summer and Winter Paralympic Games and winning 12 medals across multiple disciplines. As the world gears up for the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Candace reflects on the...

Join host Sasha Graham for a fun and thought-provoking solo episode of Sports Will Save Us All that takes you from the thrill of the Summer Olympics to the often head-scratching world of political attack ads. Sasha explores how the joy of sports can bring us together while politics sometimes seems determined to pull us apart. She shares some surprising lessons from Olympic athletes, tips for findi...

As former NCAA cheerleader at UC Berkeley turned distance runner, Allison Yamamoto struggled for years with a missing period and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Her high-achieving nature and her efforts to stay disciplined led to avoiding rest days, strictly eating foods she labeled as healthy, and chronically overtraining while battling stress. In this episode, Allison shares her per...

Host Sasha Graham welcomes CJ Stewart, former Chicago Cubs outfielder and a leading figure in baseball player development for this week's episode of Sports Will Save Us All. CJ has spent over 20 years in Atlanta, helping shape the futures of countless young athletes. In 2007, he and his wife Kelli founded the LEAD Center for Youth, a non-profit organization dedicated to using baseball and tennis t...

Sasha and Steve are back in the studio for their monthly Sports on Screen movie review. This month, they're discussing Arthur the King, a film starring Mark Wahlberg as adventure racer Michael Light. The movie tells the incredible true story of Michael and Arthur, a stray dog who changes Michael's life forever during an epic endurance race. This one was a doozy, folks, and show seems to have gotte...

Welcome back to the second part of our 100th episode celebration! Host Sasha Graham continues her conversation with the incredible team from The Miracle League of Arizona   Episode Highlights: Carolyn Goldfarb: Carolyn shares her journey as a volunteer and coach, the flexible volunteer program, and the joy of witnessing "Miracle Moments" on the field. Christina Whitehurst: Christina talks about th...

Welcome to a milestone episode of Sports Will Save Us All! In our 100th episode, host Sasha Graham is joined by a fantastic lineup from The Miracle League of Arizona, an organization that epitomizes the unifying power of sports through their dynamite baseball program especially for kids and adults with disabilities. This episode features:   Episode Highlights: Theodore Whitehurst: An inspiring you...

Host Sasha Graham sits down with Timmy B., the voice behind Toronto's #1 combat sports podcast, Fight in Sight. Together, they explore the rise of MMA as a spectator sport, what sets it apart from traditional martial arts, and the unique appeal it holds for fans worldwide. Tim shares insights from his experiences as a martial artist, competitive soccer and tennis player, and coach, discussing how...

In this exhilarating episode of "Sports Will Save Us All," host Sasha Graham welcomes the incredible Jennie Milton, an Australian adventurer whose official bio barely scratches the surface of her dynamic life. Jennie is a professional snow kiter, kite surfer, and big mountain backcountry guide, but her talents and passions extend far beyond these titles. Known widely as "Adrena Jen," a nickname th...

In this heartwarming episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham welcomes Tommy Montelli, whose life and career were profoundly shaped by his father, Vito Montelli. Vito is New England's all-time winningest high school basketball coach, having led St. Joseph's High School to 11 Connecticut state championships over a remarkable 50-year career. Tommy, the youngest of six, grew up under the...

Summer is here, and for many of us, that means it's time to enjoy the great outdoors—hiking, camping, kayaking, and, of course, fishing. In this exciting episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham welcomes Bob Gonzalez, a big game sport fisherman from Destin, Florida. Bob has spent much of his adult life deep sea fishing for enormous fish, and he recently released a book titled A Flicke...

In this fascinating episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham welcomes Dr. Daniel Laby, a renowned Sports Vision Ophthalmologist who has worked with athletes from MLB, NBA, NHL, the Olympics, and beyond. Dr. Laby, who starred in a Red Bull documentary with Liverpool FC's Trent Alexander-Arnold, shares his insights on how cutting-edge technology and vision training can give athletes a c...