The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams

Real talk with Earl Barron. We chat about growing up in Clarksdale, Mississippi.  Hooping and discovering tennis in high school.  College recruiting and transitioning to the college stage.   The disappointment and reality of the 2003 NBA draft. The early years overseas, the Philippine Islands, Summer League and arriving in Miami.  THAT ring and the […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Vision...

Real talk with Siobhan Higgins. We talk about growing up in Texas, the origin of her name, her childhood and the passion for soccer. The college career that started in one state and finished back in Houston.  Her pro career, the traveling and COVID.  Th injuries, the burnout, and her career path forward.   The […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start...

Real talk with Kelli Toner Mundt. We talk about growing up in New Jersey, the lure of sports and the constant struggle to believe in herself. The battle for the 1st national championship and the injury that ended her field hockey career. The hustle, grit and determination that pushed her to Boston and the surreal […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and sta...

Real talk with Ellen Argo. We talk about growing up in our hometown, the lack of sports opportunities for girls at that time and the Saturday mornings that led her to a life of athletics and purpose.  The nagging self doubt that followed her for so many years and how it influenced her career. The […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start building your...

Real talk with Ms. Toni Mason. We talk about growing up in Memphis and being a generational graduate of Melrose High School.  The moment she knew she wanted to dance and the long, complicated journey to get there.  The desire to teach that fueled her journey, the road blocks and detours along the way.  The […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start buil...

Real talk with Celestial Moon. We talked about growing up in Alabama and how she found her stride.  The state records and the physical transition from high school athlete to college. The burden of being a female athlete and the agony of injuries. Her senior year in Covid, the end of her career and the […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start building...

Real talk with Marcus Johnson. We talked about growing up in Ohio, the love of football and the realization that his approach to the game was critical.  The mother who taught him the value of education and the anonymity of a big college campus.  The calls that never came and the stark reality of navigating […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start buil...

Real talk with Jennifer Lazar: We chat about her childhood as a gymnast, the injuries, the love of a community and the heartache of loss.  The hard decision to leave her sport and the years looking for her next passion.  A new life in San Francisco, backpacking alone up the east coast of Africa, finding […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start buildin...

Real talk with Brandon Wright: we chat about growing up in the Arkansas delta…. on a rice farm, the lessons his grandfather taught him and the easy way of country life. The move to Kansas City and navigating life in the inner city. Discovering the love of football and the need to excel in school. Going back […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start bui...

Real talk with Mardracus Wade: we chat about growing up in Memphis, senior year in small town Virginia, the early decision to go to Arkansas, the hard lessons of fame, the uphill battle of pro ball.  Coming home, mentoring the younger generation, and finding a place at the collegiate level. College: University of Arkansas Mardracus […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Bran...

Real talk with Ulika Costa: we chat about growing up in Angola and starting his athletic career at the age of 18.  Coming to the states, maneuvering the cultural divide, learning english and turning pro.  The decision that ended his career and how he got to Houston. Ulika Costa is based in Houston, Texas Find […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start b...

Real talk with Sandy Adams: As Serena Williams once said, “Success isn’t just about what you accomplish on the field; it’s about how you inspire others beyond the game.” This week marks the celebration of Thanksgiving here in the states.   As friends and families come together this week to give thanks, we here at […] Send us a text. Support the show Follow The 5th Quarter Podcast: Instagram | Thre...

Real talk with Bubba Wells: we chat about growing up in western Kentucky, the biggest lesson his grandfather taught him, the value of an education and what propelled him to stay on the right path.  His legendary years at Austin Peay, the business side of the NBA, the injuries that plagued him throughout his career, […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and s...

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Real talk with Alex Simmons: We chat about growing up in Tennessee and a strong family environment, how her 8th grade year decided her future. The transition to college hoops, the standard of winning at UT and the underlying question of what to do next.  The toll of her injuries and that lonesome year in […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start buildi...

Real talk with Harlyn Wyatt: We chat about growing up in Atlanta, the influence of her grandmother and her legacy.  The transition to college hoops and the underlying question of what to do next.  The grit and grind that got her to Las Vegas and then Gardner Webb. The easy decision to come to Memphis, […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start building...

Real talk with Herb “Flight Time” Lang: growing up in Brinkley, Arkansas, the birth of his focus and work ethic, the lack of college offers and the kindness that sent him to Louisiana.  The friend who believed in him and the unbelievable life as a globetrotter. His 5th Quarter beginnings, kindness and paying “it” forward […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook"...

Real talk with Josh Cooperwood: We chat about growing up in Nashville and the influence of Memphis on his life and career, his calm demeanor and how it fuels his belief in himself and others.  The years in Israel and the pro circuit, his daughter and her role in his 5th quarter start.   How […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start building your brand...

Real talk with Harold “Lefty” Williams: growing up in Jersey in a household dominated by his abusive father, the love and respect of his mom, the moral compass that pushed him towards a better future.   The consequences of life stress on his academics and the reality he would never play Div 1 basketball.  Taking […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and star...

Real talk with Nadiria Evans: We chat about growing up in Florida and the joy of running.  Discovering basketball and the injury that derailed her senior year.   The culture shock of college, the accolades of track & field and her unknown future.  The reality of life in her 5th quarter, learning to fail and […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start...

Real talk with Alvin Sims: growing up in Kentucky, how he fell in love with basketball, his summer with Kobe, and the run to the Elite 8.  He dishes on the challenges of pro ball and what it’s like to live and play overseas, the career-ending injury, waiting to get THAT call and the harsh long […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start building your bra...

Real talk with Whitney Bays: We chat about life in West Virginia and her early start in basketball, playing pickup ball with the guys and her dream of playing in the WNBA.  We talk injuries, the triple losses and her comeback story of redemption at Purdue and later in Huntington WV.  The light of her […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start building y...

Real talk with Coach Tom Schuberth: growing up in Chicago, the excitement of Vegas and the final four, culture shock in Starkville and finding his passion. The 90s in Memphis with Larry Finch, coaching stints throughout the south and how retirement gives him a whole new perspective. Tom Schuberth, a product of Chicago and a player […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand...

Real talk with Jerome Williams:  Growing up outside DC, the work ethic his parents instilled in him, always thinking ahead, the value of education, those years with AI, the bright lights of the NBA, why his 5th quarter started right after high school and what he’s working on now for the young athletes in the […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start bu...

Real talk with LaKaitlin Wright: Growing up in small town Georgia, the legacy of sports in her family, the discipline of her mom as a coach and her own dual role as player and daughter.  The collegiate level of hooping, her diploma and the daunting decision of what to do next.  The realization of her […] Send us a text. Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start building y...