The GamechangeHerz Podcast

Sydney and Luke welcome Joscelyn Roberson, USA Gymnastics 2024 Olympic Team Alternate, the first Gymback to represent Arkansas at the Olympics as an athlete, and a University of Arkansas standout gymnast. Among her awards and honors, Roberson discusses her aspirations for the 2028 Olympics, her decision to transfer to a different university for her junior season, and how she prioritizes her person...

Sydney and Luke are joined by right-handed professional baseball pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization, TJ Shook. In this episode, Shook discusses the differences between his time as a Gamecock and his Minor League career so far, the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, both physically and mentally, and where he sees himself 5 years from now. 

In this episode, Luke and Sydney discuss the disparity in the NFL, devastations in the SEC Football landscape, if money or title is more important in a sports career, and important info to know as we gear up for gymnastics season! They end the episode with some fun trivia you won't want to miss!

Sydney and Luke are joined by junior starting defensive back for the Gamecocks, Jalon Kilgore. In this episode, Kilgore discusses his childhood and his unique path to success that led him to making the SEC All-American Team as a freshman, and the importance of staying level-headed through both successes and failures. 

Sydney and Luke are joined by certified mental health therapist, coach, and teacher, as well as former collegiate athlete, Emily Perrin. In this episode, they explore the deep connection between sports, identity, and mental health through discussing Perrin's background and experience, and her strong passion for the need to normalize athletes’ struggles, encourage balance in youth sports, and...

Sydney and Luke discuss the Chiefs/Lions postgame brawl, postseason MLB power-offense, Gamecock Women's Basketball star, Chloe Kitts' season-ending ACL injury, and some fun facts you probably didn't know about your favorite sports!

Sydney and Luke discuss the first few post-season MLB games, predications for the World Series, coaching changes in the MLB, injuries and news in the NFL, and the beginning of the NHL season! 

Sydney and Luke are back and joined by University of South Carolina Gamecock Men's Tennis Team member and U.S. Open Junior Quarterfinalist, Atakan Karahan. He discusses his journey from his home in Turkey to Columbia, SC, his overall goal to become a pro tennis player following college, and how he plans to achieve that dream.