Cristian Lopez

The Insider of Sports

Sports EN ↓ 4 episodes

"The Insider of Sports with Cristian Lopez" is a four episode-long series where I interviewed athletes, former athletes, coaches, and a clinical psychologist. In this series I discussed topics in the sports world that wouldn't usually be talked about in everyday conversation such as sexism, racism, mental health, and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

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Cristian Lopez

Episodes

The Positives of Playing Sports: with special guest Zach Glover 11.12.2025 19:56

In this episode, I Brough on Hedgesville High School Baseball Coach Zach Glover to discuss the positives of playing sports for athletes. We discussed how playing sports can help benefit young children/adults mental and physical health.

Mental Health in Athletes Pt. 2 - with guest Susan Callahan 11.12.2025 25:09

In this episode I brought on clinical Psychologist Susan Callahan to discuss Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in athletes.

Mental Health in Athletes Pt. 1 - with special guest Cameron Irving 11.12.2025 24:11

In this episode I brought on my good friend Cameron Irving who is a former football player for the Juanita College Eagles. In this episode, we discussed the cons of playing sports and how injuries can affect athletes mental health. Cameron shares his personal story with battling a career-ending injury.

Sexism in Sports with Guest: Chloe Irving 11.12.2025 25:07

In this episode I interviewed my good friend Chloe Irving who is a Sophomore basketball player for the Wilson College Phoenix. In this episode we discussed sexism in sports and how it is still a defying factor in today's society.