Sports Spectrum Podcast
Created in 2017 by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano, Sports Spectrum is an interview driven podcast hosted by former Chicago Bears Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte. Each episode, Forte and Romano will bring you the stories at the intersection of faith and sports.
Episodes
Today on the podcast:
- Boxing Hall of Famer and 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward joins the show to talk about representing Jesus in boxing, redemption from a tough childhood, his message for young people, serving as a youth pastor and appearing in the Creed movies
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Today on the podcast:
- Matt recaps the Bears 2025 Draft (01:08)
- Matt reacts to QB Shedeur Sanders sliding to the 5th round (07:55)
- Matt on "What I learned at church" this weekend (18:39)
- Adam Burt shares his story from NHL player to NFL chaplain and serving with the New York Jets. (23:39)
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Today on the podcast:
- Matt Forte's former Chicago Bears teammate Anthony "Spice" Adams joins us to talk about his family background, his NFL Draft Day experience, the challenges of playing nose guard, and the humorous moments they shared as teammates. They discuss the importance of camaraderie in the locker room, the highs and lows of game day rituals, and the adrenaline rush that follows a game.
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Today on the podcast:
- Matt and Jason talk Easter Sunday and Matt shares what he learned at church. (00:36)
- Matt shares his NFL Draft Day experience from back in 2008 when he was selected in the second round by the Bears. (15:45)
- Matt talks through his favorite running backs from this 2025 NFL Draft class. (29:24)
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Today on the podcast:
- Former NFL player turned pastor Derwin Gray joins us to share his transformative experience of faith with the "Naked Preacher," the significance of love in the Christian life, and reflects on Good Friday and Easter.
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Today on the podcast:
- (00:56) Matt and Jason discuss Holy Week 2025 and (09:30) Matt encourages us to truly seek out Jesus and what this week truly means.
- (18:13) 12-year MLB pitcher Scott Linebrink on his MLB debut 25 years ago and serving others
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Charles Tillman is a former Pro Bowl cornerback with the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers. He was selected in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft, 35th overall to the Bears. He spent 12 seasons with Chicago (2003-2014) and helped the Bears to an NFC championship and trip to Super Bowl XLI in 2006-07. He was selected to the 2011 and 2012 Pro Bowls, and in 2013 was selected as the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year.
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Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason talk about scripture memorization (02:59). Then, Matt shares what he learned at church on Sunday (16:48). Finally, we're joined by former MLB manager and MLB player Clint Hurdle (21:19) as he shares his transformative journey from a troubled past to a life of faith and leadership.
Clint's new book "Hurdle-isms" Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball" released in February 2025.
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Dawson Knox is a tight end with the Buffalo Bills. He was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft by Buffalo after a college career at Ole Miss. In 2021, he had his best season, catching a career-high nine touchdowns. For his efforts, he was selected to the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Dawson Knox about Bills mafia, standing firm in God’s grace, finding his identity in Jesus and grieving the loss...
On today's podcast, we hear from interim WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas about his Jesus story, boxing as a platform to worship God and leading his parents to salvation in Christ.
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Today we welcome back San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy to the podcast to share about his growing faith in Jesus, the scripture he studied last season, trusting God’s plan in the wins and losses of an NFL career and the importance of making the right decisions on what to say yes to in his growing popularity.
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Today on the podcast:
-Matt and Jason reflect on the Baker Mayfield podcast (01:05)
-Matt gives us a recap of what he learned at church (09:48)
-Three-time Olympic Track and Field athlete Cindy Sember joins us to talk about her experience representing the United Kingdom in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics. (19:53)
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield joins the show today to talk about the evolution of his faith, growing in the highs and lows of his football career, seeing God in a new light since becoming a dad and what he would tell a teammate who asks him about Jesus.
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Nestor Ceja is a Major League Baseball umpire. After going through the MLB Training Academy, he worked his way through the minor leagues before making his MLB debut in August of 2020 during the shortened COVID season. In 2024, Ceja was one of seven umpires to be a part of the MLB All-Star Game. He also called his first postseason game in the NL Wild Card series between San Diego and Atlanta.
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Spencer Danielson is the head coach for Boise State's football program. In 2024, he led the Broncos to a 12-2 record and a berth in the College Football Playoff. His club earned the No. 3 seed and first-round bye in the CFP after beating UNLV in the Mountain West Championship.
Today on the podcast, Jason talks to Spencer Danielson about his incredible 2024 season, baptizing his players, being bold in his faith and what it me...
Michael Pierce is a defensive tackle with the Baltimore Ravens. He joins Matt Forte and Jason Romano on the show today to share some big news regarding his football future.
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Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason spend time discussing NFL free agency (01:03), what Matt learned at church on Sunday (14:25) and then our friend Melanie Newman. Baltimore Orioles broadcaster (25:27) joins us to share about growing in her faith, the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, and the lessons learned in being newly married.
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Today on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano discuss the importance of taming the tongue and watching the words that we say as followers of Jesus.
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Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason discuss what stood out from this past weekend in sports ( 0:45) as well as what we learned at church on Sunday (9:44) Then, we're joined by Chad Prewett (17:27) college basketball assistant coach with Auburn University's men's basketball program. Chad shares about his role with Auburn, growing up without a dad, coaching for Christ, spiritual revival among young people, serving in ministry with h...
Today on the podcast, Matt Forte answers fans questions on his father's legacy at Tulane (1:25) and how to persuade unbelievers about the truth of the Gospel. (6:58)
Then we hear from NASCAR driver Anthony Alfredo as he shares his testimony of faith and being baptized at Daytona Beach. (13:32)
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