Sports Will Save Us All

Sasha's guest today is Henry Abbott, a fellow child of the Oregon countryside who grew up to become an NBA fanatic, an award-winning journalist, the leader of ESPN’s 60-person NBA digital and print team—and now, the author of a groundbreaking new book, Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance.

In this lively and insightful conversation, Henry and Sasha explore the powerful intersect...

This week’s guest is Quinn Magnuson—a former professional football player from Canada, a D1 dual-sport athlete, entrepreneur, proud dad, and the powerhouse behind the Efforts Over Results movement and podcast.

Quinn takes us on a ride from his humble beginnings growing up in poverty to competing at Washington State University in both football and track & field, playing pro in the CFL, and building a thri...

Sports Fam, today’s episode is a special one—and not just because we’re dropping it early on Monday, June 23. This date marks the 53rd anniversary of Title IX, the landmark federal law that reshaped the future of women’s sports in America. To celebrate, we're spotlighting someone who’s living out the legacy of that legislation every day in Phoenix.

We’re thrilled to welcome Audrey Corley to the show—a former college basketball play...

In this empowering episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham talks with strength and conditioning coach Alycia Carrillo about how personal experience, education, and empathy are reshaping the way women approach fitness—especially after 30.

Alycia’s journey is anything but typical: she walked on to the USC track team as a sophomore and went on to earn not one, but two master’s degrees—a Master...

This week, host Sasha Graham welcomes an extraordinary guest whose career embodies the perfect fusion of athleticism and artistry: Jared Redick.

A former soloist with the San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Jared danced professionally for two decades before moving into teaching and directing. Now a full professor and Assistant Dean of Dance at the Unive...

In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, Sasha and Steve fire up the time machine and head back to 1999 to tackle the sweaty, emotionally confused, and gloriously over-the-top football flick Varsity Blues.

With whipped cream bikinis, emotionally repressed quarterbacks, and a coach who should probably be in prison, Varsity Blues is the teen sports drama we didn't know we needed—until now. Sasha and Ste...

Ever wonder if hitting and fighting in hockey actually helps win games? Dr. Sammy Vogel-Seidenberg did, and then wrote his doctoral dissertation on it.

From industry to the ice, Dr. Sammy Vogel-Seidenberg brings a fresh perspective on the power of storytelling in shaping team culture. In this high-energy conversation, he dives into insights from his dissertation on the gritty side of hockey—breaking down...

In this special, two-part episode, Sasha sits down with Brandon Day—former college football standout, filmmaker, and founder of NeuroFlow Performance Systems—to hear the remarkable story behind his revolutionary approach to pain and peak performance.

From his championship days at Carroll College to appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Brandon’s early career was marked by success, discipline, and...

In this special, two-part episode, Sasha sits down with Brandon Day—former college football standout, filmmaker, and founder of NeuroFlow Performance Systems—to hear the remarkable story behind his revolutionary approach to pain and peak performance.

From his championship days at Carroll College to appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Brandon’s early career was marked by success, discipline, and...

Hey Sports Fam! Remember a couple of weeks ago when Sasha hosted the incredible Brad Kearns (NYT bestselling author, triathlete legend, speed golfing phenom…) on the show?

Well, he generously returned the favor, so we’re mixing it up this week and sharing an episode of Brad Kearns’ podcast, B.Rad, with Sasha in the hot seat! The two of them get into all sorts of interesting topics; how competitive is too...

For this week’s episode host Sasha Graham sits down with Dr. Sara Erdner, the author of Dear Coach, for a lively, thoughtful, and enlightening conversation that will resonate with athletes, parents, and especially coaches.

Dr. Erdner is passionate about the importance of a healthy coach-athlete relationship, the impact of communication styles on athlete performance, the need for empathy in coaching and t...

In this week’s episode Sasha sits down with the fascinating Brad Kearns.  Brad is a New York Times bestselling author, former two-time US national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete. His is currently an elite masters track & field sprinter and high jumper. He placed 2nd in the 2024 USA Masters National Championships age 55-59 high jump.

His 20...

In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham sits down with Wake Forest football player and senior Walker Ferguson—a high school lacrosse standout turned gridiron warrior—who’s redefining what it means to be a student-athlete.

Walker opens up about navigating the brutal curveballs of COVID, grinding it out on the Wake Forest scout team, and making the leap from cleats to code as co-creat...

In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham interviews Josh Copeland, a former Division 1 football player who faced significant challenges after his sports career ended. Josh shares his journey from being a celebrated athlete to struggling with identity, mental health issues, and alcoholism. He discusses the impact of sports on his self-worth and the difficulties he faced when transitioning to life a...

In this week’s episode of Sports Will Save US all,  Sasha Graham and Dr. Jeff Konin explore the evolving relationship between athletes, cannabis and sports, particularly in light of recent events like Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension. They discuss the complexities of cannabis use among athletes, the importance of understanding cannabis terminology, and the therapeutic benefi...

In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, ultra runner Teresa Bowser opens up about her incredible journey into the world of ultra running. From battling personal demons to conquering races that can stretch to 200 miles, Teresa reveals the mental toughness and resilience required to push through the "pain cave" and beyond. She shares how the sport transformed her life, helping her break free from a past marked by di...