Sports Will Save Us All
A weekly podcast where sports are just the beginning. Join host Sasha Graham as she sits down with icons, athletes, and every day folks to uncover incredible stories about drive, inspiration, triumph and heartbreak. Listen in on tales of the highest highs and the lowest lows, and find joy in all of the profound ways that sports connect us in a way that nothing else does. Sports will save us all, no athletic ability required. To be a guest https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/16966997407772582e273f473 Show notes and resources: www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com
Episodes
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...
Why does Blue Crush still have people talking? Is it the bikinis? The strange CGI? The half-baked romance? Or the furious locals?
In this episode of Sports on Screen, Steve and Sasha dive deep into the 2002 cult classic. With wild fun facts, hot takes, and burning questions, thi...
In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, Sasha is joined by the incredible Cam F. Awesome—12-time national boxing champion, 3-time Olympic Trials champion, and former captain of the USA National Boxing Team. But the stats barely scratch the surface of this man’s story.
Cam’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and comedy, and today, he shares the highs and lows that shaped his path. After a hea...
What is March Madness, how are teams chosen, and why do people get so hyped for this tournament? Sasha explains it all in this special episode.
Plus, now you can get in on the fun by joining the Sports Will Save Us All March Madness bracket challenge by clicking each link below. It's fast, it's fun, and it's free. Invite your friends, the more the merrier!
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On February 28, 2025 Arizona's Cactus Cup League, a brand new girls flag football program, followed up its mid-February combine with a live draft in a hotel ballroom in Scottsdale, Arizona. Sasha was invited to attend as a guest speaker and had a chance to interview a few of the key players, along with the founder of the league, Riczer Desvaristes, and General Manager, Whitney Warmus.
In today's episode of Inside the Headset Sasha shares super exciting news about the show, talks about her new role as a Community Ambassador with United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona and reflects on taking her son to visit colleges.
Have a great weekend, and be sure to tune in on Tuesday for a special episode recorded on-location at the Cactus Cup League's live draft for girls flag footbal!
In this week’s episode of Sports Will Save Us All, Sasha chats with the remarkable Jess Markt, an internationally acclaimed wheelchair basketball coach and Disability Sport & Inclusion Adviser for the International Committee of the Red Cross. Jess has brought wheelchair basketball programs to over 20 countries, including South Sudan, Afghanistan, and Syria, helping to break down barriers and bring the healing power of sport to comm...
This week’s episode is a fun ride with Dr. Sean Stoeppel, the 25-year-old athletic training whiz who's already taking the sports world by storm. From his time on the field with the United States Deaf Men's National Soccer Team to leveling up as a trainer for the pros with the Kansas City Current, Sean’s journey is nothing short of epic.
Sasha and Sean talk about what it was like growing up with cochlear implants, how he’s making wa...
In one of Sasha's favorite interviews to date, Kaitlyn Verfuerth is in the studio and the energy is through the roof! As a 4-time Paralympian in two different sports, Kaitlyn takes athletic versatility to another level and tackles tough questions on the show like, should we consider people with disabilities 'an inspiration' and, is there a better term than 'able-bodied' for people who are not disabled?
Kaitlyn competed in wheelcha...
On today's episode of Inside the Headset Sasha details her visit to the Cactus Cup League girls flag football combine on Saturday to watch former guest Whitney Warmus and all of her incredible athletes in action. Sasha has seen the future and it's girls and womens flag football.
You can find the Cactus Cup League online at https://www.hypamark.com/cactus-cup-flagfootball
They are on Instagram @CactusCupLeague.
What is the history behind NIL and is it turning out like its architects had hoped? What is DEI and does it even belong in sports? And finally, what responsibility, if any, do athletes and coaches have when it comes to politics and social justice?
This week we're diving into the complex intersection of race, sports, and society with one of the foremost experts on the subject; Professor Kenneth Shropshire.
Professor Shropshire pla...
Is the Big Game even about football anymore? If you're feeling a little lost about what exactly happened last night, or just want to be able to hold your own at the water cooler, Sasha is here to break down everything from the commercials, to the half-time show, to the final score. She even tackles that weird new Score Bug--if you know you know, and if you don't, take a listen and you will soon enough!
Girls Flag Football is experiencing an explosive rise in popularity across the United States. According to a recent article in the Sports Business Journal, in just five short years, it’s gone from a niche sport to a powerhouse, earning a spot in the 2028 Summer Olympics and becoming a fully sanctioned sport in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (can the NCAA be far behind?). High school participation has skyrocke...
On this week's episode, we’re talking brains, safety, and the future of hockey with Lewis Simon. Lewis, a former high-level hockey player whose career was cut short by multiple concussions, is now on a mission to protect the next generation of athletes. As the founder of STY HOUSE, a brand dedicated to head safety in youth sports, Lewis is pushing for smarter practices and better gear. He’s also a youth director and head coach for ...
This month has been a doozy.
In this episode of Inside the Headset Sasha gets a little emotional--between the loss of a dear friend and two others moving out-of-state she reflects on the seasons of life and the power of sports to connect us.
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