Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, community, and progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the sports industry, this podcast isn’t about preaching or claiming to have all the answers. Instead, it’s a platform for honest, thought-provoking conversations exploring how to create positive, actionable change in and through sports. Born from a passion for progress, Pre-Zero Sports Talk explores the pressing topics shaping our world today—leadership, innovation, community impact, performance and well-being, regenerative agriculture, governance, and more. Each episode goes beyond the surface, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives. This is a space for real conversations with real people about real issues—conversations that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark action. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, industry leader, or someone seeking to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you. Subscribe now to join a movement that informs, entertains, and empowers. Together, let’s redefine the role of sports in building a cleaner, safer, and more connected world—one episode at a time.
Episodes
In this episode of Pre-Zero Sports Talk, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Bryant & Rebecca Haines, the visionary co-founders of PixSeat—a revolutionary platform turning stadium crowds into synchronized, interactive experiences using fans' smartphones.
From the spark of inspiration at an Alabama football game to live testing in arenas, Bryant and Rebecca walk us through their entrepreneurial journey, filled with technical ch...
In this episode, host Sid Bensalah interviews Brant Stachel—psychotherapist, massage therapist, and high-performance coach—on the overlooked mental side of athletic success. From Olympic hopefuls to weekend runners, Brant shares how mental resilience, emotional safety, and process-driven growth unlock true potential.
You’ll hear Brant’s journey from struggling athlete to performance coach, practical frameworks like IGNITE for mental...
In this powerful episode of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Phil Pelucha, a former professional footballer turned sports business strategist and founder of the Pelucha Sports Academy.
From being homeless at 14 to building a global 8-figure consultancy, Phil’s journey is a testament to resilience, purpose, and bold leadership. He shares how sports saved his life, why he created a means-tested academ...
In this episode, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti—sports psychology consultant, former professional ballet dancer, and host of the Passion for Dance podcast—to explore what it takes to perform under pressure in dance.
From overcoming perfectionism and burnout to building confidence and redefining success, Chelsea shares real-life stories and practical strategies that help dancers train their minds like athletes....
In this powerful Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, host Sid Bensalah sits down with author, historian, and strength advocate Haley Shapley to unpack the forgotten stories and modern realities of women in fitness. Drawing from her acclaimed book Stronger Like Her, Haley takes us on a compelling journey through history, culture, and the pursuit of physical power, beyond aesthetics.
From the surprising role of the bicycle in women’...
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"This episode contains open and honest conversations about mental illness, substance use, and suicide. Some of these stories may be difficult to hear. Please take care of yourself and skip this one if needed."
In Episode 60, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Tyler Kania, former rugby player, author of The Maniac with No Knees, and a raw, unfiltered mental health advocate. What follows is one of our m...
In this Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Roman Fischer, a high-performance coach dedicated to transforming lives through fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Roman shares his personal story—from early struggles with self-confidence and mental health to building a meaningful career coaching others.
The conversation explores how fitness became a lifestyle for Roman, what sparked his transformation, an...
In this episode of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Erich Archer, Emmy-winning TV producer, AI innovator, and creative force behind 1623 Studios, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of sports storytelling and media.
Erich shares his remarkable journey — from discovering his love for media as a teen to producing sports and reality TV and pioneering AI-driven content creatio...
In this powerful episode of Pre-Zero Sports Talk, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Brian Hite, a Hollywood stuntman turned performance psychologist, to explore the mindset behind high-stakes environments. With over 30 years of experience in dangerous stunts and high-pressure moments, Brian has translated lessons from the stunt world into tools for building resilience, mental toughness, and focus in sports, military, and corporate s...
In episode 56, host Sid Bensalah interviews Bobby Donohue, founder of Planet Bonehead, an innovative educational platform that uses animation and storytelling to teach kids about climate change and sustainability.
Bobby shares his journey from branding executive to climate education advocate, revealing how he leveraged creative content—and even AI—to scale Planet Bonehead into classrooms across the globe. They explore why climate ed...
In Episode 55, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Thomas Schueneman, an environmental journalist, climate advocate, and Global Warming Is Real founder. Through an honest, reflective, and hopeful conversation, Thomas unpacks the role of storytelling in climate advocacy, shares personal moments that shaped his journey, and offers perspective on today’s most pressing sustainability debates.
From growing up camping with his father, to att...
In this Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Fred Ewig, a former sports executive turned business coach. Fred brings over two decades of experience across professional hockey and youth sports. He now helps business leaders grow by focusing on strategy, not day-to-day tasks.
Fred shares hard-earned lessons from building a business, leading large teams, and overcoming early sales rejection. He also ex...
In this episode of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Scott Morris, founder of PropulsionAI and former Chief People Officer, to explore how AI is redefining leadership, hiring, and productivity. From his 25+ years in HR to building a cutting-edge platform, Scott shares hard-won insights and real stories about the future of work.
Whether you're a business leader, coach, or entrepreneur, this epis...
In this powerful episode of Pre-Zero Sports Talk, host Sid Bensalah welcomes adventurer, coach, and lifelong seeker of simplicity Florian Hornig, who joins the show while anchored off the coast of Morocco during a 40-knot storm aboard his sailboat.
From walking solo through the Sahara Desert to running ultramarathons and building a lodge in Zanzibar, Florian reveals the raw truths behind breaking free from traditional life to create...
Episode #51 — Winning with Your Nervous System: Insights from David Durand
In this Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, host Sid Bensalah speaks with David Durand, sports performance and psychology coach, founder of Real Development LLC, and author of B.E.T. On It. David breaks down his B.E.T. Method (Breath, Eyes, Touch)—a simple yet powerful framework for regulating the nervous system to improve athletic performance and overall w...
In this milestone 50th episode of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, host Sid Bensalah speaks with Mary Boecker, founder of Queen City Links Ladies. From her first frustrating experience on the course to building a thriving, inclusive golf community for women, Mary shares how she turned confusion into confidence and isolation into impact.
Together, we explore the misconceptions around golf, the challenges women face breaking into the...
In this Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Reverend Dr. Alvin Sanders, President and CEO of World Impact, to explore redemptive poverty work, faith, leadership, and the power of sports in community transformation. Dr. Sanders shares his journey from growing up as a military child to leading a movement that reshapes how we approach poverty and leadership development in urban communities.
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In this episode, host Sid Bensalah discusses with Robert J. Hunt, widely known as The Accountability Guy. Robert is a top-ranked podcast guest, executive coach, business leader, and co-author of Nobody Cares Until You Do. Together, they dive deep into the power of accountability in leadership, business, and personal life.
Robert shares his journey, including how embracing accountability helped him overcome $90,000 in debt, realign h...
What if hitting rock bottom was the wake-up call you never knew you needed?
Many of us chase success—money, titles, status—only to find ourselves burned out, unfulfilled, or lost. But what happens when everything you thought mattered no longer makes sense?
In this episode of Pre-Zero Sports Talk, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Don McLaughlin, a former trial lawyer turned wellness advocate and high-performance coach. After years of ...
In this episode, host Sid Bensalah converses with Anthony Mac Neil, president and co-founder of Premier Sports Leagues. Anthony shares his compelling journey from growing up in a small mining town in Labrador to revolutionizing youth sports in Canada. His focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and community is highlighted through the story of a young boy discovering floorball, transforming friendships, and reshaping youth athletics. ...
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