Sports Without Borders: Global Sports Talk
Sports Without Borders Welcome to Sports Without Borders, where passion meets perspective and sports know no boundaries. Hosted by Karla Vazquez, a Gen Z sports journalist with a love for every sport under the sun, and Mark Mancini, a seasoned broadcasting pro with decades behind the mic, this podcast bridges generations, continents, and cultures — one game at a time. Whether it’s football (both kinds), hoops, cricket, combat sports, or the headlines shaping the sports world, Kendal and Mark bring fresh takes, classic insights, and plenty of banter. They don’t always agree — and that’s half the fun.
Episodes
How do you break into sports broadcasting when everyone wants experience—but few are willing to give you your first opportunity?
This week on Sports Without Borders, Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez welcome Jonathan Sze, a sports broadcaster and Cal Poly journalism graduate whose experience includes covering collegiate athletics, working on ESPN+ broadcasts and gaining experience in professional baseball.
Jonathan...
What does it really take to make game day happen?
This week on Sports Without Borders, Mark Mancini and Karla Vasquez go behind the scenes of live sports with Aaron Brengle, whose event management experience includes Long Beach State Athletics, professional baseball, the Savannah Bananas and USC Athletics.
Aaron reveals the preparation, communication and quick decision-making required to create a seamless experience f...
There are far more ways to build a career in sports than becoming an athlete.
This week on Sports Without Borders, Mark Mancini and Karla Vasquez are joined by sports media professional Christopher Ortega, whose journey has taken him from collegiate athletics and the Cleveland Cavaliers to his current role as a content associate at ESPN.
Christopher discusses breaking into sports media, how networking has changed in t...
What does it really take to make it to Major League Baseball—and stay there?
This week on Sports Without Borders, Mark Mancini and Karla Vasquez are joined by former Major League pitcher Kip Gross, whose professional career took him from MLB to Japan and gave him a front-row seat to very different approaches to the game.
Kip shares stories from his career, including his unforgettable first days in the majors, wh...
What does it take to turn a childhood passion for racing into a career spanning motorsports, engineering, innovation and entrepreneurship?
This week on Sports Without Borders, Mark Mancini and Karla Vasquez are joined by Harold Martin Sr., engineer, entrepreneur and founder of Martin Technologies. Known as the “EFI Wizard,” Harold became the first African American driver to win an IHRA national event and ...
How early should athletes start thinking about their future—not just as competitors, but as brands and professionals?
This week on Sports Without Borders, Mark Mancini and Karla Vasquez are joined by rising track and field standout Sofia Swindell, whose journey has taken her from starting track in fourth grade to Ivy League championships, NCAA regional competition and the international stage.
Sofia talks about o...
What defines an elite athlete—the records they set, the championships they win, or who they become along the way?
This week on Sports Without Borders, Mark Mancini and Karla Vasquez are joined by collegiate track and field standout Summer Skyy Mosley, whose journey has taken her from Miami Northwestern to USC and CSUN, becoming a championship-level thrower and NCAA All-American along the way.
Summer shares how s...
What if getting fit didn't require an expensive gym membership, high-end equipment, or even a gym at all?
On this edition of Sports Without Borders, Mark Mancini and Karla Vasquez explore the changing world of fitness—from the growth of outdoor and body-weight training to the influence of social media, fitness communities, and the question of whether traditional gyms are becoming less essential.
Joining the conv...
Some careers follow a straight line. Nancy Matter's never did.
This week on Sports Without Borders, Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez welcome professional drag racer Nancy Matter, whose remarkable career has taken her from the NHRA drag strip to a successful music mastering business—and back to professional motorsports.
Nancy shares how she balanced family, built an award-winning career in the music industry, and r...
Legendary sports columnist Jim Murray helped shape modern sports journalism through his award-winning storytelling, wit, and unwavering commitment to excellence. His influence continues today through the work of the Jim Murray Memorial Foundation.
This week on Sports Without Borders, hosts Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez welcome Linda McCoy-Murray, founder and CEO of the Jim Murray Memorial Foundation, for an inspirin...
What does it take to build a career in sports when you're not the one competing on the field—or on the track?
This week on Sports Without Borders, hosts Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez welcome Carmen Carter, Founder and President of the National Motorsports Association, for an extended conversation about how motorsports is creating opportunities far beyond racing. Carter discusses the importance of STEM educatio...
Every successful company has a next generation of leaders, but earning your place isn't always as simple as joining the family business.
This week on Sports Without Borders, hosts Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez welcome Harold Michael Martin II, Vice President of MARTIN Technologies, for a candid conversation about family, leadership, engineering, and forging your own path.
Harold Michael explains why his father insist...
Success in sports isn't always built under the brightest lights.
This week on Sports Without Borders, Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez welcome independent professional wrestler Blake "The One" Grayson, who shares what it takes to build a career in one of the most demanding and competitive industries in sports entertainment. From grueling training schedules and constant travel to promoting himself, booking matches, and ...
Africa is rapidly emerging as one of the world's most exciting sports markets, and this week on Sports Without Borders, hosts Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez explore why.
Featured guest Junda Morris, founder of the Liberia Strongman Federation and a leading advocate for fitness and strength sports development across West Africa, discusses her mission to create new opportunities for athletes through leadership, entrepr...
Football is evolving—and the future may look very different from the game we know today.
This week on Sports Without Borders, hosts Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez welcome Will Wilkes, Chief Operating Officer of the Entertainment Football League Association (ENTFLA), and John Phillips, Executive Vice President of the Fast Flag League, for an engaging conversation about where football is headed.
From the explosive...
This week on Sports Without Borders, hosts Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez explore the rapidly changing world of sports media and the opportunities being created by streaming, digital platforms, and independent networks.
The featured guest is Alex Hamer, President and CEO of Ringside Network, who joins the show to discuss his journey into sports media, the challenges of launching and growing a sports television networ...
Women's sports are experiencing unprecedented growth, and with that growth comes new opportunities for the next generation of sports professionals.
This week on Sports Without Borders, Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez discuss the rise of women's sports, athlete-driven media, and the changing sports career landscape.
Featured guest Alexyz Liggins, Public Relations Manager for Angel City FC, shares her journey from journa...
What happens when an athlete's playing career comes to an unexpected end?
This week on Sports Without Borders, hosts Mark Mancini and Karla Vazquez welcome former professional basketball player, Emmy Award-winning television host, author, and motivational speaker Kurt A. David for a conversation about life beyond sports.
Kurt shares his journey from college basketball at Saginaw Valley State University to playing prof...
This week on Sports Without Borders, co-host Karla Vazquez sits down with former UConn standout and professional baseball player Alexis Hastings for an inspiring conversation about perseverance, opportunity, and the changing landscape of sports.
Hastings discusses her athletic journey from becoming one of the most accomplished players in UConn softball history to pursuing opportunities in professional women's basebal...
This week on Sports Without Borders, we sit down with attorney and sports agent Ashley “Lee” Johnson, founder of the Lee Johnson Agency, to discuss the rapidly changing business of sports. From NIL deals and athlete branding to entrepreneurship, representation, and the rise of women in sports business, Lee shares her perspective on what it takes to succeed in today’s sports industry. The conv...
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