Unstoppable Podcast
Dramatic stories. Extraordinary women. The moments that changed everything. From record-breaking athletes to barrier-shattering coaches and visionary authors, Unstoppable celebrates women whose courage and resilience changed the game. Each episode begins with a cinematic, immersive story — brought to life with original sound design, music, and narration — then unfolds into inspiring conversations with the athletes, coaches, and creators redefining sports today. Hosted by Lori Lewis, Unstoppable goes beyond stats and scores to reveal the emotion, history, and unstoppable spirit that drive women in sports. (Episode 1 is a personal prologue that began the journey.) Listen at unstoppablepodcast.net
Episodes
Women’s sports history didn’t disappear by accident — it was hidden.
In this episode of Unstoppable Podcast, we sit down with Jean Williams one of the foremost historians of women’s sport.
Jean shares how researching women’s sports history often means working against silence — missing records, dismissed achievements, and narratives written out of official history. The stories exist, but they are scattered, buried, and t...
Before women were welcomed in sports newsrooms — before audiences could imagine a woman delivering scores, analysis, and authority on air — there was Jane Chastain.
In this episode of Unstoppable Podcast, we spotlight one of the true pioneers of sports broadcasting. Jane Chastain broke barriers in the 1960s and ’70s, becoming one of the first women in America to appear regularly on television as a sportscaste...
Mirin Fader doesn’t just write sports stories — she writes human stories.
As a New York Times bestselling author and senior NBA writer for The Athletic, she’s known for compassion, depth, and unforgettable storytelling. Her book Giannis became a bestseller, and her highly anticipated new book on Larry Bird is coming soon.
But before she became one of today’s most respected sports journalists, Mirin was a ...
In this episode of Unstoppable, Olympic and professional volleyball player Angela Rock joins Lori for a candid, refreshing conversation about the real path of an athlete — the highs, the setbacks, and the determination that carries you forward.
Angela’s story is striking: during her time at San Diego State, she was briefly cut from the volleyball team, yet ultimately rose to become an Olympian and one of the ...
She shocked the world when she knocked out Ronda Rousey — but behind every legendary fighter is a coach who sees what no one else can.
In this episode of Unstoppable, host Lori Lewis sits down with Mike Winkeljohn, the longtime coach of UFC champion Holly Holm, to explore what it really takes to build greatness — from the first day in the gym to the bright lights of the Octagon.
Winkeljohn opens up a...
In 1926, Trudy Ederle dove into the cold, churning water determined to do what many said no woman could — and she didn’t just finish, she made history. Trudy became the first woman to swim the English Channel, smashing the men’s record by nearly two hours.
When the wind howled and the waves rose, someone from her support boat shouted for her to quit, to get out of the water. Her response has echoed through hi...
Coach LaTanya Sheffield — Head Women’s Track & Field Coach for the Paris 2024 U.S. Olympic Team and Director of Track & Field at Long Beach State — opens up about what it takes to compete and coach at the highest level. From her behind-the-scenes insights on the Paris Games to her reflections on guiding young athletes, Sheffield’s wisdom is a masterclass in resilience, excellence, and the unstoppable spirit of...
Imagine it’s the fourth quarter of the 2023 state championship game. The Orange Coast College Pirates—once a team that could barely field a roster—are battling for the title. Their fearless young leader, Coach Sammy, has turned a ragtag group of overlooked players into believers. In those final moments, grit and heart carry them to victory, rewriting what was possible for women’s basketball at OCC.
In this ep...
Toni Stone: The First Woman of the Negro Leagues (with Ruth Naomi Floyd)
Toni Stone wasn’t just breaking barriers—she was rewriting the story of baseball. As the first woman to play professional baseball in the Negro Leagues, she faced skepticism, challenges, and even legends like Satchel Paige. And through it all, she never lost her love for the game.
This episode of Unstoppable opens with a powerful, dramat...
In this episode of Unstoppable, we tell the groundbreaking story of Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon, breaking barriers in sports. Lori is joined by Chicago author William Bike to explore this historic moment, dive deeper into the impact of Title IX, and uncover the rich, evolving history of women’s sports.
Ok. And we do spend a few minutes talking about my Chicago Cubs. 😉
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We meet Heather Winkeljohn, a trailblazer in the world of adaptive MMA. As the President of IncredAble and co-owner of JacksonWink MMA Academy, Heather shares her inspiring story of empowering youth and teens with environmental, physical, and cognitive challenges through the benefits of Mixed Martial Arts. Get ready to be moved by her passion and dedication to creating opportunities for all athletes to thrive. Tune in...
This episode is all about trailblazers! We'll dive into the incredible story of Billie Jean King and the impact of Title IX, with a dramatic opening story and a conversation with Coach Ray Scott, the 1974 NBA Coach of the Year - a trailblazer himself as the first African-American to win this prestigious award.
You'll gain insights into the intersection of sports and culture, and be inspired by the determinati...
In our first episode, we're taking a fun and nostalgic trip back to my childhood dreams of playing baseball for the Chicago Cubs. You'll get to hear my conversation with Chicago writer Vince Francone and relive the magic of Wrigley Field. Lori will explain the motivation behind this podcast and sharing stories about inspiring women athletes.
Unstoppable Podcast blends cinematic storytelling with immersive sou...
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