The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams
A bi-weekly podcast that delves into the lives of retired athletes as they navigate the uncharted waters of life after their competitive careers end.
Host, Sandy Adams, brings forth captivating interviews, sharing the stories of athletes who transitioned into new endeavors, discovered their purpose beyond sports, and the highs and lows along the way.
Plus a new mini series "On The Sideline" conversations with current athletes and people working in the sports world.
Podcasting since 2023 • 84 episodes
The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams
Latest Episodes
Memphis Showboats: Vision, Leadership & Major League Dreams | Dr. Keith B. Wood
Memphis has chased major league status for decades — from the Memphis Red Sox to the ABA and the World Football League. In the early 1980s, that pursuit led to the Memphis Showboats, one of the most memorable chapters in the city’s sports histo...
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On The Sideline with Dr. Sally Parish: Why Leadership Identity Starts Earlier Than We Think
- In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast – On the Sideline, Sandy Adams sits down with Dr. Sally G. Parish, Vice Provost at the University of Memphis and Superintendent of University Schools.Dr. Parish leads a rapidly gr...
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Larry O’Bannon Jr. on Career Alignment, Identity After Sports, and Redefining Success
- Larry O’Bannon Jr. made a conscious decision early in his career to plan for life after basketball—so retirement wouldn’t catch him unprepared.In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, Larry shares how thinking ...
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Gabriela Zych: From Alaska to Memphis — Mindset Behind a Record-Breaking Rifle Career
What does it take to move 4,000 miles from home to a new city & school sight unseen and become a national champion? Gabriela Zych has the answer.In this episode, Sandy Adams sits down with Gabriela Zych, University of Me...
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Jazzmin Mancilla From Soccer Star to Mom and Entrepreneur
Former soccer standout Jazzmin Mancilla opens up about resilience, reinvention, and life after sports.After 15 years on the field, national titles, and two ACL tears, she’s now navigating motherhood, a big move to Tennessee, and l...
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