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 • 86 episodes

The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams

Latest Episodes

Steve Ehrhart: Inside the 1980s Memphis Showboats and His Career in Sports

In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, Sandy Adams sits down with Steve Ehrhart — former President and General Manager of the Memphis Showboats (1980s)— for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most unforgettable eras in Memphis...

April 29, 2026 • 49:03

James Fisher Jr on How a Texas Foundation Led Him to the Bluff City

What does it look like to take deep-rooted discipline from your upbringing and turn it into leadership across sports and business?In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, I sit down with James Fisher Jr., General Manager of t...

April 15, 2026 • 1:18:37

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...

April 01, 2026 • 1:09:13

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...

March 04, 2026 • 1:04:24

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 ...

January 07, 2026 • 1:17:34

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