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.
Episodes
69 episodes
Ep 68 Nate Brown | Football
- In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, I sit down with Nate Brown—former college athlete, longtime coach, and now a leader in athletic administration. From the field to the front office, Nate’s career has been built on le...
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Ep 67 Grace Cave On The Sideline | Basketball
- In this episode, we sit down with Grace Cave, a standout D1 athlete from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as she reflects on her record-breaking college career.From growing up in Weeping Water, Nebraska, to winn...
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Ep 66 Gwendolyn Sanders Woods | Track & Field
In this episode, Sandy sits down with Gwendolyn Sanders Woods, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis.Gwendolyn shares her incredible journey from growing up in Memphis, navigating childhood adversity, and discovering her pa...
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Ep 65 Celebrating Girls and Women in Sports Day
- In this special episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, host Sandy Adams honors National Girls & Women in Sports Day by exploring the history, achievements, and future of women in athletics.From Title IX’s impact...
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Ep 64 Brandon Branch | Basketball
- In this episode I talk to Brandon Branch about his unconventional journey to becoming a successful basketball coach. Starting with non-traditional high school and college basketball experiences, Brandon’s path is a powerful example of t...
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Ep 63 Travis King On The Sideline | Sports Executive, Agent & Mentor
- In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast – On the Sideline series, I sit down with sports executive and agent Travis King to explore how faith, hard work, and a little Memphis grit can turn dreams into reality.
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Ep 62 Regina Smith | Cheer, Acrobatics & Tumbling
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The 5th Quarter, Sandy Adams sits down with Coach Regina Smith, Morgan State’s inaugural Head Acrobatics and Tumbling Head Coach, to explore her incredible journey from competitive athlete to ...
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Ep 61 Jason Staub | Baseball
In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, we sit down with Jason Staub, a former pitcher for Eastern Connecticut State University and now the interim Head Baseball Coach at Pomona-Pitzer Colleges.Jason shares his incredible j...
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Ep 60 Drew Hayes | Baseball
- In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, Sandy sit's down with former MLB pitcher, Drew Hayes, to explore his inspiring journey from small-town Tennessee to life in professional baseball and beyond.Drew shares insights into...
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Ep 59 Greg Graber On The Sideline | Mental Performance Coach
. In this episode on the sideline, Sandy sits down with Greg Graber, a renowned mental performance coach, author, and educator, to dive into the transformative power of mindfulness in sports.Known for his work with college basketb...
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Ep 58 Sydney Griffin | Track
- In this inspiring episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, we dive into the journey of Sydney Griffin, a former D1 sprinter/hurdler and retired semi-pro international athlete whose track career began at just 13 in Marietta, Georgia.
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Ep 57 Calvin Blackman | Football
In this episode, I sit down with Calvin Blackmon — a former D1 football player from Miami University in Ohio and founder of the Fourth Phase.Join us as Calvin opens up about the fascinating way football found him, how reality hit him ear...
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Ep 56 Pete Pranica On the Sideline | TV Voice of the Memphis Grizzlies
. In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast's On the Sideline series, I sit down with Pete Pranica, sports broadcaster and the tv voice of the Memphis Grizzlies.We talk about his childhood and how his love for sports c...
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Ep 55 Grant Vermeer | Basketball
In this episode, I sit down with Grant Vermeer—a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former D1 basketball player, former Cryptologic Warfare Officer, and current real estate expert.Grant’s story is one of finding true purpose beyond his job ...
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Ep. 54 Jessica Benson On the Sideline | Sports Broadcast Journalist
. In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast's On the Sideline series, I sit down with sports broadcast journalist Jessica Benson, host of The Jessica Benson Show with CJ Hurt on Grind City Media Network.We div...
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Ep. 53 Cameron Kinley | Football
. In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, I chat with Cameron Kinley, Naval Intelligence Officer, former Navy and NFL football player, speaker and author.Cameron shares his story of resilience, living with no regrets and finding his ...
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Ep. 52 Mason Dashiell | Cheerleader
. In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, we chat with Mason Dashiell, a newly retired Ole Miss cheerleader, who has pivoted to focus entirely on her sports journalism career in her final year at Ole Miss.Mason shares her unique jou...
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Ep. 51 On The Sideline | Dr. Keith B Wood and The Memphis Red Sox Legacy
. Ever wondered how a baseball team could intertwine itself into the fabric of a community and lift it up?The Memphis Red Sox did just that from 1920 to 1959.Discover the remarkable legacy of the Memphis Red Sox, one of th...
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Ep. 50 Vickie Finch: Love, Career & Basketball with Larry Finch
. Her story in her own words. In this episode, Vickie Finch opens up about her life, intertwined with the remarkable career of her late husband, Coach Larry Finch. From their youth growing up in Orange Mound, the years at Melrose High School, t...
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Ep. 49 Kenneth Moody | Basketball
His story in his own words. How do you handle other people’s opinions about your career path? In this episode, I chat with Ken Moody, former Memphis State basketball player, to discuss his inspiring journey. Growing up in Memphis as the younges...
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Ep. 48 Paige McCormick | Swimming
Her Story in her own words. I chat with Paige about the early days of swimming, the amazing achievements of her high school year, and why Louisville was THE place for her. We talk in depth about the overwhelm of her Freshman year, the emotional...
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Ep. 47 Chris Jennings | Handball
Real talk with Chris Jennings. Chris and I chat about growing up in Toronto, his young days as an athlete, the majestic lure of Memphis State, his days as a linesman for the Central Hockey League and why he moved back up north to Canada. We als...
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Ep. 46 On the Sideline with Champions For Literacy
Champions for Literacy is a non-profit that uses the power of sports to impact childhood reading. WHEN A BIG VOICE MEETS A BIG CAUSE, OUR WORLD BECOMES A BETTER PLACE. WHY LITERACY? BECAUSE EVERY KID DESERVES TO BE A GREAT READER. From co...
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Ep. 45 On the Sideline with Madison Griggs | Basketball
Born and bred in Memphis, Madison Griggs epitomizes the city’s grit and grind mentality. After a stellar, record-breaking career at the University of Memphis, Madison is taking her talents to the professional stage in Athens, Greece this August...
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Ep. 44 On the Sideline with Devin Emory & Housesports
On the sideline with Devin Emory & Housesports Growing up in Memphis and playing football at Wooddale High School set the stage for his next big move to Morehouse College in Atlanta. It was a hobby that got him interning at Atlanta radio st...
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