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" with conversations with current athletes and people working in the sports world.
Episodes
60 episodes
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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Episode 57
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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 youngest o...
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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 as...
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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....
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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. ...
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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 Aug...
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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 stati...
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Ep. 43 Garrett Kelly | Basketball
Real talk with Garrett Kelly We chat about growing up in the mountains of North Carolina, how basketball was so much a part of his youth and the decision to go to Loyola. We dive into the 3 years as a walk-on and his senior year as a scholar...
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Ep 42 On the Sideline with Zach Wall
On the sideline with Zach Wall. Zach Wall’s journey into photography started just four years back, and since then, it’s been one remarkable ride. If you’re tuned into the social media buzz surrounding the University of Memphis Me...
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Ep. 41 Mother’s Day Edition
In this episode I revisit conversations with guests on the show who are also mothers themselves. SPONSORED BY: Sandy Adams Creative Group: Unlock the secrets to personal branding and career strategy with Sandy Adams, an expert with over 20 ye...
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Ep. 40 On The Sideline with Angel Martinez
On The Sideline with Angel Martinez. For over 12 years he had a dream & vision of starting the most interactive podcast in the world. Now, his team & his fans have helped that dream become a reality. Broad St South continues to lead the po...
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Ep. 39 Dave Hill | Rugby
Real talk with Dave Hill. We chat about growing up in Texas, finding rugby, enlisting in the Navy, deployment and the decision that led him to Memphis. His Naval career and finding the love of Rugby at every duty station. The decision to to r...
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Ep. 38 Rob Pearse | Handball
Real talk with Rob Pearse. With Guest Co-Host Chris Jennings. We chat about growing up growing up in Canada, finding handball and traveling at an early age. The lure of Memphis and finding a family for life. Education, coaching, the pro cir...
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Ep. 37 Earl Barron | Basketball
Real talk with Earl Barron. We chat about growing up in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Hooping and discovering tennis in high school. College recruiting and transitioning to the college stage. The disappointment and reality of the 200...
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