Sports Spectrum Podcast

Episode 406 Danelle Bishop is the women's basketball coach for Cal Poly Pomona (Division 2). She was hired by CPP in 2010 and has led her teams to three Sweet Sixteens, two Elite Eights and a Final Four berth in 2014. Entering her 10th season, Danelle is striving for that national title that has come Cal Poly Pomona's way 5 times previously. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to coach Bishop about her core values as a coach, what being "All In" means, why she almost quit coaching, women coaching in the NBA and why coaching for Christ is her true calling. For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

Episode 405 Jake Locker is a former NFL quarterback. He was selected 8th overall by the Tennessee Titans in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He would go on to play four seasons with the Titans before abruptly retiring from the NFL at the age of 26 in March, 2015.  In college, Jake was a standout quarterback at the University of Washington. He was also a top prospect in baseball, being selected by the Angels in the 40th round of the 2006 MLB Draft. On this episode of the podcast, we hear Jake's story of faith, how that faith became the most important thing in his life and led him to walking away from his NFL career. We also talk to Jake about his journey through the NFL, the impact his teammate Matt Hasselbeck had on him and the pressures that came with becoming a millionaire, first round pick in 2011.  For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

Episode 404 Carly Thibault-DuDonis is the assistant women's basketball coach at the University of Minnesota. She came to Minnesota in April of 2018. Prior to that, she was two seasons with Mississippi State from 2016-18, where she was a part of two teams that made it all the way to the NCAA Women's National Championship game in 2017 and 2018.  Her father Mike is the head coach of the WNBA champion Washington Mystics and her brother Eric is an assistant with the club.  Carly played her college basketball at Monmouth University, graduating in 2013.  On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Carly about celebrating a WNBA title with her family, how tragedy led to her walk with Christ, growing deeper in her faith with her husband and the toughest part of being a basketball coach.  For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

BONUS EPISODE Derrick Brown is a senior defensive tackle for the University of Auburn. Projected by many to be a first round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Derrick came to Auburn as a top recruit from Buford, Georgia where he was a dominant high school player and the MaxPreps national player of the year in 2015. In a September win over Texas A&M, Derrick had two sacks, a forced fumble, and three tackles for loss. At 6'5 and 318 pounds, Brown has consistently been in the top 10 list of prospects on Mel Kiper's ESPN Big Board. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Derrick about returning for his senior season, the influence his Dad has had on his life,    his journey to Jesus and going on a missions trip to the Dominican Republic and the impact that trip had on his faith. For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

Episode 403 Rennie Curran is an author, speaker, podcast host and the CEO of Game Changer Coaching, whose mission is to help business professionals and elite athletes reach their fullest potential through personal development workshops and one-on-one coaching in order to improve leadership and career performance. Prior to his business career, Rennie was an All-American linebacker with the Georgia Bulldogs from 2007-09. He was selected in the third round of the 2010 NFL Drafty by the Titans (97th overall) and played two seasons with Tennessee before moving to the CFL where he played three more seasons before retiring. His book "The Perspectives of a Young African American Athlete" was released when Rennie was just 23 years old in 2012. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Rennie about his football journey, his struggles with identity, his first meeting with coach Mark Richt, dealing with disappointment and having a personal board of directors. For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

Episode 402 Brooks Webb is currently the Director of Operations for the Vanderbilt University baseball team. Prior to his role with Vanderbilt, he was a General Manager with Team USA Baseball from 2013-2016. A former pitcher with Birmingham-Southern college, Brooks helped the Panthers to there conference titles. In 2019, Brooks was a part of a Vanderbilt team that went 59-12, won the SEC title and then the College World Series title to become NCAA Division One champions. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Brooks about being a part of a national championship team, leaving a legacy for Christ, how a Christmas Eve service in 2008 changed his life and how he lives out his faith in his job each day. For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

Episode 401 Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. He is the author of numerous books including the New York Times Bestseller "The Circle Maker" and "Chase the Lion." His latest book is called "Double Blessing" and released October 15, 2019.  On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Pastor Mark about why he wrote his new book "Double Blessing," his love for sports, getting connected with Ravens coach John Harbaugh, chasing worldly success, and the athletes responsibility on social media.  You can learn more about Mark's books including "Double Blessing" by going to his website MarkBatterson.com.

Episode 400 Demario Davis is a Man of God. He's also a starting linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, a place he's been since signing with the team in March of 2018.  He was selected in the 3rd round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, where he played 5 seasons from 2012-2015 and again in 2017. During the 2016 season, he played with the Cleveland Browns. Demario was fined for wearing a "Man of God" headband early in the 2019 NFL season and after the NFL rescinded the fine, he was able to make these headbands available and raise money for St. Dominic Hospital in his home state of Mississippi. In October of 2019, he became a published author, releasing his first book "The Unsuccessful Champion: Finding True Victory in the Midst of Adversity." On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Demario about his "Man of God" headband, turning a wrong into a right, why he decided to write a book, his pregame pep talks and his thoughts on the new Kanye West album.  For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

Episode 399 Alterraun Verner played eight seasons in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins. He selected in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft (104th overall) by the Titans and played four seasons in Nashville before departing as a free agent in 2014 to play with Tampa.  The 2013 Pro Bowler announced his retirement from the NFL on March 18, 2019 and signed a one day contract to retire as a Titan on April 16, 2019.  On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Alterraun about the decision to retire at the age of 30, his story of coming to faith watching a Kirk Cameron movie, his NFL Draft Day memory, lessons from his father and the unique direction he's moving in post-NFL.  For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com  

Episode 398 Jimmy Dykes is a college basketball analyst for ESPN. A 1985 graduate of the University of Arkansas, Jimmy played college basketball under head coach Eddie Sutton before joining the coaching ranks as an assistant at places like Kentucky and Oklahoma State.  After scouting in the NBA for a few years, Jimmy joined the broadcasting ranks and began his career with ESPN in 1995 where he would remain for 19 years. From 2014 to 2017, Jimmy served as the women's head basketball coach at his alma mater of Arkansas. Upon his departure from coaching, he would return to the broadcasting ranks at ESPN. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Jimmy about the upcoming college basketball season, his journey to faith in Christ, using his platform to encourage others, what coaching college basketball taught him, dealing with challenging trials, and seeking God in making life decisions.  For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com