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**Rich Take On Sports**

Host Richmond Weaver explores the influence and impact of sports through conversations with personalities and luminaries who have been impacted, built, and inspired by the role of sports in their lives as they share their personal stories.

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Kendall Joseph | 2x National Champion Clemson University Linebacker Oct 18, 2019

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Transition is very tough because he has been defined by football even though he didn’t want to be defined by football
Finding peace in life though now that football is over knowing that it wasn’t in God’s plan for him
Soccer was the first sport he remembers playing because his dad loved soccer as an immigrant from Haiti
After the 9th grade, he decided to only play football even though he also loved basketball
Originally was going to commit to Duke but changed his mind after a 2 1/2 hour phone conversation with Coach Brent Venables and then his grandfather who said that he felt it in his spirit that Kendall should attend Clemson University
His first start at Auburn in 2016 was one of his most memorable games outside of winning two national championships
The bus ride is much more of an experience than actually running down the hill
Parents got divorced and his relationship with his dad was rocky initially but they have made amends and repaired the relationship
The culture at Clemson is all about holding men accountable
Getting named team captain by his teammates was a big honor his senior season
Sports has exposed him to so many different opportunities from friendships, relationships, dealing with failure to winning championships
Words of Wisdom from Kendall Joseph:
“Don’t let the light shining on you be brighter than the light shining within you.”

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Kelly Gramlich | Sports Radio Host & ACC Network Basketball Analyst Oct 04, 2019

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Comes from a sports family with her mom playing tennis at Duke, her brother John played college basketball and her dad jokingly drank beer for Oklahoma
Her brother helped push her and played a significant part in her playing college basketball at Clemson University
Her dream from a very young age was to play college basketball and immediately fell in love with Clemson
She jokingly likes to say that she’s the “least overall athletic person to play” but hard work got her playing time and she could shoot
She has always been hard on herself but eventually, she was able to understand that her identity wasn’t through sports but through Christ
Initially thought she would be a professor but Jeff Kallin introduced her to William Qualkinbush and suggested that they have a radio show together
Believes that sports is truly a meritocracy if your willing to put in the work and basketball is not about me, its about the collective and that’s why sports are so important
Words of Wisdom from Kelly Gramlich:
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”

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Drew Butler | Former NFL Punter and Punt & Pass Podcast Host Sep 20, 2019

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Rich Spotlight: Drew Butler
Born in Chicago with his 2 sisters as his dad Kevin Butler played in the NFL for 13 years (11 with Chicago and 2 with Cardinals)
Moved to Georgia in 1999 and has loved football his whole life but never played until high school
His nickname was Little Butthead because his dad’s nickname with the Chicago Bears was Butthead
Started the Punt & Pass Podcast with Aaron Murray as he saw that no former recent football players were doing something like his idea
His goal was to be a PGA Tour player but eventually starting playing football at Peachtree Ridge High School and was a better punter than a kicker
Almost went to Duke but decided to attend Georgia like his father after they offered him a scholarship instead of being a preferred walk-on
Beliefs there are so many crossover similarities from kicking and golf and loves how both golf and kicking can never be perfected
Words of Wisdom from Drew Butler:
“Positivity plus persistence equals perseverance.”

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Dalen Cuff | ESPN ACC Network Studio Host and Analyst Sep 06, 2019

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Episode 117: Dalen Cuff | ESPN ACC Network Studio Host and Analyst

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Rich Spotlight: Dalen Cuff
- Recently made the move from Florida to Connecticut to help launch ACC Network with ESPN as a studio host & analyst
- Up until about 12-14 years old he thought that he would in the NBA and then have a career in broadcasting and then realized that there are some better players out there
- Moved to Florida before high school and it was a tough transition however playing sports helped him connect and make friends
- Dad played basketball at Duquesne and was drafted by the US Army and the New York Knicks at the same time (October 1967)
- Columbia University called in December of his senior season but didn’t visit until April so getting an offer was late but thoroughly enjoyed his time at Columbia even though they only won 2 games his Freshman year
- Learned from his dad to expect to be great and that you live up to or down to your expectations
- Would eventually leave his sports marketing job to pursue broadcasting full-time even though financially it wasn’t the best move
- Treated every game that he called like it was the Final Four and still has that same mentality today
- Thought about coaching but he didn’t want to miss out on other broadcasting opportunities
- Believes that Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player
- Words of Wisdom from Dalen Cuff:
  - “Things start with self-belief.”

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Retin Obasohan | NBA G-League Guard & 2016 First Team All-SEC Aug 23, 2019

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Episode 116: Retin Obasohan | NBA G-League Guard & 2016 First Team All-SEC

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Rich Spotlight: Retin Obasohan
- Two older brothers and one younger and they all are very competitive while always pushing each other
- Parents emigrated from Nigeria to Belgium to provide a better future and parents didn’t allow him and his brothers to see negatives
- Soccer and tennis were the first 2 sports he gravitated towards because his dad played soccer but his love of basketball began while watching his brother play
- First experience with American basketball was at a Kobe Bryant basketball camp
- Learned English at an early age but spoke Dutch and French
- Transition to Alabama was eye-opening and it was the little details like food, weather, southern hospitality and segregation
- Baron Davis, Allen Iverson, Gary Payton, Deron Williams were players that he tried to emulate
- True foundation on how he has tried to build his life has been through his faith
- Sports is very spiritual to Retin and these bible verses are very important to him: Jerimiah [29:11], Romans 8:2,8 Philippians [4:13]
- Words of Wisdom from Retin Obasohan:
  - “Action is a motivation. Don’t wait until you feel like doing it.”

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Maxx Lepselter | MAXX Management President and Founder Aug 09, 2019

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Episode 115: Maxx Lepselter | MAXX Management President and Founder

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Rich Spotlight: Maxx Lepselter
- Played all different sports growing up like most kids
- Grew up in the sports representation agency through his dad (Mark Lepselter) which started as an organic opportunity of managing Lawrence Taylor’s restaurant
- Has always been a fan of all the NY sports teams but now it’s harder to be a fan of a team with clients on different teams and he knew that he would eventually become a general fan
- His dad has been a great mentor but not having him as a boss has been a good situation and environment for him to grow
- Maxx now has the ability to assist his dad because of how the industry has changed and how he can bring a different perspective
- His goal when starting MAXX Management in 2018 was to offer other services more than just marketing endorsements
- Words of Wisdom from Maxx Lepselter:
  - “Giving respect and doing the right thing are keys to relationships.”

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Michael Serazio | Award-Winning Author & Boston College Associate Professor Jul 26, 2019

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Episode 114: Michael Serazio | Award-Winning Author & Boston College Associate Professor

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Rich Spotlight: Michael Serazio
- Grew up in San Diego, CA and some of his fondest childhood memories are cheering for the hometown beloved Padres and Chargers
- Sports was always a way to connect with family and especially his grandfather
- Has always been intrigued by the power of sports and its magnetic properties of pulling people together from all types of different backgrounds
- Michael has been drawn to journalism from an early age
- Spent countless hours conducting research for the book “The Power of Sports: Media and Spectacle in American Culture” and conducted interviews with dozens of high-profile leaders and professionals in sports media and journalism
- The Power of Sports is his second book
- Authored “Your Ad Here: The Cool Sell of Guerilla Marketing”
- We explore and unpack some of the unique qualities of sports in our society outlined in his book
- Words of Wisdom from Michael Serazio:
  - “The greatest gift that you can give someone you love is your attention.”

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Blake Wynn | B Wynn Sports CEO and Entrepreneur Influencer Jul 12, 2019

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Episode 113: Blake Wynn | B Wynn Sports CEO & Entrepreneur Influencer

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Rich Spotlight: Blake Wynn
- First sign of be an entrepreneur was when he was 10 and wanted an Ipad and started a car wash with friends which he earned $1,000
- Wants to be able to choose what he wants to do and enjoys the process of making money but not enjoying the dollar
- Has a passion for business – plays business like a video game – get the next high score
- Grew up as an only child and has always had a very close circle of friends
- Could not work for someone else and wants to build his own dream and legacy and would rather fail at something that he’s passion about
- Became a San Diego Chargers fan in 2007 watching AFC Championship game vs. the New England Patriots and became a fan of LaDainian Tomlinson
- Had to eventually give up playing most sports in high school because he was traveling too much
- He never started his YouTube channel in order to make money
- He’s writing his next chapter in life by creating B Wynn Sports which has the ability to carry on much longer than his YouTube channel
- He’s not worried about failure and isn’t consumed by looking at competitors and makes every decision based on happiness
- Believes that sports is like religion in how it connects and brings people together
- Words of Wisdom from Blake Wynn:
  - “If you’re doing something now that makes you feel like a winner, keep doing it.”

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Kelsey Plum | Las Vegas Aces Guard and #1 Overall Draft Pick Jun 28, 2019

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Episode 112: Kelsey Plum | WNBA Las Vegas Aces Guard

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Rich Spotlight: Kelsey Plum
- Comes from a big sports family who are very competitive and everyone played Division I sports
- Kelsey told her mom when she was 10-year old that she was going to play in the WNBA
- Has always viewed herself as an underdog her entire life and her rise to a star came very quickly which has been a challenge to adjust
- Her family still keeps her humble at times and faith has been very important in her life especially now after leaving college and believes that “at every step of my life God has directed my steps”
- So grateful that her parents never pushed her into anything but you could never quit anything even though there were times that she wanted to quit and even basketball
- Biggest challenge at the University of Washington was changing the culture and it still seems surreal to take the Huskies to the Final Four her junior season
- Relishes the role quieting the crowd while playing on the road
- Sports has allowed her to connect with so many people and develop friendships
- Words of Wisdom from Kelsey Plum:
  - John Wooden quote “Working hard does not guarantee success but not working hard guarantees failure.”

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Dave Dameshek | NFL Network Host and Contributor Jun 14, 2019

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Episode 111: Dave Dameshek | NFL Network Host and Contributor

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Rich Spotlight: Dave Dameshek
- Has finally made the transition of living in California
- His childhood memories growing up in Pittsburgh, PA are dominated by sports
- Inspiration for his comedy came from watching David Letterman
- Feels that his journey to LA and career is a product of dumb luck
- Bobby Knight agreed to allow him to interview him in Assembly Hall while he was a student at Indiana and Coach Knight swore at him
- His first comedy writing job was on the show Sports Geniuses which is where he was ultimately connected with Kevin Hench and then would meet Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla
- Words of Wisdom from Dave Dameshek:
  - Be Nice
  - The mark of a good person is how or she treats those who can do nothing for him

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