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#155 Cory MacIver: Coaching, Courage, & Fatherhood Dec 12, 2025

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Cory MacIver is the head girls basketball coach for the South Prairie-Max Royals. In this Podcast, Cory opens up about coaching basketball, raising strong daughters, and the incredible resilience that defines his family's story.

Cory shares what it means to lead young athletes, build character, and stay grounded through life's toughest challenges.

#153 Melissa Spelchen: Mental Health in Sports Nov 19, 2025

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In this powerful episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast, Melissa Spelchen opens up about the battles no one sees. Trauma, healing, recovery, and the strength it takes to keep going.

A Hall of Fame athlete at Minot State, Melissa's volleyball career was incredible… But the real story is the life she's built beyond the court as a mental health advocate, mentor, and voice for athletes who struggle in silence.

This is an episode for athletes, parents, coaches… for ANYONE navigating life's heavy moments. Her honesty might be exactly what someone needs to hear today.

#152 The Peoples's Game Day: Upsets, Game Picks, & Playoff Chaos Nov 13, 2025

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It's that time again — college football is getting real.

In this week's episode of The People's GameDay, brought to you by Swim Lessons Productions, we're breaking down everything happening across the college football world — the upsets, the playoff chaos, the Heisman hype, and our biggest game picks of the week.

From wild finishes to bold predictions! Dalyss Hanson, Josh Borm, and Jordan Neuwirth bring the energy, the insight, and the passion every true college football fan lives for.

#151 Darik Dissette: From Doubt to Destiny-The Rise of DD Nov 12, 2025

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In this episode of Swim Lessons The Podcast Darik Dissette talks about life, basketball, and everything in between.

This isn't just a basketball conversation — it's a story about heart, doubt, resilience, and the moments that shape who we become.

Darik takes us inside the highs and lows of his journey…

The pressure of being "the guy"

The setbacks no one sees

The work that nobody talks about

And the belief that carried him through it all

If you've ever chased a dream… battled adversity… or needed a reminder of what real perseverance looks like — this episode is for you. This is more than hoops. This is a story about becoming.

#150 Jay Paterno: The Truth About Legacy, Pressure, & Purpose at Penn State Nov 06, 2025

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From the sidelines of Beaver Stadium to the big lessons of life, Jay Paterno has lived through it all. In this episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast, Jay opens up about football, leadership, legacy, and what it really means to build something that lasts beyond the game.

We talk about growing up around greatness, the lessons learned from his legendary father Joe Paterno. As well as how those values still resonate today with coaching, politics, and life itself.

Leadership. Legacy. Life after football. This one's not just for sports fans — it's for anyone chasing purpose.

#149 People's Game Day: Who's Hot, Who's Not, and Who to trust Nov 05, 2025

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Back… back… back we go! College football gave us upsets, blowouts, and pure mayhem last week, and we're breaking it all down the only way we know how. Hot takes, bold bets, and a little Berman flair.

From wild finishes to statement wins, The People's Game Day crew dives into everything that made last Saturday electric. Who's rising, who's falling, and who's making us question our picks! 💰 Betting breakdowns, player performances, and the biggest surprises of the weekend — all in one jam-packed episode! 🎧 Hosted by Dalyss Hanson and the crew of Josh Borm and Jordan Neuwirth — it's not just football talk, it's The People's Game Day.

#148 Steve Keplin Jr: From the Track to the Winner's Circle Oct 15, 2025

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What does it take to train champions? In this episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast, we sit down with Steve Keplin Jr. Fresh off of winning his first leading traniner title at Assiniboia Downs. From long days at the track to building unbreakable bonds with the horses he trains, Steve shares his journey, his philosophy, and the mindset that drives success.

#147 The People's Game Day: From Bama to the Big Ten: Full Recap + Who Wins Next? Oct 10, 2025

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College football delivered another weekend of upsets, thrillers, and nail-biters, and we've got ALL the highlights right here on The People's Game Day!

From shocking SEC shakeups to Big Ten battles and Pac-12 chaos, we break down the biggest wins and toughest losses from Week 6. Plus, we give our fearless predictions for this week's can't-miss matchups.

#146 Jacob Holmen: From Day One to Game Day: Coach H on Building Minot North Football Oct 08, 2025

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Every program starts with a vision — and at Minot North, that vision belongs to Head Coach Jacob Hoelman. In this episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast, Coach Hoelman sits down to talk about the challenges and triumphs of building a brand-new football program from the ground up.

#145 The People's Game Day: Oregon Shocks Penn State, Bama Downs Georgia + Our Must-See Predictions Oct 03, 2025

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Week 4 of college football did not disappoint. From Alabama sneaking past Georgia in Athens, to Oregon's double-OT thriller at Penn State, to Illinois shocking USC in Champaign — this weekend had it all.

In this episode of The People's Game Day, we recap every big moment and give you our fearless predictions for next week's slate. Who's hot? Who's overrated? And who's about to get upset?

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