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Gazmine Mason: UNguarded Dec 20, 2019

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When you ask professional bowler Gazmine Mason what her average is, she responds with one word: strikes. At 5'3", what she lacks in physical stature, she makes up for in confidence, charisma, and all world talent. The Rhode Island native, who goes by GG, sat down with Uninterrupted Podcast Producer John Fontanelli to discuss her historic amateur career, what life is like off the lanes, and how breaking barriers for women of color is just the beginning.

Kath Koschel: MTAA Dec 19, 2019

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We all have dreams; goals for ourselves that we fully dedicate our lives to achieving. But what happens when those dreams are suddenly shattered? When our lives are drastically altered, and we have to look within ourselves for the strength to carry on? Former cricketer Kath Koschel has faced those questions under some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable. Her story is one of tragedy and heartbreak, but also one of bravery and unexpected joy. It’s the story of a woman who used kindness and gratitude to not only save her own life, but to power an international movement.

AJ Andrews: UNguarded Dec 18, 2019

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When AJ Andrews became the first woman ever to win a Rawlings Gold Glove, she couldn't help but ask: why am I the only winner? After all, they give 9 Gold Gloves to men every season. So why only one for women? AJ sat down with Uninterrupted Podcast Producer John Fontanelli in the Summer of 2019 to discuss how, for athletes outside the major sports leagues, no amount of progress is ever truly enough; that representing your sport sometimes means transcending your sport altogether.

Seniesa Estrada: UNguarded Dec 17, 2019

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Seniesa Estrada has done some incredible things in the world of professional boxing. She holds a perfect 18-0 record with 7 knockouts, she’s the WBA World Flyweight Champion, and the first woman to ever headline a Golden Boy Promotions event. However, when Seniesa sat down with Uninterrupted Podcast Producer John Fontanelli, she explained how her greatest accomplishment was using her boxing career to rehabilitate her own father.

Jake Olson: MTAA Dec 16, 2019

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One of the most amazing things about being an athlete is learning, through sports, what we are truly made of. After all, at some point in our lives, all of us will face adversity and have our true character revealed. Are we resilient, determined and unwavering? Do we have the toughness and perseverance needed to overcome the odds? For Jake Olson, every step in his journey has required him to show himself and the rest of the world, his true colors. Resilience, determination, toughness. These qualities don't just describe Jake as a competitor, they're the tools that he uses to allow him to be able to compete in the first place.

Colleen Quigley: UNguarded Dec 13, 2019

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Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Colleen Quigley never imagined she’d be an Olympic athlete. By the time she graduated from Florida State University, Colleen had earned nine NCAA All-American honors, and was on her way to Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Colleen sat down with Uninterrupted Podcast Producer John Fontanelli to share the steps she’s taken in her journey, and hurdles she’s cleared along the way.

Derrick Morgan: MTAA Dec 12, 2019

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For a competitor, your body is your vehicle for success. It lifts you to new heights and propels you to achieve things others can only marvel at. But what happens when you notice the bodies of your peers starting to betray them? When the people you look up to, people who have everything the world can offer, are taking their own lives? This is the story of Derrick Morgan, a man with the courage to challenge what he’s been told, and the bravery to stand up for a better solution.

Dewayne Dedmon: UNguarded Dec 11, 2019

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Before he was a rim-running, shot-blocking, inside-out threat in the NBA, Dewayne Dedmon was 6’8 high school senior with a life-altering choice to make: respect the wishes of his religious single mother, or pursue a passion that could make him successful beyond measure. The result of that decision changed the fabric of his family forever. Dewayne sat down with Uninterrupted podcast producer John Fontanelli to chronicle his grueling, winding journey from unpolished gem to forty million dollar man.

Barry Zito: UNguarded Dec 10, 2019

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When Barry Zito signed a $127 million contract, he thought he had everything he needed. Talent, good looks, countless adoring fans, an all-star resume and a higher salary than any pitcher in baseball history. But in the years that followed, he learned that no amount of money, no amount of external praise, no award or accolade could give him the one thing he desired most: Peace of mind. Barry sat down with Uninterrupted podcast producer John Fontanelli to explain how, in a sport where he was judged strictly by wins and losses, he was never truly happy until he discovered a more profound way to measure his own value.

Breanna Stewart: UNguarded Dec 09, 2019

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The beginning of Breanna Stewart's basketball career is the type of story most ball players dream of. 4-time college national champion. Rookie of the year, League champion and Finals MVP all by the age of 24. But her hoop dream come true became a nightmare when she tore her achilles tendon in the 2019 Euroleague championship, competing for a team that many in her sport felt she shouldn’t ever have to. Breanna sat down with Uninterrupted podcast producer John Fontanelli to discuss the broken system of women's basketball, and the healing process for a league MVP who wouldn't let being off the court keep her away from the game.

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