Sports Spectrum

Hosted by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano, Sports Spectrum is an interview driven podcast that features stories on the intersection of faith and sports.



Derwin Gray - Former NFL player turned pastor on being Lit Up with Love

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Today on the podcast:

- Former NFL player turned pastor Derwin Gray joins us to share his transformative experience of faith with the "Naked Preacher," the significance of love in the Christian life, and reflects on Good Friday and Easter.


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Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Annabelle Hasselbeck -

https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413d


Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Scott Linebrink -

https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7





Former MLB pitcher Scott Linebrink on serving others, plus Matt Forte on Holy Week 2025

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:23:00 GMT

Today on the podcast:

- (00:56) Matt and Jason discuss Holy Week 2025 and (09:30) Matt encourages us to truly seek out Jesus and what this week truly means.

- (18:13) 12-year MLB pitcher Scott Linebrink on his MLB debut 25 years ago and serving others


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Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Annabelle Hasselbeck -

https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413d


Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Scott Linebrink -

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Charles Tillman - Former Chicago Bears legend on the Peanut Punch, his NFL Draft story and trusting God in the storms of life

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:02:00 GMT

Charles Tillman is a former Pro Bowl cornerback with the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers. He was selected in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft, 35th overall to the Bears. He spent 12 seasons with Chicago (2003-2014) and helped the Bears to an NFC championship and trip to Super Bowl XLI in 2006-07. He was selected to the 2011 and 2012 Pro Bowls, and in 2013 was selected as the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year.


Today on the podcast, Charles Tillman joins his former teammate, Matt Forte, to discuss his NFL Draft story, the challenges he faced around the game of football, developing the "Peanut Punch," and the importance of faith and family during difficult times, such as his daughter's heart surgery.


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Clint Hurdle - Former MLB manager on surrendering to Jesus, living transformed

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:02:00 GMT

Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason talk about scripture memorization (02:59). Then, Matt shares what he learned at church on Sunday (16:48). Finally, we're joined by former MLB manager and MLB player Clint Hurdle (21:19) as he shares his transformative journey from a troubled past to a life of faith and leadership.


Clint's new book "Hurdle-isms" Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball" released in February 2025.


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Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-

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Dawson Knox - Buffalo Bills tight end on Bills mafia, faith, identity, grief

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:02:00 GMT

Dawson Knox is a tight end with the Buffalo Bills. He was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft by Buffalo after a college career at Ole Miss. In 2021, he had his best season, catching a career-high nine touchdowns. For his efforts, he was selected to the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl.


Today on the podcast, we talk to Dawson Knox about Bills mafia, standing firm in God’s grace, finding his identity in Jesus and grieving the loss of his brother.


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Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?


Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-

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Antonio Vargas - Professional boxer on his bold faith in Jesus

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:02:00 GMT

On today's podcast, we hear from interim WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas about his Jesus story, boxing as a platform to worship God and leading his parents to salvation in Christ.


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Brock Purdy - San Francisco 49ers QB returns to the show to share about growing in his faith

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:02:00 GMT

Today we welcome back San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy to the podcast to share about his growing faith in Jesus, the scripture he studied last season, trusting God’s plan in the wins and losses of an NFL career and the importance of making the right decisions on what to say yes to in his growing popularity.


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Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-

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Cindy Sember - 3-time Olympian, plus Matt and Jason on what we learned at church

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Today on the podcast:

-Matt and Jason reflect on the Baker Mayfield podcast (01:05)

-Matt gives us a recap of what he learned at church (09:48)

-Three-time Olympic Track and Field athlete Cindy Sember joins us to talk about her experience representing the United Kingdom in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics. (19:53)


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Baker Mayfield - Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB shares his Jesus story

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield joins the show today to talk about the evolution of his faith, growing in the highs and lows of his football career, seeing God in a new light since becoming a dad and what he would tell a teammate who asks him about Jesus.


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Nestor Ceja - MLB umpire on keeping Jesus as his foundation

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:02:00 GMT

Nestor Ceja is a Major League Baseball umpire. After going through the MLB Training Academy, he worked his way through the minor leagues before making his MLB debut in August of 2020 during the shortened COVID season. In 2024, Ceja was one of seven umpires to be a part of the MLB All-Star Game. He also called his first postseason game in the NL Wild Card series between San Diego and Atlanta.


Today on the podcast, Nestor Ceja discusses his upbringing in a Catholic family, his path to becoming an umpire, and the pivotal moments that led him to accept Christ. He reflects on the challenges of being an umpire, the importance of maintaining his faith amidst the pressures of the job, and the providence of God in his life. Nestor also shares his experiences in Cuba, where he was baptized, and how he stays connected to his faith during the long MLB season.


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Spencer Danielson - Boise State head football coach on living boldly for Jesus

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:15:00 GMT

Spencer Danielson is the head coach for Boise State's football program. In 2024, he led the Broncos to a 12-2 record and a berth in the College Football Playoff. His club earned the No. 3 seed and first-round bye in the CFP after beating UNLV in the Mountain West Championship.


Today on the podcast, Jason talks to Spencer Danielson about his incredible 2024 season, baptizing his players, being bold in his faith and what it means to stand firm in Christ.


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Michael Pierce - Baltimore Ravens DT makes big announcement regarding his football future

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Michael Pierce is a defensive tackle with the Baltimore Ravens. He joins Matt Forte and Jason Romano on the show today to share some big news regarding his football future.


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Baltimore Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newman plus Matt and Jason on NFL free agency and what we learned at church

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:02:00 GMT

Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason spend time discussing NFL free agency (01:03), what Matt learned at church on Sunday (14:25) and then our friend Melanie Newman. Baltimore Orioles broadcaster (25:27) joins us to share about growing in her faith, the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, and the lessons learned in being newly married.


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Matt and Jason discuss the importance of "taming the tongue"

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:15:00 GMT

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano discuss the importance of taming the tongue and watching the words that we say as followers of Jesus.


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Chad Prewett - Auburn basketball coach on living for Christ

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:02:00 GMT

Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason discuss what stood out from this past weekend in sports ( 0:45) as well as what we learned at church on Sunday (9:44) Then, we're joined by Chad Prewett (17:27) college basketball assistant coach with Auburn University's men's basketball program. Chad shares about his role with Auburn, growing up without a dad, coaching for Christ, spiritual revival among young people, serving in ministry with his wife and Jesus inside the Auburn men's basketball program.


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NASCAR driver Anthony Alfredo plus Matt Forte answers fan questions

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:30:00 GMT

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte answers fans questions on his father's legacy at Tulane (1:25) and how to persuade unbelievers about the truth of the Gospel. (6:58)

Then we hear from NASCAR driver Anthony Alfredo as he shares his testimony of faith and being baptized at Daytona Beach. (13:32)


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Javien Elliott - Former NFL player on being an "UNCONQUERED WALK-ON"

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:15:00 GMT

Javien Elliott played 4 seasons in the NFL with the Buccaneers and Panthers. He was undrafted after a college career at Florida State, where he went from walk-on to scholarship player.


His new book "UNCONQUERED WALK-ON" is out now.


Today on the podcast, Javien Elliott  shares his journey of faith, purpose, resilience, spiritual growth. Javien shares abut his experience being baptized by Matt Forte at a Christian conference for NFL players and the significance of relying on God during life's transitions.


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Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?


Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-

https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413d


Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7






Jackson Holliday, Ethan Holliday and Matt Holliday on their unique family bond of faith and baseball

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:15:00 GMT

Matt Holliday played 15 seasons in the big leagues with the Rockies, A’s, Cardinals and Yankees. He is a seven-time MLB All-Star, a 2011 World Series champion and a 2007 NLCS MVP.


Jackson Holliday is an infielder with the Baltimore Orioles. He was selected number one overall by Baltimore in the 2022 MLB Amateur Draft. He made his MLB debut in April of 2024.


Ethan Holliday is a high school senior at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He is considered a top prospect and is expected to be one of the top players selected at the 2025 MLB Amateur Draft.


Matt, Jackson and Ethan will be featured on the cover of our Spring 2025 Sports Spectrum magazine.


Today, (2:08) we sit down with Matt,  Jackson and Ethan to talk about their baseball journey, the unique family bond they have, experiencing Jackson’s MLB debut, favorite baseball players and how proud Matt is to see his sons following Jesus.


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WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine


Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15

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Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/


Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?


Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-

https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413d


Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7





Matt Holliday - 7-time MLB All-Star, plus Matt Forte on All-Star games and what he learned at church

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:33:00 GMT

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano discuss the NBA All-Star weekend and the decline of the sports all-star game (3:14).


Then, Matt shares what he learned at church this past weekend. (13:09)


Finally, we're joined by 7-time MLB All-Star Matt Holliday to discuss parenting his baseball-playing sons, his high school football career and his love for pickleball. (21:27)


Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: jason@sportsspectrum.com


WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine


Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15

https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine 


Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/


If you would like to advertise with Sports Spectrum please email us - jason@sportsspectrum.com


Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?


Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-

https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413d


Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7