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Sasha Graham Podcast Host, Sports Will Save Us All

Sasha Graham is the host of the award-winning podcast, Sports Will Save Us All, a sports podcast for the NPR crowd. Sasha has worked as a television writer and producer, at Walt Disney Studios as Vice President of National Publicity, and has published two children's books, Milo Does Not Like Mornings and Whitney Wins Everything.

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Ep. 111 - Sports On Screen: Stick It! &Raquo; Stick It Poster
Ep. 111 – Sports on Screen: STICK IT!

Sasha is joined in studio this week by her Sports on Screen co-host, Steve Bollinger, and they’re diving into a beloved sports classic; the rebellious, high-energy gymnastics movie Stick It! Join th…

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Sasha is joined in studio this week by her Sports on Screen co-host, Steve Bollinger, and they’re diving into a beloved sports classic; the rebellious, high-energy gymnastics movie Stick It! Join them as they hilariously break down the film’s anti-establishment vibe, memorable cast—featuring Missy Peregrym, Jeff Bridges, and Vanessa Lengies—and those unforgettable one-liners that still have us laughing. They’ll dig into what makes this movie more than just a sports film, from its themes of girl power and friendship to its clever cinematography and bold social commentary. Stick around…

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Ep. 110 - (Part 2) Without Restraint: The Story Of A Son Saved By Skiing, With Robert &Amp; Ryan Delena &Raquo; Rr
Ep. 110 – (Part 2) Without Restraint: The Story of a Son Saved by Skiing, with Robert & Ryan DeLena

In Part 2 of this powerful Sports Will Save Us All episode, Robert and Ryan DeLena, authors of Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son’s Life, return to talk about the incredible adventures they…

In Part 2 of this po…

In Part 2 of this powerful Sports Will Save Us All episode, Robert and Ryan DeLena, authors of Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son’s Life, return to talk about the incredible adventures they’ve shared, from skiing Big Sky’s infamous Big Couloir to exploring Antarctica. They share how these heart-pounding experiences deepened their bond and transformed their outlook on life. With humor, vulnerability, and a spirit of adventure, the DeLenas show how skiing became a metaphor for pushing boundaries and living without restraint. This episode is full of thrilling stories and insights ab…

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Ep. 109 - Without Restraint: The Story Of A Son Saved By Skiing, With Robert &Amp; Ryan Delena (Part 1) &Raquo; Rr 2
Ep. 109 – Without Restraint: The Story of a Son Saved by Skiing, with Robert & Ryan DeLena (Part 1)

In this two-part special of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham sits down with Robert and Ryan DeLena, the remarkable father-son duo behind the memoir Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son…

In this two-part spe…

In this two-part special of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham sits down with Robert and Ryan DeLena, the remarkable father-son duo behind the memoir Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son’s Life. Together, they share their extraordinary story of resilience, adventure, and the transformative power of skiing. In Part 1, they dive into Ryan's challenging childhood, marked by misdiagnoses, harmful behavior modification, and the emotional rollercoaster of navigating a system that failed him. Tune in to hear how a passion for skiing changed everything and brought their family back fro…

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Ep. 108 - Healing Through Seduction With Burlesque Icon, Perle Noire &Raquo; Perle 4
Ep. 108 – Healing Through Seduction With Burlesque Icon, Perle Noire

In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham explores the transformative power of movement, creativity, and self-expression with the iconic Perle Noire. As the creator of Healing Thro…

In this episode of S…

In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham explores the transformative power of movement, creativity, and self-expression with the iconic Perle Noire. As the creator of Healing Through Seduction, Perle empowers women to reclaim their bodies, confidence, and sensuality through the art of burlesque. Join Sasha for an inspiring conversation about the deeper connections and communities that sports and dance foster, going beyond the physical to unlock new levels of self-love and understanding. Perle, who has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, shares her j…

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Ep. 107 - Pitch Perfect: Jean Fruth’s Game-Changing Baseball Photography &Raquo; 1
Ep. 107 – Pitch Perfect: Jean Fruth’s Game-Changing Baseball Photography

In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham welcomes Jean Fruth, one of the world’s most renowned sports photographers. Jean's stunning images have documented the beauty of basebal…

In this episode of S…

In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham welcomes Jean Fruth, one of the world’s most renowned sports photographers. Jean's stunning images have documented the beauty of baseball, from the major leagues to grassroots games around the globe. They’ve been featured in the the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Baseball Hall of Fame, the Smithsonian, and beyond. Jean discusses how her non-profit, Grassroots Baseball, uses the power of sports to transform lives in underserved communities and their current focus of elevating the women’s game. Whether she’s shooting in …

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Ep. 106- Paralympics 2024 With Champion Candace Cable &Raquo; 1984 La84 Me Exhibit 2
EP. 106- Paralympics 2024 With Champion Candace Cable

Host Sasha Graham is joined this week by the extraordinary Candace Cable, a nine-time Paralympian and pioneer in adaptive sports. Candace's story is one of resilience, innovation, and unmatched athlet…

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Host Sasha Graham is joined this week by the extraordinary Candace Cable, a nine-time Paralympian and pioneer in adaptive sports. Candace's story is one of resilience, innovation, and unmatched athleticism, having competed in both Summer and Winter Paralympic Games and winning 12 medals across multiple disciplines. As the world gears up for the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Candace reflects on the evolution of the Games, her groundbreaking career, and the importance of representation in sports. Tune in to hear about the athletes to watch this year and how Candace continues to advocate for inclusivit…

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Ep. 105 - It Is Time For Us To Make A Choice &Raquo; Swsua Sasha Graham
Ep. 105 – It Is Time For Us To Make a Choice

Join host Sasha Graham for a fun and thought-provoking solo episode of Sports Will Save Us All that takes you from the thrill of the Summer Olympics to the often head-scratching world of political att…

Join host Sasha Grah…

Join host Sasha Graham for a fun and thought-provoking solo episode of Sports Will Save Us All that takes you from the thrill of the Summer Olympics to the often head-scratching world of political attack ads. Sasha explores how the joy of sports can bring us together while politics sometimes seems determined to pull us apart. She shares some surprising lessons from Olympic athletes, tips for finding happiness even when the world feels a little chaotic, and why it’s more important than ever to build connections instead of barriers. Don’t miss this lively episode that just might inspire you …

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Ep. 104 - Overtraining And Lost Your Period? Allison Yamamoto Would Like A Word &Raquo; Unnamed
Ep. 104 – Overtraining and Lost Your Period? Allison Yamamoto Would Like A Word

As former NCAA cheerleader at UC Berkeley turned distance runner, Allison Yamamoto struggled for years with a missing period and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Her high-achieving nature …

As former NCAA cheer…

As former NCAA cheerleader at UC Berkeley turned distance runner, Allison Yamamoto struggled for years with a missing period and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Her high-achieving nature and her efforts to stay disciplined led to avoiding rest days, strictly eating foods she labeled as healthy, and chronically overtraining while battling Stress. In this episode, Allison shares her personal journey, the struggles she faced, and the inspiration behind creating Ally, a company dedicated to transforming the relationship people have with food, Exercise, and their bodies. She discusses …

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Ep. 103 -Former Cubs Outfielder Cj Stewart On Transforming Lives Through Baseball &Raquo; Sm 1713894257Sm Headshot Cj Color 1
Ep. 103 -Former Cubs Outfielder CJ Stewart on Transforming Lives Through Baseball

Host Sasha Graham welcomes CJ Stewart, former Chicago Cubs outfielder and a leading figure in baseball player development for this week's episode of Sports Will Save Us All. CJ has spent over 20 years…

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Host Sasha Graham welcomes CJ Stewart, former Chicago Cubs outfielder and a leading figure in baseball player development for this week's episode of Sports Will Save Us All. CJ has spent over 20 years in Atlanta, helping shape the futures of countless young athletes. In 2007, he and his wife Kelli founded the LEAD Center for Youth, a non-profit organization dedicated to using baseball and tennis to teach black youth how to overcome the hurdles of crime, poverty, and racism with remarkable results.  Discover how access to recreational sports can make a world of difference for at-risk children,…

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Ep. 102 - Sports On Screen: Arthur The King &Raquo; Ssua
Ep. 102 – Sports on Screen: ARTHUR THE KING

Sasha and Steve are back in the studio for their monthly Sports on Screen movie review. This month, they're discussing Arthur the King, a film starring Mark Wahlberg as adventure racer Michael Light. …

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Sasha and Steve are back in the studio for their monthly Sports on Screen movie review. This month, they're discussing Arthur the King, a film starring Mark Wahlberg as adventure racer Michael Light. The movie tells the incredible true story of Michael and Arthur, a stray dog who changes Michael’s life forever during an epic endurance race.   This one was a doozy, folks, and show seems to have gotten through it by pulling out as many dog-related idioms as she could muster. (Special prize for the first person to DM us the total number in this episode!)    Tune in to find out if Arthur the …

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Ep. 101 - The Miracle League Of Arizona: Celebrating Inclusion, Joy And 100 Episodes! (Part 2) &Raquo; Theo 2 1
Ep. 101 – The Miracle League of Arizona: Celebrating Inclusion, Joy and 100 Episodes! (Part 2)

Welcome back to the second part of our 100th episode celebration! Host Sasha Graham continues her conversation with the incredible team from The Miracle League of Arizona   Episode Highlights: Caroly…

Welcome back to the …

Welcome back to the second part of our 100th episode celebration! Host Sasha Graham continues her conversation with the incredible team from The Miracle League of Arizona   Episode Highlights: Carolyn Goldfarb: Carolyn shares her journey as a volunteer and coach, the flexible volunteer program, and the joy of witnessing "Miracle Moments" on the field. Christina Whitehurst: Christina talks about the challenges and rewards of raising an active child with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and how The Miracle League has positively impacted their family. Theo Whitehurst: Theo discusses his favorite aspects…

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Ep. 100 - The Miracle League Of Arizona: Celebrating Inclusion, Joy And 100 Episodes! (Part 1) &Raquo; Theo 1 1
Ep. 100 – The Miracle League of Arizona: Celebrating Inclusion, Joy and 100 Episodes! (Part 1)

Welcome to a milestone episode of Sports Will Save Us All! In our 100th episode, host Sasha Graham is joined by a fantastic lineup from The Miracle League of Arizona, an organization that epitomizes t…

Welcome to a milesto…

Welcome to a milestone episode of Sports Will Save Us All! In our 100th episode, host Sasha Graham is joined by a fantastic lineup from The Miracle League of Arizona, an organization that epitomizes the unifying power of sports through their dynamite baseball program especially for kids and adults with disabilities. This episode features:   Episode Highlights: Theodore Whitehurst: An inspiring young athlete with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Theo shares his journey, love for baseball, and the unforgettable experience of throwing out the first pitch at a Dodgers Spring Training game. Danielle Downs…

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Ep. 99 - Inside The World Of Mixed Martial Arts With Timmy B &Raquo; Ssua
Ep. 99 – Inside the World of Mixed Martial Arts with Timmy B

Host Sasha Graham sits down with Timmy B., the voice behind Toronto’s #1 combat sports podcast, Fight in Sight. Together, they explore the rise of MMA as a spectator sport, what sets it apart from t…

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Host Sasha Graham sits down with Timmy B., the voice behind Toronto’s #1 combat sports podcast, Fight in Sight. Together, they explore the rise of MMA as a spectator sport, what sets it apart from traditional martial arts, and the unique appeal it holds for fans worldwide. Tim shares insights from his experiences as a martial artist, competitive soccer and tennis player, and coach, discussing how these sports compare to MMA. They delve into the role of coaches, the artistry of fighting, and the intriguing dynamics behind the scenes at events like Fight League Atlantic. From understanding the…

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Ep. 98 - Chronicles Of An Adrenaline Junkie With Jennie 'Adrena Jen' Milton &Raquo; Jennie 2
Ep. 98 – Chronicles of an Adrenaline Junkie with Jennie 'Adrena Jen' Milton

In this exhilarating episode of "Sports Will Save Us All," host Sasha Graham welcomes the incredible Jennie Milton, an Australian adventurer whose official bio barely scratches the surface of her dyna…

In this exhilarating…

In this exhilarating episode of "Sports Will Save Us All," host Sasha Graham welcomes the incredible Jennie Milton, an Australian adventurer whose official bio barely scratches the surface of her dynamic life. Jennie is a professional snow kiter, kite surfer, and big mountain backcountry guide, but her talents and passions extend far beyond these titles. Known widely as “Adrena Jen,” a nickname that plays on the word adrenaline, Jennie is a champion in her field, a skilled photographer, a daredevil at heart, a dedicated coach, and an enthralling storyteller. Her boundless enthusiasm for th…

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Ep. 97 - Legacy On The Court: Tommy Montelli And The Continued Impact Of His Legendary Father, Coach Vito Montelli &Raquo; Tom Montelling 1
Ep. 97 – Legacy on the Court: Tommy Montelli and the Continued Impact of His Legendary Father, Coach Vito Montelli

In this heartwarming episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham welcomes Tommy Montelli, whose life and career were profoundly shaped by his father, Vito Montelli. Vito is New England's all…

In this heartwarming…

In this heartwarming episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham welcomes Tommy Montelli, whose life and career were profoundly shaped by his father, Vito Montelli. Vito is New England's all-time winningest high school basketball coach, having led St. Joseph’s High School to 11 Connecticut state championships over a remarkable 50-year career. Tommy, the youngest of six, grew up under the watchful eye of his father, playing for him in high school before earning a full scholarship to play D2 basketball at Bentley University. Now at the helm of Professionals Winning, Tommy helps indiv…

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Ep. 96 - Casting For Giants: Adventures With Big Game Fisherman Bob Gonzalez &Raquo; Screenshot 20230722 105931 Facebook
Ep. 96 – Casting for Giants: Adventures with Big Game Fisherman Bob Gonzalez

Summer is here, and for many of us, that means it's time to enjoy the great outdoors—hiking, camping, kayaking, and, of course, fishing. In this exciting episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sas…

Summer is here, and …

Summer is here, and for many of us, that means it's time to enjoy the great outdoors—hiking, camping, kayaking, and, of course, fishing. In this exciting episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham welcomes Bob Gonzalez, a big game sport fisherman from Destin, Florida. Bob has spent much of his adult life deep sea fishing for enormous fish, and he recently released a book titled A Flicker in the Water, featuring a foreword by actress Mariel Hemingway. Bob shares thrilling tales from his book, discusses the physical challenges of fighting massive fish, and reflects on his baseball c…

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Ep. 95 - Beyond 20/20: The Science Of Sports Vision With Dr. Daniel Laby &Raquo; Ssua
Ep. 95 – Beyond 20/20: The Science of Sports Vision with Dr. Daniel Laby

In this fascinating episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham welcomes Dr. Daniel Laby, a renowned Sports Vision Ophthalmologist who has worked with athletes from MLB, NBA, NHL, the Olympi…

In this fascinating …

In this fascinating episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham welcomes Dr. Daniel Laby, a renowned Sports Vision Ophthalmologist who has worked with athletes from MLB, NBA, NHL, the Olympics, and beyond. Dr. Laby, who starred in a Red Bull documentary with Liverpool FC's Trent Alexander-Arnold, shares his insights on how cutting-edge Technology and vision training can give athletes a competitive edge. He delves into the concept of 20/20 vision, the importance of the "Quiet Eye," and his experiences working with the 2018 US Olympic team. Dr. Laby also discusses his new book, "Eye of…

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Sports On Screen: Young Woman And The Sea &Raquo; Ssua
Sports on Screen: YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA

Sasha and Steve are back in the studio, this time to dive into Disney's epic new sports movie, "Young Woman and the Sea,”  starring Star Wars’s talented Daisy Ridley. The inspiring narrative,  b…

Sasha and Steve are …

Sasha and Steve are back in the studio, this time to dive into Disney's epic new sports movie, "Young Woman and the Sea,”  starring Star Wars’s talented Daisy Ridley. The inspiring narrative,  breathtaking visuals and rousing score apparently had their intended effect because, spoiler, both of these amateur movie reviewers loved this movie!    Young Woman and the Sea is in a few theaters now and will be Streaming on Disney+ soon, but this is definitely a movie worth seeing on the big screen so make that happen if you can!    Join our Sports Fam online!   Instagram: @sportswillsaveus…

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