Between 2 GoalPosts
Season 1
by Between Two GoalPosts
In Episode 27, we sit down with Corey Jones, a professional rugby player from Little Rock, Arkansas, whose career has taken him all over the globe. Corey shares his unique journey from playing baseball and walking onto the University of Arkansas football team to discovering his passion for rugby. We discuss the realities and sacrifices of chasing the game internationally, the differences between Sevens and Fifteens rugby, and the story behind his famous nickname "Oz". Corey also opens up about the financial side of professional sports, a controversial red card during his USA Eagles debut, and his best advice for young athletes. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, trusting the process, and the life of a global rugby journeyman.
On this episode of Between 2 Goal Posts we sit down with the incredible Riley Tejcek! Riley is an active-duty United States Marine Corps Captain, a former Division 1 softball player, a Team USA Bobsled Pilot, a children's book author, and a soon-to-be mom. In this episode, Riley discusses her journey from the softball diamond to navigating ice tracks at 90+ mph, and how she trained for the Winter Olympics while deployed in the extreme heat of Baghdad. Tune in to hear her powerful perspective on mental toughness and the importance of verbalizing your goals.
On this episode of the Between Two Goal Posts podcast, we sit down with 2018 U.S. Olympian Kendall Wesenberg to discuss her incredible journey in the sport of skeleton. Kendall shares how watching the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and sending a bold email to a Team USA coach led to a 13-year career racing headfirst down icy tracks at 80+ mph. We dive into the terrifying realities of navigating the world's fastest tracks, her grueling recovery from major spine surgery, and the critical role of meditation in building mental resilience. Plus, we talk about the tight-knit Olympic community and bonding over Bay Area sports fandom. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking for inspiration to tackle your next hurdle, you won't want to miss this one!
Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes on a college football sideline? In this episode, we sit down with ESPN Sports Broadcaster and Analyst Morgan Uber! Morgan shares her incredible journey through the sports media world, from covering the Kansas City Royals' 2015 World Series run right out of college to navigating the fast-paced, chaotic environment of college athletics. We dive deep into the art of storytelling and why active listening is a reporter's ultimate superpower. Morgan pulls back the curtain on the unseen 95% of her job, detailing everything from her intense weekly preparation to the frantic, adrenaline-fueled sprint to the camera for a halftime report. Plus, she shares her experiences covering the Premier Lacrosse League, the realities of balancing a high-profile broadcasting career with motherhood, and some of her favorite interview moments with athletes like Jalen Hurts and Fernando Mendoza. Whether you are an aspiring sports journalist or just a massive football fan, this episode is packed with unique insights you won't want to miss!
On this episode of Between 2 Goal Posts, hosts welcome NFL kicker Jake Moody for an inside look at the high-stakes world of professional football kicking. Jake shares his journey from growing up in a house divided by the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry to winning the award for the nation’s top collegiate kicker with the Wolverines. He opens up about the surreal experience of being drafted 99th overall by the San Francisco 49ers, playing in the Super Bowl as a rookie, and setting a brief Super Bowl record. Jake also breaks down his winding road through the NFL—from hitting a game-winner with the Chicago Bears to finding his current home with the Washington Commanders. Beyond the stats, Jake pulls back the curtain on the intense psychological side of the position, detailing his exact step-by-step field routine, the concept of "staying neutral" through success and failure, and how he bounced back from the toughest misses of his career. Plus, hear what it's really like behind the scenes with teammates like Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Jayden Daniels, and why Jake tells his younger self to always remember to have fun.
In this episode, we sit down with Elliot Markuson to discuss his incredible athletic journey that spans across college football, international bobsledding, and NASCAR pit crews. Elliot shares stories about growing up as the son of college football coach Mike Markuson and the lifelong lessons he learned about finishing what you start. He recounts his days playing football at Ole Miss, including an unforgettable Egg Bowl victory where he planted the team flag on the 50-yard line with D.K. Metcalf. We also dive deep into his five years competing with Team USA Bobsled, where he met his fiancé and learned to embrace the "Ice Cowboy" lifestyle—despite dealing with intense motion sickness. Finally, Elliot gives us an inside look into the high-pressure, highly choreographed world of NASCAR pit crews as a Jack man for Trackhouse Racing. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about grit, attitude, and why hard work always beats talent when talent refuses to work hard.
In Episode 21 of Between 2 GoalPosts, we are hitting the ice with Team USA Bobsledder Emily Renna! From her early days in karate and walking onto the track team at the University of Rhode Island to balancing a corporate biotech career while chasing her Olympic dreams, Emily shares her incredible journey of resilience, grit, and elite athleticism. Discover the high-stakes world of bobsledding— Emily opens up about what it truly feels like to pull massive G-forces, the deep level of trust required between a brakeman and a pilot, and the core values of faith, power, and vision that keep her grounded through the absolute highest highs and lowest lows of world-class competition. Whether you're a young athlete aiming for the Olympic stage or a fan of the grind, this episode will inspire you to dream big and bet on yourself.
In this exciting episode, Dylan and his dad sit down with sports author and journalist Paul Knepper to take a deep dive into the gritty, physical, and unforgettable era of 90s basketball. Paul, author of The Knicks of the 90s, breaks down what made Patrick Ewing and his underdog teammates the perfect fit for the blue-collar identity of New York City. We hear wild behind-the-scenes stories (like how a private jet exhaust flipped Jeff Van Gundy's car!), define exactly what makes up "basketball IQ," and discuss how the NBA has completely transformed from a center-dominated league to today's 3-point shootout. Plus, Paul shares masterclass tips on how to interview athletes for aspiring podcasters and reveals his all-time dream Knicks starting lineup. Whether you're a lifelong hoops fan or just discovering the history of the game, this one is a slam dunk!
Between the Lane lines: Purpose, Process, and the Olympic Mindset with Brendan Hansen What does it take to become the fastest human on the planet and maintain that edge for over a decade? In this special episode, hosts Dylan and Ryan switch from the gridiron to the pool to sit down with six-time Olympic medalist and former world record holder Brendan Hansen. Brendan takes us deep into the high-pressure world of elite swimming, reflecting on his unforgettable relay gold with Michael Phelps in Beijing, breaking world records 11 times, and the historic bronze medal he won out of lane eight in London after coming out of retirement. But this isn't just a conversation about winning gold. Brendan shares the invaluable mental frameworks passed down by his legendary University of Texas coach, Eddie Reese, explaining why athletes must choose a purpose-driven identity over external performance metrics. He also reveals the staggering daily routine of an Olympian—including a grueling 6,000-calorie diet and core workouts that simulate literal torture—and delivers a hilarious, first-hand account of the time he accidentally lost his Olympic gold medal on a domestic flight home. Now serving as the Director of the National Junior Team for USA Swimming, Brendan lays out his blueprint for mentoring the next generation for LA 2028 and shares powerful, actionable life advice on values, accountability, and remaining obsessed with learning. Whether you are an aspiring athlete or looking to conquer your own daily "world records," Brendan’s mindset will redefine how you view failure and success.
In this episode of Between 2 GoalPosts, Dylan and Ryan are joined by Kyle Kerrigan, a former collegiate swimmer turned ultra-marathoner. Kyle dives into his transition from the grueling daily grind of Division 3 swimming at DePauw University to embracing the mental and physical challenges of running. The conversation covers the power of atomic habits, the philosophy of "unrelenting enthusiasm," and hilarious lessons learned from a freezing midnight swim practice. Beyond athletics, Kyle shares his profoundly impactful work at Upbring, a non-profit dedicated to child wellbeing and foster care. Dylan and Kyle swap practical strategies for managing stress—from Dylan's "glass bottle" mental exercise to Kyle's "Jar of Awesome". Tune in for an inspiring discussion on sports, resilience, and the ripple effect of changing just one child's life.