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Sideline Society

Sideline Society

By: Melanie
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Step inside the language of sports with Sideline Society, the can't-miss podcast for fans with big feelings. Hosted by lifelong sports devotee Melanie Anderson. Sideline Society sparks in-depth conversations with experts and friends who care just as deeply about the world of sports as she does

Each episode features real conversations with athletes, coaches, broadcasters, and sports psychologists who bring depth, humor, and stories that make you feel like an insider, whether you've been watching for decades or just Googled "what is a penalty kick."

Funny, honest, and unapologetically passionate. Pull up a seat.

2026 Melanie
Episodes
  • The Quiet Work: What Happens Before Anyone's Watching

    The Quiet Work: What Happens Before Anyone's Watching
    May 29 2026

    What if the difference between good and great has nothing to do with how fast you are? Gemma joins me as co-host to break down what's happening in the sports world right now, then I sit down with Cooper Teare, national champion, NCAA record holder, and professional distance runner, to talk about what it actually takes to build something lasting: the discipline, the doubt, the days nobody claps for, and why the work you do when no one's watching is the work that matters most.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • The Second Act: The Discipline That Outlasted the Competition

    The Second Act: The Discipline That Outlasted the Competition
    May 14 2026

    What if the hardest part of competition isn't winning — but figuring out who you are after it? Becky joins me as co-host as we break down what's happening in the sports world right now, then I sit down with former pro tennis player and All-American national champion Kady Pooler to talk about life after elite sport and what it really takes to build something that lasts.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • More Than Muscle: The Identity Shift Nobody Warns You About

    More Than Muscle: The Identity Shift Nobody Warns You About
    May 7 2026

    What if the most unexpected side effect of getting strong is who you become? My co-host Carrie and I kick things off with what's happening in the sports world right now, then I sit down with my trainer Tamyra to challenge everything you think you know about fitness, strength, and what it actually takes to build a body that lasts.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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