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Sports Will Save Us All | A Sports Podcast Where Sports Are Just the Beginning

Sports Will Save Us All | A Sports Podcast Where Sports Are Just the Beginning

By: Sasha Graham
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Sports Will Save Us All is a weekly sports podcast where sports are just the beginning. Rooted in host Sasha Graham's genuine curiosity about people and what makes them tick, Sports Will Save Us All is known for conversations that go beyond the expected. Sasha's tireless research allows her to surprise guests with questions they've never been asked, uncover stories listeners haven't heard before, and create space for honesty, laughter, and insight. The result is a sports podcast that feels intimate, surprising, and deeply relatable. Sports Will Save Us All is a deeply human sports podcast that explores the stories that live beneath the highlights—what drives people, what shapes them, and what connects us all. Through thoughtful, well-researched conversations with athletes, coaches, and change-makers, Sasha digs into family, friendship, identity, pain, humor, adversity, and the choices that define who we become—whether we're competing at the highest level or watching from the couch. From women in sports and the rise of girls' athletics, to adaptive and disability sports, mental health, addiction, resilience, leadership, and life after competition, the show explores how sports shape us—on and off the field. These are stories of perseverance and vulnerability, of failure and growth, of community and connection. Whether you love sports, are curious about human potential, or simply enjoy great storytelling, this podcast is for you. ABOUT
 Sports Will Save Us All is a human-interest sports podcast based in Arizona and hosted by Sasha Graham. Welcome to the Sports Fam. To be a guest:
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• Sports & Mental Health • Resilience, Identity & Personal Growth Through Sport • Disability, Adaptive & Inclusive Sports • Women's Sports & the Rise of Girls' Athletics • Paralympic & Olympic Stories • Behind the Scenes with Professional & Elite Athletes • Sports Psychology, Mindset & Performance • Life After High-Level Competition & Athletic Transitions • Aging, Longevity & Older Athletes • Endurance Sports & Extreme Challenges • Injury, Recovery & Comebacks©2022 Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Sports on Screen | STICK IT!
    May 26 2026

    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 to hear fun behind-the-scenes facts, like Missy Peregrym's journey to landing the lead role, and of course, their final verdict: Does Stick It! make the cut?

    Stick It! is available on streaming platforms like AppleTV—don't miss out! And if you have a sports movie suggestion for the next Sports on Screen review, hit us up at sportswillsaveusall@gmail.com or on our socials @sportswillsaveusall. Join our Sports Fam online!

    About Sports on Screen

    Sports on Screen is the recurring sports movie review series from Sports Will Save Us All, featuring host Sasha Graham and co-host Steve Bollinger. In each episode, Sasha and Steve review classic sports movies, cult favorites, and unforgettable sports films with humor, sharp commentary, and lively banter. From iconic underdog stories to wildly unrealistic game-day moments, Sports on Screen explores how sports movies reflect competition, culture, and the human spirit. If you love sports films, funny movie reviews, and smart sports storytelling, this series is for you. 🎬🏆

    About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

    Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

    On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

    Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

    To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

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    44 mins
  • NBA Champion Player Turned Coach On What Drives Greatness | Lionel Hollins
    May 19 2026

    It's the NBA playoffs so who better to talk to than Lionel Hollins who brought home championships with the Trail Blazers in 1976 as their point guard and again in 2020 as an assistant coach for the Lakers? Hollins has served as head coach of both the Memphis Grizzlies and the Brooklyn Nets and in this episode talks about being raised by his grandmother, what drove him to be great, what it was like playing with legends like Bill Walton and Dr. J, and what it takes to build a team.

    This episode brought to you by iConnect Fundraising. From charitable contributions to corporate sponsorships, iConnect pairs organizations with donors who don't just give to their cause, they get it. www.iConnectFundraising.com

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    46 mins
  • When the Game Ends, What Do We Carry Forward? | Steve Hare
    May 12 2026


    This week on Sports Will Save Us All, Sasha sits down with longtime sportswriter and first-time novelist Steve Hare for a conversation about high school sports, community, loss, and the stories that stay with us long after the final whistle.

    As the founder of Ohio Varsity, Steve has spent nearly three decades covering high school athletics across Northeast Ohio. From football fields to wrestling mats to girls flag football sidelines, he has witnessed the evolution of youth sports firsthand — and what he's learned has very little to do with championships.

    The conversation also dives into Steve's debut novel, The Turkey Bowl: What We Carried Forward — a thoughtful, emotionally layered story about friendship, grief, memory, and the invisible ways sports shape our lives. What begins as an annual pickup football game becomes something much deeper: a meditation on loss, healing, and the relationships we carry forward.

    Steve opens up about writing through cancer treatment, the personal experiences woven into the novel, and why he intentionally leaves space for readers to bring their own stories into the book.

    This episode is ultimately about the people behind the games — the teammates, parents, coaches, spectators, and friends who become part of the fabric of our lives.

    You can find The Turkey Bowl: What We Carried Forward on Amazon or through the Books on the Show tab at Sports Will Save Us All.

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    31 mins
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