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The Good Side of Sports Podcast
Welcome to The Good Side of Sports Podcast, the podcast that shines a spotlight on the incredible community work, charity, and philanthropy driving the world of sports. While headlines often focus entirely on scores and contract disputes, we go behind the scenes to highlight the good being done by professional athletes, sports teams, and major leagues. Each week we sit down with directors of sports team foundations, non-profit organizers, and league officials to learn exactly how they are…
Episodes
The Good Side of Sports PodcastRacing for Good: Inside the NASCAR Foundation's Mission to Help Kids
Host Brian Hartong speaks with Nicole Krieger, Executive Director of the NASCAR Foundation, about the charity's 20-year commitment to children’s health and…
The Good Side of Sports PodcastTitans' One Community: From Music City Miracle to Real-Life Miracles
Host Brian Hartong interviews Johari Matthews, Executive Director of the Titans Foundation, about the team’s One Community platform and its work across…
The Good Side of Sports PodcastFrom National Champion to Neighborhood Champion: Maurice Clarett’s Redemption
Former OSU star Maurice Clarett joins the podcast to recount his meteoric rise as a freshman running back, the iconic championship moment, and the personal…
The Good Side of Sports PodcastBeyond the Helmet: NFLPA Stories of Players Giving Back
Step into a world where Sundays are only the beginning. In this episode, Brian Hartong sits down with Brandon Parker of the NFLPA to trace the human stories…
The Good Side of Sports PodcastHeart on Ice: Inside the Predators' Foundation That Changes Lives
Listen in as we talk with Rebecca King, executive director of the Nashville Predators Foundation. We'll discuss the amazing programs they have including…
The Good Side of Sports PodcastCardinals Climb: Stadium Steps to a More Inclusive Arizona
When the gates at State Farm Stadium opened, thousands poured in not for a game but for a promise: to climb, cheer, and stand together. This episode follows…
The Good Side of Sports PodcastHow the Cincinnati Reds Built a Community: Inside the Reds Community Fund
Hey — if you love baseball and good people, this episode is a warm reminder of how a team can do more than win games. We dive into the Reds Community Fund’s…
The Good Side of Sports PodcastFrom Mini Pitches to Matchday Magic: Inside FC Cincinnati Foundation
You’ve got to hear this episode: it walks through how FC Cincinnati is using soccer to lift kids and neighborhoods, from building mini pitches and free West…
The Good Side of Sports PodcastGuardians of the Game: How Cleveland Baseball Gives Back
Hey — pull up a seat. This episode takes you inside Cleveland Guardians Charities: a small but mighty team that turned fan love into real change, from a $182K…
The Good Side of Sports PodcastPucks & Purpose: Inside the Blue Jackets Foundation
Hey — join me inside Nationwide Arena for a fun conversation with Tara Battiato about the Blue Jackets Foundation. We dive into how a hockey team is building…
The Good Side of Sports PodcastTunnel to Towers: How One Hero Sparked a Movement
Hey friend — this episode tells the incredible origin of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation: how FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller’s selfless run through the…
The Good Side of Sports PodcastInside the Pro Football Hall of Fame: The Players Who Give Back
Come hang out with Brian Hartong and Adrian Allison at the Pro Football Hall of Fame — it’s a behind-the-scenes look at how legends give back, lift up their…
The Good Side of Sports PodcastInside the Pro Football Hall of Fame: More Than Just Legends
Hey — come along for a short, cozy listen where Adrian Allison shows us the Hall of Fame beyond the stats: the charity work, the youth programs, and the way…