Introducing Confessions of an Elite Athlete

The Most Controversial Moments of the World Cup, with Ali Krieger and Charlie Davies

We are LIVE from Fanatics Fest for a special episode of Confessions of an Elite Athlete. Midge Purce sits down with US Soccer legends Ali Krieger (Two-Time World Cup Champion, NWSL Champion & ESPN Pundit) and Charlie Davies (Former USMNT Player & CBS Sports Pundit) to talk about the best and most controversial moments of World Cup 2026. Ali and Charlie give their expert takes on the harsh realities of VAR, which red cards they thought were fair, and what goes through a player's head when they get a red card. All three weigh in on Folarin Balogun’s Red Card and President Trump’s intervention, Cape Verde’s Lopez Cabral’s stunning goal and precedent-setting celebration, the unmatched greatness of Lionel Messi, and Erling Haaland’s off-field personality and supernatural presence on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

This Electrician Became a Drag Racing Champion (And Says That's Still Not Enough) | Ida Zetterström

When Ida Zetterström was a kid growing up around the racetrack in Sweden, she believed something simple: work harder than everyone else, and you'll make it. So that's exactly what she did. She became an electrician to fund her racing career. She poured her own money into the sport. She won championships. She became the first woman ever to win her class on a drag bike. She earned a reputation as one of the fastest and most talented drivers in the world. And then she learned a difficult truth: Success isn't always enough. In this episode of Confessions of an Elite Athlete, Ida shares what it's really like to compete in one of the most extreme sports on Earth—driving 12,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragsters that accelerate faster than fighter jets and rocket ships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Sue Bird’s Secret to Longevity: Why Balance Beat the Grind

At 18 years old, Sue Bird was a top prospect at UConn — until she tore her ACL and thought her basketball career might be over before it ever really began. Instead, the setback became the foundation for one of the greatest careers in sports history: 4 WNBA championships, 5 Olympic gold medals, and a professional career that lasted nearly two decades. In this conversation, Sue opens up about the injuries that shaped her, the pressure of aging in professional sports, and why balance—not obsession—became her greatest competitive advantage. Sue also shares her approach to confidence, why perfectionism can quietly hold athletes back, and the simple phrase she used to break out of slumps when overthinking took over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Demario Davis on the Secret to Peak Performance at 37 Years Old

Demario Davis just signed a 2-year contract at age 37, closing in on a record-setting career for a linebacker in the NFL. This week on Confessions of an Elite Athlete, Midge sits down with Demario to talk about how his life taught him the keys to being excellent long after the world has decided you should be declining. Follow the show on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofa TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/confessionsofa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofaneliteathlete From the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Todd Gurley is Greatness Without Ego

Todd Gurley tells how he went from quitting football in high school to becoming the highest paid running back of all-time in 2018. This week on Confessions of an Elite Athlete, Midge sits down with Todd to talk about growing up with hoop dreams, getting drafted 10th overall with a torn ACL, and his legendary Gurleywood Halloween Parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]