Nashville Game Changers

Girls flag football coaches on the growth of the sport, 2028 Olympics, and why girls can be easier to coach than boys

In this episode, Tennessee girls' flag football coaches Malek Holman and Thomas Porter open up about the rapid growth of the sport and why it’s quickly taking over Tennessee. Holman, who plays flag football himself, is the head coach of the Lady Blaze flag football team at Blackman High School and discusses the differences between high school flag football and the flag football that will be played in the 2028 Olympics. Porter opens up about leading the first-ever all-girls Tennessee flag football camp and how the sport will hopefully open up more doors for girls at the middle school, high school, and college levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Country music singer Madden Metcalf on performing at CMA Fest, debuting Saltwater Southern, and best fishing spots in the Gulf Coast

In this episode, country music singer and songwriter Madden Metcalf opens up about his journey into country music, including how he went from playing football to playing at CMA Fest in Nashville. The Florida native reflects on growing up on the Florida Gulf Coast, and how it inspired his debut EP Saltwater Southern. Metcalf also discusses some of his favorite fishing spots and the best beaches on the Gulf Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Bestselling author Bonnie-Jill Laflin on becoming the first female NBA scout, remembering Kobe Bryant, and her two new shows on the American Country Network

In this episode, bestselling author Bonnie-Jill Laflin opens up about becoming the first female NBA scout and her time working for the Los Angeles Lakers. Laflin reflects on being a part of the Lakers’ dynasty, including the five championship seasons and the advice that Kobe Bryant gave her. Laflin also discusses her love for country music and the upcoming shows she has on the American Country Network, “Nashville Smoke Show” and “Lady Legends of Country Music.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Radio host Joe Dubin on Super Bowl coming to Nashville, potential halftime show performers, and how the Titans changed the city's landscape

In this episode, 102.5 The Game radio host and MTSU Football analyst Joe Dubin discusses Nashville being awarded Super Bowl LXIV in 2030 and the events that helped the city win the bid, such as the 2019 NFL Draft. Dubin reflects on when the Oilers first moved to Tennessee and how that changed the evolution of Nashville as a sports city. Dubin also discusses the upcoming 615 Open, a charity golf tournament that raises money for Folds of Honor.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Co-Founder of Playmakers Nashville Erin Ryder on starting a non-profit to empower women in sports, partnering with local teams such as the Titans and Preds, and how far women have come in the sports industry.

In this episode, co-founder of Playmakers Nashville Erin Ryder reflects on the growing Nashville sports scene and how it inspired her and Emma May-Bradley to build a non-profit organization designed to elevate women who work in sports. Ryder opens up about how she first realized there was a need for guidance and support, and how the Playmakers’ community helps create fun and meaningful opportunities for women in sports. Ryder also details the support from their board members, as well as their partners, which include the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Nashville Sounds, Vanderbilt University, and Rebel Girls.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]