The Winded Podcast | Sports Talk Interviews and Sports Media Stories

How Flannygolfs Built a Golf Brand | Evan Flanagan on Golf Content and Improvement

Evan Flanagan, better known as Flannygolfs, joins The Winded Podcast to talk about his journey from college baseball at URI to becoming a golf content creator in Massachusetts. In this episode, Evan shares how he got into golf after his baseball career ended, how he developed into a low-handicap player after starting golf at 23, and how social media helped him build a brand in the growing world of golf content, Instagram golf, and TikTok golf. We also talk about golf improvement, short game practice, putting, golf tips, and why scoring in golf is often more about saving strokes than hitting perfect shots. Evan explains how his background as a pitcher helped his golf swing, how filming his rounds has helped him analyze his game, and why realistic golf content connects more than highlight-only content. This episode also covers golf influencers, YouTube golf, the Creator Classic / creator tour style golf space, and the rise of the online golf community. This is a great episode for fans of golf, golf creators, golf social media, Boston golf, Massachusetts golf, public golf, short-form sports content, YouTube golf culture, and anyone trying to get better at golf while still having fun with the game. The Winded Podcast Links [https://beacons.ai/windedpodcast] Evan Flanagan - @flannygolfs Links [https://linktr.ee/flannygolfs]

Mark and Grace on Building The Brain Buzz Show, Viral Trivia Content, and Creative Chemistry

Mark and Grace from The Brain Buzz Show join The Winded Podcast to talk about how they built one of the most fun and creative trivia-based shows on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Patreon. In this episode, they share how their friendship started, how Brain Buzz came together, and what it takes to keep creating short-form content that feels fresh, funny, and genuinely entertaining. We also talk about the creative process behind the show, how they come up with ideas, what kinds of games and formats perform best, and the balance between making content for the audience versus making content that is just fun for them. Mark and Grace also open up about social media growth, viral videos, the challenges of filming man-on-the-street content, and why Brain Buzz has become such a positive corner of the internet. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in trivia, short-form content, TikTok creators, social media growth, creative partnerships, online entertainment, and building a show with personality and chemistry. Brain Buzz Links [https://brainbuzzshow.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn99wRqqBEjfbOpUIwdiwYurGxtn0-Pyvk7XGxP92SbP-dj2YltDVp1YSzDMk_aem_m76mcUBw_rAme-_SV7liHQ]

Inside Bailey Martin’s New Song “Mastermind” Out June 15 | Writing, Pop Music, and What’s Next

Bailey Martin returns to The Winded Podcast to talk about her new single “Mastermind,” her continued shift from country music into pop, and what this next chapter of her career looks like. In this episode, Bailey shares the inspiration behind “Mastermind,” how she approaches songwriting, and why this new sound feels more aligned with who she is as an artist. We also talk about the writing process, working with producers and collaborators, balancing storytelling with emotion, and what fans can expect from her upcoming release “What I Needed.” Bailey opens up about finding her sound, how she thinks about pop versus country, and the excitement and pressure that comes with putting out new music. The conversation also touches on lupus awareness, healing, and the personal growth behind this new era. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in songwriting, pop music, country-to-pop artist transitions, independent artists, Nashville, music releases, lupus awareness, and behind-the-scenes artist conversations. Guest links: Instagram: @baileymichellemartin TikTok: @baileymichellemartin Spotify/Apple/Amazon: Bailey Martin

Nezzie Thomas on Fitness Myths, Sustainable Health, and Growing Up as Tim Thomas’ Daughter

Nezzie Thomas joins The Winded Podcast to talk about fitness, personal training, balance, and building a healthier mindset around exercise and nutrition. In this episode, Nezzie shares her path from a college athlete dealing with injury and mental health struggles to becoming a certified personal trainer who helps people cut through fitness misinformation and create sustainable habits. She also opens up about how her approach to health changed over time and why true progress is about much more than aesthetics. We also talk about gym culture, common misconceptions around nutrition and training, the importance of mobility, and why so many people get stuck chasing unrealistic body goals. Nezzie explains how she works with clients to build consistency, confidence, and independence while still enjoying life outside the gym. The conversation also touches on growing up as the daughter of former Bruins goalie Tim Thomas and how that shaped her relationship with sports and discipline. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in fitness, personal training, gym motivation, nutrition, strength training, mobility, mental health, and building a healthier long-term relationship with exercise. Follow Nezzie [https://linktr.ee/nezzieflex?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnGerRyC5O1rKW91-DQgFMhzjDlzF6sM4FlKWqmdG4avbr685ilRxfZJp-7Jc_aem_W3S6mNJURCXtpUPI7zcDQA]

From Miss North Dakota to Starting Over | Sophia Richards on Pageants, TV, and What’s Next

Sophia Richards joins The Winded Podcast to talk about growing up in a small town in North Dakota, becoming Miss North Dakota 2024, working as a lifestyle host and producer, and navigating a major career transition. In this episode, Sophia shares how she went from farm life to pageants to television, what she learned from competing on the Miss America stage, and how recent changes in her career have opened the door for new opportunities in social media, hosting, and content creation. We also talk about the realities of pageant life, what people misunderstand about the work that goes into it, the pressure and reward of competing, and how Sophia has stayed connected to the pageant world as a mentor and director. The conversation also covers North Dakota roots, broadcast media, personal branding, social media growth, and why women do not have to fit into just one box. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in pageants, Miss North Dakota, Miss America, women in media, lifestyle hosting, social media, small-town stories, personal branding, and career reinvention. https://www.instagram.com/thesophiarichards/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sorichhh