Sammy Smith on Coming Home to Boston, the NWSL, and Building the Boston Legacy

From Washington State Cheer to KTAL News | Cassidy Collins

Cassidy Collins joins The Winded Podcast to talk about her path from Washington State cheerleader to weather forecaster, reporter, and on-air personality at KTAL News in Louisiana. In this episode, Cassidy shares how she got into broadcast journalism, why she unexpectedly fell in love with weather forecasting, and what it has been like moving from Washington to Louisiana to work in local TV news in a major severe weather state. We also talk about the difference between a weather forecaster and a meteorologist, what it takes to cover severe weather, how social media is changing TV news, and why authenticity matters so much in local broadcasting. Cassidy also opens up about her time as a Washington State cheerleader, her confidence on camera, and the award-winning reporting that helped shape her career. This episode is great for anyone interested in weather, meteorology, broadcast journalism, KTAL News, local TV news, news reporting, on-air hosting, college cheerleading, and women in media. https://beacons.ai/windedpodcast [https://beacons.ai/windedpodcast] Guest links: Instagram: @cassidycollins.tv

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]