The Winded Podcast | Sports Talk Interviews and Sports Media Stories

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

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

Sammy Smith joins The Winded Podcast to talk about coming home to Massachusetts and signing with the Boston Legacy, the city’s new NWSL expansion team. In this episode, Sammy shares her journey from Hanson, Massachusetts to Boston College, Texas A&M, and professional soccer in Iceland before landing back in Boston on a two-year deal. She opens up about what it means to represent her home region, build something from the ground up with an expansion club, and play in front of Boston fans at Gillette Stadium. We also talk about her success in Iceland, the transition into the NWSL, the culture being built with the Boston Legacy, and why this is such an exciting moment for women’s sports in Boston. Sammy shares thoughts on growing up on the South Shore, the recruiting process, learning through challenges, and what it is like to play against some of the biggest names in women’s soccer. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in women’s soccer, the NWSL, Boston Legacy, women in sports, Boston sports, college soccer, professional soccer overseas, and the growth of women’s sports in New England. Guest links: https://www.instagram.com/sammysmlth/ https://www.instagram.com/bostonlegacyfc/

Bekah Shininger on Marathon Running, Pacing, Content Creation, and Life as an Ice Girl

Bekah Shininger joins The Winded Podcast to talk about her life as a marathon runner, pacer, content creator, and Columbus Blue Jackets ice girl. In this episode, Bekah shares what it takes to pace a marathon, how she helps runners hit major goals, and why building community through running has become such a big part of her journey. She also opens up about balancing endurance sports, social media, and life in the sports world while staying authentic to herself. We also talk about her recent experience pacing the Eugene Marathon, running with asthma, how she built a strong running community online, and what people misunderstand about being an ice girl. Bekah shares insight into marathon preparation, brand partnerships, social media growth, and the mental side of endurance sports. The conversation also covers women in sports, content creation, and the power of showing personality instead of just performance. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in marathon running, pacing, women in sports, social media, endurance training, fitness content, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and building a real community online. Guest links: https://www.instagram.com/bekinreallife/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bekah.marathonrunnergirl