This week's episode is a continuation of last season's Behind the Shield series.  

Michelle McDaniel, CEO of Crisis Connections, is being honored as a Community Hero as part of the Behind the Shield series, a partnership between Regence BlueShield and Sounders FC. The content series, profiling both Sounders players and community leaders, celebrates humans showing extraordinary grit and determination in their everyday lives. 

Obed Vargas is this edition's featured player, and also joins the pod.