PillaTalk Podcast

Reigning MLS Coach of the Year Jim Curtin digs into what made the Philadelphia Union one of the best teams in MLS last year and how they can continue to raise the bar in 2021. Plus, is Philly really one of the toughest cities to play for? The Philly native shares his thoughts.

And for the first time ever, we play Questions from a Hat sponsored by Talisman!

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He's been an MLS stalwart for over a decade, and now Dax McCarty shares what really went into his decision to join expansion side Nashville SC last season. With the 2021 MLS season set to begin this weekend, McCarty offers his vision for the team going forward and advice for young players in the league.

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In the season two premiere, Marisa is joined by one of the newest members of the Chicago Red Starts ownership group, ESPN broadcaster Sarah Spain. Sarah dives into her plans and goals for the Red Stars this year, challenging the status quo, and her ideal panel for Around the Horn.

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After eight years in the NFL, former wide receiver Greg Camarillo learned first-hand how the label of "athlete" can be so deeply intertwined in your self-perception. Recently, Camarillo shared his thoughts about reforming his identity on Twitter, and his Tweets went viral. This week he shared his story about life in and after the NFL on PillaTalk. Now he sits down with Marisa Pilla to discuss life in and after the NFL.

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At the ripe old age of 42, David Ayres made his NHL debut checking in for the Carolina Hurricanes who lost their two goaltenders to injury while playing up in Toronto. Enter Ayres, who helped Carolina secure a 6-3 victory and not only became the first emergency goaltender to win an NHL game, but also a living legend. Ayres sits down with Marisa Pilla to talk all about that whirlwind adventure and how his story has inspired a Disney movie.

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From World Cups to Olympic Games to every single professional women's soccer league in the U.S., Lori Lindsey has certainly seen it all. This week on PillaTalk, Lindsey shares some of her favorite memories from her impressive career and even shares which current NWSL team she'd most want to join.

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He's known for his insightful and creative takes both on social media and television, and this week ESPN multi-platform host Mike Golic Jr shares all about his transition from the football field to the broadcast studio and everything in between. We also answer pressing questions like who would make the best NFL boy bad?

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The Dr. is in the house! One of the all-time greatest, Julius Erving stops by this week to take a look back at his 11-year professional career and share some of his insights on the current NBA season, like which current team he'd love to play for.

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Jordan Angeli was on the brink of making the USWNT, and then she tore her ACL for the third time in five years. Instead of using her injury as a setback, Angeli instead propelled herself forward into a successful broadcasting career. In this week's episode, Angeli dives into the process of mentally returning from an injury and how she came back better on the other side.

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Two-time Pro-Bowler and former All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook was an integral part of the successful Philadelphia Eagle teams of the early 2000s. This week, Westbrook shares his insight on Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV victory, gives his opinion on the Carson Wentz situation in Philly, and goes in-depth on some of his favorite moments as an Eagle (yes, including that 84-yard punt return).

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