Real Game With Cheyenne Woods

What do a Hall of Fame linebacker, a Yankees outfielder, and a WNBA All-Star have in common? This season, they all showed us the same thing — the real game is never just the game. Revisit Season one's most unforgettable moments.

We close season one of Real Game with a highlight episode reflecting on eight guests and the shared realities of chasing a dream: sacrifices, pressure, and the inner mindset required to compete. LPGA veteran Lindy Duncan reframes nerves as focus and proof you care; performance advisor Justin Sua shares a bedtime three-question system to build optimism and control; Golf Channel's Blair O’Neal discusses backlash for being different and capitalizing on opportunities; MLB’s Aaron Hicks describes the win-now expectations of the Yankees; WNBA champion Dearica Hamby shows success isn’t linear; LPGA’s Sandra Gal's secret to staying in the flow; and hall of famer Brian Urlacher's most humbling lesson as a dad.

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Produced & Edited by Maribel Quezada Smith. Hosted by Cheyenne Woods. 

Blair O'Neal has never followed a straight line, only a determined one. She learned early what it meant to bet on herself.

As a two-time NCAA Long Drive Champion, Big Break Winner, and Golf Channel star, Blair has become one of the most recognizable faces in golf. But what defines Blair isn't the highlights. It's her ability to adapt, rebuild, and keep moving forward.

When the path shifted, her dream changed, she didn't quit. She evolved and carved out a new lane on her own terms.

CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Blair O'Neal Intro

02:25 Falling for Golf at 11

04:22 Career Peaks and Valleys

06:23 Tour Life and Money Pressure

06:44 Modeling to Fund the Dream

11:12 Backlash and Staying Focused

15:52 Broken Foot

18:22 Big Break Bootcamp Plan

23:29 Big Break Heartbreak

25:14 No Regrets Mindset

26:15 Reality TV Pressure Cooker

29:40 Play Box Focus Tips

32:17 Winning In Dominican

34:04 LPGA Debut Circus

35:43 Sponsors And Expectations

37:41 Pregnancy Perspective Shift

40:42 Transition To TV Career

41:55 Raising Competitive Kids

44:09 Full Circle Big Break Host

This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. Special thanks to Blair O'Neal and Golf Pass. 

The best technique I learned from Tiger, how I dealt with media & brand partnerships as an athlete, and built the confidence to go pro. I'm answering your questions this week!

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00:00 Fan Q&A Kickoff

00:24 Tiger’s Best Lesson

04:14 Branding and Media

09:52 Belief Before Results

This episode is produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and the team at On Par Studios. The host of this podcast is Cheyenne Woods. 

Once a decorated NCAA golfer Lindy Duncan hit rock bottom midway through her professional career when a pivotal tournament mistake forced her to confront years of self-inflicted pressure, and harsh self-talk. But 2025 was the year that changed everything for her. Lindy found renewed joy at age 34 after years of grinding without clear results, contending at the Chevron Championship, going public about her quiet struggles and earning the LPGA Heather Farr Perseverance Award. We talked about her renewed commitment to rebuilding her self-awareness, how she's learned not punish herself for outcomes, and playing with freedom under major-championship pressure.

I want you to be a part of the show! Every other week we publish special bonus audio-only episodes answering your questions. Leave me a voicemail at Speakpipe.com/realgame and you might hear yourself on the show!

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Who is Lindy Duncan?

03:22 Rock Bottom Reset

10:38 Building a Support Team

11:42 Q Series Collapse

15:06 Rebuilding After Heartbreak

19:06 Choosing Joy Over Scores

21:29 Opening Up Publicly

23:35 Career-changing Playoff Push

29:52 Savoring the Big Moment

30:49 Embracing Pressure Moments

31:19 Simple Checkpoints Under Stress

32:35 Mantra Against Self Punishment

33:02 What Playing Free Feels Like

35:36 Handling Slumps and Change

38:15 Adapting Beyond Consistency

40:32 Letting Go Off Course

41:48 Coach Sean Foley Basic Foundations

44:57 Finding Help and Mentors

49:43 Advice for Rookies and Nerves

53:49 Perseverance and Perspective

This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. Special thanks to Lindy Duncan. 

"When did you decide you would do whatever it takes to turn pro? How do you find your identity after retirement?" I'm answering your DM questions this week! 

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:31 When I Locked In

02:23 Turning Pro Mindset

05:33 Finding Identity Beyond Sport

This episode is produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and the team at On Par Studios. The host of this podcast is Cheyenne Woods. 

What does it take to perform under peak pressure? How do you raise kids to be successful performers? In this episode, Performance Leadership Advisor, Justin Su'a (Cleveland Browns, Dodgers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Rays, PGA & LPGA Tour) explains why outcomes like “be confident” or “trust the process” only work when athletes build clear, measurable systems and routines—and how self-awareness, feedback, and the right inner circle support that. We discuss embracing nerves in big moments, reframing negative “what if” spirals, and why “quantum leaps” come from consistent inputs over time. This is the conversation every athlete and parent raising confident kids should watch.

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00:00 High Pressure Performance

00:40 Meet Justin Su'a

01:11 Beyond Mental Skills

02:12 Confidence Needs Tactics

32:13 Earning Athlete Trust

36:37 Helping Athletes in Slumps

40:53 Protecting Attention Online

41:42 Toxic DMs and Pressure

43:25 Families Facing Fan Heat

49:00 Identity Beyond the Sport

Keeping Junior Golf Fun, Fixing Your Chipping Struggles, and Finding Your “Why”. I'm answering the most pressing questions left on my voicemail this week.

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WNBA champion and three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby opens up about her late start in basketball, and how manifestation and opportunity shaped her rise. We talk about her time with the Las Vegas Aces, including the 2022 title, injuries, and the difficult trade to the LA Sparks. Dearica also shares insights into balancing life as a mother of two and finding the courage to navigate her career and family through a public discrimination dispute.

I want you to be a part of the show!

Every other week we publish special bonus audio-only episodes answering your questions. Leave a voicemail at Speakpipe.com/realgame and you might hear yourself on the show!

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Dearica Hamby Intro

01:12 Wake Forest Roots

02:19 Late Start Advantage

03:29 Falling For The Game

04:49 From Tall To Pro

06:00 Manifestation Mindset

07:04 Career Graph Ups Downs

08:19 Rookie Years Mentors

09:01 Playing Pregnant

13:02 Overseas Lessons

15:12 Life Beyond Basketball

18:05 Criticism And Spotlight

19:01 Fast Postpartum Comeback

20:53 Trade and New City

21:43 Real Friendships Tested

22:21 2020 Injury Heartbreak

23:54 Aces Title Run 2022

26:09 Opportunity in Los Angeles

27:18 Veteran Leadership Style

28:30 Lifting Her Teammates

29:37 Facing Controversy & Lawsuit

33:58 Handling Trolls and Pressure

36:58 A New Chapter & A New Book

This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. Special thanks to Dearica Hamby. 

Stop Chocking on Your Golf Score + Push Through or Step Back? I'm answering the most pressing questions left on my voicemail this week.

This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. The host of this podcast is Cheyenne Woods. 

For the first time, I sit down with my husband, Aaron Hicks who spent 11 seasons in the MLB — including years inside the pressure cooker that is New York Yankees baseball. Aaron knows what it feels like to be locked in. He also knows what it feels like to spiral. 

In this conversation Aaron opens up about protecting your confidence in a sport built on failure, the mental toll of injuries, the gut-punch of a costly misplay with no chance to redeem yourself, and how starting over in Baltimore reminded him why he loved the game. 

We want you to be a part of the show! Every other week we publish special bonus audio-only episodes answering your questions. Leave me a voicemail at Speakpipe.com/realgame and you might hear yourself on the show!

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Pressure and Introduction

01:04 What 11 Seasons Mean

03:06 Baseball Mindset and Failure

04:40 Confidence and Support Systems

08:04 Finding Consistency in New York

09:44 Yankees Pressure and Being Locked In

12:40 Iconic Game Saving Catch

14:21 Training for Big Moments

15:03 Injuries and Reinventing Your Game

19:07 Role Changes and 2023 Struggles

21:30 The Costly Error and Redemption Mindset

25:32 Team Relationships and Accountability

28:55 Baltimore Resurgence and Feeling Valued

31:30 Legacy Lessons and Closing

This episode was produced by Maribel Quezada Smith and our team at On Par Studios. Special thanks to Aaron Hicks.