Sideline Stories

Episode 36 features Clifford Taylor, former D1 athlete and current content creator. Clifford discusses lessons he learned from working for the LA Rams and NBA, hitting 1M followers on TikTok, the evolving creator economy, and his transparent journey with mental health. Follow him @clifford and subscribe @sidelinestories for more!#

Episode 35 features Sammy Spina, NFL agent and partner at VMG Sports. Spina discusses his journey to becoming an NFL agent, how he helps athletes on and off the field, the importance of faith in his life, and how others can break into the sports industry. Follow @SammyJSpina and subscribe @sidelinestories for more!

Episode 34 features Amobi Okugo, former MLS player turned entrepreneur. Okugo discusses his journey to playing professional soccer, how athletes can maximize business opportunities, and his unique educational journey to becoming a lifelong learner. Follow @amobisays and subscribe @sidelinestories for more!

Episode 33 features Michael Soares, founder of New Human, a fitness app that helps individuals reclaim their inner athlete. Soares discusses how he started his own fitness brand, advice for others starting on their fitness journey, and guarding Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard. Follow @New_Human and @SidelineStories and subscribe for more!

Episode 32 features Aidan Brannigan, a content creator who specializes in memes. Brannigan discusses the benefits to building a personal brand, how brands can leverage memes and humor to connect with their audience, and his thoughts on Instagram's latest Threads platform. Follow him @BranniganAidan and subscribe @SidelineStories for more!

Episode 31 features Kevin Tarca, former D1 hooper and founder of the Kreation Talent Agency. Tarca discusses his journey to becoming a sports agent, how the agency industry is evolving, his business interests as an investor, and advice for others looking to join the sports world. Follow him @KevinTarca and @SidelineStories for more!

Episode 30 features Jacob Turner, a former MLB pitcher turned wealth advisor. Turner discusses being drafted 9th overall in the 2009 MLB Draft, embracing the process as a journeyman pro athlete, and assisting athletes and entrepreneurs navigating sudden wealth. Follow @thesuddenwealth and @sidelinestories for more!

Episode 29 features Malcolm Lemmons, former overseas pro hooper, creator of The Hype Report, and contributor at Boardroom. Lemmons discusses his inspiration and goals with starting his sports x web3 newsletter, how web3 will intersect with the sports world, and the most valuable transferable skills being an athlete taught him. Follow @MalcolmLemmons and @SidelineStories for more!

Episode 28 features Anthony Walsh, author of “Hockey Is for Everybody” and former semi-professional hockey player. Walsh discusses his goal to use hockey as a vehicle to inspire change, how sports have the ability to bring all communities together, and the importance of spreading a positive message among youth in his community. Follow @charlesandjayllc and subscribe @SidelineStories for more!

Episode 27 features Jack Adler, founder of Out2Win Sports, a creative agency in the NIL space. Adler discusses why he started Out2Win as a student at Syracuse, how to take NIL partnerships to the next level, and the importance of athletes striving to win off the field. Follow @Out2Win and subscribe @SidelineStories for more!