Episode 1

Welcome to It's The Empower Sports Blitz, the brand-new podcast dedicated to celebrating high school and community sports in Southeast Missouri! Hosted by Frankie Casteel, Brad Smith of Empower Financial Group USA, and Jason Moore of Big 3 Athletics, this show gives the spotlight to the under-the-radar heroes — small-school athletes, coaches, and teams from the Black River League, Ozark Foothills Conference, Stoddard County, and beyond.

We break down the latest games, upsets, and standout stats (like near quadruple-doubles and 45-point explosions), preview big tournaments, share surprise team stories, and feature player/coach interviews, 'legends' segments, and pathways to college recruitment. If you love local hoops, passionate small-town rivalries, and the kids who grind without the big headlines, this is your show.

Proudly presented by Empower Financial Group USA (empowerfinancialgroup.net) and Big 3 Athletics. Catch us live on Facebook and YouTube, subscribe on all major podcast platforms, and join the conversation — because Southeast Missouri has talent worth shouting about!