In Part 2 of Prim Siripipat's conversation with longtime childhood friend Andy Roddick, the former Grand Slam champion shares his experiences in retiring from tennis. The two discuss his decision-making process that led to his impromptu retirement press conference at the 2012 U.S. Open and hilariously explore why he threw out his trophies. 

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Prim Siripipat sits down with her longtime childhood friend, former World No. 1, and the 2003 U.S. Open champion, Andy Roddick. The two take a trip down memory lane to discuss their unique experiences growing up in a tennis academy and what caused Andy to step away from that intense training environment. The Grand Slam champion sheds light on what factors led to his meteoric rise from a top #40 world junior player to a top #10 in the world ATP Tour player in just a few years.  

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Prim Siripipat speaks with former Ohio State and NFL linebacker, Joshua Perry, about the struggles he faced at various stages throughout his athletic career. At Ohio State, Perry played all four years from 2012-16 and led the team with 124 tackles during his junior year as the Buckeyes went on to win the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship. As Perry reveals, however, beneath every athlete’s success story are a slew of struggles that go unnoticed. In this hour-long interview, Joshua talks about the personnel issues that almost led to him transferring, the six concussions that led to his premature retirement, and the challenges he continues to face in beginning his next career.

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Prim Siripipat sits down with 6-time WNBA All-Star, Chamique Holdsclaw, about the role basketball played in her life and moving forward from a traumatic childhood. The former No. 1 overall WNBA pick discusses what it was like navigating the athletic arena as a black female, how her troubled childhood contributed to her reliance on sport and coming to terms with her mental health issues, including a bipolar disorder diagnosis.

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In Part 2 of Prim Siripipat's sit down with former NBA player Greg Oden, they discuss his roller coaster career and the challenges he faced as the 2007 No. 1 overall pick. Oden speaks candidly about his seven surgeries, the burden of carrying Portland’s expectations, and how he relied on substance use, including alcohol, to numb all his physical and emotional pain.
The typically soft-spoken and private athlete steps forwards to share his story so younger athletes recognize the value of getting help, which he acknowledges comes in all shapes and sizes.

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Prim Siripipat sits down with former NBA player and 2007 No. 1 overall pick, Greg Oden, to discuss the highs and lows during his athletic career. In Part 1 of a two-part series, Greg discusses his childhood and the influential forces that nudged him toward basketball, including his parent’s divorce, moving from New York to Indiana as a child, and his “uncomfortable” height.

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Prim Siripipat speaks with former NFL/Ohio State running back and college football analyst, Robert Smith, about the role sport played in guiding him through a difficult childhood. The 2-time Pro Bowler talks candidly about his struggles with addiction, including his journey as a high-functioning alcoholic while playing in the NFL and how the birth of his son was the turning point towards sobriety.

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Prim Siripipat speaks with multi-sport athlete Meghan O'Leary about her journey to becoming a 2-time Olympic rower after picking up the sport in her mid-20s while working at ESPN. O'Leary, who played both volleyball and softball at the University of Virginia, discusses how she is preparing for retirement after being an athlete for essentially her entire life. As O'Leary explains, even when an athlete recognizes the "retirement train" is coming, nothing can ever prepare one for the physical, emotional, and logistical challenges in transitioning away from sport.

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Prim Siripipat speaks with Stanley Cup champion, 6-time NHL All-Star, and Olympic gold medalist Theo Fleury about his battles on and off the ice. Fleury opens up about his traumatic past, being sexually abused by one of his junior coaches, and suffering from addiction. While most people recognize the Canadian star for his accomplishments inside the hockey rink, Fleury explains how he found his bigger purpose following retirement and beyond sport. 

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Former Duke and NBA player, Nolan Smith, talks about how his father's death at a young age shaped his evolution as a player, coach, father, and social activist. Currently the Assistant Coach for the Duke Men's Basketball team, Smith explains how injury guided him to the next chapter of his life, including finding love and coaching. 

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