In this episode longtime friend Tim Gilligan takes us on journey from growing up in Sharon Hill Pennsylvania through the Mountains of Colorado fighting through the pain asking what's next? Tim talks about how his decision to go to the Williamson College of the Trades helped him to prepare for life mentally and how that mental preparation helped him focus on new heights bicycle racing and ultra marathoning. Tim has come full circle by giving back to the community and is ready for any challenge coming his way.

In this episode of Obstructed View we sit down with Jeffrey Conner who was a National Player of the year in Lacrosse coming out of Strath Haven High School and would go on to win 2 National Championships with the University of Virginia in 2019 & 2021. Jeff talks with us about his journey in youth athletics and his time as an elite level athlete. Please forgive Jeff for his football fandom since it's his father's fault.

Amy joins my Obstructed View to discuss her love of Philadelphia sports and the meaning it has to her family. We talk about how her childhood relationships helped forge her love of basketball and Mo Cheeks. Now as a wife and mother of 3 boys, rooting for Philadelphia sports teams is a strong family bond for the Shaw's.

I interview my high school friend from Monsignor Bonner, Chris Romanelli. Chris grew up and in Delaware County and is a huge Philadelphia sports fan but his first love is the Eagles. I ask Chris how he became a mega Birds fan as he details his journey from the 700 level at the Vet to becoming the the Eagles fan of the year, representing the team in Minneapolis for Super Bowl 52. We talk about his involvement with Eagles autism foundation and more.

On this pilot episode of Obstructed View I'll be discussing my love of sports and how it came to be, growing up in suburban Philadelphia. We talk about being a 5 for 5 fan of the 76ers, Phillies, Eagles Flyers & Union and my love of the Temple University Owls along with some college football. The podcast will have interviews with some of my favorite sports fans and what made them fans of their favorite teams.