By Louisa Chirico
The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.
On Episode 9, I chat with 3x National Champion and Olympic Bronze Medalist Ashley Wagner about her career and life in figure skating. We talk about her early skating days, her journey leading up to the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, why she's most proud of her 2016 World Silver Medal, how she's transitioned into retirement, and more.
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Ashley: @ashwagner2010
Louisa: @louisachirico
The Why @thewhy_podcast
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On Episode 8, former tennis player and current aspiring comedian, Sam Swank joins the podcast and we talk all about performing in comedy clubs in NYC, his goal of one day being on SNL, the first time he bombed a set, and his rising success on TikTok.
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Sam: IG & Tiktok @slamminsammyswank
The Why: IG @thewhy_podcast /Twitter @thewhypod
Louisa: IG @louisachirico
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On Episode 7, I chat with American bobsledder and Olympic Silver Medalist Lauren Gibbs. After feeling unsatisfied with her corporate job and lifestyle, Lauren decided to take a chance and try out for the Olympic bobsled team at 30 years old, and she not only made the team, but went on to win a silver medal at the 2018 Olympic Games. On the episode, Lauren explains the process behind that life changing decision, her training and preparation leading up to the Olympics, and her long-term goals to make an impact on the female athlete community through the online platform @paritynow.
Follow on social media/IG:
Lauren: @Lagibbs84
The Why: @thewhy_podcast
Louisa: @louisachirico
Listen on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-why-with-louisa-chirico/id1506402483?uo=4
Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3zdrz7gnSwqhZjQP3tSoCq
On Episode 6, retired Australian tennis player, former doubles world #1, 6 x grand slam champion, and 4 x consecutive Olympian Rennae Stubbs joins The Why to talk about her career and life in sport. We discuss her beginnings in tennis, her experience representing her country at the Olympics 4 times consecutively, and her thoughts on the game today.
Follow on social media:
Rennae: @RennaeStubbs
The Why: @thewhy_podcast
Louisa: @louisachirico
Listen on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-why-with-louisa-chirico/id1506402483?uo=4
Listen on Spotify:
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On Episode 5 I chat with multi-platinum DC trio SHAED. Chelsea, Max, and Spencer talk their double platinum breakout single "Trampoline," writing and recording their debut album during the quarantine lockdown, their passion for music, and more! Please rate, review & subscribe here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-why-with-louisa-chirico/id1506402483?uo=4
Follow on social media:
SHAED: @shaedband
The Why: @thewhy_podcast
Louisa: @louisachirico
Listen on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-why-with-louisa-chirico/id1506402483?uo=4
Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3zdrz7gnSwqhZjQP3tSoCq
On Episode 4 I chat with former college basketball player Amanda McGrew, founder of Playoff - a dating app for athletes. Amanda explains how her background in athletics has shaped her into who she is and fueled her passion for connection. Amanda explains the process behind creating a dating app, why she chose to target athletes, and what her future plans are for Playoff.
Social Media:
Follow Amanda/Playoff: @playoffdatingapp
Follow The Why @thewhy_podcast
Follow Louisa @louisachirico
Listen on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-why/id1506402483
Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3zdrz7gnSwqhZjQP3tSoCq
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https://www.buzzsprout.com/979372
Professional basketball player and mental health advocate Trey Moses joins The Why to talk basketball, counseling, and how he's trying to make an impact by speaking out about mental health. Trey is the creator of 24 Reasons, a platform designed to end the stigma around mental health.
Listen on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-why/id1506402483?uo=4
Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/3zdrz7gnSwqhZjQP3tSoCq
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Trey: Instagram @TreyMoses41
24 Reasons: @twentyfour_reasons
The Why: Instagram @TheWhy_Podcast
Louisa: Instagram @louisachirico
On Episode 2, I chat with 3 x NCAA Champion, professional tennis player, and motivational speaker JC Aragone. JC shares some insight into his life as a professional athlete with type 1 diabetes, and explains how he's developed routines and structure over the years to manage the disease. We also talk about his experience playing college tennis at the University of Virginia and how he was able to transition onto the pro tour.
Health scare + diabetes diagnosis [1:40-6:09]
Adjusting to T1 lifestyle / finding balance: [6:10-10:25]
College Tennis Experience [10:35-15:35]
Finding motivation in helping others [15:35-19:55]
Why he is grateful for tennis [19:56-22:00]
Listen on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-why/id1506402483?uo=4
Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/3zdrz7gnSwqhZjQP3tSoCq
Follow on Social Media:
JC: Instagram @JCAragone / Twitter @AragoneJC
The Why: Instagram @TheWhy_Podcast / Twitter @TheWhyPod
Louisa: Instagram @louisachirico
On Episode 1, I chat with professional tennis player Frances Tiafoe. We talk about his preparations for the 2021 Australian Open in Melbourne with the new quarantine restrictions, the story of how he was introduced to tennis, receiving the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award, and his perspective on being a role model for young kids.
Listen on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-why/id1506402483?uo=4
Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/3zdrz7gnSwqhZjQP3tSoCq
Follow on Social Media:
Frances: Instagram @bigfoe1998 / Twitter @FTiafoe
The Why: Instagram @TheWhy_Podcast
Louisa: Instagram @louisachirico
Introducing The Why Podcast with Louisa Chirico
Listen on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-why/id1506402483?uo=4
Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/3zdrz7gnSwqhZjQP3tSoCq
Follow The Why on Social:
IG: @thewhy_podcast
Twitter: @TheWhyPod
The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.