The Winded Podcast | Sports Talk Interviews and Sports Media Stories

Hilary Asher joins The Winded Podcast to share her journey from competitive figure skating to coaching and working as an ice girl for the Dallas Stars. In this episode, Hilary talks about the physical and mental demands of figure skating, what it takes to compete at a high level, and how her experiences on the ice shaped the way she now teaches and mentors others.

We also dive into the transition from athlete to coach, the importance of mental health in sports, and the lessons she learned through years of training, competition, and performance. Hilary explains the foundations of skating technique, how figure skating skills can help hockey players, and why support systems and healthy environments matter so much in athlete development.

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in figure skating, coaching, mental health in sports, the Dallas Stars, ice girls, skating technique, hockey training, and the long-term lessons that come from life on the ice.

Guest links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h1lls.ash/
Coaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillswithhills
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hilaryasher?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=0a641d25-681d-4494-9497-b37f93c40849

Brandon Clay joins The Winded Podcast to talk about his rise in Boston radio, the growth of country music in New England, and what makes the genre connect with so many different listeners today. In this episode, Brandon shares his perspective on how country music has evolved, why it has become such a force in Boston, and what he has learned from working in radio and live entertainment.

We also get into his favorite artists, memorable concert experiences, the role social media plays in music discovery, and why radio still matters in a city like Boston. Brandon shares stories from his career, thoughts on the country music community, and insight for anyone interested in music, broadcasting, and entertainment.

This episode is perfect for fans of country music, Boston radio, concerts, music discovery, live entertainment, and the changing music scene in New England.

Guest links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrandonclay/

Abbi Sine joins The Winded Podcast to talk about her journey from youth soccer standout to Division 1 athlete at Texas Tech. In this episode, Abbi shares what it takes to compete at a high level in women’s college soccer, how national team experience helped shape her game, and what she has learned through the challenges of injuries, transitions, and growth as an athlete.

We also discuss the realities of being a female college athlete, the importance of faith and family support, and Abbi’s interest in sports broadcasting and media beyond the field. She opens up about resilience, defending with confidence, representing your team with pride, and balancing ambition with the demands of college athletics.

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in women’s soccer, college athletics, sports broadcasting, female athletes, Texas Tech, the U.S. Youth National Team pathway, injury recovery, and the mindset it takes to succeed in high-level sports.

Guest links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbi_sine/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbi.sine
Website: https://tabithasine.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnWfBqVOZNvv1MQgo9V5WlcazH70IKwSZuKs-dR6FAwsY0q0fb_Qv0M8o9h1k_aem__ZxZ1vfSyo8qI9z4LYTEPQ

Olivia Wall joins The Winded Podcast to share how she visited all 32 NHL arenas while still in college, turning a dream hockey fan goal into a memorable travel journey. In this episode, Olivia talks about how she planned arena trips, managed costs, built connections with fans and teams, and created unforgettable experiences along the way.

We also dive into her favorite NHL environments, the best arena atmospheres, budget-friendly travel strategies for hockey fans, and the moments that made the journey special, including meeting Trevor Zegras. Olivia shares what she learned from traveling across the league, how being a Ducks fan shaped her path, and why hockey travel can be about much more than just the game.

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in NHL arenas, hockey travel, sports travel tips, fan experiences, Trevor Zegras, and planning affordable bucket-list sports trips.

Guest links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviawall77/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oliviawall77

Sophie Sargent joins The Winded Podcast to share her journey through media, pageantry, personal branding, and advocacy. In this episode, Sophie talks about building an on-camera career, learning how to stay authentic in competitive spaces, and using her platform to make a real impact.

We discuss her work in media, lessons from pageantry, and how experiences like Miss New Hampshire and Miss Volunteer America helped shape her confidence, communication skills, and commitment to service. Sophie also opens up about rejection, resilience, networking, and why authenticity is one of the most important qualities in building a lasting personal brand.

The conversation also highlights her work raising awareness about Lyme disease and the importance of community involvement, volunteer work, and using your voice for something bigger than yourself. This episode is a great listen for anyone interested in media careers, public speaking, personal branding, pageantry, service, and advocacy.

Guest links:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiesargent
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sophiesargent19

Gabi Gibson joins The Winded Podcast to talk about her journey from growing up in Alaska to becoming a hockey goalie, content creator, and social media personality. In this episode, Gabi shares how her early hockey experience shaped her, what it was like transitioning into the goalie position, and how she built her online presence through creative hockey content during the pandemic.

We also talk about her upcoming 24-hour hockey marathon supporting pediatric cancer awareness, the mental and physical challenge behind that event, and why using her platform for a cause bigger than herself matters. Gabi shares stories about custom goalie gear, viral TikTok moments, playing college hockey in Massachusetts, coaching young goalies, and memorable opportunities like the Winter Classic.

This episode is a great listen for anyone interested in hockey, goalie training, TikTok creators, women in hockey, sports content creation, pediatric cancer awareness, social media, and the mindset it takes to stand out both on and off the ice.

Guest links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabi__gibson/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabi__gibson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gabi__gibson
24-Hour Hockey Marathon: https://www.givesignup.org/gabi_gibson?fbclid=PAdGRleAQUJJFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeXwNq4N8NO-CVWYl08Nc1zspbiIBuj55duBdW0v0iu1Q5aOw4INvlZtoKFUQ_aem_qFrUfy3aiJdn9KR9Tc9rRQ

Rae joins The Winded Podcast to talk about how she blends her passions for hockey, baking, Olympic coverage, and storytelling into a unique content brand. In this episode, Rae shares how she balances multiple interests, why staying true to what you genuinely enjoy matters, and how social media has helped her connect with people through sports and food content.

We talk about hockey culture in Dallas, the growth of the Dallas Stars fan base, the creativity behind baking content, and why Olympic and Paralympic storytelling has become such an important part of her platform. Rae also shares thoughts on doing content for fun, building community online, and creating content that reflects who you really are.

This episode is a great listen for anyone interested in hockey, baking, Olympic coverage, Paralympics, sports fandom, content creation, social media, sports storytelling, and finding ways to combine multiple passions into one platform.

Guest links:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raedw11
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raedw11

Elyse joins The Winded Podcast to share her journey from social media creator to entrepreneur, photographer, and brand builder. In this episode, she talks about how she built her platform across TikTok and Instagram, how running has remained a major part of her life, and what it takes to balance multiple passions while growing a personal brand.

We also dive into content creation, audience engagement, and the challenge of managing several ventures at once. Elyse shares insight into her work in photography, the rise of Rusty the Red Lab, and the launch of her swimwear brand, SolSearch. This conversation is full of insight for anyone interested in social media, entrepreneurship, photography, running, and building a brand with personality and authenticity.

This episode is a great listen for anyone interested in content creation, social media, entrepreneurship, TikTok, Instagram, photography, running, swimwear, brand building, and growing an online audience.

Guest links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elyseekb/
TikTok: @elyseekb
Photography: @solsearchphotography
Photography Website: https://www.solsearchphotography.com/
Rustyy the Red Lab: @rustyytheredlab
SolSearch the Label: @solsearchthelabel
Website: https://solsearchthelabel.com/

@sidelinewithsarah joins The Winded Podcast to talk about building an independent sports media brand through passion, consistency, and authentic Boston sports coverage. In this episode, Sarah shares how her love for sports turned into a growing content platform, the process behind creating quick-turnaround content, and why staying independent matters in today’s media landscape.

We talk about balancing speed with quality, giving fans strong analysis with personality, and building trust through authenticity. Sarah also discusses women in sports media, the rise of women’s sports in Boston, standout athletes and storylines, and her vision for the future of local independent sports coverage.

This episode is a great listen for anyone interested in sports media, content creation, Boston sports, women in sports, fan engagement, independent journalism, and building a personal brand in media.

In this episode, we cover Boston sports media, independent content creation, fast-turn sports analysis, women in sports representation, social media strategy, long-form sports content, collaboration, and the future of independent creators.

Guest links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidelinewithsarah/

Brooke Johnson joins The Winded Podcast to talk about balancing life as a NICU nurse while staying active through golf and running. In this episode, Brooke shares how sports help her manage stress, support her mental health, and stay motivated despite the demands of a challenging career.

We talk about her growing love for golf, why running has become such an important part of her routine, and how she makes time for the hobbies that keep her grounded. Brooke also opens up about working as a NICU nurse, the emotional side of the job, and the importance of finding balance between work, wellness, and everyday life.

This episode is a great listen for anyone interested in golf, running, nursing, mental health, active lifestyles, motivation, and creating balance while managing a busy schedule.

In this episode, we cover golf, running, life as a NICU nurse, mental health benefits of sports, staying motivated, time management, favorite golf courses, dream golf destinations, and building relatable sports content.

Guest links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broookejohnson_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bogeyswithb