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What happens when a girl loves baseball, has the talent to play, but discovers that the opportunities available to boys simply aren't there for her?

In this episode of Unstoppable, host Lori Lewis welcomes Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Mark Durand, whose distinguished career includes producing and directing for ESPN's acclaimed 30 for 30 documentary series and SportsCentury.

Mark joins us to discuss his documentary, Her Game Is Hardball, a passion project years in the making that follows the lives of remarkable women and girls determined to pursue their dreams on the baseball diamond.

For years, Mark and his team traveled alongside talented female athletes, documenting their journeys, their struggles, and their extraordinary determination to compete in a sport they love. From international competition to the pursuit of professional opportunities, these women are challenging expectations and helping create a new future for women's baseball.

But their stories are also part of a much larger history.

Inspired by his own daughters' experiences playing Little League baseball, Mark began exploring why women, who once played an important role in baseball's early development, had been largely excluded from the game.

Through compelling personal stories, historical discoveries, and years of dedicated filmmaking, Her Game Is Hardball connects the forgotten pioneers of women's baseball with the athletes making history today.

Join us for a fascinating conversation about perseverance, opportunity, and the women who refuse to give up on the game they love.
Their game. Their dreams. Their time 

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What was it really like to become one of the Rockford Peaches in the iconic movie A League of Their Own?

In this episode of Unstoppable, host Lori Lewis welcomes actress Patti Pelton, who portrayed second baseman Marbleann Wilkenson in the beloved film.

Patti takes us behind the scenes and into the unusual experience shared by the women who brought the Rockford Peaches to life. They weren’t simply actors arriving on a movie set. They trained, practiced, and played together until they began to feel like a genuine baseball team.

With warmth and humor, Patti shares entertaining stories from the production, the friendships that developed among the cast, and what it meant to become part of a film that introduced generations of viewers to the remarkable history of women in professional baseball.

It’s a lively and engaging conversation about friendship, teamwork, movie history—and what happens when a cast becomes a league of its own. 

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Women’s sports are having a moment—but is it really just a moment?

In this episode of Unstoppable, Lori Lewis sits down with veteran broadcaster Mo’Kelly for a wide-ranging conversation about the WNBA, the business of women’s sports, and what many people are still missing.

The talent is there. The athletes are extraordinary. The audience is growing. But building something sustainable requires more than attention—it requires investment, smart business decisions, compelling storytelling, and a willingness to recognize just how good the product already is.

Lori and Mo talk basketball, the changing sports landscape, the challenges facing the WNBA, and why the future of women’s sports may be much bigger than some people realize.

It’s a thoughtful, lively conversation about talent, opportunity, business—and staying power.

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What happens when a young girl can finally see someone who looks like her playing the game she loves?

Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Jean Fruth has spent years capturing the people, places, and moments that tell the story of baseball—and using her camera to help change who gets seen in sports.

In this episode of Unstoppable, Jean joins Lori Lewis for a conversation about photography, baseball, the growing opportunities for girls and women in the game, and the powerful idea behind her documentary, See Her Be Her: if she can see it, she can believe she can become it.

Jean also shares stories from her remarkable career and her work documenting girls and women playing baseball around the world.

This is bigger than baseball. It’s about visibility, possibility, and what can happen when the next generation of girls gets to see a place for themselves in the picture

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SEE HER BE HER is a new feature-length documentary about women’s baseball around the globe. The film is directed and produced by acclaimed sports photographer Jean Fruth and produced by Jeff Idelson, former president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum.

The story follows the lives of seven women baseball stars who are at the pinnacle of their game and represent the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Japan, South Korea, Cuba, and Uganda. In the intense battle for the World Cup Championship, they want victory—for themselves, for their team, for their countries, and for the sheer love of the game—but their greatest triumph is the path they are blazing for future generations of female players.

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Olympic bronze medalist Holly McPeak knows what it feels like to stand on the world’s biggest stage. But her greatest challenge wasn’t winning medals—it was starting over.

More than once during her remarkable beach volleyball career, Holly lost the teammate she had spent years building chemistry with. Each time, she faced the daunting task of rebuilding trust, learning a new rhythm, and chasing the same Olympic dream with someone new.

Most athletes never get that opportunity.

Holly did.

Again and again.

In this inspiring conversation, Holly shares what it takes to adapt when life changes your plans, how resilience is built one step at a time, and why success often comes from embracing change rather than resisting it.

Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, leader, or simply facing an unexpected transition, Holly’s story is a powerful reminder that your greatest victories may come after you’re forced to begin again.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How elite athletes rebuild trust with new teammates
• The mindset required to adapt when everything changes
• Why resilience is a skill that can be learned
• Lessons from an Olympic career that apply far beyond sports

A quick note about the audio: When we recorded this conversation, Holly was in the middle of a major home remodeling project, so you may hear some construction noise in the background from time to time. We apologize for the occasional distractions, but we’re also incredibly grateful that, despite her busy schedule and everything happening around her, Holly still took the time to join us and share her remarkable story. 

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Asia Smiley doesn’t wait for opportunities—she creates them.

Founder of Flamin’ Hottie International Flag Football, Asia has built a global network connecting athletes, coaches, and football leaders across North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.

From scouting talent and mentoring young players to building international rosters and creating new pathways for women in sports, she is helping shape the future of flag football at a pivotal moment in the game’s history.

In this episode of Unstoppable, Lori Lewis sits down with the woman known as “Hot Sauce” to talk about overcoming injuries, pushing through criticism, and turning passion into purpose. Along the way, Asia shares how she found her place in football—and why she’s determined to help other women find theirs.

Her energy is infectious, her goals are ambitious, and her story is about far more than football. It’s about leadership, resilience, and the courage to build something bigger than yourself.

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For Sarah Hamilton, baseball became far more than a sport—it became a lifeline.

Now an MLB Network broadcast associate, social media manager for SABR’s Women in Baseball Research Committee, and an umpire, Sarah is building an exciting career in the game she loves.

But her path wasn’t always easy.

In this deeply honest conversation, Sarah shares her mental health journey, how baseball gave her purpose during some of life’s darkest moments, and why she’s chosen to speak openly in hopes of helping others.

This episode is about resilience, hope, and the extraordinary power of finding a place where you belong.

Sometimes, the game becomes so much more than the game. 

Note: This episode includes a candid discussion of schizophrenia and mental health. If you or someone you know needs support, resources are available through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.org)⁠. 

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Approximately one in a million Americans will ever compete in the Olympic Games.

Dawn Ellerbe didn’t just reach that extraordinary level—she helped change the future of her sport.

In this episode of Unstoppable Podcast, Lori Lewis sits down with Olympian, 16-time national champion, and multi-time Hall of Fame inductee Dawn Ellerbe to discuss her remarkable journey from a young athlete with big dreams to competing on the world stage at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Although the hammer throw had been an Olympic event for men for more than a century, women were not given the opportunity to compete until 2000. Dawn was among the trailblazers who helped open that door for generations of female athletes to follow.

Together, Lori and Dawn explore the dedication required to compete at the highest level, the challenges of building a sport that didn’t yet exist for women, and the lessons Dawn learned about perseverance, leadership, and creating opportunities for others.

This inspiring conversation is a reminder that history is often made by those willing to step into spaces where no path has been created yet.

Because somewhere, a young girl is watching and realizing she can, too. 

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It's the early 1900s—a time when many believed women had no place on the baseball diamond. Alta Weiss stepped onto the pitcher’s mound and drew thousands of fans eager to see what this young woman could do. What they discovered was a talented athlete who could fill grandstands, challenge expectations, and become one of the most fascinating figures in early baseball history.

In this cinematic episode of Unstoppable Podcast, we tell the remarkable story of Alta Weiss—the pitcher who captured headlines across Ohio and inspired generations of women who would follow.

Lori is joined by Dr. Leslie Heaphy, president of the board of the International Women’s Baseball Center, vice president of SABR, chair of SABR’s Women in Baseball Committee, and associate professor of history at Kent State University.

Together, they explore Alta’s baseball career, her life beyond the game, and why her story still resonates more than a century later.

Blending immersive storytelling, original sound design, and conversation with one of the foremost historians of women’s baseball, this episode shines a spotlight on a pioneer whose name deserves to be remembered.

Write her name on the scoreboard.

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From the women of the Negro Leagues… to the legacy of the Rockford Peaches... to the movement continuing to grow today… Women’s baseball has always been here.

In this episode of Unstoppable, we sit down with Ryan Woodward to explore the powerful work being done to preserve and elevate the history of women’s baseball—and why these stories matter now more than ever.

This conversation connects generations—honoring the pioneers who played when no one was watching and amplifying the momentum building today. We also highlight the Women’s Baseball Heritage Trail, a living tribute to the players, places, and moments that shaped the game.

This episode blends cinematic storytelling, immersive sound design, and a conversation that reminds us: history isn’t behind us—it’s still being written. 

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International Women’s Baseball Center: https://iwbc.org

Women’s Baseball Heritage Trail -https://womeninbaseballweek.org/index.php/heritagetrail/

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