ABOUT THE 
SHOW

Champion This is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of athletes and entertainers using their platform for good in their communities and the world. Co-hosted by Brianna Salvatore Dueck and Chelsea Poppens, former pro basketball players, we sit down with purpose-driven champions to explore their personal journeys, uncover the driving force behind their actions, and discover the meaningful ways they extend their impact beyond their respective arenas. Our mission is clear; to inspire our listeners to find their own purpose and become catalysts for hope and inspiration within their communties. 

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OUR HOSTS

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Brianna Salvatore Dueck

Co-Host, Guest Coordinator

Brianna Salvatore Dueck is a seasoned brand strategist and former D1 collegiate and professional basketball player who co-hosts the Champion This podcast. Drawing from her experience in the sports industry and her dedication to purpose-driven impact, Brianna leads insightful conversations that encourage listeners to use their influence for good.

Chelsea Poppens

Co-Host, Producer

Chelsea Poppens is a former professional basketball player who brings her competitive spirit and passion for sports to co-host the Champion This podcast. With her background in athletics, Chelsea offers a unique perspective on how athletes can leverage their platforms to inspire and drive positive change in their communities.

SEASON 1 GUESTS

Matt Scott

Matt Scott

  • 4x Paralympian & 2x Gold Medalist - Fly Without Limits
Dmitry "Smoove" Krivenko

Dmitry "Smoove" Krivenko

  • FIBA 3v3 Dunk Champion & Harlem Globetrotter - Drop Buckets Not Bombs
Napheesa Collier

Napheesa Collier

  • Professional Athlete - WNBA / Minnesota Lynx
Brent Suter

Brent Suter

  • MLB Baseball Player - MLB / Cincinnati Red Sox
Nico Ansom

Nico Ansom

  • Founder / CEO - The Hoop Bus & Venice Beach League
Chelsie Hill

Chelsie Hill

  • CEO / Founder - The Rollettes & Boundless Babes
Audi Crooks

Audi Crooks

  • Iowa State Women's Basketball Player
Charlie Cancino

Charlie Cancino

  • Emcee / TEDX Speaker / TV Radio Host
Hannah O'Flynn

Hannah O'Flynn

  • Producer & Creator
Olivia Ho

Olivia Ho

  • CEO / Founder - The Give & Grow
Isaiah Weatherspoon

Isaiah Weatherspoon

  • Professional Musician
Julia Scoles

Julia Scoles

  • Pro Beach Volley Ball Player & Team USA
Fraser Grut

Fraser Grut

  • Founder - 10,000 Dreams Project
Kasra Mehdipournejad

Kasra Mehdipournejad

  • Professional Taekwondo Athlete - Olympic Refugee Team
Steve Smith

Steve Smith

  • NASA Astronaut & STEM Advocate - NASA
Cici Bellis

Cici Bellis

  • Founder of Cartan Capital - Cartan Capital
Bostjan Nachbar

Bostjan Nachbar

  • CEO / Former NBA & Oversea Hooper - Euroleague Players Association
Micah Johnson

Micah Johnson

  • Former MLB Player / Visual Artist
Adrianne Ross

Adrianne Ross

  • Former Pro Hooper & Fashion Consultant - Style by Studio 33
Cam Van

Cam Van

  • Pro Track Athlete / Attorney / CEO - Couro
Tiffany Bias Patmon

Tiffany Bias Patmon

  • Co-Founder of Camp Exposure / Former WNBA Pro-Athlete - Camp Exposure
Kayla Alexander

Kayla Alexander

  • Professional Basketball Player - WNBA / FIBA / Team Canada
Simone Charley

Simone Charley

  • Professional Soccer Player - Orlando Pride / NWSL
Hunter & Alexis Pence

Hunter & Alexis Pence

  • MLB / Healthy Planet Project
Nelita Villezon

Nelita Villezon

  • Professional Martial Arts Athlete
Tyson Ross

Tyson Ross

  • Professional MLB Player / Founder - MLB / Loyal To My Soil
Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson

  • Professional Soccer Player - MLS
Cindy Ngamba

Cindy Ngamba

  • Professional Boxer - Olympic Refugee Team
Brett Hundley

Brett Hundley

  • Founder & Former NFL Player - S7reams & Hundley Foundation
Trevor Davis

Trevor Davis

  • Recruiting Operations Manager / Former NFL Player - PAC

REVIEWS

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Episode #31 Brett Huntley

I really enjoyed listening to this podcast and his journey after the NFL. It’s not always easy after you’re done playing. I liked hearing his thoughts on NIL money to athletes. Keep up the good podcasts!

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Inspiring Impact: Athletes Using Fame to Foster Positive Change

I love this podcast, being a former athlete, it’s refreshing to hear the stories of athletes using their platforms to better society in a multitude of ways. Any current or former athlete should listen to these stories to remind themselves of the impact they can have beyond the game. Chelsea and Bri encourage listeners ...

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I’d never know about all these cool people doing incredible things without this pod!

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Thank you for this!

What a refreshing take on the world of sports!! Keep em coming!

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