Season 1

Season 1 ends with a bang on Champion this podcast! Join Chelsea Poppens and Brianna Salvatore Dueck as they reflect on the impactful stories shared by remarkable athletes and entertainers, such as Matt Scott, Julia Scholes, Audie Crooks, and more. Discover insights on faith, climate action, gender ...

In this engaging episode of ”Champion This Podcast,” hosts Brianna Salvatore Dueck and Chelsea Poppens welcome Isaiah Weatherspoon, a professional drummer and music producer. Isaiah shares his inspiring journey into music, highlighting his early exposure to gospel music and his passion for the drums...

Join hosts Brianna Salvatore Dueck and Chelsea Poppens in an engaging conversation with Olivia Ho from Give and Grow. Discover how Olivia’s journey from healthcare worker to entrepreneur led her to empower young girls through sports and mentorship. From creating custom planters for NBA teams to insp...

Join hosts Brianna Salvatore Dueck and Chelsea Poppens in a riveting conversation with the ever-inspiring Hannah O’Flynn, as they delve into her incredible journey from Ivy League athlete to video producer and influencer championing women in sports. Discover Hannah’s transition to owning her own bus...

Join hosts, Breanna Salvatore Dueck and Chelsea Poppens, as they dive into a captivating conversation with multi-talented MC and TV host, Charlie Cancino. Discover his journey from playing for the Mexican national basketball team to hosting major events like the Oscars while advocating for social re...

Discover the inspiring journey of Audi Crooks, the breakout star from Iowa State who set the NCAA on fire with her record-breaking performances. From her humble beginnings in a small town to making a mark in women’s basketball, Audi shares insights on overcoming challenges, staying grounded, and usi...

In an electrifying episode of ”Champion This,” Chelsie Hill, founder of the Roulettes, shares her journey from a life-altering spinal cord injury to pioneering the largest wheelchair dance team. Her engrossing narrative encompasses empowerment, representation, and community impact. Discover how her ...

In this episode of ”The Champion Podcast,” Brianna Salvatore Dueck and Chelsea Poppens host Nico Ansom, discussing his journey as a basketball enthusiast and community leader. Nico shares his experiences founding the Venice Ball League and the Hoop Bus, emphasizing the impact of streetball culture o...

In this episode, hosts Brianna Salvatore Dueck and Chelsea Poppens interview Brent Suter and Lew Blaustein, two individuals who are using their platforms to champion climate action and environmentalism. Brent, an MLB pitcher, shares his journey from studying environmental science at Harvard to becom...

In this episode of ”Champion This”, Napheesa Collier joins the podcast to discuss her journey as a basketball player, from discovering her passion for the sport to becoming a professional athlete. She shares stories from her time at UCONN, playing under legendary coach Geno Auriemma, and the challen...