Host Jack Esplin takes you beyond the money and fame of athletes to dive deeper into the many positive impacts that sports have on people all over the world, from deeper relationships and a sense of belonging to better mental health and greater unity among communities and countries.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHost Jack Esplin takes you beyond the money and fame of athletes to dive deeper into the many positive impacts that sports have on people all over the world, from deeper relationships and a sense of belonging to better mental health and greater unity among communities and countries.
Beyond the Arena is hosted by Jack Esplin. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include ""Thankful for Cancer:" James Logan" (18 September 2026, 37 minutes), ""Thankful for Cancer:" James Logan" (18 September 2026, 37 minutes), and "Positivity in Coaching and Playing: Trent Shippen" (27 June 2026, 36 minutes).
Beyond the Arena publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for Beyond the Arena is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond the Arena requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond the Arena's contact route on record: verified email.
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Jack Esplin hosts Beyond the Arena, a sports podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Episode #4
James J Logan is an author, Ironman and freak athlete who has now undergone 29 chemo treatments and counting since being diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer in April 2024. He talks about his journey to inspire...
Episode #4
James J Logan is an author, Ironman and freak athlete who has now undergone 29 chemo treatments and counting since being diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer in April 2024. He talks about his journey to inspire...
Episode #3
Former Colorado State and Rick's College sharpshooter and BYU Women's Basketball Head Coach Trent Shippen talks about setting a Madison Square Garden record, experiencing March Madness and the positive impact sports has...
Episode #3
Former Colorado State and Rick's College sharpshooter and BYU Women's Basketball Head Coach Trent Shippen talks about setting a Madison Square Garden record, experiencing March Madness and the positive impact sports has...
Episode #2
Scroll Sidelines sports show host Harrison Kelley reflects on covering BYU football at the 2026 Big 12 title game, creating BYUI's official sports show, bonding with his dad over sports as a youth and more.
Episode #1
Welcome to Season 2 of Beyond the Arena! Former BYU-Idaho Radio senior producer and fellow BYUI football and basketball broadcaster Austin Pace speaks on how sports has helped him become more confident in all aspects of...
Episode #9
Beyond the Arena host Jack Esplin shares his story about how sports has impacted his life and how it has given him purpose and joy in the many opportunities he has had, from making his own YouTube channel (JackEspy) to...
Episode #7
Chris Hall doubles as the General Manager for the Idaho Falls Chukars baseball team and Vice President of the Spud Kings hockey team. In this episode, Hall talks about how he lives to take advantage of his dream job...
Episode #6
Deseret News sports writer Krysyan Edler talks about how everyone should be a fan of sports because of their ability to inspire people to overcome adversity. A graduate of BYU-Idaho, Edler gets to live her career dream...
Episode #5
BYU-Idaho Scroll's lead sports editor Rhett Vasseur talks about how sports has taught him to be tough and that he can get through every trial. Sports has given Vasseur "everything" in life and he loves sacrificing both...
Episode #4
Sports poetry writer Mark Bennion talks about the marriage of sports and literature in his life, and the lessons he has learned to never give up on anything in life. He even reads a few of his poems for us!
Episode #3
Former Utah Utes running back Mason Woodward discusses embracing the underdog mentality and never being satisfied. He shares what he's learned about being grateful to suffer in the process, and pursuing his absolute...
Episode #2
Former Boston Red Sox grounds crew member Chandler Doerr talks about how sports has been "romantic" in his life, and how he has learned to never take any moments or experiences he's had for granted.
Episode #1
In Episode 1 of Beyond the Arena, sales leader Jaxon Curtis details the lessons he learned from the sports marketing industry on being "the hardest working person in the room," and that success sometimes takes longer...
Episode #1
Welcome to Beyond the Arena! I'm your host Jack Esplin. Get to know a bit more about me and what this podcast is about. This is going to be fun!
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