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Hosted by Duane Lightfoot Jr · sports · EN-US · 34 episodes
Beyond The Game More Stories is not a sports podcast. It’s about preparing for life and the role sports plays for many of us. Athlete out not, everyone has worn a jersey - a job title, a relationship, etc. This shows highlights those universal moments. The stories are real. No scripted inspirations, just honest conversation from real people about failure, growth and purpose. People trust what feels real and this shows earns that trust. Turning sports into life lessons it reminds us, you’re not broken for struggling, you’re not far behind for starting over and you’re not alone in the process.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBeyond The Game More Stories is not a sports podcast. It’s about preparing for life and the role sports plays for many of us. Athlete out not, everyone has worn a jersey - a job title, a relationship, etc. This shows highlights those universal moments. The stories are real.
Beyond The Game More Stories is hosted by Duane Lightfoot Jr. The show has published 34 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Beyond The Game More Stories | Episode 33 | Featuring Fasyal Shafaat (All-American Football Player and Reality TV Star)" (19 October 2026, 78 minutes), "Beyond The Game More Stories | Episode 32 | Featuring Shaun Collins (Former College Athlete | Current High School Coach in California)" (12 October 2026, 77 minutes), and "Beyond The Game More Stories | Episode 31 | Featuring Shanay Howard (Former D1 Basketball Player at Fairleigh Dickinson and College Eligibility Consultant))" (5 October 2026, 75 minutes).
Beyond The Game More Stories publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 75 minutes across 34 episodes.
Booking probability for Beyond The Game More Stories is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond The Game More Stories requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond The Game More Stories's contact route on record: verified email.
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Duane Lightfoot Jr hosts Beyond The Game More Stories, a sports show with 34 episodes published.
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Episode #33
Beyond The Game MoreStories | Featuring Fasyal Shafaat (All-American Football Player and Reality TV Star) In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we sit down with former college football player and reality...
Episode #32
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Shaun Collins (Former College Athlete | Current High School Coach in California) In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we sit down with former college basketball...
Episode #31
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Shanay Howard (Former D1 Basketball Player at Fairleigh Dickinson and Eligibility Consultant) Talent can get a coach’s attention — but understanding the academic side of college...
Episode #30
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Terry Johnson (AssociateHead's Men’s Basketball Coach at University of Evansville) Coach Terry Johnson: Winning, Relationships& Lessons Beyond Basketball | Beyond The Game More...
Episode #29
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Lavall Jordan (Coach DePaul University) On this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories , Duane Lightfoot Jr. sits down with LaVall Jordan for a conversation about basketball...
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Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Keith Mondillo (Head's Women's Basketball Coach and Athletic Director at Gwynedd Mercy University) What do parents and young athletes really need to know about the college...
Episode #27
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring John Groce (Charleston Head Men's Basketball Coach)From coaching me during my freshman year at Butler to becoming the head coach at Charleston, John Groce’s journey has been...
Episode #26
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Brian Thornton (Former D1 and Professional Basketball Player and Chief Basketball Officer of Big 12 Conference) From player to coach to conference commissioner to one of the most...
Episode #25
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Khyle Marshall (Professional Basketball Player/Coach) What does it take to chase a dream, handle expectations, reinvent yourself, and then help others reach their potential? In...
Episode #24
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Matthew Graves (Coach Indiana State University) What does it take to build a championship culture—and more importantly, develop championship people? In this episode of Beyond The...
Episode #23
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Larry O'Bannon (Former college and pro basketball player, Host of The Player's Perspective: Uncensored with Larry O'Bannon Podcast) What happens when the cheering stops, the...
Episode #22
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring James Alexander (Coach W.E.B DuBois High School, Louisville, Kentucky) What does it take to build a winning basketball program while also raising a high-level recruit of your...
Episode #21
eyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Travis Steele ((University of Miami Basketball Head Coach)What does it really take to build a winning culture?In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we're joined by...
Episode #20
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Marlon Watson (Fort Valley State University) What does it take to build a championship culture? How do you lead young people through adversity? And what lessons from the football...
Episode #19
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Ethan Coury (EZ Sports Group) The Truth About NIL, Sports Agents, and the Future of College Athletics | Ethan Coury | Beyond The Game More Stories What does it really take to...
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Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Bryan Bell-Anderson From State Champion to Ivy League Football, Professional SlamBall, and Cancer Survivor | Bryan Bell-Anderson | Beyond The Game More Stories What does it take...
Episode #16
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Maria Marchesano Some people leave their mark on a program as a player. Others leave their mark as a coach. Today's guest has done both. In this episode of Beyond The Game More...
Episode #15
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Chris Barclay (University of Louisville Football Coach)Before he became one of the top running backs coaches in college football, he was a kid chasing a dream.In this episode of...
Episode #14
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Tayo Bailey-Duvall (Head Women's Tennis Coach Middle Tennessee State University)In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we sit down with Middle Tennessee State...
Episode #13
Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Jeff Morrow (Legendary Kentucky High School Basketball Coach)What does it take to build a championship program, impact generations of athletes, and remain a lifelong teacher of...
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