society
Hosted by 312 Sports · society · EN
Every life is a journey—and every journey has a story worth telling. Hosted by seasoned sports talk veteran Matt Abbatacola, From the 50 is a weekly, one‑on‑one conversation podcast that dives into the moments that shape who we become. With honesty, humor, and heart, Matt sits down with athletes, celebrities, and everyday people doing extraordinary things to explore their paths through life. Each episode looks at how our goals, values, and sense of purpose evolve over time—through the highs and heartbreaks, the setbacks and comebacks, the breakthroughs, and the lessons that only experience can teach. Along the way, you’ll find perspective, laughter, reflection, and the realization that reinvention is always possible. From the 50 is about growth, resilience, and understanding that sometimes the best plays in life are still ahead. You’ll come away inspired to live with more passion, confidence, and purpose—wherever your journey takes yo
Required Pod Score for this podcast. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.
Contact path
Verified email
Booking probability
29%
Guest openness
Selective
Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for From The 50.
Signup to Generate a PitchEvery life is a journey, and every journey has a story worth telling. Hosted by seasoned sports talk veteran Matt Abbatacola, From the 50 is a weekly, one‑on‑one conversation podcast that dives into the moments that shape who we become.
From The 50 is hosted by 312 Sports. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Judson Richards" (8 September 2026, 70 minutes), "Aaron "Fitz" FitzPatrick" (31 August 2026, 54 minutes), and "Ben Quint" (17 August 2026, 56 minutes).
From The 50 publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 16 episodes.
Booking probability for From The 50 is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. From The 50 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. From The 50's contact route on record: verified email.
312 Sports hosts From The 50, a society podcast with 16 episodes published.
Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.
Episode #15
This week, Matt sits down with Judson Richards, WBBM anchor, Score host, and occasional Cubs Radio Network pregame and postgame host, for a conversation about the winding path that led him to Chicago radio. Judson...
Episode #14
Matt sits down with Chicago native, media personality, and Barroom Network contributor Aaron "Fitz" FitzPatrick for a conversation filled with sports, food, family, and Chicago nostalgia. Fitz shares how family shaped...
Episode #13
Some of the best conversations happen when you least expect them. In this episode, Matt sits down with Ben Quint, a new friend he met while visiting the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Wisconsin. Ben spends his summers...
Episode #12
This week, Matt sits down with former Score colleague, current Hubbard Radio coworker, and longtime friend Brian "Whip" Paruch for a candid conversation about life and radio. Whip reflects on a remarkable 30-plus-year...
Episode #11
A candid and deeply personal conversation with actor, screenwriter, and author Jonathon Schaech . Joining Matt, Schaech reflects on his Hollywood journey, including the trauma he endured as a young actor after being...
Episode #10
Schaumburg Boomers manager Jamie Bennett sits down with Matt for an in‑depth conversation about his baseball journey and what it takes to reach the next level. Bennett reflects on growing up in the Nashville area...
Episode #9
Former MLB player Ed Tolzien joins Matt Abbatacola on From the 50 to talk about his journey through the game of baseball—and the life lessons that came with it. Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Ed fell in love with...
Episode #8
Country music artist Cody Hibbard joins Matt for a thoughtful and honest conversation about the winding road that led him to music — and the life he’s built along the way. Born in Korea and adopted along with his sister...
Episode #7
Legendary Chicago sportscaster Mark Giangreco joins Matt for a wide‑ranging, heartfelt, and often hilarious conversation reflecting on his 40‑year career in Chicago sports media. Mark shares unforgettable stories from...
Episode #6
Former Chicago Bears tight end Desmond Clark joins Matt for a powerful and inspiring conversation about overcoming family adversity, finding success in the NFL, and building a meaningful life after football. Desmond...
Episode #5
Matt is joined by longtime Score listener Michael Wasz — better known to many as “Government Fromage.” Born and raised in Chicago, Mike’s passion for broadcasting was sparked by his love for the iconic WLUP and the...
Episode #4
Veteran journalist Lynn Jones of the Jacksonville Free Press joins Matt for an unforgettable conversation about the buzz — and the backlash — following her viral postgame exchange with Jaguars head coach, Liam Coen...
Episode #3
After nearly seven years from meeting, Doug Plourd, Senior Director of Sales Learning Delivery at ADP, reunites with Matt for a conversation that feels like catching up with an old friend. From life and love to music...
Episode #2
Tom Cillo — the 59‑year‑old freshman at Lycoming College — joins Matt to share the inspiring story behind his decision to enroll in college and try out for the football team. Tom opens up about what motivated him to...
Episode #1
🎭 Veteran actor John Ortiz joins Matt Abbatacola for an unforgettable conversation! We dive into John’s incredible career across stage, film, and TV, exploring his current projects and revisiting standout roles in Luck...
Episode #0
Life after 50 isn’t the end of the game — it’s halftime. And from here, the view gets interesting. Hosted by seasoned sports talk veteran, Matt Abbatacola, From the 50 brings you weekly one-on-one...
Recent guests on From The 50. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this podcast is a strong guest fit for executives in:
Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the podcast's episode catalog.
Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.
Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.
Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ
