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Hosted by Steve Goodson · sports · EN-US · 16 episodes
Home Grown highlights hometown athletes who embody the spirit of their community wherever they go. Each episode revisits former high school stars now competing at the college level — athletes who grew up on local fields, courts, and tracks and continue to represent the places that shaped them. Through candid, unfiltered conversations, they share their journeys of grit, growth, and gratitude. Home Grown isn’t just about sports — it’s about pride, roots, and the people who make our community what it is. No matter how far they go, these athletes remain true to their roots.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHome Grown highlights hometown athletes who embody the spirit of their community wherever they go. Each episode revisits former high school stars now competing at the college level, athletes who grew up on local fields, courts, and tracks and continue to represent the places that shaped them. Through candid, unfiltered conversations, they share their journeys of grit, growth, and gratitude.
Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams. is hosted by Steve Goodson. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Home Grown: Nate Mahouchick" (24 April 2026, 27 minutes), "Home Grown: Tristan Shapiro" (24 April 2026, 23 minutes), and "Home Grown: Payton Jensen" (24 April 2026, 24 minutes).
Booking probability for Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams. is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams. requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams.'s contact route on record: public web form.
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Episode #10
<p>Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable | Nate Mahouchick | Home Grown<br/><br/>The jump from high school star to college athlete isn’t smooth—it’s fast, physical, and sometimes painful.<br/><br/>In this episode of Home...
Episode #11
<p>One Dropped Pass Doesn’t Define You | Tristan Shapiro | Home Grown<br/><br/>A dropped pass can haunt you for years — or rebuild you from the inside out.<br/><br/>In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real...
Episode #12
<p>What Do You Owe The Place That Built You? | Payton Jensen | Home Grown<br/><br/>Your home doesn’t disappear when you leave—it travels with you.<br/><br/>In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big...
Episode #16
<p>Miles Parker’s journey from Jacksonville, North Carolina, to East Carolina University football is what “trust the process” actually looks like in real life.<br/>This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s the work behind...
Episode #15
<p>What If Your Biggest Advantage Is Starting Late<br/><br/>She didn’t grow up in a volleyball town. She didn’t start early. And she didn’t take the easy path.<br/><br/>In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real...
Episode #13
<p>What Happens When Your Roots Call You Back | Tymir Brown | Home Grown<br/><br/>Sometimes the biggest plays don’t start on the field—they start with where you come from.<br/><br/>In this episode of Home Grown: Real...
Episode #14
<p>Small Battles. Big Results<br/><br/>A lot of athletes talk about “the grind.” Anthony Cooper can point to the exact reps that changed his life.<br/><br/>In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big...
Episode #9
<p><b>No Warm-Ups. No Breakfast. No Doubt</b></p><p>Some championships start with perfect preparation.</p><p>This one didn’t.</p><p>In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams., Jacksonville...
Episode #7
<p><b>Next Play, Next Rep, Next Level</b></p><p>Consistency isn’t loud. It’s built.</p><p>In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams., we sit down with Jacksonville native Shane Shapiro, a...
Episode #8
<p><b>It Only Works If You Do It</b></p><p>Small-town gyms can build big-time purpose.</p><p>In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams., we sit down with Jacksonville native Bo Koebbe, a...
Episode #5
<p><b>Built, Not Hyped: A Fifteen-Year-Old’s Leap Into IMG Basketball</b></p><p><br/>Leaving home at fifteen isn’t normal. Neither is chasing elite basketball development at one of the most competitive prep academies in...
Episode #6
<p><b>Confidence Is A Pitch You Learn To Throw</b></p><p>The jersey tells you where an athlete plays.</p><p>The name on the television screen tells you where they came from.</p><p>In this episode of Home Grown: Real...
Episode #3
<p><b>Kate Wilson didn’t just join a program—she helped build one.</b></p><p>From launching Croatan High School’s girls lacrosse team to becoming the first player in school history to sign a Division I scholarship...
Episode #4
<p><b>One eagle putt can win a tournament. It can’t build a career.</b></p><p>In this episode of Home Grown, Western Carolina golfer <b>Tyler Jones</b> strips the game down to what actually matters. Before the wins came...
Episode #2
<p><b>Amaire Caines didn’t wait for a moment—he worked until one showed up.</b></p><p>From Swansboro to the next level, Amaire’s journey is built on early mornings, bruising reps, and a mindset that refuses shortcuts...
Episode #1
<p><b>MacKenzie Morrow’s path from Jacksonville High School to the U.S. Naval Academy proves that hometown roots can launch national dreams.</b></p><p>In this episode of Home Grown, the JHS soccer standout reflects on...
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