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Nashville isn’t just the Music City—it’s a rising powerhouse in the sports world, filled with inspiring stories that go far beyond the game. Nashville Game Changers , hosted by Emmy-winning sports reporter Jill Jelnick, takes you inside the lives of the city’s most influential sports figures from teams like the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, and around the SEC. From career-defining moments to personal challenges, fitness routines, and favorite Nashville hot spots, this podcast offers fans an all-access pass to their favorite sports stars. Each episode goes beyond the game, exploring how these athletes give back to the community, navigate the pressures of the public eye, and embrace leadership in one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports cities.
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Signup to Generate a PitchNashville isn’t just the Music City, it’s a rising powerhouse in the sports world, filled with inspiring stories that go far beyond the game. Nashville Game Changers, hosted by Emmy-winning sports reporter Jill Jelnick, takes you inside the lives of the city’s most influential sports figures from teams like the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, and around the SEC.
Nashville Game Changers is hosted by WZTV. The show has published 58 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "UPSHOT Nashville CEO Nancy VanReece on starting a professional women’s basketball team, creating opportunities for women, and embracing women’s sports in Tennessee" (22 July 2026, 28 minutes), "Former Preds star Ryan Johansen on retiring from the NHL, becoming a dad, and why he still has Pekka Rinne’s jock strap" (15 July 2026, 30 minutes), and "Girls flag football coaches on the growth of the sport, 2028 Olympics, and why girls can be easier to coach than boys" (18 June 2026, 21 minutes).
Nashville Game Changers publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 58 episodes.
Booking probability for Nashville Game Changers is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Nashville Game Changers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Nashville Game Changers's contact route on record: verified email.
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WZTV hosts Nashville Game Changers, a sports podcast with 58 episodes published.
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Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, President/CEO of UPSHOT Nashville Nancy VanReece opens up about starting a professional women’s basketball team and how the UPSHOT development league creates more opportunities for players trying to...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, former Nashville Predators star Ryan Johansen opens up about retiring after 14 years in the NHL and why it was “not a difficult” decision. Johansen looks back on his seven-plus years in Nashville and...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, Tennessee girls' flag football coaches Malek Holman and Thomas Porter open up about the rapid growth of the sport and why it’s quickly taking over Tennessee. Holman, who plays flag football himself, is...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, country music singer and songwriter Madden Metcalf opens up about his journey into country music, including how he went from playing football to playing at CMA Fest in Nashville. The Florida native...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, bestselling author Bonnie-Jill Laflin opens up about becoming the first female NBA scout and her time working for the Los Angeles Lakers. Laflin reflects on being a part of the Lakers’ dynasty...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, 102.5 The Game radio host and MTSU Football analyst Joe Dubin discusses Nashville being awarded Super Bowl LXIV in 2030 and the events that helped the city win the bid, such as the 2019 NFL Draft. Dubin...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, co-founder of Playmakers Nashville Erin Ryder reflects on the growing Nashville sports scene and how it inspired her and Emma May-Bradley to build a non-profit organization designed to elevate women who...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, Titans' senior writer and editor Jim Wyatt discusses the new era for the Tennessee Titans and why he is excited for first-year head coach Robert Saleh and his staff. Wyatt breaks down the Titans' 2026...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, Tennessee Titans rookies Carnell Tate and Keldric Faulk open up about being selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft and their expectations for year one with the Titans. Tate, taken at No.4...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, one of Nashville’s most iconic country music duos, LOCASH, made up of Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, opens up about being songwriters, vocalists, and guitarists for over two decades. Brust and Lucas...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain opens up about driving the No. 1 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing and the upcoming races in Tennessee, such as the Food City 500, Cracker Barrel 400, and the Bass...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, former Vanderbilt star James Strong opens up about taking over the Davidson Academy Boys’ Basketball program and year one with the Bears. Strong also reflects on his time playing for the Commodores...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, former Vanderbilt Basketball star Drew Maddux reflects on his first game in Memorial Gymnasium, leading the ‘Dores to the NCAA Tournament in 1997, and being a third-generation Commodore basketball...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, Lindsey Paola, the Chief Business Officer for Nashville SC, opens up about hosting the Japanese Men’s Team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the decision by the LA28 Olympic Games to hold 2028...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, Robby Stanley, host of Robby and Rexrode on 102.5 the Game and Nashville correspondent for NHL.com, reflects on the USA men’s hockey team winning gold in the 2026 Olympic Winter Games and how it quickly...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, two-time First Team All-Pro linebacker Keith Bulluck opens up about his NFL career and his 10 seasons with the Tennessee Titans. Bulluck explains how he got the nickname “Mr. Monday Night” and how he...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, former Tennessee Titans’ offensive lineman Zach Piller reflects on his eight years in the NFL, including starting his career in Nashville. Piller opens up about playing with running back Eddie George...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, 3X WNBA Champion Alysha Clark previews the Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball season in Nashville, and being able to play in her hometown. Clark discusses her 14 years in the WNBA, including dedicating...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, the CEO and President of the Nashville Sports Council, Scott Ramsey, opens up about his 31 years of bringing sporting events to the Music City, including helping bring the Titans to Nashville. Ramsey...
Nashville Game Changers
In this episode, Associated Press pro football writer Teresa Walker opens up about her 36 years with the AP and all the teams she has covered, including the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Vanderbilt Commodores...
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