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No stats. No highlights. No sports talk. Just what athletes are doing when the cameras are off. Host Sophia Whitesell, a night-shift nurse and single mom known as "the Giving Gangster," sits down with athletes from every level of the game to talk about the one thing nobody asks them about: the causes they've built foundations to fight for. Ben Zobrist. Sergio Garcia. Martin Gramatica. Dave Dravecky. Kareem Rush. They've all played the game. Here, they play a different one. You'll hear the real stories behind building homes for wounded veterans, supporting kids who need a shot, and what it actually takes to make a difference. Then you'll find out exactly how you can be part of it, no gala ticket or silent auction required. Because giving back shouldn't be exclusive. It should be trendy. New episodes weekly. #MakeGivingTrendy
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Signup to Generate a PitchNo stats. No highlights. No sports talk. Just what athletes are doing when the cameras are off. Host Sophia Whitesell, a night-shift nurse and single mom known as "the Giving Gangster," sits down with athletes from every level of the game to talk about the one thing nobody asks them about: the causes they've built foundations to fight for.
The Giving Game is hosted by Sophia Whitesell. The show has published 27 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Bite Like A Man: The Olympic Boxer Who Fought the Scale and Won | Danny O'Connor" (23 October 2026, 64 minutes), "Every Stage Is A Platform: B. Taylor On Sports, Service and Music" (16 October 2026, 46 minutes), and "Love Makes Room: Anthony Trucks on Foster Care, Identity & Becoming More" (2 October 2026, 58 minutes).
The Giving Game publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 27 episodes.
Booking probability for The Giving Game is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Giving Game requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Giving Game's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Giving Game are Foundations & Philanthropy. The Giving Game has a society audience.
Sophia Whitesell hosts The Giving Game, a society podcast with 27 episodes published.
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Episode #24
Episode Description What happens when the discipline that built a champion becomes the thing that nearly kills him? Danny O'Connor opens up about a 20-year battle with eating disorders, the brutal reality of...
Episode #24
This week on The Giving Game, I sit down with B. Taylor, a former D1 athlete at Mizzou who went on to become a multi-platinum recording artist, decorated U.S. Navy veteran, Goodwill Global Ambassador, and founder of the...
Episode #22
Anthony Trucks’ story is one of resilience, identity, foster care, and turning adversity into purpose. A former NFL player, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and foster care advocate, Anthony opens up about growing up in...
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Former NBA point guard C.J. Watson joins The Giving Game to talk about the Quiet Storm Foundation, the family-run nonprofit he co-founded in 2009 with his parents and brother to support underprivileged youth in his...
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This is a special two-guest episode. Former professional soccer player Kelyn Rowe joins The Giving Game alongside a very special bonus guest, Erik Rees, founder of the Jessie Rees Foundation (NEGU — Never Ever Give Up)...
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Former NFL running back Terron Ward joins The Giving Game to talk about the Wardboy Project, the foundation he co-founded with his brother to support underprivileged youth in the East Bay Area — the pocket of cities...
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Recorded in-person in Kansas City, former NBA player Kareem Rush joins The Giving Game to talk about University Heritage Group (UHG), the exclusive alumni membership brand he built to reconnect former college athletes...
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Professional golfer Sergio Garcia joins The Giving Game to talk about the Sergio and Angela Garcia Foundation and its flagship event, FORE Kids ATX — a two-day fundraiser in Austin that's raised over $10 million for...
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Former MLB outfielder Stephen Piscotty joins The Giving Game to talk about the ALS Cure Project, the nonprofit he co-founded with his father after losing his mother, Gretchen, to ALS in 2018 — during the middle of his...
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This is a special one. Host Sophie Whitesell sits down with Ryan Beckmann, founder of Hero Picks, to announce a major collaboration between their two platforms — and to unpack the story behind an idea that started with...
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Alex Highsmith and his wife Alyssa join The Giving Game for a rare joint interview — one where host Sophie Whitesell openly admits she knows nothing about Alex's NFL career and everything about the couple's foundation...
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She showed up to a $50,000 boarding school with no shoes — and that moment changed everything. In this episode of The Giving Game, host Sophie Whitesell sits down with Jennifer George, founder of Girls Basketball...
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What happens when an MMA fighter stops fighting against people and starts fighting for them? In this episode of The Giving Game, host Sophie Whitesell sits down with Justin Wren — former MMA fighter, keynote speaker...
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<p>In this episode, Dr. Hajar Abulfazl shares her inspiring journey from Afghanistan to the US, highlighting how soccer empowers refugee and immigrant youth, especially girls, to build confidence, leadership, and...
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In this episode, Dr. Hajar Abulfazl shares her inspiring journey from Afghanistan to the US, highlighting how soccer empowers refugee and immigrant youth, especially girls, to build confidence, leadership, and...
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<p>In this episode, Jesse Iwuji shares his journey from Navy officer to race car driver and philanthropist. We explore his charitable work with veterans, kids facing illnesses, and organizations supporting long-term...
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In this episode, Jesse Iwuji shares his journey from Navy officer to race car driver and philanthropist. We explore his charitable work with veterans, kids facing illnesses, and organizations supporting long-term...
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Discover the inspiring journey of NFL player and community advocate Laurence Maroney as he shares insights into mental health, the importance of giving back, and how he is transforming his community through his...
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<p>Discover the inspiring journey of NFL player and community advocate Laurence Maroney as he shares insights into mental health, the importance of giving back, and how he is transforming his community through his...
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What happens when the career you’ve worked your entire life for is taken away in an instant? In this powerful episode of The Giving Game, former San Francisco Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky shares his journey through...
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former elite professional boxer, Olympic team member, author of Weight Class, Delaware Men's Basketball
Former NFL player, 3x American Ninja Warrior, Top 1% Global Keynote Speaker, and Founder of The Dark Work Experience, Speak to Freedom Coaching Company
former MLS professional soccer player
Registered Dietitian, NASA’s Johnson Space Center
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