Oct 14, 202643 minS4
In this episode of The Spin Chicks podcast, Michelle and Erika sit down with Blain Fowler, a longtime college athletics communications pro turned gymnastics gym owner and coach. Blain’s career has included stops at TCU...
About this Podcast:
If you love sports and pop culture, you’re in the right place. Michelle Schmitt Young and Erika Amstadt Hirschfield have teamed up as The Spin Chicks. As seasoned pros in the sports, public relations and multimedia business, Michelle and Erika share their experiences working in sports, tackling the work-life balance and how to thrive in an ever-changing industry. They will share their behind the scenes experiences in locker rooms, competition arenas and in dealing with situations head-on. Spirited. Practical. Influential. The Spin Chicks are all about spirited conversation, the power of practical, the art of influence and the value of knowledge. They also jump in with some good old fashioned girl talk because when they aren’t working, they are trying to live their best life.
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What is The Spin Chicks about?
If you love sports and pop culture, you’re in the right place. Michelle Schmitt Young and Erika Amstadt Hirschfield have teamed up as The Spin Chicks. As seasoned pros in the sports, public relations and multimedia business, Michelle and Erika share their experiences working in sports, tackling the work-life balance and how to thrive in an ever-changing industry.
What has The Spin Chicks covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Blain Fowler: Career Pivots, Family and Sticking the Landing" (14 October 2026, 43 minutes), "Kris DeBlasio: The Duck-Billed Platypus of Sports and Comedy" (16 September 2026, 41 minutes), and "Reinvention, Relationships and the Art of Luxury Travel: Kim Hardcastle's Leap from PR to Twelve12 Travel" (28 July 2026, 53 minutes).
How often does The Spin Chicks publish?
The Spin Chicks publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 47 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Spin Chicks?
Booking probability for The Spin Chicks is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Spin Chicks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Spin Chicks's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Spin Chicks?
The strongest fits for The Spin Chicks are Sports. The Spin Chicks has a sports audience.
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The Spin Chicks is a sports podcast with 47 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 16, 202641 minS4
In this episode of The Spin Chicks podcast, we sit down with Kris DeBlasio - a self-described "duck-billed platypus in a world full of common house cats." Kris spent a decade as a video coordinator at two SEC schools...
- Jul 28, 202653 minS4
In this episode of The Spin Chicks podcast, Michelle and Erika chat with Kim Hardcastle, founder of Twelve12 Travel, who spent more than 30 years in PR and marketing before reinventing herself as a luxury travel...
- Jul 15, 202651 minS4
In this episode of The Spin Chicks podcast, Michelle and Erika chat with Gary Wheat, President and CEO of Visit Macon, where he's spent nine years championing the "Song and Soul of the South". Macon is the city that...
- Jul 8, 202638 minS4
In the opening episode of season four of The Spin Chicks podcast, we're joined by Bella Black, a rising star at Ohio State University who's getting a firsthand look at what it really takes to work in college athletics...
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- Dec 2, 202539 minS3
In this episode of The Spin Chicks podcast, we’re joined by Griffin Clark, a junior at Boston College who’s already making waves in sports communications through his work with the Naismith Awards and Bee Young Comms as...
- Nov 18, 202541 minS3
In this episode of The Spin Chicks podcast, we’re joined by Clay Owen. Clay is a communications veteran whose career spans corporate PR, philanthropy, crisis management, and years as a senior producer at CNN. Now a...
- Oct 1, 202547 minS3
Join us on The Spin Chicks Podcast as we sit down with Casey Manning - South Carolina Hall of Famer, trailblazer, and Gamecock legend. From growing up in Dillon, SC to winning the ACC title, law school, life as a judge...
- Sep 3, 202538 minS3
From Sidelines to Center Stage: Marketing That Moves Greg Herring has worn a lot of hats in the world of sports and entertainment marketing - college, pro, and now the performing arts as the Director of Sales and...
- Aug 4, 202545 minS3
We’ve chatted with a lot of incredible athletes on The Spin Chicks podcast, but this episode hits differently. Meet Yannick Atanga: born in Cameroon, a basketball late-bloomer, and all-around inspiration.At 14, he...
Episode #3
She’s Got An Eye For This!
Aug 29, 202450 minS2Michelle and Erika go behind the lens with photographer Lauren Sopourn in this episode of The Spin Chicks. Lauren's journey into photography began at an early age when she discovered her passion for capturing moments...
Episode #2
She’s Getting the Gold!
Jul 25, 202429 minS2In this episode of The Spin Chicks, Erika turns the mic on Michelle to talk about her work with previous guest Lashinda Demus as she prepares to receive her gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris. Lashinda’s journey...
- Jul 17, 202448 minS2
Michelle and Erika are thrilled to mark the first anniversary of The Spin Chicks podcast by welcoming back their very first guest, the incredible Dawn Ellerbe. A trailblazing track and field collegiate athlete...
- Jul 3, 202435 minS1
The Spin Chicks digitally bridge an 8,000-mile gap to chat with Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's javelin star and 2023 World Championship silver medalist. Joining Arshad is his coach and mentor Salman Butts, who helps with...
Episode #30
The Long Wait for the Gold Medal is Over
May 29, 202448 minS1In this breaking news podcast (May 29, 2024), the Spin Chicks visit with U.S. Olympian Lashinda Demus. Lashinda has been collaborating with the IOC for more than a year. When the gold medal is placed around her neck in...
Episode #29
My Husband’s A Chef Part II
May 20, 202436 minS1Michelle and Erika are excited to congratulate Traci Messier on her exciting new career venture. They discuss Traci's transition from a P.R. agency executive to the corporate communications director for U.S. Soccer...
Episode #28
My Husband’s A Chef Part I
May 7, 202443 minS1During a catch-up session with Michelle and Erika, Traci Messier fondly reminisces about her past as a Syracuse Orangemen cheerleader and her successful 10-year career as a TV sports and news anchor. Traci reflects on...
Episode #27
Behind the Headlines
Apr 10, 202445 minS1Michelle and Erika catch up with Bob Gillespie, a former columnist for The State in Columbia, S.C. He reflects on his experiences as a sportswriter for the Gamecocks, Clemson, PGA Tour and more. Navigating the dynamics...
Episode #26
In Roy We Trust
Mar 20, 202434 minS1Captivated by the topic of trust with Roy Reid, a leading authority on trust, business, and executive communications, The Spin Chicks make this episode a breakout session as they talk about trust in sports and public...
Episode #25
Be True To Yourself
Mar 13, 202459 minS1Kathleen Hohl built her career in public relations from the ground up, beginning as a softball student-athlete at Akron (the most successful team in school history) to her current position as Manager of Presidential...
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Natasha Hastings
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Kent Brown
University of Illinois Sports Information Director 2000-2023, illinois sports information department
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Ric Bachrach
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Allen Johnson
North Carolina A&T
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