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A podcast that looks on the bright side and tells the stories that aren't always told. Sports, side stories and and a good double dose of sappy and serious. Hosted by Derek Zimmerman-Guyer with new episodes every Friday.

The Optimistic Guy Derek Zimmerman-Guyer

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A podcast that looks on the bright side and tells the stories that aren't always told. Sports, side stories and and a good double dose of sappy and serious. Hosted by Derek Zimmerman-Guyer with new episodes every Friday.

    The Optimistic Guy, Ep. 4: Support

    The Optimistic Guy, Ep. 4: Support

    This week's episode of The OG features Derek Zimmerman-Guyer discussing how everyone needs support and just how far it can go if done right. Derek also recounts old stories of former teammates, has Elroy Evergreen recap another week of professional sports including the NBA and WNBA Finals and explains why the Kansas City Chiefs would've beaten the New England Patriots even if Cam Newton played. 

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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerekDZG11

    Portfolio website: https: //t.co/rSy99FfOg2?amp=1

    Don't forget to vote: https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

    • 24 min
    The Optimistic Guy, Ep. 3: A reboot, a rebuttal and a reckoning

    The Optimistic Guy, Ep. 3: A reboot, a rebuttal and a reckoning

    Derek Zimmerman-Guyer makes his long-awaited return (?) to the podcast scene with a revamped version of The OG. Derek discusses stories you may not hear, rebuttals against Skip Bayless' controversial comments on Dak Prescott's depression and speaks on how any form of racism can be deadly. 

    Tanner Sims Recovery Link: https://gf.me/u/y2p4nx

    Skip Bayless' full take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B3_9oRXXfI

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerekDZG11

    Portfolio website: https: //t.co/rSy99FfOg2?amp=1

    Don't forget to vote: https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

    • 26 min
    The Optimistic Guy, Ep 2: Social Networking with Kate Norum

    The Optimistic Guy, Ep 2: Social Networking with Kate Norum

    Derek Zimmerman-Guyer sits down — zooms? — with Sports as a Job writer Kate Norum and discuss women in sports, how they both got into the field, their favorite sports moments and more. 

    • 1 hr 16 min
    The Optimistic Guy, Ep 1: Kickin' it with Drake Higgins

    The Optimistic Guy, Ep 1: Kickin' it with Drake Higgins

    In the pilot episode of The Optimistic Guy, Derek Zimmerman-Guyer chats with 4X All-American Missouri Valley College punter Drake Higgins. Listen to how Higgins went from initially signing on to play baseball at Missouri Valley to becoming one of the greatest special teamer players in the nation. 

    Please take your time to donate to the George Floyd Memorial Fund at this link here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd

    A big shoutout to Benny Alexander for the intro music. You can find his work in the links below.

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe21MJlTOfMZZEDwFlH-pRQ

    SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/prodbybennyale...» 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennyalexnder» 

    Beatstars: https://www.beatstars.com/benny_alexa...» Twitter: https://twitter.com/zurcaf» 

    Email: Bennyalexandermusic@gmail.com

    • 54 min

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