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Special Olympics Massachusetts
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Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast, where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include local sports figures, government officials, small business owner and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

  1. 12/13/2024

    The Finale: 100 Episodes of Laughter, Growth, and Inspiration

    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. The final episode brings many emotions to Mike, Charles, Erin and Ali as they reflect on their time together on the podcast. There is love, laughter and tears shared between the group as they talk about the impact of this groundbreaking podcast. As always there is one final Lightning Round, quote and question of the week! Thank you to all of our listeners for an incredible 5 seasons!

    53 min

  2. 12/06/2024

    The Penultimate

    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. With just one more episode of the Play Unified Podcast after this week, Mike, Charles, Ali and Erin give it there all to bring you information on fundraising happening in the Special Olympics world as well as some pro sports updates. As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, quote and question of the week! Don't miss it!

    40 min

  3. 11/15/2024

    Very Demure, Very THANKFUL

    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Mike, Erin, Ali and Charles recap the Flag Football and Soccer State Tournaments and touch on some pro sports as well.  With a Thanksgiving themed Lightning Round, quote and question of the week we are counting down the days until Turkey Day!

    44 min

  4. 11/03/2024

    A League of Their Own...FINALLY

    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Mike, Erin, Ali and Charles talk the state soccer championships happening this weekend as well as tease who is going to Gillette next weekend for the Flag Football State Tournament. During the pro sports update, Erin cries about her NY sports teams... just kidding! But she was definitely close. And there is even a spooky edition of the Lighting Round with Lumene!

    38 min
  5. No time for pleasantries, there's too much to get to!

    10/19/2024

    No time for pleasantries, there's too much to get to!

    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Mike, Erin, and Charles update you on the Flag Football standings and the first league playoff results, soccer community play, golf, over the edge, Boston Marathon, and all the Special Olympics things. Birthday girl, Lumene brings the heat with the lightning round, and the question of the week gets us talking about teeth, apparently... you'll have to listen to find out what that even means....

    50 min

  6. 10/06/2024

    Donuts or Apples... is that even a Question?

    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Mike, Ali, and Charles update you on the Flag Football standings heading into the final weeks of the regular season, the lackluster performances of our Boston sports teams while New York seems to be thriving! (Thankfully Erin will have to wait a few weeks to rub it in Mike's face ;) ) We have some tough questions to ponder in the lightning round with Lumene, and the question of the week gets us talking about what movie or TV show we could all cameo in... you'll have to listen to find out where we think we should make out Hollywood debuts!

    46 min

  7. 09/21/2024

    S5:E19 Soccer, Flag Football, and Marathons! Oh MY!

    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Mike, Erin, Ali and Charles talk about Special Olympics fall sports leagues, the Xtra Mile 2025 Boston Marathon team application is live! We have some tough questions to ponder in the lightning round with Lumene, and the question of the week gets us talking about the thing(s) we fear the most... You'll have to listen to find out what spooky business we get up to!

    42 min

  8. 09/07/2024

    S5:E18 Flannel season or Hoodie Season?

    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week the podcast sees the band back together. Mike, Erin, Ali and Charles talk about Special Olympics fall sports leagues, the gold state final right around the corner, NFL season kickoff, and some motivation from a guy we call Billy! We have some tough questions to ponder in the lightning round with Lumene, and the question of the week brings out the best or maybe worst in us... You'll have to listen to find out

    52 min
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Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast, where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include local sports figures, government officials, small business owner and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

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  • Creator
    Special Olympics Massachusetts
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Play Unified Podcast