Ballin' with Keisha

MTMV Sports Podcast Network
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A podcast covering a variety of sports topics and interviews, including dealing with mental health, cultural differences, social injustice, National Sports News (including NFL, NBA, MLS, and MLB), and local college/high school sports.

  1. 11/29/2021

    Interview with Kirby on Sports Podcast Contributor Dan Demski, Dallas Cowboys vs Raiders Analysis, 10 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health, and Don't Condemn Yourself,

    My guest for this week is Dan Demski the Kirby on Sports Podcast Contributor, who loves talking all sports and is a big Ravens fan and Virginia Tech football and basketball fan. He is driven and motivated in everything that he does. Aside from being a Program Analyst with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, he enjoys podcasting and sports and news journalism.  In my Sports Analysis, I let you know about what went wrong with the Dallas Cowboys and what the Las Vegas Raiders did right in the Thanksgiving game. In my Mental Health Check In, I discuss about 10 tips to boost your mental health. In my Quiet Time with God, I dive deep into why you should do not condemn yourself for making mistakes and learn to think positive no matter your circumstances.  My name is Keisha Swafford and I am a sports freelancer in Louisiana who is on my own spiritual and mental health journey. I started this podcast to hone my skills as a sports journalist, share my love for God, and fall in love with myself. I love talking sports with people in the industry, and I love helping people with their mental, physical, and spiritual health through sports podcasting, connecting with others, and networking. Join me for sports talk and self-discovery! I drop episodes every Monday at 7 am! Stay brave, stay bold, and stay ballin!

    1h 2m

  2. 11/22/2021

    Interview with Josh Kirby of The Kirby on Sports Podcast, Kansas City Chiefs Defeat the Cowboys, Lebron Elbows Detroit Pistons Isaiah Stewart, Love People for Who They Are, and Kill Them with Kindness

    My interview this week was with Founder and Host of The Kirby on Sports Podcast, Josh Kirby. He has always had a passion for sports, growing up right outside of Northern Virginia. Josh grew up watching DC sports in his free time. If you know Josh personally then you know that he can carry on a conversation about sports for hours on end! Josh started off just keeping up with a sports blog where he would post his thoughts on an NFL game each week but ended up wanting to switch to starting a podcast. Eventually Josh turned his dream of starting a podcast into a reality and The Kirby on Sports Podcast was started. The podcast has grown into their own YouTube channel where Josh and his team do interviews and other bonus content along with the podcast. Check out their page: https://kirbyonsports.com/  Follow them on Twitter @KirbyonSports In my sports analysis, I talk about how the Kansas City Chiefs Defense Dominated the Cowboys and tell you how I think Isaiah Stewart should have reacted to Lebron's elbow hit. In Quiet Time with God, I talk about how God wants us to love people for who they are and get to know them before you judge them. In Mental Health Check In, I give you reasons why you should kill people with kindness.

    42 min

  3. 11/17/2021

    Interview with Amateur Boxer Extraordinaire Moragen Ferrell, Sports Talk: Life after Football Injuries For Ryan Shazier, Fail Before You Succeed, and Renew Your Mind with God's Word

    Moragen Ferrell aka the Matrix is an elite amateur boxer from Tulsa, Oklahoma who is ranked #4 in the USA. She is making a run for the 2024 Olympics that is going to be in Paris.  Fresh off the National Golden Gloves, coming for three more national championships and working towards the Olympic trials. I learned about how versatile, strong, and resilient she was during the Golden Gloves and she tells me her journey on how she got there. Follow her on Youtube @Matrix Boxing and on Instagram @mor.a.gen.  Sports Talk: How did former linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers Ryan Shazier recover from a spinal cord injury? I also talk about other football players who have been injured in the NFL and how they found an abundant life after football. Mental Health Check In-Failure is an option and I will show you why you must fail before you succeed. Quiet Time with God-We must align our thinking with the Word of God.

    45 min

  4. 11/08/2021

    Interview with Award Winning Journalist Dexter Henry, Kansas City Chiefs vs Giants Analysis, Learn How to Stop Overreacting to Everything, God's Word is a Light to My Path, and

    My name is Keisha Swafford and I am a sports freelancer in Louisiana who is on my own spiritual and mental health journey. I started this podcast to hone my skills as a sports journalist, share my love for God, and fall in love with myself. I love talking sports with people in the industry, and I love helping people with their mental, physical, and spiritual health through sports podcasting, connecting with others, and networking. Join me for sports talk and self-discovery! I drop episodes every Monday at 7 am! Stay brave, stay bold, and stay ballin! In this week's episode, my guest is Dexter Henry is a Brooklyn born and raised, multi-talented video journalist. Dexter obtained a B.A. in Media Communications after graduation from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005 and has over twelve years of experience in journalism both in broadcast and print media. He has written for the Brooklyn View, New York SportsScene Magazine, the Canarsie Courier, NYCHoops.net and RedStormReport.com. In 2010 Dexter founded his own media outlet on Youtube called Backpack Broadcasting and has produced live and original content including the web series 'The Sports Walk' (a 2017 NYC WebFest Official Selection), 'Sideline Stories' & the 'Ain't Hard To Tell Podcast'. Dexter also served as a freelance video journalist for the News 12 Networks and Nets Daily.com, a sideline reporter for the Terrier Sports Network and the New Media Coordinator at St. Francis College. Kansas City Chiefs: Are they drowning or barely swimming? Are they for real or not? I will tell you what Patrick Mahomes needs to do to get them back to Super Bowl status. In Quiet Time with God segment, God is always going to be there for you, guiding you every step of the way. Listen to me tell a personal story of how God has showed up strong in my family. In Mental Health Check In, I show you how to stop overreacting and start listening to your emotions.

    53 min

  5. 11/01/2021

    Interview with Colorcast App Commentator Dom Ingram, Analysis of How Saints Upset the Bucs, Forgiving is Hard to Do, and 5 Tips to Take Care of Yourself

    Ever heard of the Colorcast app? It is a sports commentary app where you can watch games live and comment on any game of your choosing. Dom Ingram is one of the original casters of Colorcast since it started last year. Ingram has been passionate about sports broadcasting since he was a kid, but seriously considered it as a career a year and half ago. He tells me his story of loss, triumph, and finally gaining the courage to pursue his dreams without any distractions.  For Quiet Time with God, I tell you my own struggles of forgiving people in my life. For Mental Health Check In, I give you five tips to improve your mental health and take care of your well-being. For my Sports Analysis, I take you on the dramatic journey that the New Orleans Saints went through to snatch a victory from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

    41 min

  6. 10/25/2021

    Baller of the Week Dak Prescott, Analysis of Dallas Cowboys vs Patriots, Love Letters to God, and How Music Improves Mental Health

    In Quiet Time with God, I read 2 poems I wrote about how God has always been my best friend and how He has brought me through difficult times in my life. I breakdown the Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots game in my analysis. In Mental Health Check In, I tell ways on how music can improve your mental and emotional health. My name is Keisha Swafford and I am a sports freelancer in Louisiana who is on my own spiritual and mental health journey. I started this podcast to hone my skills as a sports journalist, share my love for God, and fall in love with myself. I love talking sports with people in the industry, and I love helping people with their mental, physical, and spiritual health through sports podcasting, connecting with others, and networking. Join me for sports talk and self-discovery! I drop episodes every Monday at 7 am! Stay brave, stay bold, and stay ballin!

    14 min

  7. 10/12/2021

    Chiefs vs Bills Game Analysis, God is Where Your Help Comes From, Baller of the Week Teenage Astronaut Taylor Denise Richardson Reinvents ADHD

    The Bills dominate the Chiefs this past Sunday! This is my take on how the Bills defeated the Chiefs and put them in last place of the AFC North! Quiet Time with God-Where does my help come from?  Baller of the Week is Astronaut StarBright Taylor Denise Richardson! according to steamsquad.org, Taylor Denise Richardson, is now 18 years old and is from Jacksonville, FL. She has aspirations of becoming a scientist, engineer, and an astronaut one day. She is an advocate, activist, speaker, and philanthropist. She has attended several NASA Space Centers including attending the US Space Rocket and Center, aka Space Camp, in Huntsville, AL when she was 9 years old. She is a member of The Mars Generation as a Student Space Ambassador, Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida, Nelson Mandela Resources Journey into Womanhood, Generation WOW girl ambassador, and the Delores weaver Foundation See the Girls which are the girls' empowerment clubs. Taylor is not only known as the girl who wants to bring other girls to the STEM table but also for her literacy efforts to ensure all kids have books to read. To date Taylor has read to over 500 kids and collected over 5000 books. Through her book drives entitled "Taylor's Take Flight with a Book" she hopes that every kid in Jacksonville will have books to allow them to take flight towards their own dreams and aspirations. For Mental Health Check In, find out what ADHD is and how young astronaut Taylor Denise Richardson reinvents it.  My name is Keisha Swafford and I am a sports freelancer in Louisiana who is on my own spiritual and mental health journey. I started this podcast to hone my skills as a sports journalist, share my love for God, and fall in love with myself. I love talking sports with people in the industry, and I love helping people with their mental, physical, and spiritual health through sports podcasting, connecting with others, and networking. Join me for sports talk and self-discovery! I drop episodes every Monday at 7 am! Stay brave, stay bold, and stay ballin!

    11 min

  8. 10/04/2021

    Analyzing the Tom Brady vs Bill Belichick Game, God Wants Us to Dream Big, and Seek Therapy

    This week, Baller of the Week goes to Tom Brady because despite his missteps in the first half, he managed to come back in full form against the Patriots and defeat his former team. On the segment Quiet Time with God, I want you to know that God loves to see us win and achieve the big dreams He has placed inside of us. We all have purpose and God given talent. Use it! On the segment Mental Health Check In, I want to talk about the importance of seeking therapy and how it can improve your life tremendously.

    13 min
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A podcast covering a variety of sports topics and interviews, including dealing with mental health, cultural differences, social injustice, National Sports News (including NFL, NBA, MLS, and MLB), and local college/high school sports.

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