A Cup of bELieve Podcast

A Cup of bELieve Podcast
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Hosted by entrepreneur, motivational speaker and sports analyst Eric LeGrand, where the former Rutgers Football standout has personal conversations with notable guests across all industries. Presented by Teachers Insurance Plan. Sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and MobilityWorks.

  1. Apr 22

    Daria Berenato: Success Comes From Failing Tirelessly

    On this Season 3 finale of A Cup of bELieve Podcast, host Eric LeGrand marks a pivotal moment for the show, sitting down in person with a guest for the very first time as he welcomes fellow New Jersey native Daria Berenato, known to the sports entertainment world as Sonya Deville. A proud product of Shamong Township, New Jersey, Daria spent a decade in WWE competing on SmackDown and Raw, serving as an on-screen authority figure, and capturing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. A former MMA fighter who transitioned into sports entertainment through WWE's Tough Enough competition, Daria has since built a career that extends well beyond the ring as an actress, entrepreneur, and media host whose story is one of resilience, authenticity, and the courage to forge her own path. Two New Jersey natives. One unforgettable conversation.

    43 min

  2. Apr 15

    Keep Chopping: Coach Greg Schiano on Football, Faith and an Unbreakable Bond

    On this episode of A Cup of bELieve Podcast, host Eric LeGrand sits down with Rutgers Football head coach and one of the most important people in his life, Greg Schiano. A New Jersey native and the winningest coach in Rutgers Football history, Coach Schiano has built a remarkable career in the game of football, but his relationship with Eric LeGrand defines far more than his coaching legacy. When Eric suffered his spinal cord injury on October 16, 2010, Coach Schiano was by his side immediately. And he never left. From being present constantly during Eric's extended hospital stay, to signing him to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a gesture of love and respect, to Coach Schiano and his wife Christy donating $250,000 to name a spinal cord treatment room in Eric's honor, Coach Schiano has shown time and again that some bonds run much deeper than the game. This is their story, in their own words.

    35 min

  3. Apr 8

    Charlotte Flair: One Woman, Two Legacies

    On this episode of A Cup of bELieve Podcast, host Eric LeGrand sits down with WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair, and the woman behind the superstar, Ashley Fliehr. The daughter of legendary WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, Ashley has carved out a legacy entirely her own, becoming a 14-time women's world champion, a two-time Women's Royal Rumble winner (the first woman ever to accomplish that feat) and one of the most decorated performers in the history of sports entertainment. A second-generation wrestler, author, actress, and philanthropist, Ashley's journey from Charlotte, North Carolina, to the top of WWE is a story of resilience, identity, and the courage to step out of a legendary shadow and create one of the greatest legacies in wrestling history.

    24 min

  4. Apr 1

    Mike Breen: The Man Behind the BANG!

    On this episode of A Cup of bELieve Podcast, host Eric LeGrand speaks with Mike Breen, the legendary voice of the NBA. A Fordham University graduate and proud New Yorker, Mike has served as the lead play-by-play announcer for NBA games on ESPN and ABC since 2006, calling the NBA Finals a record 20 times, more than any broadcaster in league history. A Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, three-time Sports Emmy winner, and the signature voice of the New York Knicks on MSG Network, Mike Breen has spent four decades bringing basketball's biggest moments to life, including his iconic "BANG!" call that has become one of the most recognizable phrases in sports broadcasting history.

    43 min

  5. Mar 25

    Ezra Frech: Overly Ambitious, Unrealistic, Maybe Statistically Unlikely Goals

    On this episode of A Cup of bELieve Podcast, host Eric LeGrand speaks with two-time Paralympic gold medalist Ezra Frech. A track and field phenom born with congenital limb differences, Ezra won double gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, claiming the 100 meters and high jump T63 titles within 24 hours, the latter setting a new Paralympic record. A motivational speaker, disability rights advocate, and co-founder of Angel City Sports, Ezra made history at USC as the first above-the-knee amputee recruited to a Division I track program before turning professional with Adidas. At just 20 years old, he is already one of the most compelling figures in the world of sport, and his sights are firmly set on the 2028 Paralympic Games in his hometown of Los Angeles.

    43 min

  6. Mar 18

    Mina Kimes: Be Comfortable Being Yourself

    On this debut episode of A Cup of bELieve Podcast's third season, host Eric LeGrand speaks with award-winning journalist, NFL analyst and Emmy Award winner Mina Kimes. A senior writer and television analyst at ESPN since 2014, Mina has become one of the most respected voices in sports media, hosting The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny, serving as a lead analyst on NFL Live, and appearing regularly on First Take, Get Up, and SportsCenter. A Yale graduate who began her career as an investigative journalist at Fortune and Bloomberg, Mina's path to becoming a premier NFL voice is a story of reinvention, relentless preparation and the power of passion.

    37 min

  7. 03/06/2025

    Peter Berg: I Don’t Want You to Be A Spectator, I Want You to Be A Participant

    On this episode of A Cup of bELieve Podcast, host Eric LeGrand speaks with director, producer, writer and actor Peter Berg. With an incredible directorial resume that includes projects such as Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor, Patriots Day and most recently American Primeval on Netflix, Peter Berg is a New York City native who is globally acclaimed for his incredible versatility and ability to thrive in every aspect of the film industry. A Cup of bELieve Podcast is presented by Teachers Insurance Plan of New Jersey and sponsored by MobilityWorks.

    54 min

  8. 02/27/2025

    Tom Rinaldi: The Magic of Story

    On this episode of A Cup of bELieve Podcast, host Eric LeGrand speaks with legendary sports journalist Tom Rinaldi. A winner of 16 Sports Emmy Awards, 7 Edward R. Murrow Awards, 3 Associated Press Awards and a USA Today Feature-of-the-Year Award, Tom Rinaldi has covered virtually every high-level sports event. Known for his incredible storytelling and powerfully emotional style of reporting, Rinaldi also conducted the first in-person feature with Eric LeGrand for ESPN College GameDay following his injury. A Cup of bELieve Podcast is presented by Teachers Insurance Plan of New Jersey and sponsored by MobilityWorks.

    54 min
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Hosted by entrepreneur, motivational speaker and sports analyst Eric LeGrand, where the former Rutgers Football standout has personal conversations with notable guests across all industries. Presented by Teachers Insurance Plan. Sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and MobilityWorks.

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  • Creator
    A Cup of bELieve Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
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