The Winded Podcast | Sports Talk Interviews and Sports Media Stories

Shamus Sullivan | Sports Talk and Commentary Host
  • 5.0 (4)
  • SPORTS NEWS

The Winded Podcast is a Boston-based sports and culture podcast hosted by Shamus Sullivan. Each episode mixes sports talk, sports media interviews, gambling chatter, and the biggest stories the internet can’t stop talking about. Shamus interviews athletes, sports reporters, content creators, and personalities from across the sports world. Guests share their journeys, behind-the-scenes stories from the sports industry, and how they built careers in sports media, content creation, and athletics. The show also features regular appearances from Liam Sullivan, Aidan Sullivan, and Barrett Mononen for fast-paced conversations about the NFL, NHL, Boston sports, sports betting, internet culture, and trending topics. If you like sports podcasts, athlete interviews, sports media stories, and unfiltered conversations about sports and the internet, The Winded Podcast delivers real conversations with interesting people every week. sports podcast sports interviews sports media podcast athlete interviews sports content creators Boston sports podcast sports betting podcast NFL podcast NHL podcast sports culture podcast

  1. Sammy Smith on Coming Home to Boston, the NWSL, and Building the Boston Legacy

    MAY 1

    Sammy Smith on Coming Home to Boston, the NWSL, and Building the Boston Legacy

    Sammy Smith joins The Winded Podcast to talk about coming home to Massachusetts and signing with the Boston Legacy, the city’s new NWSL expansion team. In this episode, Sammy shares her journey from Hanson, Massachusetts to Boston College, Texas A&M, and professional soccer in Iceland before landing back in Boston on a two-year deal. She opens up about what it means to represent her home region, build something from the ground up with an expansion club, and play in front of Boston fans at Gillette Stadium. We also talk about her success in Iceland, the transition into the NWSL, the culture being built with the Boston Legacy, and why this is such an exciting moment for women’s sports in Boston. Sammy shares thoughts on growing up on the South Shore, the recruiting process, learning through challenges, and what it is like to play against some of the biggest names in women’s soccer. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in women’s soccer, the NWSL, Boston Legacy, women in sports, Boston sports, college soccer, professional soccer overseas, and the growth of women’s sports in New England. Guest links:https://www.instagram.com/sammysmlth/https://www.instagram.com/bostonlegacyfc/

    41 min
  2. Bekah Shininger on Marathon Running, Pacing, Content Creation, and Life as an Ice Girl

    APR 28

    Bekah Shininger on Marathon Running, Pacing, Content Creation, and Life as an Ice Girl

    Bekah Shininger joins The Winded Podcast to talk about her life as a marathon runner, pacer, content creator, and Columbus Blue Jackets ice girl. In this episode, Bekah shares what it takes to pace a marathon, how she helps runners hit major goals, and why building community through running has become such a big part of her journey. She also opens up about balancing endurance sports, social media, and life in the sports world while staying authentic to herself. We also talk about her recent experience pacing the Eugene Marathon, running with asthma, how she built a strong running community online, and what people misunderstand about being an ice girl. Bekah shares insight into marathon preparation, brand partnerships, social media growth, and the mental side of endurance sports. The conversation also covers women in sports, content creation, and the power of showing personality instead of just performance. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in marathon running, pacing, women in sports, social media, endurance training, fitness content, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and building a real community online. Guest links: https://www.instagram.com/bekinreallife/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bekah.marathonrunnergirl

    34 min
  3. Danny Ervin on NIL, Athlete Branding, and the Future of College Sports

    APR 27

    Danny Ervin on NIL, Athlete Branding, and the Future of College Sports

    Danny Ervin joins The Winded Podcast to break down the world of NIL, how it is changing college sports, and what athletes need to understand about branding, authenticity, and long-term opportunity. In this episode, Danny shares his experience as an NIL agent with Red Envelope Sports, clears up common misconceptions about the industry, and explains how athletes can create real value beyond just chasing the biggest dollar amount. We also talk about the transfer portal, athlete branding, social media strategy, financial literacy, and what brands are actually looking for when they partner with college athletes. Danny gives insight into how NIL deals really work, why authenticity matters more than follower count in many cases, and how athletes can position themselves for lasting success both during and after college. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in NIL, college sports, athlete branding, the transfer portal, sports marketing, sports agencies, and the future of college athletics. Guest links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyervin48/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dannyervin48

    27 min
  4. Scott Atwood on Golf Content, Networking, Marketing, and Building a Personal Brand

    APR 20

    Scott Atwood on Golf Content, Networking, Marketing, and Building a Personal Brand

    Scott Atwood joins The Winded Podcast to talk about his recent engagement, his path into marketing, and how he built a strong personal brand through golf content, networking, and authentic online storytelling. In this episode, Scott shares what he has learned from helping small businesses grow, why putting yourself out there matters, and how content can open doors when it is rooted in value and personality. We also get into golf culture, public course reviews, the rise of relatable golf content, and why the weekend golfer is still underserved in the content world. Scott explains his approach to networking, personal branding, business growth, and building content without obsessing over the end goal. The conversation also covers dating, taking chances, New England golf, and the kind of authentic content people actually want to watch. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in golf content, marketing, small business growth, networking, personal branding, entrepreneurship, social media, and building an audience through authenticity. Guest links:Instagram: @scotttatwoodTwitter/X: @scotttatwoodTikTok: @scotttatwoodYouTube: @scotttatwood

    38 min
  5. Hilary Asher on Figure Skating, Coaching, Mental Health, and the Dallas Stars Ice Girls

    APR 15

    Hilary Asher on Figure Skating, Coaching, Mental Health, and the Dallas Stars Ice Girls

    Hilary Asher joins The Winded Podcast to share her journey from competitive figure skating to coaching and working as an ice girl for the Dallas Stars. In this episode, Hilary talks about the physical and mental demands of figure skating, what it takes to compete at a high level, and how her experiences on the ice shaped the way she now teaches and mentors others. We also dive into the transition from athlete to coach, the importance of mental health in sports, and the lessons she learned through years of training, competition, and performance. Hilary explains the foundations of skating technique, how figure skating skills can help hockey players, and why support systems and healthy environments matter so much in athlete development. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in figure skating, coaching, mental health in sports, the Dallas Stars, ice girls, skating technique, hockey training, and the long-term lessons that come from life on the ice. Guest links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h1lls.ash/Coaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillswithhillsLinktree: https://linktr.ee/hilaryasher?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=0a641d25-681d-4494-9497-b37f93c40849

    48 min
  6. Brandon Clay on Boston Radio, Country Music, and the Rise of the Genre in New England

    APR 13

    Brandon Clay on Boston Radio, Country Music, and the Rise of the Genre in New England

    Brandon Clay joins The Winded Podcast to talk about his rise in Boston radio, the growth of country music in New England, and what makes the genre connect with so many different listeners today. In this episode, Brandon shares his perspective on how country music has evolved, why it has become such a force in Boston, and what he has learned from working in radio and live entertainment. We also get into his favorite artists, memorable concert experiences, the role social media plays in music discovery, and why radio still matters in a city like Boston. Brandon shares stories from his career, thoughts on the country music community, and insight for anyone interested in music, broadcasting, and entertainment. This episode is perfect for fans of country music, Boston radio, concerts, music discovery, live entertainment, and the changing music scene in New England. Guest links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrandonclay/

    56 min
  7. Abbi Sine on Texas Tech Soccer, Resilience, and Life as a D1 Athlete

    APR 9

    Abbi Sine on Texas Tech Soccer, Resilience, and Life as a D1 Athlete

    Abbi Sine joins The Winded Podcast to talk about her journey from youth soccer standout to Division 1 athlete at Texas Tech. In this episode, Abbi shares what it takes to compete at a high level in women’s college soccer, how national team experience helped shape her game, and what she has learned through the challenges of injuries, transitions, and growth as an athlete. We also discuss the realities of being a female college athlete, the importance of faith and family support, and Abbi’s interest in sports broadcasting and media beyond the field. She opens up about resilience, defending with confidence, representing your team with pride, and balancing ambition with the demands of college athletics. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in women’s soccer, college athletics, sports broadcasting, female athletes, Texas Tech, the U.S. Youth National Team pathway, injury recovery, and the mindset it takes to succeed in high-level sports. Guest links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbi_sine/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbi.sineWebsite: https://tabithasine.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnWfBqVOZNvv1MQgo9V5WlcazH70IKwSZuKs-dR6FAwsY0q0fb_Qv0M8o9h1k_aem__ZxZ1vfSyo8qI9z4LYTEPQ

    32 min
  8. How Olivia Wall Visited All 32 NHL Arenas While Still in College

    APR 7

    How Olivia Wall Visited All 32 NHL Arenas While Still in College

    Olivia Wall joins The Winded Podcast to share how she visited all 32 NHL arenas while still in college, turning a dream hockey fan goal into a memorable travel journey. In this episode, Olivia talks about how she planned arena trips, managed costs, built connections with fans and teams, and created unforgettable experiences along the way. We also dive into her favorite NHL environments, the best arena atmospheres, budget-friendly travel strategies for hockey fans, and the moments that made the journey special, including meeting Trevor Zegras. Olivia shares what she learned from traveling across the league, how being a Ducks fan shaped her path, and why hockey travel can be about much more than just the game. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in NHL arenas, hockey travel, sports travel tips, fan experiences, Trevor Zegras, and planning affordable bucket-list sports trips. Guest links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviawall77/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oliviawall77

    29 min
See All (65)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

The Winded Podcast is a Boston-based sports and culture podcast hosted by Shamus Sullivan. Each episode mixes sports talk, sports media interviews, gambling chatter, and the biggest stories the internet can’t stop talking about. Shamus interviews athletes, sports reporters, content creators, and personalities from across the sports world. Guests share their journeys, behind-the-scenes stories from the sports industry, and how they built careers in sports media, content creation, and athletics. The show also features regular appearances from Liam Sullivan, Aidan Sullivan, and Barrett Mononen for fast-paced conversations about the NFL, NHL, Boston sports, sports betting, internet culture, and trending topics. If you like sports podcasts, athlete interviews, sports media stories, and unfiltered conversations about sports and the internet, The Winded Podcast delivers real conversations with interesting people every week. sports podcast sports interviews sports media podcast athlete interviews sports content creators Boston sports podcast sports betting podcast NFL podcast NHL podcast sports culture podcast

Information

You Might Also Like