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Nashville Game Changers

Nashville Game Changers

Written by: WZTV
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Nashville isn’t just the Music City—it’s a rising powerhouse in the sports world, filled with inspiring stories that go far beyond the game. Nashville Game Changers, hosted by Emmy-winning sports reporter Jill Jelnick, takes you inside the lives of the city’s most influential sports figures from teams like the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, and around the SEC. From career-defining moments to personal challenges, fitness routines, and favorite Nashville hot spots, this podcast offers fans an all-access pass to their favorite sports stars. Each episode goes beyond the game, exploring how these athletes give back to the community, navigate the pressures of the public eye, and embrace leadership in one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports cities.Sinclair Broadcast Group Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Former Preds star Ryan Johansen on retiring from the NHL, becoming a dad, and why he still has Pekka Rinne’s jock strap

    Former Preds star Ryan Johansen on retiring from the NHL, becoming a dad, and why he still has Pekka Rinne’s jock strap
    Jul 15 2026
    In this episode, former Nashville Predators star Ryan Johansen opens up about retiring after 14 years in the NHL and why it was “not a difficult” decision. Johansen looks back on his seven-plus years in Nashville and discusses his favorite memories with the franchise, what made the 2017 Stanley Cup Final team so special, and why he has Pekka Rinne’s signed jock strap. Johansen also reflects on being a dad and how youth hockey is becoming increasingly popular in Nashville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • American Idol star Kimberley Locke on leading Girls on the Run, growing up in Nashville, and her favorite Idol memories

    American Idol star Kimberley Locke on leading Girls on the Run, growing up in Nashville, and her favorite Idol memories
    Jul 8 2026
    In this episode, former American Idol contestant Kimberley Locke opens up about being the executive director of Girls on the Run Middle Tennessee and what inspired her to help lead the next generation of young girls. Locke discusses the various programs of the non-profit and how the goal is not only to encourage girls to run, but also to make an impact at a critical age when confidence and physical activity decline. Locke also reflects on her time with "American Idol" and her favorite memories from season two of the iconic show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Girls flag football coaches on the growth of the sport, 2028 Olympics, and why girls can be easier to coach than boys

    Girls flag football coaches on the growth of the sport, 2028 Olympics, and why girls can be easier to coach than boys
    Jun 18 2026
    In this episode, Tennessee girls' flag football coaches Malek Holman and Thomas Porter open up about the rapid growth of the sport and why it’s quickly taking over Tennessee. Holman, who plays flag football himself, is the head coach of the Lady Blaze flag football team at Blackman High School and discusses the differences between high school flag football and the flag football that will be played in the 2028 Olympics. Porter opens up about leading the first-ever all-girls Tennessee flag football camp and how the sport will hopefully open up more doors for girls at the middle school, high school, and college levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
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