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Sports and Stars

Sports and Stars

Written by: Alexis Levi
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The worlds of sports and showbiz collide! Featuring in-depth chats with top athletes, entertainers, and industry insiders - all with a Las Vegas twist.© 2026 Alexis Levi Art
Episodes
  • Marilyn Crawford Shares Her Journey From Hollywood Events to Global Impact and the Next American Sports Pro Program
    May 31 2026

    Alexis Levi interviews Marilyn Crawford, highlighting her diverse career in entertainment, sports, and the music industry. Marilyn discusses her creation of events like "Harlem to Hollywood" and "Tinseltown to Gotham," honoring notable figures such as Clarence Thomas and Quincy Jones. She shares her experience at Harvard, her integration of schools in South Carolina, and her significant global events, including a project in Cameroon. Marilyn also talks about her involvement in the Next American Sports Pro program, aimed at training young athletes in sports and business. The program will feature tryouts and events in Las Vegas, with significant local and international benefits.

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    28 mins
  • From Overseas Courts to the NBA Sideline: Tyler Larson Joins Mom Alexis Levi to Recount His Seven-Year Pro Career, Two ACL Comebacks, Golden State Warriors Experience, and Community-First Coaching Philosophy at the University of Utah
    Mar 29 2026

    Alexis Levi interviews her son Tyler Larson about his seven-year professional basketball career overseas (Latvia, Hungary, Lithuania, Belgium, Italy, Russia), overcoming two ACL injuries at University of South Dakota to become conference rebounding leader and first-team selection, transitioning to coaching roles with Golden State Warriors/Santa Cruz Warriors where he worked with Steph Curry and Steve Kerr, then joining University of Utah as assistant coach/director of player personnel under former college coach Craig Smith, winning a Community Service Award for extensive outreach work including partnering with Team Impact to support a young cancer patient, emphasizing basketball as a lifestyle requiring role model responsibility and community engagement.

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    30 mins
  • Championing Generosity in Sports: Alexis Levi and Roy Kessel Advance Philanthropy, Social Impact, and Athlete-Driven Community Change
    Nov 30 2025

    Alexis Levi discusses sports philanthropy with Roy Kessel, founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. Roy shares his background in sports business and the network's mission to support athletes and sports organizations in community service. They highlight a Super Bowl event addressing food insecurity and the importance of living generously. Roy emphasizes the network's annual conference in Chicago, featuring keynotes from Lee Steinberg and Kevin Martinez, focusing on social entrepreneurship and youth sports engagement. Alexis and Roy discuss the network's local impact and the significance of athletes giving back post-career.

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    19 mins
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