The Giving Game

By Sophia Whitesell

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Episodes: 27

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No stats. No highlights. No sports talk. Just what athletes are doing when the cameras are off.

Host Sophia Whitesell, a night-shift nurse and single mom known as "the Giving Gangster," sits down with athletes from every level of the game to talk about the one thing nobody asks them about: the causes they've built foundations to fight for.

Ben Zobrist. Sergio Garcia. Martin Gramatica. Dave Dravecky. Kareem Rush. They've all played the game. Here, they play a different one.

You'll hear the real stories behind building homes for wounded veterans, supporting kids who need a shot, and what it actually takes to make a difference. Then you'll find out exactly how you can be part of it, no gala ticket or silent auction required.

Because giving back shouldn't be exclusive. It should be trendy.

New episodes weekly. #MakeGivingTrendy


Episode Date
Bite Like A Man: The Olympic Boxer Who Fought the Scale and Won | Danny O'Connor
Oct 23, 2026
Every Stage Is A Platform: B. Taylor On Sports, Service and Music
Oct 16, 2026
Rescue Dogs, Second Chances & #LovePup with Jess McClain | The Giving Game Ep. 23
Oct 09, 2026
Love Makes Room: Anthony Trucks on Foster Care, Identity & Becoming More
Oct 02, 2026
Former NBA Point Guard C.J. Watson on Family, Legacy & the Quiet Storm Foundation
Sep 25, 2026
"We Don't Cure Cancer, We Cure Bad Days": Kelyn Rowe & Erik Rees on the Jessie Rees Foundation
Sep 18, 2026
Former NFL Running Back Terron Ward on Mentorship, Scholarships & the Wardboy Project
Sep 11, 2026
Former NBA Player Kareem Rush on Building University Heritage Group and Giving Back to NIL Athletes
Sep 04, 2026
Super Bowl Champion Martin Gramatica on Building Mortgage-Free Homes for Wounded Veterans
Aug 28, 2026
Gary Forbes on Playing in the NBA with Type 1 Diabetes and Building The Sole Survivors
Aug 21, 2026
Sergio Garcia on Family, Giving Back & Building FORE Kids ATX in Austin
Aug 14, 2026
Stephen Piscotty on Losing His Mom to ALS and Turning Grief Into the ALS Cure Project
Aug 07, 2026
Gamifying Giving: Ryan Beckmann on Hero Picks and Reinventing How America Donates
Aug 01, 2026
Alex & Alyssa Highsmith on Fighting Food Insecurity, Faith & Building a Foundation Together
Jul 31, 2026
Jennifer George on Building Girls Basketball Worldwide, Athlete Identity & Life After Sports
Jul 25, 2026
MMA Fighter Justin Wren on Addiction, Recovery & Fighting for Congo's Forgotten Pygmy Tribe
Jul 17, 2026
Soccer as a Tool for Social Change: Dr. Hajar Abulfazl's Inspiring Journey
Jul 10, 2026
From Navy to NASCAR: Jesse Iwuji's Journey of Giving
Jul 06, 2026
From the Field to the Community: Laurence Maroney's Mental Health Mission
Jun 26, 2026
Hope in the Hardest Moments: Dave Dravecky’s Incredible Journey
Jun 19, 2026
The Hidden Struggles of Athletes and How to Overcome Them with Ben Zobrist
Jun 12, 2026
Baseball, Badges & Purpose with Matt Stone
Jun 07, 2026
Griffin Pinkow - More Than What You See
May 30, 2026
Changing The World Through A Swing: Isaac Sekulima
May 27, 2026
Why Travel Ball Is Killing Community Sports | Tyson Ross on The Giving Game
May 15, 2026
From Green Beret to NFL: Nate Boyer on Purpose Beyond the Uniform
May 08, 2026
Welcome to The Giving Game
May 04, 2026