Episode 211 – I’ve been busy at work, and that means I have some fun sports updates I want to share with you. Let me tell you about Sports City USA and all the latest things like women’s sports, more Banana Ball, and football x3.
For part 2 of our FIFA World Cup chat we keep the conversation going about some of the questions we’re hearing. Tickets, volunteering, teams, and more. Check it out for a little FAQ part 2! Resources: FIFA World Cup Website: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026 FIFA Ticket Information: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/tickets
With less than a year to go before FIFA World Cup 26, the countdown clock has started and so have the questions. In the 2-part series we tackle a few questions like ‘What is the World Cup?”, “When is it?”, “Where is it?”, “What’s happening in Dallas, in Frisco?”. Resources: FIFA World Cup 2026 website Key Details: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/fifa-world-cup-2026-hosts-cities-dates-usa-mexico-canada Ticket Info: https://www.fifa.com/en/tickets Dallas 26: https://www.dallasfwc26.com
In episode 208 of Hustle and Pro we sit down with Texas Legends President Malcolm Farmer to talk about how the team wins beyond the court. The Legends were just named the 2024-25 NBA G-League Franchise of the Year. It’s the second time the Frisco franchise earned the top spot, and Malcolm tells us how they stay innovative on game day and impactful in the community. Resources: Texas Legends: https://texas.gleague.nba.com | IG: https://www.instagram.com/texaslegends/ NBA G-League: https://gleague.nba.com | IG: https://www.instagram.com/nbagleague/
Episode 207 – Hustle and Pro – Kahlyl McClain takes fitness next level yall. He wants to compete, and he leaves no stone unturned to deliver the best of himself on stage, as a boxing coach, and as a personal trainer. Thanks for Rumble Boxing for giving us the studio for a few minutes (pardon the echo!). Best of luck to Kahlyl as he makes a run to go pro. Mindset + Muscle. Resources: FitKamp101 IG: https://www.instagram.com/fit_kamp101/ Rumble Boxing IG: https://www.instagram.com/rumbleboxingsouthmckinney/ TuliaMD IG: https://www.instagram.com/tuliamd/
Episode 206 – Join us as we get a few minutes with Frisco RoughRiders starting pitcher Ben Anderson. We talk about his return to the Riders, recovery and comebacks, and even his twin brother who’s also playing. Enjoy this episode with Ben Anderson. Resources: Frisco RoughRiders: Website: https://www.milb.com/frisco Ben Anderson Roster Bio: https://www.milb.com/player/ben-anderson-670391 Texas Rangers: https://www.mlb.com/rangers
After two seasons of surgery and rehab stints to get healthy, Texas Rangers pitcher Avery Weems is back. He’s with the Frisco RoughRiders as the 2025 season starts, and we got a few minutes to talk about his fall league action, off season wedding, and more. Resources: Frisco RoughRiders: Website: https://www.milb.com/frisco Avery Weems Roster Bio: https://www.milb.com/player/avery-weems-686830 Texas Rangers: https://www.mlb.com/rangers
Hustle & Pro – Episode 204-Meet Michael Collodi, an FC Dallas Goalkeeper who recently got his first MLS start for the club. Get a quick overview of the FCD season so far, six games in. Plus, get a peek into the kickoff of the construction happening at Toyota Stadium. Resources: Toyota Stadium Renovations: https://newtoyotastadium.com/ Michael Collodi Bio: https://www.fcdallas.com/players/michael-collodi-x6268/ FC Dallas: https://www.fcdallas.com
Resources: Frisco VFW 8273: https://friscovfw.org/ Fairways Fore Freedom Veterans Charity Golf Classic April 16, 2025 PGA HOPE: https://www.pgareach.org/pgahope Merging Vets & Players | MVP: https://vetsandplayers.org The Trails Golf Club: https://www.thetrailsoffriscogc.com
Episode 201 – Meet Brandon Williams, Dallas Mavs and Texas Legends two-way player. BWill talks about adversity and leadership as he looks towards getting that championship season underway. Resources: Texas Legends: website | IG | Facebook Dallas Mavericks: website | IG | Facebook Brandon Williams: Bio | IG @thebwill2
To celebrate the 200th episode of Hustle and Pro we bring out the best. Frisco Chief of Police, David Shilson, sits down with us to talk sports. We learn who Shilson roots for, coaches for, and what being in Sports City USA means to him. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed getting to learn about Chief Shilson’s sports side. THANKS FOR LISTENING. This podcast show evolved from my sports writing assignments years ago. I do it because I get to talk about sports, learn about sports, and share about sports. And, I’m happy you are […]
We talk to Dallas Trinity FC and Frisco native Gracie Brian in this episode. From coaches to state championship memories, see what makes this soccer player motivated to be the hardest worker on the field. Dallas Trinity FC: https://www.dallastrinityfc.com | IG https://www.instagram.com/dallastrinityfc/Dallas Trinity FC plays in the USL Super League, a professional women’s soccer league that kicked off in August 2024. They play home matches at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium. Gracie Brian’s Bio: https://www.dallastrinityfc.com/roster/gracie-brian/ | Gracie Brian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graciebriann/
Episode 198 – Meet Jazian Gortman, Dallas Mavs / Texas Legends Guard from Columbia, South Carolina. We chat with JGort about Overtime Elite and his position with the Mavs organization. Resources: Texas Legends: Website | IG: https://www.instagram.com/texaslegends/ Legends 2024-25 Schedule: https://texas.gleague.nba.com/schedule?month=11 Dallas Mavericks: https://www.mavs.com Mavs 2024-25 Schedule: https://www.mavs.com/schedule/full-schedule/ Jazian Gortman Bio: https://www.mavs.com/team/roster/jazian_gortman/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaygort1/?hl=en
Heard of 75 Hard? Me too and it’s hard, too hard. So, I ‘mod’ified it to give myself a fighting chance to finish the dang thing. In this episode I’m your host and your guest talking about my latest lifestyle reset…my DIY 75 MOD. This means a gallon of water a day (nothing else – no coffee, no alcohol), a 45 minute workout a day, at least 10 pages of a non-fiction paper book a day, a progress picture a day, and clean eating/no ultra processed foods – all for a stretch of 85 days including 10 grace days in […]
In Episode 196 we revisit our bearded friend from Episode 158, Chris Buccambuso. This time we have behind-the-scenes access at Toyota Stadium during Star Wars Night at FC Dallas. Watch (don’t just listen!) Chris and the crew as they run in-stadium PA (Public Address), music, and video boards. Resources: Chris Bussambuso aka Voice Behind the Beard | LinkedIn FC Dallas: Website
In Hustle and Pro episode 195, FC Dallas homegrown Nolan Norris talks about his time in the FCD Academy, with North Texas Soccer Club, on the FCD first team in Frisco, and the US Men’s U19 and U20 National teams. Nolan Norris Bio: https://www.fcdallas.com/players/nolan-norris/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/nolancnorris/ FC Dallas Website: https://www.fcdallas.com USMNT IG: https://www.instagram.com/usmnt/
Episode 194: I’ve been wanting to sit down with Chuck on an episode of Hustle and Pro for years. We finally made it happen after we’ve been working together at Visit Frisco for well over a year now. You can tell, we have fun. Get to know Chuck Brakes – his basketball background, his children and grandchildren, his background working in sports, why everyone in sports in Frisco seems to know this dude, and more. Resources: Chuck Brakes: Bio on Visit Frisco | LinkedIn | Instagram @coachbigchuckjr Sports Academy at The Star: Website | IG @officialsportsacademy Visit Frisco: Website | […]
Hustle and Pro – Episode 193 – RoughRiders pitcher Ryan Garcia talks to Kelly about his time at UCLA, getting drafted into the Rangers organization, and his time pitching with the Frisco RoughRiders. Resources: Frisco RoughRiders: Website Ryan Garcia: Bio | IG @ryan_garcia__ UCLA Baseball: Website
Episode 192 – Tarini Bhoga won the 5A girls state championship in 2024, her senior year. And, she’s headed to play at UT Arlington in August. In this episode we learn a little about this dual sport athlete, her mindset, and her future. Resources: Centennial High School Athletics: https://www.friscoisd.org/departments/athletics/homeUT Arlington Women’s Golf: https://utamavs.com/sports/womens-golf
Episode 191 – This episode is tough. It uncovers the pain of teenage girls and their experience with their basketball coach reaching back to the 1990s. We read through the March 2024 Texas Monthly article “A Coach Pleaded Guilty to Charges Related to Sexually Harassing Athletes—Yet He’s Still Working With Young Girls” by Alexandra Samuels and Dan Solomon. My friends are some of the victims. It hurts to know what they went through and the pain they’ve held onto into adulthood. The families of the victims in this article have gotten together to help talk about action they can take […]