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Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast, where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include local sports figures, government officials, small business owner and figures within the Special Olympics movement
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Dec 22, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week Charles, Erin and Mike wrap up Season 4 a jam-packed Holiday episode! They also celebrate this being the 75th episode since the relaunch of the podcast. As always we have a pro sports update and we play another Christmas themed lightning round! And of course we round things out with a quote and question of the week.

Dec 8, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week Charles, Erin, Ali and Mike talk about the end of another Special Olympics sports season (including how Mike's team fared at Gillette Stadium), all the goings on with Special Olympics Massachusetts, a Pro Sports update (with a little baseball talk!), and we play this week's Chrsitmas themed lightning round! Find out who would rather wear a christmas sweater andwho would rather get dressed up "fancy"! And of course we round things out with a quote and question of the week. 

Nov 17, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week Charles, Erin, Ali and Mike talk about their Thanksgiving plans and their go-to food items. There is also some more talk about the flag football teams playing at Gillette Stadium for the State Championships this weekend, including Mike's team! And as always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Nov 9, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week Charles, Erin, Ali and Mike recap the State Soccer Cup and discuss (and banter) about some flag football teams that are going to Gillette Stadium for the State Championships, including Mike's team! They also get into the Celtics/Bruins hype and the Revs being out of the playoffs. And as always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Oct 27, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week Charles, Erin, Ali and Mike discuss the culmination of the Special Olympics Fall sports season, some flag football teams have punched their tickets to Gillette Stadium for the State Championships, including one team of particular interest to our hosts. Boston's teams are all on a bit of a high with the Revs heading to the playoffs, Bruins starting the season historically well, and new Celtics players tip off the season on a high. As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Oct 13, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week Charles, Erin, Ali and Mike recap all of the Special Olympics Fall sports standings, discuss the troubles of the Patriots and the excitement over the B's and C's. As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Sep 29, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week Charles, Erin and Mike discuss what to look forward to in the Fall for Special Olympics, women's sports coming to Boston and National Coffee Day! As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Sep 15, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin and Mike discuss what to look forward to in the Fall for Special Olympics and the NFL season week 1. As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Aug 31, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin and Mike discuss what to look forward to in the Fall for Special Olympics and the NFL season starting up soon.  They also celebrate Mike's birthday. As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Aug 19, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Mike and Charles discuss what's going on in Special Olympics including this weekend's Tournament of Champions (Mike is playing softball) and the Revolution Unified upcoming trip to Nashville. They also talk about all that is going on in the pro-sports world including Patriots Pre-Seaosn, the dog days of the baseball season (at least for Red Sox and Yankees fans!) and the upciming FIFA Women's World Cup final!! As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Aug 4, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Mike and Erin discuss what's going on in Special Olympics as the end of summer quickly approaches. They also talk about all that is going on in the pro-sports world including the madness of the FIFA Women's World Cup!! As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Jul 21, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin Mike and Charles talk to Hall of Fame athlete, Amanda Church. They also talk about all that is going on in the pro-sports world including the start of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup!! As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Jul 7, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin and Mike hold down the fort while Charles is on vacation. They talk about summer sports seasons picking up as well as the all-star breaks in the pro sports realm. As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Jun 23, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike talk all about the first ever Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games WEEK! They also discuss the Red Sox sweeping the Yankees and of course, as always the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Jun 8, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week has been a busy week leading up to Summer Games weekend. On Monday, 3 new members of the Special Olympics Massachusetts community were inducted into the Special Olympics Massachusetts Hall of Fame. Mike caught up with all three of them after the ceremony!

May 26, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike talk all about Spring season at Special Olympics Massachusetts and Summer Games quickly approaching. They also discuss the Celtics hanging on in the NBA Playoffs and of course, as always the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

May 12, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike talk all about Spring season at Special Olympics Massachusetts and Summer Games quickly approaching. They also discuss the sad ending to the Bruins historic season and Celtics forcing a Game 7 against Philadelphia. Of course, as always the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Apr 28, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike discuss the busy months at Special Olympics MA. They talk all about Bruins and Celtics in the playoffs, and of course the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Apr 14, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike discuss the upcoming Boston Marathon, Bruins and Celtics playoffs and the Red Sox tough start to the season. The crew also talks all about everything happening with Special Olympics MA, and of course the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Apr 1, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike talk baseball Opening Day, March Madness and all things Special Olympics The crew also talks all Boston sports and as always, the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Mar 17, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike celebrate St. Patrick's Day and have a fun-filled episode covering topics from Special Olympics to March Madness. The crew also talks all Boston sports and as always, the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Mar 3, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike welcome James Day Keith to the podcast. He tells us all about life as a Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete as well has his experience working on the movie Champions that comes out in theaters March 10th! The crew also talks all Boston sports and everything going on at Special Olympics Massachusetts! And as always, the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Feb 18, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin, and Mike talk all Boston sports and everything going on at Special Olympics Massachusetts! And as always, the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Feb 3, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin, Mike and Charles talk all Boston sports as well as Tom Brady announcing his retirement for the second time. Of course, we update you with what's going on in the world of Special Olympics and as always the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

Jan 20, 2023

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

This week, Ali, Erin, Mike and Charles welcome Mike's little cousin Tessa to the podcast. She talks about her experience playing quarterback for her football team of all boys! Of course, we also have the always entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

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