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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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Nov 15, 2024

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 Mike, Erin, Ali and Charles recap the Flag Football and Soccer State Tournaments and touch on some pro sports as well.  With a Thanksgiving themed Lightning Round, quote and question of the week we are counting down the days until Turkey Day!

Nov 3, 2024

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 Mike, Erin, Ali and Charles talk the state soccer championships happening this weekend as well as tease who is going to Gillette next weekend for the Flag Football State Tournament. During the pro sports update, Erin cries about her NY sports teams... just kidding! But she was definitely close. And there is even a spooky edition of the Lighting Round with Lumene!

Oct 19, 2024

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 Mike, Erin, and Charles update you on the Flag Football standings and the first league playoff results, soccer community play, golf, over the edge, Boston Marathon, and all the Special Olympics things. Birthday girl, Lumene brings the heat with the lightning round, and the question of the week gets us talking about teeth, apparently... you'll have to listen to find out what that even means.... 

Oct 6, 2024

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 Mike, Ali, and Charles update you on the Flag Football standings heading into the final weeks of the regular season, the lackluster performances of our Boston sports teams while New York seems to be thriving! (Thankfully Erin will have to wait a few weeks to rub it in Mike's face ;) ) We have some tough questions to ponder in the lightning round with Lumene, and the question of the week gets us talking about what movie or TV show we could all cameo in... you'll have to listen to find out where we think we should make out Hollywood debuts! 

Sep 21, 2024

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 Mike, Erin, Ali and Charles talk about Special Olympics fall sports leagues, the Xtra Mile 2025 Boston Marathon team application is live! We have some tough questions to ponder in the lightning round with Lumene, and the question of the week gets us talking about the thing(s) we fear the most... You'll have to listen to find out what spooky business we get up to! 

 
Sep 7, 2024

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 the podcast sees the band back together. Mike, Erin, Ali and Charles talk about Special Olympics fall sports leagues, the gold state final right around the corner, NFL season kickoff, and some motivation from a guy we call Billy! We have some tough questions to ponder in the lightning round with Lumene, and the question of the week brings out the best or maybe worst in us... You'll have to listen to find out 

 
Aug 23, 2024

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 the podcast while Charles is in the Berkshires for vacation, Mike, Erin and Ali hold down the fort! They talk about Special Olympics fall sports on the horizon, the Patriots, Red Sox and more! Then we laugh our way through the lightning round with Lumene, and have the Quote and question of the week! 

Aug 9, 2024

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 the podcast Mike, Erin, Charles and Ali will provide you with information, motivation and of course, the laughs! They talk about summer sports, pro sports & more! Then we laugh our way through the lightning round with Lumene, and have the Quote and question of the week! 

Jul 26, 2024

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 the podcast celebrates Ali's birthday and Erin becoming an aunt. They also talk some soccer, baseball and football. Then we laugh our way through the lightning round with Lumene, and have the Quote and question of the week! 

Jul 12, 2024

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, Charles, Erin and Mike are all back from their various vacations and leave off right where they left off with their typical shenanigans. Although Special Olympics summer sports are light right now there are plenty of sports takes and humor in this episode. Finally, all three of our favorite segments, the lightning round (with Lumene), Quote and question of the week! 

Jun 22, 2024

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 while Ali, Charles and Mike wrap up Summer Games week sharing highlights from the Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Law Enforcement Final Leg Torch Run, Opening Ceremonies, and the weekend of competition at Harvard University's Athletic Complex. The Celtics won the NBA Championship and we discuss their legacy as the franchise with the most Championships in the league. Finally, all three of our favorite segments, the lightning round (with Lumene), Quote and question of the week! 

Jun 11, 2024

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 while Erin, Ali, Charles and Lumene are busy with Summer Games Week - Mike takes the reigns and interviews the 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees. 

May 24, 2024

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 & Ali update us all about Special Olympics Summer Games and the Torch Run Final Leg. Mike updates us on th Celtics and the PWHL Boston team's playoff runs. As always, Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round and we have the entertaining quote and question of the week!

May 10, 2024

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 updates us all about Special Olympics Spring Sports and upcoming Summer Games in June. Mike and Erin get into the Celtics and Bruins playoff runs and the PWHL Boston team winning Game 1 of the semi-finals. As always Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round and we have the entertaining quote and question of the week!

Apr 26, 2024

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 & Mike update us on all we need to know about what is coming up with Special Olympics. They recap Boston Marathon weekend and the excitement over Drake Maye and the NFL draft as well as the B's and C's in playoff-mode. As always Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round and we have the entertaining quote and question of the week!

Apr 12, 2024

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, Charles, Erin & Mike update us on all we need to know about Special Olympics, Boston Marathon weekend and all of the Boston sports news including UCONN's back-to-back Men's College Basketball titles, the buzz around the Women's tournament and two local teams making the Frozen Four. As always Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round and we have the entertaining quote and question of the week!

Mar 29, 2024

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.

MLB Opening Day, State Bowling and Basketball tournaments... this can only mean one thing: Spring is upon us. Ali, Charles, Erin & Mike update us on all we need to know about Special Olympics, the Polar Plunge fundraising reaching $1M and all of the Boston sports news. As always Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round and we have the entertaining quote and question of the week!

Mar 15, 2024

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 the gang is all back together for a fun-filled Irish-themed episode. Ali and Charles update us on all we need to know about Special Olympics and the Road to a Million and Mike and Erin deliver the sports update touching on the extremely hot Boston Celtics. As always and Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round and we have the entertaining quote and question of the week.

Mar 1, 2024

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 is away at the State Alpine Ski Tournament while Ali, Erin and Mike hold down the fort. Ali gives us our Special Olympics update on winter sports and the Road to a Million. Mike and Erin deliver the sports update and Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round!

Feb 16, 2024

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 Erin, Ali and Mike talk about ALL the things going on at Special Olympics Massachusetts right now, from winter sports leagues to the Road to a Million. Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us a belated Valentine's Day-themed Lightning Round and as always our pro sports update, quote and question of the week.

Feb 4, 2024

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 Erin, Mike and Charles chat with 30 year special Olympics Massachusetts Veteran, Terry Keilty about the early days of Unfied Sports, who inspired her and mentored her over the years and what is needed to make Massachusetts even more inclusive in the future. Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us a Super Bowl-themed Lightning Round so listen for our hosts predictions for the Big Game! But as always we kick things off with a Special Olympics update and a check-in on our local pro sports teams. 

Jan 19, 2024

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 Erin, Ali, Mike and Charles are all reunited again for the first time in the new year. They talk about the cold weather that has taken over the northeast and what our favorite parts of snow days are! As always we have a pro sports update and Lumene brings us the lightning round! And of course we round things out with a quote and question of the week.

Jan 5, 2024

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 Erin, Ali and Mike kick off season 5 of the podcast! They recap their holidays and talk about the snow storm coming this weekend. As always we have a pro sports update and Lumene brings us the lightning round! And of course we round things out with a quote and question of the week.

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