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!
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!
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!
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!
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 celebrate 50 episodes and reflect on the past 3 seasons. They talk all things Special Olympics and Massachusetts sports. They also talk about the holidays and spending time with family. Of course, we also have the always entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!
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 things Spacial Olympics and Massachusetts sports. They also talk about the holidays and spending time with family. Of course, we also have the always entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!
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 things Spacial Olympics and Massachusetts sports. Everyone recaps their Thanksgivings and Erin discusses her experience at the World Cup. Be sure to stick around for the always entertaining Lightning Round and Question of the Week!
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 and Mike talk all things Spacial Olympics and Massachusetts sports. We have two atheltes heading to Special Olympics USA training camp, we'll discuss last week's state Flag Football Tournament at Gillette Stadium - and find out how Mike's Seven Hills team fared. Be sure to stick around for a Thanksgiving-themed Lightning Round and Question of the Week!
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 and Mike welcome a newcomer, Ali Phaneuf to the podcast. Erin is off for a couple of weeks covering the USMNT at the World Cup in Qatar. We discuss a ton of upcoming events with Special Olympics, talk sports - including a Special Olympics response to the Boston Bruins' controversial signing and release from last week. We get particularly passionate during the Lightning Round talking Thanksgiving sides, and bite sized chicken! The show wraps up with the Quote and Question of the Week.
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 put a halloween spin on all aspects of the show - find out what their costume theme is! They talk sports per usual and everything else happening in the Special Olympics world! And as always, the Lightning Round featuring Lumene in a Bear costume, Quote and Question of the week. Don't miss it! Happy Halloween Everyone!
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 talk about sports per usual and everything else happening in the Special Olympics world! And as always, the Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the week. Don't miss it!
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 welcome New England Revolution Unified Player, Radley Theolien to discuss his experience with the Revs. They also talk about sports & more happenings in the Special Olympics world! And as always, the Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the week. Don't miss it!
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 Kelley host the show on his own while Charles and Erin are on the road at State an USA Games events. Mike shares some updates on Pro sports, Special Olympics events.
This week, Mike, Charles and Erin speak with Rachel Barcelon, an Autisn self-advocate who is brekaing barriers in the pageant world as the first contestant with Autism in Miss Florida's history. We'll also discuss the Bruins and Celtics playoff prospects, the red sox early season strugles, and the NFL Draft. Don't miss the Lightning Round with Lumene 'Lightning' Montissol.
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, Charles and Erin discuss their busted brackets, NFL free agency & the MLB lockout ending. We also dive into what's happening in Special Olympics, the Celtics hosting a Special Olympics Night and as always our super entertaining lightning round. Don't miss it!
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.
Join us for the Play Unified Podcast as Mike and Charles talk sports, Special Olympics and share an interview with Mark Fleming of Equally Fit in Tampa Florida.
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 owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.
As the Special Olympics Movement reaches its 50th anniversary, Special Olympics Massachusetts Champions for 50 will be highlighting 50 partnerships between Special Olympics athletes and community leaders – including corporations, small businesses, financial institutions, and professional sports teams. Each Unified partnership will strengthen their legacy of building a more inclusive community with a commitment to raise critical funds and increase awareness of Special Olympics here in the commonwealth.
John Hancock and Special Olympics athlete, Greg Schwartz are Champions for 50. Over the next two years, John Hancock has committed 50 Boston Marathon bibs to Special Olympics Massachusetts. Greg Schwartz has committed to running the 2017 Boston Marathon – a feat he accomplished in 2015. Together, John Hancock and Schwartz will raise critical funds to expand access to athletic training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities while increasing public awareness through the most prestigious running event in New England.
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.
Beau Doherty (President & CEO Special Olympics Connecticut), Scott Weaver (Sr. Manager Unified Sports & Sports Education with Special Olympics North America) , Mandy Murphy (ESPN Partnership Director with Special Olympics Inc.) The three panelists discuss the history of Unified Sports within the Special Olympics Movement, Where Unified Sports is today including the ESPN Global Presenting Partnership,and where Special Olympics needs to position itself in a more inclusive world.
Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast – formerly known as “Sports is the Catalyst” – 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.
In Episode 5, we get to speak with Susan Senaor, a writer, activist, and the mother of three boys. Her oldest son Nat was diagnosed with autism at the age of three in January 1993. Nat is a Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete.
Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast – formerly known as “Sports is the Catalyst” – 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.
In Episode 4, we speak with Katie Pratt, who is running the 2014 Boston Marathon with Team Special Olympics Massachusetts. She was injured in the marathon bombings of 2013, and like many who were affected that day, she's showing the world at this year race what it means to be Boston Strong.