The Glass: Recent Episodes

Carter Pline

The Glass is a self-development interview style podcast with an emphasis on authentic conversation, different perspectives, and daily routines, habits, and more that help you become the best version of yourself. By interviewing others who have more experience and wisdom, who have been there, and done that, I hope to share incredible insight and practical wisdom that you can apply in your own life.

For inquiries please contact: Phone: (989) 640-8980 Email: Carter.pline2@gmail.com

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Brad Davison is a senior men’s basketball player at the University of Wisconsin.

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Aaron William is a social media influencer who focuses on insights toward wealth, wisdom, and motivation. You can find Aaron here:

Twitter: @IAmAaronWill Instagram: @iamaaronwill

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Dwight Pierson is a current high school teacher at St. John’s High school, a Beekeeper by choice, and a form varsity baseball coach.

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Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a college professor, keynote speaker and best-selling co-author (with best-selling author and motivational speaker Jon Gordon) of The Coffee Bean: A simple Lesson to Create Positive Change. His first book and autobiography, The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World, was published just three years after his release from a Texas maximum-security prison.

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Kameron Riley is a mentor and former coach of mine. He is entering his 3rd season as the Varsity Boys Basketball coach at Fowler High school, and shares a lot of great wisdom and insight in this episode.

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Kameron Riley is a mentor and former coach of mine. He is entering his 3rd season as the Varsity Boys Basketball coach at Fowler High school, and shares a lot of great wisdom and insight in this episode.

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Anne Pierson was a former teacher of mine who provided many different accounts of knowledge both in and outside of the classroom. 

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Matt Epkey is an occupational therapist and assistant boys basketball coach at Fowler High school. As a former coach and mentor of mine, Matt and I engage into deep conversation surrounding various topics.

Matt's Website: https://www.livelikesaints.com

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Matt Epkey is an occupational therapist and assistant boys basketball coach at Fowler High school. As a former coach and mentor of mine, Matt and I engage into deep conversation surrounding various topics.

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Ellis was the fifth overall selection in the 1992 NBA Draft, picked by the Denver Nuggets and was named to the 1992 All-Rookie First Team. In his second year, Ellis helped Denver make history as the Nuggets became the first No. 8 seed to beat a No. 1 seed in Seattle. After leaving the Nuggets in 1998, Ellis played two season in Atlanta, one season in Minnesota and two seasons with Miami, before retiring after the 2003 season.

At Notre Dame, Ellis helped lead the Irish to the NCAA Championship in both his freshman and sophomore seasons and to the title game of the 1992 NIT, all under Digger Phelps. Through his career, he scored 1,505 points and ranks third in rebounding with 1,075 boards – one of only four players to do so. He is the only player in school history to lead the team in blocked shots in each of his four seasons at Notre Dame. He blocked a school-record 200 shots.

Ellis graduated from Notre Dame in 1992 with a degree in accounting from the undergraduate college of business. He was a standout high school basketball player for East St. Louis Lincoln High School, where he led the Tigers to two straight Class AA boys’ championships in 1987 and 1988. Ellis was named a Parade Magazine and McDonalds All-American in 1988.

Ellis now works at ESPN as a college basketball analyst alongside Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg.

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Amy Blackbourn was born and raised in Wisconsin before attending the University of Iowa for her undergraduate degree in athletic training. After attaining her undergraduate degree, Amy received her masters from UW-Whitewater in higher education and leadership in policy analysis, with an  emphasis in athletic admin. Amy now works as a development officer for the University of Wisconsin where she focuses on philanthropy and fundraising for over 20 different sports. 

Amy's Instagram: @amycatherine33

The Confident Cubicle: @theconfidentcubicle https://www.confidentcubicle.com/

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Drew Bradley recently graduated from Missouri University with a journalism degree. Drew now runs advertising for Mark’s Appliance, a small business in Southern Illinois. Drew also hosts two podcasts, The Suns Out podcast, as well as another highlighting the stories of local small business to help connect them to customers.

Drews Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-suns-out-podcast/id1471081920

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Alex Demczak is a former SEC quarterback for the Missouri Tigers. Alex graduated with a degree in Communication and a minor in Business. Alex is an inspiring communicator, facilitator and trainer who challenges businesses, schools, sports teams, and non-profits to maximize their potential and make a difference. Alex is the author of Thrive U. The inspirational book is a collection of stories from 100 collegiate and professional athletes from across the country. The book has been used by many youth groups, schools, and businesses as a resource to help others maximize their platform and Thrive rather than simply survive. Alex's Podcast: https://alexspeaking.com/podcast/ Book Recommendations: Winning the War in your Mind - Craig Groeschel Soundtracks - Jon Acuff