The Express Podcast Presented by Dansby Swanson: Recent Episodes
Dansby Swanson
We will have conversations involving all things sports, health, life, self improvement and guest interviews. Hosted by Dansby Swanson.
We discuss the Round One match ups in the College football Playoff. For the full video version of this episode please visit our Youtube.
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Today we had Mark Kovacs back on the podcast and we discuss building a support team for athletes, essential growth tips for athletes, specialization in sports, unlocking your athletic potential and much more. Make sure you subscribe to the channel for more content!
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We had a good friend and Athletics Pitcher Tyler Ferguson on the Podcast this week. We dive into our time at Vanderbilt, his journey to the MLB, and the details of how pitchers, catchers, and short stops work together on defense. For the full episode join us on Youtube!
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In this episode we talk about the rankings that came out for the CFP on Tuesday November 19th. We talk matchups , heisman, and who has a chance to bring home the title.
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Carl has over 20 years in sports radio and tv broadcasting. He currently is a host for the #1 Sports talk show in the market. On this episode we talk about his journey to where he is today, how we built our friendship during my time with the Braves and much more. For the full video version of the episode join us on my Youtube!
You can find Carl on the radio Monday- Friday from 2-7PM on 92.9 The Game on the 'Dukes and Bell Show"
You can follow him on his socials below
Twitter: @putemupcdukes
Instagram: @Putemup
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Web: 929thegame.com
929 The Game is also always free on the Audacy app
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We discuss the second half of the MLB season, and Mal's journey to the Olympics. For the full video episode join us on youtube!
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We have Ian Happ join the show where we discuss his involvement with the MLB Players Association, staying consistent and his love for coffee.
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Today we have Pete Crow-Armstrong join us to talk about his path to the MLB, the lessons he has learned about the show, and the things he does to remain successful on and off the field. For the full video Episode head over to my Youtube. Enjoy!
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In this episode we discuss Justin's upbringing in Mississippi, journey with the Cubs, Shota's impressive start, and why there is an uptick in arm injuries. For the Full Video episode join us over at Youtube!
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We answer questions that you all submitted. We cover some of my MLB experiences, why I chose Vandy, life in the league when you are injured and if we are the first civilization on earth. Join us on Youtube for the video version of this podcast.
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We talk about the historic start that the Cubs had in the month of April, how I keep a positive mindset through out the season and share the word of the day. For the full video head on over to Youtube. Enjoy!
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In this episode we discuss the Cubs start to the 2024 Season, how the Falcons did in the NFL Draft, and share our verse that stook out to us this week. For the full video version of the podcast episode please head to YouTube! Enjoy!
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In this episode we bring my Dad on to talk about marriage, being a husband, and the process of remaining faithful to God during the different seasons of life. For the Full Video and more content go to Youtube! Enjoy!
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We sat down with two of my teammates to discuss their path to the MLB, some of their favorite moments in the league and how their faith guides their life! Enjoy! Full Video Episode on Youtube!
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We discuss with my wife the challenges that she took on in 2023. We also discuss World Cup, Women's professional soccer, and how we first met. For the full video head on over to Youtube!
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Max joins us to discuss where he is at in his off season and some of the ways he looks to improve in the next season. We also discuss healthy habits, youth sports, leadership and the Braves World Series Championship. For the full video please head over to the youtube! For more content like this please subscribe!
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In this episode we sit down with my personal trainer Mark Kovacs and discuss how we started working with each other as well as some of the things we do that allows me to stay as healthy as possible through out the year. You
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First, congratulations for Max on becoming a Falcons fan. We are excited to have you and thank you for joining us on the Pod. Stay tuned to see our episode with him come out in a few weeks. As always Subscribe if you haven't and thank you all for the support!
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In this Episode we talk about an experience that I had that was clear evidence of God stepping into my life. Make sure you all head over to the Youtube for the full experience. We thank you all in advance!!
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We (Falcons) need a new head coach, the NFL Playoffs have been boring and we talk Cubs Con that happened last week. Be sure to Subscribe for future content.
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We sit down with Mike and Logan Brumley to talk about some of the ways that we are falling short in the coaching department, the grind to get to the MLB and how hard it is to be successful in the league. Make sure you subscribe for more content.
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In this episode we dive into the National Championship for college football. We give our thoughts on the game and also dive a little into Macen's high school QB career. Join us on YOUTUBE and subscribe! You can find us @dansbyswanson07
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We discuss the college football playoff, falcons, MLB Trades, Cubs New Manager, and a little diet. Make sure you subscribe and let us know what you all want to see more of!
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We are back and rebranding. The Express will continue but with Dansby taking over the lead of the podcast. We will still have the podcast on all platforms but will be producing MOST CONTENT on Youtube. Make sure you all head over and subscribe to see what we have going on. Youtube handle is @DansbySwanson07
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We dive back into our book study as we continue the reading of Becoming a King. In this chapter we look at what it means to become light hearted.
On this episode we dive into the Intro and Chapter 1 of Becoming a King by Morgan Snyder. Join us as we start to get into the fine details of this chapter as we begin our journey to become better in all aspects of life.
As we kick off Season 2 we have to start by talking about the Braves bringing home the title to the city of Atlanta. There has been a lot going on for The Express crew so we dive into what we have been doing and give you insight on what Season 2 will look like.
The BookBecoming a King by Morgan Snyder
No. We are not talking about cleaning your legitimate fish tank for our fish people out there. In this episode we discuss lifestyle, genetics, medicine and much more and their impact on the human life. We also dive into Dr. Wolfertz theory of the "Fish Tank" and why it is important to monitor what goes into your body. Dr. Wolfertz is a chiropractor who has over 10 years of experience and is located in Acworth Georgia.
On this episode the team talks about what we are thankful for and why. There is no doubt that what you are thankful for changes as we grow. One thing that remains the same however is that we should tell the people in our lives that we are thankful for just that. Life is short. Join us by telling someone that you are thankful for them today. Stick around till the end for a challenge that we are doing on Instagram and as always we are thankful for you all!
Today the crew has Braves Hitting Coach Bobby Magallanes on the show to talk life, faith, and baseball as the Braves get ready to start the year. Bobby has been around baseball since being drafted in 1989 to the Seattle Mariners. We discuss how he helps professional baseball players train, and how faith plays a large role in his life both at and away from the ballpark.
It seems as if everyone is chasing greatness on some level. Maybe you want to be a great Dad or a great athlete or a great person, either way all of us are chasing greatness to some extent. The question is how do we become great? In this episode the team breaks down one of the main components of becoming great which is consistency. In order to help us we have Coach Jonathan Gambrell on the show who uses examples from his life and coaching career to help us dive into this topic. Coach Gambrell is currently a teacher at Hillgrove High School and the Head Cross Country and Track Coach. He is responsible for coaching the team that would bring the high school its first ever state title in 2019.
The boys are back and this time we are diving into what is more important when analyzing elite athletes. Nature or nurture? We will catch everyone back up on the moves that we made during the "off season", talk what's currently happening, and what the future holds for the team.
After a short break, the crew Is back together and this time the topic of discussion is Goal Setting. Goals can be a very tricky yet Important tool to being successful. We break down the Ins and outs of goal setting all while we discuss the process of setting goals, how to handle accomplishing them, and more Importantly what to do when we fail. Join us as we catch up on the month of October and see how we are planning to finish the year.
Social media has taken the world by storm since the mid 2000's. Humans naturally crave the ability to connect with other humans and these platforms give us that ability. In what may have seemed as a great avenue to connect with other people at the time of their creation, has turned Into the kick start to many mental, emotional, and psychological problems for today's youth. In this episode the team dives Into the good, the bad and the ugly of social media.
Touki Is a professional baseball player for the Atlanta Braves. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks In the first round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft. On this episode the topics we cover Include Touki's upbringing, his time spent In Haiti, the mental process that he approaches everyday with, the sacrifices that you have to make to be elite, how thankful we are for our parents, and many other topics.
The world that we live In today can seem dark and exhausting at times. In this week's episode the crew discusses how to be the light In a world that can seem dark at the moment. There Is so much going on and It may be hard to pick out the positives In our current situations. We examine the life of Jesus and the way he lived his life, trends In the next generations, and most Importantly how to make the most out of everyday.
Shane Is a professional baseball player for the Atlanta Braves. On this episode we talk about a wide variety of topics that Include his journey to where he Is today, dinosaurs, time zones, religion, and the keys that allow you to be the best person that you possibly can.
The definition of Fear:
- an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
In this episode the crew dives Into what causes us to be fearful. We also give some Insight on things that we fear In our lives and how we handle those fears. Fear Is something that everyone experiences everyday. How people handle fear Is different across the board. Tune In to listen on how we face the things we are fearful of on a daily basis.
Anika Is a professional soccer player for PSV and played collegiate soccer at UCLA. In this episode we discuss her journey to where she Is today, the process of battling through Injuries, the role that faith plays In her life, youth sports, and the key components to what allows her to be the best version of herself.
In this episode the crew dives Into why your family and Inner circle matters so much to your overall success. We will discuss some of the methods that our parents used to raise us, as well as dive Into some of details we use to hold each other accountable. Not to mention sports are back..
Max Fried Is a professional baseball player for the Atlanta Braves. Max was drafted In the first round of the 2012 Draft to the San Diego Padres and Is now one of the main pieces In the Braves starting rotation. On today's episode we discuss Max's journey to where he Is today and the trails and tribulations that he had to go through to get here. Further we discuss his competitive mindset, the Importance of routines, and the Importance of surrounding yourself with good Influences that allow you to grow as a person.
Finding your purpose In life can be a very difficult thing. For some Individuals they are blessed to know what their purpose Is at a young age, while for others It takes time and some work to figure It out. In this episode we dive Into what allows you to be the true version of yourself to live the purposeful life that you deserve. A few of the other topics that we discuss are social media, mental health, how we handle failure, and the restart of athletics.
Kyle currently Is a professional basketball player for the Salt Lake City Stars. On today's episode we dive Into some strategies that allow you to be the best version of yourself and how to block out the opinions and pressures from other people when considering your life goals and aspirations. We will discuss goal setting, successful habits, and even talk about some of our favorite books that we are reading. If you would like to listen to Kyle's Podcast you can find It on apple podcast It's called Trials Make Champions Pod. You can also find him on Instagram @trialsmakechampionspod.
The books that we discuss In this episode are:
- The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey
- Above the Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Season by Urban Meyer and Wayne R Coffey
- Seven Days In Utopia: Golf's Sacred Journey by David L. Cook
- Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. Grover
Dr. Eric Hall Is an Associate Professor of History at Northern Illinois University where he teaches an array of history classes including United States History, History of the Black Athlete, and other Civil Rights classes. In addition to him being an educator, Dr. Hall is an author having released a book titled Arthur Ashe: Tennis and Justice In the Civil Rights Era In 2014. On this episode we will be discussing the current Issues In America, their link to sports, Colin Kaepernick, the 1918 flu pandemic and Its relation to the current situation of sports In 2020 and a few strategies from Dr. Hall on what he believes you can do to be the most successful version of yourself.
In this episode we dive Into the Importance of having a routine and examine what that looks like for the members of the Express Podcast. We will give out some suggestions on ways to develop a routine and how to get through the rough patches of the everyday grind. Further we will discuss some of the biggest news In sports such as the return of the MLB.
The books that we touch on during the episode are:
- The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan
- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive In the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer
Dr. Asheigh Maxcey Is a Senior Lecturer and Research Assistant Professor In the department of Psychology at Vanderbilt University. Ashleigh has a diverse background In education with spending time at Purdue, Iowa, Ohio State, Manchester and Tennessee State University. On this episode we are discussing positive psychology and how It Is achieved on a daily basis. We will also dive Into several routines and habits that you can Implement Into your daily routine. Further we discuss gender and racial Inequalities from a psychological view.
If you would like to hear more conversation from Asheigh you can find her on her podcast, Brain Bios.
Jon Jackson serves as the Deputy Director of Athletics/ Men's Basketball and External Affairs at Duke University. He has been apart of the program since 2000 and on today's episode he is going to give us some personal Insight on the Duke program. We will discuss the legendary Coach K, some of the greatest Duke teams, and many stories about the Duke/UNC rivalry. Duke Basketball's social media has the largest following In the nation In any sport, with more than 1.4 million fans on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter which can be credited to Jon and his staff.
Kenyan Drake Is a professional athlete who currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals. During this episode we will discuss Kenyan's journey to success, his work off of the field to help advance his community and the lives of others, as well as the current events that are happening In America.
01:30 Kenyan's Childhood
05:57 Multi Sport Athlete
13:15 Time at Alabama
30:11 Transition to the Next Level
41:19 Giving Back to the Community
47:55 Being Better for Tomorrow
We are going to dive Into the current state of sports during Covid-19. What do we miss about sports and what does the future look like with states starting to reopen.
9:18 Impact of High School Senior Season Being Lost
12:56 College Athletes Gaining an Extra Year
21:56 Younger Athletes Being Over Worked
26:37 Should Players Audio Be Live If Sports Return
In this episode we introduce the hosts of The Express and explain our Individual journeys to where we are now.
The time marker for each persons journey is
2:37 Mitchell's Journey
8:15 Dansby's Journey
17:04 Macen's Journey