Trash the Game Plan: Recent Episodes
Maddie Schmidt
Trash the Game Plan with Maddie Schmidt is all about keeping it real. Maddie talks candidly about sports, food, fitness and life. You'll be entertained and, maybe, even inspired. Don't be afraid to trash the game plan.
Life punched Clint Ratkovich in the face, and I feel like it's punching me in the face right now.
From tearing his ACL just weeks before the 2022 NFL draft to rehab, Clint Ratkovich got to where he his today, with the Atlanta Falcons, because of his mindset. Episode 13 is personal. It's motivational.
ESPN's Peter Burns joins the podcast to talk all things CFB Playoffs related. Maddie, then, talks New Year's resolutions.
It's a world of hopes, and a world of fears. Former NFL Reporter and Travel Advisor Tori Petry joins Maddie to chat life, jobs, relationships and the importance of staying true to YOU.
PFF Senior College Football Analyst Anthony Treash joins Maddie to preview the CFB Playoffs, bowl season and the transfer portal.
Are you ready to stuff your face and watch football? It is Thanksgiving EVE! Maddie is joined by Food Network Podcast Host and former ESPNer Jaymee Sire. Life is funny. One moment she was talking sports, and the next, she was co-hosting with Bobby Flay. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about finding your path in life and FOOD!
Savannah Bananas baseball outfielder Malachi Mitchell shows off his dance moves for the podcast. Maddie and Malachi chat about what makes the Bananas different than every other baseball club in America. Get ready to laugh.
FOX Sports NFL Reporter Carmen Vitali joins the podcast to discuss women in sports and the journey it is - because it is just that - a journey. Maddie and Carmen chat about the current state of the NFC North and then dive into what it's like working in sports as a woman - or TRYING to work in sports in Maddie's case LOL.
The Athletic College Football Writer Andy Staples joins Maddie to discuss the biggest CFB game of the year - Georgia and Tennessee. They also talk about potential hires for Auburn Football's head coaching vacancy, the state of Florida football and playoff predictions. Oh yeah, and the BEST BBQ spots in the country. Later, Maddie shares her experience with an eating disorder and how it shaped her love for food today.
Even Mike Golic Jr.'s "game plan" didn't work out the way he thought it would. The former college football and NFL player shares his journey to fame in the sports media industry with Mike Golic as his father. Mike Golic Jr. is currently a podcast host at DraftKings. Maddie also discusses her love for Publix and cake. If you're not a fan of those two things, episode five might not be for you. Haha, just kidding. You'll still like this episode.
This episode is all about Florida Gator Football struggles, fitness tips and loving who you are. Maddie is joined by NUMA Speed Elite Trainer Dan Plattner. He shares the best tips for working out and some embarrassing gym stories. Later, Maddie opens up about her unhealthy cardio addiction and why she, now, loves strength training.
Maddie gives her take on two college football teams who need to "trash their game plans" if they want to save their seasons. Los Angeles Sports Reporter Chris Hayre shares his Chargers predictions and Thursday Night Football thoughts. Later, Maddie shares two of her biggest struggles - trying to reach the top shelf in the pantry and buying clothes that fit.
College football season is in full swing, and things are getting interesting. Maddie gives her week five SEC takeaways and is joined by The 33rd Team's Josh Larky to talk NFL and fantasy football. Later, Maddie shares what it was like moving half way across the country and gives her "Yelp" review on the city of Boston.
Maddie shares why it was time to trash her game plan for life and opens up about who she is. College Football National Champion and ACC Broadcaster James Bates joins the podcast.