Hung Up Cleats
Welcome to the Hung Up Cleats podcast, where former college soccer player and Nashville native, Sophie Harris, brings the human side of sports to life. Founded in January 2022, Hung Up Cleats creates a safe space for athletes to share their untold stories—opening up honest conversations about the struggles, triumphs, and transitions that shape their lives off the field. This podcast dives deep into the real, unfiltered experiences of athletes, their families, and the incredible women behind them. Sophie doesn’t just talk to the athletes—she also brings on the wives, girlfriends, and families who navigate the whirlwind of life in the spotlight. These are strong, inspiring individuals with powerful stories to tell, and Sophie is here to give them the space to do just that. Tune in every Monday to hear real, raw conversations and join the washed up athlete club. @hungupcleats
Episodes
In this episode, Sophie and Mary sit down with Whitney Palmer, a powerhouse in the world of women’s football. As a professional player for the Austin Sound in the X League, certified personal trainer, and youth fitness coach, Whitney is making waves both on and off the field. She owns her own gym, M.A.D, in Huntsville, AL, where she creates an inclusive environment for all children, inspired by her experiences growing up with a hea...
This week, Sophie and Mary sit down with Gracie Fontaine, an alumna of the University of Tennessee's dance team and a two-time national champion who made a lasting impact on the program. Gracie shares her journey from a college dancer to her exciting new role with Fox Sports, where she will merge her passion for social media with SEC football, working alongside her mentor, Clay Travis. Gracie opens up about how God led her awa...
This week's episode is looking a little different than before – it's the end of an era for Hung Up Cleats. Mary is officially stepping away from the podcast to pursue new opportunities, and she’s sharing the heartfelt reasons behind her decision to take a different path. But don’t worry – Sophie is here to carry the Hung Up Cleats legacy forward!
In this episode, Sophie and Mary dive into exciting life updates, reflect on ...
On this week's episode, Sophie and Mary sit down with Cristina Davis, a marathon runner who started her journey because of a simple bet with her husband and ended up falling in love with the sport. Cristina was also a run coach for the Music City Marathon, so she knows a thing or two about prepping for race day. We dive into her training routines, how she gets ready for those big races, and what she dreams of achieving next. ...
Join us as we explore topics like the USA gymnastics trials, along with the NHL's historic decision to appoint its first female assistant coach, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations in professional hockey. The WNBA all-star team includes Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark as teammates - do they hate each other? Tune in this week to hear us yap about sports in this episode of #cleatscommentary!
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On this week's episode, we sit down with Michael Agnello to explore his journey to landing his dream job and the dedication he poured into building the brand and reputation of Stevenson Ranch. We delve into how Michael, an athlete who grew up playing lacrosse, transitioned his talents into a successful career path for the well-known recording artist Mike, formerly recognized by his fan base as Mike Stud. Michael Agnello, more ...
On this week’s segment of #cleatscommentary Mary and Sophie discuss a wide variety of topics including the tragic break up of Tianna Robillard and Cody Ford, Tom Brady’s hall of fame induction speech, the chiefs staff getting their Super Bowl rings, Lia Thomas losing discrimination suit against World Aquatics, and even embedding the enemy at the Olympics. And yep you guessed it, they talk all things Celtics and who was spotted cour...
Welcome back to #cleatscommentary where Mary and Sophie talk about popular sports stories. This episode we cover the Harrison Butker speech, WNBA attendance in Crypto arena, coaches getting fired, soccer player Korbin Albert controversy, and Scottie Scheffler's arrest.
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Stephanie is a sports reporter, television host, and content creator with a background in sales and consulting. She talks about her walk off the unbeaten path and the grind it took to get into the sports industry. Steph emphasizes the importance of networking and mentorship. She's worked with various networks including Fox Sports, ESPN, and Big 10 Football.
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A 6 foot 5 man joins the pod to talk football recruiting, walking on and earning a scholarship, and how to make an impact off the field. Tanner went to an all boys high school in new orleans and knew he would have to pay his way through college - his plan on doing that? Football scholarship.
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@tanner__olsen
On this week's episode Sophie and Mary sit down and talk about job searching. Sophie recently graduated from college and Mary is helping give her all the advice and tools she needs to succeed and find the job she desires. They discuss topics ranging from how competitive the job market is, how to find the best suited jobs for yourself, and Mary's tips and tricks she's used to gain her professional success. Finding t...
Carachele sits down and talks about her early soccer career and how she ultimately decided to hang up her cleats for a new venture in the beauty industry. She also speaks on her marriage and tells the story of her former husband being diagnosed with schizophrenia. Through her experience, Carachele has grown even stronger in her faith and is having more and more success now with her son in her life.
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Wanna know the secret? It's to not care that they're an athlete! Grace went to South Carolina before accepting a job in Nashville as a nurse. Her friend told her to download hinge and the first guy she talked to went from situationship to serious boyfriend pretty quickly. Her boyfriend RJ was drafted and now plays for a high A baseball team in Washington. Grace talks a lot about staying secure and how to always have your ...
Sawyer Hannay played briefly in the NHL after he was drafted at 17. He used his skills he learned as an athlete to start his brand, Country Liberty, founded to represent his home, Canada. He took a chance and pitched his business to a producer on Dragon's Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank) and was offered a deal. Since then he has grown his clothing business to be sold in 100+ stores and is now looking to expand into Nas...
Jalen played football for Air Force Academy and had a lot of success bringing him to what he thought would be the biggest moment of his career... the NFL draft. But draft day didn't go how he expected due to a policy change regarding NFL athletes with military obligations. Jalen talks about how he got through the unexpected change in his career and how he bounced back.
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Mary turned 25 this month and has 5 tips she has learned before turning 25. This is the DEFINING DECADE and us gals in our 20s need to make the most of it!
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This week Mary and Sophie sit down with Cole Potter. Cole was an athlete in college and slowly transformed his career into something he wasn't expecting. Cole never thought he would be in the fashion industry but found his way into the space with some kickass designs that have a nature of exclusivity. Cole talks about the process of fighting his way through self-doubt and starting something from scratch to get to success.
This week Mary and Sophie tell their own stories of living with roommates and read some stories that were written in from the audience. If you've ever lived with a roommate, you know the struggles of finding a rhythm and getting along. We have some crazy roommate tea in this one.
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@maryychauvin
@sophieharris33
Sophie and Mary talk about their experiences with therapy. Sophie is new to therapy and Mary is on her 6th therapist, so they talk about the importance of finding the "right" therapist. Mary is also on her journey of becoming a morning person so Sophie gives her tips on how to use a little app called google calendar. And on another note.... cut off your toxic friends.
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