Adam Wainwright podcast: Cardinals legend on retirement, music

SS PODCAST: Cardinals legend Adam Wainwright on retirement, growing in Christ, being a musician

By Sports Spectrum Jan 16, 2026

Matt Forte (left) and Adam Wainwright (right) after their Sports Spectrum recording.

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING ADAM WAINWRIGHT

Adam Wainwright is a former MLB pitcher who played 18 years with the St. Louis Cardinals from 2005 to 2023. He finished his career with 200 wins, three All-Star selections, two World Series championships, two Gold Gloves and the 2020 Roberto Clemente Award.

In retirement, Wainwright is now serving as an analyst with FOX Sports’ MLB coverage while also pursuing a country music career.

Today, Adam Wainwright returns to the podcast to talk with Matt Forte about his journey of faith, retirement from baseball, using his platform to share the Gospel, his evolving music career, and balancing life as a broadcaster, husband and father.

>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<

Two great shows so far in Illinois. First stop was in Bloomington and that was amazing! Tonight we were in Effingham, and tomorrow we’ll be in Marion at the Marion Culture and Civic Center! Y’all come check us out. Here is a little clip from tonight! Thank you Effingham!!! pic.twitter.com/iNge5hN6qU

— Adam Wainwright (@UncleCharlie50) October 18, 2025

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Football Sports Spectrum Podcast

SS PODCAST: Former NFL safety Jordan Babineaux on retirement, pivoting well, God’s plan

By Sports Spectrum Jan 9, 2026

Jordan Babineaux in 2008. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING JORDAN BABINEAUX

Jordan Babineaux played nine seasons in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans. He was undrafted after playing college football at Division-II Southern Arkansas.

Nicknamed “Big Play Babs,” Jordan played in Super Bowl XL with the Seahawks and made the famous tackle on Tony Romo after a botched field-goal attempt in the 2006 NFC Wild-Card Game between Seattle and Dallas.

Matt Forte welcomes Jordan Babineaux to the podcast to discuss his miraculous journey to the NFL and how he was able to overcome the loss of his dad to achieve success. Jordan also discusses his retirement and transition away from the game, and the importance of pivoting well.

>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<

27 Days til the 2023 NFL Season Kicks off

#27 Jordan Babineaux was signed as a UDFA by the #Seahawks in 2004, making 10 interceptions, 7 forced fumbles, 32 PBUs, 4 sacks & a safety in 7 seasons pic.twitter.com/18dak4460x

— Draft HBCU Players 🏈🏀⚾️ (@NFLMaliik) August 11, 2023

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SS PODCAST: Former Heisman winner & NFL QB Robert Griffin III on faith, football, failure

By Sports Spectrum Jan 2, 2026

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING ROBERT GRIFFIN III

Robert Griffin III played eight seasons in the NFL with Washington, Baltimore and Cleveland. In college at Baylor, RGIII won the 2011 Heisman Trophy, and later became the second overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft to Washington. He is currently a broadcaster with Fox Sports and hosts the “Outta Pocket with RGIII” podcast with his wife, Grete.

Today on the Sports Spectrum Podcast, RGIII discusses his epic broadcasting moment in December 2025, his journey to Christ, responding to adversity, sharing his faith, his return to the NFL in 2018, his podcast, sharing his opinion, and advice he has on recovery from ACL injuries.

>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<

Some people will hate you simply because they see you enjoying the success they don’t have from the work they haven’t done. Trust God and keep going.

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 11, 2025

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Baseball What's Up Podcast

WHAT’S UP PODCAST: Creed Willems – Baltimore Orioles Minor League Catcher

By Sports Spectrum Dec 22, 2025

(Photo courtesy of Creed Willems)

THIS IS SPORTS SPECTRUM’S WHAT’S UP PODCAST
WITH ANNABELLE HASSELBECK

On today’s episode of Sports Spectrum’s “What’s Up” podcast, we have Creed Willems!

Creed discusses what he’s all about at the moment, getting drafted by the Baltimore Orioles, and the role that his relationship with Jesus has played in his baseball career.

“What’s Up” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.

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Creed is crushing it 💪

The @Orioles No. 12 prospect and 2024 Surprise Saguaros slugger has homers in back-to-back games after a 436 foot blast yesterday. @CreedWillems11 is slugging .644 in the month of May with a 168 WRC+ and .997 OPS pic.twitter.com/E4bRB1UEvF

— MLB's Arizona Fall League (@MLBazFallLeague) May 19, 2025

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SS PODCAST: Mets pitcher Nolan McLean on baseball over football, being ambassador for Christ

By Sports Spectrum Dec 19, 2025

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING NOLAN MCLEAN

Nolan McLean is a pitcher with the New York Mets. He was selected in the third round of the 2023 MLB Draft after being a two-way player in college at Oklahoma State. After turning pro, he focused on being a full-time pitcher, and in August 2025 he made his MLB debut with the Mets, pitching 5.1 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts in earning his first MLB win. In his eight appearances this year, he went 5-1 with a 2.06 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 48 innings.

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte talks to Nolan McLean about his breakout 2025 season, making his MLB debut, choosing baseball over football at Oklahoma State, growing in his Christian faith, and why he posts his daily devotional to Instagram each day.

>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<

The Mets have selected Nolan McLean in the third round of the 2023 MLB Draft.

McLean was a two-way player for Oklahoma State this season, logging a .911 OPS and pitching to a 3.30 ERA. pic.twitter.com/JugNM5jgby

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) July 10, 2023

SS PODCAST: Cardinals legend Adam Wainwright on retirement, growing in Christ, being a musician

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING ADAM WAINWRIGHT

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SS PODCAST: Former NFL safety Jordan Babineaux on retirement, pivoting well, God’s plan

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING JORDAN BABINEAUX

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SS PODCAST: Former Heisman winner & NFL QB Robert Griffin III on faith, football, failure

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING ROBERT GRIFFIN III

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WHAT’S UP PODCAST: Creed Willems – Baltimore Orioles Minor League Catcher

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SS PODCAST: Mets pitcher Nolan McLean on baseball over football, being ambassador for Christ

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING NOLAN MCLEAN

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THIS IS SPORTS SPECTRUM’S WHAT’S UP PODCAST
WITH ANNABELLE HASSELBECK