Scott Linebrink podcast: Former MLB pitcher on serving others

SS PODCAST: Former pitcher Scott Linebrink on 25th anniversary of MLB debut, serving others

By Sports Spectrum Apr 15, 2025

Scott Linebrink in 2011 with the Braves. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE & JASON ROMANO, FEATURING SCOTT LINEBRINK

Scott Linebrink is a former MLB pitcher and now the host of Sports Spectrum’s “Get in the Game” podcast. He pitched for 12 years in the big leagues with the San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox, Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals. He made his MLB debut on April 15, 2000.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Scott Linebrink about the 25th anniversary of his MLB debut, what it means to be humble and others-focused, what the Bible says about serving, and encouragement for athletes on what it means to serve.

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

What a kick to go on the @Sports_Spectrum podcast with my good friends @UncleCharlie50 and @JasonRomano to talk about our mutual love for @water_mission, baseball, and life beyond the game. Give it a listen 👇 https://t.co/345HQncSnG

— Scott Linebrink (@ScottLinebrink) April 3, 2024

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SS PODCAST: Former NFL receiver Mohamed Massaquoi on faith, football, amputation

By Sports Spectrum Dec 12, 2025

Mohamed Massaquoi in 2013. (AP Photo)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING MOHAMED MASSAQUOI

Mohamed Massaquoi is a former NFL wide receiver who played five seasons with the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars. He was selected in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft by Cleveland after a stellar career in college with Georgia, where he was a first-team All-SEC selection in 2008.

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte talks to Mohamed Massaquoi about his college choice of Georgia, lessons learned from playing with the Browns, his draft day experience, transitioning out of the NFL, the accident that caused him to have four fingers amputated, and how God has remained constant in his life through the highs and lows.

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

“The highest human act is to inspire.” – Nip pic.twitter.com/zhGXFhqalY

— Mohamed Massaquoi (@IronMassaquoi) May 3, 2025

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SS PODCAST: Dodgers outfielder Alex Call on winning the World Series, lessons learned from God

By Sports Spectrum Dec 5, 2025

(Photo courtesy of Alex Call)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING ALEX CALL

Alex Call is an outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was traded to Los Angeles from the Washington Nationals on July 31, 2025, and helped lead the Dodgers to the 2025 World Series.

Call was originally selected in the third round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox. He was traded to Cleveland in 2018 and spent the next four years in the minors before making his MLB debut in July 2022. He was selected off waivers by Washington in 2023 and played in 128 games for the Nationals that season, hitting eight home runs. In 2024, Call played in 30 games with the Nationals and hit .343 with five stolen bases in 99 at-bats.

Today on the podcast, Alex Call shares about his journey to the Dodgers, winning a World Series, lessons God taught him this year, and being content in Christ.

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

We are World Series Champs!!!! pic.twitter.com/kbno05Nq0Z

— Alex Call (@ACAD_27) November 2, 2025

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SS PODCAST: Former Pro Bowler & current Bowling Green head coach Eddie George on faith, football

By Sports Spectrum Nov 21, 2025

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING EDDIE GEORGE

Eddie George played nine seasons in the NFL with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans (1996-2003) and Dallas Cowboys (2004). He was selected 14th overall in the 1996 NFL Draft by the Oilers after a stellar collegiate career at Ohio State, where he won the 1995 Heisman Trophy.

In 2011, George was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, and in 2019 his number 27 was retired by the Titans.

Currently, George is in his first season as the head coach at Bowling Green State University, after spending four years as Tennessee State’s head coach (2021-24).

Today on the podcast, fellow Pro Bowl running backs Matt Forte and Eddie George discuss George’s strong faith in Jesus Christ, rededicating his life to the Lord, why ballet is something that helped him as a running back, and lessons he learned in college at Ohio State.

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

"I think it's important for them to understand who I am as a man." – @EddieGeorge2727 #GUTS x #AyZiggy 🟠🟤 pic.twitter.com/bu7zaqZkeM

— BGSU Football (@BG_Football) July 27, 2025

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SS PODCAST: Former NBA player George Hill on guarding Kobe, faith in NBA, his recent baptism

By Sports Spectrum Nov 14, 2025

George Hill in 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING GEORGE HILL

George Hill played 15 seasons in the NBA from 2008-2023 with the San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz, Sacramento Kings, Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers. He was drafted by San Antonio in the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft (26th overall). During his long career, Hill was teammates with Tim Duncan, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte talks to George Hill about his welcome-to-the-NBA moment, guarding Kobe Bryant, the culture of faith in the NBA, giving his life to Christ, and being baptized this past summer.

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

George Hill led the Pacers with 26 points in a ESCF Game 4 win against the Knicks! (2013)

26 PTS
4 AST
3 REB
1 STL
64% FG (9/14) pic.twitter.com/n8gTUMdILj

— ThrowbackHoops (@ThrowbackHoops) May 19, 2025

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