Spake Up Podcast With Shannon Spake
Spake Up Podcast With Shannon Spake
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Shannon Spake has worked in sports television since 2003. Her sideline and in-game stories are endless, but she's much more than that! A single mom to twin boys, raised by a single mom and former endurance athlete....a full life with excitement, heartbreak and countless incredible moments. Now she brings some of the stories of people she's met along the way to you!
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The podcast explores themes around sports media, personal journeys in professional environments, and memorable sports moments, with episodes featuring discussions on challenges faced by women in sports like Kate Scott, humorous behind-the-scenes stories from figures like Andy Katz, and personal reflections from sports legends such as Kurt Busch and Allen Bestwick.

Shannon Spake has worked in sports television since 2003. Her sideline and in-game stories are endless, but she’s much more than that! A single mom to twin boys, raised by a single mom and former endurance athlete….a full life with excitement, heartbreak and countless incredible moments. Now she brings some of the stories of people she’s met along the way to you!
In this week’s episode of The Spake Up Podcast, Shannon Spake sits down with Coach John Calipari for one of his most revealing and heartfelt interviews yet.
They talk about his decades of leadership, the quotes that defined his players, and what keeps him inspired after national titles and Hall of Fame success. Cal shares stories from his time at Kentucky, his transition to Arkansas, his family life with Ellen, and lessons learned from Larry Brown and beyond.
🎧 Hear why Shannon calls it “The Calipari Effect.”

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