In this special re-release of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham spotlights the powerful story of the Pretty Precise Step Team, a dynamic girls' step dance organization based in Arizona. Founders and coaches Lateka Curtis and Cheyenne James, a mother–daughter duo, share how step dance—rooted in African and HBCU traditions—has become a life-changing sport that builds confidence, discipline, sisterhood, and leadership for young girls.

This episode explores step as a sport and cultural art form, the impact of teamwork and accountability, and how Pretty Precise empowers at-risk youth through performance, education, and community. From national competitions and performances to strict standards around academics, responsibility, and representation, Latika and Cheyenne reveal what it truly takes to run an elite step program—and why the lessons go far beyond the stage.

🎉 Bonus: If you're listening the week this episode drops, join Sasha Saturday, January 24, at Dick's House of Sport in Glendale, Arizona, for a Family Fun Day featuring games, food trucks, a DJ, and a live Pretty Precise Step Team performance, plus an on-site podcast recording.

Whether you're interested in youth sports, girls' empowerment, dance as sport, cultural history, or sports and social impact, this episode is a must-listen.

👉 Learn more about Pretty Precise at prettysteppin.org
📍 Follow along on Instagram @sportswillsaveusall and @_prettyprecisestepteam

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

Is Marty Supreme actually a sports movie… or something else entirely?

In this Sports on Screen episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham and co-host Steve Bollinger break down one of the most bizarre, divisive sports films in recent memory. Directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme follows a hustling, narcissistic ping pong prodigy whose pursuit of greatness raises big questions about ambition, obsession, and the true cost of athletic success.

The conversation dives into:

• Whether Marty Supreme works as a sports movie at all

• The portrayal of elite athletes and single-minded obsession

• Sound design, tournament scenes, and the sensory experience of table tennis

• Art-house filmmaking vs traditional sports movie storytelling

• Why Steve says this movie feels more like a fever dream than a biopic

• And yes… the scenes everyone is talking about

Sasha and Steve don't agree on much in this episode — and that's the point. From uncomfortable moments to unexpected performances (including Kevin O'Leary and Gwyneth Paltrow), this review explores why sports movies don't always need clean redemption arcs to spark meaningful conversation.

⚠️ Spoiler alert: This episode contains spoilers.
🎥 Recommendation: Watch the movie first, then come back and join the debate.

If you love sports films, sports podcasts, or thoughtful (and sometimes hilarious) conversations about what sports stories are really saying about us — this episode is for you.

About Sports on Screen

Sports on Screen is the recurring sports movie review series from Sports Will Save Us All, featuring host Sasha Graham and co-host Steve Bollinger. In each episode, Sasha and Steve review classic sports movies, cult favorites, and unforgettable sports films with humor, sharp commentary, and lively banter. From iconic underdog stories to wildly unrealistic game-day moments, Sports on Screen explores how sports movies reflect competition, culture, and the human spirit. If you love sports films, funny movie reviews, and smart sports storytelling, this series is for you. 🎬🏆

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

In this powerful episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham sits down with Chad Dunn, founder and CEO of MOVE Human Performance Center, to explore a journey defined by extreme highs, devastating lows, and profound transformation.

Once a nationally ranked BMX rider, Chad's life took a sharp turn that led to federal prison—a turning point that forced him to confront identity, accountability, and the consequences of his choices. Through sports, personal development, and plenty of help along the way, Chad rebuilt his life and emerged with a renewed sense of purpose.

Chad and Sasha dive into how adversity can become a catalyst for growth, why accountability to yourself matters more than anything, and the critical role parenting and environment play in shaping identity and decision-making. Chad also shares the unexpected life lessons learned in prison, and how determination, resilience, and joy in the process are essential—both in athletics and in life.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in sports psychology, personal transformation, overcoming adversity, resilience, identity, second chances, and using sports as a vehicle for life change.

About Chad Dunn

You can find a link to purchase Chad's book, Mind Over Virtually Everything, on our website, SportsWillSaveUsAll.com, or wherever you like to purchase books. Chad is on Instagram @ChadDunn22 and @moveperformance and online at MindOverVirtuallyEverything.com.

Books About Sports--Sports Will Save Us All

Love books about sports? Curious about the stories behind them?
Sports Will Save Us All features in-depth podcast interviews with sports book authors, spotlighting the writers shaping the world of sports through powerful non-fiction and unforgettable storytelling.

Explore the sports books and authors featured on the podcast at SportsWillSaveUsAll.com—with direct links to each book and its corresponding author interview.

From baseball and football to endurance sports, women's sports history, mental performance, skiing, hockey, and more, these conversations go beyond the game.

📚🎧 Read the books. Hear the authors. Discover the power of sports.

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com