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Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast, where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include local sports figures, government offic…

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    S5E25: The Finale: 100 Episodes of Laughter, Growth, and Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 53:05


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. The final episode brings many emotions to Mike, Charles, Erin and Ali as they reflect on their time together on the podcast. There is love, laughter and tears shared between the group as they talk about the impact of this groundbreaking podcast. As always there is one final Lightning Round, quote and question of the week! Thank you to all of our listeners for an incredible 5 seasons!

    S5:E24 The Penultimate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 40:03


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. With just one more episode of the Play Unified Podcast after this week, Mike, Charles, Ali and Erin give it there all to bring you information on fundraising happening in the Special Olympics world as well as some pro sports updates. As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, quote and question of the week! Don't miss it!

    S5:E23 Very Demure, Very THANKFUL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 44:01


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Mike, Erin, Ali and Charles recap the Flag Football and Soccer State Tournaments and touch on some pro sports as well.  With a Thanksgiving themed Lightning Round, quote and question of the week we are counting down the days until Turkey Day!

    S5:E22 A League of Their Own...FINALLY

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 37:56


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Mike, Erin, Ali and Charles talk the state soccer championships happening this weekend as well as tease who is going to Gillette next weekend for the Flag Football State Tournament. During the pro sports update, Erin cries about her NY sports teams... just kidding! But she was definitely close. And there is even a spooky edition of the Lighting Round with Lumene!

    S5:E21 No time for pleasantries, there's too much to get to!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 50:20


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Mike, Erin, and Charles update you on the Flag Football standings and the first league playoff results, soccer community play, golf, over the edge, Boston Marathon, and all the Special Olympics things. Birthday girl, Lumene brings the heat with the lightning round, and the question of the week gets us talking about teeth, apparently... you'll have to listen to find out what that even means.... 

    S5:E20 Donuts or Apples... is that even a Question?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 46:01


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Mike, Ali, and Charles update you on the Flag Football standings heading into the final weeks of the regular season, the lackluster performances of our Boston sports teams while New York seems to be thriving! (Thankfully Erin will have to wait a few weeks to rub it in Mike's face ;) ) We have some tough questions to ponder in the lightning round with Lumene, and the question of the week gets us talking about what movie or TV show we could all cameo in... you'll have to listen to find out where we think we should make out Hollywood debuts! 

    S5:E19 Soccer, Flag Football, and Marathons! Oh MY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 41:54


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Mike, Erin, Ali and Charles talk about Special Olympics fall sports leagues, the Xtra Mile 2025 Boston Marathon team application is live! We have some tough questions to ponder in the lightning round with Lumene, and the question of the week gets us talking about the thing(s) we fear the most... You'll have to listen to find out what spooky business we get up to!   

    S5:E18 Flannel season or Hoodie Season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 51:58


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week the podcast sees the band back together. Mike, Erin, Ali and Charles talk about Special Olympics fall sports leagues, the gold state final right around the corner, NFL season kickoff, and some motivation from a guy we call Billy! We have some tough questions to ponder in the lightning round with Lumene, and the question of the week brings out the best or maybe worst in us... You'll have to listen to find out   

    S5:E17 Countdown to Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 40:12


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week the podcast while Charles is in the Berkshires for vacation, Mike, Erin and Ali hold down the fort! They talk about Special Olympics fall sports on the horizon, the Patriots, Red Sox and more! Then we laugh our way through the lightning round with Lumene, and have the Quote and question of the week! 

    S5:E16 Perfection ≠ Greatness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 50:00


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week the podcast Mike, Erin, Charles and Ali will provide you with information, motivation and of course, the laughs! They talk about summer sports, pro sports & more! Then we laugh our way through the lightning round with Lumene, and have the Quote and question of the week! 

    S5:E15 Smells like a Birthday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 50:54


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week the podcast celebrates Ali's birthday and Erin becoming an aunt. They also talk some soccer, baseball and football. Then we laugh our way through the lightning round with Lumene, and have the Quote and question of the week! 

    S5:E14 You've Never Had a Root Beer Float!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 45:31


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Ali, Charles, Erin and Mike are all back from their various vacations and leave off right where they left off with their typical shenanigans. Although Special Olympics summer sports are light right now there are plenty of sports takes and humor in this episode. Finally, all three of our favorite segments, the lightning round (with Lumene), Quote and question of the week! 

    S5:E13 2024 It's so hot right now.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 44:25


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week while Ali, Charles and Mike wrap up Summer Games week sharing highlights from the Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Law Enforcement Final Leg Torch Run, Opening Ceremonies, and the weekend of competition at Harvard University's Athletic Complex. The Celtics won the NBA Championship and we discuss their legacy as the franchise with the most Championships in the league. Finally, all three of our favorite segments, the lightning round (with Lumene), Quote and question of the week! 

    S5:E12 2024 Hall of Famers Join the Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 20:29


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week while Erin, Ali, Charles and Lumene are busy with Summer Games Week - Mike takes the reigns and interviews the 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees. 

    S5:E11 Charles is Hype(d) for Summer Games!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 42:23


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Charles & Ali update us all about Special Olympics Summer Games and the Torch Run Final Leg. Mike updates us on th Celtics and the PWHL Boston team's playoff runs. As always, Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round and we have the entertaining quote and question of the week!

    S5:E10 Boston Playoff Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 43:56


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Charles updates us all about Special Olympics Spring Sports and upcoming Summer Games in June. Mike and Erin get into the Celtics and Bruins playoff runs and the PWHL Boston team winning Game 1 of the semi-finals. As always Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round and we have the entertaining quote and question of the week!

    S5:E9 3 Adults & A Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 46:00


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Charles, Erin & Mike update us on all we need to know about what is coming up with Special Olympics. They recap Boston Marathon weekend and the excitement over Drake Maye and the NFL draft as well as the B's and C's in playoff-mode. As always Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round and we have the entertaining quote and question of the week!

    S5:E8 Boston Marathon Weekend is here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 58:20


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Ali, Charles, Erin & Mike update us on all we need to know about Special Olympics, Boston Marathon weekend and all of the Boston sports news including UCONN's back-to-back Men's College Basketball titles, the buzz around the Women's tournament and two local teams making the Frozen Four. As always Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round and we have the entertaining quote and question of the week!

    S5:E7 Spring is here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 47:00


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. MLB Opening Day, State Bowling and Basketball tournaments... this can only mean one thing: Spring is upon us. Ali, Charles, Erin & Mike update us on all we need to know about Special Olympics, the Polar Plunge fundraising reaching $1M and all of the Boston sports news. As always Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round and we have the entertaining quote and question of the week!

    S5:E6 Happy St. Patrick's Day ☘

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 54:42


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week the gang is all back together for a fun-filled Irish-themed episode. Ali and Charles update us on all we need to know about Special Olympics and the Road to a Million and Mike and Erin deliver the sports update touching on the extremely hot Boston Celtics. As always and Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round and we have the entertaining quote and question of the week.

    S5:E5 Welcoming March

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 44:19


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Charles is away at the State Alpine Ski Tournament while Ali, Erin and Mike hold down the fort. Ali gives us our Special Olympics update on winter sports and the Road to a Million. Mike and Erin deliver the sports update and Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us the Lightning round!

    S5:E4 Showing Some Love Post-Valentine's Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 44:13


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Erin, Ali and Mike talk about ALL the things going on at Special Olympics Massachusetts right now, from winter sports leagues to the Road to a Million. Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us a belated Valentine's Day-themed Lightning Round and as always our pro sports update, quote and question of the week.

    S5:E3 Discussing the origins of Unified Sports with Terry Keilty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 61:28


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Erin, Mike and Charles chat with 30 year special Olympics Massachusetts Veteran, Terry Keilty about the early days of Unfied Sports, who inspired her and mentored her over the years and what is needed to make Massachusetts even more inclusive in the future. Lumene "Lightning" Montissol brings us a Super Bowl-themed Lightning Round so listen for our hosts predictions for the Big Game! But as always we kick things off with a Special Olympics update and a check-in on our local pro sports teams. 

    S5:E2 Brr It's Cold Out There!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 41:21


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Erin, Ali, Mike and Charles are all reunited again for the first time in the new year. They talk about the cold weather that has taken over the northeast and what our favorite parts of snow days are! As always we have a pro sports update and Lumene brings us the lightning round! And of course we round things out with a quote and question of the week.

    S5:E1 New Year, New Season!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 39:43


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Erin, Ali and Mike kick off season 5 of the podcast! They recap their holidays and talk about the snow storm coming this weekend. As always we have a pro sports update and Lumene brings us the lightning round! And of course we round things out with a quote and question of the week.

    S4:E26 Season 4 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 47:37


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Charles, Erin and Mike wrap up Season 4 a jam-packed Holiday episode! They also celebrate this being the 75th episode since the relaunch of the podcast. As always we have a pro sports update and we play another Christmas themed lightning round! And of course we round things out with a quote and question of the week.

    S4:E25 Here for the Holiday Vibes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 47:29


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Charles, Erin, Ali and Mike talk about the end of another Special Olympics sports season (including how Mike's team fared at Gillette Stadium), all the goings on with Special Olympics Massachusetts, a Pro Sports update (with a little baseball talk!), and we play this week's Chrsitmas themed lightning round! Find out who would rather wear a christmas sweater andwho would rather get dressed up "fancy"! And of course we round things out with a quote and question of the week. 

    S4:E24 Happy Early Turkey Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 45:57


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Charles, Erin, Ali and Mike talk about their Thanksgiving plans and their go-to food items. There is also some more talk about the flag football teams playing at Gillette Stadium for the State Championships this weekend, including Mike's team! And as always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E23 What's a Dude Ranch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 43:02


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Charles, Erin, Ali and Mike recap the State Soccer Cup and discuss (and banter) about some flag football teams that are going to Gillette Stadium for the State Championships, including Mike's team! They also get into the Celtics/Bruins hype and the Revs being out of the playoffs. And as always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E22 Guess who's heading to Gillette

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 39:12


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Charles, Erin, Ali and Mike discuss the culmination of the Special Olympics Fall sports season, some flag football teams have punched their tickets to Gillette Stadium for the State Championships, including one team of particular interest to our hosts. Boston's teams are all on a bit of a high with the Revs heading to the playoffs, Bruins starting the season historically well, and new Celtics players tip off the season on a high. As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E21 Pizza, Potatoes and Cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 47:17


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Charles, Erin, Ali and Mike recap all of the Special Olympics Fall sports standings, discuss the troubles of the Patriots and the excitement over the B's and C's. As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E20 Pumpkin Spice SZN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 52:34


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week Charles, Erin and Mike discuss what to look forward to in the Fall for Special Olympics, women's sports coming to Boston and National Coffee Day! As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E19 Football is BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 48:18


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin and Mike discuss what to look forward to in the Fall for Special Olympics and the NFL season week 1. As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E18 Happy Birthday to Mike!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 39:32


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin and Mike discuss what to look forward to in the Fall for Special Olympics and the NFL season starting up soon.  They also celebrate Mike's birthday. As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E17 Tournament of Champions is This Weekend!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 37:44


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Mike and Charles discuss what's going on in Special Olympics including this weekend's Tournament of Champions (Mike is playing softball) and the Revolution Unified upcoming trip to Nashville. They also talk about all that is going on in the pro-sports world including Patriots Pre-Seaosn, the dog days of the baseball season (at least for Red Sox and Yankees fans!) and the upciming FIFA Women's World Cup final!! As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E16 Hello August!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 47:34


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Mike and Erin discuss what's going on in Special Olympics as the end of summer quickly approaches. They also talk about all that is going on in the pro-sports world including the madness of the FIFA Women's World Cup!! As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E15 HOF Athlete, Amanda Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 77:45


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin Mike and Charles talk to Hall of Fame athlete, Amanda Church. They also talk about all that is going on in the pro-sports world including the start of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup!! As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E14 Summer Sports are heating up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 43:45


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin and Mike hold down the fort while Charles is on vacation. They talk about summer sports seasons picking up as well as the all-star breaks in the pro sports realm. As always there is the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E13 Recapping an amazing few weeks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 52:41


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike talk all about the first ever Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games WEEK! They also discuss the Red Sox sweeping the Yankees and of course, as always the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E12 Hall of Fame Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 14:28


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week has been a busy week leading up to Summer Games weekend. On Monday, 3 new members of the Special Olympics Massachusetts community were inducted into the Special Olympics Massachusetts Hall of Fame. Mike caught up with all three of them after the ceremony!

    S4:E11 Gearing up for Summer Games!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 43:29


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike talk all about Spring season at Special Olympics Massachusetts and Summer Games quickly approaching. They also discuss the Celtics hanging on in the NBA Playoffs and of course, as always the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E10 Spring in Full Swing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 46:40


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike talk all about Spring season at Special Olympics Massachusetts and Summer Games quickly approaching. They also discuss the sad ending to the Bruins historic season and Celtics forcing a Game 7 against Philadelphia. Of course, as always the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E9 Busy times at SOMA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 46:39


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike discuss the busy months at Special Olympics MA. They talk all about Bruins and Celtics in the playoffs, and of course the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E8 A Very Boston Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 48:35


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike discuss the upcoming Boston Marathon, Bruins and Celtics playoffs and the Red Sox tough start to the season. The crew also talks all about everything happening with Special Olympics MA, and of course the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E7 Spring is here

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 52:16


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike talk baseball Opening Day, March Madness and all things Special Olympics The crew also talks all Boston sports and as always, the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E6 Happy St. Patrick's Day☘️

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 45:29


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike celebrate St. Patrick's Day and have a fun-filled episode covering topics from Special Olympics to March Madness. The crew also talks all Boston sports and as always, the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E5 Movie Star, James Day Keith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 60:04


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin, Charles and Mike welcome James Day Keith to the podcast. He tells us all about life as a Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete as well has his experience working on the movie Champions that comes out in theaters March 10th! The crew also talks all Boston sports and everything going on at Special Olympics Massachusetts! And as always, the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E4 A Mild February

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 41:18


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin, and Mike talk all Boston sports and everything going on at Special Olympics Massachusetts! And as always, the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E3 Tom Brady Retires...again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 45:01


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin, Mike and Charles talk all Boston sports as well as Tom Brady announcing his retirement for the second time. Of course, we update you with what's going on in the world of Special Olympics and as always the entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E2 Playing QB like a GIRL!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 51:57


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin, Mike and Charles welcome Mike's little cousin Tessa to the podcast. She talks about her experience playing quarterback for her football team of all boys! Of course, we also have the always entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

    S4:E1 Cheers to 50 Episodes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 43:12


    Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Ali, Erin, Mike and Charles celebrate 50 episodes and reflect on the past 3 seasons. They talk all things Special Olympics and Massachusetts sports. They also talk about the holidays and spending time with family. Of course, we also have the always entertaining Lightning Round, Quote and Question of the Week! Don't miss it!

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