Sinopsis
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 officials, small business owner and figures within the Special Olympics movement
Episodios
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S5E25: The Finale: 100 Episodes of Laughter, Growth, and Inspiration
13/12/2024 Duración: 53minWelcome 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!
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S5:E24 The Penultimate
06/12/2024 Duración: 40minWelcome 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!
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S5:E23 Very Demure, Very THANKFUL
15/11/2024 Duración: 44minWelcome 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!
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S5:E22 A League of Their Own...FINALLY
03/11/2024 Duración: 37minWelcome 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!
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S5:E21 No time for pleasantries, there's too much to get to!
19/10/2024 Duración: 50minWelcome 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....
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S5:E20 Donuts or Apples... is that even a Question?
06/10/2024 Duración: 46minWelcome 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!
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S5:E19 Soccer, Flag Football, and Marathons! Oh MY!
21/09/2024 Duración: 41minWelcome 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!
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S5:E18 Flannel season or Hoodie Season?
07/09/2024 Duración: 51minWelcome 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
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S5:E17 Countdown to Fall
23/08/2024 Duración: 40minWelcome 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!
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S5:E16 Perfection ≠ Greatness
09/08/2024 Duración: 50minWelcome 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!
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S5:E15 Smells like a Birthday!
26/07/2024 Duración: 50minWelcome 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!
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S5:E14 You've Never Had a Root Beer Float!?
12/07/2024 Duración: 45minWelcome 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!
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S5:E13 2024 It's so hot right now.
22/06/2024 Duración: 44minWelcome 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!
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S5:E12 2024 Hall of Famers Join the Podcast!
11/06/2024 Duración: 20minWelcome 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.
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S5:E11 Charles is Hype(d) for Summer Games!
24/05/2024 Duración: 42minWelcome 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!
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S5:E10 Boston Playoff Fun
10/05/2024 Duración: 43minWelcome 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!
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S5:E9 3 Adults & A Baby
26/04/2024 Duración: 46minWelcome 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!
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S5:E8 Boston Marathon Weekend is here!
12/04/2024 Duración: 58minWelcome 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!
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S5:E7 Spring is here!
29/03/2024 Duración: 47minWelcome 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!
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S5:E6 Happy St. Patrick's Day ☘
15/03/2024 Duración: 54minWelcome 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.