Athlete Alchemy

About Athlete Alchemy

Hosted by Walt Pegues Jr., Athlete Alchemy explores the journeys of athletes transforming their potential into lifelong excellence. Through real conversations with former athletes, industry pros, and thought leaders, we unpack the challenges, lessons, and wins that come after the game. Our mission is to empower athletes, former athletes, and aspiring sport professionals by focusing on community, exploration, and wellness.

Publisher

Walt Pegues Jr.

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Apr 2025

Latest episode

22 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Aug 2025

   The BKR Way (Part 2): IUP Experience and Student-Athlete Development Solutions

   BKR founders Walt Pegues, Diamond Jones-El, Ishaaq Muhammad, and Justin Weldon discuss their IUP experiences and student-athlete development solutions in this interview.

2. 

   8 Aug 2025

   The BKR Way (Part 1): Brotherhood, Sports & Identity

   Diamond Jones-El, Ishaaq Muhammad, and Justin Weldon discuss their early sports memories and the formation of their identities as student-athletes, revealing the origins of their organization, Belief Knowledge Reward, in this interview.

3. 

   16 Jul 2025

   Charles Del Valle: College Football to Founder of Football Cleat Brand & Faith-Based Athlete Business Coach

   Charles Del Valle shares his transition from college football player to founder of a successful football cleat brand and faith-based business coach, detailing how he empowers athletes to build purpose-driven businesses in this interview.

4. 

   2 Jul 2025

   Jamal Cooley: Walk-On College Football and Track & Field Athlete to Philadelphia Eagles Senior Digital Designer

   Jamal Cooley, Philadelphia Eagles Senior Digital Designer, recounts his transition from walk-on college athlete to creative professional, highlighting resilience and adaptability in pursuing his passion in an interview.

5. 

   11 Jun 2025

   Kyle Jordan: HBCU College Football Player to Educator, Author, Filmmaker & Community Builder

   Kyle Jordan discusses transitioning from an HBCU college football player to becoming an educator, author, filmmaker, and community builder, highlighting the power of determination and creativity in personal growth; this is an interview.

6. 

   28 May 2025

   Lonnie Mulligan: D1 Women’s Soccer Player to Fitness & Wellness Advocate and Student-Athlete Development

   Lonnie Mulligan discusses her transition from D1 soccer to fitness advocate, highlighting the impact of injury and community support on her holistic approach to student-athlete development in this interview.

7. 

   14 May 2025

   Vad Lee: Pro Football QB to Purpose-Driven Author, Speaker & Nonprofit Founder

   Vad Lee is a former professional football player and All-American college quarterback turned thought-provoking speaker, author, and leader. With over a decade of experience in coaching, mentorship, and public speaking, Vad is a dynamic force who inspires diverse audiences through his message of purpose, resilience, and transformation. In this episode, we explore Vad’s journey from winning state titles in Durham, North Carolina, to setting records as a D1 quarterback, to facing a career-altering injury during his senior year. That moment shifted everything. It led him to write a book, launch the nonprofit Purpose Over Position, and dedicate himself to supporting athletes navigating career transitions and trauma recovery. We also dive into his life as a professional athlete, his experiences overcoming adversity, and the legacy he’s building beyond the game, rooted in faith, family, and impact. This is Athlete Alchemy, where we empower athletes to turn their potential into lifelong excellence. Follow, rate, review, and share the show! Join the Athlete Alchemy Community (https://linktr.ee/athletealchemy) Connect with Vad Lee (https://linktr.ee/popmission)

8. 

   30 Apr 2025

   Terrell Bush: From College Football Player and Juggling 4 Jobs at Once to Working for the NFL, NBA, and Building His Own Media Platform

   Terrell Bush, aka T Bush, is a former sprint football athlete at Chestnut Hill College who has carved out an impressive career in sports, media, and public relations. In this episode of Athlete Alchemy, we dive into his journey as he grows up in New York City, competes as a college athlete, juggles four jobs at once, and eventually finds his footing in the world of sports, media, and PR. T Bush shares how he broke into working with the NFL, built experience in PR with the Brooklyn Nets and Madison Square Garden, and launched his own sports media platform. We explore the legacy he’s working to build and the key lessons he’s learned in pursuit of his purpose. This is Athlete Alchemy, where we empower athletes to turn their potential into lifelong excellence. Follow, rate, review, and share! ⁠Join the Athlete Alchemy Community⁠ (https://linktr.ee/athletealchemy%E2%81%A0) Connect with T Bush (https://www.instagram.com/bush.xxi/?api=1%2F&hl=zh-cn)

9. 

   16 Apr 2025

   Kris Rhim: College Track & Field Athlete to NY Times, NFL, and ESPN Journalist

   Kicking off the Athlete Alchemy interview series with Philly native and ESPN NFL Nation reporter Kris Rhim. Kris shares his journey from playing JV basketball to earning an opportunity to compete as a track and field athlete at Springfield College. He reflects on being a leader on campus and how his college journalism experience led to internships, which opened the door to telling powerful stories for the Boston Globe, New York Times, and now ESPN. We discuss identity, purpose, sports media, and what it means to keep showing up despite early setbacks. This is Athlete Alchemy, where we empower athletes to turn their potential into lifelong excellence. Follow, rate, review, and share! Join the Athlete Alchemy Community (https://linktr.ee/athletealchemy⁠) Connect with Kris Rhim (https://www.instagram.com/krisrhim/?hl=en)

10. 

    14 Apr 2025

    Welcome to Athlete Alchemy

    Hosted by Walt Pegues Jr., Athlete Alchemy explores the journeys of athletes transforming their athletic potential into lifelong excellence. Through real conversations with former athletes, industry pros, and thought leaders, we unpack the challenges, lessons, and wins that come after the game. Our mission is to empower athletes, former athletes, and aspiring sport professionals to thrive by focusing on community, exploration, and wellness. Join our community and let's build! IG: https://www.instagram.com/athlete.alchemy/ (https://www.instagram.com/athlete.alchemy/)

Who has been a guest on Athlete Alchemy

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Walt Pegues
• Diamond Jones-El
• Ishaaq Muhammad
• Justin Weldon
• Charles Del Valle

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

548

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

23

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

0

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