Adam Smith covers sports, mental health, real life, and more on For Who, For What. Think of it as the same restaurant each week, but with a new, authentic menu every episode.
Joined by the great Jake from the Talking 215 Podcast and we put ourselves through the ultimate test — “impossible” Philadelphia sports trivia. We’re talking deep cuts, forgotten moments, and questions that only the most unhinged Philly fans might have a shot at getting right.
25 Mar 2026
The Gamble
This week we sit down with the great @kiiLkenny — creator of Moonshot, one of the fastest-growing and successful gambling brands on social — to break down the art, psychology, and chaos of betting.
18 Mar 2026
The Coverage
Philly sports talk (and all sports talk, tbh) is broken…and people are noticing...
Marc Farzetta joins to talk about Philly sports and the current status of Philly sports media.
With the old guard like Angelo Cataldi and Howard Eskin calling out the current system, we break down what Philly sports media has become:
Real opinions vs. manufactured takes
Why negativity wins
And whether traditional radio/ESPN is already on the way out
Marc’s been independent for years—and makes the case that digital isn’t just an option anymore… it’s the future.
11 Mar 2026
The Calling
Ryan Kalish: From MLB World Series Champion to Humanitarian on the Streets | Spiritual Awakening
Former Major Leaguer Ryan Kalish joins For Who, For What this week for one of the most unique conversations we've had yet.
Kalish played in the big leagues with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs, earning two World Series rings and living the dream most athletes chase their entire lives. But after the highs of Major League Baseball came a much deeper journey — one that took him through personal struggle, mental health battles, and ultimately a profound spiritual awakening.
Today, Ryan lives in Thailand, dedicating his life to helping people experiencing poverty and homelessness around the world.
In this episode we talk about:
• Ryan’s journey to the Major Leagues
• Stories from the Red Sox clubhouse and Terry Francona
• The reality of chasing the baseball dream
• His time in mental hospitals and the breaking point that changed everything
• Finding faith, spirituality, and purpose
• Why he chose to leave the baseball life behind
• His humanitarian work helping people on the streets in Thailand and beyond
• What true success and happiness actually look like
This conversation goes far beyond sports. It’s about identity, purpose, faith, and what happens when the life you thought you wanted completely changes.
If you enjoy conversations about spiritual awakening, purpose, mental health, faith, and life after professional sports, this episode is for you.
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4 Mar 2026
The Continuation
The Continuation, continues.
In this episode, Philly PR strategist Brian Hart joins the show to unpack Josh Harris, the Sixers, and the optics surrounding Epstein associations.
Also, an expose on the REAL Jim Carrey and how his Spiritual Awakening experiences resonated with Smitty.
25 Feb 2026
US Hockey Gold, Kash Patel Hypocrisy, and Poker
Adam Smith discusses the US Men's Hockey Team winning gold, the hypocrisy that is Kash Patel celebrating in the locker room, and WSOP Bracelet winner and PokerGO CEO Brent Hanks joins to talk the growing world of poker.
18 Feb 2026
The Return
Adam Smith goes through the triumphs and struggles of returning to a public life. Also, an expose on Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Commanders, and Apollo Private Equity owner Josh Harris being prominent in the Epstein files, but never had an "Independent relationship" with the felon. For sure.
11 Feb 2026
The Journey
Welcome to The Journey. Episode 1 of For Who, For What features Adam Smith walking through his goals of launching this podcast and recapping the journey that's brought him this far.
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