I Played, Too is a podcast featuring relatives, athletes, musicians and entertainers who also had careers. You might know the last name but perhaps not the first. This podcast aims to let them tell their stories. (Also, from time to time, we'll talk to celebrities outside those realms who might have performed as well.)
I Played, Too
Claim This Podcastby Rob Adler
4.7(28 reviews)
89 episodes
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I Played, Too is a podcast featuring relatives, athletes, musicians and entertainers who also had careers. You might know the last name but perhaps not the first. This podcast aims to let them tell their stories. (Also, from time to time, we'll talk to celebrities outside those realms who might have performed as well.)
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Publishing Since
5/3/2023
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Recent Episodes
July 1, 2026
Billy McCreary (cousin of Bill McCreary; grandson of Bill McCreary Sr.)
<p>Kalamazoo Wings assistant coach and former Huntsville Havoc player Billy McCreary (whose cousin is Hockey Hall of Fame referee Bill McCreary) joins the show. Billy talks about winning league titles with both Huntsville and the New Jersey Outlaws, playing on a line with Zach Parise at Shattuck St. Mary's, getting to meet Mike Modano, how he got his current role with Kalamazoo, why it didn't end up working out at Providence and transferring to Division III Curry College, being head coach and GM with the Danbury Hat Tricks and winning a championship there, what he learned from both his dad and grandfather, and so much more. Tune in now!</p><p>If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters</p><p>And, if you want to learn more about the host and author Rob Adler and his career, check out his book here:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hammered-Hank-Stories-Worldwide-Leader-ebook/dp/B079MLW6D2">I Hammered Hank: And Other True Sports Stories From The World Wide Leader - Kindle edition by Adler, Rob. Humor & Entertainment Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.</a></p><p></p>
June 17, 2026
Stefan Caray (great-grandson of Harry Caray; grandson of Skip Caray; son of Chip Caray; brother of Chris Caray
<p>Former college lacrosse player and current St Louis Cardinals broadcaster Stefan Caray (whose broadcasting relatives include Harry Caray, Skip Caray, Chip Caray and Chris Caray) joins the show. Stefan talks about calling an Athletics-Cardinals series with his twin brother Chris, being in Chicago in 2016 during the Cubs' World Series title run, his love of lacrosse and playing in college at Wingate, trying Calf Fries while calling a game for the Amarillo Sod Poodles, the Cardinals-Cubs rivalry and his family connections with both franchises, his advice for aspiring young announcers, his favorite places to grab a burger, and lots more. Tune in now! ***This episode was taped in May 2026***</p><p>If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters</p><p>And, if you want to learn more about the host and author Rob Adler and his career, check out his book here: I Hammered Hank: And Other True Stories From The Worldwide Leader: Adler, Rob: 9781980219613: Amazon.com: Books</p><p><br /></p>
May 27, 2026
Tauja Catchings (sister of Tamika Catchings)
<p>Former Illinois women's college basketball star Tauja Catchings, whose sister Tamika Catchings is a Basketball Hall of Famer, joins the show. Tauja talks about playing against Tamika in college, her book "Faith on the Sidelines," the Catch the Stars Foundation that she co-founded with Tamika, young players having to navigate NIL and social media, watching her son Kanon play in the NCAA tournament and getting to see Niagara Falls on the same trip, winning a league title in Sweden, and lots more. Tune in now! </p><p>**this episode was taped in March of 2026**</p><p>If you would like to support the podcast monetarily, go here: I Played, Too • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters</p><p>And, if you want to learn more about the host and author Rob Adler and his career, check out his book here: I Hammered Hank: And Other True Stories From The Worldwide Leader: Adler, Rob: 9781980219613: Amazon.com: Books</p><p><br></p>
89 total episodes available
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