The Champion Forward Podcast

About The Champion Forward Podcast

Join Founder and 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist and John Harrison, VP of Champion Forward, as they engage in meaningful conversations on emotional intelligence, resilience, and connection in athletics. Focused on fostering a mentally and emotionally healthy sports experience, the podcast highlights strategies for personal growth, balance, and fulfillment—both on and off the field. Through discussions with Ambassador Program graduates, athletes, coaches, and other key voices in sports, each episode uncovers unique perspectives on the sports experience.

Publisher

Champion Forward

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Aug 2023

Latest episode

12 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Feb 2026

   CF Ambassador Spotlight - Patrick Whitlock & Dave McNiel

   Host John interviews Patrick Whitlock and Dave McNiel about their athletic careers and leadership journeys leading them to Champion Forward.

2. 

   5 Feb 2026

   CF Ambassador Spotlight - Tricia Jacobson & Carrie Kimbell

   Host John interviews Tricia Jacobson and Carrie Kimbell about their athletic journeys and how they champion athlete well-being and resilience.

3. 

   29 Jan 2026

   CF Ambassador Spotlight - Joel Truss & Austin Jackson

   Host John interviews Champion Forward Ambassadors Joel Truss and Austin Jackson about their journeys in sports, coaching, and community leadership shaping their passion for athlete development.

Who has been a guest on The Champion Forward Podcast

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

• Patrick Whitlock
• Dave McNiel
• Tricia Jacobson
• Carrie Kimbell
• Joel Truss

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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

Quality

60

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.