Xavier Sanchez has re-entered the audio world with a brand new podcast called the Xtra Time Podcast. Free time does not come around often so when it does people want to spend it wisely. This weekly podcast offers a range of insight into sports, music, pop culture, and more through a 1-on-1 interviews in those field.
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Lindi Presta to the show for its 18th episode. This was a jam-packed episode diving into Presta's running and fundraising journey. The duo chats about her marathon aspirations, Running The Runway by running the streets of Chicago in a dress, her run club, her mother, and music favorites. All that and more in this week's episode! You can also learn more about her and Running the Runway on her website: https://runningtherunway.org/?utm_sour...
6 Oct 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Jim Maley
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Jim Maley to the show for its 17th episode. This past summer, I met Jim Maley, his family, and one of the boys' friend, Henry. What started out as way to talk about mental health grew into something even bigger. For my written work on them and the family, read my Southwest Regional Publishing article, here: https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/07/19/the-maley-way-ex-coachs-podcast-addresses-mental-health-issues/ After speaking wit...
29 Sept 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Jimmy “V” Maley and Henry “Hen-Dawg” Zotti
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Jimmy “V” Maley and Henry “Hen-Dawg” Zotti to the show for its 16h episode. This past summer, I met this duo as well as the whole Maley family including the dad, Jim. What started out as way to talk about mental health grew into something even. For my written work on them and the family, read my Southwest Regional Publishing article, here: https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/07/19/the-maley-way-ex-coachs-podcast-addresses-mental-...
16 Sept 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Liz Gilder
After a month away, The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Liz Gilder to the show for its 15th episode. Liz Gilder is a women's professional baseball player who has quite a unique story which she shares in the episode. She currently is the captain for Team Canada and plays for the San Francisco Firebells in the first ever season of the Women's Pro Baseball League played in Springfield, Illinois. You can cheer her on as she and her teammates play in the championship round again...
5 Aug 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Larry Hawley
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Larry Hawley. Xavier begins the episode by sharing a story about how him and Hawley first got connected through Ankin Law and their softball team at a Nicky Lopez Charity Softball event on the south side of Chicago. The episode looks at Hawley's career as a sports reporter and the career pivot, what he's learned through it all, becoming a runner, his weekend at Lollapalooza and of course, the duo talk Chicago Sports. All that and more in this e...
28 Jul 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- EJ
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes EJ. Xavier and EJ love to talk so this was not just an interview but a conversation of two friends catching up. EJ shares his rise in the radio space, how he got connected with Xavier's uncle Mojo from the Mojo In The Morning Show, trends, music, and goals. All that and more in this episode! You can catch him on iHeartRadio and in Tik Tok Lives as well as one Twitter/X (https://x.com/ItIsMeEJ?fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZ...
21 Jul 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Mike Lorber
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Mike Lorber. Lorber joins the show to talk about his memories growing up and going to St. Laurence, early career stops and all there is to know about being the helicopter reporter for NBC 5 Chicago, and of course, his love of hats and the Chicago White Sox. He even shares some of his favorite memories flying in the Sky5 Helicopter over the years. All that and more in this episode! You can catch him on NBC 5 Chicago as well as one Twitter/X (htt...
14 Jul 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Berta Sanchez
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Berta Sanchez. I invite my sister, Berta, for a special interview. We discussed her life growing up as the we had similar but different experiences, becoming a mom, changing careers, and more. I also learned about her favorite trends, summertime, music, and more. She even asks me an a questions. Hey, that's my job!! Family is important so this episode is important to me so I hope you all enjoy! All that and more in this episode! Support the sho...
7 Jul 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Jason Maholy
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Jason Maholy to the show for its tenth episode. The two crossed paths thanks longtime Chicago area journalist Jeff Vorva. Shortly after, Sanchez began writing for Southwest Regional Publishing where Maholy was the sports editor at the time. Despite Maholy's departure, the two do stay in touch. This week, the duo takes a look at Maholy's career and the idea of taking risk, high school shot clock era, Chicago Sports, LeBron James, movie and...
30 Jun 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Michael "Juice" Thompson
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Michael "Juice" Thompson" to the show. Thompson joins the show for a special hour-long conversation. The two take a look back at his basketball playing career, family and fatherhood, creating a foundation to benefit neurodiverse people, coaching and more. He also in includes a Michael Jordan memory and give his Chicago top-5 with a six man. All that and more in this episode! For more on his foundation, click here: https://www.juicehoopsfoundati...
23 Jun 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Chad Durbin - 2008 World Series Champion
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Chad Durbin to the show for its eighth episode. Despite being an Illinois native, he has called Louisiana since he was about 11 or 12. Growing up he was a versatile athlete playing in multiple sports and doing whatever it took to compete. He would get drafted not just as pitcher but as a middle infielder. Pitching would be his claim to fame but setbacks happened but in the end, he played 456 regular season MLB games and 16 in the playoffs...
10 Jun 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Rocco Lopez
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Rocco Lopez to the show for its seventh episode. Lopez just graduated from Mount Carmel which is located in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood. After an injury playing hockey, a friend introduced him to photography. Since then, he's gained over 3,000 followers on his shotsbyrocco Instagram account. If there was an event especially in sports, Lopez was there. Not only does he enjoy photography but it is at Mount Carmel where he cemented himse...
22 May 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Kassie Parker
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Kassie Parker to the show. The Iowa native joins the show for its sixth episode. In the episode, Parker shares about her pivot into running, finding enjoyment in improving and competing, her legendary college career at Loras College, becoming a professional runner and more. All that and more in this week's episode! Check her out on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kassie.parker19/)! As always, follow XtraTimePod on Instagram (https://...
12 May 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Dakota Rouse
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Dakota Rouse to the show. The Colorado native joins the show for its fifth episode. In the episode, the duo dives into Rouse's love for sports from an early age, her background as a psychologist, connecting her career and sports, joining Tik Tok and sharing about her multitude of interests on the app. Rouse also shares about the founding the Chicago Women’s Sports Club and how others can get involved. All that and more in this week's epis...
2 May 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Jerel McNeal
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Jerel McNeal go the show. McNeal joins the show for a special hour-long conversation. The two talk about McNeal's journey and all the stops along the way as well as his work as a broadcaster and his time as a coach with Hillcrest and Nike Meanstreets. As always, follow XtraTimePod on Instagram and Twitter/X. Support the show
15 Apr 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Zac Boster
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Zac Boster to the show. Boster is thriving in the basketball world as a player development coach. He shares exactly what that is and how important it is to be adaptable in today's game. He also chats about working with players at all levels and forming bonds, learning from the likes of Kobe Bryant and much more in this episode. As always, follow XtraTimePod on Instagram and Twitter/X. Support the show
7 Apr 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Tatumn Milazzo
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez debuts with an interview of Tatumn Milazzo. The Chicagoland native shares her rise in the soccer world, overcoming injuries, having a platform, and much more. As always, follow XtraTimePod on Instagram and Twitter/X. Support the show
30 Mar 2026
The Xtra Time Podcast- Keifer Sykes
The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez debuts with an interview of Keifer Sykes. The Chicago native has played all over the globe and shares his experience playing the game, growing up being from Chicago, his goals and much more. As always, follow XtraTimePod on Instagram and Twitter/X. Support the show
27 Mar 2026
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