Bifferz loves talking about two things... Heavy Metal, and Nerd Stuff. He will keep you updated on things like what new metal albums are coming out and who's gonna be playing the next Spider-Man, that's just the beginning of each episode though. Every episode will have its own topic that Bifferz along with some friends will give their take on. Bifferz hopes to inform you and enlighten you and hopefully make you laugh while doing it.
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Inspirational and unique stories featuring athletes sidelined due to career-ending injury, health conditions, or repeat concussions. Dive deep into the raw and real journeys these athletes bravely share and see how they overcame adversities to realize all there is to offer beyond the game. Explore sport stories through a different lens, learn, grow, and be inspired.
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Emily Allard, Former Pro Softball Player, Chicago Bandits
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There are times when the drive to continue to compete is so strong that an athlete can end up staying at it much longer than is probably best. That certainly was the case for Emily Allard who did everything humanly possible to avoid medical retirement. She hadn’t yet, after all, been able to fulfill her dreams of playing in the Olympics and anythin…
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Zoe Schweitzer, Former Gymnast, Ohio State
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The decision to medically retire can be a grueling one especially for an athlete coping with chronic illness for years. In this interview, former collegiate gymnast Zoe Schweitzer talks about the challenges of coping with constant setbacks in her gymnastics career including injuries, chronic illness, and COVID-shutdowns. Zoe shares how she came to …
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Jonathan Giles, Former Collegiate Baseball Player
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No doubt every athlete experiencing repeat injuries fears the possibility of the premature end of their athletic career. Enduring years of injury, re-injury, therapies, surgeries, and rehab can take a toll on an athlete, both physically and mentally. It’s always a potential reality that one day, it becomes clear that the comeback they’re looking fo…
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Jackie Allibone, Former Mid-Fielder, Temple University Lacrosse
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Working through a significant injury with a long recovery process is difficult for any athlete. Hundreds of hours in rehab, sitting on the sidelines for months on end, feeling a measure of disconnection from teammates, coping with depression and both internal and external pressures to return to play ready to contribute to the win — all can take a s…
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Episode 12: Star Wars
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On this episode Bifferz is joined by his good friend Shayne on May 4th 2021, AKA Star Wars day, and also Shayne's birthday, and they talk about Harry Potter! Just kidding, they talk about Star Wars! Well they do talk about Harry Potter a little, but anyway, enjoy the episode, and May the fourth be with you.…
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Episode 11: Rick and Morty
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In this episode Bifferz is joined by Kayla, Matt, and Nik, and they talk about Rick and Morty! It's time to get Schwifty!
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Episode 10: Special 2: The 10th episode special extravaganza clip show!
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In this very special episode hosted by DJ Tim and DJ Michael Strapemup you get to hear all the best clips from the first 9 episodes of The Bifferz Podcast!
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Episode 9: Slipknot
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In this episode Bifferz is joined by his brother Chris and they talk about their favorite band, SLIPKNOT!!!
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Episode 8: Cards Against Humanity
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In this episode Bifferz is joined by many friends to play a game of Cards Against Humanity! Also your favorite DJs DJ Tim and Michael Strapemup come together in harmony to DJ together and comentate on this intense game of Cards Against Humanity.
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Episode 7: Heavy Metal
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In this episode Bifferz and his wife Kayla talk about the greatest type of music ever... Heavy Metal!!!
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Episode 6: Video Games
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In this episode Bifferz is joined by his good friend Matt and they talk about VIDEO GAMES... among other things.
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Episode 5: Game of Thrones
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In this episode Bifferz and his wife Kayla discuss the greatest show that ever was or will be "Game of Thrones".
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Episode 4: Special 1: Tamily Falk
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Check out Bifferz very first special! He is joined by his brothers and cousin and some others while they just sit around and talk. Doesn't sound exciting? Well it's probably the funniest episode of The Bifferz Podcast so far!
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Episode 3: Superheroes
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In episode 3 of The Bifferz Podcast Bifferz is joined by his 2nd guest co-host... Nik, and they discuss... you guessed it... Superheroes... among other things.
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Episode 2: Podcasts
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This episode introduces a new character in the Bifferzverse, Mrs. Bifferz, otherwise know as his wife Kayla. The topic they dive deep into on this episode of the podcast is... Podcasts.
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The very first episode of The Bifferz Podcast! Bifferz discusses the crazy year that is 2020, although he pretty much just talks about the music, movies, and tv shows that came out this year. He gives his top 25 songs of the year along with his top 10 movies and talks about all the tv he watched. He also tells the tale of the time he pooped in a ba…
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Matthew Harris, Former Cornerback, Northwestern University Football
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Having experienced multiple concussions in his football career, Northwestern University cornerback Matthew Harris understood the risks he was taking returning to play. Following recovery from another severe concussion, Matthew knew he had some hard decisions to make regarding his future in football. As one of the top cornerbacks in the BIG10 and pr…
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Chrissy Papetti, Former Performing Arts Athlete, University of Michigan
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Following a severe labrum tear that derailed her dancing career in college, Chrissy Papetti spent the next several years working through an intense physical recovery on top of the emotional journey following the loss of her craft. Many athletes sidelined by injury experience an additional layer of complexity in their transitions forward - the physi…
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Val Jones, Former Competitive Figure Skater
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With her sights set on earning a spot on the Olympic ice skating team, Val Jones was devastated when at 18, she was told she could never skate again following one severe knee injury. Just one triple lutz gone wrong and everything she had worked for her entire life was stripped away. Without any support resources or someone to help her talk through …
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Dexter Hollingsworth, Former Quarterback, St. Martin High School
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His freshman year of high school, Dexter Hollingsworth faced the complex decision to discontinue football due to a series of concussions that left him vulnerable to long-term brain health damage if he continued. Dexter shares about this difficult decision and how the support of his family, team, and coaching staff enabled him to find a positive pat…
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Johnathan Franklin, Former Running Back, Green Bay Packers
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It's been said that there's no testimony without a test. For NFL Player, Johnathan Franklin, that test was an unforgiving and brutal reality check that one play can destroy an athlete's career at any moment's notice. Listen to accomplished RB, Johnathan Franklin's testimony about the after-math of learning that no doctor would ever clear him to pla…
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Alissa Boyhtari, Former Hockey Player, Multi-sport Athlete
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The story of how one major concussion sidelined Alissa Boyhtari's hockey career and forced her to carve a different path forward. Alissa shares her experience with concussions during her teen years and the pressure she felt to "tough it out" as a competitive athlete. Hear her story of her path to brain health recovery and how she resolved to listen…
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Jonathan Meldrum, Former Offensive Tackle, Syracuse University Football
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The story of Jonathan Meldrum, a former Syracuse offensive tackle. Jonathan opens up about his battle with depression during his collegiate career as well as the depression he experienced after becoming permanently sidelined due to repeat knee injuries. An NFL hopeful, Jonathan talks about his struggle to accept the reality that his playing days we…
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Sidelined Interview: Sue Rosenstock
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Door Sidelined USA
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Chris Norton, Former Safety, Luther College Football
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The story of Chris Norton, a former football player for the Luther College Norse. His career ended when he became paralyzed while making a tackle during a kick off. He was given a 3% chance of ever regaining movement below the neck, but, through grit and determination has chosen to move forward and defied those odds. Today he manages his non-profit…
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Brett Ball, Former Guard, South Carolina Basketball
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The story of Brett Ball, a former basketball player for South Carolina who was forced to quit competition in college after being diagnosed with a heart condition. Brett opens up about her resistance to getting help from a sports psychologist, her anger with God, and the significance of finding other sidelined athletes to talk to.…
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Devin Hedgepeth, Cornerback, Oklahoma State Football
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The story of Devin Hedgepeth, a former football player who last played football for Oklahoma State. Devin was a projected first round draft pick for the NFL but was forced to walk away from football after one too many Achilles tears. Devin speaks of the heart break and identity loss of having to leave his sport and the resiliency he acquired in ove…
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Erin Walter, Former Professional Soccer Player
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The story of Erin Walter, a former midfielder who last played for the Saint Louis Athletica. Repeat injuries sidelined Erin permanently and altered the course of her life. Erin speaks of the hardships of having to walk away from a life of soccer and the freedom she experienced when she learned to redefine her value in something more secure. Erin sh…
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