{"podcast":{"title":"The Giving Game","slug":"the-giving-game-7858698","podcast_index_feed_id":7858698,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/pRnLlG1r.rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-whitesell","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/1609db1f-654c-410d-a53d-5a177663df3c/45906913-1777905764928-07c71079dd9cf.jpg","author":"Sophia Whitesell","episode_count":12,"summary":"What happens when you take sports away from athletes? You find out who they really are. Hosted by Sophie, The Giving Game is a one-of-a-kind podcast where athletes step out of the game and into something bigger. No stats. No scores. No surface-level interviews. Each episode is tied to a real, 7-day fundraising challenge—supporting causes that matter to the guests and giving listeners a chance to be part of something meaningful. You’ll hear raw conversations, unexpected stories, and a side of athletes the world rarely sees. This isn’t about sports. It’s about impact. Do you want to play?","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T08:18:33.261382+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-giving-game-7858698"},"episode":{"title":"From Green Beret to NFL: Nate Boyer on Purpose Beyond the Uniform","slug":"from-green-beret-to-nfl-nate-boyer-on-purpose-beyond-the-uniform","published_at":"2026-05-08T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-giving-game-7858698/from-green-beret-to-nfl-nate-boyer-on-purpose-beyond-the-uniform","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-giving-game-7858698","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-whitesell/episodes/From-Green-Beret-to-NFL-Nate-Boyer-on-Purpose-Beyond-the-Uniform-e3iucjk","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0e21642d2540c8fa969073e221f6423a92f756c2dd6376cb1c61d507ad9e3bf8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzODgzMDIzMy0zMzhjLTQxYzctYmUxNi00YzgzOGZmZTU0ZDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxNjA5ZGIxZi02NTRjLTQxMGQtYTUzZC01YTE3NzY2M2RmM2MiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWM1YWE1YWJjOGY2ODU4ZDQ2ZGMyNWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8xNjA5ZGIxZi02NTRjLTQxMGQtYTUzZC01YTE3NzY2M2RmM2MvZXBpc29kZXMvMzg4MzAyMzMtMzM4Yy00MWM3LWJlMTYtNGM4MzhmZmU1NGQwLzQyMzU0MTAxOC00NDEwMC0yLWYxOTk5MjRiODIyMGYubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"In this powerful and often hilarious episode of The Giving Game, host Sophia Whitesell sits down with Nate Boyer—a former Green Beret, Seattle Seahawks long snapper, filmmaker, and founder of Merging Vets and Players (MVP).What starts with a mix-up about his identity quickly turns into a deep conversation about life after elite environments—whether that’s the military or professional sports. Nate shares how both veterans and athletes struggle with identity and purpose once the “uniform” comes off.He explains how MVP creates a community where former athletes and veterans come together, train, and open up through peer-led “huddles,” helping each other navigate mental health, transition, and purpose.The conversation also explores:The realities of military life vs. civilian lifeThe importance of mental health for veteransNIL money and young athletesNate’s journey into filmmaking, including his movie MVP (now on Netflix)And a mission-driven fundraiser to support veterans and athletesThis episode blends humor, honesty, and impact—while ultimately challenging listeners to give back and support a meaningful cause.Donation link: http://Donorbox.org/wegotyourback","meta_description":"In this powerful and often hilarious episode of The Giving Game, host Sophia Whitesell sits down with Nate Boyer—a former Green Beret, Seattle Seahawks lo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2899,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-giving-game-7858698/episodes/from-green-beret-to-nfl-nate-boyer-on-purpose-beyond-the-uniform/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-giving-game-7858698/from-green-beret-to-nfl-nate-boyer-on-purpose-beyond-the-uniform.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}