The Xtra Time Podcast- EJ

The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Aaron Britton to the show for its 22nd episode. The Illinois High School Basketball is approaching so I wanted to get some thoughts from the best of the best and to start, I knew the NestoHoops.com founder was the perfect guest.We talk about love the game which started by shooting hoops in haylofts on a dairy farm in southern Illinois to playing at Meridian in southern Illinois, his journey of talking Illinois basketball on different forums, creating NestoHoops and his rankings, the game today, and more with him on this week's episode!Follow him on Twitter/X (https://x.com/NestoHoops) and Tik Tok  too (https://www.tiktok.com/@nestohoops?lang=en)!Also go to his website: NestoHoops.comAs always, follow XtraTimePod on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/xtratimepod/) and Twitter/X (https://x.com/xtratimepod).Also, THANK YOU FOR GETTING THE SHOW OVER 1,000 DOWNLOAD!Support the showFollow @xtratimepod on Instagram and Twitter/x!Support the showFollow @xtratimepod on Instagram and Twitter/x!

The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Nic Weishar to the show for its 21st episode. I was first introduced to Nic by reading about him in the newspaper in high school about his on the field and court accolades and have since gotten to know him and consider him a good friend. The Marist graduate went on to have a great run at Notre Dame but his mission in life goes beyond athletics.This episode we dive into his brother Andrew and his message to his family to: PAY IT FORWARD.Since then the Nic, his brother's Dan, and the whole Weishar family started the Andrew Weishar Foundation and have raised millions of dollars to go toward families that have are battling cancer. Throughout the year, they have a multitude of events which culminates in a big community concert known as WeishFest.This year's even brings back Country hitmaker Russell Dickerson and pop artistQuinn XCII and they will be joined by Five for Fighting, singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, Nashville singer-songwriter and America'sGot Talent standout Chuck Adams, and more.On this episode, we talk about Notre Dame, the Andrew Weishar Foundation, Weish Fest, becoming a parent, and more.All that and more in this week's episode!Follow Weish4Ever on Facebook, (https://www.facebook.com/Weish4Ever) on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/weish4ever/) and Twitter/X (https://x.com/weish4ever).Also, follow WeishFest on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WeishFest),  Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/weishfest/), and Twitter/X (https://x.com/WeishFest)Follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nicweishar82/) and Twitter/X ( too!Visit their website (https://weish4ever.org/about/meet-andrew) for more details about their foundation and https://www.weishfest.com/ for Weish Fest tickets!BUY A TICKET!As always, follow XtraTimePod on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/xtratimepod/) and Twitter/X (https://x.com/xtratimepod).Support the showFollow @xtratimepod on Instagram and Twitter/x!

The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Joe Carballo to the show for its 20th episode. I am also celebrating my 29th birthday today so it is a double special episode.Joe is my cousin and someone I previously interview for my show: Sideline Icons. But so much has happened since then and I wanted to get back in touch.We talk about his radio journey, family, relationships, tv/music, and more with him on this week's episode!Follow him on his two Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/notjoecarballo/) and here too (https://www.instagram.com/livewithjoeshow/)!As always, follow XtraTimePod on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/xtratimepod/) and Twitter/X (https://x.com/xtratimepod).Support the showFollow @xtratimepod on Instagram and Twitter/x!

The Xtra Time Podcast by Xavier Sanchez welcomes Jack Gohlke to the show for its 19th episode. Gohlke began his college basketball journey at Division 2 Hillsdale before wrapping up his postgrad year at Division 1 Oakland. There he was the Horizon League Six Man of the Year and would go on to score 32 points including 10 3-pointers in an upset of highly-ranked Kentucky in 2024.He was able to continue playing the game as a professional with stops in Montenegro, Mexico, Brazil and in the United States with the NBA's G-League.Now, he is preparing for his next adventure and has found a new home in the Chicagoland area helping grow the game.We dive into his career a bit and what is on the horizon for him on this week's episode!Follow him on his two Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jgohlke34/) and here too (https://www.instagram.com/jackgohlkehoops/)!Also, visit his website: https://jackgohlkehoops.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAacWFyXJ4xwPeb-_PtodMT1GV4lBeuWBaqRTU6gkRaD8P_ilWP2_hdX6cjj-HQ_aem_56BcGdz58zJN7luCNMW1-AAs always, follow XtraTimePod on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/xtratimepod/) and Twitter/X (https://x.com/xtratimepod).Support the showFollow @xtratimepod on Instagram and Twitter/x!

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_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafUcb43YdtY2mYVsUVxauWmSSszGuU0tBiBTIcBchYm40pZbMu82UirPTeEHA_aem_1Mok5_7jbpnHMLy6t_9eQgFollow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindipresta/) and Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindipresta?lang=en) too!As always, follow XtraTimePod on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/xtratimepod/) and Twitter/X (https://x.com/xtratimepod).Support the showFollow @xtratimepod on Instagram and Twitter/x!

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 with the boys, I knew I wanted to bring it back to Jim and the topic of mental health. In this episode, we talk about his introduction to depression and mental health, life changing moments, stepping into news spaces, and parenthood.All that and more in this week's episode! If you missed the boys episode, go back and listen to that one too!Follow them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/themaleyway/) and Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@henryandjimmyvAs always, follow XtraTimePod on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/xtratimepod/) and Twitter/X (https://x.com/xtratimepod).Support the showFollow @xtratimepod on Instagram and Twitter/x!

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-health-issues/This go around, I welcome my youngest guests to date and we talked about their show blowing up even more, Caleb Williams, going on local and national news show like the Today Show, and their birthday meals. They even asked me some questions.All that and more in this week's episode! I'll also be having Jim Maley on next week.Follow them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/henryandjimmyv/) and Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@henryandjimmyv)As always, follow XtraTimePod on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/xtratimepod/) and Twitter/X (https://x.com/xtratimepod).Support the showFollow @xtratimepod on Instagram and Twitter/x!

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 against California Dream starting Wednesday, September 16.In the episode, the two talk about her baseball journey, her love of pitching, Canada, and aquarium building.All that and more in this week's episode!Follow Liz Gilder on Twitter/X (https://x.com/gilder_liz), on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lizgilder/), and Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@living.like.lizzy?lang=en)As always, follow XtraTimePod on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/xtratimepod/) and Twitter/X (https://x.com/xtratimepod).Support the showFollow @xtratimepod on Instagram and Twitter/x!

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 episode!You can catch him on Twitter/X (https://x.com/HawleySports), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lhawley80/), and Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@hawleysports).Support the showFollow @xtratimepod on Instagram and Twitter/x!

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=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAac0OVCdV3XHNkWmlX9GqjdaK8V6gs5uTK8Pb9upIqduziwazAjfFglGcMXSYQ_aem_pcZw5_3aXpV55VY-bGAjkA) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/itismeej/).Support the showFollow @xtratimepod on Instagram and Twitter/x!