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Hung Up Cleats

Sophie Harriswww.buzzsprout.com

Welcome to the Hung Up Cleats podcast, where former college soccer player and Nashville native, Sophie Harris, brings the human side of sports to life. Founded in January 2022, Hung Up Cleats creates a safe space for athletes to share their untold stories—opening up honest conversations about the struggles, triumphs, and transitions that shape their lives off the field. This podcast dives deep into the real, unfiltered experiences of athletes, their families, and the incredible women behind them.


Sophie doesn’t just talk to the athletes—she also brings on the wives, girlfriends, and families who navigate the whirlwind of life in the spotlight. These are strong, inspiring individuals with powerful stories to tell, and Sophie is here to give them the space to do just that. Tune in every Monday to hear real, raw conversations and join the washed up athlete club. @hungupcleats 

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Episodes

The End of an Era

This week's episode is looking a little different than before – it's the end of an era for Hung Up Cleats . Mary is officially stepping away from the podcast to pursue new opportunities, and she’s sharing the heartfelt reasons behind her decision to take a different path. But don’t worry – Sophie is here to carry the Hung Up Cleats legacy forward! In this episode, Sophie and Mary dive into exciting life updates, reflect on some of their viral moments, and laugh about the wild comments they’ve re...

Jan 04, 202538 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Dancing through life ft. Gracie Fontaine

This week, Sophie and Mary sit down with Gracie Fontaine, an alumna of the University of Tennessee's dance team and a two-time national champion who made a lasting impact on the program. Gracie shares her journey from a college dancer to her exciting new role with Fox Sports, where she will merge her passion for social media with SEC football, working alongside her mentor, Clay Travis. Gracie opens up about how God led her away from pursuing the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and directed her on a ...

Jan 04, 202539 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Girls Play Ball Too ft. Whitney Palmer

In this episode, Sophie and Mary sit down with Whitney Palmer, a powerhouse in the world of women’s football. As a professional player for the Austin Sound in the X League, certified personal trainer, and youth fitness coach, Whitney is making waves both on and off the field. She owns her own gym, M.A.D, in Huntsville, AL, where she creates an inclusive environment for all children, inspired by her experiences growing up with a hearing-impaired brother. Whitney is not just an athlete; she’s a ro...

Jan 04, 202545 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Who RUN the world? GIRLS! ft. Cristina Davis

On this week's episode, Sophie and Mary sit down with Cristina Davis, a marathon runner who started her journey because of a simple bet with her husband and ended up falling in love with the sport. Cristina was also a run coach for the Music City Marathon, so she knows a thing or two about prepping for race day. We dive into her training routines, how she gets ready for those big races, and what she dreams of achieving next. Plus, Cristina will share some tips for anyone starting their running j...

Jan 04, 20254 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Game Changers: Olympic Gymnastics, NHL Milestones, and Nike's Stock Story

Join us as we explore topics like the USA gymnastics trials, along with the NHL's historic decision to appoint its first female assistant coach, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations in professional hockey. The WNBA all-star team includes Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark as teammates - do they hate each other? Tune in this week to hear us yap about sports in this episode of #cleatscommentary! Watch on YouTube Socials: @hungupcleats @maryychauvin @sophieharris33 Support the sho...

Jul 08, 202439 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Securing Your Dream Job ft. Stags

On this week's episode, we sit down with Michael Agnello to explore his journey to landing his dream job and the dedication he poured into building the brand and reputation of Stevenson Ranch. We delve into how Michael, an athlete who grew up playing lacrosse, transitioned his talents into a successful career path for the well-known recording artist Mike, formerly recognized by his fan base as Mike Stud. Michael Agnello, more commonly known among his peers as Stags, shares how he built Stevenson...

Jul 01, 202445 minSeason 2Ep. 20

From Heights to Hanging Up the Spikes ft. Abby O'Donoghue

Abby O'Donoghue, inspired by her mother's legacy as an LSU high jumper, carved her own path by surpassing her mother's record set during her time at the university. Abby reflects on the mental hurdles she faced during her LSU career, citing the team's abrupt dismissal from the national championship amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a particularly challenging moment. She also highlights her significant achievements, including setting a new school record and earning a place in the Olympic trials. Join...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 19

What REALLY Goes Down in the Olympic Village

On this week’s segment of #cleatscommentary Mary and Sophie discuss a wide variety of topics including the tragic break up of Tianna Robillard and Cody Ford, Tom Brady’s hall of fame induction speech, the chiefs staff getting their Super Bowl rings, Lia Thomas losing discrimination suit against World Aquatics, and even embedding the enemy at the Olympics. And yep you guessed it, they talk all things Celtics and who was spotted court side… Sophie also may or may not have brought up Taylor Swift a...

Jun 17, 202434 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Justice for Pro Women Athletes' Salaries

Welcome back to #cleatscommentary where Mary and Sophie talk about popular sports stories. This episode we cover the Harrison Butker speech, WNBA attendance in Crypto arena, coaches getting fired, soccer player Korbin Albert controversy, and Scottie Scheffler's arrest. Social: @hungupcleats @maryychauvin @sophieharris33 Support the show

Jun 03, 202437 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Selling Your Soul to Sports ft. Stephanie Otey

Stephanie is a sports reporter, television host, and content creator with a background in sales and consulting. She talks about her walk off the unbeaten path and the grind it took to get into the sports industry. Steph emphasizes the importance of networking and mentorship. She's worked with various networks including Fox Sports, ESPN, and Big 10 Football. Socials: @hungupcleats @stephotey Support the show...

May 27, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 16

The Pressure of Earning a Scholarship ft. Tanner Olsen

A 6 foot 5 man joins the pod to talk football recruiting, walking on and earning a scholarship, and how to make an impact off the field. Tanner went to an all boys high school in new orleans and knew he would have to pay his way through college - his plan on doing that? Football scholarship. Socials: @hungupcleats @tanner__olsen Support the show

May 20, 202451 minEp. 15

Job Searching 101

On this week's episode Sophie and Mary sit down and talk about job searching. Sophie recently graduated from college and Mary is helping give her all the advice and tools she needs to succeed and find the job she desires. They discuss topics ranging from how competitive the job market is, how to find the best suited jobs for yourself, and Mary's tips and tricks she's used to gain her professional success. Finding the best job that fits your wants and needs isn't easy, but well worth it with hard...

May 13, 202448 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Grinding Through the Dark Times and Finding the Light ft. Carachele

Carachele sits down and talks about her early soccer career and how she ultimately decided to hang up her cleats for a new venture in the beauty industry. She also speaks on her marriage and tells the story of her former husband being diagnosed with schizophrenia. Through her experience, Carachele has grown even stronger in her faith and is having more and more success now with her son in her life. Socials: @carachele @hungupcleats Support the show...

May 06, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 13

How to Bag a Pro Athlete ft. Grace Farrell

Wanna know the secret? It's to not care that they're an athlete! Grace went to South Carolina before accepting a job in Nashville as a nurse. Her friend told her to download hinge and the first guy she talked to went from situationship to serious boyfriend pretty quickly. Her boyfriend RJ was drafted and now plays for a high A baseball team in Washington. Grace talks a lot about staying secure and how to always have your own thing going for you when in a relationship. Socials: @gvfarrell @hungup...

Apr 22, 202448 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Business: The Game You Can Play for Life ft. Sawyer Hannay

Sawyer Hannay played briefly in the NHL after he was drafted at 17. He used his skills he learned as an athlete to start his brand, Country Liberty, founded to represent his home, Canada. He took a chance and pitched his business to a producer on Dragon's Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank) and was offered a deal. Since then he has grown his clothing business to be sold in 100+ stores and is now looking to expand into Nashville. Socials: @sawyerhannay @countryliberty @hungupcleats Support t...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Conquering the Unexpected & Uncontrollable ft. Jalen Rowell

Jalen played football for Air Force Academy and had a lot of success bringing him to what he thought would be the biggest moment of his career... the NFL draft. But draft day didn't go how he expected due to a policy change regarding NFL athletes with military obligations. Jalen talks about how he got through the unexpected change in his career and how he bounced back. Socials: @jalen.rowell @hungupcleats @maryychauvin @sophieharris33 Support the show...

Apr 01, 202458 minSeason 2Ep. 10

5 Things I Learned Before 25

Mary turned 25 this month and has 5 tips she has learned before turning 25. This is the DEFINING DECADE and us gals in our 20s need to make the most of it! Socials: @hungupcleats @maryychauvin @sophieharris33 Support the show

Mar 25, 202444 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Taking Over Nashville ft. Cole HUTSON Potter

This week Mary and Sophie sit down with Cole Potter. Cole was an athlete in college and slowly transformed his career into something he wasn't expecting. Cole never thought he would be in the fashion industry but found his way into the space with some kickass designs that have a nature of exclusivity. Cole talks about the process of fighting his way through self-doubt and starting something from scratch to get to success. Socials: @colepotter5 @hutsonthebrand @hungupcleats Subscribe to our NEW Y...

Mar 18, 202441 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Roommate Horror Stories

This week Mary and Sophie tell their own stories of living with roommates and read some stories that were written in from the audience. If you've ever lived with a roommate, you know the struggles of finding a rhythm and getting along. We have some crazy roommate tea in this one. Socials: @hungupcleats @maryychauvin @sophieharris33 Support the show

Mar 11, 202444 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Therapy is Cool

Sophie and Mary talk about their experiences with therapy. Sophie is new to therapy and Mary is on her 6th therapist, so they talk about the importance of finding the "right" therapist. Mary is also on her journey of becoming a morning person so Sophie gives her tips on how to use a little app called google calendar. And on another note.... cut off your toxic friends. Socials: @hungupcleats @sophieharris33 @maryychauvin Support the show...

Feb 26, 202438 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Introducing... the WAG Series

We're talking about dating athletes with our new WAG series. We kick it off in a trio and Mary talks to Sophie and Prestyn about their experience dating professional athletes and Mary tells a story about her days as a WAG. WAG: Wives and Girlfriends of professional atheltes Socials: @hungupcleats @prestynriley @maryychauvin @sophieharris33 Support the show

Feb 19, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 5

"Who do you want to win the Super Bowl?" "Taylor Swift"

This episode Sophie and Mary talk about comparison, how to focus on wins, and feeling fulfilled. They also introduced a new segment into the podcast called “cleats commentary” where they will be getting into weekly sports new. This week - THE SUPER BOWL! Mary is team 49ers and Sophie is team Taylor Swift, sorry I meant Chiefs. Support the show

Feb 05, 202444 minSeason 2Ep. 4

The MLB Explained ft. Justin Slaten

Justin Slaten was drafted in 2019 to the Rangers Organization and was just recently traded to the Red Sox. Justin talks about the mental game involved in getting in and out of ruts, his experience getting recruited, as well as getting drafted. Mary asks a lot of questions in this episode because she knows nothing about the MLB, so if you would like to learn about trades from the minors to the majors, listen in! Socials: @hungupcleats @justin.slaten Support the show...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 3

The Truth About College Sports ft. GG Carvacho

GG Carvacho was born in a very athletic family. With two athlete parents and brother, GG was lead to multiple sports before landing on volleyball. She was then recruited and committed to Ole Miss, but before her first year, there was a coaching change and her experience was no where near what she was expecting. She was met with manipulation and abuse from coaches. As a freshman she decided to stand up for not only herself, but for others after her which lead to the opening of a Title VI investig...

Jan 22, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Quit Your Job, Trust Me

Welcome to season 2!!! We're starting off hot with Mary getting a new job. She talks about how she was looking for new jobs and found something she was passionate about and talked about how she quit her last job. Sophie and Mary also talked about a big goal of theirs is learning to set boundaries and how they are making a point to grow in therapy. Socials: @hungupcleats @maryychauvin @sophieharris33 Support the show...

Jan 15, 202439 minSeason 2Ep. 1

The Season Finale Pt. 2

Sophie gives a recap on season 1 talking about the growing pains faced through having a podcast, feeling like you've lost your credibility as an athlete, and lessons that she has learned this year. She touches on friendship, fitting in, and things she has taken from her prolonged college experience. Sophie Harris closing out, can't wait for you guys to see what we have in store this upcoming season! Socials: @hungupcleats @sophieharris33 Support the show...

Dec 18, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 40

The Season Finale Pt. 1

Mary rounds out season 1 talking about mistakes in your 20s, how mistakes shape you, and lessons that have been learned. She also looks forward to what is to come in season 2! Mary Chauvin - signing out! See you next year! Socials: @hungupcleats @maryychauvin Support the show

Dec 15, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Alex Cooper for Prez

As big fans of Alex Cooper, it was only right that we went to the Unwell tour in Nashville and podcasted our experience. The show was AMAZING and we got to interview some of the daddy gang as well as meet Alex and tell her about are podcast. To big Al, thanks for being such a huge inspiration!!! Socials: @hungupcleats @maryychauvin @sophieharris33 @bayleehorn Support the show

Nov 20, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Q&A: College Football Rivalries and Multi-Sport Athletes

This week, Mary and Sophie answer some questions about opinions on different topics. They talk who they think the biggest college rivalry is, if you should play multiple sports, and picking where to live based on where it's easier to get recruited. Socials: @hungupcleats @maryychauvin @sophieharris33 Support the show

Nov 06, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Surviving the Hard Times

Sophie and Mary are back with another solo episode. After a long trip home, Mary is back in Nashville and sits down with Sophie for some life updates and to talk about some lesson they have learned getting through some tough situations in life. Socials: @hungupcleats @maryychauvin @sophieharris33 Support the show

Oct 23, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 36
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