Latest Episodes
Daniel Morales
September 27, 2023
- 18:33
JR is headed up to Pennsylvania for this episode to talk to former athlete Daniel Morales about his role in Special Olympics and how he...
Bobby Jones
September 20, 2023
- 27:42
JR is joined by Bobby Jones, someone who has been connected with Special Olympics for over 25 years now. Listen as JR sits down with a...
Aliyas Sargento & Jaedon Binion
September 12, 2023
- 19:38
Former Special Olympics Athlete and current Ambassador Aliyas Sargento & current athlete, Jaedon Binion, sit down with JR. The two talk...
About The Show
Each week, CBS Sports Radio's JR Jackson sits down with a different Special Olympics athlete or member of the community. We bring the audience closer to the athletes than ever before, encouraging listeners to take action and create more inclusion in their lives. The Special Olympics community has impacted millions across the world, and everyone is welcome here as we dive deep into small stories to create big change.
More Episodes
Daniel Morales
September 27, 2023
- 18:33
JR is headed up to Pennsylvania for this episode to talk to former athlete Daniel Morales about his role in Special Olympics and how he...
Bobby Jones
September 20, 2023
- 27:42
JR is joined by Bobby Jones, someone who has been connected with Special Olympics for over 25 years now. Listen as JR sits down with a...
Aliyas Sargento & Jaedon Binion
September 12, 2023
- 19:38
Former Special Olympics Athlete and current Ambassador Aliyas Sargento & current athlete, Jaedon Binion, sit down with JR. The two talk...
Unified Sports: Superstar Monty Briggs & Coach Chad Williams
September 6, 2023
- 19:38
Superstar athlete Monty Briggs & Coach Chad Williams join JR. The three discuss Monty's favorite memories of winning the State...
UniverSoul Circus
August 30, 2023
- 18:22
This episode was taped live under the big top of the UniverSoul Circus while based in the National Harbor! Prior to the show, JR sat...
Novie Craven
August 23, 2023
- 24:43
Gold medal-winning athlete and podcast host Novie Craven joins JR. Novie discusses her experiences as an athlete as well as her...
Law Enforcement Torch Run - Brett Laza & Kim Unland
August 16, 2023
- 21:52
Brett Laza and Unified partner Kim Unland join JR. The two discuss their experience with the Law Enforcement Torch Run and their...
Volleyball Unified Pair: Megan Schnee & Michael Carpenter
August 9, 2023
- 25:50
Volleyball Unified Pair: Megan Schnee & Michael Carpenter join JR. The two are back from the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin....
Kearsty McCoy
August 2, 2023
- 17:36
Kearsty McCoy, a Special Olympics USA swimmer joins JR fresh off her trip to Berlin for the Special Olympics World Games and tells the...
MLS All-Star Week
July 26, 2023
- 26:16
Agents of Inclusion is in Washington DC for the MLS All-Star Break! Before the pros hit the field, the Unified All-Star Game took place...
SO USA Basketball Unified Pair: Keke Brown & Lance Duch
July 19, 2023
- 31:27
Special Olympics USA Basketball Unified Pair Keke Brown & Lance Duch join JR. The two discuss their experience at the Special Olympics...
Ben Collins
July 12, 2023
- 28:02
Ben Collins joins JR. Ben is the Operations Specialist at Special Olympics International. He's been working for Special Olympics for...
Malcolm Harris-Gowdie
July 5, 2023
- 35:26
Malcolm Harris-Gowdie joins JR. The two discuss Malcolm's experience as a correspondent on Radio Row at the Super Bowl. He was the first...
Unified Sports: NY Red Bulls & Atlanta United
June 28, 2023
- 16:47
On this special edition, JR sits down with a couple of athletes from the NY Red Bulls and Atlanta United Unified teams at the NY Red...
Lorenzo Tijerina
June 21, 2023
- 19:27
Lorenzo Tijerina, a health messenger for Special Olympics Texas, joins JR. They discuss Lorenzo's desire to help others, his passion for...
RJ Nealon
June 14, 2023
- 32:26
Renaissance man RJ Nealon joins JR. The two discuss everything from RJ's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background, his experience as an advocate...
James Day Keith
June 7, 2023
- 22:19
James Day Keith of Special Olympics Mass. joins JR. They discuss James bursting onto the Hollywood scene with his role in "Champions" as...
Mary-Ellen Powers
May 31, 2023
- 28:06
Mary-Ellen Powers joins JR. She is an athlete and Board Member of Special Olympics Rhode Island. The two discuss her start and growth in...
The Global Athlete Congress
May 24, 2023
- 19:06
Jamaican athlete and Special Olympics employee David Duncan speaks with JR ahead of the Global Athlete Congress. David began his Special...
Unified Sports: A Movement And A Message
May 17, 2023
- 23:50
The New York Red Bulls hosted a Unified Soccer team over the weekend, and after the game JR spoke with Isabelle Noonan and Shaeleigh...
The Torch Run From A Cyclist
May 10, 2023
- 24:10
Special Olympics Athlete and SO Maryland Digital Media Coordinator Adam Hays joins JR to discuss the "inclusion revolution" and share...
Lincoln Tunnel Challenge
May 3, 2023
- 25:36
Ahead of this weekend's Lincoln Tunnel Challenge, avid runner Bobby Fredericks explains to JR why this road race is unlike any other in...
Tajha Ilerant - Athlete Leader
April 26, 2023
- 26:29
Tajha Ilerant joins JR. Tajha explains how Special Olympics helped her embrace her true self and how she carries that sense of self into...
Michael Kelley -"The Voice"
April 19, 2023
- 29:22
JR is joined by his longtime friend from the Special Olympics of Massachusetts, Michael Kelley. Michael discusses his athletic career,...
Unified Sports at Carroll College
April 12, 2023
- 14:57
Special Olympics athlete Tanner Davis and his unified partner Geri Cutler join JR. Tanner discusses his 15-year career as a Special...
Autism Is My Super Power
April 5, 2023
- 24:47
Special Olympics global ambassador and certified health messenger Amanda Harrinauth joins JR. In an empowering conversation, Amanda...
Unified Sports
March 29, 2023
- 19:38
JR is joined by two Unified Sports athletes from Houston, TX - Emerson & Julian. The two explain how the Unified Sports program sparked...
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
March 22, 2023
- 23:13
Laura Stremble from Special Olympics Canada joins JR on this week's episode focused on World Down Syndrome Day - 3/21. Laura explains...
Hoops & Health No. 1 for this Player / Coach
March 15, 2023
- 34:08
Special Olympics Health Operations Coordinator Justin Hunsinger joins JR. The two discuss the importance of Justin's role with Special...
A Worldwide Ambassador for Special Olympics
March 8, 2023
- 36:45
Special Olympics Ambassador & Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne joins JR. Loretta started participating in Special Olympics in...
Take The Plunge For Special Olympics
March 1, 2023
- 17:47
Some cities this week are experiencing record high temperatures -- perfect for swimming if you're in Florida. Meanwhile, a winter storm...
Youth Ambassadors Charting The Future For Special Olympics
February 22, 2023
- 22:45
Earlier this month the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl. The timing was serendipitous that JR would speak with two U.S. Youth...
Ohana: Special Olympics Is A Family
February 15, 2023
- 26:49
Renee Manfredi never considered herself athletic growing up. Now, she's a multi-sport athlete and a gold medal winner. JR Jackson speaks...
Coming Soon: Agents of Inclusion - a Special Olympics Podcast
February 13, 2023
- 01:10
Each week, CBS Sports Radio's JR Jackson sits down with a different Special Olympics athlete or member of the community. We bring the...