1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 What were you doing at 17 years old? In this episode of The Gametime Guru, Shane Larson sits down with Jamie McCreedy, a 17-year-old podcast host, charity leader, and young man making a real impact through sports, service, and storytelling. Jamie has already interviewed more than 120 athletes and managers, built his own platform, and helped support children through charity efforts connected to sports. From podcasting and football culture in England to organizing fundraising efforts and helping provide gear for kids in Kenya, Jamie’s story is a powerful reminder that age does not have to limit purpose. This conversation is packed with perspective for young athletes, parents, coaches, aspiring podcasters, and anyone chasing a big goal. Shane and Jamie dive into: building a podcast from a young age lessons learned from interviewing athletes football culture in England leading charity initiatives through sports consistency, confidence, and belief in yourself why young people should not wait to start making an impact Jamie brings incredible energy and maturity to this conversation, and his story is one that can inspire people of all ages. If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow The Game Time Guru, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Aesthreadics Weightlifting Belts. Get your own customizable weightlifting belt for your brand, team, school, or personal training setup at: www.aesthreadics.com&amp;nbsp; Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jamie McCreedy 01:03 Sponsor Shoutout: Aesthreadics Weightlifting Belts 02:06 Shane’s Intro and 9 Years of The Game Time Guru 03:32 Meet Jamie McCreedy 03:55 Life Near London and Supporting Watford 05:23 Football Culture in England 06:42 Shane’s Experience with Soccer Culture in Brazil 08:18 Jamie’s Podcast Journey Begins 10:47 Shane’s Podcast Evolution and Interview Format 12:28 Favorite Interviews and Lessons from Podcasting 15:25 Jamie’s Vision for the Future 18:51 How Jamie Started His Charity Work in Kenya 27:20 Advice for Young People with Big Dreams 35:41 Biggest Life Lesson and Final Thoughts Follow The Gametime Guru Weekly interviews with athletes, coaches, sports figures, and inspiring people from around the world to help you see sports through a different lens. The Gametime Guru https://blog.thegametimeguru.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40542250/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/199863875