Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Episode 3 : Mo Hill
Play Life Beautifully
Four knee surgeries ended my MLS career in 14 months. With the life I built gone, I sold everything and left—not to escape, but to understand who I was beyond being an athlete. Now I explore what happens after collapse, with those who choose to play the hand fate dealt them beautifully… Irregardless
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Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
I sit down with Chris Duvall, former MLS defender and Wake Forest alum, to break down what it really takes to build a long professional soccer career.
Chris shares his journey from being overlooked in youth soccer to earning a starting role with the New York Red Bulls, including what it was like playing alongside Thierry Henry and the elite standards required at the highest level. We dive into the unseen side of pro sports — injuries, identity shifts, mental resilience, and why longevity matters more than hype.
We also reflect on Wake Forest soccer, development culture, and why falling in love with the process is still the real separator.
This episode is for players, coaches, and anyone navigating life after chasing a big dream.
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Before I explore how people react to adversity and rebuild themselves, I needed to tell my own story — unedited.
The only person who has been there for every chapter is my Mom, which is why she’s my first guest. We both flew to Austin, Texas to sit down and talk honestly about our toughest moments, our origin stories, and how each of us learned to Play Life Beautifully.