In The Front Row Podcast

Updated: 24 Oct 2025 • 115 episodes
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In the Front Row with Mike Vaccaro is your front row seat to one-on-one conversations with sports figures. Our guests are hall of famers, gold medalists, record holders, trailblazers and more. We share stories from all sports and eras to bring you amazing guests with incredible accounts of the moments that made them the athlete and person they are today.

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Join us as we sit down with Rudy Ruettiger, the inspiring figure behind the iconic film 'Rudy.' He shares insights into his life, from growing up in a big family and developing resilience, to his time at Notre Dame and serving in the Navy. Rudy discusses the challenges of his early life, the value of hard work and disc

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Rowdy Gaines splashed into life in Florida, but it wasn’t until his teenage years that he dove into competitive swimming. With a thirst for knowledge, he devoured books on the sport and quickly rose through the ranks. His talent caught the eye of Auburn, where he became a 5-time NCAA Champion and snagged the title of 1

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From growing up on the sidelines of the NFL to becoming one of baseball’s most reliable first basemen, JT Snow’s journey is filled with unforgettable stories. The son of Los Angeles Rams great Jack Snow, JT grew up meeting NFL legends before carving his own path on the diamond—earning six Gold Gloves and becoming a fan

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Charlie Ward grew up in Thomasville, GA. An all-around athlete in high school, Ward chose to attend Florida State which was about 45 minutes from his hometown. He also chose the Seminoles because it was one of the few schools that allowed him to play football and basketball. Ward began his football career as a punter f

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In this episode, Rod Woodson discusses his football career, including his draft day call and the moment he found out he was going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his special bond with former coach Bill Cowher; also, he shares his experience traveling to Ireland this fall.

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Anthony Robles was born to a teenage mother who was still in high school. Additionally, Anthony was born missing his right leg up to his hip. His mom, Judy, encouraged Anthony to live a life no different than kids his age. That encouragement led to Anthony playing a variety of sports, but it wasn't until his cousin int

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