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The Giving Game

Sophie Whitesell

Booking Overview

Interview-led philanthropy and athlete-impact show featuring professional athletes, athlete-led foundation leaders, and social-impact founders discussing personal causes, charitable initiatives, and fundraising. Credible pitches include athletes with substantive nonprofit work, charity founders, and social-impact entrepreneurs with compelling firsthand stories; booking is likely high difficulty for athlete guests but more accessible for established nonprofit and impact leaders.

Metrics

Episodes: 25

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.3k subscribers

Instagram: 168.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@foreseeablefuturefoundation.com

thegivinggameshow@gmail.com

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Host

Sophie Whitesell - Host of a podcast focused on athletes' charitable causes, personal stories, and social impact beyond sports.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Professional athletes with substantial charitable or foundation work, athlete-family philanthropists, nonprofit founders, and social-impact entrepreneurs with a personal connection to the cause they represent.
Required Achievements:  
Professional athletic careers, Founded or led charitable foundations, Launched fundraising events or nonprofit initiatives, Built social-impact platforms, Advanced disease research or youth-support programs

Recent Guest Discussions

Gary Forbes - Playing Professional Basketball With Type 1 Diabetes, Children's Health Advocacy, The Sole Survivors, And Building Mission-driven Projects.

Sergio Garcia - FORE Kids ATX, Athlete-led Philanthropy, Fundraising For Children And Families, Adaptive Golf, And Foundation Leadership.

Stephen Piscotty - ALS Advocacy, Grief, Disease Research Fundraising, Rare-disease Awareness, And Life After Professional Baseball.

Ryan Beckmann - Gamified Giving, Donor Engagement, Nonprofit Storytelling, Fundraising Innovation, And Supporting Smaller Charities.

Alyssa Highsmith - Food Insecurity, Youth Nutrition, Foundation Operations, Athlete-family Philanthropy, And Initiatives Supporting Student Athletes.

Recent Topics

Athletes, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Sports

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Giving Game
:

Rescue Dogs, Second Chances & #LovePup with Jess McClain | The Giving Game Ep. 23

October 09, 2026

Episode 23 is here. 🐾Jess McClain sat down with me to talk about how the #LovePup Foundation changed her life, and why rescuing dogs ended up rescuing her too. We get into what it really looks like behind the scenes of animal rescue, what keeps her going, and how anyone can get involved. No gala tickets required.If you've ever loved a dog, this one's for you. 🐶❤️🎧 Full episode on The Giving Game. Link in bio.#TheGivingGame #LovePup #DogRescue #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #GivingBack #Philanthro...

Love Makes Room: Anthony Trucks on Foster Care, Identity & Becoming More

October 02, 2026

Anthony Trucks’ story is one of resilience, identity, foster care, and turning adversity into purpose. A former NFL player, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and foster care advocate, Anthony opens up about growing up in the foster care system, finding a sense of belonging, rebuilding his identity, and using his platform to create better outcomes for kids facing similar challenges. He also shares why serving on the board of a foster care organization matters so deeply to him and how his own expe...

Former NBA Point Guard C.J. Watson on Family, Legacy & the Quiet Storm Foundation

September 25, 2026

Former NBA point guard C.J. Watson joins The Giving Game to talk about the Quiet Storm Foundation, the family-run nonprofit he co-founded in 2009 with his parents and brother to support underprivileged youth in his hometown of Las Vegas.C.J. walks through the foundation's three core programs: a free summer basketball camp with a parent workshop component, a Black History essay contest each February that sends winning students and their families to Washington, D.C. for a Black History Museum t...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Giving Game
:

How do I get in touch with The Giving Game?

The Giving Game is hosted by Sophie Whitesell. Its publicly listed emails are info@foreseeablefuturefoundation.com and thegivinggameshow@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Giving Game?

The publicly listed emails for The Giving Game: info@foreseeablefuturefoundation.com and thegivinggameshow@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Giving Game have?

Podseeker estimates The Giving Game reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Giving Game?

The Giving Game typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Professional athletes with substantial charitable or foundation work, athlete-family philanthropists, nonprofit founders, and social-impact entrepreneurs with a personal connection to the cause they represent. Common among recent guests: Professional athletic careers; Founded or led charitable foundations; Launched fundraising events or nonprofit initiatives. Recent guests include Gary Forbes, Sergio Garcia, and Stephen Piscotty.

How hard is it to get booked on The Giving Game?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Giving Game cover?

Recent episodes cover Athletes, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Nonprofits, and Sports. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@foreseeablefuturefoundation.com

thegivinggameshow@gmail.com

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