Dom Chu joins Alex Sherman to break down the latest storylines heading into the Masters. Then, Lindsey Vonn joins Alex to share how she’s recovering physically and mentally after a major crash—and what it could mean for the final chapter of her ski racing career. They also dig into longevity in elite sports, why Olympic athletes struggle financially, and how storytelling and women’s sports investing are changing the game.

Lindsey Vonn sits down with Alex Sherman for a candid conversation about recovery, resilience, and what it really takes to build a lasting career in an Olympic sport. Lindsey opens up about where she is in rehab—moving from a wheelchair to crutches—and how she’s balancing patience, progress, and the uncertainty of what comes next.

They discuss the realities of returning from a severe injury, including the impact of multiple surgeries, cartilage damage, and the steps still ahead (including hardware removal and an ACL replacement). Lindsey also shares her mindset around risk and crashing in downhill skiing—and why she focuses on progress rather than fear.

The conversation expands into the bigger picture of longevity in sports, with reflections on athletes competing at older ages and what motivation, physical readiness, and personal drive look like later in a career. They touch on Tiger Woods’ comeback efforts, as well as examples like Tom Brady and Lewis Hamilton, and what inspiration (and caution) can come from watching other elite competitors push the timeline.

In the second half, Lindsey gets into the business side of skiing and Olympic sports: how few athletes can truly make a sustainable living, what she learned early from her father about building a career beyond results, and what she believes could help the sport grow. Her take is clear: sports are entertainment, and athletes who can tell their story—especially through social media—can build deeper fan connection, visibility, and long-term earning power.

Lindsey also shares why she’s passionate about investing in women’s sports, why she believed the category was undervalued, and how cultural momentum is finally “moving the needle” across leagues and athletes. She talks about taking a personal, values-driven approach to partnerships and mentions a campaign with InVivid focused on educating people about antibodies and immune health.

Timestamps (select moments)
01:56 Why she doesn’t want her crash to be the final chapter—and what’s still ahead medically
03:03 Recovery outlook, fasciotomy concerns, and regaining function
04:26 Risk, crashing, and why she doesn’t dwell on fear
06:07 Longevity in sports: Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, and competing later in life
08:03 The economics of ski racing and why most athletes can’t earn a strong living
09:57 How athletes can grow their sport through storytelling and social media
11:07 Values-driven partnerships, sponsorship longevity, and the InVivid antibodies campaign
12:56 Investing in women’s sports and why the category has been undervalued

Links & Resources
Otter.ai transcription: https://otter.ai

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Landon Donovan sits down with Alex Sherman for a wide-ranging conversation on the 2026 World Cup, the business and visibility challenges facing Major League Soccer, and the personal realities behind elite performance—including depression, therapy, and the pressure to be “on” at all times.

Key topics covered

• Why the 2026 World Cup could be a true “before and after” moment for American soccer (and why it could also be overhyped)
• What a “successful” World Cup looks like for the USMNT: a deep run plus iconic moments that change public perception
• How MLS stacks up against top European leagues—and what billionaire ownership could mean if spending and ambition rise
• The MLS–Apple TV model: what worked, what limited reach, and why broader promotion still matters for a growing league
• Donovan’s book motivations: moving beyond highlight-reel memoirs to talk honestly about depression, family, and identity
• A candid look at depressive episodes, including a drug-induced crisis and how meditation helped him survive it
• Youth soccer in the U.S.: “pay-to-play,” win-first culture, broken incentives—and Donovan’s stated mission to change it

Timestamps

• 10:26 — Why 2026 could reshape U.S. soccer, and a 1994 World Cup flashback
• 10:28 — What “success” looks like for the USMNT (deep run + iconic moments)
• 10:30 — MLS ownership, spending power, and what exposure to the World Cup can unlock
• 10:31 — MLS vs. Europe: where the league stands today
• 10:36 — The MLS–Apple TV deal and the challenge of reach vs. revenue
• 10:37 — Why Donovan wrote a book—and why mental health is central to it
• 10:43 — Depression, suicidal thoughts, and the role of therapy and meditation
• 10:47 — Retirement, ownership interest, and why youth soccer reform is his “next frontier”

Resources mentioned

• Stream Major League Soccer on Apple TV
• MLS viewing FAQ and details on watching matches
• Lincoln City FC (club Donovan mentions investing in)

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Legendary Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim sits down with Alex Sherman a few days before March Madness to break down the realities of NIL, the transfer portal, and the shifting power structure in college basketball. Boeheim argues the sport has, in many ways, improved on the court—older rosters, more talent staying in school, and an influx of international players—but says meaningful regulation (contracts, salary caps, transfer limits) is still needed to prevent the system from spinning further out of control.

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