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.

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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

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