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Sharpen Up with Brittany Wagner - Podcast

Sharpen Up with Brittany Wagner

Renowned academic counselor and “Last Chance U” star Brittany Wagner hosts Sharpen Up, a podcast that inspires, energizes and educates.


If you don’t know this southern, single mom yet - then hold on - she’s the wise mentor, helpful advisor, and judgement-free friend we all need. Brittany gained recognition from the Netflix original series “Last Chance U,” where she was the academic advisor to a prolific junior college football team. She changed the lives of student-athletes by believing in them, no matter their circumstances or obstacles, sometimes insurmountable.


If you have seen Brittany in action, you probably wish you could head to her office for some advice, some laughs, or just a reminder that there’s no better time than now to get your life together. Good news: you no longer have to live in small-town Scooba, Miss. or play college football: Sharpen Up brings Ms. Wagner’s office to you.


Brittany will share what’s on her mind – from current events to college sports to her own personal struggles - even dating! Sometimes funny, sometimes emotional, and always thoughtful, Sharpen Up is for anyone who wants to get motivated and inspired with a few laughs along the way.


Just make sure you have a pencil.

Health & Fitness Advice Sports Self Help Society & Culture
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
37 minutes
Episodes
17
Years Active
2018
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Overcoming Depression & How To Accept Vulnerability

Overcoming Depression & How To Accept Vulnerability

Brittany goes through some of her favorite passages and practices from her father's new book and the works of Brené Brown that can be used to fight depression, anxiety and allow us to be vulnerable …
00:52:28  |   Wed 20 Jun 2018
Equality & Appreciating Those Who Came Before

Equality & Appreciating Those Who Came Before

This week, Brittany talks about her experience attending the Rickwood classic in Birmingham, Alabama and how important it is to remember the long dormant negro leagues and those who came before us in…
00:32:28  |   Wed 13 Jun 2018
Choosing To Be Happy w/ Dr. Buddy Wagner

Choosing To Be Happy w/ Dr. Buddy Wagner

In this weeks episode, Brittany sits down with her dad, Dr. Buddy Wagner, to discuss how much of being happy is a choice, why putting labels on aspects of our mental health can be harmful, and a stor…
00:45:28  |   Wed 23 May 2018
Setting The Record Straight & Taking A Leap Of Faith

Setting The Record Straight & Taking A Leap Of Faith

This week, Brittany clears up some misconceptions about her life since the release of 'Last Chance U' and the steps she took to overcoming her own doubts about changing her career and life Subscribe…
00:26:49  |   Wed 16 May 2018
Never Giving Up & Highlights From The NFL Draft

Never Giving Up & Highlights From The NFL Draft

This week, Brittany gets into some of the standout stories & highlights from the NFL draft and where some Last Chance U standouts were chosen Subscribe to Sharpen Up on iTunes, and leave us a rating…
00:36:15  |   Wed 09 May 2018
Catching Up w/  John Franklin III & James Davis from 'Last Chance U'

Catching Up w/ John Franklin III & James Davis from 'Last Chance U'

Brittany is joined by  John Franklin III & James Davis from season 1 & 2 of 'Last Chance U' on this special episode of Sharpen Up to catch up about their experiences during filming and what has happ…
01:05:50  |   Wed 25 Apr 2018
Why Being Uncomfortable Can Be Good For You

Why Being Uncomfortable Can Be Good For You

Brittany is back! First, updates on her intense bike ride for civil rights. Then Brittany explains how she's navigating a completely new life - running a business, traveling, doing long and intense …
00:34:39  |   Wed 18 Apr 2018
Ask Brittany Anything (Part 2, Featuring Special Guest)

Ask Brittany Anything (Part 2, Featuring Special Guest)

Brittany is back on her feet after her bout with the flu last week! Brittany reads YOUR emails this week, which touched on how to inspire others, how to push yourself to think positively, and, of c…
00:53:26  |   Wed 04 Apr 2018
Ask Brittany Anything (Part One)

Ask Brittany Anything (Part One)

Last week, Brittany asked you for your questions and feedback (you can still email her at [email protected]), and this week, she begins to answer! But unfortunately, Brittany is a little u…
00:09:38  |   Wed 28 Mar 2018
How 'Last Chance U' Started (with GQ's Drew Jubera)

How 'Last Chance U' Started (with GQ's Drew Jubera)

In this episode, Brittany calls journalist Drew Jubera, who was originally assigned to the GQ story that led to Last Chance U on Netflix. (In fact, he even came up with the title.) This episode is …
01:03:52  |   Wed 21 Mar 2018
How To Break The Cycle Of Poverty In Education

How To Break The Cycle Of Poverty In Education

This week, Brittany diagnoses the problems of poverty in education. No one chooses to be poor. And children have no say whatsoever. Why punish kids who can't afford school supplies, or school clothe…
00:38:31  |   Wed 14 Mar 2018
Watering The Grass: How To Have Better Relationships

Watering The Grass: How To Have Better Relationships

In this episode, Brittany talks about something she is no expert in: relationships. Why is dating today so casual, and why are people so afraid to commit? And... What's Brittany's relationship stat…
00:38:09  |   Wed 07 Mar 2018
Why No One Should Shut Up And Dribble

Why No One Should Shut Up And Dribble

In the wake of Fox News' Laura Ingraham's comments that LeBron James should "Shut up and dribble," Brittany reflects on the need to embrace everyone's opinions, plus the need to see people as more th…
00:20:51  |   Wed 28 Feb 2018
Growing Up with NSync's Lance Bass

Growing Up with NSync's Lance Bass

What are the chances the small town of Clinton, Mississippi would produce both Brittany Wagner and *NSync's Lance Bass? Brittany reflects on her upbringing and the role models and validation she rec…
01:05:33  |   Wed 21 Feb 2018
How To Handle Life's Milestones

How To Handle Life's Milestones

Brittany faced a big birthday this year, and it got her thinking about the challenges that come with staring down life's major milestones. As we move through life, do you resist or embrace the milest…
00:20:46  |   Wed 14 Feb 2018
The State Of College Athletics With Coach Lane Kiffin

The State Of College Athletics With Coach Lane Kiffin

Welcome to the first episode of Sharpen Up with Brittany Wagner! In today's show: -Brittany fills you in on what she's been up to since the end of Last Chance U (the hit Netflix show she starred i…
00:37:28  |   Wed 07 Feb 2018
Trailer episode

Trailer episode

“Sharpen Up with Brittany Wagner” launches February 7th.
00:01:26  |   Fri 02 Feb 2018
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