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Sharpen Up with Brittany Wagner

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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...

Episodes

17 episodes

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 t...

00:52:28Jun 20, 2018

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...

00:32:28Jun 13, 2018

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...

00:45:28May 23, 2018

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 h...

00:26:49May 16, 2018

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 chose...

00:36:15May 9, 2018

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...

01:05:50Apr 25, 2018

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 lif...

00:34:39Apr 18, 2018

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 ot...

00:53:26Apr 4, 2018

Ask Brittany Anything (Part One)

Last week, Brittany asked you for your questions and feedback (you can still email her at Brittany@BrittanyWagner.com), and this week, she b...

00:09:38Mar 28, 2018

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. (I...

01:03:52Mar 21, 2018

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 puni...

00:38:31Mar 14, 2018

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 afr...

00:38:09Mar 7, 2018

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...

00:20:51Feb 28, 2018

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...

01:05:33Feb 21, 2018

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. A...

00:20:46Feb 14, 2018

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...

00:37:28Feb 7, 2018

Trailer episode

“Sharpen Up with Brittany Wagner” launches February 7th.

00:01:26Feb 2, 2018