RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877 -- Rendered At Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:55:30 +0000 Unpacked With Xay https://redcircle.com/shows/unpacked-with-xay en-US © 2025 Unpacked With Xay Xavier Thompson 🎙️ Unpacking real stories while asking if "You Good? " Welcome to Unpacked with Xay, the show where we go deeper than surface level. Whether it’s raw interviews with athletes, influencers, and underdogs, or real advice on what you’re going through right now. This space is about identity, growth, and being honest about the struggle. 🎤 Interviews that reveal what built them, broke them, and kept them going 💬 Advice episodes that answer the question: “You Good?” In a world of AI and fake information, If you’re looking for something real, you’re in the right place! f23675af-f0a9-5a0b-aafc-0ac51bbd126c 🎙️ Unpacking real stories while asking if "You Good? "
Welcome to Unpacked with Xay, the show where we go deeper than surface level. Whether it’s raw interviews with athletes, influencers, and underdogs, or real advice on what you’re going through right now. This space is about identity, growth, and being honest about the struggle.

🎤 Interviews that reveal what built them, broke them, and kept them going
💬 Advice episodes that answer the question: “You Good?”

In a world of AI and fake information, If you’re looking for something real, you’re in the right place! 

]]> episodic no Xavier Thompson noreply@getredcircle.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877 false full A Year Since Tearing ACL -Unpacked Recap A Year Since Tearing ACL -Unpacked Recap Xavier Thompson A year after tearing my ACL and unexpectedly ending my college soccer career, I look back at everything that came with it — the injury, surgery, rehab, loss of identity, and the process of figuring out who I was becoming outside of soccer.

More than an ACL story, this episode is about what happens when life changes the plan you had for yourself — and what you choose to build afterward.

Take what helps you on your journey.

]]> <p>A year after tearing my ACL and unexpectedly ending my college soccer career, I look back at everything that came with it — the injury, surgery, rehab, loss of identity, and the process of figuring out who I was becoming outside of soccer.</p><p>More than an ACL story, this episode is about what happens when life changes the plan you had for yourself — and what you choose to build afterward.</p><p>Take what helps you on your journey.</p> 1a8765b6-9d92-4683-8cf8-b8f7bebcf26f https://redcircle.com/shows/33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877/episodes/cef19731-981d-493f-808e-d58151969b5c Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:10:21 +0000 3233 false full Be an ATLien - Unpacked Be an ATLien - Unpacked 37 Xavier Thompson Unpacking our journey through life is not as we understand it to be. Be an ATLien on your journey through this weird thing called life!

]]> <p><span>Unpacking our journey through life is not as we understand it to be. Be an ATLien on your journey through this weird thing called life!</span></p> b5512ee5-2585-4560-9173-3e07ba54fce4 https://redcircle.com/shows/33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877/episodes/4d8b64fd-c1c1-4ffb-b113-54855fe8d5e2 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:10:25 +0000 1206 false full Turn and Live: A Message for Anyone Fighting to Stay | Unpacked Turn and Live: A Message for Anyone Fighting to Stay | Unpacked 1 2 Xavier Thompson today is the best day every and tomorrow will be even better. Turn and live because the world needs you more than you can even imagine - you have a special gift that no one else can replicate.

]]> <p><span>today is the best day every and tomorrow will be even better. Turn and live because the world needs you more than you can even imagine - you have a special gift that no one else can replicate. </span></p> 0d07200c-ba5d-40ed-a2cf-1d14169c232b https://redcircle.com/shows/33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877/episodes/1a0f07a6-fa98-4f0c-8f8c-eebd2be8ce66 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:56:05 +0000 983 false full Are Our Choices Truly Ours? Are Our Choices Truly Ours? Xavier Thompson Unpacking whether our choices are truly free. As humans, do we truly have free will, or are our choices predetermined and unchangeable? Here, I unpack some scripture and try to unpack what free will looks like to me, and whether we as humans have it, or if we're just looking to place blame for our choices.

]]> <p><span>Unpacking whether our choices are truly free. As humans, do we truly have free will, or are our choices predetermined and unchangeable? Here, I unpack some scripture and try to unpack what free will looks like to me, and whether we as humans have it, or if we&#39;re just looking to place blame for our choices.</span></p> 36f1c9d1-1932-457f-8093-7b5b16e4748f https://redcircle.com/shows/33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877/episodes/06b53bff-8a44-457a-b19e-3ba3c932ff5f Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:07:09 +0000 600 false full What is a moment you revisit? Unpacked Reboot Ep 1 What is a moment you revisit? Unpacked Reboot Ep 1 1 2 Xavier Thompson Reboot & New Foundation Rebuilding the foundation blocks of Unpacked. Revisiting what made me curate this idea and the new ideas I plan to implement. Also, visiting my moment that I constantly revisit and Unpack that has helped define who I am and have become. Rebuilding the foundation blocks of Unpacked. Revisiting what made me curate this idea and the new ideas I plan to implement. Also, visiting my moment that I constantly revisit and Unpack that has helped define who I am and have become.

]]> <p>Rebuilding the foundation blocks of Unpacked. Revisiting what made me curate this idea and the new ideas I plan to implement. Also, visiting my moment that I constantly revisit and Unpack that has helped define who I am and have become. </p> d9a34848-2325-4aee-a481-0d012cb21373 https://redcircle.com/shows/33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877/episodes/4e0781d0-31cf-4fda-ba46-412bedee6a9a Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:18:11 +0000 1063 false full Unpacking The Laps You Don't See w/ THO Ambassadors Unpacking The Laps You Don't See w/ THO Ambassadors Xavier Thompson This episode explores the pressure athletes feel when the race everyone sees isn’t the one that hurts the most.

Featuring two student-athlete ambassadors from The Hidden Opponent, we talk about the battles runners face off the track, the importance of support the expectations, the fear of failing publicly, the quiet burnout, and the mental weight they’re expected to carry alone.

Track is the setting, but this conversation is about so much more: identity, masculinity, performance anxiety, loneliness, purpose, and the struggle to keep going when your mind is exhausted, but everyone around you only sees your speed.

About the series: This month, we’re peeling back the layers on men’s mental health, not from a distance, but through the voices and stories of real athletes. These aren’t highlight reels. They’re conversations we need. Resources: The Hidden Opponent — student-athlete mental health advocacy https://www.thehiddenopponent.org/ 🎙️

Host: XayThomp

Guest : Shane Lyons & Nathan Lee - SU XC/TF

🎧 Clips on TikTok: @xaysosly

📩 For guests & inquiries: xaviertthomp@gmail.com

You’re not racing alone. Someone else is fighting the same quiet battles you are.

]]> <p>This episode explores the pressure athletes feel when the race everyone sees isn’t the one that hurts the most. </p><p>Featuring two student-athlete ambassadors from The Hidden Opponent, we talk about the battles runners face off the track, the importance of support the expectations, the fear of failing publicly, the quiet burnout, and the mental weight they’re expected to carry alone. </p><p>Track is the setting, but this conversation is about so much more: identity, masculinity, performance anxiety, loneliness, purpose, and the struggle to keep going when your mind is exhausted, but everyone around you only sees your speed.</p><p> About the series: This month, we’re peeling back the layers on men’s mental health, not from a distance, but through the voices and stories of real athletes. These aren’t highlight reels. They’re conversations we need. Resources: The Hidden Opponent — student-athlete mental health advocacy https://www.thehiddenopponent.org/ 🎙️ </p><p>Host: XayThomp </p><p>Guest : Shane Lyons &amp; Nathan Lee - SU XC/TF </p><p>🎧 Clips on TikTok: @xaysosly </p><p>📩 For guests &amp; inquiries: xaviertthomp@gmail.com </p><p>You’re not racing alone. Someone else is fighting the same quiet battles you are.</p> bc5f01ef-40d5-4032-958e-1fafe76a7635 https://redcircle.com/shows/33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877/episodes/2a9f4719-25fe-4c33-b707-2b7c1cd1aacb Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:45:27 +0000 1540 false full Unpacking - Breaking the Circle w/ Dylan Taylor Morgans Message Ambassador Unpacking - Breaking the Circle w/ Dylan Taylor Morgans Message Ambassador Xavier Thompson This episode dives into the mental health battles athletes carry long before anyone sees them break. Using the story and mission behind Morgan’s Message, we explore the pressure, the silence, and the moments young men feel like they have nowhere to put the weight they’re holding. Lacrosse is the backdrop, but this conversation is about identity, expectations, grief, masculinity, and the hidden struggles that follow athletes into adulthood. If you’ve ever felt like you had to “keep it together” for your team, your family, or your image… this one’s for you.

Resources: Morgan’s Message — student-athlete mental health organization https://www.morgansmessage.org/ 🎙️

Host: XayThomp

Guest : Dylan Taylor

🎧 Clips on TikTok: @xaysosly

📩 For guests & inquiries: xaviertthomp@gmail.com

If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Reach out. Talk to someone. Your story matters.

]]> <p>This episode dives into the mental health battles athletes carry long before anyone sees them break. Using the story and mission behind Morgan’s Message, we explore the pressure, the silence, and the moments young men feel like they have nowhere to put the weight they’re holding. Lacrosse is the backdrop, but this conversation is about identity, expectations, grief, masculinity, and the hidden struggles that follow athletes into adulthood. If you’ve ever felt like you had to “keep it together” for your team, your family, or your image… this one’s for you. </p><p>Resources: Morgan’s Message — student-athlete mental health organization https://www.morgansmessage.org/ 🎙️ </p><p>Host: XayThomp </p><p>Guest : Dylan Taylor </p><p>🎧 Clips on TikTok: @xaysosly </p><p>📩 For guests &amp; inquiries: xaviertthomp@gmail.com </p><p>If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Reach out. Talk to someone. Your story matters.</p> 2bfe49f7-5776-4771-950a-0ead109e0ced https://redcircle.com/shows/33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877/episodes/956c176a-51c0-4893-b1b9-d9b0cec67797 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:38:58 +0000 1457 false full The Dangers of A Mask ( Unpacked Men's Mental Health Series ) The Dangers of A Mask ( Unpacked Men's Mental Health Series ) Xavier Thompson This isn’t therapy talk, it’s real talk. Mens Mental Health month is going and we are going to unpack how to overcome this social problem. Understanding how many different things cause such a problem that is still going unnoticed. How do you deal with pressure when no one sees it? This isn’t therapy talk, it’s real talk. Mens Mental Health month is going and we are going to unpack how to overcome this social problem.

Understanding how many different things cause such a problem that is still going unnoticed. How do you deal with pressure when no one sees it?

]]> <p>This isn’t therapy talk, it’s real talk. Mens Mental Health month is going and we are going to unpack how to overcome this social problem. </p><p>Understanding how many different things cause such a problem that is still going unnoticed. How do you deal with pressure when no one sees it?</p> a04a9e97-6d33-412e-bc7e-9a76da420820 https://redcircle.com/shows/33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877/episodes/bc6fd2cb-f86f-4a20-bb74-09b4fc28de92 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:30:01 +0000 1358 false full ACL's + Spiritual Fashion I Unpacked bySly ACL's + Spiritual Fashion I Unpacked bySly Xavier Thompson Unpacked a fantastic plan in action on attacking a fresh ACL injury. Mo Tucker of GMU soccer had some fantastic insight on how his spirituality will carry him, and even looks into new anime. See more of what he had to say in this fantastic conversation.

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]]> <p>Unpacked a fantastic plan in action on attacking a fresh ACL injury. Mo Tucker of GMU soccer had some fantastic insight on how his spirituality will carry him, and even looks into new anime. See more of what he had to say in this fantastic conversation. </p><p>Like &amp; Comment who&#39;s next</p><p>Unpacked bySly</p> 91df27ad-432b-4f55-88da-a4cec13c0cba https://redcircle.com/shows/33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877/episodes/ac8f7fdc-f9c8-4a38-94a4-a0c63618a190 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:15:11 +0000 3613 false full Staying True as a Magician I Unpacked bySly Staying True as a Magician I Unpacked bySly Xavier Thompson In this conversation, I link up with NightsnLA to unpack what it’s like juggling music, school, and self-discovery. We talk about prom night, the drive behind the art, and the challenges of building something real while still finding yourself in the process. It’s a look into what it takes to stay authentic when life pulls you in different directions.

]]> <p>In this conversation, I link up with <strong>NightsnLA</strong> to unpack what it’s like juggling music, school, and self-discovery. We talk about prom night, the drive behind the art, and the challenges of building something real while still finding yourself in the process. It’s a look into what it takes to stay authentic when life pulls you in different directions.</p> b4e36285-2d38-48bb-af72-bc7a2709e43f https://redcircle.com/shows/33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877/episodes/59a788cd-82dc-48e4-aaf9-c0f92c65357f Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:17:12 +0000 1463 false full Unpacked I The Haven in Chaos Unpacked I The Haven in Chaos Xavier Thompson In this first episode of Unpacked bySly, I sit down with Jordan Vite to talk about navigating the shift from high school to college life, experiencing the transfer portal, and finding balance when everything slows down. We dive into how experiences shape identity, what it means to slow down, dive into new hobbies, and love the badge.

]]> <p>In this first episode of <em>Unpacked bySly</em>, I sit down with <strong>Jordan Vite</strong> to talk about navigating the shift from high school to college life, experiencing the transfer portal, and finding balance when everything slows down. We dive into how experiences shape identity, what it means to slow down, dive into new hobbies, and love the badge. </p> f422a2b4-a852-49f9-9b7e-57a1aa0f6412 https://redcircle.com/shows/33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877/episodes/a7029ca9-ab38-462a-a7b8-022779f570f5 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:12:06 +0000 2032 false full Art of a Musician : NightsnLa Art of a Musician : NightsnLa 2 1 Xavier Thompson On this episode I had the fantastic opportunity to catch up with an old friend Nightsnla. A musician who's grind has not gone unnoticed at all, a man of many talents from music to photography, from managing to streaming. We got to have great conversation about his growth as not only a musician but a person. Got to unpack a lot of great information and takeaway a lot of fantastic things. Thank you for tuning in. Let me know who you want to see next ! The raw &amp; uncut version, Enjoy. On this episode I had the fantastic opportunity to catch up with an old friend Nightsnla. A musician who's grind has not gone unnoticed at all, a man of many talents from music to photography, from managing to streaming. We got to have great conversation about his growth as not only a musician but a person. Got to unpack a lot of great information and takeaway a lot of fantastic things. Thank you for tuning in. Let me know who you want to see next ! The raw & uncut version, Enjoy.

]]> <p>On this episode I had the fantastic opportunity to catch up with an old friend Nightsnla. A musician who&#39;s grind has not gone unnoticed at all, a man of many talents from music to photography, from managing to streaming. We got to have great conversation about his growth as not only a musician but a person. Got to unpack a lot of great information and takeaway a lot of fantastic things. Thank you for tuning in. Let me know who you want to see next ! The raw &amp; uncut version, Enjoy.</p> Buzzsprout-17518601 https://redcircle.com/shows/33f64bb4-c968-404a-a298-cae228ee1877/episodes/2eb9d142-3b14-4d38-9538-6268c4a9f275 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 1463 false