Bonjour! I’m Sid Bensalah, producer and host of Pre-Zero Sports Talk.
With over 30 years in sports leadership, events, operations, and high-performance environments, I explore what sport reveals about people, pressure, purpose, faith, performance, and life beyond the game.
Through honest conversations with athletes, coaches, leaders, founders, innovators, and changemakers, Pre-Zero Sports Talk goes beyond headlines to uncover real stories, practical lessons, and meaningful perspectives.
No filter. No bias. Straight talk.
Hear directly from the guests who joined Pre-Zero Sports Talk
REAL GUESTS REAL STORIES REAL EXPERIENCESBEYOND THEMICROPHONEExplore the Episodes,,These podcast guest reviews come directly from leaders, athletes, coaches and innovators who joined Pre-Zero Sports Talk with Sid Bensalah. Every review reflects a real conversation about sport, leadership, performance, faith and purpose.60+ 5★REVIEWS
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
Verified Pre-Zero Sports Talk Guest Reviews
“Every single question was meticulously researched and sequenced. Sid never once let the conversation drift into surface-level territory.”Russell Van BrocklenAuthor, Dyslexia Advocatestarstarstarstarstar““A fantastic host with thoughtful prep and easy conversation. Like having coffee with a friend. ”Nicole AndersonLeadership coach, burnout expertstarstarstarstarstar““Sid was amazing and the best podcast interview Ive ever done!”Dr. Matthew KutzLeadership, Author, Prostate Cancer Survivorstarstarstarstarstar““Sid is the consummate gentleman and such a thought provoking intellect of monumental character.”Mark MotsenbockerAuthor, Mentor, Consultantstarstarstarstarstar““Sid is an excellent interviewer and I highly recommend working with him. He is friendly, thoughtful, and creates a comfortable space.”Kandace KalinFounder & CEO, O2 Sports Insurancestarstarstarstarstar““Sid's ability to ask thought-provoking questions and foster meaningful conversations sets him apart.”Walker FergusonCo-Founder Ascend Performancestarstarstarstarstar““Sid asks great questions designed to make his guests think deeply below the surface. His podcast goes way beyond ‘fluff.’”Kirk McCarleyLife Coach, The Seed Sower, Authorstarstarstarstarstar““Sid is such an amazing host. He is organized and has a great system for running his podcast. As a guest I felt so comfortable.”Mary Boeckerfounder, Queen City Links Ladiesstarstarstarstarstar““Sid is an exceptional host and interviewer. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and trust it will provide immense value to listeners.”Donald McLaughlinfounder & CEO, The Aligned Ascentstarstarstarstarstar““Fantastic! Sid is a joy to talk with. Smart, did his homework, thinks deeply and with care. Thank you Sid!”John Lamyfounder, Globally Conscious Leaderstarstarstarstarstar““This was a great time and a wonderful experience. Sid is a great host, very engaging and an excellent conversationalist.”David PetrashOwner, City Wide Facility Solutionsstarstarstarstarstar““Our conversation was an absolute joy... the time slipped by before I knew it!”Lynn ColepaughFounder, Cyber PR Armystarstarstarstarstar““This host was phenomenal! He was well-prepared and knew exactly what he wanted to cover."Brian HiteCEO, Brian Hite Global starstarstarstarstar““Thoughtful, well prepared, and curious. Highly recommend.”Erich ArcherFounder, CGA Creativestarstarstarstarstar““Sid is super-professional, and hosts a great show. I feel very appreciative to have had the opportunity to be on his show.”Bobby DonohueCreator & Director, Planet Boneheadstarstarstarstarstar““Sid was an excellent host. He made my experience simple and we had a great conversation!”Michael HuberOwner, Mental Performance Coachstarstarstarstarstar““Sid's podcast was a lot of fun to be on, and he was an engaging and thoughtful host.”Daina RasutisGut Health, Acne, Holistic Nutritionstarstarstarstarstar““Sid was such a knowledgeable and articulate host, and a great pleasure to work with!”Laurel CollessAuthor, CEO, Blue Dachshund Oystarstarstarstarstar““Sid's podcast was a lot of fun to be on, and he was an engaging and thoughtful host.”Rebecca HainesPresident & Co-founder, PixSeatstarstarstarstarstar““Sid is an amazing host that makes you feel really comfortable and at ease. We had a great conversation and really love his work ”Lee StewartCEO, ESG Strategystarstarstarstarstar““It was an outstanding experience. We could have spoken for days.”Brian JosephFormer U.S. Army Veterinary starstarstarstarstar““What an amazing podcast.What an amazing host. Best conversation ever!” Jaclyn StromingerFounder, Leap To Your Successstarstarstarstarstar““We had a great conversation, the host was well prepared and easy to talk to. A great experience overall!”Dr Chelsea PierottiFounder, Dr Chelsea Pierottistarstarstarstarstar““Sid was great. looking forward to our next conversation”Gregory Jr. WallsOwner, Performance Experiencestarstarstarstarstar““Sid was great. looking forward to our next conversation”Gregory Jr. WallsOwner, Performance Experiencestarstarstarstarstar“see all reviewsIn Their Own Words