What happens when your old high school rival turns out to be your biggest mirror? Can sports shape not just your skills, but your character?In this episode of Weird Connections, hosts Ryan Weir and Eddie Booze sit down with Bobby Stephenson, a.k.a. Bobby Buckets, a former water polo standout from Corona Del Mar School. What begins as a look back on shared athletic experiences quickly turns into a deeper conversation about perspective, personal growth, and how surprising life’s connections can be. Through honesty, humor, and hometown history, Bobby reflects on rivalry, resilience, and what it means to grow up on the other side of the pool.IN THIS EPISODE:Bobby’s memories of playing water polo at Newport HarborThe tension and pride in the CDM vs. NHHS rivalryReflecting on mindset, ego, and the high school grindRealizing how little you really know about peopleBobby and Ryan uncover unexpected overlapsThe pressure of being “that guy” in a sports cultureHumor, honesty, and a few humbling momentsLearning how to look back with gratitudeWHO WILL LOVE THIS EPISODE:Fans of Southern California high school sports cultureListeners from the CDM vs. Newport Harbor communityAthletes reflecting on identity and transformationAnyone who’s grown beyond their high school labelPeople who value surprising, real reconnectionsTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 2: Bobby Stephenson 01:35 – CDM vs. Newport Harbor: water polo and identity 05:22 – Bobby’s mindset during high school athletics 09:13 – Ryan and Bobby trade perceptions of the past 13:44 – Ego, roles, and who you thought each other were 18:02 – The pressure of being “the man” at a young age 23:31 – Growth, perspective, and who we become 28:19 – Reframing old narratives 33:10 – Shared moments they didn’t realize they had 39:00 – What maturity teaches about competition 45:07 – Final reflections & the connection revealedSTAY CONNECTED:Like this episode? Hit that thumbs up.Comment your favorite moment or weirdest connection.Subscribe and ring the bell to uncover more unlikely links. Welcome to Weird Connections — it’s a smaller world than you think.Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios Contact: [email protected]. 5#WeirdConnections #BobbyStephenson #NewportHarbor #CDMvsNHHS #WaterPoloStories #HighSchoolRivalries #RealConversations #RyanWeir #EddieBooze #OCSportsCulture #weirdconnections #PacificLensStudios

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