Behind Every Athlete There is a Story.
Welcome to Ava’s Arena, the podcast where we go beyond the scores and stats to celebrate the real stories, struggles, and successes that make sports unforgettable.
Hosted by Ava Ahrens a former basketball and cross country athlete with a lifelong passion for Big Ten sports, F1, football, and more Ava’s Arena is about more than just winning and losing. It's about the people behind the plays: the athletes, innovators, and dreamers who inspire us both on and off the field.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or just someone who loves a great story, you’ll find a place here. Each episode, Ava brings fresh conversations and insights that remind us why we love the games, and the people, who make them matter.
Produced by A6 Ventures.
Ava Ahrens is a Journalism student at the University of Iowa and the passionate host of Ava’s Arena, where she explores the human side of sports with stories from athletes, innovators, and dreamers. A former basketball, cross country, and track athlete herself, Ava’s lifelong love for Big Ten sports, F1, football, and more fuels her mission to celebrate the heart behind every game.