Sports and Community: From Grassroots to Podcasting with Kevin Warren

Send us Fan MailIn the first episode of Season 3 of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, Sid Bensalah sits down with Kevin Warren, the host of the Sports Chasers Podcast. Kevin shares his journey from growing up in Brooklyn, New York, with a deep love for sports, influenced by his father, a former minor league baseball player, to becoming a leading voice in independent sports media.Together, Sid and Kevin discuss:How growing up in Brooklyn shaped Kevin’s passion for sports.The origins of the Sports Chasers Podcast and its unique approach to covering both popular and underrepresented sports.The transition from audio to visual media during COVID-19 and how it changed the game for independent podcasters.Kevin’s take on authenticity in sports coverage and why staying objective matters.The role of sports in fostering community connections and creating opportunities for dialogue.Challenges in podcasting and advice for aspiring hosts.Tackling important topics like representation, diversity, and sustainability in sports media.Highlights:Kevin’s story of turning casual sports debates with friends into a podcast platform that champions honest and unbiased sports coverage.Insights into the hard work behind running a successful sports podcast, from content creation to balancing audio and video production.Personal reflections on community building through sports and the lessons learned from six years of podcasting.Kevin’s thoughts on the evolving role of independent sports media in challenging legacy narratives.Lightning Round Questions Answered:Kevin’s all-time favorite sports moment.The sport he found hardest to master.A surprising fact about Kevin that might leave you hungry for more!Where to Connect with Kevin: Visit the Sports Chasers Podcast website at sportschaserspodcast.net to learn more about their work, join the conversation, or connect with Kevin and his team.Quote to Remember: "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." – Nelson Mandela.Support the showStay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk.Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Listen, watch, and follow:Spotify Video: Watch full episodesYouTube: Subscribe and join the conversationX: @PreZeroSTInstagram: @PreZeroSportsTalkLinkedIn: Connect with the CommunityTikTok: @PreZeroSportsTalkSubstack: Sid BensalahGot feedback, a topic idea, or a guest suggestion?Send your thoughts here: https://prezerosportstalk.com/contact/Support the Podcast: https://prezerosportstalk.com/donate/