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A-Train Sports Talk

by Anthony E Smith

Talking sports NBA, NFL, MLB, HBCU, Negro League Baseball History. A different perspective on sports. The podcast where you'll get sports history. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-smith34/support

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  1. OU's QB Situation, Cincy's Position and more take aways

    I take a look at the OU QB situation and how Lincoln Riley has handled the line of questions and I also take a look at what's next for each top 25 team. In addition to those that have Spotify the poll question will be do think Cincy deserves a fair chance to compete in the CFP --- This episode is...

  2. High School Football Scoreboard Show/ Coaches Corner W/Matt Fowler

    This edition of the High School Football Scoreboard Show features The Coaches Corner with Coach Matt Fowler of Oswego who took the time to join me for a ride on the A-Train and has all convinced me to make it to an 8-Man game. His team was in a game that broke a Kansas record for most points as...

  3. The HBCU Black College Football Report and QB Battle on The Plains

    In this episode I start by looking at The HBCU College Football report with the power rankings and news you can use. Next I take a look at the QB battle brewing in Norman, OK as Coach Lincoln Riley has a decision to make. Stick with Spencer Rattler or make the switch to the fan favorite in…

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  4. Interview w/Vince Quinn Formerly of CBS Sports Radio

    Had a good time with my guest Vince Quinn as we talked about him getting into radio, covering Philly Sports and now to helping people succeed in podcasting. Also you can check him out on Bell and The Birdman podcast. Also talked some NFL and some MLB as well. --- This episode is sponsored by ·...

  5. Jaylon Smith released and Stephon Gilmore traded

    In this episode I take a look at the release of Jaylon Smith and why it happened and was the timing right, and what the trade for Stephon Gilmore did for the Carolina Panthers and there "Win Now" mentality. Also Matt Nagy has named Justin Fields his starter but, was it really his call when he…

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  6. NCAA Scoreboard Show/Rankings & HBCU Report

    In this episode I rundown the top 25 scoreboard and give you the rankings as well. Then I've also added The HBCU Report which will at some point be a sponsored segment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast:...

  7. HS Football SB Show Week 5 Coaches Corner w/Jon Tre

    I start my show off with The Coaches Corner and my special guest Jon Tre from Charlotte, NC and we pretty much shoot the breeze about a little of everything from his time coaching at The B&G Club to his playing days and what he sees lacking in todays players. Also the HS Scoreboard show with all...

  8. NCAA/NFL Scoreboard and Highlights

    In this episode it's all NCAA College Football and NFL scores and highlights. Also the top 25 AP and Coaches Poll. Who moved up and who fell quicker than falling prices at Walmart. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this...

  9. High School Football Scoreboard Show Week 5

    In this episode I give you all the scores from 6A to 6-Man and there will be new classifications as schools will be re-classified and the City Leagaue (GWAL) will has made changes in regards to safety by implementing new game attendance rules. Also this show is sponsored by The Health Connection...

  10. High School Football Scoreboard

    In this episode I give you the scores from across the state of Kansas from 6A all the way down to 6-man and some news regarding 6-man football in the state of Kansas. Also a new feature High School Player Spotlight and in the Coaches Corner I went way down to the State of Ohio and pulled a good...

  11. Coaching Search For USC, Will Urban Be The 1st To Be Fired?

    In the episode I take a look at the fallout of the Clay Helton firing and take a look at 5 Outside-The-Box candidates to replace former coach Clay Helton. Then after 1 week a college coach gets and now Urban Myer is answering questions about will he be the next USC coach. Question is will he be…

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  12. Coaches Corner, SHC JSU vs. TSU Top 25 Scoreboard Show

    On a Sunday edition of the Coaches Corner I had a chance to talk with a good friend Coach Weston Schartz as we take a look at how this year has shaped up after two games and got his take on outside of the traditional teams who win the City League who would he pick to win the title. I also take a...

  13. High School Football Recap, And HBCU Report

    This episode I give you the HS football scores in all classes from 6A all the way down to 6-Man across the state of Kansas. Then I shift into how the landscape is changing in the land of HBCU schools as we will see Jackson State-Tennessee State: Deion Sanders vs. Eddie George The 32nd edition of...

  14. A look A Coaches Making an impact at HBCU Schools

    In this episode I take a look at coaches looking to make an impact at HBCU schools starting with Coach Prime as well as Eddie George. Then I take a look at SWAC Players of the week and I end the show with a look at conference realignment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way...

  15. The first HS football recap 2021

    Giving you the scoring recap of HS football across the state of Kansas. Also this episode is sponsored by The Health Connection with three locations to serve you 2 in Wichita, and 1 location in Rose Hill, Kansas --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast....

  16. A look at the preseason college football top 25

    In this episode I take a look at the College Football Top 25 and I even threw in an upset alert. And I also take a look at teams with the most CFP appearances since the CFP format. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this...

  17. Coaches Corner/ KS HS Football Rankings

    Special thanks to Coach Steve Martin for being guest on a segment I call Coaches Corner which will be a fixture during the high school football season. Then I give you the preseason HS football rankings from 6A all the down to 6-Man and I close out with a look at linebackers to watch as an...

  18. Local High School Football player spotlight, HBCU sports, remembering Bobby Bowden

    In this episode of the A-Train Podcast I take a look at East High standout and K-State commit Tobi Osunsanmi a story which was written by Joanna Chadwick. Then I shift into looking at some HBCU news and what's the chance APBU have at repeating as SWAC champions and to close out I do a story...

  19. On the phone w/Smokie

    Caught with my guy Smokie Norful and we hashed it out with a little NBA talk draft and trade talk. Then I con concluded with a look at Athlons Football Top 25. And today's call was sponsored by The Health Connection with 3 locations to serve you, 1709 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS 3101 N. Rock Rd #170,...

  20. The History behind Texas' and Oklahoma's move and why it's Happening

    In this episode I catch up with my good friend From Running the Table podcast Rick Thomas and we just shoot the breeze so to speak. Then I get into the meat of the show as Bob Bowlsby accuses ESPN of destabilizing the league to which ESPN says there's no merit to those claims. Then I take a look…

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  21. Will OU and Texas leave the BigXII and a Memo to NFL Teams

    In this episode I take a look at the possibility of Texas and Oklahoma leaving the BigXII for the SEC and what is being said. Of course if that were to happen it would have to pass a vote. Also Roger Goodell has issued a memo to all 32 teams regarding unvaccinated players and what it could cost....

  22. College Football Recruiting new/ Former UCLA Coach found dead in home

    We start of with sad news in the football world as football has lost another great coach in Terry Donahue as he was the all time winningest coach in Pac-12 and UCLA history and becoming the first coach to play in the Rose Bowl, be an assistant, and head coach. Also I take a look at some College...

  23. Supreme Court deals NCAA a crushing defeat

    Segment 1. Supreme Court rules against NCAA. Segment 2. Shaq has some heavy criticism for Ben Simmons. Now the question is will Ben be back in Philly for the 2021-22 season as trade rumors heat up. Also Jeff Van Gundy started a media firestorm when he spoke of Luca and "his whiteness." And to…

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  24. Best of interviews Pt. 2

    This is my second best of interviews. This episode includes interviews with Jody Adams-Birch, Chris Allison, Coach Steve Martin, and Pastor Penn a.k.a. Jermaine Pennington. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast:...

  25. Best of Interviews Pt. 1

    In today's episode I reflect back on my time doing podcast and trying to talk sports. I've been blessed to interview some people that I've grown up listening to or following down through the years. So enjoy this first installment of the best of interviews. Special guest in this podcast Mike...

  26. Aaron Rogers Breaks Silence

    Aaron Rogers breaks his silence and says it's all about the people, says he loves his teammates, coaching staff and loves Jordan Love and says he's a good kid to work with. Also The idea to better the Pittsburgh Steelers was Big Ben ideas to take a pay cut. Also the Buffalo Bills restructured...

  27. Talking Mental Health w/Mark Potter

    This episode is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness Month. Today's guest is a family man, a man of conviction and though he's no longer coaching basketball he's what I would like to call a Coach of Life. His name is Mark Potter who's sounding the horn on mental health and depression. Also I was...

  28. NBA ready to talk mid season tourney

    NBA plans to revisit the idea of having a midseason tournament per report. After the success of the play-in tournament this season, the NBA is reportedly interested in revisiting the idea of adding a midseason tournament. Also Patrick Mahomes is "ahead of schedule" in offseason rehab. According…

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  29. Interview w/Shaun Vandiver

    In today's episode I caught up with long time friend and now assistant coach at Wyoming again Shaun Vandiver. We talked today's game versus yesteryears game and how you have to adapt and could coaches adapt to today's players. Also his playing career going back to Hutchinson C.C. and his days at...

  30. Shaqs Top 5 Current NBA Players

    In the episode I talk about Shaq revealing his top 5 current NBA players. Steph, KD, Bron. But how about Damien Lilliard and Joel Embiid? Then I take a look at some NFL NFC East news. Then in my next segment I start out talking about how the NFL had caught fire in bringing Mental Health Awareness...

  31. Rookie Michael Jordan vs. MVP Kobe Bryant

    In this episode I start out taking a look at Michael Jordan's rookie year and comparing it to Kobe Bryant's MVP Season and which one was better. Also I take a brief look at some of the takeaways from the 2021 NFL Draft. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast....

  32. Lebron's Mistaken tweet and 15 strange college football seasons

    In this episode I take a look back at the backlash of LeBron's latest tweet and deleted tweet and what others had to say yet building up momentum for "Shut Up And Play." Also I take a look at 15 of the strangest college football season. They were indeed seasons that shaped the land of college...

  33. Bobcat attack, Kobe and Maya Moore

    I start this episode of with a story that made it's rounds on sports media outlets. As a husband and his wife started what seemed to be a calm moment turned chaotic as a bobcat attacked his wife. But what the husband did was amazing. Also Dewayne Wade and a group he has partnered with has a stake...

  34. Special Guest Bob Lutz

    Joining me on board on today's episode is Bob Lutz from The Drive which can be heard daily on KFH 1240AM and 97.5FM along with a host of other characters that tag along with him. We discussed a variety of things such as League 42, his memories of WSU sports as well as iconic local figures and…

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  35. Congrats to Stanford Women's Basketball

    In this short but sweet episode I start out by giving the ladies some love as Stanford and Arizona entertained the masses who tuned in and the best we can do is say "Thank You Ladies" for an instant classic of a game. Then I take a look at how one shot could make a world of difference from a...

  36. Women and Men's Final 4 Episode

    In this episode I take a look at women's basketball. Taking a look at first the best women college players by jersey number. Then I take a look at the match up between Arizona vs. Stanford and from there keeping with the women I go back in time and look at a lady who started out as a little girl...

  37. The Madness. NCAA Men and Womens

    A look at some potential matchups in the Sweet 16 and a look at should women's college basketball go to neutral site as opposed to home site. Also did the Cowboys improve there Offensive line which at best was very offensive last year with the signing of a vet free agent and did they improve…

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  38. March Madness 2021

    It's called March Madness for a reason. In some instances it could be deemed March Sadness. Take a look at Virginia who is the defending national champs but run back to the prior year when they became that number one seed that lost to a 16 seed team. Well they didn't loose to a 16 seed but they...

  39. Talking Sports w/Smokie

    In this episode we talk about Dak's contract and what it means for the Cowboys moving forward and the Cowboys can do with a little cap space as far as addressing other needs. Also we talk about what happened at Creighton with Coach Greg McDermott and how his comments costed him a one game...

  40. Interview w/Weston Schartz

    Talked with HC of Kapun Mt. Carmel Weston Schartz and we looked back in time on when he coached against Berry Sanders his time at Northwest and the difference between coaching at Northwest and West and what it's like to coach at KMC. He let it be known that anyone who coaches at KMC will always…

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  41. A look at African American Sports History

    In the first segment I take a look at 28 African Americans that made an impact in sports either on the field or in the front office. In my second segment I give a breakdown of what the college basketball top 25 is looking like and a look at Lakers' star Anthony Davis injury. in my final segment I...

  42. NASCAR Daytona 500 & Saxophonist Mike Phillips National Anthem

    This episode starts out with the sounds of Mike Phillips rendition of The National Anthem and a snippet of the Negro National Anthem (Lift Every Voice) which was performed right before NASCAR's Super Bowl known as Daytona 500. I also talk a little divorce situation. Yes it appears as if the...

  43. Remembering the Icons from Movies to Sports

    In the episode I take a look first at Cicely Tyson and the legacy and life lessons she left behind. She blazed a trail any woman and especially young black women should be proud to follow. it should be noted she didn't do it for the money if you note the roles she played in movies. She never…

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  44. Remembering Hank Aaron

    In This Episode I take a look at the life and legacy of Hank Aaron and what he too had to endure to get to what he achieved in life and on the field. Did you know outside of politicians Hank Aaron had the most mail upward of 390,000 pieces of mail support/hate as he approached the Homerun record…

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  45. Black History Sports Highlights (LarryDoby)

    In this episode I take a look at black history sports and today's feature highlight takes a look at Larry Doby and the path he took to get to the MLB and also breaking the color barrier becoming the black athlete to in the AL. He credits Jackie Robinson for giving him hope that he could make as…

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  46. MLK Edition

    In this episode I start out with a look at Martin Luther King Jr. who was instrumental in leading the way for racial equality and ending segregation. Also I take a look at several black athletes from various sports who's name will forever be etched in the books for the marks they left in the…

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  47. College Hoops and NFL QB Matchup

    In this episode I take a brief look at the American Athletic Conference upper division and key statistical leaders. Then I take a look at the Tom Brady vs. Drew Brees matchup and the history they have dating back to October 2,1999 when Brees was a starting at Purdue and getting Heisman...

  48. College Hoops Preview Wichita State vs. Tulsa and more

    In this episode I take a look at comments from Isaac Brown about his team leading to tonight's matchup with Tulsa. Then in my next episode we look back at Bama and Ohio State as they made it to College Football's finish when at best before the season it looked as if it wouldn't be a season. Then...

  49. NFL Wildcard Recap

    A look at NFL Wildcard Saturday and Sunday. Bad blood brewing between the Titans and Ravens, as Lamar Runs all over the Titans and leaves the field without a hand shake, meanwhile let's look at the old guys at QB, Big Ben sent packing as the Browns handle the Steelers, Phillip Rivers who played a...

  50. College Football Playoffs Final

    In this episode I take a look at the Matchup between Ohio State vs, Alabama and what to look for in the game. Also a look at the passing of a coaching great known to people here in Wichita for his time at Wichita Heights and that dominant 1977 State Championship and nationally ranked team led by...

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Talking sports NBA, NFL, MLB, HBCU, Negro League Baseball History. A different perspective on sports. The podcast where you'll get sports history. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-smith34/support

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does A-Train Sports Talk have?

A-Train Sports Talk has 153 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 20, 2021.

What is A-Train Sports Talk about?

Talking sports NBA, NFL, MLB, HBCU, Negro League Baseball History. A different perspective on sports. The podcast where you'll get sports history. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-smith34/support

How often does A-Train Sports Talk release new episodes?

A-Train Sports Talk publishes a few times a week, based on its 153 episodes since March 2020.

Who hosts A-Train Sports Talk?

A-Train Sports Talk is created and hosted by Anthony E Smith.
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