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A-Train Sports Talk
by Anthony 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-smith34/support
Episodes
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Team USA Struggles, LSU Expelled, and A Tilted Ball Cap
Welcome aboard The Ride — A-Train Sports Talk Video Livestream, now edited for your podcast listening experience with Anthony Smith. In this episode, we go beyond the scoreboard and take a deeper look at Team USA women’s basketball. The conversation isn’t about who’s better between Caitlin Clark,...
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KAWAI'S FALLOUT, KANTER'S LAWSUIT & NFL DRAMA
KAWAI'S FALLOUT, KANTER'S LAWSUIT & NFL DRAMA On this episode of The Ride — A-Train Sports Talk Podcast, Anthony Smith goes beyond the scoreboard to break down a loaded day in sports. We start with the college football courtroom drama surrounding LSU, the NCAA, the SEC, and the eligibility of...
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“WNBA X-FACTOR: MVP TALK, PLAYOFF PRESSURE & SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM”
Welcome aboard The Ride — A-Train Sports Talk Podcast with your host, Anthony Smith! 🚂🏀 On this episode, we're taking a closer look at three major WNBA storylines that are generating conversation as the league heads toward the postseason. First, we break down the biggest playoff X-factors — the...
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THE WNBA IS BIGGER THAN ONE STAR
THE WNBA IS BIGGER THAN ONE STAR The WNBA has never been more popular, but with that growth comes an important question: Is the league becoming too focused on individual stars, or are we finally recognizing the full depth and talent of women’s basketball? On this episode of The Ride — A-Train...
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WNBA Special: The WNBA Is winning-But What Is It Becoming?
In this episode of The Ride on A-Train Sports Talk, Anthony Smith takes a closer look at the growing debate surrounding transgender athletes in the WNBA and women’s sports. The conversation examines the difference between debating policies and attacking people. Questions about fairness…
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Episode 400- “The Sorsby Controversy, The NCAA Under Fire, KAT Championship Moment”
In this special edition of The Ride, originally recorded live on A-Train Sports Talk via Riverside, Anthony Smith dives into one of the biggest controversies in college football and one of the biggest storylines in the NBA Finals. First, Anthony examines the fallout surrounding Texas Tech...
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Kevin Saal Interview and the Shocker Way
On this episode of The Ride we had the opportunity to talk with Director of Athletic at Wichita State University, Kevin Saal. In this episode we go beyond the headlines to break down the tangible progress of the Shocker "Five-Year Strategic Plan." Kevin Saal provides the latest timeline on the...
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Leadership on Trial: Coaching Power, Player Influence, and the Cost of Trust
The NFL landscape has been shaken to its core. In this episode, we break down the massive news of John Harbaugh reportedly heading to the NY Giants and Mike Tomlin's shocking decision to step away from the sidelines for the 2026 season. Joining me on The Ride to discuss these bombshell moves and...
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The $20M Bet: Kevin Saal's Master Plan for the New Era of Shocker Athletics
Inside the episode Stadium Update: When will the new track and soccer field be ready? (Hint: February 2026!) The NIL Arms Race: How the "We Fight For Wichita" fund is changing the game. The Gold Standard: Balancing a record 3.53 GPA with AAC Championship goals. Don't miss this "State of the...
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State Championship Showdown
Get ready for the biggest week in Kansas high school football, fans! On 'The Ride' this week, we're breaking down ALL the action from the State Championship matchups! in 6A, the reigning champs, the Manhattan Indians (10-2), are back after dominating Derby, but they face an incredible challenge...
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Dilemma In Cleveland
Shedeur Sanders in his first start led the Browns to a 24-10 victory over the Raiders becoming the first Browns QB since 1995 to win his debut start. Final Stats: 11/20, 29 yards, one TD, one INT. Also worth noting he took only one sack. Key Plays: He completed a 66-yard catch-and-run to RB Dylan...
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HS Scoreboard Video Stream
A journey across the state of Kansas as playoff football kicks off in all classes from 6A to 6-Man
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High School Football Playoff Scoreboard Show
Today we take you across the State of Kansas as the playoffs and the run for state championship kicks off. Who advanced, who's season came to an unexpected end? Blowouts, close games, and upsets. All right here on The Ride
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Friday Football Kickoff
Today we take a look at classes 3A-6-Man. Can Hanover finish the story and capture 8-Man ll title thus ending two streaks or will Axtell bounce back and claim yet another title. In 3A can Andale make it back to back or does a repeat of last years title game between them and Topeka Hayden stand in...
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Flacco to Cincy and DJ Moore Wants Out of Chicago
The NFL just got shaken up! On this episode we breakdown two blockbuster storylines lighting up the league: Joe Flacco gets traded to the Cincinnati Bengals, signaling a major shift in the AFC North as Dillon Gabriel officially takes over in Cleveland and Shedeur Sanders moves up the depth chart....
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Kickoff to High School Football Preview
Today we highlight high school football looking at the top ranked teams in the state of Kansas with all classification rankings from 6A to 6-Man and key matchups and a possible big matchup in the GwaL between Wichita Southeast and Kapun Mt. Carmel
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Shedeur Sanders Keeps His Silence and Smile, Drama In the WNBA
Today we take a deep dive into the Shedeur Sanders that wasn't heard. After learning of Dillon Gabriel being named starting QB going into the game versus Minnesota in London. When asked what his thoughts were on still being the No. 3 QB he answered but nothing was heard. His mouth was moving but...
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Coaches Corner w/Matthew Fowler and The Scoreboard Show
Today on The Ride we journey to Oswego Kansas where we pick up the coach of the Oswego Indians and chat with a friend of the show in Coach Matthew Fowler. We discussed the 3-1 start to the season, the story of how the Williamson brothers landed at Oswego and the impact they have not only on the...
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HS Football Recap
In this episode we take a look at a few scores from all classes from across the state and I give you my pick for player of the week
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Mike Gundy Fired? Dabo Done? Dallas Doomed
In this episode of The Ride with Anthony Smith, we break down three burning questions shaking up the sports world: Is Mike Gundy's seat at Oklahoma State officially on fire after another embarrassing loss? Has Dabo Swinney's dominance at Clemson finally run its course? And are the Dallas Cowboys...
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Kansas HS Football Scoreboard Show and Game Schedule
In this episode we take a look back at scores from across the state from 6A to 6 man and give you the schedule for the upcoming week.
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Highlighting Kansas 6A HS Football Players
On this episode of The Ride we highlight Kansas HS football players in class 6A such as Augie Fast Wichita NW, Aaron Bohannon Wichita East, Pharrell Adams Wichita East, Drake Debaun SME, and so many more all on The Ride. Looking to boost your weight loss goals try Drink2Shrink to go in two great...
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HS Football Preview 2025 3A and 2A
Today on The Ride we preview Classes 3A and 2A as Andale in 3A looks to go on another run in 3A while Southeast of Saline looks to go back to back in 2A with key returners coming back
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2025 Kansas HS Football Preview Class 5A 4A
Today on The Ride we dive back into the preview and we take a look at class 5A and 4A and who has what it takes to get back to that title game the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. A lot of teams have holes tofill while some have key pieces in place to make a deep run. I also want to inform…
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2025 Kansas HS Preview Show Part 1
Today we dive into High School football with a look at rankings of all classes including 8-man and 6-man across the state of Kansas. We start off with a look at class 6A. Does Gardner-Edgerton has what it takes to repeat or will Manhattan or Derby or maybe even a stout Wichita Northwest has what…
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KCAC & SAC Preseason Spotlight + 2025 College Football Top 10
All aboard as I take you on a fast track through the world of college football. This episode dives into the KCAC's new 2025 divisional shakeup, highlights from the preseason All-KCAC team, and a spotlight on the Sooner Athletic Conference, where Texas Wesleyan looks to defend it's title behind…
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KCAC & SAC strike a deal UEN Urban Edge Network
The KCAC and SAC have struck a deal with Urban Edge Network a streaming service set to run through the 2028-29 academic school year
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Future Stars w/ Anna Raymond & Brooklyn Miles
Today we have two guests on The Ride in Brooklyn Miles from Pawhuska, OK and Anna Raymond from Pryor Creek, OK. Both are in Kentucky playing in Kentucky in TFN's Run4Roses AAU Basketball Tournament as members of JYD Basketball Club. In this episode we discussed what and who influenced them to…
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The A-Train w/Ed Nunez
Today on The Ride we welcome the voice of Western New Mexico Ed Nunez. We talked about the controversy that surrounds Caitlin Clark, her game, her treatment or perceived treatment, how she's viewed by fans and media. Then we focus our attention on the Cleveland Browns, Sheduer Sanders, Deshaun...
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Tournament of Champions, TFN's Run 4 Roses Classic, and This Day 1948 NLB History
This episode we start by talking a little basketball with two huge tournaments coming up. In Las Vegas you have the Tournament of Champions featuring girls AAU from around the country such as MoKan EYBL 16U with players like Destiny Maze, Zoey Buckner-Franklin and in Louisville, Kentucky you have...
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The History of the WNBA
Today on The Ride we take a look at the history of the WNBA and the founding players who helped shape the league into what it is today. The league was founded i n 1996 and began play in 1997 as the women's professional basketball league in the United States. In this episode we will look at the...
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Future Stars w/Riley Johnston Victory Christian & MoFlight
Today's guest on the A-Train sports talk podcast is a bright and talented young athlete from Sapulpa, OK. Riley Johnston plays varsity basketball for Victory Christian in Tulsa, OK and also competes in AAU basketball for MOFlight. As a member of the class of 2028, she balances her athletic…
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Where They Signed & ESPN Wichita ESPY Nominee's (HS, NAIA, Dl, JUCO)
Today's show we conclude the list of area HS players where they signed to continue the academic and athletic careers at. Then we take a look at the list of nominees on the ESPN Wichita Honorary ESPY's list from HS players to college players and coaches as well
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State Track Records Broken, Player Spotlight, and Where They Signed
Today's show is dedicated to the HS student athletes in the state of Kansas who left there mark in various sports and have signed to continue at the next level such as Ashley Lehman, Tatum Seyfert, Dru Zeka, Jack Guthridge, and Alan Hanna just to name a few. Then we have a list of area athletes…
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coaches Corner w/Coach Silsby the video podcast
This is the video version of the podcast interview I had with Coach Silsby.
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Coaches Corner w/ Coach Cole Silsby and a look back at Alan Hanna's record breaking performance
Today we welcome Coach Cole Silsby to the show. His playing journey took him to Bethal College, Allen County, and ended at Baker University. We talked about those who have influenced him, his mission as a coach, and how he himself has served as not just a coach but as a mentor. Also we take a…
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Player spotlight w/Hudson Ferralez and Alan Justin Hannah
Today on the show we had to fight through technical difficulties to make it through the show but my guest Hudson Ferralez and Justin Alan Hannah were great. Hudson is an alum from Collegiate HS now playing for national championship Hutchison CC. Looking to get more reps as QB1 he knows the target...
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Player Spotlight w/Jackson Voth Drake University Bulldogs
Today we bring back a familiar guest in Jackson Voth. He won a state championship while at Cheney HS as a WR originally committed to NM but ended up at Kansas State as a walk-on in his words an opportunity he couldn't pass up. He has now ended up at Drake University via the transfer portal. So,...
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NBA Extensions, Free Agency, and Super Max Contracts
Today we detour from the norm as we take a look at the NBA and some the names of players who could be signing max extensions, who could be entering free agency and who could be getting super max deals. Some names of interest Ja' Morant, Zion Williamson, Mikal Bridges just to name a few. Also,...
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Player Spotlight w/LJ Phillips
Today the Train picks up another passenger in Wichita's own LJ Phillips formerly of Wichita NWHS now a member of the South Dakota Coyotes of the MVC whom he credits in him making up his mind to be a Coyote. It was during his down time (Injury) they showed that they cared not just about the…
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The Coaches Corner with Jordan Murdock Sr.
Had the pleasure of having Coach Jordan Murdock Sr. on the podcast today. Jordan Murdock will be the 30th head coach for a program whose history dates back to 1901-02 Murdock spent the 2024-25 season at NCAA DII Pittsburg State University, working on staff with Jeff Boschee, helping lead the...
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Player Spotlight w/Alan Hanna of Maize HS Eagles
Today I'm honored to have Alan Hanna on as my guest on the podcast. We talked about his influences, his enjoyment playing with his teammates, and how he thrives on playing on enemy courts. How that energy from the opposing team fuels his passion, his flair for the game and his swag. As for if he...
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Talking Shocker Hoops
Today we talk Shocker Hoops. A look back at the season that was a 19-15 season. The players who left the program in better shape that they found it. A look at the stats that made it what it was and where improvements could've been made. Also want to share with you on April 19 Krystal Walker…
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Coaches Corner w/Coach Alonzo (Zo) Williams Coach of Olathe North
Special thanks to Coach Zo for being on the podcast today. He let us in on what influenced him to get into coaching, talked about his playing days and the brotherhood between him, Nick Bradford, and Coach Terry Nooner. Broke down the difference between HS and AAU ball. Mentioned some of his key...
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KSHSAA All 6A Girls Team and Honorable Mention
This is part one of what will be a look at the all league and all class teams in high school girls basketball and I will also take a look at the boys side as well all right here on the A-Train Sports Talk Podcast the number one podcast in the state of Kansas. Also I'm honored to have someone that...
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A Look At the Top 5 Boys Basketball Players & COY
On today's show we take a look at the top 5 boys basketball players from KSHSAA and courtesy of Brent Maycock. So we say congratulations to the following 5 players for making this list: 1. Corbin Johnson 6'4' SR. G Kapun Mount Carmel 2. Ian Premer 6'6" JR. F Great Bend 3. Gabe Pyle 6'6" SR. F...
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Player Spotlight w/Jack Ulwellling
On today's show I have from Derby a senior PG an AVCTL D1 first team and AVCTL D1 MVP in Jack Ulwelling who I'm honored and grateful to have on and share his story and testimony of basketball, life, and overcoming obstacles and being an inspiration.
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Special Guest Mia Hannagan Fr. PG Garden City HS & Robert Kelly PGH
On today's show I welcomed my special guest in Mia Hannagan a combo guard who plays for Garden City HS Lady's basketball team who posted some impressive stats as a freshman whom I had the pleasure to see in a game. Mia also excels in the classroom with a 4.0GPA. My next guest is no stranger as he...
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HS Basketball Wrap Up
On today's show I take a look back at the season that was HS basketball. Just a little bit with more to come in the upcoming days as I'm looking forward to having guest come on the show so we can really take a look back at the HS basketball season. Both boys and girls. However today we look at…
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Kansas HS Basketball March Madness Road to State
On the show today we have a schedule of games to come and some already played. Already some upsets. A full rundown tomorrow.
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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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-smith34/support
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