Episodes
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552. Hall-Of-Fame Hockey Writer/Broadcaster Stan Fischler
94-year-old Stan Fischler began his Hall of Fame journalism career as a publicist for the New York Rangers starting in the 1954–55 NHL season. He is the author of over 100 books, including his most recent, Tales of Brooklyn. In 1973, he entered television broadcasting, serving as an analyst for…
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551. Seattle Mariners Retiring Broadcaster Rick Rizzs
Rick Rizzs recently ended his longtime role as the Seattle Mariners ' longest-tenured broadcaster. Rizzs began calling Mariners’ games in 1983. He left to work for the Detroit Tigers from 1992 to 1994, and returned to Seattle in that magical 1995 Mariners season. For decades, he worked alongside...
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550. Miami Marlins Retiring Broadcaster Tommy Hutton
Tommy Hutton recently ended his longtime role as the Miami Marlins TV analyst. Hutton is the longest-tenured broadcaster in Marlins history. Hutton played baseball from 1966-1981 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Montreal Expos. He was famous for hitting...
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549. The LSU-SEC Controversy w/Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich
The 2026 College Football season is underway, and controversy between Louisiana State University and the Southeastern Conference came to a head when members of the conference were planning to vote the Tigers out of the SEC. It stems from LSU’s attempt to add two players, Dae’Quan Wright and…
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548. Elise Woodward, the New Voice UW Football
Elise Woodward was named the new radio voice of Washington Huskies College Football in July 2026. She is believed to be the first full-time female radio play-by-play voice in FBS football, taking over after 23 years as a sideline reporter on the radio broadcasts. She replaces Tony Castricone, who...
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547. Basketball Hall-of-Famer Dan Issel
Hall of Famer Dan Issel is the all-time leading scorer at the University of Kentucky, the second-leading scorer of all time for the NBA's Denver Nuggets, and the second-leading scorer of all time for the ABA. Issel played for the Kentucky Colonels of the ABA and later played for the Nuggets....
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546. Arsenal’s 2025-2026 Premier League Championship
On May 19, 2026, Arsenal were crowned the 2025-2026 Premier League champions. It was Arsenal's first league title since the 2003–04 season. They held a parade in North London, celebrating their title. Mikel Arteta coaches them. Journalist Natasha Henry has worked in sports media for years, based…
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545. The NY Knicks 25-26 NBA Title w/MSG’s Alan Hahn
On June 13, 2026, the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4 games to 1 to claim their first title since the 1972-1973 season. The championship captivated New York, a city that was starved for a major pro championship. Game 4 saw the Spurs take the largest halftime lead of any visiting...
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544. ESPN Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas
Longtime ESPN basketball analyst Jay Bilas has been with the network since 1995. He is featured on ESPN’s game and studio coverage and calls the top men’s college basketball games involving the nation’s marquee teams and conferences every week throughout the season. In 2024, he joined ESPN’s NBA...
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543. Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz Returns
First-ballot Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz first came on this podcast on Episode 450. The eight-time All-Star and National League Cy Young Award winner is currently FOX MLB’s lead game analyst. He is participating in Lake Tahoe’s American Century Championship. The American Century Championship is a...
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542. Joe Theismann (4th Appearance)
Legendary college and NFL quarterback Joe Theismann rejoins the show for his fourth appearance. Theismann was an all-pro quarterback for the then-Washington Redskins from 1974 to 1985. His career abruptly ended in ’85 when he was sacked by Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor and broke his leg....
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541. A Tribute to Bobby Cox
Bobby Cox was a Baseball Hall of Fame manager who led the Atlanta Braves to five National League pennants and a World Series championship in the 1990s and was ranked No. 4 for career victories among major league managers, died on May 9, 2026. His Atlanta teams won division championships 14...
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540. A Tribute to John Sterling
Legendary Yankees play-by-play announcer John Sterling died on May 4th, 2026. His broadcasting career began in the 1970s, but in 1989, he was hired as the radio voice of the New York Yankees. He called their games from 1989-2024, and in the process called 5,060 consecutive games from ’89-’19. He...
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539. Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues
14-year NBA veteran Muggsy Bogues is now the general manager of a new Baltimore team in the Hall-of-Famer Tracy McGrady’s Ones Basketball League. Bogues is best known for his ten years as a member of the Charlotte Hornets. He also played for the Washington Bullets (then), Toronto Raptors, and...
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538. 2026 Masters Recap with SI’s Bob Harig
Rory McElroy is the 2026 Masters Champion. It's his 6th major victory and his second straight Masters title. After squandering a record six-stroke lead in Saturday's third round, McIlroy briefly lost the lead again Sunday before taking control on the second nine at Augusta National to become the...
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537. 2026 MLB Preview with Jayson Stark
2026 is most likely going to be a significant season both on the field and off. Popularity for the sport is on the rise, yet an impending labor negotiation hangs over the game. 22 of 30 teams are broadcasting their games without a deal with a regional sports network. The last postseason was…
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536. NJ Devils TV Host Rachel Herzog
Sports with Friends celebrates Women’s History Month, continuing with a long line of amazing female guests. Rachel Herzog is the Pre/Post Game host of the New Jersey Devils on MSG Networks. She is currently in her second season. Herzog played both high school and college hockey, the latter at St....
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535. The Business of 2026 Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is undergoing a broadcasting metamorphosis in 2026. 22 of 30 teams have in-market, blackout-free streaming subscriptions available, while 8 remain broadcasting with traditional regional sports networks (RSNs). RSNs such as Sportsnet LA, Sportsnet NY, YES Network, and NESN…
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534. Pittsburgh Sports with Tim Benz
Longtime Pittsburgh sportscaster and Syracuse alum Tim Benz discusses his career and issues facing the Steel City. Benz has been covering Pittsburgh sports since 2001. In addition to writing for TribLIVE, he is a Steelers radio host on FOX Sports Radio Pittsburgh 970 AM and a contributor to...
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533. Super Bowl 60 Preview
On February 8th, 2026, the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. This preview features two special guests. Dave Wyman is a former NFL linebacker and the radio analyst for the Seattle Seahawks. He also hosts 2 pm-7 pm PT on Seattle Sports 710…
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532. Minnesota Wild Radio Host Kevin Falness
Kevin Falness is the executive producer and pre/post-game host of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. He joined the Wild as exec producer before their inaugural season in 2000-2001. Before joining the Wild, Falness worked as the executive producer of KKFN The Fan radio in Denver, Colorado. There, he…
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531. The Fate of the FanDuel Sports Networks Explained
As 2026 began, a new sports media controversy emerged. Main Street Sports Group, formerly Diamond Sports, missed a payment to the St. Louis Cardinals for their local TV rights. Days later, they missed payments to numerous NBA teams. Reports indicate that the streaming service DAZN wants to buy...
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530. 2 Jews Hanging Out on Christmas (Vol. 8)
This episode continues a long tradition that began eight years ago. Scott Seidenberg appeared on episode 177, which was released on Christmas. The following year, it continued with episode 229 and has continued every Christmas week since. The whole origin story of this tradition is explained in…
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529. Cleveland Browns Reporter Daryl Ruiter
Daryl Ruiter has been covering Cleveland sports for a quarter-century. Since 2011, he’s been the beat reporter for the Cleveland Browns on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland. The Ohio native also covers select Cavaliers and Guardians games. Ruiter was a regular guest on the MLB Radio Stayin’ Hot with Seth…
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528. College Football Reporter Matt Baker, The Athletic
Longtime college football reporter Matt Baker has been with the Athletic since 2024. Before that, he was with the Tampa Bay Times, focusing on both the Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles. In December 2025, the 12-team college football playoff was revealed. This episode comes out after the...
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527. Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz, the #1 men’s tennis player in the world, is playing in a tennis exhibition at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on December 7th, 2025. Alcaraz will face off in a three-set match against two-time US Open Semifinalist Frances Tiafoe. There is also a women’s tennis match between…
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526. Nashville Sportscaster Kevin Ingram
Kevin Ingram is a play-by-play announcer for Vanderbilt basketball, a sideline reporter for Vanderbilt football, and a play-by-play announcer for baseball on SEC+. He has been a sportscaster in the Nashville area for three decades. From 2004 to 2020, Kevin was the host of the hugely successful...
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525. New York Sportscaster Marc Malusis
Longtime sportscaster Marc Malusis was recently featured on WPIX Channel 11 in New York. Malusis is best known for his time on-air at Sports Radio 66 WFAN, also in New York. Malusis graduated from Syracuse University, interned for WFAN, became a producer for the iconic Mike and the Mad Dog radio...
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524. A Tribute to Lawrence Moten
Lawrence Moten, the leading scorer in Syracuse basketball history, died unexpectedly on September 30, 2025. He was 53. This episode is a tribute to the legendary Syracuse basketball player. Nicknamed “Poetry in Moten,” he who played for the Orange from 1991-95. Moten was born in Washington, D.C.,...
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523. 25/26 NHL Season Preview w/ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski
The National Hockey League recently began its 2025-2026 regular season. Greg Wyshynski is an ESPN senior NHL writer, podcaster, and insider. He is also a New Jersey native and a New Jersey Devils fan. This is NOT a Devils podcast, but rather a look at the main issues facing the league. Topics...
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522. "Brady vs. Belichick" Author Gary Myers
Longtime sportswriter Gary Myers has written his seventh book. “Brady vs. Belichick: The Dynasty Debate” raises one of the great NFL debates among fans of both the New England Patriots and the entire NFL. Who meant more to the Patriots’ nine Super Bowl appearances and six championships? Myers...
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521. 1969 World Champion New York Met Art Shamsky
Art Shamsky is best known for being a member of the 1969 New York Mets, who won the World Series. Shamsky played Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1972 for the Cincinnati Reds, Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Oakland Athletics. In 1969, he hit .300 with 14 home runs, the second-highest total on the…
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520. 2025 US Open (tennis) Recap
The 2025 US Open tennis tournament once again had record crowds and is being recapped after the final victories by men’s champion Carlos Alcaraz and women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka. The singles tournament took place over 15 days and featured the world’s best tennis players. The men’s final was...
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519. “Make Me Commissioner” Author Jane Leavy
New York Times best-selling author Jane Leavy has written amazing biographies of some of baseball’s all-time iconic players. She’s written books about Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle, and the legendary Babe Ruth. When looking for a fourth biography, she found that the sport she had loved and covered...
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518. College/Pro Football 2025 Preview with Jay Busbee
This week marks week one in the 2025 college football season. The NFL season is a week away. As football takes center stage, Yahoo Sports senior writer Jay Busbee previews both seasons and tells us the teams to watch in 2025. Busbee is an accomplished author. His latest book, “Iron in the Blood:...
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517. Sports Media: ESPN-NFL & the Return of the Bundle
The week of this episode’s release is the same week that ESPN is launching its long-awaited streaming app, which is a direct-to-consumer product that does not require a cable subscription. Still, how many customers will pay for ESPN without bundling it with other streaming service options? On...
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516. Hall of Fame Baseball Writer Bill Madden
Hall of Fame baseball writer Bill Madden has covered the Yankees and Major League Baseball for over 50 years, including more than four decades with the New York Daily News. He is a bestselling author and the 2010 recipient of the Baseball Hall of Fame’s BBWAA Career Excellence Award. His new…
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515. “New” NJ Devils TV Voice Don La Greca
Longtime ESPN New York host Don La Greca is making his second appearance on the podcast. His first, Episode 336, came when he had two totally different jobs. In July 2025, La Greca was named the new television voice of the New Jersey Devils on MSG Network. He is also currently the host of…
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514. The Inside Story of Univ. of Alabama Football
On July 31, 2025, for one night only in theaters, there is a new documentary entitled “Nothing But a Winner – The Alabama Football Story.” It chronicles the incredible history of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide Football Team. Alabama has dominated college football in the last century: 18...
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513. 3-Time Super Bowl Champion James Develin
Longtime New England Patriots fullback James Develin is taking part in a fascinating swim challenge in the Hudson River. On Saturday, August 16, 2025, more than 350 participants will participate in the seventh annual New York City SEAL Swim, a demanding multi-sport challenge that spans 3.5 miles...
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512. The State of the WNBA at the All-Star Break
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the WNBA will hold its All-Star Game. The sport has seen exponential growth in audience and popularity since the emergence of second-year star Caitlin Clark. Still, when Clark missed time due to injury, ratings fell. Dr. Tywanna Smith is a former pro basketball player...
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511. 2026 World Cup with NY/NJ Co-Host Bruce Revman
FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the biggest sporting event ever — three Host Countries, 16 Host Cities, 48 teams, and 104 matches will unite an entire continent to showcase a momentous new tournament format. The event will culminate with the Final at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) on...
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510. Mark Mulder Returns
One hundred episodes after his first appearance, former Oakland A’s and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mark Mulder returns to the show. He previously appeared in Episode 410. Mulder pitched for the A’s from 2000-2004. He was then traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, where he pitched through 2008. In…
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509. Sports Business Summer 2025 Edition w/Scott Rosner
In the sports business, there are a slew of headlines that get covered in this episode. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics were recently sold. Is this a trend where other legacy sports owners will try to get out of owning franchises? In baseball, the Rays and A’s have untenable stadium...
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508. Joe Theismann’s 3rd Appearance
Former NFL quarterback and broadcaster Joe Theismann returns to the podcast for the third time. His previous appearances were Episodes 306 & 461. In 306, he spoke about his incredible football career and the catastrophic leg injury that ended it. In 461, he discussed helping Alex Smith recover…
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507. ESPN, Carolina Panthers Announcer Anish Shroff
Anish Shroff is a play-by-play commentator for various sports on ESPN and its partner networks, including college football, college basketball, college baseball, and lacrosse. He is also a proud alumnus of Syracuse University. Shroff is the current radio play-by-play announcer for the Carolina...
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506. Sports Television's Statistician Ethan Cooperson
Ethan Cooperman has worked for over 25 years doing stats for various sports television broadcasts. He rose to fame in the industry when he paired with the late Greg Gumbel on CBS NFL broadcasts. Since 2004, he has worked on the #1 CBS team with Jim Nantz and Tony Romo. He also does college…
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505. Revisiting the 2000 Subway Series
In 2000, New York City was at the center of the baseball world as the New York Mets faced off against the New York Yankees in the 2000 World Series. Author Chris Donnelly has penned a new book that chronicles both the Mets and Yankees in the late 90s, leading up to that Fall Classic. “Get Your...
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504. NFL Executive-Turned-Broadcaster Pat Kirwan
Pat Kirwan is currently co-host of SiriusXM NFL Radio's Movin' the Chains with Jim Miller. His broadcast career followed a successful career in the NFL coaching and front office ranks. He also works on the CBS NFL pregame show “The NFL Today,” and has for decades. Pat started his career in…
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503. Scott Miller on New Book on Baseball Managers
Longtime baseball writer Scott Miller returns to the show to discuss his new book, “Skipper: Why Baseball Managers Matter and Always Will.” Miller’s book is a deep dive into the ongoing struggle for control that often takes place behind the scenes between Major League Baseball managers and the...