Matter of Sports

Do you remember the fable about the Tortoise and the Hare? The ultimate lesson of that fable was that slow and steady wins the race. The the world of college sports, that may be a thing of the past. Coaches used to have 5 years at least to turn a program around but now its all about RIGHT NOW! With NIL and the transfer portal, coaches are expected to get it done in just a couple of years...and some of them are (cough, cough, Hoosiers, cough, cough). Is this the way it should be done? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss the Quick Fixes that have become the reality of collegiate sports and if its a sustainable model.For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

It has always been said that change is inevitable, but does it really have to be in America's Pastime? This season, Major League Baseball is rolling out an automatic balls and strikes machine that acts as a check on the human umpires who have been calling the game since it started. Will this improve the game or bog it down with replay after replay? How about the other changes that have come in the modern baseball era? Did they improve the game? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk to long time Umpire David Wiley, who has called more balls and strikes than most people have seen, about this new era of "RoboBaseball" and if it's a good thing. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Okay, so we don't even know if this is a word, but how do you feel about the Netflixification of Sports? Are you affected by the plethora of sports documentaries available on nearly every streaming platform? How about the dramas set in the world of sports? Do they make you want to start rooting for a new team? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss this new phenomenon and if it actually is a phenomenon.For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Between every NFL season, the folks in charge take a look at the rules of the game and decide if anything needs to be changed to improve the game or make the game safer. Some of those changes are minor but every now and then, they can be...game changing. Remember the change to the kickoffs? Sometimes these changes come from looking at how other leagues are doing things. This coming season, the UFL is adding several big rule changes that could one day make their way to the NFL in some shape or form. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani take a look at these rule changes and decide whether or not they are a good idea for the UFL and if one day they may be a good idea for the NFL. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Two of the biggest spectacles in all of sports just happened pretty much back to back. Superbowl LX and the 2026 Winter Olympic Games both had incredible moments, controversies, some absolute craziness and a whole lot of people watching. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani give their thoughts on these 2 iconic events and ask the enduring question..."what exactly is skeleton?"For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Hello sports fans! Due to work travel and some health issues (Ah-choo!) there will not be a new episode of the Matter of Sports podcast this weekend...but never fear! Kent Koen and Jon Madani will be back next weekend with a new episode to tickle your sports fancy. In the meantime, we encourage you to re-visit our last episode with Chris Plonsky and her take on the state of college sports. You won't regret it...For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

There is an old curse that says, "May you live in interesting times..." and in the world of college athletics, these are certainly interesting times. The question is, is it a curse or is it the beginning of a bright future? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani sit down for a conversation with our good friend Chris Plonsky who has done just about as much as anybody in shaping the present and future of college athletics and continues to be a guiding force for the shaping of the University of Texas Athletic Department and the college sports landscape as a whole. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Congratulations to the Indiana Hoosiers on winning the College Football National Championship for the first time in their history! It was an amazing game that lived up to the hype and now its time to get ready for next season, and in this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani, wrap it all up and examine the state of college football today and where it's all going...oh and there might be a little bit about the NFL. Just a bit... #CFP #transferportal #NIL #IndianaHoosiers #MiamiHurricanes #NFLPlayoffsFor information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

As we head into the NFL playoffs, this season will be unlike any of the others in the last several years. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk about all the differences, how we got here and maybe who's gonna win it all. Oh, and there will be a little bit of College Football talk too.For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Its almost a new year and Kent Koen and Jon Madani have some sports New Years Resolutions that they want you to hear. No, these are not their resolutions....these are the resolutions they think other people (or even teams or organizations) should make. Oh, and they start off talking about the College Football Playoff (you didn't think they could leave that one alone, did you?). Enjoy the show and Happy New Year!For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

The 2025 College Football Playoffs are set, and....wait, what? Who didn't get in? Surely you don't mean...wow. Well, hey at least they will get to play in a cool bowl game and....what? Really. And other teams too? Ouch. I think we have all had this conversation over the last several days, and Kent Koen and Jon Madani are no exception. Listen in as they try to make sense of it all, and maybe fix a few things while they are at it. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

It's that time of year again where we take a look at life and give thanks for all our blessings...and stuff ourselves silly. On this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani share what they are thankful for in the world of sports. Oh, and just so you don't think it's all just sappy stuff, they spend a little time on the Kiffin of it all. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Once again we have come to that time of the year when all thoughts turn to one thing...okay maybe a few things...but a big one is the College Football Playoff. Its a time when everyone has an opinion about which teams should be there and and which teams shouldn't be, but the question is...how do they get there? What is The Process? Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk about the way it is and maybe the way it should be....For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Gambling has been around as long as sports has been around. In many ways, gambling is as much a part of sports as the athlete is, but there have been long standing rules about who could place a bet on a sporting event and for most of known history, the athletes were not allowed. That will most likely be changing. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss whether or not college athletes should be allowed to bet on pro sports or even on collegiate sports. Should they be allowed to be a part of the sports gambling industry. I bet you have an opinion.....For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Seven head college football coaches have been fired since the start of the season. That's right...seven. Could there be more? Is this the right thing to be doing. In the episode, Jon Madani takes a look at this trend (?) through the lens of one particular coach firing that may not have been the best idea ever. Is Jon right or do these universities know something we don't? For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

It seems this week that we couldn't decide what to talk about...So we're bringing you two topics for the price of one! In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani first talk about the College Football Playoff and whether or not the committee is listening to Jon, and then its baseball and the soon to be standard robot umpires which are there to make sure that the strikes and balls are really strikes and balls. How do you think the human umpires feel about that? For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Remember the days when you got up in the morning and went outside to grab the morning paper and read the sports section with your coffee and toast? Or remember when you turned on the evening news and waited til the end when the sportscaster gave you the scores and the latest on your favorite team? Well, some of you are old enough to remember that...but a lot of you only remember getting that stuff on the internet and a lot of that through social media. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss the impact of social media on the sports landscape. Is it good? Is it bad? Does it really matter? You be the judge...For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Its hard to find a football fan these days who doesn't take part in Fantasy Football. Whether its to try and win some money, to feel more involved in the fandom or just to get together with friends and drink a lot, Fantasy Football has become a huge part of modern football fandom. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk about their fantasy leagues and how to put together a winning team. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

We've kept you waiting long enough... Its time now to answer the question that everyone is talking about: how do we expand the College Football Playoff in a way that makes sense and won't make everybody crazy? Kent Koen and Jon Madani present the "Jon Madani Solution" or whatever we decided to call it. How do you think they did?For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Is there any topic more controversial than the College Football Playoff? Okay, yeah probably...but not in this episode! Kent Koen and Jon Madani delve into the CFP and discuss how its been going, what will happen in the future and what SHOULD happen in the future. Is a 12 team playoff okay, should it be more, should we go back to 4? How do we choose the teams? Should it be only the SEC and Big 10? What even is an ACC? Find out in this exciting episode!!For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Every professional sport takes a break sometime during their season to hold an all-star game. An exhibition that brings together all the best players to....what exactly? Do All-Star Games mean anything? Do you like to watch them? How many of them are even actual games anymore? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss All-Star Games and if they really matter to the sport, the players and anybody else really.For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

What do you know about competitive eating? Probably you know about this guy named Joey who eats a whole lot of hot dogs every July 4th, right? Oh, but there is a whole lot more...a whole world of competition covering everything from barbeque to jalapeno poppers. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani take a deep dive into the world of competitive eating. The question is...can they make it back out?For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Welcome to Season 2 of A Matter of Sports! In honor of the new season, we bring you 2 topics: a wrap of the NBA Finals and a look at the Fanatics Games, a multisport, multi-skill level competition tailor made for the break between the other sports. Kent Koen and Jon Madani will take a look at both of these, Jon from his courtside seat and Kent from his couchside seat. This is Season 2...For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

We are taking a break this weekend to work our other jobs at the NBA Playoff and the College World Series and just being a bunch of Dads (Happy Father's Day!), but we will be back with Season 2 of Matter of Sports on June 28th. If there are any topics you would like us to discuss, go to MatterofSports.com and leave us a comment or suggestion. See you all for Season 2!For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

One of the great debates in the world of sports is which sport has the best all around athletes. Can a basketball player excel in football? Could a baseball player have success on the ice playing hockey? In today's Matter of Sports, Kent Koen and Jon Madani ask that very important question...is bowling a sport? Uh, I mean, which sport has the absolute best athletes...and why are they not golfers?For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Do you have a favorite sports movie? The underdog team that leaves it all on the field to go undefeated or a love story between a star athlete and his or her unlikely but never the less true love or any number or possibilities. Sports has been the setting for some of the greatest stories ever told in cinema, but which ones are the absolute best? Ask 10 different people and you will get 10 different opinions. Well, in this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani share their personal Top 10 list of their favorite sports movies. Are they right? Are they wrong? Are they a little strange? You be the judge...For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

When he was a young lad in Philadelphia, Bill Schoening had a few dreams...to be a part of the great Philly Soul Sound, to play professional baseball or to be The Voice on the radio bringing sports to life for millions of fans. Guess which one he did? Okay, so maybe he did like one and a half. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk with Bill, the long time voice of the San Antonio Spurs, about his career in radio, writing his book, the NBA and a lot more.For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Craig Colquitt is a man of many talents: he's a successful NFL punter with 2 Superbowl rings, he's a coach, a painter, an author and one hell of a stock boy who never broke a dish...but perhaps the most impressive goal is raising 2 sons who went on to successful careers as NFL punters each with their own Superbowl rings. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk to Craig about life, punting, painting and being the patriarch of an NFL family. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Whenever you say the word March, any number of things come to mind...but if you add the word Madness to it, there is only one thing that comes to mind...or maybe 68 things. The NCAA Basketball Tournament is one of the premiere sporting events in the US every year and with that comes loads of debate. Perhaps chief among the debate topics every year is "is it too big or is it big enough?" In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk about the Madness and ask the question, "Is bigger always better?" For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

American football is one of the most popular sports in the world but its also one that not everyone can play...maybe until now. There is a new version coming on strong that is open to more people, but it has been a part of most of our lives for a long time. On this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss the soon to be new Olympic sport Flag Football. Who's gonna play? How will they be selected? Who's gonna watch? Will the women's version be more popular than the men's version? All of these questions and more will be discussed on A Matter of Sports.For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Remember what it was like getting near the end of your high school career and trying to decide what was coming next? Getting a job? Going to college? Which college? For some of us it was simple but not for everyone. Imagine being a highly talented highly recruited athlete who at 17 or 18 has to decide where to take that talent and what you really want to do with your life... In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk to someone who has seen this process from every possible perspective: as a student athlete, as the parent of a highly recruited athlete and as a coach trying to navigate the process from the other side. Bob Sexton has seen it all and then some. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

So another Super Bowl has come and gone. Did you watch it? Of course you did...but did you watch it all? Did you watch for the game or just to see the commercials and the halftime show? Is it still the big event that we all think of or has it lost its luster? In the this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani take a look at just how super it is and just what is acceptable gameday food.For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Have you ever bet on a sporting event? Of course you have...everybody has. Whether its Vegas, squares at the office, or betting your neighbor, who is way too into the Patriots, that he has to wear a Chiefs jersey for a week if they win another Superbowl along with a hat that says "Mahomes is the real GOAT! Brady is a little lamb". So with all this gambling on sports happening, why is it still basically illegal? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk about sports betting and a few other vices that should also probably be legal.For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected] can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook.This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Well it seems we couldn't leave well enough alone. In this episode of A Matter of Sports, Kent Koen and Jon Madani dive back into the miasma of politics in the sports world. Will the the U.S. Senate really get involved in College Football? Should they? Does it matter? Yes. No. Maybe.... For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

This college football season will see nearly 50 bowl games by the time its all over. Do you care? Did you watch any of them? At one time, Bowl Season was the height of every college football season. Now with the new 12 team playoff and players opting out of bowl games to enter the transfer portal or prepare to go pro, many of the games don't seem to have the prestige they once did. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk about the bowl system as it stands today and what can be done to bring back the glory days of the Bowls. And Pop Tarts.... For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Whether its antitrust in baseball, an Olympian with a fist raised in the air or a quarterback taking a knee, politics have been a part of the world of sports for a very long time. Should sports exist outside of politics? Can sports exist outside of politics? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani look at how politics has become interwoven with the fabric of sports and if that is something that will change or....not. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

What exactly is Dead Money? How did it die? What does it have to do with sports? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss Dead Money in all its many forms and maybe come up with a way to bring it back from the dead. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

How long have kickers been an afterthought in the game of football? A position that rarely gets drafted and never gets the top tier salary has never been a top priority of coaches and owners...well, maybe until now. Teams are now sometimes winning games without scoring a touchdown, only scoring by field goals and distances that seemed like a miracle in the past are now almost routine for some kickers in football these days. On this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss the as important as ever role of kickers in the modern game of football. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram and Facebook. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

As the game of football and its players become bigger, stronger and faster, innovative enhancements to equipment are essential. From youth football to the elite level of the NFL, Riddell is leading the way in helmet technology and safety. Senior VP of Marketing & Communications Erin Griffin joins Kent Koen and Jon Madani to discuss the evolution of the company, helmet safety advancements and how Riddell works with teams and players at all levels of the sport.  For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram and Facebook. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

What on earth is Padel? Did we spell it wrong? Is there a boat involved? No, Padel is a new...or not so new sport that is taking the nation by storm. Move over Pickleball, there's a new sheriff in town! Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss why this is the new hot sport, what its all about and if Pickleball is suddenly old news. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram and Facebook. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Do you have a Bucket List? A list of stuff you want to do before you "kick the bucket"? For some people it might be climbing Mt. Everest or eating in the best restaurant in New York or seeing a Taylor Swift show. For Kent Koen and Jon Madani, their lists are all about sports. In this episode of Matter of Sports, Kent and Jon talk about their sports bucket lists...and why golf is featured so prominently. Do you agree with their lists? For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X and Instagram. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

They've been called "America's Team", but are they really? It's hard to argue with the success of the Dallas Cowboys as a business being the most financially successful franchise in the NFL, and under the ownership of Jerry Jones they have blazed many new trails and set the standard that every team owner wants to emulate...but are they a successful football team? Long time and long suffering Cowboys fans Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk about where America's Team is, where they may be going and just what on earth is Jerry Jones up to. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at [email protected]. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X and Instagram.

After every sports season, the people in charge look back on the season and talk about what went right and what didn't go so well. This can often lead to changes in the rules. Some of those changes are fun and add new life to the sport but often as not, they just seem a bit crazy. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk about some recent rules changes and if they work or if anybody understands them and they give a few suggestions for possible future rule changes that will either make you go hmmm...or drive you crazy. If you have comments or questions about this or any episode of Matter of Sports, please drop us a line at [email protected], and check us out on social media: @matterofsports on X and Instagram. For more information on the topics we discuss and other extras, check out our website: matterofsports.com.

Name, Image, Likeness. Three simple words that have changed the landscape of College Sports for good. Or is it for bad? In this episode of the Matter of Sports podcast, Kent Koen and Jon Madani take a look at NIL and what it means to College Sports now and in the future. If you have comments or questions about this or any episode of Matter of Sports, please drop us a line at [email protected], and check us out on social media: @matterofsports on X and Instagram.

Is there anything bigger than the SEC? Certainly not in the world of College Football...and maybe in all the other college sports too. With the addition this season of Texas and Oklahoma, is there any sport where the SEC is not dominant? Hosts Kent Koen and Jon Madani tell us why its all about the SEC. For supplemental information and links to research we use, check out our website: matterofsports.com Check out our social media here: linktr.ee/matterofsports For questions comments or suggestions, send us a note at [email protected]

Are you a Summer Olympics fan? Do you look forward every 4 years to the grand spectacle of International sports competition...or do you look for just about anything else on TV first. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss what they like and don't like about the Summer Olympics, could the games be improved or should they be left just as they are and is controversy actually good for the event. A Matter of Sports is a twice monthly podcast which takes a deeper dive into the world of sports...the rules, the history, the numbers and especially the money. Look for us on social media: @matterofsports on X and Instagram, and for more information on the topics discussed and links to articles and other media, go to matterofsports.com.

Welcome to a Matter of Sports! Tune in to each episode for a deeper dive into the world of sports. Join hosts Kent Koen and Jon Madani with over 30 years experience in the business and broadcasting of sports.