The Sports Student: Recent Episodes
Wendell Epps
The Sports Student is a podcast that provides you with the latest news happening in sports in the most elaborate way possible. Each episode is formatted in a way that is meant to provide an easy and entertaining experience for listeners! The most popular series on this podcast is called "A Sports Student Interview" where host Wendell Epps brings on professionals and students in the sports/news media industry on his podcast to talk about their experiences working in the industry! The Sports Student is hosted by Wendell Epps, a college student who has aspirations to become a professional sports Play-by-Play Announcer someday. Wendell already has experience announcing over 60+ sporting events on ESPN+ for High Point University Athletics including calling the 2021 Big South Women's Lacrosse and Big South Women's Soccer Championship! You can follow Wendell on Instagram @w.epps_23 and @wendellepps_sportsannouncing for updates about his podcasts. You can catch new episodes of The Sports Student weekly on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast streaming service that you can think of!
In the fifth and final installment of Eppsceptional Episodes for the year, I reflect on my top 5 sports media moments of 2022! From achieving milestones at High Point University to taking on new sports broadcasting experiences off-campus, this year was life-changing to say the very least. This list was hard to put together but I finally narrowed it down. Can you guess what my top 5 moments were? Listen to today’s episode to find out!
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Thank you guys for all the support this year! See y’all in 2023 😀
In the 4th edition of Eppsceptional Episodes, I take you all into the week of my life as a sports broadcaster. Announcing games at various schools comes with a lot of work, but a lot of fun as well!
NOTE: This episode is a podcast that is intended to be watched/listened to as a video component. Please use the link below to access the video version of this episode.
Link to video version: https://youtu.be/kGMHl-aSH5E
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In the third edition of Eppsceptional Episodes, I take a break from the stories and advice on the sports media industry and turn my podcast into a game show for an episode! I play three games, one of which has absolutely NOTHING to do with sports. Trust me though, you’ll see it’s purpose when you listen to it.
Grab a snack, grab a drink, whatever you got to do to make yourself feel comfortable and enjoy today's episode! Please be sure to like, subscribe, and follow my podcast Instagram page @thesportsstudentpodcast
1:44 Segment 1 - NBA Trivia
10:01 Segment 2 - Would You Rather: Fast Food Edition
16:39 Segment 3 - World Cup Trivia
In the second edition of Eppsceptional Episodes, I share my internship experience at WXII-12 News this past summer! I describe what my exact role was, how it benefited my sports media career, and share my two favorite stories from my internship there!
Grab a snack, grab a drink, whatever you got to do to make yourself feel comfortable and enjoy today’s episode! Please be sure to like, subscribe, and follow my podcast Instagram page @thesportsstudentpodcast
The Sports Student is back and better than ever! In today’s episode, I began a NEW series on my podcast called Eppsceptional Episodes. In this series I will share stories about my sports media career and discuss what it’s like to be an aspiring sports broadcaster in college!
For the first edition of Eppsceptional Episodes, I do a Q&A where I answer questions sent in from my Instagram followers. The first half of the Q&A are questions about my sports media career and the second half are questions that have absolutely NOTHING to do with sports at all.
Grab a snack, grab a drink, whatever you got to do to make yourself feel comfortable, and enjoy today’s episode! Please be sure to like, subscribe, and follow my new podcast Instagram page @thesportsstudentpodcast!
Episode TImestamp
:14 Intro
3:34 What has been your most memorable moment calling a game at HPU?
5:47 What was it like interviewing Jim Nantz?
8:34 What is your ultimate goal in the sports media industry?
10:05 Non-sports related questions begin!
10:25 What hobbies/interests do you have outside of sports?
14:16 What is your favorite restaurant in North Carolina?
15:34 What is your favorite kind of music?
17:16 What would you be doing if you were not pursuing a career in sports broadcasting?
In the season finale of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with NBA player JJ Redick! In this podcast, JJ talks about his time in the league, his thoughts on this year's USA Basketball team, and how he has seen the NBA change over time and where he sees it going in the future!
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Thank you all for a fantastic season 1!! :)
Stay tuned for season 2!!!
In the 20th, yes 20th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Haley Jordan! Haley is currently a CBS Sports Reporter at WIFR in Rockford, Illinois! Haley graduated from Indiana University in 2020 and also was named Miss Indiana back in 2017! In this podcast, Haley talks about her unique journey to entering the sports media industry and shares some valuable advice on what it takes to succeed in the industry!
Instagram: @w.epps_23
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Twitter: @epps_wendell
In the 19th edition of A Sports Student Interview I chat with Maria Trivelpiece! Maria previously spent some time working as a sports anchor/reporter at WAGM-TV in Maine and recently started a job as a multimedia journalist for the Patriot League!
NOTE: This episode (including the intro) was recorded back in late July and since then Maria started a new job as a multimedia journalist at the Patriot League! Congrats to Maria on starting a new role!
In the 18th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Harris Eisenberg! Harris is a rising senior at High Point University majoring in sports media and has spent time announcing games for High Point Athletics on ESPN+ and interned for the Battlecreek Bombers this summer! In this podcast, Harris talks about his early experiences in the sports media industry and shares some vital information on how to get properly prepared for a game as a broadcaster!
Instagram: @w.epps_23
Twitter: @epps_wendell
In the 17th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Ciara Speller! Ciara currently works as an Evening Anchor at WWLP-22 News in Western Massachusetts and has held this role since 2017! In this podcast, Ciara talks about how her career got started and shares some valuable advice to those striving to enter the news media industry!
Instagram; @w.epps_23
Twitter: @epps_wendell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In the 16th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Gabby Hajduk! Gabby is currently a sports journalism student at the University of Illinois and has experience working as a sports writer and editor at The Daily Illini! In this podcast, Gabby talks about her experiences as a sports writer and shares her strategies to coming up with stories in the sports media industry!
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
Twitter: @epps_wendell
In the 15th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Sam Rothman! Sam currently works as a sports reporter/anchor at KTAL NBC 6 in Louisiana and is a 2020 Syracuse Graduate! In this podcast, Sam talks about her experiences of getting in the sports media industry at a young age and also shares some of her opinions on where she sees the sports media industry progressing towards within the next 5-10 years!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In the 14th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Valerie Preactor! Valerie recently graduated from George Mason this year and throughout her time at George Mason she announced several of their Division 1 sporting events on ESPN+! In this podcast, Valerie will talk about what it was like to call collegiate games at a very young age and share some advice to current and incoming college students studying sports media!
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In the 13th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Host/Social Media Coordinator Lisa Redmond! Lisa has worked with the PLL since the creation of the league back in 2019 and also worked as a digital content producer at NBC Sports Washington earlier in her career. In this podcast, Lisa talks about how social media has drastically changed the sports media industry and provides her opinion on the future outlook of the PLL!
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In the 12th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Remi Monaghan! Remi currently works as a sports director at KTEN and has already accomplished some incredible feats in the early stages of her sports media career! In this podcast, Remi will talk about her experiences working in the sports media industry and will also share some very beneficial advice on how to make it in this competitive industry!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In the 11th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Nathan Epstein! Nathan is currently a sports anchor, reporter, and producer for WAVY-TV in Norfolk, Virginia and is also an emmy-nominated multimedia journalist! In this podcast, Nathan talks about his experiences working in the sports media industry and also shares some very valuable advice on what it takes to succeed in the sports media industry!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster
In the tenth edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with ESPN Sideline Reporter and Host Erin Summers! Erin has covered college football, basketball, softball, and baseball games on various ESPN platforms for the ACC and Big South and is a UNC Alumni! In this podcast, Erin talks about her experiences working in the sports media industry and provides some fantastic advice on how to succeed in the sports media industry!
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In the eighth edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Anna Witte! Anna has already done some incredible things in her sports media career and currently works as a broadcaster, host, and reporter for Charleston Southern University Athletics. She also recently started working as an analyst for the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) as well! In this podcast, she'll talk about how she got started in the sports media industry and share some tips on how to make it in the sports media industry!
In the seventh edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with longtime Play-by-Play Announcer of the Atlanta Hawks Bob Rathbun! In this podcast, Bob will talk about his experiences working for the Hawks, how he has seen the sports media change over time, and will also give some tremendous advice to aspiring play-by-play announcer!
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In the sixth edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Nashville Predators Reporter Kara Hammer! Kara has worked for the Predators since 2017 and in this podcast, she talks about her experiences working as a reporter for them, how she got started in the sports media industry, and also shares some tips & tricks on how to succeed in the sports media industry as a whole!
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In the fifth edition of A Sports Student Interview, I sit down with Charlotte Hornets Sideline Reporter/Host Ashley ShahAhmadi! In this podcast, Ashley will share her experiences working with the Hornets, where she started in her sports media career, and provide some valuable advice on what it takes to succeed in the sports media industry!
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In the fourth edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Dallas Cowboys Reporter, Dani Sureck! In this podcast Dani will share her experiences working in the sports media industry, what it's like being a reporter for the Cowboys, and will also give her own advice on what it takes to make it in the sports media industry!
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In the third edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Penn State Hockey and Baseball Play-by-Play Announcer, Brian Tripp! Brian has over 10 years of experience being a play-by-play announcer and has even served as a national radio play-by-play voice for the Frozen Four! In this podcast, Brian will share how he got into the sports media industry and also provide some valuable advice on what makes a proficient play-by-play broadcaster!
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In today's episode, I chat with Arizona State Sports Journalism Student, Olivia Eisenhauer! Olivia has already worked as a sideline reporter for Pac-12 Sports and also recently created her own podcast! In this episode, she will talk about her early experiences in the sports media industry, how it has been like getting reps in the industry in the midst of a pandemic, and why she decided to start her own podcast!
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In the first edition of A Sports Student Interview, I sit down with NESN Reporter/Host Meredith Gorman! From serving as a team reporter for the New England Patriots during their super bowl years to now working as a reporter/host over at NESN, Meredith has done so many incredible things in the sports media industry! In this podcast, she talks about her experiences working in the sports media industry and offers some great advice on how to succeed in the sports media industry!
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In episode 115 of The Sports Student, I discuss what I have been up to these past few months as well as what's to come next on this podcast including new segments and special guests!!!
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In episode 114 of The Sports Student, I discuss some of the most relevant news in the NBA at the moment from the ongoing drama with the Houston Rockets to a certain team that has shown they will definitely make some serious noise this NBA season.
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In episode 113 of The Sports Student, I discuss which lucky team will win the NFC East and provide you all with a surprising scenario that could happen with the NFL Playoffs that would change EVERYTHING!!!
In episode 112 of The Sports Student, I provide my initial reaction of the 2020 NBA Draft giving my thoughts on the top 10 picks and overall winners and losers of this year's draft!
NOTE: This episode was recorded on the morning of Thursday, November 19th
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I also want to wish Klay Thompson a speedy recovery!!!
In episode 111 of The Sports Student, I list my 2020 NBA Mock Draft that is filled with a bunch of surprises! Let's see if you agree with my list :)
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In episode 110 of The Sports Student, I explain why the NBA should start their next season before Christmas day of 2020!
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In episode 109 of The Sports Student, I recap a Sunday in sports that we have never ever seen before. From a special NBA team getting crowned as champions, and a severe injury of a marquee quarterback, this day was filled with many ups and downs, but I'm here to recap all the madness in today's entertaining episode!
In episode 108 of The Sports Student, I preview the 2020 NBA Finals between the Eastern Conference Champions Miami Heat and the Western Conference Champions Los Angeles Lakers!
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VOLUME WARNING @ 11:10 (Sorry you know me, always getting hyped for no reason :)
In episode 107 of The Sports Student, I recap some of the wild matchups that took place in week 2, preview the highly anticipated matchup between Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, and discuss the playoff madness happening in the NBA!
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Other NFL Week 3 Predictions!
LOCK: 49ers over Giants
UPSET: Bills over Rams
Jaguars over Dolphins
Saints over Packers
Falcons over Bears
Buccaneers over Broncos
Seahawks over Cowboys
Bengals over Eagles
In episode 106 of The Sports Student, I recap a wild week 1 in the NFL and preview what is set to be an even more exciting week 2, and talk about some insane madness happening in the basketball world as of late!
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In episode 105 of The Sports Student, I discuss all the madness happening right now in the NBA Playoffs right now, with an intense game 7 last night between the Celtics and the Raptors, and discuss whether or not the Clippers are in trouble in their series against the Nuggets!
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In episode 104 of The Sports Student, I make my week 1 predictions for the 2020 NFL Season!
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In episode 103 of The Sports Student, I discuss which NFL teams will have fans in their stadium for their home opener and which ones will not. I also recap the NBA and NHL Playoffs, and talk about a certain girl who has the most unthinkable talent you can think of!
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In episode 102 of The Sports Student, I step away from my usual sports recaps and discuss the serious matter going in the sports world at the moment.
Black Lives Matter today, tomorrow, and forever.
In episode 101 of The Sports Student, I discuss which teams were the biggest winners and losers from this year's NBA Draft Lottery, and say who I think will be the number one pick in this year's draft!
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In episode 100 of The Sports Student, I tell the full story of what made me want to become a Play-by-Play Announcer as I reflect back on some of my greatest memories and accomplishments growing up that ultimately led me to the position I am in today!
Thank you ALL SO MUCH for your consistent support. It’s crazy to believe that I am at 100 episodes, feels like just yesterday I was at episode 1! This is just the beginning of another chapter folks!!
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In episode 99 of The Sports Student, I give my personal impressions on what I've thought about the restart of the 2019-2020 NBA Season, and talk about the importance of mentoring in the NBA and life in general!
In episode 98 of The Sports Student, I recap the 6 games that took place on Sunday, August 2nd. Jayson Tatum got a haircut and it served him well on the court and two teams are now surprisingly 2-0 in this NBA restart which made for another great day of NBA basketball!
In episode 97 of The Sports Student, I recap the 5 games that took place that took place on Saturday, August 1st. An unexpected 53 point by an unexpected player and some surprise upsets and blowouts means it may be time for some of us to change our predictions for who will shine in this resumed NBA season!
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In episode 96 of The Sports Student, I recap the 6 games that took place on Friday, July 31st. From the Bucks playing their first game to an epic showdown in a battle of Texas between the Rockets and Mavericks, there was a lot of great basketball on TV yesterday and I recap it all in today's episode!
In episode 95 of The Sports Student, I provide a recap of the opening night for the resumed 2019-2020 NBA Season. From the battle of LA to an intense game between the Pelicans and the Jazz, the opening night was like no other one we've seen before and I discuss it all in today's entertaining podcast!
In episode 94 of The Sports Student, I discuss what I thought of the NBA Scrimmages and which teams look ready to stand out in Orlando.
The season begins tomorrow... lets goooo!!!
In episode 93 of The Sports Student, I list one player on each of the 13 western conference teams that will be taking part in the resumed NBA season that has the most to prove. Let's see if you agree with my list!!!
In episode 92 of The Sports Student, I list one player on each of the 9 eastern conference teams that will be taking part in the resumed NBA season that has the most to prove. Let's see if you agree with my list!!!
In episode 91 of The Sports Student, I look ahead of what is bound to be an exciting week in the sports world. From the NBA Scrimmages getting ready to start to the unknown status of the 2020 NFL Season, a lot is up in the air and I talk all about it right here on today's podcast!
In episode 90 of The Sports Student, I discuss ALL the details regarding the contract extension of Patrick Mahomes and if his deal was the right decision for both him and the Chiefs!
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In episode 89 of The Sports Student, I discuss which key players for both the Washington Wizards and the Brooklyn Nets will NOT play in Orlando during the resumed 2019-2020 NBA Season. I also discuss how the other NBA Teams will treat them and which one is more likely to get that 8th and final spot in the East only to see Giannis and the Bucks!
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In episode 88 of The Sports Student, I'm taking you guys on the CHILL RIDE as I provide a news update about everything that's happening in the sports world from the NBA scrimmage schedule to Madden speaking out about the negative response about franchise mode for their upcoming game!
Episode 88 Timestamp
2:20 NBA 2K
6:30 BIG News about Madden 21
8:25 TBT and MLS Updates
9:47 NBA Scrimmage Schedule
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In today's special episode of The Sports Student, I share my experience of what it was like to serve as a play-by-play announcer for Division 1 sporting events on ESPN+ as a college freshman at High Point University! From announcing 5 games in one week to being around some highly talented players and respected coaches, my freshman year at High Point was much different from what I could have ever anticipated and I share the full story of how in this podcast!
Episode 87 Timestamp
2:15 The Beginning 6:13 My First Game
28:34 A Massive Turning Point
45:58 Basketball
54:40 Spring Sports (Baseball and Lacrosse)
1:05:29 Putting Everything Into Perspective 1:23:04 Final Words of Wisdom
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Shoutout to all the athletes, coaches, athletics department, professors, students, and everyone associated at HPU that makes it a magical and special place to go to school at :)
In episode 86 of The Sports Student, I discuss the scenario of what-if LeBron James signed with the New York Knicks instead of the Miami Heat back in 2010!
In episode 85 of The Sports Student, I react to the player who was named as the cover athlete yesterday for the current gen edition of NBA2K21 and who I think will be the other two cover athletes for the next gen and legend edition of the game!
PS: There is also a little surprise at the end of today's podcast :)
In episode 84 of The Sports Student, I react to the recent news released yesterday by EA Sports about improvements/additions that will be added to Madden 21's Franchise Mode and it is news that is different from what we expected...
In episode 83 of The Sports Student, I react to the recent release of the schedule for the resumed 2019-2020 NBA Season. I tell you guys which games will take place on opening night, which teams have the easiest and hardest schedules as well as what can you expect on my future episodes of my podcast!
In episode 82 of The Sports Student, I am joined by college sophomore Maggie Anderson as she talks about her experience with the sport, crew. From being a member of her high school's crew team to following that up by later coming back and serving as an Assistant Coach there, she shares some interesting stories and provides valuable and elaborate advice about crew as a whole!
In episode 81 of The Sports Student, I pay tribute to the iconic basketball legend and human being, Kobe Bean Bryant.
RIP to all the 9 victims of the Callabras Helicopter Crash
1. Kobe Bryant
2. Gianna Bryant
3. Payton Chester
4. Sarah Chester
5. Alyssa Altobelli
6. Keri Altobelli
7. John Altobelli
8. Christian Mauser
9. Ara Zobayan
May you all forever and always rest in peace
In episode 80 of The Sports Student, I bring you all a HILARIOUS podcast of Would You Rather Part 2!
We're only 20 episodes away from the 100th podcast of the Sports Student latest and gentlemen!
In episode 79 of The Sports Student, I play a little game of Would You Rather, Sports Edition! Let's see if you all agree with my answers!!
In episode 78 of The Sports Student, I discuss the recent June Madness that has been happening in the NBA. From notable players backing out to more players being tested positive for COVID-19, the resumed NBA season looks like it is going to be a lot different than we originally thought.
In episode 77 of The Sports Student, I share with you guys some of the most hilarious and crazy experiences I had in gym class growing up! From the Pacer Test to making a complete fool of myself during the wiffle ball unit, a LOT of UNUSUAL things happened to me, and in this podcast I go into depth about how all of that went down as well as I tell you guys what kind of student I was in gym!! HINT: I wasn't the best student :)
In episode 76 of The Sports Student, I tell you guys about the best NBA Video Game ever made, the fondest memories I have of playing it, and why it reigns superior to the recent NBA Video Games that have been made!
In episode 75 of The Sports Student, I discuss all the big news that was released yesterday regarding the return of the 2019-2020 NBA season from the format of the preseason exhibition games to the hotels each NBA Team will be staying at and the extraordinary opportunities they will have there!
Shoutout to Shams for dropping some AWESOME information yesterday, he made this episode of my podcast possible!
In episode 74 of The Sports Student, I discuss whether or not I think the newly created G League Select Team will become the primary option for basketball players coming straight out of high school instead of playing in college. I also discuss the potential future outlook for both the G League Select Team and the NCAA!
In episode 73 of The Sports Student, I share with you guys my greatest memories at the most iconic place I played AAU Basketball at from my top performances and which current NBA players I saw at this place and played against!
Learn more about this glorious facility by clicking the link below!
https://www.boowilliamssportsplex.com/
Thank you for the magical childhood memories Boo Williams! :)
In episode 72 of The Sports Student, I tell the story of how sports video games had an immense impact on my life and all the wonderful concepts it taught me!
In today's episode I discuss ALL the details regarding the comeback of the 2019-2020 NBA Season, regarding its format, playoff scenarios, key off-season dates, when we could see the 2020-2021 season start, and more!
In episode 70 of The Sports Student, I begin another series on my podcast that will help you all get to know me and my personal background with sports much better!
In episode 69 of The Sports Student, I discuss five amazingly beneficial methods to become a better sports fan this summer!
In episode 68 of The Sports Student, I discuss which historic NBA team should receive their own televised documentary next!
In episode 67 of The Sports Student, I react to the latest information that was gathered yesterday during the NBA Board of Governors Call which included a target date being set for when we could see the 2019-2020 NBA Season return!
In episode 66 of The Sports Student, I discuss reasons why Bradley Beal will NOT get traded from the Washington Wizards.
In episode 65 of The Sports Student, I discuss the latest format that appears to be another possibility for the format of the potentially resumed NBA Season!
In episode 64 of The Sports Student, I react to some of the biggest trades in NBA History that almost happened and discuss which of these so close to being official trades should've happened.
In episode 63 of The Sports Student, I discuss some big news the NBA recently dropped that hints when we could anticipate a return of the NBA Season, and talk about 3 potential options the league has when it comes to the way they want to format their resumed season.
Episode 63 Timestamp
5:20 Option #1
9:14 Option #2
13:57 Option #3
In episode 62 of The Sports Student, I answer the question of "What if Derrick Rose stayed healthy throughout the entire duration of his NBA career?"
In episode 61 of The Sports Student, I continue my what-ifs series as I answer the question of "What if the Big 3 in OKC of KD, Westbrook and Harden never broke up?"
In episode 60 of The Sports Student, I begin a new series on my podcast where I will be answering the biggest what-ifs in NBA history as I answer the question "What if Lebron James Never Left the Cleveland Cavaliers Back in the Summer of 2010?"
In episode 59 of The Sports Student, I list 5 NBA Teams who can prove the critics wrong this season.
NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the start of the 2019 NBA Season
In today's episode of The Sports Student, I react to the 20 best players in the NBA at the moment according to NBA2k20.
In episode 57 of The Sports Student, I react to an article written by an analyst who works for CBS Sports where he lists the 10 most intriguing storylines to get excited about for this upcoming NBA Season.
Episode 57 Timestamp
1:39 Storyline #1
2:29 Storyline #2
4:17 Storyline #3
5:36 Storyline #4
7:42 Storyline #5
9:45 Storyline #6
11:42 Storyline #7
14:14 Storyline #8
16:06 Storyline #9
17:03 Storyline #10
Link to Article on CBS Sports
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/the-10-most-intriguing-early-storylines-to-get-excited-about-entering-the-2019-20-nba-season/
In today's episode of The Sports Student, I list 10 NBA Players who have the most to prove this upcoming season.
Episode 56 Timestamp
1:10 Player #1
2:10 Player #2
3:11 Player #3
4:46 Player #4
5:55 Player #5
6:45 Player #6
7:37 Player #7
9:53 Player #8
11:37 Player #9
13:21 Player #10
In episode 55 of The Sports Student, I provide you guys with elaborate details regarding the 2019-2020 NBA Schedule!
In today's episode of The Sports Student, I continue my NBA Player Biography Series as I discuss the life story of the 2018 NBA MVP James Harden.
Episode 54 Timestamp
:45 Early Life and High School
1:45 College
3:13 NBA to Present
In episode 53 of The Sports Student, I discuss whether or not the NFL Preseason really serves any particular value to the NFL.
In today's episode, I recap last night's debut of the 3 most anticipated rookie QB's in the NFL, talk about history that the MLB will be making next year, and discuss whether or not I think Tom Brady will retire after the conclusion of this season.
Episode 52 Timestamp
:50-4:13 3 for 3
:50 Debut for NFL Rookie Quarterbacks
2:02 History for the MLB
3:16 No More USA Basketball for Melo
4:14-5:16 College Talk
5:17-6:30 Football Time
6:31-7:53 Talking Hoops
7:54 What to Watch
In episode 51 of The Sports Student, I discuss which college the number one basketball prospect in the class of 2020 will be attending, talk about an outrageous mistake an NFL Rookie made at practice, and introduce my new segment called College Talk.
Episode 51 Timestamp
:50-3:20 3 for 3
:50 Number 1 Prospect Commits
1:30 Milestone for Women in Sports
2:18 Rookie Mistake
3:21-6:33 College Talk
6:34-8:28 Football Time
8:29-11:40 Talking Hoops
11:41 What to Watch
In the 50th episode of The Sports Student, I do my first ever Q and A as I answer questions about my podcast and other interests outside of sports!
Episode 50 Timestamp
My Most Asked Question!
18:23 What Made Me Want to Start My Own Podcast?
Questions About My Podcast
1:32
3:50
4:28
16:36
17:14
18:03
Broadcasting Related Questions
8:43
10:58
14:27
15:04
15:37
Non Sports Questions
2:48
6:06
9:17
9:44
14:09
Sports Related Questions
7:23
10:14
12:34
13:28
13:38
16:02
In episode 49 of The Sports Student, I begin my NBA Player Biography Series as I discuss the life story of NBA Superstar Stephen Curry.
Episode 49 Timestamp :48 Early Life and High School
1:57 College
4:18 NBA to Present
In today's episode, I talk about a new series that will be coming to my podcast very soon!
In episode 47 of The Sports Student, I'll be recapping the latest players that have withdrawn from Team USA for this year's FIBA World Cup and talk about a legend who will be returning to the NBA as an assistant coach next season.
Episode 47 Timestamp :45 The Withdrawals
2:18 A Legend Returns
3:58 Small vs Big
In today's episode of The Sports Student, I list one player from each team in the Western Conference that will have a breakout year this upcoming season.
Episode 46 Timestamp
:52 Dallas Mavericks
1:26 Denver Nuggets
2:08 Golden State Warriors
2:51 Houston Rockets
3:52 Los Angeles Clippers
4:34 Los Angeles Lakers
5:39 Memphis Grizzlies
6:12 Minnesota Timberwolves
7:11 New Orleans Pelicans
7:27 Oklahoma City Thunder
7:53 Phoenix Suns
8:14 Portland Trailblazers
8:30 Sacramento Kings
9:12 Utah Jazz
In episode 45 of The Sports Student, I list one player from each team in the Eastern Conference that will have a breakout year this upcoming season.
Episode 45 Timestamp
1:38 Atlanta Hawks
2:17 Boston Celtics
2:54 Brooklyn Nets
3:54 Charlotte Hornets
4:50 Chicago Bulls
5:34 Cleveland Cavaliers
6:18 Detroit Pistons
6:54 Indiana Pacers
7:26 Miami Heat
8:19 Milwaukee Bucks
9:01 New York Knicks
9:42 Orlando Magic
10:58 Philadelphia 76ers
11:22 Toronto Raptors
12:04 Washington Wizards
In today's episode of The Sports Student, I discuss something that has been concerning the Lakers front office lately, talk about what the roster for Team USA may look like for this year's FIBA World Cup, and list some notable free agents still available in the NBA.
Episode 44 Timestamp :46-4:09 3 for 3 :46 A Concern for the Lakers 2:15 USA Basketball 3:28 Bucks add a Vet 4:10-5:15 Talking Hoops (Notable NBA Free Agents) 5:16 What to Watch
In episode 43 of The Sports Student, I react to an article written by an analyst who works for CBS Sports where he gave his playoff seeding predictions for this upcoming NBA season and compare his list to my list.
Episode 43 Timestamp 1:21 Western Conference Playoff Seeding Predictions (1-4) 5:14 Western Conference Playoff Seeding Predictions (5-8) 9:40 Eastern Conference Playoff Seeding Predictions (1-4) 13:18 Eastern Conference Playoff Seeding Predictions (5-8)
Link to the CBS Sports Article https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2019-20-nba-playoff-seed-predictions-chris-paul-puts-thunder-in-playoffs-ending-spurs-amazing-22-year-streak/
In today's episode of The Sports Student, I give my part 2 list to this year's winners and losers of NBA Free Agency.
Episode 42 Timestamp :52 NBA Free Agency Winners 2:50 NBA Free Agency Losers
In episode 41 of The Sports Student, I discuss the recent reports of what OKC is planning to do with Chris Paul and recap this past weekend's NBA Summer League Playoff Games.
Episode 41 Timestamp :39-11:19 3 for 3 :39 What's up with CP3? 5:33 Summer League Playoffs Recap 8:47 Peyton Manning's Broadcasting Career
In today's episode, I will be reacting to the Russell Westbrook trade that occurred last night, announce which NBA and NFL Players and Teams won awards at the ESPYs that happened on Wednesday night, and discuss something new that the NBA has implemented into their league for this upcoming season.
Episode 40 Timestamp :38-8:24 3 for 3 :38 A Change for Russell 6:11 A W for the NBA and the NFL at the ESPYs 7:15 A Big Change for the NBA 8:25-10:33 Talking Hoops (Summer League Recap) 10:34 What to Watch
In episode 39 of The Sports Student, I discuss what's the difference between an NBA Superstar and an NBA All-Star and list which players in the NBA at the moment are Superstars and which players are All-Stars.
Episode 39 Timestamp 1:16 Definition of an NBA Superstar 2:29 Definition of an NBA All-Star 3:49 Which Players in the NBA are Superstars? 8:29 Which Players in the NBA are All-Stars?
In today's episode, I discuss the affect Kawhi Leonard's signing with the Clippers has on the NBA and list some potential teams that I think would be a great fit for Russell Westbrook.
Episode 38 Timestamp :45-10:11 3 for 3 :45 Woah Woah Kawhi 5:31 Zion vs RJ 9:05 Plan B for the Lakers 10:12-15:41 Talking Hoops (Where will Russell Westbrook go?) 15:42 What to Watch
In episode 37 of The Sports Student, I discuss who are the biggest winners and losers in this year's NBA Free Agency.
Episode 37 Timestamp :31 NBA Free Agency Winners 3:03 NBA Free Agency Losers
In today's episode of The Sports Student, I recap all the wild free agency signings that have happened recently, predict where Kawhi Leonard will end up signing, and explain what we can expect to see from Zion Williamson in this year's summer league.
Episode 36 Timestamp :34-10:37 3 for 3 :34 Notable Free Agency Signings 7:08 Where is Kawhi Going? 9:06 Coming Soon is Zion 10:38-11:39 Talking Hoops (NBA Summer League Day 1 and Day 2 Recap) 11:40 What to Watch