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The second season of the HBO series about the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty is currently airing Season 2. Series basketball producer Idan Ravin joined the show to discuss his role in the creation of the new season.

Ravin was charged with transforming the Lakers cast and other notable players into the silhouette of their characters, including casting, choreography, interpreting, and advising on basketball-related matters in the scripts. An integral part of bringing the basketball gameplay within the series to life, Ravin spoke about how he worked with the series producers, cast, and more.

Ravin has worked as a basketball trainer with some NBA stars such as Lebron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, former Sports with Friends guest Blake Griffin (Episode 170), and countless other players including the late Kobe Bryant.

In this episode, Ravin talks about his role on the show, as well as how he began working with such NBA greats.

Follow Idan on social media @IdanWan.

In August 2023, Baltimore Orioles TV play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown was taken off the air after the team owner thought he was too negative on the broadcasts. Brent Axe not only knew Brown when he was a student at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University but he was involved in an all-too similar situation himself. In July 2023, Axe was fired from ESPN Syracuse for being too critical of the Syracuse University Athletic program. In both situations, Brown and Axe simply spoke the truth backed with facts and statistics.

In this episode, Axe explains how Brown didn't like all the media attention his temporary removal brought forward. Similarly, he discussed the national reaction to his dismissal.

The second half of this episode addresses the recent college sports moves and the impact it has had on the ACC. It closes with Axe's predictions for Syracuse football and basketball in 2023-24.

Follow Brent Axe on social media: @BrentAxeMedia.

When USC and UCLA announced their intentions to leave the Pac-12 for the Big 10 in 2022, Andy Staples joined the podcast to discuss realignment (Episode 361). This year, Washington and Oregon followed them to the Big 10. Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah State announced they were leaving for the Big 12 in 2024. That leaves the Pac-12 with only four schools remaining. This all deals with sports media and the contracts networks give these conferences.

Andy Staples left the Athletic to join On3. Staples hosts a nightly college football YouTube show that is also a podcast. For more information on On3: visit www.on3.com.

Sarah Langs is currently a research/reporter for MLB.COM. She has also been featured on MLB Network and countless other game broadcasts. She began her career in 2015 as a researcher for ESPN. An avid baseball fan, she is known for demonstrating that “Baseball is the Best.” Her belief is that the people that make up the sport, from players to coaches to scouts to media members make the sport the best there is. She hosts a weekly podcast with her friend and MLB colleague Mandy Bell and continues to promote the game through her powerful social media.

In 2021, she was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a terminal illness that affects the brain’s ability to control her muscles, which atrophy. The people around the sport have rallied around her, and on the anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s famous “Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth” speech, Sarah and her family were honored at Yankee Stadium.

Sarah is selling “Baseball is the Best” T-Shirts and other memorabilia at this link bit.ly/FistBumps4ALS. She encourages people to post pictures from baseball games with the shirt or without using the hashtag #FistBumps4ALS.

Follow Sarah Langs on social media @SlangsOnSports.

Dwight "Doc" Gooden played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball. He pitched for the New York Mets from 1984-1994. During that span, he was National League Rookie of the Year in 1984, NL Cy Young Award winner in 1985, and was a part of the 1986 Mets World Championship Team. He is a 4-time All-Star. His career was derailed by his issues with drug use and was suspended multiple times, including the entire 1995 season. In 1996, Gooden signed with the New York Yankees, and on May 14, 1996, he threw the first no-hitter of his career for the Yankees against the Seattle Mariners.

In this episode, Gooden talks about his health today and his battle with sobriety. He is also part of a new company that produces CBD products. Gooden speaks extensively about how Imbue CBD has helped him stay sober.

For the first time ever on Sports with Friends, listeners were solicited through social media to ask questions for Doc. He took many questions from fans in this episode.

For more information and to order CBD products, visit www.imbue.com/dg16. Make sure to use Doc's code DG16 at checkout for 30% off.

Jonathan Mayo has been with MLB.COM since 1999. He primarily covers the MLB Draft and the minor leagues, with expertise on prospects. He recently completed his second book entitled "Smart, Wrong, and Lucky: The Origin Stories of Baseball's Unexpected Stars." It is a unique take on how first impressions measure up to their aftermaths: the draft, years of progression, and for a talented few, major league success. Some of the players chronicled in the book are Charlie Blackmon, Albert Pujols, Lorenzo Cain, and many more. It Features exclusive interviews with scouts, players, coaches, and more, this fascinating collection of origin stories is an ode to baseball's endless possibilities.

Mayo was Seth's first-ever co-host on MLB Radio in March 2001. With that, they spent eight years as co-workers, with stories that could go on for days.

In this episode, Mayo reminisces about the MLB Radio days. He also explains the process of scouts in 2023, and how they look for pitchers that throw hard. He also addresses how young prospects are taught launch-angle in the early levels of the minor leagues.

Get the book "Smart, Wrong, and Lucky" here: https://a.co/d/hDsjkRu.

The League is a feature-length documentary, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard, and executive produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. The film recounts the dramatic rise and fall of the Negro Leagues – providing a lens on the dazzling parallel world of Black baseball which was created by African Americans during the Jim Crow years.

The League reveals the true story of Black baseball is far more complex and intriguing than the commonly accepted narrative of Jackie Robinson's triumphant rise. We learn that the integration of the national pastime – while a moral necessity – came at a cost, in that it led to the demise of a revered and consequential Black institution, the Negro Leagues.

In this episode, Sam Pollard joins us to discuss how the film was conceptualized, and the efforts to gather footage. He also talked about the unique balance between recreating certain moments and making sure the movie flows when resources are so limited. He also spoke about his involvement with Spike Lee, including his work on the 1992 film Jungle Fever and the 1996 film Girl 6, which feature extraordinary soundtracks by music legends Stevie Wonder and Prince. The conversation does divert to a short Prince conversation towards the end.

The League can be found on Amazon, Apple, or wherever digital downloads are available.

From 1988-2023, Angelo Cataldi was the host of the WIP Morning Show. He retired in Spring 2023. His show was an instant hit and maintained popularity throughout his tenure. Cataldi never shied away from controversy, and would criticize anyone in the Philadelphia sports market that he felt warranted it. Cataldi was joined on the radio show by Al Morganti, and later by Rhea Hughes and former NHL player turned broadcaster Keith Jones, who was recently hired as President of the Philadelphia Flyers.

In this episode, Cataldi talked about his major criticism over the years. He explained his issues with former Eagles head coach Andy Reid and former Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler.

Cataldi is writing a new memoir, entitled “Loud,” due out in November 2023. He talked about the creation of the Wing Bowl, his trip to the NFL Draft with Eagles' fans who were shocked that the team selected Donovan McNabb over Ricky Williams. He also addressed the proposed new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers.

From 2008-2011, Angelo had Seth Everett on his show weekly to talk about the Phillies and Major League Baseball. This podcast opens with a clip from July 2010 on WIP, when Seth's then 2-year-old daughter made her debut appearance on Philadelphia radio.

In the early 2000s, Mark Mulder was part of the “Big 3” with Barry Zito and Tim Hudson. He pitched for the A's from 2000-2004. He was then traded to the St. Louis Cardinals where he pitched through 2008. After his playing career, Mulder began pursuing golf. He won the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, a celebrity golf tournament, three times from 2015-2017.

In this episode, Mulder recounts the early days of his Oakland tenure. He laments the fact that on MLB Radio, both Barry Zito and Tim Hudson did radio shows, yet he did not. He talked openly about what that team was missing in their run to the championship. Then, he talked about his Cardinals days, and then his move to golf.

Follow Mark on social media at @markmulder20.

Derek Lowe pitched in the major leagues from 1997-2013. He is a 2-time All-Star, and a member of the Boston Red Sox 2004 World Series Championship Team. He threw a no-hitter on April 27, 2002. He was the American League Saves leader in 2000 and also was the NL Wins Leader in 2006. He is a member of the Boston Red Hall of Fame.

Lowe is an avid golfer and is participating in this year's American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe.

In this episode, Lowe discusses being part of one the most lopsided trade in baseball history, where he was Jason Varitek were traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Red Sox for Heathcliff Slocumb. He also talked openly about his pitching style not working in today's game. Lowe was a ground ball pitcher who threw consistently at 88-92 MPH, while most pitchers today throw 98+.

He also explained his reasons for not joining social media.

The Ocean Race is a yacht race around the world, held every three or four years since 1973. The 11th Hour Racing Team is an American team competing in the 2023 Ocean Race, the first since 2017. Charlie Enright is the skipper of the 11th Hour Racing Team. At the time of the release of this podcast, the 11th Hour Racing team is currently in the lead.

At the age of 36, Charlie has two round-the-world campaigns under his belt and over a decade-worth of experience in offshore racing. Born and raised in the maritime hub of Bristol, Rhode Island, Charlie learned to sail at a young age and went on to join his college sailing team at Brown University. This is his 3rd World Race as Skipper.

In this episode, Enright explains the process of racing around the world, and what goes into it. He explains how they use radar and sonar to see where the other boats are, and how they sleep in shifts. They also explain how they eat over the days, and no, Twinkies are not used.

Good luck to the 11th Hour Racing Team to finish the Ocean Race in the lead!

On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, there was a shocking announcement in the golf world that the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and the DP World Tour would operate under one umbrella. LIV Golf is run by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, and the future of both the PGA and LIV is in question.

Ian O'Connor is a 5-time author, and longtime columnist for ESPN, the New York Post, and others. His books include The New York Times bestsellers Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski; Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of All Time; Arnie & Jack: Palmer, Nicklaus, and Golf's Greatest Rivalry; and The Captain: The Journey of Derek Jeter. His first appearance on the podcast was Episode 166 to promote the Belichick book.

In this episode, O'Connor answers the many questions as best he can, as many questions do not have answers just yet. The subject of sports washing is brought up, and the impact it has on sports fans. How much will fans accept just to see the games they want to see?

Mike Vaccaro has been a columnist at the New York Post since 2002. Recently, he underwent a harrowing medical procedure where his lower left leg was amputated. He recently wrote about it in a Post column and came on the podcast to tell his ordeal. He tells it triumphantly as this was the best option for him to return to as much of a normal life as possible, and he recently returned to the golf course.

In this episode, Vaccaro explained how covering sports during the Covid-19 pandemic allowed him to undergo health issues and still cover games while not being able to attend them anyway.

After the health talk, the episode becomes a sports conversation that includes the NBA's competitive balance challenges, whether Nikola Jokic is the face of the league, and whether fans care about their home teams as they used to. He also comments about New York baseball in 2023, whether the New York Mets outspend the New York Yankees.

Follow Mike Vaccaro on social media @MikeVacc.

Jonathan Zaslow was a radio host in South Florida for nearly two decades. He was a host on 790-The Ticket, and then 560-WQAM. For 12 years, he was the pre/post-game host of the Miami Heat. In 2022, Zaslow was let go by Audacy, the company that owns both radio stations. The Ticket is no longer a sports radio station. Zaslow has recently reinvented himself, starting a podcast, “The Zaslow Show 2.0.”

In this episode, Zaslow discusses his South Florida upbringing and his passion for the local teams. He talks about the stigma Miami has as a sports market. He also discusses the ascension of the Miami Dolphins, the popularity of the Miami Heat, and the plight of the Miami Marlins. All local teams are covered.

Follow Jonathan Zaslow on social media @ZaslowShow.

The World Cup is arguably the largest sports event on the calendar. In November/December 2022, the nation of Qatar is hosting the World Cup. It was moved to November from the summer due to the extreme heat in the area. There has been much controversy surrounding the host country. Human rights issues and corruption have plagued this event.

Tab Ramos is an announcer for this World Cup for NBC/Universal. While FOX is the World Cup Broadcaster, NBCs Telemundo and Peacock Streaming Service is offering the Spanish-language broadcast, of which Ramos is a commentator.

Over his thirteen-year professional career, Ramos played as a midfielder in Spain, Mexico, and the United States. The first player to sign with Major League Soccer, he spent the last seven years of his career with the MetroStars. He featured in three World Cups and was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2005.

In this episode, Ramos addresses the World Cup being in Qatar, specifically the interruption of professional seasons in various domestic leagues, including the Premier League and Bundesliga. Ramos also addresses whether Qatar is pronounced cutt-er or KAH-TAR.

Follow Tab on social media @RamosTab.

Introducing: Men in Blazers

Men in Blazers is North America's No. 1 Soccer Podcast.

Hosts Roger Bennett, Michael Davies, and a slew of athletes and celebrity guests bring you daily coverage of the month-long, soccer-themed bar mitzvah that is the World Cup. Celebrate every goal, moment of transcendent human wonder, and ill-judged neck tattoo with us.

Soccer's Coming Home. Follow MEN IN BLAZERS wherever you get your podcasts.

You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app. bit.ly/mib-spw

After Kyrie Irving was suspended by the Brooklyn Nets for posting a link to a film filled with antisemitic tropes, the topic of prejudice, antisemitism, and racism has come to the forefront of sports discussion. Irving has been suspended and at the time of this podcast has not returned to the team. Antisemitism has been on the rise, with a recent FBI warning on various New Jersey synagogues. This episode does not strictly focus on Judaism but rather prejudice towards all minorities, which is uncalled for.

Rabbi David Vaisberg joined the show to discuss the issue, and react to the film Irving posted, as well as the damage that social media can do. Vaisberg is a Rabbi at Temple B’Nai Abraham in Livingston, New Jersey.

Throughout the 7-year history of Sports with Friends, there have been many Syracuse University alums on the show. Bill Spaulding is one of those alums. He was recently named the newest television voice of the New Jersey Devils on MSG Network. Spaulding most recently served as a play-by-play broadcaster for college hockey on NBC Sports and college football on ESPN. While at NBC Sports, he also worked on four Olympic Games and two Paralympic Games, covering events such as track and field, speed skating, ski jumping and more.

In this episode, Bill speaks in detail about his emergence as a young broadcaster from Syracuse, and then the story of getting hired by MSG and working with Ken Daneyko and the rest of the MSG/Devils crew.

The beginning of this episode is a tribute to former NHL player/broadcaster Peter McNab, who died at the age of 70 aftger a battle with cancer. McNab was profiled recently on Sports with Friends (Episode 362) and there were plans to have him on again.

Follow Bill Spaulding on social media @billspaulding.

There are few moments in sports more thrilling, compelling, or inspiring than a comeback story. From the resurgence of a sports figure to a team that defies the odds for an unexpected win, to someone who never quite made it, finally getting their shot, these stories are the lifeblood of sports.

Nobody knows this more than former NFL star linebacker, Ryan Shazier who scratched and clawed his way back from paralysis after a devastating on-field hit, to walk back on a football field just a few years later under his own power. It's the stuff movies are made of… and now it's the stuff Don't Call it a Comeback will bring you each week.

Don't Call it a Comeback will spotlight the biggest sports comeback story of the week and dive deep into every aspect of what makes each tale more incredible than the last. Hosted by Ryan Shazier and his pal, TV writer, radio personality, and sports superfan, Dave Dameshek, they'll shout out the underdogs, Cinderellas, unlikely heroes, and surprising achievements all across the sports landscape and explore the highs, lows, and hurdles each subject faced on their triumphant comeback journey.

Listen to Don't Call it a Comeback: wondery.fm/SWF_DCIAC

New York Times Best-Selling Author Jeff Pearlman makes his 3rd appearance on the podcast to discuss his 10th and latest book, “The Last Folk Hero, The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson.” Bo Jackson has been labeled as the best athlete ever. He played two sports professionally, Major League Baseball as an all-star outfielder and the National Football League as an all-pro running back. He was internationally known for the “Bo Knows” ad campaign for Nike.

Still, Pearlman explained the process of writing the book, where he interviewed over 700 people.

Order “The Last Folk Hero” Here: https://a.co/2omxy2k

Pearlman has previously been on the podcast for his book on the USFL (Episode 165) and again when the HBO Series “Winning Time” based on his book on the LA Lakers premiered.

Follow him on social media @jeffpearlman.

In the late 1970s, no book turned baseball on its ear more than the Bronx Zoo, written by then-current Yankee reliever Sparky Lyle. That book was co-written by longtime author and baseball historian Peter Golenbock. Golenbock has written more than sixty books, including ten New York Times best sellers. In addition to the Bronx Zoo, his best-selling books on baseball include Dynasty: The New York Yankees, 1949-1964; Bums: An Oral History of the Brooklyn Dodgers; Balls (with Graig Nettles); Amazin': The Miraculous History of New York's Most Beloved Baseball Team; Idiot: Beating “The Curse” and Enjoying the Game of Life (with Johnny Damon), and Valentine's Way (With Bobby Valentine).

His newest book is called Whispers of the Gods is his newest book, where he relays his conversations with stars from baseball's past, including Roger Maris and Ted Williams. In this episode, he continues to share his expert insights into what he considers the sport to still be America's favorite pastime, especially during the current playoff season. Golenbock discusses the recent Aaron Judge home run chase, his belief that Barry Bonds is the true home run champion, and why he always rooted for an American League team.

Longtime play-by-play announcer Paul Olden is currently the public address announcer for the new Yankee Stadium. He's been the only PA announcer since the new Stadium opened in 2009. His storied career started in southern California. Over the years he has called games for ESPN, the then-Cleveland Indians, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the New York Yankees, New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams, UCLA Bruins, and even more.

He was a WFAN sports anchor when Seth Everett was an intern at the station in the summer of 1994. They were together when calls started coming in about a possible OJ Simpson murder case. He also was the reporter who interviewed Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda and infamously asked what he thought of Dave Kingman's performance. He is also an avid photographer and went back to school in his 50s.

This episode was recorded before Game 5 of the 2022 American League Division Series between the Yankees and Cleveland Guardians.

Longtime Seattle Times reporter Geoff Baker joined the podcast. He has a new book due out in November entitled, “Rising From the Deep: The Seattle Kraken, a Tenacious Push for Expansion, and the Emerald City's Sports Revival” https://tinyurl.com/2rw3w2j3. In the book, he chronicles the origin of the newest NHL franchise. The story behind the Kraken's arrival is deep-rooted in Seattle sports history, beginning with the departure in 2008 of the Seattle SuperSonics. The Kraken lead to the remodeling of Key Arena into the new Climate Pledge Arena. Still, Covid-19 and construction delays made it difficult for the Kraken to get off the ground.

Baker explains the whole process and discusses how the Kraken may be a pawn in Seattle's real goal to return the Sonics back to the Pacific Northwest.

Follow Geoff Baker on social media @GeoffBakerTIMES.

Recorded on the campus of Syracuse University in October 2022, former play-by-play announcer Dave Cohen joined the show. “Coney Island Dave” (a nickname given to him by his dear friend Bob Costas) was the TV voice of the New York Yankees from 1995-1996. He was also the TV voice of the then-Washington Bullets and the original host of Mets Extra. Dave was an original play-by-play announcer for ESPN in 1979. He called Syracuse Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse during the 1980s for a cable outlet called Super Sports.

In this episode, Cohen discusses how his career was a combination of being in the right place at the right time. He won an Emmy award for his commentary during Dwight Gooden's 1996 no-hitter. He discussed the strategy of giving Syracuse broadcasts to new cable networks across the country on tape delay and the impact that had on the athletic programs during the 1980s.

Former Tennis player turned broadcaster Cliff Drysdale is this week's guest. Drysdale was a highly ranked professional player in the 1960s and early 1970s. Then, when ESPN started in 1979, Drysdale became a tennis announcer. He evolved into a strong play-by-play announcer and has been with the network since its inception. In 2013, he was elected into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

In this episode, Drysdale talks about his transition to the booth from the court. He also discussed what ESPN was like when it was from a fledgling startup to the juggernaut it has become. He also discussed some of the mechanics of tennis and weighs in on the debate of 2 out of 3 vs. 3 out of 5 sets being more entertaining. He also discussed some key players on the tour including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, Ash Barty, Nick Kyrgios, Victoria Azarenka, and many more.

Chris Rose has been on national television for decades. He is now with NFL Network and has been since 2012. He has now joined Jomboy Media hosting podcasts for the company. They include The Chris Rose Rotation https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chris-rose-rotation-mlb-players-podcast/id1555532184, which with a rotating cast of current major-league players co-hosting — Miguel Rojas, Tyler Glasnow, Steven Brault, Archie Bradley, Lucas Giolito and Trevor May. He also hosts a daily video show with former big leaguer Trevor Plouffe, while continuing his gig with the Discovery show “BattleBots.”

In 2020, Rose concluded his 10-year run at MLB Network. In this podcast, he explains how joining Jomboy allowed him to stay involved in baseball. In August 2022, Rose started hosting a national football podcast on Jomboy Media called “The Chris Rose Football Show” with Jets Tight End CJ Uzomah.

During the course of this episode, Rose reflects on his career going back to hosting the “Best Damn Sports Show Period,” and his run at FOX Sports. He discusses how baseball in 2022 is filled with interesting characters but the sport has major marketing trouble and the media doesn't cover the stuff fans would enjoy. He also discussed baseball's declining popularity while the NFL's popularity has soared.

Follow Chris Rose on social media @ChrisRose.

Bob Glauber has covered the NFL since 1985 and has been Newsday's NFL columnist since 1992. He recently announced his retirement from the daily coverage of the league but will contribute occasional articles and work on book projects. He was selected in 2021 for the Bill Nunn Career Achievement Award by the Pro Football Writers of America and is a three-time winner of the New York State Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Glauber was the President of the PFWA for the 2018-20 seasons. He is the author of two books, “The Forgotten First” and “Guts and Genius.”

In this episode, Glauber explains how retirement was entirely his idea and reflects on the four decades of covering the NFL. He explained his favorite players to cover, and how the newspaper business has evolved during his career. This podcast has some great stories, including his coverage of Rex Ryan, whether Eli Manning is a Hall-of-Famer, and advice he received from Carl Banks.

Follow Bob on social media @BobGlauber.

This episode is released one day before the 2022-2023 NFL season commences in Los Angeles. The Rams raise their Super Bowl banner and host the Buffalo Bills. Mark Schlereth played guard in the NFL for 12 seasons (1989–2000) with the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos. He is now a broadcaster for the NFL on FOX coverage and a radio host at The FAN in Denver, Colorado.

Seth covered Mark during his two years as a Broncos beat reporter for that same radio station. Only then, Schlereth didn't speak to the media. In this episode, he reminisces of those glory years in Denver, where the Broncos won 2 Super Bowls.

In this episode, they also discuss the upcoming NFL season. Topics include the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers quarterback situation, Russell Wilson's arrival in Denver, and the Deshaun Watson situation in Cleveland.

Follow Mark Schlereth on social media @markschlereth.

This episode was recorded at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, the site of the US Open Tennis Tournament. Russ Thaler is a broadcaster for Tennis Channel and CBS Sports HQ. During the Open, he calls the World Feed, which is heard globally and also available on ESPN+. Russ was with NBC Sports Network in 2012 when Seth would come on as a baseball insider.

This episode is pretty tennis heavy. They discuss the greatness of this era of tennis, and how it might be the best era of tennis in history, which is debated in other sports. Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios, Rafa Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek, and ultimately, Serena Williams were among the topic of discussion.

Follow Russ Thaler on social media @RussThaler.

Longtime sports reporter/broadcaster Aditi Kinkhabwala is now with CBS Sports' NFL coverage after 10 years at NFL Network. She also spent time at the Wall Street Journal. Currently, she is also a part of the local Cleveland Browns pre-season TV coverage, where she recently became the only reporter in weeks to interview recently suspended Browns QB Deshaun Watson one-on-one.

In this episode, Kinkhabwala explains how important her Indian heritage is for her public persona. She also discusses the incredible popularity the National Football League currently enjoys. She also went into great detail on how the process of getting the Watson interview, and the reaction she saw afterward. Finally, she explains the role social media plays in her very public role.

Follow Aditi on social media @AKinkhabwala.

Linda Cohn has hosted more Sportscenter's than anyone else in the history of that network. She joins the show to discuss her new contract, her role at ESPN, and what makes her a great TV anchor.

Cohn joined ESPN in 1992, and a few years ago moved to Los Angeles to host the West Coast Sportscenter. When ESPN got the hockey rights back in 2021, Cohn became part of that coverage, including hosting In the Crease on ESPN+.

In this episode, she explains her broadcasting origins, from Long Island, NY to Seattle, WA to Bristol, CT. She discusses what she loves about hockey and her issues with baseball. That all is despite her enjoyment of the 2022 Mets season and her adoration of the NY Rangers.

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Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully died on August 2, 2022. He was the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 seasons, beginning in 1950 when the franchise was located in Brooklyn, New York. He retired in 2016. His tenure is the longest of any broadcaster with a single team in professional sports history. He also called nationally televised football and golf for CBS from 1975-1982 and was NBC Sports' lead baseball play-by-play announcer from 1983 to 1989.

In this episode, for the first time in 8 years, an interview between Seth and Scully from August 24th, 2014, is presented. That interview was part of the Mets Pre-Game Show on the Mets Radio Network. It has not aired anywhere since its initial broadcast in 2014.

Following the Scully interview, National Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch joined the podcast. Rawitch spent 15 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he served as Vice President of Communications, also overseeing the Community Relations department. He joined the Dodgers in 1995 and spent parts of five seasons in the marketing department before moving to Public Relations. He also spent 10 years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and also worked with MLB.COM before landing his current role with the Hall of Fame. With the Dodgers, he worked closely with Scully, sharing his unique insight into the man behind the microphone and his off-air persona.

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Vin Scully was 94.

One of Seth's early sports heroes, Peter McNab joins the show to discuss his extensive career. Peter played in the NHL between 1973 and 1987. He played for the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, and ultimately, the New Jersey Devils. There he played for his father Max McNab, who was the team's general manager. Upon his retirement, he moved to the broadcast booth, where he called Devils' games from 1987-1995. Then, he moved to Colorado and became the TV analyst for the Colorado Avalanche since their move from Quebec in 1995.

This episode covers his career but focuses on the Devils' stint as well as the early years of the Avalanche. Seth stated he began watching hockey with the Devils' first game, and Peter was instrumental in those formative years. McNab's first season in the booth was the year the Devils made the playoffs for the first time in their history and concluded with their first-ever Stanley Cup Championship.

Furthermore, Seth covered the Avalanche from 1996-1998, intersecting with McNab once again.

Peter has been battling cancer and has been continuing his role with the Avs 2022 Stanley Cup Championship (which not enough time in the podcast is spent on).

With the recent announcement that USC and UCLA were moving from the PAC-12 to the Big 10, many questions were raised about the future of college football, and subsequently, college sports overall. Andy Staples has covered college football at the Athletic since 2019. He covered college football for Sports Illustrated from 2008-19. He also hosts "The Andy Staples Show,” a podcast available everywhere you can find this episode. He also can be found on Sirius/XM's College Sports Channel.

Some questions were raised during this episode: Will other PAC-12 schools follow USC and UCLA? Will the SEC and Big 10 further evolve into super conferences with new revenue streams that other schools will not be able to compete with? Then, how will lower-tier schools and conferences compete in the national landscape? Where does Notre Dame fit into all this? How are streaming services the impetus behind major college conference realignment?

Follow Andy on social media @Andy_Staples.

This episode was recorded on July 16-17th, 2022 in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York at the site of the 2022 New York City E-Prix, Rounds 11 and 12 of Season 8 of the Formula-E Championship.

Oliver Askew drives He currently competes for the Avalanche Andretti team. He is in his rookie season in Formula E. in the Formula E World Championship for Formula E. He is the 2019 Indy Lights champion. Growing up in Melbourne, Florida, Askew had many options to pursue his driving career. His journey did not take him to NASCAR but rather to this global circuit.

Formula-E play-by-play announcer Jack Nicholls, who did Episode 208 of the podcast, rejoined the show to discuss Askew's place as an American in the Formula-E circuit.

Also, André Lotterer of the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, who was in Episode 345 of the show, discussed his recent announcement to leave electric racing to return to Endurance racing for Porsche.

In February 2022, WNBA star Britney Griner was arrested and detained in Russia after she was stopped at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport and accused by Russian authorities of having vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage. Last week, Griner told a Moscow court she would like to plead guilty to the charges, saying she had brought the vape cartridges into Russia unintentionally, explaining she had not meant to leave them in her bag. The Biden administration has classified Griner as “wrongfully detained” and American officials believe Russia seized her to use as bargaining chips with the United States.

TJ Quinn is an Investigative Reporter/Senior Writer for ESPN. He has been covering the Griner case from the US since shortly after Griner's arrest became public. He has been on Sports with Friends twice previously. Once, to discuss his illustrious career (Episode 244). He also came back on to discuss his battle with Long Covid-19 (Episode 319).

For 20 years, Rob Maaddi covered both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Philadelphia Phillies for the Associated Press. In 2021, he moved to a national role as an NFL writer. Now, as 2022 is close to getting underway, Maaddi is the new lead NFL reporter for the AP.

In this episode, Maaddi discusses the differences between covering a team vs. an entire league. He discusses how meaningful relationships are in reporting, and how today's social media makes that problematic.

On the NFL front, Maaddi discusses the Russell Wilson trade to Denver, the Deshaun Watson investigation, Nick Foles' legacy, and the new NFL Thursday Night Football package on Amazon Prime.

Maaddi authored a book on the Eagles Super Bowl Championship entitled, “Birds of Pray: The Story of the Philadelphia Eagles' Faith, Brotherhood, and Super Bowl Victory.”

Follow Rob on social media @RobMaaddi.

Sports business reporter Darren Rovell works for the Action Network, an online gambling website, as well as takes part in collecting and other entrepreneurial ventures. He was one of the first journalists to join Twitter and has amassed 2 million Twitter followers. He successfully held two stints at ESPN and worked for CNBC & the NBC Sports Network in between.

In this episode, Rovell explains his desire to be relevant, his start on social media, and his views on the ever-changing sports landscape. He discussed his start in journalism, and how he carved out a niche by covering sports business.

SI.com golf writer Bob Harig rejoined the podcast to discuss the results of the 2022 US Open in Brookline, Mass. At the Open, England's Matt Fitzpatrick won by 1 stroke over Will Zalatoris and Scottie Scheffler for his first major title. The tournament took a turn on a wild 3rd round where the weather wreaked havoc on many scorecards.

Overshadowing the conversation surrounding golf is the talk about the new LIV Tournament. Harig discusses the recent slew of golfers who have left the PGA to join LIV and the backlash they face. There is a discussion about the golf communities vilifying the golfers who join, and the moral ramifications of doing so.

Harig's new book is entitled Tiger & Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry. Order Tiger & Phil here: https://amzn.to/3vfIaxA

Follow Bob on social media: @BobHarig.

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For nearly 30 years, Sandy Clough has ruled the sports radio airwaves in the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado. Known for his strong opinions and incredible preparation, Clough has given his opinions first at KOA, and then, at KKFN, The Fan in Denver. He's also done TV and has covered some iconic moments in Denver's sports history. He covered John Elway's entire career and saw the city add two new sports teams, the Colorado Rockies, and the Colorado Avalanche.

Clough was a mentor to Seth during the years of 1996 to 1998 when Seth worked for the FAN in Denver. There, they saw the Broncos' first Super Bowl title.

In this episode, Clough explains his approach to sports radio. They also discuss Russell Wilson's arrival in Denver, the Avalanche Stanley Cup Playoff Run, and get into a debate on the validity of the LIV Golf controversy.

Sandy also explains his reasoning for not having any social media of any kind.

This episode covers various sports business topics with Dan Kaplan, Senior Writer for Sports Business at the Athletic. Kaplan spent 21 years at SportsBusiness Journal, helping create before the magazine even launched the leading industry publication for sports business news. He left in May 2019 to join The Athletic's sports business group.

Topics on this show include: 1) NESN recently announced a new standalone streaming app that fans can purchase without a cable subscription. Still, VPNs and other technologies can make the games available without needing to subscribe. (5:01)

2) Team valuations continue to skyrocket even when that team or sport is not thriving. (18:32)

3) LIV Golf launches this weekend. Will the PGA ban players who participate? Will Golfers and/or fans stay away because it is funded by Saudi Arabian interests? (25:49)

Follow Dan Kaplan on social media @KaplanSportsBiz.

Recently retired longtime WFAN Mets reporter Ed Coleman was honored by the New York Mets on Saturday, May 28th, 2022 for his over 20 years hosting Mets pre and post-game shows on WFAN and WCBS. Coleman began covering the Mets for WFAN in 1993, before retiring this offseason. “Eddie C” is an original member of WFAN since its inception in July 1987. He served as a talk show host (notably with both Dave Sims and Mike Francesa) before transitioning to the Mets beat.

In this episode, Coleman explained his recent decision to retire from covering the Mets. He reveled in the stories from his time at both Shea Stadium and Citi Field. He also talked about the changes he’s seen firsthand in the game of baseball. Overall, Ed talked about the many managers he covered, and so many of the players he dealt with during his time with the Mets.

Ken Daneyko is the New Jersey Devils franchise leader in games played and penalty minutes. He was drafted before the team that moved from Colorado had a name. Now, he is a broadcaster for Devils telecasts on MSG Network as well as an analyst for NHL Network. He is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion and had his #3 retired by the franchise.

In this episode, he talked in great detail about his transition from playing to being a broadcaster. He discussed the 2003 Stanley Cup Game 7 victory, which turned out to be his last game. He also talked about the rivalries he loved, the passion he still has for the game, and his relationship with Devils fans.

Daneyko also addressed his partner on Devils games Steve Cangialosi stepping down after the 21-22 season. He also gave insight on the ceiling for young phenom Jack Hughes, on just how good the young superstar can actually be.

Follow Mr. Devil on social media @KenDaneykoMSG.

Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is the latest Hall of Famer to join this show. McGrady is a seven-time NBA All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selection, two-time NBA scoring champion, and winner of the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2001. He is the brainchild and founder of the all-new Ones Basketball League.

The OBL has seven events in 2022 that will take place in Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, and Los Angeles). For more info, go to oblhoops.com.

In this episode, McGrady discussed his incredible NBA career. He also recalled his decision to forego college and whether that decision would be different if the NIL and Transfer Portal existed in college basketball. He also broke down the changes in basketball since his playing days, and how the reliance on the 3-point basket impacts the overall entertainment value of the sport. He also talked about the legacy of LeBron James during his own remarkable career.

Follow Tracy on Twitter @Tmac_213.

Iconic Seattle radio host Dave Grosby joined the show for milestone episode #350. Groz came on the John Clayton Tribute episode (Ep. 343) but rejoins the show to discuss his outstanding career. Grosby, along with former radio partner Mike Gastineau, will be honored in late May 2022 with the Keith Jackson Media Excellence Awards at the Seattle Sports Commissions upcoming ceremony.

Groz moved to Seattle in 1991 and had long stints with both Sportsradio KJR and 710 ESPN (KIRO). On KJR, he hosted with Gastineau the show “Groz w/Gas” which was a hysterical, fun, sports show that aired daily on KJR.

In this episode, Groz discusses his various stops in media before arriving in Seattle. He discusses the Seahawks recent trade of Russell Wilson, the impact of the Seattle Sounders MLS team, and the saga of the Seattle SuperSonics departing for Oklahoma City. Groz notably does not want another NBA team in the Emerald City. He also describes his various health issues.

Longtime popular New York Knicks trainer Mike Saunders is this episode's featured guest. Mike was the Athletic Trainer for the Knicks for 27 years (1978-2005). From Bernard King to Trent Tucker to Bill Cartwright to Patrick Ewing to Charles Oakley, Saunders has stories about all of them. He is also the author of a new book, “Life Sentence: A Collection of Quotes and Stories to Inspire, Motivate, Empower.”

Saunders was named Trainer of the Year 1994, 2005. He was the NBA All-Star Trainer in both 1986 and 1998.

In this episode, Saunders tells the amazing story of how he got the job with the Knicks. He also expressed a cool story about the book. The conversation also drifted towards the evolution of the NBA since he joined the league.

To order the book Venmo $18 to @lifesentencebook.

This week's guest, Marshall Faulk, played in the National Football League for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He played college football at San Diego State, where he was a two-time consensus All-American. He appeared in two Super Bowls and won Super Bowl 34. In 2000, Faulk was named the Most Valuable Player of the NFL. Faulk is one of only three NFL players to reach at least 10,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards and the only one to amass 12,000 yards rushing and 6,000 yards receiving. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2017.

Faulk's alma mater, San Diego State, is currently constructing a new football stadium. Entitled Snapdragon Stadium, it will be the new 35,000-seat, multi-purpose venue for Aztecs football, opening in September 2022. Faulk and former NFL player Akbar Gbaja-Biamila are ambassadors for Snapdragon Stadium.

Follow Marshall Faulk on social media @marshallfaulk.

The 2022 baseball season is the first since 1995 that Seth Everett has not covered the sport in a major league capacity. This is also the first baseball-centric episode of the podcast in 2022. Joining the show is former MLB 2nd basemen Jeff Frye. Frye played in Major League Baseball with the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, and Toronto Blue Jays for all or part of eight seasons between 1992 and 2001.

Frye and two colleagues Kevin Gallagher and Pat Geoghegan have started SAVE THE GAME ™.

Frye contends that MLB has lost its entertainment value because of its reliance on the power swing and little action between home runs. America's youth is not engaged with MLB because the game has become too slow for this generation. Without the next generation's involvement, MLB's customer base will be diminished and baseball could lose its relevance and becomes a niche sport.

The initiative starts a one million signature petition-for-change effort to gain momentum toward a National movement while grabbing the attention of MLB executives on a league and team level. Visit www.savethegameus.com for more information and to sign the petition.

Frye is also known for creating the hashtag #shegone which showcases baseball's shortcomings with over 250 videos on Instagram and Twitter.

Follow Jeff Frye @O3jfrye on Twitter and @certifiedhittingguru on Instagram.

The 2022 Masters was won by Scottie Scheffler, yet the story was the return of Tiger Woods. Woods competed and made the cut in his first major tournament back only 14 months after suffering serious injuries in a car crash.

This week's episode features SI.com golf writer Bob Harig, a longtime writer formerly of ESPN and the Tampa Bay Times. He recapped the main storylines of the Masters, having covered Tiger (and Phil Mickelson) since the very beginning of each of their careers, and has had dozens of one-on-one interviews with each of them. His new book is entitled Tiger & Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry.

This episode covers the amazing recovery by Tiger Woods, the controversial comments made recently by Phil Mickelson, the emergence of Scottie Scheffler, and the long rivalry between Mickelson and Woods.

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Follow Bob on social media: @BobHarig.

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André Lotterer heads into his third season with TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team racing alongside compatriot Pascal Wehrlein as they battle for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. He joined the podcast as he prepared for the April 9-10, 2022 F-E races in Rome, Italy.

Lotterer joined Formula-E in 2018 with DS Techeetah alongside Jean-Eric Vergne. Together they won the Teams' Championship that year, and Lotterer finished 8th. At the time of this recording, he stands 4th in the individual standings after finishing 2nd in the most recent race in Mexico City.

In this episode, Lotterer talks about his new team at Porsche, the environmental impact of Formula-E, and the growth of the sport since he joined. He spoke about his personal goals as well going in-depth on the reliance on the team while out there on the track. He also discussed Fan Boost where fans can vote for their favorite driver, and how that extra boost of energy can impact a race.

Follow André Lotterer on social media @Andre_Lotterer.

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In March 2022, the St. Peter's Peacocks became just the third team in NCAA tournament history to defeat a 2-seed when they upset Kentucky. After then defeating Murray State to advance to the Sweet 16, the notoriety grew exponentially. Suddenly, news reports talked about the amazing story of St. Peters and all the benefits of them winning on a national stage.

This episode asks the question of how all this exposure can be quantified. Will more students enroll? Do they get more money to fund other school programs? Is student morale something that can be measured?

Scott Rosner, Academic Director of Sports Management and Professor at Columbia University, joins the show to discuss the empirical data and all the factors that can impact St. Peters both positively and negatively.

Follow Scott Rosner on social media @scottrosner.

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On March 18, 2022, longtime NFL Insider John Clayton died after a brief illness at the age of 67. This podcast pays tribute to the longtime columnist, radio host, TV analyst and friend to so many. 7 different guests joined this show to pay tribute to their fallen friend from different aspects of sports media.

They are Mike Sando, Senior NFL writer, The Atheltic (7:09) Dave Grosby “The Groz,” Seattle radio icon (30:27) Dave “Softy” Mahler, KJR Radio Seattle host (42:54) Mike Gastineau, KJR Radio Seattle radio icon (56:07) Dave Boling, Author, former Tacoma News Tribune columnist (1:07:14) Sean Salisbury, former NFL Quarterback, ESPN host, longtime radio host (1:23:42)

“John Clayton's only regret is that he didn't break the story of his death,” Dave Boling.

In March 2022 a new scripted series about the Los Angeles Lakers 1980's championship run entitled “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” starring John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Sally Field, Adrian Brody, as part of an incredible cast. The show is based on Jeff Pearlman's 2014 book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s, and Jeff joins the podcast for a second time.

Pearlman's first appearance on Sports with Friends was Episode 165 when he was promoting his book on the original USFL.

In this episode, Pearlman tells the story about how the book became this series and the differences between the two. He also detailed his involvement during the production of the show, and the possibilities of its continuing beyond this first season.

Hockey Hall of Fame Broadcaster Jiggs McDonald joins the show this week to discuss his iconic career. The longtime voice of the New York Islanders has also called games for the Los Angeles Kings, Atlanta Flames, Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and nationally on FOX Sports television. He has done NHL games for more than 50 years and this past season, rejoined the Islanders booth to fill in on a few games.

In this episode, McDonald discusses how he got into sports broadcasting, with stories about working in LA with Al Michaels, and the advice he received when offered the Islanders job. He also discussed the spring of 1988 where he filled in on New Jersey Devils broadcasts during their playoff run. He called three of the four Islanders Stanley Cup Championships. He discussed his love for the Nassau Coliseum and his adoration for the Islanders' new home, UBS Arena.

Finally, Jiggs discusses the evolution of the sport, and how today's NHL is just as exciting as the years gone by.

The recently completed 2022 Winter Olympics marked the second straight Games to take place under the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the third straight Games to take place in Asia.

Alan Abrahamson is an award-winning sportswriter, best-selling author, and in-demand television analyst. In 2010 he launched his own website, 3 Wire Sports (www.3wiresports.com). He has covered 13 straight Olympic games in person and provides a first-hand perspective on Beijing. He offers perspective on the United States' decision to diplomatically boycott these Games.

Follow Alan on social media @alanabrahamson.

This episode covers various topics involving the 2022-23 National Hockey League season. Dan Rosen, a senior writer at NHL.Com, covered the gamut of storylines.

Topics include the impact of Covid-19 on the league while other leagues were impacted less, the Olympic break and status of international tournaments, ESPN/TNT new television deal and the impact of streaming on the growth of the sport, and the incredible competitive balance that the league demonstrates.

They also discuss how the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers are having great seasons in non-traditional NHL markets.

Follow Dan Rosen on social media @drosennhl.

Warren Moon was scheduled to come on Super Bowl week, but due to the passing of Seth's father, the podcast was delayed. Moon agreed to come on after Super Bowl 56. The former Washington Husky joined the show from Seattle, where they broke down the Rams' victory over the Bengals, 23-20.

Moon also addressed the recent headlines and lawsuit involving former Dolphins coach Brian Flores. Moon speaks extensively about race issues in the NFL, both currently and during his playing days.

Finally, the conversation evolves into a chat about the city of Seattle, from the evolution of the Seahawks to the departure of the SuperSonics.

Follow Warren Moon on social media @wmoon1.

Remember those posters in the '80s and '90s of Brian Bosworth, Shawn Kemp, Troy Aikman and so many more? Renowned sports poster artist John Costacos joined the podcast. Costacos and his brother Tock created a historic brand that sold all over the world. Now, Costacos along with CEO Justin Moorad and Digital Art Lead Mike Campau, the Costacos Collection is partnering with legendary athletes to sell digital art as non-fungible tokens.

In this episode, Costacos discussed the origin of the poster company, and how being a Seattle sports fan lead him down this path. Then, he succinctly explains the NFT process and previews the new line of images being released. The Costacos Collection has partnered with athletes including Willie Mays, Warren Moon, Troy Aikman, Pudge Rodriguez, Roger Clemens, Steve Largent, Jim McMahon, Will Clark, Andruw Jones, Dan Marino, Brian Bosworth, and others.

Longtime New York sportscaster Don La Greca is a co-host of the Michael Kay Show on ESPN New York 98.7FM. That show is simulcast daily on the YES Network. Don has been with ESPN NY since 2001 and was the first-ever voice for that station on September 3rd, 2001. Don is the pre/post-game host for the New York Rangers on radio and fills in on play-by-play for Kenny Albert (Episode 249). He was also part of the New York Jets radio broadcasts for

In this episode, Don talks about his time on the Michael Kay show. The topics range about what resonates in New York radio. They discuss how the Yankees remain popular as baseball struggles with its audience. They talk about how the Knicks dominate sports talk over the Nets, despite the Nets being a super-team.

The tangents are abundant in this episode. The guys also discuss uniform etiquette in all sports, and relocation being an ugly story in sports. Don also is not a fan of Twitter handles with underscores in them.

Follow Don @Donlagreca on social media.

"Show Me the Money!"

Longtime super-agent Leigh Steinberg joined the show to discuss his illustrious career as well as his thoughts on issues facing the NFL. Steinberg has represented many of the most successful athletes and coaches in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, golf, etc., including the number one overall pick in the NFL draft for an unprecedented eight times in conjunction with 62 total first-round picks. His clients include Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Warren Moon, Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Kordell Stewart, Jeff George, Ben Roethlisberger, Myron Rolle, Matt Leinart, Mark Brunell, Ricky Williams, Howie Long, Eric Karros, Dusty Baker, Lennox Lewis, Oscar de la Hoya and John Starks.

Steinberg is often credited as the real-life inspiration of the sports agent from the film Jerry Maguire. In this episode, he discusses how he got involved in the film and the story behind its creation.

He also offered comments on Ben Roethlisberger's career, including allegations against him. He also addressed the NFL's entertainment empire and his concerns about concussions. He also addressed how NIL will impact college sports.

After more than four decades in the business, former FOX Sports Vice Chairman Ed Goren joined the show to talk about his illustrious Hall of Fame career. Goren is a 47-time Emmy Award winner and Executive Producer of FOX Sports since its inception in 1994. This episode started as a tribute to another icon, the late John Madden. The conversation evolved into incredible stories about working for FOX CEO Rupert Murdoch and the creation of the “glowing puck” that FOX used in the '90s for his NHL coverage. Goren also offered his thoughts on the growing streaming business, and how sports television is evolving.

Goren was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, in October 2011 and the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in December 2012, fitting tributes to his long and distinguished career.

The first podcast episode of 2022 is the first of two tributes to the late NFL icon John Madden. Madden died at the age of 85 on December 28, 2021. He was a Hall of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders, an iconic broadcaster for four different networks, and the namesake and co-creator of the equally iconic Madden Football video game by EA Sports.

Award-winning reporter Tom Rinaldi of FOX Sports was an executive producer on the recently released documentary, “All-Madden.” Rinaldi has won 16 Sports Emmy Awards and seven Edward R. Murrow Awards. He was at ESPN for over a decade.

In this episode, Rinaldi offers behind-the-scenes information on the documentary, including Madden's reaction to seeing it, just days before his passing.

This episode continues a 4-year tradition where long-time radio host Scott Seidenberg, now with VSIN, joins the show. Back in 2018, the show was supposed to be posted on Christmas Day, and there was no episode ready to go. Enter Scott, as he and Seth and many other people who do not celebrate Christmas usually spend it eating Chinese food and watching sports and cartoons.

That year, they got together and talked about the year in sports. Then, in 2019, they did it again. Now, as 2021 comes to a close, Scott rejoins the show to talk about the continuing issues with Covid impacting the world in sports. They also discuss how sports will handle it going forward, and how different leagues are handling it all very differently.

They also discuss the impact of streaming, and how sports gambling continues to evolve.

Follow Scott on social media @Scottsonair.

This episode is once again focusing on sports business. Adam White is the Founder and CEO of Front Office Sports. A University of Miami Alum, Adam has worked for opendorse, the Fiesta Bowl, and the University of Miami Athletic Department.

In December '21, Front Office Sports announced the Best Employers in Sports, recognizing the top 30 organizations across the sports industry that are setting new standards for leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion, professional development and advancement, philanthropic and social endeavors as well as employee wellbeing. The winning organizations represent the top 15 percent of all sports industry companies that participated in the third annual survey, across multiple sectors within the industry, including agencies, brands, teams, governing bodies, leagues, tech, media, and more.

Follow Adam on social media @FOSAdam.

This special episode centers around the 122nd matchup between Army and Navy. The game took place on December 11, 2021, at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Former player and longtime CBS analyst Gary Danielson worked his 13th Army-Navy game while Ross Tucker called the game for Westwood One Radio.

This episode's focus is not on the game, which Navy won 17-13. Instead, the focus was on the patriotism and unification displayed in a society that is as divided as ever. In addition to the 2 special guests, there are 2 Army cadets interviewed and 1 Navy veteran. The introductions were also recorded at Metlife Stadium.

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Jay Feely played 13 years in the NFL as a placekicker for 7 different teams. He is now an NFL analyst for CBS Sports. Feely played for the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Chicago Bears. He made the Pro Bowl in 2005 and won the National Championship of College Football with Michigan in 1997.

When Feely was with the Jets in 2009, he hosted a radio show with Seth for 1050am ESPN Radio. There they hosted a weekly Jets-centric football show that was pre-recorded and essentially was a podcast that aired on weekends on the radio. They interviewed many Jets guests together.

Feely talked about his new role at CBS and the unique story of how he got that job. He also discussed his thoughts on the NFL's dealings with Covid and their challenges with concussions. He also explained in great detail his charitable work, including bringing food to healthcare workers at the onset of the Covid pandemic.

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16-year NBA veteran Chris Dudley played 886 games across 16 seasons in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers, New Jersey Nets, Portland Trail Blazers twice, New York Knicks, and Phoenix Suns. He's also the first NBA player with Type 1 Diabetes and the founder of the Chris Dudley Foundation.

Dudley came on to talk about his career and the current NBA but also wanted to promote a new venture in his world. A company he's a part of, COVAB, has developed a new antibody test for Covid-19. The test is an easy, rapid, oral fluid-based antibody test with a 98.8% accuracy rate that has received an Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA. The conversation involved a discussion of Covid and sports, including both the situations with Aaron Rodgers and Kyrie Irving.

Ethan Zohn was a professional soccer player who won the third season of the reality TV show, “Survivor.” After winning, he created Grassroot, an adolescent health organization that leverages the power of soccer to educate, inspire, and mobilize at-risk youth in developing countries to overcome their greatest health challenges including HIV/AIDS, and live healthier, more productive lives, and be agents for change in their communities. Then, he contracted a rare form of Lymphoma and documented his fight against cancer. Now, he is a motivational speaker and entrepreneur.

He appeared on another season of Survivor and The Amazing Race and has been a commentator for the New England Revolution and Los Angeles Galaxy of the MLS.

In this episode, Zohn discusses his journey through Survivor and soccer, and cancer. This is a fascinating conversation about an incredible journey.

Follow Ethan on social media @EthanZohn.

Jay Busbee has been a columnist for Yahoo Sports for 13 years. He started out covering NASCAR and then migrated to the NFL, where he currently covers the league. He also covered the 2021 World Series as he is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. Jay also goes on a weekly podcast called “The Ralph Report” with host Ralph Garman, who joined this show on episode 322.

In this episode, Busbee discusses issues facing NASCAR and its dwindling audience. He also discussed the Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder's controversial stint as that team's owner. Other issues include the future of the NFL Sunday Ticket package, concussions, and Aaron Rodgers' small fine for violating Covid-19 protocols. He also told his origin story of how he got to Yahoo Sports and how he became a regular on the Ralph Report.

This episode begins with a tribute to Julio Lugo, the former MLB shortstop who died unexpectedly at the age of 45. Seth met Lugo in 1995 when he was the shortstop for the Auburn Astros, a team that Seth called games for.

Recent New York Sports Emmy Winner John Chandler joined this week's episode. Chandler is NBC 4 New York's weekend sports anchor, seen regularly on Fridays and Saturdays at 6 PM and 11 PM. He is a weekday sports and general assignment reporter. He has won multiple Emmy Awards.

During the episode, Chandler speaks about his approach to a nightly sportscast in a market like New York, which has 11 professional franchises. He also discussed how the pandemic has impacted sports coverage, and how viewership of nightly newscasts has changed and even diminished over the years.

Chandler is a native of Ohio, so there is plenty of Cleveland sports chatter as well. Ultimately, there is a discussion on the decade-long New York sports championship drought.

Follow John Chandler on Twitter @JohnChandlerNBC.

Longtime Seattle sports radio host and TV reporter Ian Furness joins the show this week. The conversation is about a lot of Seattle sports topics, including the Seattle Kraken. Furness recently was whisked into duty and had to travel and call four of the first five games in the franchise's history. He details that story and the team's impact on the city so far.

Furness currently hosts middays at Sportsradio KJR-950am in Seattle from 1-3 pm PT. He also covers the Seattle Seahawks for the local FOX affiliate in Seattle (Q13). He's a veteran of the sports media industry and has seen the tech evolution that it is undergoing.

Furness talks Seahawks, Mariners, Kraken, Sounders, and even revisits the departure of the beloved Seattle SuperSonics.

Recent rumors in the media say that Disney is considering spinning off or selling outright ESPN. Disney denied the rumor, but it brought to light certain facts that make a lot of sense for both Disney and ESPN. First, ESPN receives $10 per month per cable subscription, but only $6.99 or less for ESPN+. The network has also expressed interest in a greater relationship with sports gambling, something Disney has been reticent to do.

Tech expert Shelly Palmer is the CEO of the Palmer Group, and the co-host of another Underdog Podcast Network production, Techstream with Seth Everett and Shelly Palmer. That show covered the tech analysis of the rumor, and Shelly offered his insight here.

Also, Senior Writer for Front Office Sports Mike McCarthy made a return appearance to the podcast. He previously did a sports media episode in Episode 198, back when McCarthy was with The Sporting News.

Check out https://frontofficesports.com/ and https://www.shellypalmer.com/.

The English Premier League has grown exponentially in popularity over the last decade. Enhancing that has been the success of the Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso.

In 2 seasons, Ted Lasso has won multiple Emmy Awards and trends on social media every time an episode drops. Longtime podcaster, actor, and voice actor Ralph Garman joins this week's episode to talk about the show's impact but also what it says about the Premier League. Ralph is the host of The Ralph Report, which can be found on Patreon.

Follow Ralph on social media @RalphGarman.

This week, the 2021-2022 NHL season gets underway on two new networks. The league returns to ESPN for the first time in 17 years. It also marks the debut of the NHL on TNT, whose coverage begins on October 13th, 2021.

Liam McHugh hosted the NHL on NBC for over 10 years, and when the league left NBC, McHugh was immediately hired by Turner. He will be the lead host on NHL studio coverage with Wayne Gretzky, Rich Tocchet, Anson Carter, and Paul Bissonnette.

McHugh also hosted Notre Dame Football coverage as well as Premier League football (soccer) for NBC.

In this episode, McHugh discusses the plans for TNT's hockey coverage and his thoughts on his time at NBC.

Jerome Jurenovich recently announced his retirement, ending a 40-year career that involved television and radio all across the country. The multi-time Emmy winner started his career for WSEE-TV in his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania before moving down to the Peach State to work for CNN. He then moved to Los Angeles to co-host NFL Sunday for Fox Sports Radio. After helping launch Altitude Sports in Denver, he returned to Atlanta in 2008. Since then, he has been an integral part of Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Braves broadcasts as the host of “Hawks LIVE” and “Braves LIVE.”

In this episode, Jerome recounts his award-winning career, tells a great story about Joe DiMaggio, discusses Atlanta and Denver comparisons as a sports town, and his relationships with the Braves/MLB and the Hawks/NBA.

Follow Jerome Jurenovich on Twitter @JeromeonSports.

Longtime ESPN reporter TJ Quinn rejoined the podcast nearly 17 months after his first appearance in episode 244. Then, he had just battled a two-week illness that turned out to be Covid-19. In the months that have followed, TJ has battled “long haul.” The after-effects of his bout with Covid have given him numerous health issues including migraine headaches, extreme fatigue, “brain fog,” a heart condition, and more. This episode goes to the personal side of Covid.

The episode concludes with a discussion on the impact Covid is currently having on the sports world including full stadiums, unvaccinated players, and fans, and how the virus continues to impact professional and college sports.

Longtime Bay Area radio host Damon Bruce joined the show. Damon has been hosting in San Francisco for over a decade and has had multiple network stints including CBS Sports Radio and FOX Sports Radio. The beginning of this episode traces his outstanding career and how he got to where he is.

Then, Damon addresses some key SF-centric sports topics. Colin Kaepernick, the Oakland A's ballpark situation, the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants' recent championship runs, and the issues facing baseball were discussed in-depth.

Follow Damon on Twitter @damonbruce.

Marc Ernay of 1010 WINS radio in New York and longtime broadcaster with the US Open rejoined the show to discuss this recently completed tournament.

There was no shortage of storylines in the 2021 Open. From Naomi Osaka's ouster to Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal's absence. Novak Djokovic's quest for the calendar grand slam to his stunning loss to Daniil Medvedev. Then, there was 18-year-old Emma Raducanu's incredible run from qualifying to the championship without losing a set. Her finals opponent was none other than 19-year-old phenom Leyla Fernandez.

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September 11, 2021, will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. September 11, 2001, is a day that the world completely changed. This podcast is dedicated to the lives lost on that fateful day.

Esteemed documentary filmmaker Ross Greenburg directed along with Joe Lavine a new HBO Max documentary entitled, “Extra Innings from 9/11: 20 Years Later.” The film shows a host of powerful stories by nearly 20 different individuals with ﬁrst-hand accounts of 9/11 including former New York Yankees Joe Torre and Bernie Williams and former New York Mets Bobby Valentine, Mike Piazza, John Franco, and Al Leiter, in addition to the personal reflections from family members of first responders and others who lost their lives. The film captures the effects of those tragic events on the lives of the storytellers now 20 years later.

Ross is recognized as one of the most innovative producers and best storytellers in television history. He now brings his creativity and vision to a larger audience, and a wider variety of programming opportunities. In 2011, he created Ross Greenburg Productions after a 33-year career at HBO. He served as Vice President and Executive Producer of HBO Sports from 1985-1990, Senior Vice President and Executive Producer from 1990-2000, and then President of HBO Sports from 2000-2011.

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Former ESPN anchor and host Bob Ley joined the podcast this week. Ley joined ESPN for the launch of the network in 1979 and was the longest-tenured on-air employee of the network until his retirement in 2019. Ley is a multiple Emmy Award winner. He hosted World Cups, created Outside the Lines, and was one of the first-ever Sportscenter anchors.

Today, Bob Ley serves on the board of regents for Seton Hall University. In the podcast, he talks about his time at ESPN, and how the network and sports media have changed.

Follow Bob Ley @BobLeyESPN.

Who are Mark Miller and David Moulton? They are two of the most underrated sports radio hosts in the country, and for nearly 15 years hosted two successful radio shows in Fort Myers, Florida.

Recently, their second show came to an abrupt end. In the episode, Miller and Moulton explain their backgrounds and give brief histories of their careers. They also explain what a unique market Fort Myers is. They also address the toxicity in social media, and how sports get mixed with politics during the pandemic.

They also discuss the future of the Tampa Bay Rays, how Fort Myers differs as a sports town from cross-state Miami, and their history and affinity for the sport of hockey.

Follow David @TheDavidMoulton and Mark @ThatMark Miller on Twitter.

Check out millerandmoulton.com for their next moves.

National Sports Columnist Jerry Brewer of the Washington Post joined the show to cover a variety of topics. The longtime columnist is at the Post after stops in Philadelphia, Orlando, Louisville, and Seattle.

The beginning of the show discussed Brewer's thoughts on the state of sports journalism. Then, the topics ranged from Covid-19's involvement in sports to mental health in the sports world. They discussed the contrast between the issues facing tennis star Naomi Osaka and gymnastics star Simone Biles. They also discuss the relationship today's athletes have with the media and their own social media.

Follow Jerry Brewer on social media @JerryBrewer.

This episode covers various sports headlines including the start of the 2021 NFL and college football seasons, post-analysis of the recently completed Tokyo Olympics, and the upcoming collective bargaining talks between Major League Baseball and the Players' Union as well as the well-documented decline in popularity of the National Pastime.

BJ Schecter is a former editor and publisher at Baseball America and Sports Illustrated. He currently works for 3 Step Sports designed a new multimedia strategy for youth sports.

A major story at the Tokyo Olympics was the withdrawal of gymnastics icon Simone Biles from four individual finals at the Tokyo Olympics -- the all-around individual competition, vault, uneven bars, and floor exercise -- after withdrawing during the women's team final, citing mental health concerns. She did return for the balance beam final, in which she claimed her second bronze medal in the discipline after her bronze at the 2016 Rio Games.

Kavitha Davidson, Sports and Culture writer at the Athletic, joined the show to discuss these topics. She elaborately explained how mental health and sports are a topic that should be focused on. The conversation also included tennis star Naomi Osaka, who has her own issues that are not directly comparisons to Biles, yet something that should be respected as she continues her career.

Davison is also the host of a podcast called Culture Calculus. Find her online @kavithadavidson.

McLain Ward is a three-time Olympic medalist. He joined the podcast from Germany where he was training for the Tokyo Olympics with his horse, Contagious. Ward is a longtime friend of Seth's, and the episode focuses on the struggle of dealing with the postponement of the Olympics last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He also discussed the massive operation to get the horses ready to travel across the world. Plus, he discussed the makeup of the equestrian and his teammates Laura Kraut, Kent Farrington, and newcomer Jessica Springsteen, who is the daughter of Bruce Springsteen.

This conversation dove deep into the Olympic spirit, and the idea that for so many competitors, the opportunity is so fleeting. Ward also humbly discussed his legacy as one of his sports greatest champions.

Follow McLain Ward on Facebook or Instagram @ mclainward.official.

Meet Sébastien Buemi, longtime championship professional racing driver, who competes in the FIA Formula E Championship with Nissan e.dams. Buemi has raced FIA Formula E Championship with e.dams Renault (now Nissan e.dams) since 2014. He won the Formula E Championship in 2015-16.

He competed for Scuderia Toro Rosso in Formula One from 2009 to 2011. After leaving Formula One, Buemi became a reserve driver for Scuderia Toro Rosso's sister team, Red Bull Racing from 2012 to 2013. He returned to Red Bull Racing in 2019 as a reserve driver. Buemi has competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Toyota Gazoo Racing (formerly Toyota Racing) since 2012. He became the 2014 World Endurance Champion in the LMP1 class.[2] He won both the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans and, subsequently, the 2018-19 WEC Championship. He also won the 2019 and 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans.

In this episode, Buemi discusses the difference between racing an electric car and a fuel-injected automobile. He also discussed the responsibility of Nissan and other companies in the Formula E circuit to use the technology they invent to win the championship and implement that tech into consumer vehicles.

As part of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050, Nissan intends to electrify all-new Nissan vehicle offerings by the early 2030s in key markets. Nissan aims to bring its expertise in transferring knowledge and technology between the race track and road for better electric vehicles for customers.

Finally, Buemi discussed Formula E's Fan Boost, and how interacting with fans both in person and via social media can help garner votes which in turn can give him an "energy boost" during a race.

Follow Sébastien Buemi on social media @Sebastien_buemi.

This episode is the first since episode 238 to feature an in-person interview. Dario Franchitti was in Brooklyn, NY to call the 2021 New York #EPrix for Season 7 of Formula E. Frequent episodes of this podcast have been about this sport.

Franchitti is a four-time IndyCar Series champion (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011), a three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 (2007, 2010, 2012). After his retirement, he joined the broadcast team for Formula E alongside play-by-play man Jack Nicholls, who came on this podcast exactly 100 episodes ago (episode 208).

This week also saw former Sports with Friends guest Sir Richard Branson actually reach space. The beginning of this episode revisits a portion of his previous appearance (Episode 138) where he not only discusses his adoration of Formula-E but also his interest in space travel.

Follow Dario Franchitti on Twitter @dariofranchitti.

Amber Wilson grew to radio fame hosting morning drive on 790am The Ticket in Miami Florida for nearly 5 years. Wilson's roller-coaster story is certainly one to behold. Her rise in the sports media field to a successful law practice must be heard to believe. She also faced great challenges just as the Miami show was taking off, being diagnosed, and beating breast cancer.

She currently continues to practice law and hosts nationally on ESPN Radio. This episode talks about fighting stereotypes in a male-dominated industry and facing adversity. She also mentioned social media and how it often helped her through tough times. She also talked about the reputation of Miami as a sports town and talks about challenges all the local pro teams face.

Follow Amber Wilson on social media @amberw790.

Former Washington quarterback Joe Theismann is also an author, speaker, and broadcaster. He joined the podcast from Florida where he will be hosting the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship.

Theismann spent 12 seasons with the Washington Redskins (later known as the Washington Football Team), where he was a two-time Pro Bowler and helped the team to consecutive Super Bowl appearances, winning Super Bowl XVII over the Miami Dolphins and losing Super Bowl XVIII. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003.

He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame via his career at Notre Dame, is also famous for the memorable 1985 Monday night football injury suffered while being sacked by New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor. Enormously accomplished, his new book, "How to be a Champion Every Day" includes stories that amaze and delight audiences in the interviews and speeches that occupy his time, alongside golf with his celebrity friends.

In this episode, he talks about the change in the WFT franchise name, the difference between the Super Bowl when he played to it now. He also addressed quarterback Alex Smith's similar leg injury. He explains how he was in the building when it happened, and his contact with Smith.

For more info on the Golf Classic: https://americancenturychampionship.com/. For more info on How to Be a Champion: https://tinyurl.com/2y4b3xbp

Radio and TV star John "JJ" Jastremski is another Syracuse alum to join the podcast. After graduating from Syracuse, JJ won a WFAN "Fantasy Phenom" contest and parlayed it into a full-time WFAN host and Sportsnet New York contributor. Then, in 2020, Bill Simmons hired JJ to join his podcast network and leave radio. Jastremski now hosts a podcast called New York, New York.

In this episode, the guys talk about how their careers differed but also how they intersected. JJ explains the story of how he left a dream job for a new challenge. The guys also discuss Jastremski's love of the Miami Dolphins and Dan Marino.

Broadcasting icon Jim Lampley joins the show to discuss his new play-by-play venture with a streaming app called Triller. Lampley was to begin his new role on June 19th, but Teófimo López tested positive for Covid-19, so his fight against George Kambosos has been delayed to August 14th. This podcast was recorded before López tested positive.

After more than three decades in network television, and nearly 30 of them as host of HBO's flagship World Championship Boxing franchise, Jim Lampley is one of America's most renowned and respected broadcasters and journalists. He was the host and blow-by-blow announcer for all HBO Boxing telecasts from March 1988 until December 2018 and has called some the biggest fights in the history of the sport.

In this episode, Lampley details his departure from HBO, his being the first-ever host of the first-ever 24-hour sports talk radio station WFAN in 1987, his role in the USFL and his dealings with former President Donald Trump, and his belief that podcasts are the future of the spoken word. He also details why he is not on social media.

Longtime sports executive Scott O'Neil is an inspirational speaker. The CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, Dignitas E-Sports team, and more is the author of a new book entitled, "Be Where Your Feet Are." O'Neil talked about the unique challenges that lead to his idea of writing this book, and the message he hopes to get across.

The episode also featured an in-depth conversation on the Sixers' place in the Philadelphia sports landscape. He also discussed the unique fan base for the New Jersey Devils, and where he sees both franchises going. (Note, this episode was recording during the Sixer's Spring 2021 NBA Playoff run)

Previously, O'Neil was the President of Madison Square Garden. During this episode, he discussed how his career began. He also talked about how the teams can use technology to continue to engage with younger fans of both franchises.

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Follow Scott on Twitter: @ScottONeil

Longtime sports executive Mike McCarthy joins the show this week. McCarthy is currently the General Manager of the Marquee Sports Network, a new regional sports network based out of Chicago, owned in part by the Chicago Cubs.

McCarthy started his career at Madison Square Garden, starting as an intern and ascending all the way to President of MSG Network. He was also the CEO of the NHL's St. Louis Blues and COO of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks.

In this episode, McCarthy spoke about the new Cubs' RSN. He addressed non-play-by-play programming for RSNs. The issues with cord-cutting as RSNs also was a topic. McCarthy also discussed the relationship that Chicago fans have with their beloved Cubs.

Long-time baseball insider returns to the podcast. He was on Episode 63 back in 2016. Jon works for both the MLB Network and the NHL Network and appears on FOX Sports' properties. He is one of the preeminent baseball insiders in the industry today.

This episode began with the story of how he and his family dealt with the still-ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. They also discuss the differences between covering baseball and hockey.

The last half of the episode is about the state of baseball in 2021. At the time of this recording, there were already six no-hitters in baseball. Strikeouts are happening at a fever pitch. Morosi offers insight on that issue, plus the impending labor agreement expiration.

Follow Jon on social media @jonmorosi.

Commemorating 300 episodes of this podcast, this one is presented as a documentary. It runs through the history of this podcast, which started in Spring 2015. It was originally 2 podcasts, and then a tragedy lead to it being rebranded. Hear from over 50 of the 300 guests that came on during the show's first 300 episodes.

Guests range from Ken Griffey Jr. to Sir Richard Branson to Tiger Woods to Jayson Stark to Martin Brodeur.

Hear from Eli Manning, who made five appearances on the show, which is second only to LaTroy Hawkins, who came on six times.

For new listeners, this is a great "jumping on" point. For loyal followers, this will be a great catch-up on what this show has had. So far.

Thanks to everyone involved with the creation, promotion, and publishing of Sports with Friends.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has known Seth for over 15 years and has been on Seth's various radio shows, but this is the first time he's done this show.

Bettman was hired as the NHL's first commissioner in 1993 and has held the position ever since.

The NHL recently made two huge broadcast deals to solidify its strong future. First, with ESPN, and later with Turner Sports.

Topics covered in this episode are the NHL's dealings with the Covid-19 pandemic, both the "bubble" from last year's playoffs and this season as well. They also talk about the emphasis of the broadcast deals were about both linear television and streaming services.

Plus, the Commissioner talked about his legacy at the helm of the NHL, and how he may have been the first league commissioner to be booed by fans.