Vegas Never Sleeps: Recent Episodes
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Storytelling, or raconteuring, is one of the most understated forms of American art. Regrettably, many of the tellers of fables, feats, and frontline experiences are no longer here to spin those stories one more time. Even sadder, most of those tales were never recorded, catalogued, or otherwise archived.
The Sports Racx looks to gather the best storytellers from the playing fields, locker rooms, grandstands, periphery and shadows of sport. Nothing fancy or formal, Steven Maggi holds court in an over-cocktails- style sit down with people who make us laugh and stare in open-jawed amazement with their behind-the-scenes anecdotes that we probably never heard before. And if we did hear them, they often come with a fresh new spin and varnish.
We’re not necessarily interested in big names and A-listers. We’re looking to present the voices that really have something to say; the watchers and observers who mentally catalogued their experiences and are just plain entertaining and f...
"Elvis" and "Vegas" are synonymous! Host Steven Maggi chats with Richard Zoglin author of "Elvis in Vegas" about how The King reinvented the Las Vegas show. This is a comeback story for the ages; for Elvis and Las Vegas.
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TRUE CRIME: Vegas ain't the only city with a long history of mob activity. Host Steven Maggi talks with celebrated author Wayne Clingman, aka "Mr. Big," about his new book "The Buffalo Mob: The Return of Organized Crime to the Queen City."
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TRUE CRIME VEGAS: Host Steven Maggi chats with Jeffrey Sussman author of "Sin City Gangsters: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in Las Vegas."
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Think Red Sox/Yankees is the fiercest rivalry in sports? Think again! That dubious title goes to the NFL's Raiders/Chiefs. Host Steven Maggi sits down Raiders' Hall-of-Fame wide-receiver Fred Biletnikoff and Chiefs' Hall-of Fame linebacker Willie Lanier, along with former NFL scout Upton Bell, to talk about the famous and infamous rivalry between the Raiders and Chiefs.
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Sadly, the Las Vegas Raiders won't be in the playoffs this year, but that doesn't mean we can't talk football. Host Steven Maggi sits down Raiders' Hall-of-Fame wide-receiver Fred Biletnikoff and Chiefs' Hall-of Fame linebacker Willie Lanier, along with former NFL scout Upton Bell, to talk about the famous often infamous rivalry between the Raiders and Chiefs.
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Vegas Never Sleeps presents "Christmas in Las Vegas!" Featuring great Christmas music from our many musical guests. You'll hear new twists on old favorites from Michelle Johnson, Clint Holmes, Giada Valenti, Rita Lim, Lisa Gay, Lon Bronson, and more. Plus an original Christmas song from acclaimed LV singer/songwriter Lannie Counts. Tons of holiday cheer; tons of holiday fun! You're gonna love "Christmas in Las Vegas!"
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"The ultimate source for Las Vegas news, opinions and a slightly twisted take on the world's most exciting destination." It's a full hour with "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas! He sits down with host Steven Maggi to look back at 2022 and look ahead to 2023.
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Famed mafia writer Wayne Clingman and lifelong Las Vegas historian and resident Roger Gallizzi join host Steven Maggi to discuss their exciting new book: "Like An Onion: The Vegas Skim / Peel a Layer Away, Discover Even More Intrigue." Plus "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas is talkin' Vegas bargains! It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, Sundays 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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"For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: It might have been!" This week, we talk with Al Contrera of "The Mystics" about their smash hit "Hushabye," his great new book "Hushabye: The Mystics, The Music, And The Mob," and a practical-joke that went so horribly wrong it ended a man's life and threw their nascent careers into turmoil. Plus, The Flamingo Hotel & Casino at 75. Plus "Mr. Big" of "The Vintage Vegas Crime Blotter" looks at The Flamingo AFTER Bugsy Siegel. We'll also talk to "The Wizard of Odds" Michael Shackleford about craps and then wrap things up with "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, Sundays at 5pm PT on KMZQ 670 AM in Las Vegas, and worldwide wherever you listen to podcasts.
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As Steven and the gang enjoy a quiet Thanksgiving with family and friends, we bring you an encore presentation of some of our favorite interviews: Frank Sinatra's opening act legendary comedian Tom Dreesen, plus how to win with Professor Slots, "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben and more. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Thanksgiving is more than just turkey and football! It's also about dogs! Up first, American Kennel Club judge and longtime co-host of a venerable Thanksgiving tradition "The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show" David Frei joins us. Then, he was "The Caped Crusader" and now he's "The Canine Crusader!" Burt Ward, "Robin" from the original Batman TV series, will be here to discuss his awesome line of pet products (our shih-tzus love it:) Gentle Giants Dog Food, Cat Food, and Products! Plus "Vintage Vegas Crime Blotter" with "Mr. Big," and super-fun Thanksgiving ideas from Eddie Osterland, America's 1st Master Sommelier. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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The inspiring story of TV personality Maria Quiban Whitesell, "The Wizard of Odds" Michael Shackleford, "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben, plus the excitement of the Gene Woods Racing Experience, all this week on Vegas Never Sleeps.
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This week, meet "The Colorist to the Stars," celebrated hair-stylist Michael Boychuck of Color Salon by Michael Boychuck inside Caesar's Palace. Plus, we'll take short drive to Zion National Park with our friends from the Nature Conservancy. All that and our features: Chef Justin Wells, "The Vegas Art Minute" with Brett Maly of Art encounter and Pawn Stars, "Your Vegas Sommelier" Matt Leos, BBQ talk with Jessie Raes BBQ, "The Wizard of Odds" Michael Shackleford, and more. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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The "Vegas Never Sleeps" shows for the month of October .... HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 10/1 - 00:00 Frankie Pizarro_Spinettis Gaming Supply_Scott Roeben 10/8 - 42:50 Kelly Conway_Mr Big_Randall Cannon_Scott Roeben 10/15 - 1:25:40 Steve Tyrell_Mr Big_Lois Travalena_Scott Roeben 10/22- 2:08:30 Wes Winters_Mr Big_Scott Roeben 10/29- 2:51:15 Wayne Clingman_Chef Justin Wells_Scott Roeben
Frank Pizarro was one of the many firefighters who helped out on the scene of “Ground Zero” on 9/11. He is also an amazing singer and entertainer! He joins us this week to discuss his fascinating life-story and the Little Anthony album release party and fundraiser he is hosting Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Portnoy Gallery.
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Few people lead lives as exciting or interesting as Frankie Pizarro! Not only is he a retired NYC Fireman who responded on 9/11, he is an amazing singer and entertainer! He joins us this week to discuss his fascinating life-story and the Little Anthony album release party and fundraiser he is hosting Sunday, October 16 at Portnoy Gallery. Then we pop over to Spinettis Gaming Supplies .... If you visit, pack a lunch! They've got EVERYTHING! And we wrap things up with "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Powerhouse attorney Jesse Bolling on the Elon/Twitter saga, gaming, and more, plus "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of @VitalVegas. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This week, we chat with the immensely-talented and supremely-versatile Joelle Righetti about her sparkling career, her many tributes (NOBODY does a better Cher,) her years as an assistant with Siegfried & Roy, Lance Burton, her mobile ministry, and more. Then we head over to LV's waaay cool hot-rod museum Nostalgia Street Rods and wrap things up with "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas talking about tipping. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This week, a full hour with "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas and the Vital Vegas Podcast at Casino.org. If you want the scoop, the skinny, the dope, and the dirt about all-things-Vegas, Scott Roeben has it! It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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You hear him each week on the show. Now he sits down with host Steven Maggi for an extended, fun, and VERY informative chat! It's "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas and the Vital Vegas Podcast at Casino.org.
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Can you cheat the casinos and win? Yes .... For a little while! Former jewelry-maker Louis "The Coin" Colavecchio was the most prolific counterfeiter the gaming world had ever seen. Writer John Cullen and former detective Jerry Luongo join us to tell this fascinating story. Plus "The Vintage Vegas Crime Blotter" with "Mr. Big" talks about Howard Hughes and "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas on self-driving transit in Vegas. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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She's a graduate of Yale University; she speaks four languages; she's also one of the most amazing magicians Las Vegas has ever seen! This week, host Steven Maggi talks to headlining magician Jen Kramer who's wowing them nightly at Westgate. Then we chat the renowned Chef James Trees of Esther's Kitchen and finally "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas talks about one of the most amazing venues in the world: The upcoming MSG Sphere. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Captivating and hilarious - with "Standing Os" every night! There's a reason we call him "Downtown Gordie Brown:" The versatile musician, comedian, singer, and impressionist has been wowing them in The Golden Nugget Showroom downtown for years! He joins us this week to talk about his sparkling career, the revitalization of downtown, and more. Plus "The Vegas Art Minute" with Brett Maly from the hit TV series "Pawn Stars" then we wrap things up with "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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True Crime: Host Steven Maggi chats with Meyer Lansky II grandson of the notorious mobster Meyer Lansky (portrayed as "Hyman Roth" in the ultra-classic "Godfather II.") They talk about classic-Vegas, classic-mafia, and what it's like sharing a name that lives in infamy. Plus "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas talks about off-strip casinos. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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He's been wowing them on The Strip for years! Host Steven Maggi chats with magician Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich one of the creators and stars of the only adults-only magic show in Vegas: "Late Night Magic" at Alexis Park All Suite Resort. Plus Joe DeFalco creator of the most exciting wrestling school in the country: LV's own Future Stars of Wrestling. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Remember "Schoolhouse Rock?" What about television's "DC Follies?" Are you familiar with the hugely-successful "Godwinks" series of books and films? One power-couple is behind all of it! This week, comedian and impersonator Louise DuArt and television-executive SQuire Rushnell join us to discuss their long, storied careers, their best-selling books and films, and, of course, "Conjunction Junction." Plus "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas on why Vegas is "The Boxing Capital of the World," then it's "Luxury Living - Vegas Style" with Gady Medrano from the hit TV series "Flipping Vegas." It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Lively, fun conversation with the amazingly talented actress and singer Ruby Lewis, then host Steven Maggi sits down with award-winning television-personality Ninon De Vere De Rosa. Plus "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas talks about Vegas' future. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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SUMMER IS HERE!!! (And in Vegas, we can totally vouch for that 😉 ) It's time to travel! And who better to talk travel than Estee Gubbay famed travel-advisor and author of "Your Travel Bucket List." Plus "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas on "resort fees," then "The Wizard of Odds" Michael Shackleford talks roulette. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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While principally a cellist, Sarah Chaffee is as much of an iconoclast as she is accomplished-musician: Breaking stereotypes is what she does! And the people for whom she is doing it reads like a who's-who of greatness: Aerosmith, Bella Electric Strings, The Whiskey Fiddlers, is principal cellist for David Perrico's amazing Pop Strings Orchestra, she plays at Raiders games, and more! Host Steven Maggi chats with the charming cellist about the many ways she has turned her passion into an exciting, diversified career. All that and "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas, plus Eddie Osterland, America's 1st Master Sommelier discusses "B-Y-O-B" (Bringing Your Own Bottle of wine.) It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationally on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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One of the all-time great standup comics! He was Frank Sinatra's opening act for 13 years (he also opened for Tony Orlando, Sammy, Liza, Smokey, Gladys Knight, and more); he has done over 500 national television appearances; and is one of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet: This week, we are joined by the legendary Tom Dreesen! Plus winning slot strategies from "Professor Slots" then "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas looks at Vegas then/Vegas now. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Could Bitcoin/crypto change the way people gamble? Will gaming-regulators help or hurt this trend? Bitcoin/crypto always brings questions; thankfully our guest has the answers: L.A. attorney and crypto expert JR Lanis joins us. Plus our features: "Mr. Big" of "The Vintage Vegas Crime Blotter" remembers mobster Frank Costello, "Tiger Todd Weekly," "Desert Health" with Melissa Anderson, "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas takes us to some interesting attractions near M Resort Spa Casino, plus a look at the marvelous architecture on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationwide on stations all over the country, Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, and worldwide wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Comedians don't get no funnier! (Take that, Grammar-Nazis!) Joining us this week is the hilarious Don Barnhart: Comedian/hypnotist/club-owner/salsa maker ... salsa maker? Yes! Don is also the man behind Sin City Salsa! Plus "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas, then fun wine ideas from Eddie Osterland - America's 1st Master Sommelier! It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard on radio stations around the country, on Sundays at 5pm on AM 670 KMZQ LV in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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In the first of a two-part series, host Steven Maggi chats with legendary NBA referee Joe Crawford. Plus "Lady D" and "Betting in Heels" then "Sports Heroes" with "Mr. Big" looks at NHL legend Brian Bailey.
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Author Laurel Schmidt is an educator, art lover & writer. Her book, "How to Be Dead, A Love Story," explores what it means to be fully alive, even in the afterlife. Plus "Mr. Big" and "The Vintage Vegas Crime Blotter," "Tiger Todd Weekly," "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas, and more. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationwide on Talk Media Network, Sundays at 5pm PT on KMZQ 670 AM in Las Vegas, and worldwide wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Laurel Schmidt is an educator, art lover & writer. Her book, "How to Be Dead, A Love Story," explores what it means to be fully alive, even in the afterlife.
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She's the most highly-acclaimed female sportscaster of all time! Host Steven Maggi talks with CBS Television's legendary Lesley Visser about sports, television, and what it takes to make it in a man's world
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This week on VNS: Star of "The Olivia Show" and "Madonna's Immaculate Collection" Sabrina Plaisance-Sia and drummer/ producer/ husband Dan Sia join us. Plus "The Wizard of Odds" Michael Shackleford on video poker, "Mr. Big" and "The Vintage Vegas Crime Blotter," and finally "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas talks tipping in Vegas. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationwide on the Talk Media / USA Radio Network, Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, and worldwide wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Host Steven Maggi chats with the star of "The Olivia Show" and "Madonna's Immaculate Collection" Sabrina Plaisance-Sia and drummer/producer/husband Dan Sia about their exciting tribute shows and great new album "I Can't Help It"
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He's given us movies like "Hoosiers" and "Ray." He also gave us the NHL's Hartford Whalers and brought a Stanley Cup to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Host Steven Maggi chats with entrepreneur, hockey team owner, and movie producer Howard Baldwin
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"For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: It might have been!" This week, we talk with Al Contrera of "The Mystics" about their smash hit "Hushabye," his great new book "Hushabye: The Mystics, The Music, And The Mob," and a practical-joke that went so horribly wrong it ended a man's life and threw their nascent careers into turmoil. Plus, The Flamingo Hotel & Casino celebrates its 75th birthday. Plus "Mr. Big" of "The Vintage Vegas Crime Blotter" looks at The Flamingo AFTER Bugsy Siegel. We'll also talk to "The Wizard of Odds" Michael Shackleford about craps and then wrap things up with "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationwide on Talk Media Network, Sundays at 5pm PT on KMZQ 670 AM in Las Vegas, and worldwide wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Host Steven Maggi chats with Al Contrera of "The Mystics" on the early days of Doo-Wop, how losing out on the song "A Teenager In Love" led to their smash hit "Hushabye," his new book "Hushabye: The Mystics, the Music, and the Mob," and more.
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It's Part II of our talk with "The Godfather of Philly Sports" Ray Didinger. Host Steven Maggi and Upton Bell chat with the Philadelphia sports media legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer who spent decades covering the Philadelphia Eagles. Plus "The Voice of Baseball in New York" Ed Randall.
Paul Sallach lives and breathes airplanes! So much so, he built and opened a new 26-hangar facility at Henderson Executive Airport. Paul is also president and founder of All In Aviation of Las Vegas, a full-service aviation company offering rental, sales and flight training. This week, learn why there is no greater joy than flying-high in a high-flying city like Las Vegas. Then Eddie Osterland, America's 1st Master Sommelier, tells us how to throw a great wine party. Also "Mr. Big" of "The Vintage Vegas Crime Blotter" looks back at the shady relationship of boxer Sonny Liston and mobster Moe Dalitz, plus "Tiger Todd Weekly," then "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas explodes some Vegas myths! It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationwide on Talk Media Network, Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, and worldwide wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Paul Sallach is president and founder of All In Aviation of Las Vegas, a full-service aviation company offering rental, sales and flight training. Learn why there is no greater joy than flying-high in a high-flying city like Las Vegas.
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It's Part I of our talk with "The Godfather of Philly Sports" Ray Didinger. Host Steven Maggi and Upton Bell chat with the Philadelphia sports media legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer who spent decades covering the Philadelphia Eagles.
Don't know how to play blackjack? Intimidated by the craps table? What if there were a place where you could learn to play all the fun casino games? There is! And it's online! What if you've invented a casino game? Can Vegas Aces help there, too? Yes! This week, we chat with Heather Ferris of Vegas Aces online-casino and consulting! Then "Mr. Big" of "The Vintage Vegas Crime Blotter" talks about the fiery, passionate, and doomed love affair of Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner. All that and "BBQ Talk" with Jessie Raes BBQ, "Tiger Todd Weekly," "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas on Xavier Mortimer's Magical Dream, and more. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationwide on Talk Media Network, Sundays at 5pm PT on KMZQ 670 AM in Las Vegas, and worldwide on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
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"The Great Queen of Vegas!" Host Steven Maggi chats with Heather Ferris. She not only teaches Casino Managers and Gaming Regulators the Fundamentals of Regulation for Land Based Casinos, but she also teaches the fundamentals of all the great casino games at her online casino "Vegas Aces."
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A NEW YORK METS SHOW WITH FRANCHISE ICONS ED KRANEPOOL AND JAY HOOK.
Some hot stove nostalgia with two players who hold distinct places in Mets history.
Kranepool is the longest tenured player in team history, spending his entire 18-year career with Mets, and holds the franchise record for most games played. He’s the only player who was there from the original Amazin’s of Casey Stengel, through the Miracle Mets of ‘69, and the back-from-the-dead pennant winning season of ‘73.
Hook was the very first winning pitcher in Mets history with a complete game five-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates after the team lost its first nine games. He shares his memories of Casey, the Polo Grounds, Marvelous Marv Throneberry, and the record-setting losing season of 1962.
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There's more to Vegas than gaming, glitz, and glamour! At "Dig This" you get to operate the big, heavy machinery you see on job-sites ... It's a total blast!!! This week we tour "Dig This" LV's heavy-equipment playground! Plus a look at hiring and working in the "new normal" with Steven Sullivan CEO of Trident Development Corp. All that and "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationwide on Talk Media Network, Sundays at 5pm PT on KMZQ 670 AM in Las Vegas, or anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Ever wanted to drive one of those BIG machines you see on job-sites? Now you can! Host Steven Maggi takes us on fun tour of "Dig This" Las Vegas' heavy-equipment playground!
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Now that "the new normal" is here, host Steven Maggi discusses hiring / staffing post-Covid and what it means to Las Vegas and beyond with Steven Sullivan CEO of Trident Development Corporation
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Host Steven Maggi chats with former NBA great and Olympic Gold Medalist Spencer Haywood. Plus Upton Bell on Chicago Bears' legendary running back Gale Sayers.
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This week, it's the takes deep breath amazing, funny, nice, ventriloquist-extraordinaire, standup-comic, comedy-headliner, producer, broadcaster, and official protégé of the late great Señor Wences: Michele LaFong! She'll dish on her spectacular career, upcoming show at Stirling Club, and more. Plus our features: "Mr. Big" of "The Vintage Vegas Crime Blotter" takes us back to Sinatra's "Cal-Neva" in Lake Tahoe, "Tiger Todd Weekly," then "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas takes us to where the drinks are stronger, the odds are better, and the girls are prettier: Downtown! (I threw in that part about the girls being prettier: There are beautiful women all over Las Vegas!) It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationwide on Talk Media Network, Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, and worldwide on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, and more.
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As official protégé of the late Señor Wences, Michele LaFong is one of the most prominent and accomplished comedy-ventriloquists in America! She is also a very funny comedy-headliner and producer who has appeared at numerous hotels on the Strip. Michele was proclaimed "Best Female Comic" at The Tropicana Las Vegas in 2006.
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Part II of our chat with famed Dodger pitcher Carl Erskine. Plus the inspirational story of the friendship of photo-journalist Ted Jackson and former NFL star Jackie Wallace.
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He's America's favorite Neil Diamond tribute-artist! And this week, fresh off of playing some of the biggest gigs of his career, the amazing Rob Garrett joins us to talk about his heartfelt tribute, his upcoming shows at Arizona Charlie's Las Vegas, and why Neil Diamond matters! Plus our features: "Mr. Big" of "The Vintage Vegas Crime Blotter," "Tiger Todd Weekly," and a trip to the nearby river town of Laughlin with "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationwide on Talk Media Network, Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, and worldwide on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, and more.
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America's favorite Neil Diamond tribute-artist Rob Garrett! He joins host Steven Maggi to talk about his sparkling career (he's been playing some of the biggest gigs of his life,) the roots of his heartfelt tribute, and why Neil Diamond matters.
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We're talking Dodger baseball - and not just the Los Angeles Dodgers, Brooklyn Dodgers, too! It's part one of our discussion with All-Star, MVP, and World Series champ Carl Erskine who played his entire career with the Dodgers - in Brooklyn and L.A.
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"Formula 1 Racing" is coming to Las Vegas, Las Vegas Motor Speedway remains "America's Racing Showplace," and WORCS Racing, America's favorite off-road racing series, is headed to the Orleans Arena - Las Vegas. Fast and furious thy name is Vegas! This week, we chat with Track-Master Dane Perry about why this year's WORCS races are going to be the fastest, most exciting yet! Plus our features: "Mr. Big" and "The Vintage Vegas Crime Blotter," "Tiger Todd Weekly," "Desert Health" with Melissa Anderson, and a trip to the "Dayclubs" with "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationwide on Talk Media Network, Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ LV in Las Vegas, and worldwide on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, and more.
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Part II of our chat with Nancy Finley of the Oakland A's. Former owner Charlie Finley was her uncle. And her father, Carl, was a minority partner and general manager. And when the A's were riding high, she was known as "The Dugout Daughter." Her new book is "Finley Ball: How Two Baseball Outsiders Turned the Oakland A's into a Dynasty and Changed the Game Forever." Then we chat with sportswriter Steve Carp and finally another episode of "Sports Heroes with Mr. Big."
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It's football - WITH A FRISBEE! The fastest growing sport and professional league on the continent, The American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL,) is taking the country by storm! The sky is the limit and this week we chat with AUDL Commissioner Steve Hall about the sport's very bright future and the big role Vegas will be playing. Plus our features: "Mr. Big" of "The Vintage Vegas Crime Blotter" looks back on "Tony the Ant," then "Tiger Todd Weekly," "Desert Health" with Melissa Anderson, "Your Vegas Insider" Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas talks Adele, then a trip to the world-famous Peppermill. It's Vegas Never Sleeps with Steven Maggi heard nationwide on Talk Media Network, Sundays at 5pm PT on AM 670 KMZQ in Las Vegas, and worldwide on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, and more.
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It's part one of our chat with Nancy Finley. If you're an Oakland A's fan, the last name should sound familiar: Former owner Charlie Finley was her uncle. And her father, Carl, was a minority partner and general manager. And when the A's were riding high, she was known as "The Dugout Daughter." Her new book is "Finley Ball: How Two Baseball Outsiders Turned the Oakland A's into a Dynasty and Changed the Game Forever"
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Dick Weiss is a Hall of Fame sports columnist who worked for the Philadelphia Daily News as a sportswriter covering college basketball and the NBA and was the national college columnist for New York Daily News for more than 40 years. Weiss is the past president of the Football Writers of America and U.S. Basketball Writers Associations and was the youngest recipient of the prestigious Curt Gowdy Award for media excellence from the Naismith Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. He has done TV work for both CNN and the Big Ten network and is a regular guest on radio stations across the country.
One of the most preeminent pinch-hitters in the history of baseball and also one of the most famous of the 1969 "Miracle Mets:" Ed Kranepool! During his 18 year career (all with the Mets,) he played a franchise record 1,853 games and batted an amazing .342 in the 1969 World Series. Plus "Betting in Heels with Lady D" and "Sports Heroes with Mr. Big."
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It's part two of our conversation with legendary NBA referee Joe Crawford. Plus host Steven Maggi chats with eight-time All Star, seven-time Gold Glove winner, 1964 World Series champion, and broadcaster Bill White of the St. Louis Cardinals. And our features "Betting in Heels" with "Lady D" and "Sports Heroes" with "Mr. Big."
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In the first of a two-part series, host Steven Maggi chats with legendary NBA referee Joe Crawford. Plus "Lady D" and "Betting in Heels" then "Sports Heroes" with "Mr. Big" looks at NHL legend Brian Bailey.
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WOMEN AND MINORITIES IN SPORTS WITH UPTON BELL Power couple Howard and Karen Baldwin share their experiences as NHL Owners (including the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins) and Hollywood Producers (Ray, Hoosiers, and more).
MAKING IT AS A STAR Power couple Howard and Karen Baldwin share their experiences as NHL Owners (including the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins) and Hollywood Producers (Ray, Hoosiers, and more).
GAMES OF THEIR LIVES SWIMMING UPSTREAM Power couple Howard and Karen Baldwin share their experiences as NHL Owners (including the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins) and Hollywood Producers (Ray, Hoosiers, and more).
SUDDEN DEATH Power couple Howard and Karen Baldwin share their experiences as NHL Owners (including the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins) and Hollywood Producers (Ray, Hoosiers, and more).
It's part one of a very entertaining conversation with legendary Buffalo Bills' offensive guard Billy Shaw
In 1961, Billy Shaw, a 6-2, 258-pound All-America lineman out of Georgia Tech was drafted by both the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League and the Dallas Cowboys of the then-rival National Football League.
Shaw, who played both offense and defense at Georgia Tech, felt his size and speed were better suited to guard, where the Bills – who drafted him in the second-round – planned to use him. He heard that Dallas had planned to use him as a linebacker.
The fact that he went on to become one of the best and most-honored guards of the 1960s proves that he chose well. The stereotypical view of the AFL in the early 1960s was that of a pass-happy league. That, however, was not the case in Buffalo, where the Bills featured power running and a strong defense.
In the 1970s, Joe DeLamielleure and his Buffalo Bills offensive line mates were dubbed the “Electric Company,” because they “turned the Juice loose.” The “Juice” of course was Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson. An All-America and three-time All-Big Ten performer at Michigan State, “Joe D” as he was known, was selected in the first round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills
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A UNIQUE LOOK AT THE NBA THROUGH THE EYES OF LONGTIME REFEREE JOE CRAWFORD
One of the most colorful and readily identifiable NBA officials of recent times is Joe Crawford, who spent 39 pounding the court in arenas across the United States and Canada. There isn’t a more outspoken or brutally honest official in any sport. Crawford was in the middle of the action from the rebirth of the league behind Magic and Bird, through the Jordan years and then the era of the super teams. Among the topics that Joe opens up and discusses:
The rigors of officiating; staying in shape, staying alert His maturation; learning who was honest; the guys he respected when they told him he missed a call Do analytics improve the quality of officiating? The Tim Duncan incident; how it made him a better ref and helped with anger management
A SALUTE TO JACKIE ROBINSON AND BRANCH RICKEY WITH AUTHORS JONATHAN EIG, LEE LOWENFISH AND SPORTS RACX CONTRIBUTOR UPTON BELL
Lee Lowenfish, “Branch Rickey: Baseball’s Ferocious Gentleman," Jonathan Eig, author of “Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson’s First Season,” along with Upton Bell, who had personal relationships with both Robinson and Rickey, provide detailed looks at the events leading up to that historic contract signing and the ensuing challenges endured by both of these baseball pioneers. Topics discussed include: * Separating the truths and myths associated with both Rickey and Robinson * The similarities and differences that bound these two men * The unwelcoming environment presented by Major League Baseball * Was New York the only baseball city where this experiment could succeed? * The lasting impact on both professional sports and society as a whole
The Sports Racx keep the baseball talk coming with John Sterling.
Known throughout baseball for his distinctive style, especially his colorful and original Yankees home run calls and ‘Ballgame Over, The Yannnkeees Winnnn!’, John has been the radio voice of the team since 1989. Among the topics discussed:
Calling games for the Boss; his relationship with Steinbrenner How he deals with media criticism *What made Joe Torre the perfect Yankees manager
The Sports Racx keep the baseball talk coming with Bill White. Bill did it all, in uniform and out, from an All-Star first baseman to New York Yankees broadcaster and president of the National League.
Bill White The challenges of being a black player in the Carolina League in in the 1950's Coming up as a young first baseman in the NY/SF Giants the organization behind Willie McCovey and Orlando Cepeda The world champion St. Louis Cardinals and Bob Gibson The Yankees years, how working with Phil Rizzzuto made him a better broadcaster
New York and Boston; Yankees-Red Sox, Williams/DiMaggio the two legendary icons who are indelibly linked for the ages. Author and Boston Globe sports columnist was as close with Williams as any New England media figure and Kostya Kennedy became eminently familiar with DiMaggio while writing his book, ‘56: Joe DiMaggio and the Last Magic Number in Sports’. Together they provide intimate profiles of these two players who were rivals as the faces of their storied franchises. Their discussion includes:
*1941: .406 and 56, the paths to those historic numbers
*1949: The pennant race that went down to the wire
*The complexities of both personas; why Joe was jealous of brother Dom and why Ted despised the press so much.
*Why Ted wasn’t great in big games, and Joe struggled in the World Series
*Life after baseball; Ted loosens up, Joe becomes more aloof.
Nobody knows college basketball like Dick Weiss, the longtime sportswriter, and columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News and New York Daily News. ‘Hoop’ has covered 46 NCAA Final Fours, 35 national championship games and has co-authored a dozen basketball books with the likes of Rick Pitino, John Calipari, and Dick Vitale.
This week on the Sports Raconteurs Dick reaches back for nearly a half-century college basketball memories and offers current insights including:
- The Philly Big 5 and its unique standing in college basketball
- Legendary Philly coaches including John Chaney and Rollie Massimino
- Evolution of NCAA Tournament from a nice event to a worldwide phenomenon
- An inside look at this year's brackets
A LOOKBACK AT THE ‘FIGHT OF THE CENTURY’ ON
THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALI-FRAZIER I AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
March 8, represents the 50th anniversary of the epic first meeting of Muhammad Ali and Joe
Frazier to Madison Square Garden. To commemorate this event the Sports Racx have put
together a special show, featuring Ali author Leigh Montville and Frazier author Mark Kram Jr. to
represent the insights of both fighters and their camps.
Leigh Montville
The former columnist for the Boston Globe and senior writer for Sports Illustrated has authored
a number of books, including ‘Sting Like a Bee: Muhammad Ali vs. The United States of
America 1966-1971’.
Mark Kram Jr.
A former senior writer for the Philadelphia Daily News and a PEN/ESPN Award-winning writer
authored ‘Smokin Joe: The Life Of Joe Frazier.
Bob Ryan was a longtime member of the legendary Boston Globe sports staff that included Peter Gammons, Will McDonaugh, Leigh Montville, and Dan Shaughnessy. He was the Celtics beat writer and later a general columnist. He has also been a fixture on radio and ESPN and NESN television. He has authored books on basketball, football, and baseball.
Among his topics on this week’s Sports Racx podcast:
What happened to baseball; how analytics are ruining the game. Growing up in Philly; living in Boston...the intensity of northeast corridor sports fans The Celtics years, from Hondo and Russell to Bird and McHale to Garnett and Pierce
Pete Rozelle’s impact on professional football The wild ride with the 1986 New York Mets The Golden Age of heavyweight boxing
Hook was the very first winning pitcher in Mets history with a complete-game five-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates after the team lost its first nine games. He shares his memories of Casey, the Polo Grounds, Marvelous Marv Throneberry, and the record-setting losing season of 1962.
Kranepool is the longest-tenured player in team history, spending his entire 18-year career with Mets, and holds the franchise record for most games played. He’s the only player who was there from the original Amazin’s of Casey Stengel, through the Miracle Mets of ‘69, and the comeback from the dead pennant-winning season of ‘73.
Celebrate Super Bowl weekend with Jerry Kramer, a Green Bay Packers legend and member of the first two Super Bowl-winning teams. A born storyteller and author of ‘Instant Replay’, one of the earliest books that provided an inside look at professional sports, Jerry Kramer discusses:
His often complex relationship with the great Vince Lombardi Insights on Hall of Fame teammates including Bart Starr, Paul Hornung, and Ray Nitschke His Ice Bowl block that cleared the Packers way to the first Super Bowl The Green Bay Power Sweep and the Lombardi Way
As Raiders legend Tom Flores anxiously awaits the announcement of this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class he joins the Sports Racx to discuss:
His playing career as first starting QB in Raider history The challenges of replacing the popular John Madden as head coach Leaving the fans in Oakland as the team moves to Los Angeles The huge disappointment of not being in the Hall of Fame
Veteran sportswriter Ron Borges, a longtime football writer for the Boston Globe and member of the Hall of Fame selection committee discusses:
The selection process and his support for Flores * The politicking and the difficulties of pleasing all the candidates The gall of players such as Calvin Johnson and Terrell Owens who publicly express their expectations of being first-ballot selections.
A member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Pat Williams has held executive positions with the Philadelphia 76’ers, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic. A nationally renowned motivational and inspirational speaker, he has authored more than 100 books. Some of the highlights discussed from his long NBA career: ● The building of the 1983 champion 76’ers team ● Trading of Pete Maravich ● The uncertain science of making draft picks ● Dealing with free agency from the management side
The Houdini of the Hardwood, the man who invented the modern point guard position, Bob Cousy will be a guest on the Sports Raconteurs in the first of a two-part interview. Also as part of the show, veteran Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy discusses Cousy’s lasting impact on the game of basketball, the Celtics, and his place in the pantheon of Boston sports legends.
Award-winning Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy discusses Cousy’s lasting impact on the game of basketball, the Celtics, and his place in the pantheon of Boston sports legends.
Dick Vermeil was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1969 to 2005, finishing his career as the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. Over his nineteen years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 157-126-2. During his career, he was a head coach for fifteen seasons, first with the Philadelphia Eagles. He led the Eagles for seven seasons, compiling a record of 54-47-0. His next head coaching stint was with the St. Louis Rams from 1997 to 1999, as he led the team to a 22-26-0 record. In 1999, the Rams won the Super Bowl against the Tennessee Titans 23-16. His third head coach placement began in 2001 with the Kansas City Chiefs. He coached them for five seasons and the team had a 44-36-0 record during his tenure. During his entire head coaching career, his three teams combined for a record of 120-109-0 across fifteen seasons including going 6-5-0 in the playoffs.
A former college football star at Kentucky, Jim is the official Play Clock Operator for Philadelphia Eagles home games and a founder of ALS Warriors For Mike Reich, in honor of his brother Mike Reichwein.
One of the nation’s leading human rights activists, He has a long history of standing up to social injustice. He had a front-row view as, like his father, basketball legend and head coach of the New York Knicks, Joe Lapchick courageously signed the NBA’s first African-American player, Nat ‘Sweewater’ Clifton. Richard is president of the National Consortium for Academic and Sports and established The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports (TIDES), which recently produced the 2020 National Football League Racial and Gender Report Card.
As business manager to Muhammad Ali, Kilroy was there for the entire ride with the legendary champ, from the 1960 Rome Olympics to his passing in 2016. Known as ‘The Facilitator’ in Ali’s inner circle, Kilroy is the last surviving member of the champ’s entourage and was as close to him as any human being.
Fran Tarkenton, the man who re-invented the quarterback position when he was drafted by the expansion Minnesota Vikings in 1961, and serves as the forerunner for today’s mobile quarterbacks. ‘Fran the Scrambler’ discusses butting heads with old school coach Norm Van Brocklin, an emotional trade from the Vikings to the New York Giants, and a less emotion-filled trade back to the Vikings from the Giants. Fran played in three Super Bowls with the Vikings and held many NFL passing records when he retired after the 1978 season. Also get his thoughts on how he would fit in today’s NFL offensive schemes.
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Bill Curry: Player and coach associated with some of the most legendary teams, coaches and players in NFL history. He played in the first two winning Super Bowls under Vince Lombardi and was a member of Don Shula’s Baltimore Colts when they suffered a historic 16-7 loss to New York Jets in Super Bowl III. Bill was head coach on the collegiate level at Georgia Tech, Alabama, Kentucky and Georgia State. Today he is one of the great inspirational and motivational speakers in the country.
A Special Holiday Show about Struggle, Friendship and Redemption. This Week’s Guests - Former NFL cornerback Jackie Wallace and photojournalist Ted Jackson share their heartwarming story of trials and tribulations, redemption, & the saving grace of friendship.
Ted Jackson and Jackie Wallace discuss Jackie's rise from New Orleans schoolboy football legend, his participation in three Super Bowls and his ultimate descent into drug addiction. Found homeless, sleeping under a Big Easy highway bridge by photojournalist Ted, they developed an enduring friendship built around spirituality that changed both men as together they tackle the everyday struggles associated with Jackie's recovery.
Terrible Tim Witherspoon was a two-time world heavyweight champion. The Philadelphia native lost a controversial decision to then heavyweight champ Larry Holmes in 1983. The former sparring partner of Muhammad Ali currently trains boxers at his gym in Bristol, PA, and is active in raising funds for the support of ex-boxers.
The ‘Easton Assassin’, possessor of one of the great left jabs in boxing history, held several heavyweight world titles, in the 1970s and ’80s. Second, only to Joe Louis with 19 title defenses, Holmes won his first 48 fights before being upset by Michael Spinks in 1983
The son of Art Rooney, the founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Art. Jr, was there from the creation, when his father purchased this flagship NFL franchise with gambling winnings. As team scouting director, Art Jr. supervised the drafts that built the legendary 1970’s dynasty teams. During this time the Steelers drafted 10 future Hall of Fame players. In 1974, Rooney’s scouting department produced five Hall of Famers, including draft picks Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, Mike Webster and free agent Donnie Shell.
Upton Bell, son of NFL president Bert Bell, former NFL executive, long term radio host and social commentator Upton Bell discusses his donation of his family’s memorabilia collection to the University of Massachusetts/Amherst.
Kirstin Kay: As the Mark H. McCormack Archivist for Sports Innovation at UMass Amherst, Kirstin curates a number of significant displays, including the recently acquired Upton Bell Collection. Kirstin discusses the significance of the Bell collection, which features more than 125 football-related historic pieces accumulated by the Bell family. In addition to the Bell collection, Kirsten handles the collection of legendary pioneer sports agent Mike McCormack
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The son of Art Rooney, the founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Art Jr. was there from the creation when his father purchased this flagship NFL franchise with gambling winnings. As team scouting director, Art Jr. supervised the drafts that built the legendary 1970’s dynasty teams. During this time the Steelers drafted 10 future Hall of Fame players. In 1974, Rooney’s scouting department produced five Hall of Famers, including draft picks Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, Mike Webster and free agent Donnie Shell
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Son of NFL president Bert Bell, former NFL executive, long term radio host and social commentator Upton Bell discusses his donation of his family’s memorabilia collection to the University of Massachusetts/Amherst
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This week on The Sports Raconteurs, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame writer Jack McCallum talks about his 40 plus years of covering the NBA, including the Bird/Magic revival of the 80’s; Jordan‘s Bulls, and an inside look at the 1992 Dream Team
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Veteran sportswriter Dave Klein gives an inside look at 60+ years of covering the New York Giants on this week’s The Sports Raconteurs. From the days of Allie Sherman , Frank Gifford and Sam Huff; through Bill Parcells, LT and Phil Simms to the Tom Coughlin, Eli Manning era, Dave was a fixture in the press box and locker room. He was also in attendance at each of the first 53 Super Bowls.
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"Do you believe in miracles?" Host Steven Maggi sits down with Mike Eruzione, Captain of the "Miracle on Ice" USA Hockey team, and the man who scored the game-winning goal against the heavily-favored, four-time defending gold medal champions Soviet Union.
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Host Steven Maggi chats with famed sportswriter Leigh Montville former columnist for The Boston Globe, Sports Illustrated, and three-time NY Times best-selling author
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Host Steven Maggi chats with the original scrambling-quarterback, and NFL Hall-of-Famer, Fran Tarkenton about his amazing career on the field and in television
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Host Steven Maggi chats with Moss Klein, famed NY Yankees beat writer and author of "Damned Yankees: Chaos, Confusion, and Craziness in the Steinbrenner Era"
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He brought Eli Manning, and two Super Bowl championships, to the Giants: Host Steven Maggi talks to Ernie Accorsi former General Manager of the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants
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Steven chats with prolific author, Time Magazine contributor, and legendary Washington Post sportswriter Tom Callahan about his amazing career and latest book "Gods At Play: An Eyewitness Account of Great Moments in American Sports"
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He made history with the Mets: Host Steven Maggi chats with pitcher Jay Hook
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Host Steven Maggi chats with legendary Raider linebacker Phillip Villapiano about his Super Bowl victory, his four Pro Bowls, the new Las Vegas Raiders, and more
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Few have known the excitement of participating in both a Stanley Cup in hockey and the Academy Awards in Hollywood. Entrepreneur, impresario, and film producer Howard Baldwin has. He chats with Steven about hockey, "Hoosiers," "Ray," and sitting next to Adam Sandler at the Oscars®
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She's the most highly-acclaimed female sportscaster of all time! Steven talks with Lesley Visser about sports, television, and what it takes to make it in a man's world
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Steven chats with former first-baseman for the New York and San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies Bill White. In 1989 White was elected President of the National League to replace Bart Giamatti.
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Sportswriter Steve Carp of The Las Vegas Review-Journal and Gaming Today looks back at Jerry Tarkanian, coach of the 1990 UNLV Runnin' Rebels, the NCAA Basketball Division I national champions
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Steven chats with the former PR Director and current official archivist for the San Francisco 49ers Jerry Walker
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Steven chats with the Official Sculptor of the NBA, the prolific Brian Hanlon
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Host Steven Maggi chats with former Oakland Raiders scout Jon Kingdon about the team's then mercurial and charismatic owner Al Davis.
Host Steven Maggi chats with the author of "The Murder of Sonny Liston" ESPN's Shaun Assael
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Host Steven Maggi chats with the author of "11th Heaven" Rob Miech about Ed O'Bannon and the 1995 national basketball champions UCLA Bruins
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Host Steven Maggi chats with sports-lawyer Jim Quinn about his book "Don't Be Afraid to Win: How Free Agency Changed the Business of Pro Sports"
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Host Steven Maggi chats with author Jeffrey Sussman about his definitive book "Boxing and the Mob: The Notorious History of the Sweet Science"
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Host Seven Maggi chats with Andrew Maraniss author of "Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South"
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David J. Halberstam was the EVP/General Manager of Westwood One Sports. Previously, he was the play-by-play announcer for the Miami Heat and St. John's basketball. In 1999, Halberstam published Sports on New York Radio: A Play-by-Play History. He chats with host Steven Maggi about his books, his blogs, and his life on air
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Host Steven Maggi chats with author Daniel James Brown about his book "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics"
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Christopher Keith Irvine, better known by his ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-Canadian professional wrestler, musician, podcaster, author, actor, and entrepreneur. Host Steven Maggi chats with him about his book "The Best in the World: At What I Have No Idea"
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Steven Maggi, host Vegas Never Sleeps, chats with Ken Sarafowic "Concrete Charlie: An Oral History of Philadelphia's Greatest Football Legend Chuck Bednarik"