Best NBC Sports California Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 25: Philip Mauriello Jr, Host, California Underground 47:08

11d ago47:08

47:08

Philip Mauriello Jr. started the California Underground Podcast in 2018 as an outlet for his interest in politics which started in 2004 during Kerry v. Bush presidential campaign. Six years, and hundreds of episodes later it has grown into a source of information and perspective for folks looking for something other than the mainstream messages pol…

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Episode 24: Jacqueline Sarkissian, Reporter, KTLA 5 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

Jacqueline Sarkissian took an unconventional path through the fashion industry and reached journalism after a family-friend connected her with a television news anchor who became her mentor. Today this USC graduate, after stops at San Diego’s Fox 5 and other markets, is a reporter at KTLA 5 where she did her first internship on the assignment desk.…

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Episode 23: Joe Little, Director of Storytelling & News Reporter, NBC 7 San Diego 48:18

3M ago48:18

48:18

Joe Little has a big personality and a knack for using facts combined with great visuals and awesome interviews with people you can root for to report the news! Joe is the Director of Storytelling and a News Reporter for NBC 7 San Diego. He got into journalism to be a sports anchor, and later found himself in a Pennsylvania field reporting on the c…

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Episode 22: Karlene Chavis, Chief Meteorologist, CBS 8 San Diego 54:08

4M ago54:08

54:08

Karlene Chavis’ parents must’ve been clairvoyant because when she was six years old, they told her she would be a meteorologist. They took her passion for earth science, the fact she played with dinosaurs instead of Barbies, and enjoyed the outdoors as signs that she was destined for greatness. Today, Karlene is the Chief Meteorologist for CBS 8 Sa…

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Episode 21: Darren Nichols, Columnist, Detroit Free Press & Founder, DNick Media 48:55

4M ago48:55

48:55

Darren Nichols' resilience is special. He’s been a journalist in Detroit, Michigan for three decades and in 2014 while working on the biggest story in Detroit history, he unexpectedly had a stroke. Darren was down, but not out. His determination and winner’s attitude saw him put in six hour days during rehabilitation – not a common practice. That h…

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Episode 20: Dear San Diego Interviews James Canning, Host of Flack Talk 52:51

9M ago52:51

52:51

Tony Manolatos and Juan Hernandez, the hosts of Dear San Diego, recently invited me to be a guest on their show. I had a lot of fun talking about my career, cooking, painting, and Michigan summers. I am releasing my interview with Tony and Juan here on Flack Talk in case you want to learn some things about me you didn't know. Below is the Dear San …

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Episode 19: Humberto Gurmilan, Author & Former Telemundo Sports Anchor 42:10

10M ago42:10

42:10

Humberto (Beto) Gurmilan became paralyzed at 15-years-old after diving off his surfboard. It changed his life, but it did not stop him from pursuing and achieving his dream of becoming a journalist. Beto at 24-years-old became a sports anchor at Telemundo San Diego and spent 14 years there behind the news desk in his wheelchair. Waves of Courage Ov…

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Episode 18: Jennifer Kastner, San Diego Business Journal, Reporter 51:35

11M ago51:35

51:35

Award winning journalist and San Diego native Jennifer Kastner after a 17-year career in television news – most recently with ABC 10 in San Diego – decided to try her hand at print journalism, and is now a reporter for the San Diego Business Journal. During this episode we talk with Jennifer about how and why she became an Emergency Medical Technic…

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Episode 17: Journalism Job Seeker Series – Deborah Brennan, Former County Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune 46:53

11M ago46:53

46:53

Deborah Brennan, a former County government reporter, at the time of recording had taken a buy-out from the San Diego Union-Tribune, after the paper was purchased by a news conglomerate. Her love of writing at an early age, and the formative writing done at her high school newspaper, along with an uncle who was a columnist propelled Deborah into jo…

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Episode 16: Journalism Job Seeker Series – Ashlyn Lipori-Russie, Former Content Manager, Inewsource 1:00:27

11M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Ashlyn Lipori-Russie, a former content manager for San Diego-based Inewsource, at the time of recording had been laid-off after the non-profit news company she worked for reduced staffing. She says the job at Inewsource was her “dream job” that fell from the sky because it melded her passion for digital content marketing and journalism; and the lay…

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Episode 15: Journalism Job Seeker Series – Bill Shea, Former National Sports Business Reporter, The Athletic 55:17

11M ago55:17

55:17

Bill Shea, a former national sports business reporter for The Athletic, at the time of recording had been laid-off after the news company downsized. A Cleveland, Ohio native, Bill has worn many hats in the newsroom, but writing about the contracts, financial policies, stadium and arena developments, social justice issues and politics of sports cons…

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Episode 14: Art Castañares, La Prensa San Diego, Publisher & Editor-at-Large 40:51

1y ago40:51

40:51

Arturo “Art” Castañares is unlike any other journalist in San Diego. This former senior Sacramento staffer turned newspaperman owns one of San Diego’s most polarizing news outlets. La Prensa San Diego’s investigative bombshells often cause the subjects of the story to run for cover, and inspire other news outlets to dig deeper. In this episode of F…

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Episode 13: Mara MacDonald, WDIV Channel 4 Reporter 39:54

1y ago39:54

39:54

Have you ever seen a television news live truck with its satellite up in your neighborhood and wondered what happens inside that cramped tin can on wheels? Well, Mara MacDonald, veteran reporter with WDIV Channel 4, Detroit’s NBC affiliate, talks with us about traveling from story to story in the live truck during the evening shift. During this epi…

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Episode 12: Newsroom Shake Ups w/ Gary Warth, San Diego Union Tribune’s Former Homelessness Reporter; and Hope Reilly, Vice President and Partner at Southwest Strategies 48:48

1y ago48:48

48:48

Buyouts and layoffs have shaken up San Diego newsrooms. Most recently the San Diego Union Tribune was purchased, and nearly 30 reporters and employees have voluntarily chosen to leave the paper with a severance according to reports. Gary Warth, now former Union Tribune Homelessness Reporter, sat down with Flack Talk for an in-depth interview about …

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Episode 11: Mickey McCanham, WXYZ Channel 7 ABC Detroit, Assignment Manager 53:36

1y ago53:36

53:36

Mickey McCanham is a “hunter and gatherer of news” as an Assignment Manager at WXYZ Channel 7 in Detroit. He got into the news business by accident thanks to a chance encounter with a reporter at an Irish bar where Mickey was singing Irish music. Host James Canning credits Mickey with teaching him how television newsrooms work, and during this epis…

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Episode 10: Tony Alvarez, Televisa Tijuana (XEWT 12), Binational Reporter 1:05:29

1y ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Tony lives the “binational life.” This gregarious Televisa reporter who covers San Diego and California news grew up in Tijuana crossing the border to San Diego regularly for family activities. He became fond of broadcast journalism and doing sports play-by-play after receiving a tape recorder from his mother. In this episode Tony shares the pros a…

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Episode 09: Andrew Bowen, KPBS, Metro Reporter 57:37

1y ago57:37

57:37

Andrew is the journalist that covers all the big local issues in San Diego such as housing, homelessness and transportation but this KPBS Metro Reporter cut his teeth reporting in Germany, and he talked with us about his family’s connection to this north central European country. We also talked with Andrew about his reporting on “Golden Pedophiles,…

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Episode 08: Karen Dumas, Detroit News, Columnist 39:34

1y ago39:34

39:34

Karen Dumas is a columnist for the Detroit News who has successfully navigated a career where she’s moved seamlessly between roles in journalism, politics and public relations. Some of the things we get into during this episode of Flack Talk include: Unique WTF (What the Fuck) moments in her career, The No Bullshit Newshour with Charlie LeDuff, Bei…

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Episode 07: Ben Schmitt, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Deputy Managing Editor 51:37

1+ y ago51:37

51:37

Ben Schmitt, Deputy Manager Editor of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, in this episode of Flack Talk discusses: covering “the worst antisemitic attack in U.S. history,” presidential elections in New Hampshire, his Emmy-winning story about a contract killer who enjoyed walking his poodle in his suburban neighborhood. how famed sports journalist and au…

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Episode 06: frankly... podcast talks to James Canning 50:25

1+ y ago50:25

50:25

The frankly… podcast interviews Flack Talk host James Canning about why it’s important to believe in the people that you work for in government affairs and communications. #Franco #Detroit #FlackTalk #JamesCanning #SanDiego #Detroit #Seattle #Journalism #Reporters #Broadcast #NPR #WayneStateUniversity #TinaKozak #PRSADetroit #PRSA #PRSASDIC #frankl…

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Episode 05: Jerome Vaughn, News Director, WDET 101.9 FM in Detroit 49:28

1+ y ago49:28

49:28

Jerome Vaughn, a Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame News Director at WDET 101.9 FM, Detroit’s NPR station, discusses homeschooling 8 children, why public radio is special, the reason diverse newsrooms matter, Detroit love, and how a yellow Panasonic ball and chain radio inspired him to become a broadcast journalist. Links to items talked about during…

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Episode 04: Kelly Davis, Investigative Journalist, based in San Diego, California 34:22

1+ y ago34:22

34:22

Kelly Davis is a serious investigative journalist based in San Diego who love a good challenge and welcomes the adrenaline rush that comes with investigating a story. In this episode, Kelly also shares the ins and outs of being a freelancer and offers young journalists some tips on the trade. And we learn how one of her stories involving law enforc…

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Episode 03: Priya Sridhar, NBC 7 San Diego’s Political Reporter 41:32

1+ y ago41:32

41:32

Priya Sridhar of NBC 7 San Diego’s Political Reporter discusses her experiences with elected officials, what it’s been like to chase her dreams, trolls on twitter, the Navy Reserves, being an unemployed journalist, family and love on this episode of Flack Talk with James Canning. Below are links to some things discussed during the interview: 93-yea…

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Episode 02: What’s a Flack? 2:27

1+ y ago2:27

2:27

Flack Talk host James Canning explains that FLACK in some circles is a derogatory word and how he has taken back this taboo term and reengineered its meaning to be positive. Being a FLACK is a badge of honor according to James, and he is of the mind that more public relations professionals should embrace it.…

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Episode 01: Why I Created Flack Talk Podcast 10:53

1+ y ago10:53

10:53

Flack Talk host James Canning explains for listeners how journalism inspired him to create this podcast. He discusses how he came to appreciate journalists and how the industry impacts his career and life. Visit www.FlackTalk.com to learn more. #WayneStateUniversity #Detroit #BobBerg #Jouranlism #CityofDetroit #ColemanYoung #Michigan #PublicRelatio…

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Episode 00: Flack Talk Advertisement -- Telling Stories 0:16

2y ago0:16

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Mood: Feel Good; BPM: 100; ISRC: CA0EK1700587; Audio Type: Shorts; URL Commercial Information: https://www.premiumbeat.com

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Ep252: Drew Remenda returns to Sharks coverage on NBC Sports 10:07

3+ y ago10:07

10:07

Wanted to share some thoughts and personal perspectives on the big news: that Drew Remenda is going to appear on Sharks Pre & Postgame live in 2021.📺 YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube📰 Features ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Read📸 Instagram ➡️ http://brodie.bz/IG🐦 Twitter ➡️ http://brodie.bz/TW👍 Facebook ➡️ http://brodie.bz/FB…

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Ep251: You can't force "normal" in sports 8:44

3+ y ago8:44

8:44

As we know, if you're acting responsibly, everything is harder during this pandemic. Anyone who is back to the workplace can recognize one day often feels like three on the job. And the same goes for professional athletes, who are still often judged as if they were competing in "normal times" of 2019. Which certainly isn't the case.📺 YouTube ➡️ htt…

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Ep250: Should MLB delay 2021 season by one month? 6:31

3+ y ago6:31

6:31

As the pandemic enters another questionable phase, MLB is presented with a dilemma and also a unique opportunity... to potentially delay the season exactly one month for better outcomes on player safety, possible attendance, and getting an entire 162 game schedule complete.📺 YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube📰 Features ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Read📸 In…

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Ep249: Sharks clamp down on defense, win a shootout 22:49

3+ y ago22:49

22:49

The San Jose Sharks played their lowest scoring (and maybe most important) game of the season, and ended up with a favorable result, 2-1 in a shootout over the St. Louis Blues on 1/20/21.📺 YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube📰 Features ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Read📸 Instagram ➡️ http://brodie.bz/IG🐦 Twitter ➡️ http://brodie.bz/TW👍 Facebook ➡️ http://brod…

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Ep248: Five bold predictions for the 2021 San Jose Sharks 11:23

3+ y ago11:23

11:23

The Sharks might be one of the NHL’s most interesting teams in 2021. Various simulations and projections predict them finishing eight-to-12 points shy of a playoff position. Yet, one look at their hungry and healthy roster could easily convince you that a stiff rebound from last season is inevitable.Link to the full feature is here: https://www.nbc…

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Ep247: Five things to watch with the 2021 San Jose Sharks 10:46

3+ y ago10:46

10:46

Here's five things to keep an eye on in 2021:1) Team Defense2) Depth scoring contributions3) The Road Effect at the most important part of the season4) The First Point of Adversity5) How They Roll With The Changes📺 YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube📰 Features ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Read📸 Instagram ➡️ http://brodie.bz/IG🐦 Twitter ➡️ http://brodie.bz/T…

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Ep246: Logan Couture Interview 14:22

3+ y ago14:22

14:22

As the San Jose Sharks kick off their 2021 training camp TODAY in Scottsdale, Arizona, nothing will be routine.Just thirteen days to get fully prepared, with no exhibition games - for players with limited access to rinks and skating across the last few weeks, and a group that hasn’t competed together in ten months.📺 YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouT…

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Ep245: A's GM David Forst Interview 18:36

3+ y ago18:36

18:36

This interview with David Forst was conducted on December 15th, where the A's GM discusses the slow free agent market across MLB, and how his team needs multiple plans for the different kinds of season 2021 might present during the Covid pandemic.📺 YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube📰 Features ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Read📸 Instagram ➡️ http://brodie.bz…

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Ep244: Matt Olson Interview 16:04

3+ y ago16:04

16:04

Matt Olson discusses the 2020 season, including his frustrations with the bat and not winning another Gold Glove award. And on a lighter note, he introduces us to his new Labrador puppy, Cooper.📺 YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube📰 Features ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Read📸 Instagram ➡️ http://brodie.bz/IG🐦 Twitter ➡️ http://brodie.bz/TW👍 Facebook ➡️ http…

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Ep243: Chad Pinder Interview 15:12

3+ y ago15:12

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A's fan-favorite and clubhouse leader Chad Pinder has renewed his contract in Oakland for the 2021 season. He discusses a multitude of aspects from the 2020 season, including leaving the team this summer for the birth of his first child.📺 YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube📰 Features ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Read📸 Instagram ➡️ http://brodie.bz/IG🐦 Twitt…

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Ep242: Tony Kemp stays with Oakland 18:39

3+ y ago18:39

18:39

A's infielder Tony Kemp recently signed a 1-year extension in Oakland. In this conversation, he discusses the fun and difficulties of his first year with the A's, where he learned evasive base running techniques, and how his +1 Effect may be tougher to continue than it actually was to start.📺 YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube📰 Features ➡️ http://…

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Ep241: The NHL returns on Jan 13, 2021? 23:27

3+ y ago23:27

23:27

Per multiple reports on Tuesday, it appears the NHL has cleared significant financial barriers between players and the league to attempt beginning a new season on January 13, 2021. I'll discuss hockey's big picture issues, but also what it could mean for the San Jose Sharks, and even a potential relocation to Oakland.📺 YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Y…

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Are Raiders built for long-term success? 42:32

4y ago42:32

42:32

On the last episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock look toward the future and discuss if Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock have built the Silver and Black for long-term success. Thank you for listening to and supporting the Raiders Talk Podcast, it has been our pleasure. (2:30) Gruden, Mayock relationship (8:42) How has Mayock do…

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Predictions for the Raiders 2020 season 38:47

4y ago38:47

38:47

On this edition of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock look to the future and predict how some Raiders will do this upcoming season. Will Derek Carr upgrade his stats with his new weapons? Will Josh Jacobs improve on his stellar rookie season? Tune in to find out! (1:47) How does offense look so far? (7:42) Can Jacobs get 60 catch…

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Five areas Raiders need to improve in 2020 36:00

4y ago36:00

36:00

On the latest episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock take a look at areas of concern for the Silver and Black and break down how important it will be for the defense to improve in 2020. Plus, the guys look at some players on offense and defense who could step up their game this season. (3:45) How can Raiders improve their …

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Raiders training camp primer: Derek Carr entering make-or-break season 44:24

4y ago44:24

44:24

On the latest episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock take a deep dive into the quarterback position. They discuss Derek Carr’s time with the Raiders, if he deserves the reputation he has and how he can improve next season. Plus, what does the future hold for Marcus Mariota? (3:07) Is this a make-or-break year for Carr? (8:…

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Raiders training camp primer: Dissecting run game, pass game 42:20

4y ago42:20

42:20

On this edition of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock look at the offensive side of the ball for the Raiders to examine the Raiders' passing and rushing attack. They discuss which players are vital for offensive success and look at some under-the-radar guys who could have big years for the Silver and Black. (6:07) Can run game im…

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Raiders training camp primer: Defense 44:19

4y ago44:19

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On the latest episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down the Raiders defense going into the start of training camp. They detail who could emerge as a leader for the group, players fans should watch out for and what the ceiling could be for this year's unit. (3:06) How will defensive line perform in 2020? (7:10) Defe…

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Raiders mailbag: Expectations for Henry Ruggs, Derek Carr and best-case scenario for 2020 48:31

4y ago48:31

48:31

On the latest episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock look into the Raiders mailbag and answer some listener questions, including if Marcus Mariota has a chance to start this season and the expectations for the 2020 draft class. Plus, what are the best and worse-case scenarios for the Silver and Black this fall. (2:25) Rugg…

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Raiders top five position battles entering training camp 51:43

4y ago51:43

51:43

On the latest episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock take a look at the Raiders' roster and discuss some potential position battles entering training camp. Plus, will Derek Carr feel the pressure of Marcus Mariota? (3:50) Do Raiders need preseason to decide position battles? (7:09) Can Damon Arnette lock down a starting sp…

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Javin White discusses Raiders' virtual offseason, Cory Littleton's mentorship 34:35

4y ago34:35

34:35

On the latest episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock are joined by Raiders undrafted free-agent linebacker Javin White. The trio discuss Javin’s time at UNLV, the Raiders' virtual offseason and what the rookie will bring to the Silver and Black. (2:26) Raiders players continue unofficial workouts in Las Vegas (5:15) White …

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The mysterious disappearance that changed a Super Bowl 49:17

4y ago49:17

49:17

Bonus episode of “Sports Uncovered: The mysterious disappearance that changed a Super Bowl.” Be sure to subscribe to Sports Uncovered right now to get future episodes of Sports Uncovered automatically downloaded to your device for free: https://art19.com/shows/sports-uncovered Barret Robbins in his own words—from prison—revealing the real reasons w…

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Breaking down Barret Robbins' Super Bowl disappearance with Monte Poole 23:12

4y ago23:12

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On this episode of Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock are joined by Monte Poole to discuss the latest Sports Uncovered Podcast, centered around Barret Robbins’ mysterious disappearance. The trio break down the events leading to Robbins’ Mexico trip, the negative affect coach Bill Callahan had on the Raiders and Al Davis’ reaction to …

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Raiders Sports Uncovered Preview 19:49

4y ago19:49

19:49

On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock are joined by NBC Sports Bay Area Producer Chris Jones to discuss a special upcoming podcast about Super Bowl 37 and the mysterious disappearance of Barret Robbins. The trio describe the efforts made to tell the true story about that week, and help preview some other factors involved i…

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