Jeff Allen worked in Sportstalk radio in Orlando from 1983 to 1996, most notably as the Program and Sports Director at WGTO in the early 90's, anchoring morning sports reports and various sportstalk shows. Now, after many years, Jeff is deciding to have some fun again to share sports opinions through this podcast.
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The Student of the Game, Kyle Nash joins to discuss the NFL as the playoff push begins and UCF FootballBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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From My Day Job: Lauren Zelek on running the NYC Marathon
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A colleague from my day job, Lauren Zelek joins me to talk about her experience running the New York City MarathonBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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MLB Season Recap with Joe Finger & Jay Cresswell
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Joe Finger & Jay Cresswell are back as we put a wrap on the MLB. Plus we discuss the state of our NFL teams and do some TV ThemesBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Media Spotlight with Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez
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Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez join me to talk about the SEC on ABC, Nick Saban on College Gameday, Tom Brady on FOX, Bill Belichick showing up all over the place, the upcoming World Series on FOX and moreBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel on UCF Football
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Matt Murschel, who covers the UCF for the Orlando Sentinel joins the show this week to discuss the Knights at the midway point of the seasonBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Jeff Sharon of Black & Gold Banneret
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I'm joined by Jeff Sharon of the Black & Gold Banneret and the stadium voice of UCF Football as we talk about the Knights season, last weeks loss to Colorado and the upcoming game against the Gators. We also touch on other college football topics like the NIL and transfer portal, plus MLB and NFL too.…
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We cover a variety of topics with Frank Murtaugh of the Memphis Flyer including college football, the NFL, and MLBBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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We discuss how the NFL looks after week 2 and the UCF Knights after their big road win at TCUBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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The Baseball Playoff Chase with Joe Finger and Jay Cresswell
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We break down the baseball playoff race with Joe Finger and Jay Cresswell, share some baseball stories and lament the woeful Chicago White SoxBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Great to have Jamie Seh of WKMG News 6 back on the program as we discuss Lake Mary winning the Little League World Series, the upcoming football season for the UCF Knights including some quick hits on Miam, FSU and Florida. And of course, we have to talk about her Buffalo BillsBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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UCF Football Roundtable with Matt Murschel, Adam Eaton, Eric Lopez and Trace Trylko
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It's our 6th annual UCF Football Roundtable as we bring you the best who cover and talk about UCF Sports. Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel, Adam Eaton and Trace Trylko from the Sons of UCF and Eric Lopez of Black & Gold Banneret give us a breakdown, with their thoughts and opinions on the 2024 season…
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ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia
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ESPN's Rene Ingoglia joins us to discuss the start of the college football season, preseason rankings, realignment, the expanded playoffs and the UCF Knights as Rene will call their first game of the season vs New HampshireBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Media Spotlight with Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez
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Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez join me to discuss NBC's Olympic Coverage, CBS & Fox NFL crews and Joe Tessitore as the new voice of Monday Night Raw. We also conduct our next announcer draft for NBA & College BasketballBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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We honor the late great co-founder of the Orlando Magic, Pat Williams on this episode with Andrew Monaco, the voice of Texas A&M. Andrew worked with the Magic in the early days of the franchise and shares his memories of Pat. We also discuss A&M sports including baseball's run to play for the championship…
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BEST OF JAS: My last interview with the late great Pat Williams
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From 4 years ago, I interviewed Pat Williams who had just recently retired from the Orlando Magic on his efforts to bring MLB to Orlando and we got his thoughts on legacy of NBA Commissioner David Stern who had just passed at that time. RIP Pat.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Talking Baseball with Jay Cresswell and Joe Finger
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It's our mid-season check-in on MLB as we discuss the passing of baseball greats Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda, the "retirement" of umpire Angel Hernandez, some fun baseball stories, trivia and MLB finally getting right with a full slate of games on the 4th of JulyBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Great to be joined by Frank Murtaugh of the Memphis Flyer and Memphis Magazine as we pay tribute to three great sports legends that have passed in recent weeks in Bill Walton, Jerry West and Willie Mays. We also touch on the Caitlin Clark effect on the WNBA and some MLB conversationBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Media Spotlight with Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez featuring our football announcer drart
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Adam & Eric are back for another media spotlight show as we discuss Verne Lundquist's last call at the Masters, NFL Network cuts, and the NBA's new TV deal which has them leaving Turner for NBC. And we begin a series of announcer drafts for each of our "networks" focusing on NFL and College FootballBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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We welcome former UCF first baseman Shannon Doherty to the show as we continue our softball appreciation week. We discuss Shannon's great career at UCF, the culture of the program and the Knights first season in the Big 12.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Womens College World Series Preview with Alex Powers, ESPN Softball & Baseball Analyst
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Great to have ESPN Softball & Baseball Analyst Alex Powers on to discuss the Womens College World Series. We also discuss UCF's first season in the Big 12 as she called many of the Knight's games on ESPN+. And we lean on her expertise as an FSU Baseball analyst to chat about the Tallahassee Regional in the NCAA Baseball Tournament where FSU hosts S…
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Scott Orgera, Co-Author of 976-1313: How Sports Phone Launched Careers and Broke New Ground
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Before 24-hour sports television and radio, the internet and social media, Sports Phone broke new ground with constant scores and news updates to fans who dialed a pay per call service called 976-1313 (area code 212 for those who dialed long distance) in New York and other major markets. Scott Orgera, co-author of this book joins me to discuss the …
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We welcome to the show, sports radio legend Chris Russo, whom I was his producer during his Orlando days at WKIS. We reminisce about those times as well as discuss his illustrious career at WFAN, Sirius XM and moreBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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March Madness Recap - Mike O'Donnell of CBS Sports & ESPN
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We recap March Madness and UConn's run to a back to back championship with Mike O'Donnell, college basketball analyst from CBS Sports and ESPN. Mike also shares a great story about pickup basketball from his days at NC State.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Talking Baseball with Joe Finger & Jay Cresswell
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As the MLB season is set to open, Joe & Jay are here to talk about our teams, expectations for the 2024 season, some fun baseball notes, Jay's supersized Spring Training trip and we do some TV Themes, which I almost forgot to do again during our show!By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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With our friend Adam Eaton under the weather, it's just me and Eric Lopez on our media spotlight as we discuss the March Madness broadcast roster changes, Tony Romo ruining the end of the Super Bowl broadcast and we get some great stories and behind the scene stuff from Eric on calling UCF Softball and other sports…
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BEST OF JAS: Former UCF Basketball Coach Kirk Speraw
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As the 30th Anniversary of UCF's first ever trip to March Madness approaches, we bring you a best of JAS as I interviewed former basketball coach Kirk Speraw on the 25th anniversary about that special 1994 teamBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Always a pleasure to have Frank Murtaugh on the show as discuss the Daytona 500, NBA All-Star Game, Caitlin Clark, the return of baseball and moreBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Todd Wright on Super Bowl 58 and the 2023 NFL Season
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We put a cap on the NFL season with my former WGTO colleague Todd Wright as we break down Super Bowl 58 and 2023 season.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Orlando Magic Beat Writer Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel
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Our first time discussing the Orlando Magic in 2024 as we chat with Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel on the teams season so far and what has them in playoff contentionBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Ben Stout on UCF Basketball Upset of Kansas
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Former Knights Basketball player Ben Stout joins me to discuss UCF's monumental first Big 12 win over the 3rd ranked and longtime national power Kansas JayhawksBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia
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Great to have ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia back on the show as we discuss the College Football Playoff and his busy post season calling games on TV & RadioBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Great to have Jamie Seh of WKMG back for what is becoming an annual holiday visit. We discuss her Buffalo Bills, her recent call of The Cure Bowl, the UCF Football Season and upcoming Gasparilla Bowl and the College Football Playoff and FSU omissionBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Jeff Sharon, Black & Gold Banneret and UCF Public Address Announcer
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Great to have Jeff Sharon back on the show as we talk UCF Football, the transfer portal, NIL and moreBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Joe Miller, Navy Radio Network on the annual Army-Navy Game
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Great to have my annual conversation with Joe Miller of the Navy Radio Network about the Army-Navy game. We talk about this years game, Army joining the AAC and we delve into the controversial College Football Playoff selection process.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Media Spotlight with Adam Eaton and Eric Lopez
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Adam, Eric and I discuss Jason Garrett on Sunday Night Football, Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge to do Peacock NFL game, is Tony Romo getting better, regressing or status quo?, Alex Smith's contributions to ESPN NFL Coverage, College Gameday with Pat McAfee, TNT and ESPN to do an NBA Announcer swap and what will Jim Boeheim bring to college basketba…
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Frank Murtaugh of Memphis Flyer and Memphis Magazine
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Always enjoy having Frank on the program as we discuss Memphis Tigers Football & Hoops, College Football with the Michigan cheating scandal and the wildness of coaches getting fired with enormous payouts. Additionally we discuss if the Dallas Cowboys are contenders or pretenders, the 2023 Baseball season and what is next for his St Louis Cardinals …
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Talking Baseball with Jay Cresswell
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We recap the baseball season, playoffs and discuss the Rangers being on the brink of winning the World Series. Also, we converse about the NFL and play a couple of TV ThemesBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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UCF Volleyball with Despina Barton and UCF Mens Soccer with Austin David
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It's a double dose of UCF Sports as we discuss the fine seasons taking place for Volleyball with Despina Barton and Mens Soccer with Austin DavidBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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BEST OF JAS: Former Orlando Sentinel Magic beat writer Barry Cooper on early days of Orlando Magic
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As the Orlando Magic embark on their 35th season, we bring you a Best of JAS with former Orlando Sentinel Beat Writer Barry Cooper on the early days of the franchise on the 30th Anniversary of the teamBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Glad to have Kyle Nash, The Student of the Game, back on the program as we discuss UCF, the NFL, the Orlando Magic and the many things he covers on the many beats that he coversBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Colin Thompson - Not For Long Media & NFL Free Agent TE
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Great to have Colin back on the show as we discuss his NFL journey as well as storylines around pro and college footballBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Talking Baseball with Joe Finger and Jay Cresswell
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Great to have the Joe & Jay back for a pennant chase edition of Talking BaseballBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Media Spotlight Football Edition with Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez
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Great to have Adam Eaton and Eric Lopez back for another Media Spotlight as we focus on all things football analyzing ESPN/ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC coverage for the upcoming seasonBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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UCF Football Roundtable with Adam Eaton, Brandon Helwig, Eric Lopez and Jason Beede
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It's our 5th Annual UCF Football Roundtable as we dissect what we think will happen in UCF's first Big 12 Season. Joined as always by Adam Eaton from the Sons of UCF, Brandon Helwig of UCFSports.com, Eric Lopez of Black & Gold Banneret and Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Time for our annual football discussion with WKMG News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh as we discuss her Buffalo Bills, our Florida NFL teams, UCF's upcoming first season in the Big 12 and moreBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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I'm joined this week by Tony Serino of the AFC North Podcast and a colleague of mine at my day job. We talk about his Pittsburgh Steelers as well as their division rivals as well as other storylines around the NFL such as Aaron Rodgers in NY, The chances of the Chiefs repeating, a look at the Sunshine State teams and more…
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Media Spotlight with Adam Eaton and Eric Lopez
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We break down the ESPN layoffs, College World Series coverage, the upcoming NBA rights deal and more with Adam and EricBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Talking Baseball with Jay Cresswell and Joe Finger
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Joe and Jay are back a for an MLB Mid-season check-n as we discuss our teams and recent headlines as well as a statistical breakdown of baseball feats that have happened fewer times than you think.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Frank Murtaugh, Memphis Flyer and Memphis Magazine
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We talk to our good friend Frank Murtaugh about the struggles of his St Louis Cardinals, David Freese declining the Cardinals Hall of Fame and how the Ja Morant story is viewed in MemphisBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Scott Linn of the Linn, Murray, Solly Podcast
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Great to have Scott Linn back on to discuss of variety of topics: Sale of the CommandersEagles prospects for 23 season and Jalen Hurts big paydayPGA-LIV mergerBaseball: Strasburg shut down; Phillies expectations for remainder of the seasonBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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