Jeff Allen Sportstalk Podcasts

Always great to have Carolina Panthers TE Colin Thompson on the show. We discuss the Panthers opening week win over the NY Jets, this weeks matchup with the New Orleans Saints, QB Sam Darnold beating his old team in the Jets and having Christian McCaffery back. I also give Colin a scouting report on my Dallas Cowboys for their Oct. 3rd matchup. Plu…

Eric, Adam and I discuss:-Final fallout of Rachel Nichols-Maria Taylor-The growing roster at NBC Football Night in America and Sunday Night Football-Changes with NFL and College announce teams -Joe Tessitore calling McKenzie Milton's return to the gridiron-Stephen A gets Kellerman booted from First Take-Paul Pierce saying you have to talk all LeBro…

We're joined again by @ThatGirl_Jackie to get her take on the upcoming UCF Football season and we also talk about our Atlanta Braves and other great stories in baseball this season.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

It's the third annual UCF Football Roundtable to preview the 2021 season and the gang is all together again. Adam Eaton from the Sons Of UCF podcast, Brandon Helwig of UCFSports.com, Eric Lopez of Black and Gold Banneret and Orlando Sentinel UCF beat writer Jason BeedeBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia is back on the show as we preview the upcoming season with discussion about realignment, the expansion of the college football playoff, more challenges for Scott Frost at Nebraska, a look at UCF and the AAC and moreBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Veteran play-by-play announcer Allen Bestwick joins me this week as we discuss his summer calling the Superstar Racing Experience on CBS, his days at Motor Racing Network, the state of NASCAR, thoughts on college football realignment and his work as the TV Voice of UConn Women's basketball and public address announcer at Indianapolis Motor Speedway…

We talk about the return of Aaron Rodgers, the upcoming NFL season, college football realignment and UCF with The Student Of The Game, Kyle NashBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Great to have Tim back on the show as we discuss the upcoming college football season, the future expansion of the college football playoff, Gus Malzahn at UCF, Josh Heupel at Tennessee and we talk some golf after The Open ChampionshipBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

It's another in our series of broadcaster breakdowns with Eric Lopez and Adam Eaton as we look at MLB broadcasters. Plus we delve in the Maria Taylor-Rachel Nichols drama at ESPNBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

My baseball guys, Joe Finger and Jay Cresswell join me to analyze the first half of the baseball season and also bring us our closing TV themesBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

With news of the USFL returning in 2022, we remember the Orlando Renegades of 1985 of the original spring league with one of their star players, Joey Walters. We discuss his path to Central Florida from his college days at Clemson, the CFL and USFL. He also just recently retired after a 20+ year career with Florida Citrus Sports where he was direct…

A friend from the Twitterverse, @Thatgirl_Jackie joins me to talk about the Womens College World Series, we lament about the struggles of the Atlanta Braves season and talk about the excitement of the upcoming UCF Football seasonBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Sami tells us about being a Tennessee grad, how she got into covering sports and her journey to UCF. We also learn about how she puts together her Strollin' with Sami and The Quest segments, getting to share the stories and personal sides of players and coaches, the branding of UCF, her favorite pro sports teams and what she enjoys outside of sport…

In another of our series of Broadcaster Breakdowns, Adam Eaton and Eric Lopez join me for an NBA version as we discuss the Turner and ESPN broadcast crews.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

My former colleagues, longtime friends and baseball analysts to the JAS Podcast, Jay Cresswell and Joe Finger stop by to talk about baseball after the first few weeks of the season. Plus they pick our closing TV themes.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Scott Linn of the Linn, Murray, Solly podcast and a long time fixture in the DC market and national sports radio scene is back on the show this week. We look back at recent sporting events like the Super Bowl, March Madness and the Masters, talk about the upcoming NFL Draft, his Philadelphia Eagles as they pick up the pieces and baseball in the NL …

Jeff Sharon of Black and Gold Banneret joins me this week and we discuss our mutual dislike of mock drafts, March Madness reflections, the MLB season and rules tried out in minor leagues. We also discuss new football head coach Gus Malzahn, Jeff's debut as the football PA announcer and how he goes about it.…

George Curcio, longtime friend and former colleague of mine at WKIS and WOKB, joins me to talk about our Chris Mad Dog Russo memories after Chris spoke about him and his Dad last week during Mad Dog Unleashed.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Kelly Hines of the Tulsa World, a frequent guest on my AAC Show joins me on JAS to talk about covering March Madness inside the Indianapolis bubble as she followed the cinderella story of Oral Roberts Sweet 16 run as well as in-state schools Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

My colleague from A7BN Sports and OldSkool101.com and the man behind Rock989.com, BP - Brian Paul joins me to talk about a variety of sports topics: NFL, MLB, March Madness, College Football and more.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

On this weeks show I look at the wild first two rounds of #marchmadness and then I chat with Atlanta Braves broadcaster Chip Caray about the great 2020 season, a preview of 2021 and more.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Mike O'Donnell, college hoops analyst for both ESPN and CBS Sports Network and former UCF Knight joins me to discuss the storylines and matchups in the NCAA tournament, what it took to get here and shares his experience of being a player in the big dance with NC State in 2004.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Great to have Jamie Seh from WKMG News 6 back on the show. We cover a lot of ground talking about the great season her Buffalo Bills had and Gabriel Davis' contributions in his rookie season. We also discuss covering the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, March Madness and the hirings of Terry Mohajir and Gus Malzahn at UCF, including her sit down with C…

Eric Lopez and Adam Eaton are back with more broadcaster breakdowns. With March Madness soon upon us, we focus on college basketballBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

The man behind the great Twitter account @Super70sSports is back for the third year in a row on the JAS podcast. Ricky Cobb tells us how his account was a blessing in 2020 for him but for his followers too. We also chat about the baseball legends the passed over the last year, Old-school hard hitting football of yesteryear, what made pro wrestling …

My Knightline Sports Network colleague Ben Stout tells us about his television debut on ESPN+ calling the UCF-Tulane game. We discuss how the opportunity came about and his experience calling the game. We also talk March Madness including his memories of UCF's trip there in 2004 and what he thinks about the Knights new head football coaching hire, …

Frank Murtaugh of Memphis Magazine and the Memphis Flyer joins the show this week. We discuss the Super Bowl, Drew Pearson FINALLY in the Hall of Fame, Peyton Manning, Josh Heupel in Tennessee and we bat around some baseball topics too.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

We break down the big game between Tampa Bay and KC with Carolina Panthers TE Colin Thompson. The Panthers squared off against both teams during the regular season and Colin brings us his insight and perspective on the matchup.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

We break down the big game between Tampa Bay and KC with Carolina Panthers TE Colin Thompson. The Panthers squared off against both teams during the regular season and Colin brings us his insight and perspective on the matchup.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Jason Beede of @SIBuccaneers joins me to talk about the Tampa Bay Bucs playing the Super Bowl in their home stadium, how they rebounded from 7-5 to go on Super Bowl run and the GOAT Tom Brady. Jason also wears his other hat from Knights 247.com as we discuss the Danny White and Josh Heupel departures to Tennessee, what their legacies will be at UCF…

Joe Finger and Jay Cresswell join me to remember and celebrate the many baseball greats that have passed over the last year. And they also provide some excellent selections for our TV Theme segmentBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Tim Murray, who once upon a time was my first guest on the JAS podcast, is back on the show as we talk about his journey to VSIN, sports gambling and it's impact on broadcasting. Plus we chat about one of his bosses, the legendary Brent Musberger, his favorite college team, Notre Dame, the shrinking of minor league baseball as well as his time cove…

We put the wraps on the 2020 College Football season with ESPN's Rene Ingoglia as we talk about the National Championship, the College Football Playoff, the Bowl Season, the challenges of getting through the season, UCF and more.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

One of m stable of sports guys, Jay Cresswell is here to talk about the College Football Playoff rerun, the absurdity going on with some of this years bowl games, the passing of the Hall of Famer Kevin Greene, we discuss his Steelers and my Cowboys, Charlie Woods, what's going on in the radio biz and Jay picks the closing TV theme from a 1970s/earl…

Adam, Eric and I analyze the NFL and College Announcing crews for CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN, giving our likes, dislikes and overall impressions of the play-by-play and analysts that bring the action on the gridiron to your flat screens every week. Plus my closing TV theme this week is from a long running hit tv series on CBS.…

For Thanksgiving weekend I bring you a best of JAS. My January 2019 conversation with the man behind one of the greatest and funniest Twitter feeds. We talk all things @Super70sSports with Ricky CobbBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Trace and I discuss the big AAC clash between UCF and Cincinnati as well as Orlando City Soccer and Trace picks our closing TV theme that highlights a sitcom about broadcastingBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

We talk college football with ESPN's Rene IngogliaThe College Football PlayoffThe chances of a G5 crashing the partyThe Big 4 state schools: UF, FSU, Miami and UCFThe great story of Coastal Carolina and the Sun Belt ConferenceCovering college football in the pandemicHIs Alma matter UMass and changing course to play games this seasonRene's recent re…

Pam tells us about her 90 days working in the NBA bubble from all the teamwork behind the scenes inside and outside the bubble to air the games, how she spent non-working time, following all the necessary protocols and what she had to pack for her long stay in Orlando. Plus, Pam picks our closing TV Theme this week, Saved by the Bell. So we discuss…

It's two guests for the price of one as my former radio colleagues, Jay Cresswell and Joe Finger reunite from our spring training lunch and we discuss:-Baseball playoffs and World Series-Our pro football teams (only one of us is happy)-And they pick out this weeks TV themes with some interesting tidbits from each show…

It's a solo effort for this week where I coverDak's InjuryDalton as insuranceAlex Smith's comebackFootball scheduling challengesNLCS (GO BRAVES!)ALCSand an expanded offering of TV Themes on a long running franchiseBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

My Knightline Sports Network colleague who hosts the The Left at Albuquerque podcast joins the show this week. We discuss:NFL - Where the league stands at 4 weeks, KC a repeat champ?, the lousy NFC East and What down is it Tom Brady?College Football - Is the U back?, UCF debacle and Josh Heupel's shortcomingsNBA - the Association bubble success, Th…

My colleague from OldSkool101.com, Victor Anderson "Slick Vic" joins my stable of sports guys as we talk about the Fall Frenzy of the MLB Wild Card, the NBA Finals and the NFL and College Football seasons to date.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Joe joins me to talk about the quick and crazy baseball season as it comes to close and gets into the playoffs next week. Plus we talk about the late great Gale Sayers, some NFL and more.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Now becoming a yearly tradition, we bring some of the best who cover UCF football in online and podcasting for a UCF Football Roundtable: Adam Eaton from the Sons of UCF Podcast, Brandon Helwig of UCFSports.com, Eric Lopez of the Black & Gold Banneret and Jason Beede of Knights247.com give us thoughts and predictions for the 2020 football season…

Todd and I discuss fantasy football, Brady and the Bucs, our favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys, the Tampa Bay Lightning run for the Stanley Cup and the AL East leading Tampa Bay RaysBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Colin Thompson took a long hard path of perseverance to get back to the NFL as he makes the Carolina Panthers practice squad. We talk about his journey, training camp with COVID protocols and no preseason games, playing for his old college coach Matt Ruhle and more.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

One of my Stable of Sports Guys, Jay Cresswell joins me to discuss the wild 2020 baseball season, unwritten rules, remembering Tom Seaver, NHL playoffs, Luka Doncic, expectations for my Cowboys and his Steelers and more. And this weeks TV Theme from a 60's space oriented show.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Kyle and I discuss all the quarterback changes for the upcoming season and I bring you a TV Theme from a 90's family sitcomBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions

Jamie and I discuss the Magic/Bucks playoff series, the NBA bubble and covering sports amidst COVID, College Football's mess, UCF, McKenzie Milton, Gabe Davis & the Buffalo Bills and the most popular videographer ever, Tee Taylor. (the old school term is cameraman).Plus I close out with a TV Theme from late night television.…