Best NBC Sports Soccer Podcasts (2024)

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Venu loses in court, Greenberg replaces Ponder, RGIII fired and more 44:25

10h ago44:25

44:25

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner talk about the preliminary injunction levied against Venu in federal court last week, whether the ruling should have been made, and what it means for the future of "bundling" sports properties. Then the crew discusses ESPN's decision to fire Sam Ponder and Robert Griffin III, and why Laura Rutledge shou…

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Quest For The Runestone Pt. 2 15:39

9h ago15:39

15:39

Send us a Text Message. David Arkenstone discusses his 2024 release Quest For The Runestone. David is joined in this episode by Luanne Homzy, featured on violin and Hardanger fiddle on Quest For The Runestone. The haunting sounds of Luanne's Hardanger fiddle from Scandinavia will surely dazzle the senses. Quest For The Runestone was inspired by Dav…

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Sarah Adam: “Murderball” is for women, too 23:14

1h ago23:14

23:14

Sarah Adam, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, is attempting to become the first woman to ever represent Team USA at a Paralympics in wheelchair rugby, a sport so violent it is nicknamed “murderball.” Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Sarah Adam Dr. Kerri Morgan (Sarah’s mentor and Paralympic wheelchair track medalist…

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Episode 155: A visit with A-State Senior Volleyball Player, Sarah Martinez! 34:43

6h ago34:43

34:43

Episode 155: A visit with A-State Senior Volleyball Player, Sarah Martinez!

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Man City, Arsenal & Liverpool Showcase Strong Opening Performances 16:34

5d ago16:34

16:34

(2:15) Manchester City showcase a strong opening performance in a difficult matchup against a promising Chelsea squad (5:00) Arsenal pick up where they left off last season with a 2-0 win vs Wolves (7:25) Liverpool's impressive second half performance in a 2-0 win at Ipswich Town shows a sign of things to come under Arne Slot (10:13) Manchester Uni…

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Nick Mayhugh: Losing my best friends, my grandparents 26:06

2h ago26:06

26:06

Paralympic sprinter Nick Mayhugh shares the lessons he learned from his grandfather Bill Mayhugh, a popular radio host, and his grandmother Shirley Culpeper Mayhugh, a performer who was signed by the same agency that represented Marilyn Monroe. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Nick Mayhugh Scott Mayhugh (Nick’s father) See P…

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2024-25 Premier League Season Preview Special 1:10:08

2d ago1:10:08

1:10:08

(1:10) Arsenal enter the season with the hopes of dethroning Manchester City, who are aiming to further their record with a 5th-consecutive Premier League title (15:40) Liverpool hold high hopes as the post-Klopp era begins under manager Arne Slot (24:10) Manchester United commits to a future with Erik ten Hag under new ownership (31:55) Chelsea ch…

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Episode 154: A visit with A-State Senior Deep Snapper, Jack Bullard! 36:31

9h ago36:31

36:31

A visit with A-State Senior Deep Snapper, Jack Bullard!

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Charles Barkley's TNT future, Leigh Diffey's flub, Olympics ratings, Sunday Ticket and more 38:13

6d ago38:13

38:13

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner start off by discussing Leigh Diffey's call of the Men's 100m Final and look back at some other notable announcer blunders. Then, the crew continues their discussion about NBC's Olympic viewership, and how Paris compares to past Olympics. Jon and Drew close the show with the NFL "Sunday Ticket" verdict …

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Episode 153: A visit with A-State Senior Soccer player, Emma Riales! 51:03

16d ago51:03

51:03

A visit with A-State Senior Soccer player, Emma Riales!

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Olympics ratings, WBD sues the NBA, Roundball Rock's return 32:02

12d ago32:02

32:02

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner wade through the somewhat confusing methodology that NBC is using for measuring its Olympics viewership, and how much of this year's success is real versus manufactured. Then, the crew discusses their opinions on Gold Zone and the whip-around format more broadly, asking whether it is the future of live …

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NBA media rights official; what's next for WBD; how WNBA fared; Olympics preview 53:07

19d ago53:07

53:07

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner dive into the NBA and its respective broadcast partners formally announcing their upcoming media rights agreements. The crew discusses what this means for WBD who had their "match" denied by the league, and what stood out in the announcements that we didn't already know. Then, Jon and Drew discuss the W…

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Ep2/S2 - Quest For The Runestone Pt.1 18:35

26d ago18:35

18:35

Send us a Text Message. David Arkenstone discusses his 2024 release Quest For The Runestone. David is joined in this episode by Eric Rigler. Eric is featured on Uilleann pipes on Quest For The Runestone, providing stirring, emotional waves of Celtic sound throughout. Described as “the most recorded bagpiper of all time,” Eric's playing has been a h…

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Episode 152: A visit with A-State Offensive Line coach, Andy Kwon! 47:21

21d ago47:21

47:21

A visit with A-State Offensive Line coach, Andy Kwon!

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NBA media rights crunch time; WNBA rights fee; big soccer viewership and more 27:12

27d ago27:12

27:12

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss the NBA finalizing its media rights deals, and what to expect from WBD's efforts to match Amazon's package of games. Then, the crew highlights the WNBA portion of the deal and whether that rights fee will look like a bargain down the line. Jon and Drew close out the show talking Copa America and…

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Jennifer Lozano: What life in a border town is really like 25:22

1M ago25:22

25:22

Jennifer Lozano, nicknamed “the Troublemaker,” started boxing after experiencing bullying, racism and cartel violence splitting her time between Mexico and the border town of Laredo, Texas. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Jennifer Lozano Yadhira Lozano (Jennifer’s mother) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …

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Episode 151: A visit with A-State legend, Demario Davis! 32:02

28d ago32:02

32:02

A visit with A-State legend, Demario Davis!

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NASCAR Chicago, Fox soccer, Caitlin Clark and more 37:46

2M ago37:46

37:46

On the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, Fox soccer coverage, the latest Caitlin Clark numbers and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Jon Lewis

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Jesse Grupper: Helping climbers with disabilities reach new heights 22:24

1M ago22:24

22:24

Jesse Grupper, a climber who studied engineering at Tufts and Harvard, designs devices to help children with disabilities participate in climbing. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Jesse Grupper Jonathan Grupper (Jesse’s father) Randi Goldberg (NJ Rock Gym) Andrew Chow (Former Peak Potential coach) See Privacy Policy at https…

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Episode 150: A visit with former A-State pitcher, Kollin Stone! 34:41

1M ago34:41

34:41

A visit with former A-State pitcher, Kollin Stone!

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Episode 149: A visit with former A-State Golfer & current NBC Sports Producer, Matt Hubbard! 34:17

1M ago34:17

34:17

A visit with former A-State Golfer & current NBC Sports Producer, Matt Hubbard!

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Kevin Baxter - LA Times Soccer Reporter 21:48

2M ago21:48

21:48

Kevin Baxter from the LA Times chats about Alex Morgan being left off the USWNT Olympic roster. Plus, he recaps Copa America to this point, and what's ahead for the USMNTBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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Derek Togerson, Headlines, Texts 34:23

2M ago34:23

34:23

NBC 7's Derek Togerson talks Padres, Darren and Jriff discuss ai Al Michaels, textsBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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NBC 7's Derek Togerson 22:00

2M ago22:00

22:00

Derek Togerson joins to chat about the Padres' series against the Nationals, Manny Machado, and what the Padres can do to add pieces before the Trade DeadlineBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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HR 3 - Call of the Day, Texts, TV Listings, Fusion 37:12

2M ago37:12

37:12

Hour 3 - Jriff gets to his call of the day, Darren reads more texts, what is on TV tonight, Jon and JimBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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HR 1 - Loser Nats, Manny Machado, Call of the Day 37:24

2M ago37:24

37:24

Hour 1 - Darren compliments the spark and unity the Padres showed against the instigating Nationals. Jriff shares his call of the dayBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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Why NBA rights are so expensive despite lower Finals ratings (plus: WNBA ratings, Stanley Cup coverage) 35:34

2M ago35:34

35:34

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner start the show discussing more viewership records for the Clark-sparked WNBA, including the Fever-Sky game that beat its own one week old record and a Fever game that set another record for ION. Then, Jon dives into his new piece on why the NBA has been able to land such lucrative media rights deals des…

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HR 2- Dylan Hernandez talks Lakers, Headlines includes Olympic broadcasters, texts 41:35

2M ago41:35

41:35

Hour 2- LA Times' Dylan Hernandez talks Lakers hire of JJ Reddick and Bronny, Headlines includes SNL's Colin Jost on Olympics, texts, Call of Day.By Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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Dylan Hernandez "I fully expect the Lakers to pick Bronny in the 2nd round" 22:40

2M ago22:40

22:40

Dylan Hernandez on the Lakers hiring of JJ Reddick, LeBron's plausible deniability & why expects them to draft Bronny in 2nd round.By Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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HR 1- Another epic Padres win, Manny Machado's moment, Profar continues to deliver 40:43

2M ago40:43

40:43

Hour 1- Tempers flare between Padres & Nats, Manny Machado's boss move, Profar delivers, should Padres respond?By Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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Kelly Cheng: Beach volleyball’s mental health champion 20:42

2M ago20:42

20:42

Kelly Cheng, who has been open about her mental health challenges, started a mentorship program to help the next generation of beach volleyball players prioritize their mental health. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Kelly Cheng Jordan Cheng (Kelly’s husband and coach) Grace Hong (USC beach volleyball and Kelly’s mentee) See…

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HR 3 - Stephania Bell, TV Listings, Fusion 30:57

2M ago30:57

30:57

ESPN’s Stephania Bell talks about Tatis’s injury situation, what’s on TV tonight, fusionBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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Stephania Bell “A stress reaction is a precursor to an actual fracture & that’s why you want to be careful” 18:29

2M ago18:29

18:29

ESPN injury expert Stephania Bell on why Fernando Tatis' injury is difficult to diagnosis & ballpark estimate for timeline to return.By Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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HR 2- Bob Scanlan talks Padres, Headlines includes Snoop Dog & Skechers, texts 30:04

2M ago30:04

30:04

Hour 2- Bob Scanlan talks thrilling Padres win, Headlines We'll Never Get to, textsBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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Bob Scanlan “It’s not one super star you’re relying on, it’s everybody contributing and that’s been the power of the ballclub” 21:01

2M ago21:01

21:01

MLB analyst Bob Scanlan on what was going on between Profar and Nats bench, return of Mazur & the Padres biggest strength.By Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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HR 1- Padres thrilling walk-off, we hear from Fernando Tatis on injury 45:31

2M ago45:31

45:31

Hour 1- Jurickson Profar's thrilling walk-off, we hear from Fernando Tatis on his injury and how long he's out, Call of day.By Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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Episode 148: A visit with A-State Football OC, Keith Heckendorf! 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

A visit with A-State Football OC, Keith Heckendorf!

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HR 3 - Eric Gomez, TV Tonight, JJ Redick, Fusion 40:19

2M ago40:19

40:19

ESPN's Eric Gomez recaps Copa America's opening week. TV listings, JJ Redick is introduced as the next Lakers' Head Coach, and Jon and Jim join for the FusionBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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Eric Gomez - ESPN Soccer Reporter 24:32

2M ago24:32

24:32

ESPN's Eric Gomez shares his thoughts on the opening weekend of Copa America play, and how he feels about the US's win against BoliviaBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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Kevin Acee "I think there is still a possibility Tatis goes on the IL" 22:58

2M ago22:58

22:58

Kevin Acee on Fernando Tatis' quad injury, who fills in for Yu Darvish if his return is delayed & Padres organizational approach to Merrill.By Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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HR 1- Tatis and Yu Darvish concerns, we hear from Manny Machado, SD Wave fire Casey Stoney 37:14

2M ago37:14

37:14

Hour 1- Padres win series amid Tatis & Darvish injury concerns, we hear from Manny Machado, SD Wave fire Casey Stoney, Call of Day.By Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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HR 3 - Tim Kawakami, TV listings, fusion 34:56

2M ago34:56

34:56

Tim Kawakami of The Athletic share stories about Willie Mays, what’s on TV tonight and this weekend, Jon and Jim join for the fusionBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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Tim Kawakami 23:21

2M ago23:21

23:21

Tim KawakamiBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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HR 2- Dennis Lin talks Padres, Headlines, Reggie Jackson's powerful words 35:38

2M ago35:38

35:38

Hour 2- The Athletic's Dennis Lin on Padres trade priorities, Headlines incudes Reggie Jackson's powerful words on racism, textsBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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Dennis Lin "Rotation is the biggest concern but need to add to the bullpen" 20:48

2M ago20:48

20:48

Dennis Lin on Manny Machado criticism, glaring bullpen issues, Joe Musgrove concerns and AJ Preller's latitude to add pitching.By Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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HR 1- Padres 3rd straight walkoff at Petco, case for building around Tatis and Merill 43:22

2M ago43:22

43:22

Hour 1- Case for Padres building around Tatis and Merrill, glaring bullpn issues, first weekend of summer! Terrible soccer broadcastBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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HR 3 - Darren's Willie Mays story, TV Listings, Fusion 38:05

2M ago38:05

38:05

Hour 3 - Darren takes us down memory lane to his interaction with the late, great Willie Mays. Plus, what is on TV tonight and Jon and Jim join for the fusionBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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HR 1- SDSU Olympic hopeful Danae Dyer, Giants broadcaster Dave Flemming on Willie Mays 43:46

2M ago43:46

43:46

Hour 1- SDSU hurdler Danae Dyer talks Olympic trials, Giants broadcaster Dave Flemming remembers Willie Mays, textsBy Marty Caswell (KLSDAM)

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