The Urban Sports Insider podcast explores the world of urban group sports, and culture through conversation. Hosted by a member of the NYC runner and arts community, Marcus Hedgpeth, the podcast delves into the nuances of participating in group sports, the politics surrounding sport, the ways participating in athletics has benefited each guest, and what role health and movement play in their daily lives. The podcast seeks to explore these themes, as well as aid those seeking their own commun ...
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SportsJam with Doug Doyle features in-depth interviews with top athletes, coaches, reporters, authors, and fans of the sports world. WBGO News Director Doug Doyle started the award-winning podcast SportsJam in 2008. The Pennsylvania State University graduate is one of the most decorated reporters in New Jersey radio history. SportsJam with Doug Doyle was named one of the top sports podcasts in 2017, and recently claimed the first-place prize for “Best Interview Podcast” at the 2023 Public Me ...
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Jerry Izenberg's latest book 'Larry Doby in Black and White' gives a detailed account of baseball's invisible hero
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Jerry Izenberg's latest book 'Larry Doby in Black and White' gives a detailed account of baseball's invisible heroBy Doug Doyle
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Emmy Award-winning journalist and memorabilia expert Darren Rovell holds Collectible Night at Red Bulls match
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Memorabilia expert and Emmy Award-winning journalist Darren Lovell joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about Collectible Night at Red Bulls matchBy Doug Doyle
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Poker great Phil Hellmuth on the keys to success in life and at the table
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Phil Hellmuth enjoys being the greatest poker tournament player of all-timeBy Doug Doyle
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Canada Ocean Racing president and skipper Scott Shawyer sails with pride and an environmental message
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Canadian professional sailor Scott Shawyer joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his new passion and the upcoming New York VendeeBy Doug Doyle
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American Association of Professional Baseball Commissioner Josh Schaub sees an even brighter future for his league
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American Association of Professional Baseball Commissioner Josh Schaub talks about expansion and his careerBy Doug Doyle
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New York Rangers legend Stephane Matteau chats about his foundation and recalls the 30th anniversary of his iconic playoff goal
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The 30th anniversary of New York Rangers legend Stephane Matteau and his quest to help others fight bullying and anxietyBy Doug Doyle
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International Boxing Hall of Fame author Thomas Hauser gets personal in his memoir 'My Mother and Me'
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Thomas Hauser, acclaimed author and the official biographer of Muhammad Ali, joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his memoir My Mother and MeBy Doug Doyle
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Red Bulls and Monmouth University play-by-play announcer Matt Harmon carries on his father's sports and education legacy
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NY Red Bulls and Monmouth University broadcaster Matt Harmon honors his family's sports and education legacyBy Doug Doyle
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Sportime President and CEO Claude Okin on the expansion of indoor pickleball courts in NY and NJ
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Sportime President and CEO and former WTT coach Claude Okin is excited about the fast-growing sport of pickleballBy Doug Doyle
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Red Bulls midfielder and Warren, NJ native Daniel Edelman brings local flare to the pitch
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On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, Red Bulls midfielder Daniel Edelman talks about his new contract and love of the gameBy Doug Doyle
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Legendary goalkeeper Tim Howard lends support to Emirates FA Cup inaugural trophy tour in NYC
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Legendary goalkeeper Tim Howard is part of the inaugural Emirates FA Cup tour in NYCBy Doug Doyle
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Harlem Globetrotters President Keith Dawkins on why he's committed to the legacy and future of the legendary entertainment basketball franchise
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Harlem Globetrotters President Keith Dawkins joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the past, present and future of his legendary basketball teamBy Doug Doyle
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Former Seton Hall Pirates center and Puerto Rican National Basketball Team member Dan Dunne continues to give back
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Former Seton Hall University and Puerto Rican National BasketballTeam member Dan Dunne joins SportsJam with Doug DoyleBy Doug Doyle
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Veteran marketing executive Amy Lund on advertising strategies during the Super Bowl
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E & J Gallo Winery's Amy Lund talks marketing strategy for the Super BowlBy Doug Doyle
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Seat Club founder and CEO Cole Rubin's passions led to creating the first subscription-based ticketing platform
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On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, Seat Club founder and CEO Cole Rubin talks about creating the first subscription-based ticketing platformBy Doug Doyle
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World-renowned hand surgeon and innovator Dr. Thomas Graham is keeping elite pro athletes in the game
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World-renowned surgeon Dr. Thomas Graham joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his amazing career in professional sportsBy Doug Doyle
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USRowing CEO Amanda Kraus expects "The Boys in the Boat" movie to increase her sport's popularity
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USRowing CEO Amanda Kraus joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about preparations for the Paris Olympics and the new movie Boys in the BoatBy Doug Doyle
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Future Fans Football creates a lasting sports bond for parents and their kids
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Future Fans Football creators Mike Schroder and Michael Gold join SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about how their new kids sports game builds new relationships with their parentsBy Doug Doyle
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NFL Films revealing doc about Detroit legend Barry Sanders, "Bye Bye Barry", debuts on Prime Video November 21
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Bye Bye Barry executive producer Ken Rodgers joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the revealing doc about Detroit legend Barry SandersBy Doug Doyle
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2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button relives Brawn GP's magical year through the new Hulu doc series
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2009 World Champion driver Jenson Button joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the new Hulu doc series "Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story"By Doug Doyle
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In episode 12 host Marcus speaks with Jerry & Ashley of NYC's rebellious running crew Gold Finger Track Club. Jerry Francois started his clothing label Gold Finger and later GFTC out of a feeling of not having access, and wanting to create something of his own for him & his friends and other people looking for more inclusivity in those worlds. A gr…
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In episode 11 of the Urban Sports Insider Podcast, host Marcus speaks with Ray & Eric, co-founders of Resident Runners. RR is a small group of 3 guys who train together and lead weekly group runs in Brooklyn, NY. Their collective personalities have set themselves apart from other groups in NYC and they've gained lots of attention considering it's a…
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In episode 10 host Marcus speaks with Jessie Zapo, founder of Girls Run NYC, original co-captain of The NYC Bridgerunners, co-founder of Black Roses NYC, and ambassador for Adidas Women & Adidas Running. The episode dives into Jessie's background and how she came up in the NYC & global running scene. Jessie speaks about running & creativity as well…
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In Episdoe 9 host Marcus speaks with Lionel Brodie, the founder of Original Propaganda Athletic Club out of Philadelphia about the community there. They also speak about his time as the equipment director at Villanova, fitness, music & food.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportimity/message…
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In episode 8 we speak to @marsgreen founder of @districtrunningcollective. Seeing the global running community grow, Matt decided he needed to bring that energy to DC and to bring their energy to the world. DRC has grown into a family of hundreds of runners that hit the pavement together in the Nation’s Capital and abroad. We speak about representa…
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In episode 7 host Marcus Hedgpeth speaks with Mike Saes - the founder, and co-captain of the New York City Bridgerunners who have been blazing the trails of the urban running scene since its inception in NY and around the world. Saes speaks about how his days as a graffiti writer running from the cops at night inspired him to create this community …
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In Episode 6 of the Urban Sports Insider Podcast, host Marcus speaks with Huyen Nguyen about how fitness and nutrition has influenced her life, and helped her find her center living in the US. They also speak about her background as a Vietnamese German-born woman, and the representation of woman and people of color in the wellness community. This e…
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Ep. 5 host Marcus chats with OG bridgerunner Chris Taha about how being involved in the running community and sports has enriched his life, and how the community has continued to support his businesses and vice versa. Chris also talks about the importance of giving back to his community including providing spaces where people can connect and create…
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Geb Hilado is a staple of the NYC running community. He shares how as an ex-baller post-high school he wanted to stay active and found running groups in the city were a great way to meet people, and that there's a different group doing something fresh and new almost every night of the week so he had a place he could channel all of his energy. A sup…
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Episode 3 of the Urban Sports Insider Podcast features Hector Espinal the co-founder/captain of Washington Heights’ WeRun Uptown Crew. Hector shares his story of how a break-up inspired him to lose weight and start running, how becoming a father and working long hours has challenged him to stay committed to the sport, and eventually against all odd…
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In episode 2 of The Urban Sports Insider podcast, host Marcus Hedgpeth has a conversation with co-captain of women's running collective 'Girls Run NYC', Ameerah Omar. Ameerah is a life-coach, former college track & field athlete, and former fashion industry director who uses running as mediation, and a way to connect with people and herself. In the…
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Episode 1, local runners; host Marcus Hedgpeth and Happy Gamboa sit down for a conversation about their relationship with running in New York City. As runners who participate in group sports, and organized races as well, they tackle topics such as how the running scene has evolved, women’s running, their favorite routes, how to find people to run w…
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