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349. Former New York Knicks Trainer Mike Saunders May 04, 2022

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Longtime popular New York Knicks trainer Mike Saunders is this episode's featured guest. Mike was the Athletic Trainer for the Knicks for 27 years (1978-2005). From Bernard King to Trent Tucker to Bill Cartwright to Patrick Ewing to Charles Oakley, Saunders has stories about all of them. He is also the author of a new book, “Life Sentence: A Collection of Quotes and Stories to Inspire, Motivate, Empower.” Saunders was named Trainer of the Year 1994, 2005. He was the NBA All-Star Trainer in both 1986 and 1998. In this episode, Saunders tells the amazing story of how he got the job with the Knicks. He also expressed a cool story about the book. The conversation also drifted towards the evolution of the NBA since he joined the league. To order the book Venmo $18 to @lifesentencebook.

348. Football Hall Of Famer Marshall Faulk Apr 27, 2022

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This week's guest, Marshall Faulk, played in the National Football League for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He played college football at San Diego State, where he was a two-time consensus All-American. He appeared in two Super Bowls and won Super Bowl 34. In 2000, Faulk was named the Most Valuable Player of the NFL. Faulk is one of only three NFL players to reach at least 10,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards and the only one to amass 12,000 yards rushing and 6,000 yards receiving. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2017. Faulk's alma mater, San Diego State, is currently constructing a new football stadium. Entitled Snapdragon Stadium, it will be the new 35,000-seat, multi-purpose venue for Aztecs football, opening in September 2022. Faulk and former NFL player Akbar Gbaja-Biamila are ambassadors for Snapdragon Stadium. Follow Marshall Faulk on social media @marshallfaulk.

347. The State of Baseball in 2022 with Former 2B Jeff Frye Apr 20, 2022

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The 2022 baseball season is the first since 1995 that Seth Everett has not covered the sport in a major league capacity. This is also the first baseball-centric episode of the podcast in 2022. Joining the show is former MLB 2nd basemen Jeff Frye. Frye played in Major League Baseball with the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, and Toronto Blue Jays for all or part of eight seasons between 1992 and 2001. Frye and two colleagues Kevin Gallagher and Pat Geoghegan have started SAVE THE GAME ™. Frye contends that MLB has lost its entertainment value because of its reliance on the power swing and little action between home runs. America's youth is not engaged with MLB because the game has become too slow for this generation. Without the next generation's involvement, MLB's customer base will be diminished and baseball could lose its relevance and becomes a niche sport. The initiative starts a one million signature petition-for-change effort to gain momentum toward a National movement while grabbing the attention of MLB executives on a league and team level. Visit www.savethegameus.com for more information and to sign the petition. Frye is also known for creating the hashtag #shegone which showcases baseball's shortcomings with over 250 videos on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Jeff Frye @O3jfrye on Twitter and @certifiedhittingguru on Instagram.

346. 2022 Masters Recap with SI.com's Bob Harig Apr 13, 2022

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The 2022 Masters was won by Scottie Scheffler, yet the story was the return of Tiger Woods. Woods competed and made the cut in his first major tournament back only 14 months after suffering serious injuries in a car crash. This week's episode features SI.com golf writer Bob Harig, a longtime writer formerly of ESPN and the Tampa Bay Times. He recapped the main storylines of the Masters, having covered Tiger (and Phil Mickelson) since the very beginning of each of their careers, and has had dozens of one-on-one interviews with each of them. His new book is entitled Tiger & Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry. This episode covers the amazing recovery by Tiger Woods, the controversial comments made recently by Phil Mickelson, the emergence of Scottie Scheffler, and the long rivalry between Mickelson and Woods. Order Tiger & Phil here: https://amzn.to/3vfIaxA Follow Bob on social media: @BobHarig. ----------------------------------- Get 30% off your first box, plus a FREE gift, when you give Tiege Hanley a try at tiege.com/swf.

345. Formula-E Porsche Driver André Lotterer Apr 06, 2022

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André Lotterer heads into his third season with TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team racing alongside compatriot Pascal Wehrlein as they battle for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. He joined the podcast as he prepared for the April 9-10, 2022 F-E races in Rome, Italy. Lotterer joined Formula-E in 2018 with DS Techeetah alongside Jean-Eric Vergne. Together they won the Teams' Championship that year, and Lotterer finished 8th. At the time of this recording, he stands 4th in the individual standings after finishing 2nd in the most recent race in Mexico City. In this episode, Lotterer talks about his new team at Porsche, the environmental impact of Formula-E, and the growth of the sport since he joined. He spoke about his personal goals as well going in-depth on the reliance on the team while out there on the track. He also discussed Fan Boost where fans can vote for their favorite driver, and how that extra boost of energy can impact a race. Follow André Lotterer on social media @Andre_Lotterer. ----------------------------------- Get 30% off your first box, plus a FREE gift, when you give Tiege Hanley a try at tiege.com/swf.

344. How Beneficial Was St. Peters' NCAA Elite Eight Run? Mar 30, 2022

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In March 2022, the St. Peter's Peacocks became just the third team in NCAA tournament history to defeat a 2-seed when they upset Kentucky. After then defeating Murray State to advance to the Sweet 16, the notoriety grew exponentially. Suddenly, news reports talked about the amazing story of St. Peters and all the benefits of them winning on a national stage. This episode asks the question of how all this exposure can be quantified. Will more students enroll? Do they get more money to fund other school programs? Is student morale something that can be measured? Scott Rosner, Academic Director of Sports Management and Professor at Columbia University, joins the show to discuss the empirical data and all the factors that can impact St. Peters both positively and negatively. Follow Scott Rosner on social media @scottrosner. ----------------------------------- Get 30% off your first box, plus a FREE gift, when you give Tiege Hanley a try at tiege.com/swf.

343. A Tribute to John Clayton Mar 23, 2022

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On March 18, 2022, longtime NFL Insider John Clayton died after a brief illness at the age of 67. This podcast pays tribute to the longtime columnist, radio host, TV analyst and friend to so many. 7 different guests joined this show to pay tribute to their fallen friend from different aspects of sports media. They are Mike Sando, Senior NFL writer, The Atheltic (7:09) Dave Grosby “The Groz,” Seattle radio icon (30:27) Dave “Softy” Mahler, KJR Radio Seattle host (42:54) Mike Gastineau, KJR Radio Seattle radio icon (56:07) Dave Boling, Author, former Tacoma News Tribune columnist (1:07:14) Sean Salisbury, former NFL Quarterback, ESPN host, longtime radio host (1:23:42) “John Clayton's only regret is that he didn't break the story of his death,” Dave Boling.

342. Author Jeff Pearlman on Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Mar 16, 2022

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In March 2022 a new scripted series about the Los Angeles Lakers 1980's championship run entitled “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” starring John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Sally Field, Adrian Brody, as part of an incredible cast. The show is based on Jeff Pearlman's 2014 book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s, and Jeff joins the podcast for a second time. Pearlman's first appearance on Sports with Friends was Episode 165 when he was promoting his book on the original USFL. In this episode, Pearlman tells the story about how the book became this series and the differences between the two. He also detailed his involvement during the production of the show, and the possibilities of its continuing beyond this first season.

341. Jiggs McDonald Mar 09, 2022

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Hockey Hall of Fame Broadcaster Jiggs McDonald joins the show this week to discuss his iconic career. The longtime voice of the New York Islanders has also called games for the Los Angeles Kings, Atlanta Flames, Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and nationally on FOX Sports television. He has done NHL games for more than 50 years and this past season, rejoined the Islanders booth to fill in on a few games. In this episode, McDonald discusses how he got into sports broadcasting, with stories about working in LA with Al Michaels, and the advice he received when offered the Islanders job. He also discussed the spring of 1988 where he filled in on New Jersey Devils broadcasts during their playoff run. He called three of the four Islanders Stanley Cup Championships. He discussed his love for the Nassau Coliseum and his adoration for the Islanders' new home, UBS Arena. Finally, Jiggs discusses the evolution of the sport, and how today's NHL is just as exciting as the years gone by.

340. What Really Went On in the 2022 Beijing Olympics Mar 02, 2022

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The recently completed 2022 Winter Olympics marked the second straight Games to take place under the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the third straight Games to take place in Asia. Alan Abrahamson is an award-winning sportswriter, best-selling author, and in-demand television analyst. In 2010 he launched his own website, 3 Wire Sports (www.3wiresports.com). He has covered 13 straight Olympic games in person and provides a first-hand perspective on Beijing. He offers perspective on the United States' decision to diplomatically boycott these Games. Follow Alan on social media @alanabrahamson.

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