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319. What is Covid-19 "Long Haul?" ESPN's TJ Quinn Tells His Story Sep 29, 2021

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Longtime ESPN reporter TJ Quinn rejoined the podcast nearly 17 months after his first appearance in episode 244. Then, he had just battled a two-week illness that turned out to be Covid-19. In the months that have followed, TJ has battled “long haul.” The after-effects of his bout with Covid have given him numerous health issues including migraine headaches, extreme fatigue, “brain fog,” a heart condition, and more. This episode goes to the personal side of Covid. The episode concludes with a discussion on the impact Covid is currently having on the sports world including full stadiums, unvaccinated players, and fans, and how the virus continues to impact professional and college sports.

318. Damon Bruce, 95.7 "The Game," San Francisco Sep 22, 2021

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Longtime Bay Area radio host Damon Bruce joined the show. Damon has been hosting in San Francisco for over a decade and has had multiple network stints including CBS Sports Radio and FOX Sports Radio. The beginning of this episode traces his outstanding career and how he got to where he is. Then, Damon addresses some key SF-centric sports topics. Colin Kaepernick, the Oakland A's ballpark situation, the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants' recent championship runs, and the issues facing baseball were discussed in-depth. Follow Damon on Twitter @damonbruce.

317. 2021 US Open (Tennis) Recap Sep 15, 2021

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Marc Ernay of 1010 WINS radio in New York and longtime broadcaster with the US Open rejoined the show to discuss this recently completed tournament. There was no shortage of storylines in the 2021 Open. From Naomi Osaka's ouster to Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal's absence. Novak Djokovic's quest for the calendar grand slam to his stunning loss to Daniil Medvedev. Then, there was 18-year-old Emma Raducanu's incredible run from qualifying to the championship without losing a set. Her finals opponent was none other than 19-year-old phenom Leyla Fernandez. Shop Breathe Fum and save 10% with code "SWF" or click www.breathefum.com/swf.

316. The 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Sep 08, 2021

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September 11, 2021, will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. September 11, 2001, is a day that the world completely changed. This podcast is dedicated to the lives lost on that fateful day. Esteemed documentary filmmaker Ross Greenburg directed along with Joe Lavine a new HBO Max documentary entitled, “Extra Innings from 9/11: 20 Years Later.” The film shows a host of powerful stories by nearly 20 different individuals with ﬁrst-hand accounts of 9/11 including former New York Yankees Joe Torre and Bernie Williams and former New York Mets Bobby Valentine, Mike Piazza, John Franco, and Al Leiter, in addition to the personal reflections from family members of first responders and others who lost their lives. The film captures the effects of those tragic events on the lives of the storytellers now 20 years later. Ross is recognized as one of the most innovative producers and best storytellers in television history. He now brings his creativity and vision to a larger audience, and a wider variety of programming opportunities. In 2011, he created Ross Greenburg Productions after a 33-year career at HBO. He served as Vice President and Executive Producer of HBO Sports from 1985-1990, Senior Vice President and Executive Producer from 1990-2000, and then President of HBO Sports from 2000-2011. Shop Breathe Fum and save 10% with code "SWF" or click www.breathefum.com/swf.

315. Bob Ley Sep 01, 2021

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Former ESPN anchor and host Bob Ley joined the podcast this week. Ley joined ESPN for the launch of the network in 1979 and was the longest-tenured on-air employee of the network until his retirement in 2019. Ley is a multiple Emmy Award winner. He hosted World Cups, created Outside the Lines, and was one of the first-ever Sportscenter anchors. Today, Bob Ley serves on the board of regents for Seton Hall University. In the podcast, he talks about his time at ESPN, and how the network and sports media have changed. Follow Bob Ley @BobLeyESPN.

314. Meet Fort Myers' "Miller and Moulton" Aug 25, 2021

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Who are Mark Miller and David Moulton? They are two of the most underrated sports radio hosts in the country, and for nearly 15 years hosted two successful radio shows in Fort Myers, Florida. Recently, their second show came to an abrupt end. In the episode, Miller and Moulton explain their backgrounds and give brief histories of their careers. They also explain what a unique market Fort Myers is. They also address the toxicity in social media, and how sports get mixed with politics during the pandemic. They also discuss the future of the Tampa Bay Rays, how Fort Myers differs as a sports town from cross-state Miami, and their history and affinity for the sport of hockey. Follow David @TheDavidMoulton and Mark @ThatMark Miller on Twitter. Check out millerandmoulton.com for their next moves.

313. Washington Post Columnist Jerry Brewer Aug 18, 2021

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National Sports Columnist Jerry Brewer of the Washington Post joined the show to cover a variety of topics. The longtime columnist is at the Post after stops in Philadelphia, Orlando, Louisville, and Seattle. The beginning of the show discussed Brewer's thoughts on the state of sports journalism. Then, the topics ranged from Covid-19's involvement in sports to mental health in the sports world. They discussed the contrast between the issues facing tennis star Naomi Osaka and gymnastics star Simone Biles. They also discuss the relationship today's athletes have with the media and their own social media. Follow Jerry Brewer on social media @JerryBrewer.

312. Sports News and Headlines (August 2020) w/BJ Schecter Aug 11, 2021

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This episode covers various sports headlines including the start of the 2021 NFL and college football seasons, post-analysis of the recently completed Tokyo Olympics, and the upcoming collective bargaining talks between Major League Baseball and the Players' Union as well as the well-documented decline in popularity of the National Pastime. BJ Schecter is a former editor and publisher at Baseball America and Sports Illustrated. He currently works for 3 Step Sports designed a new multimedia strategy for youth sports.

311. Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka Discussion w/Kavitha Davidson Aug 04, 2021

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A major story at the Tokyo Olympics was the withdrawal of gymnastics icon Simone Biles from four individual finals at the Tokyo Olympics -- the all-around individual competition, vault, uneven bars, and floor exercise -- after withdrawing during the women's team final, citing mental health concerns. She did return for the balance beam final, in which she claimed her second bronze medal in the discipline after her bronze at the 2016 Rio Games. Kavitha Davidson, Sports and Culture writer at the Athletic, joined the show to discuss these topics. She elaborately explained how mental health and sports are a topic that should be focused on. The conversation also included tennis star Naomi Osaka, who has her own issues that are not directly comparisons to Biles, yet something that should be respected as she continues her career. Davison is also the host of a podcast called Culture Calculus. Find her online @kavithadavidson.

310. Five-Time Olympian McLain Ward Jul 28, 2021

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McLain Ward is a three-time Olympic medalist. He joined the podcast from Germany where he was training for the Tokyo Olympics with his horse, Contagious. Ward is a longtime friend of Seth's, and the episode focuses on the struggle of dealing with the postponement of the Olympics last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He also discussed the massive operation to get the horses ready to travel across the world. Plus, he discussed the makeup of the equestrian and his teammates Laura Kraut, Kent Farrington, and newcomer Jessica Springsteen, who is the daughter of Bruce Springsteen. This conversation dove deep into the Olympic spirit, and the idea that for so many competitors, the opportunity is so fleeting. Ward also humbly discussed his legacy as one of his sports greatest champions. Follow McLain Ward on Facebook or Instagram @ mclainward.official.

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