This episode continues the tradition of being the last episode of the calendar year 2024. Since 2017, Scott Seidenberg has joined this final episode. The title says it all. “2 Jews Hanging Out on Christmas Day” was born out of necessity when the show first started having sponsors. Now, Scott rejoins the show every year to lament the year and talk about the goings-on in the sports world. With his 7th appearance, Scott has supplanted LaTroy Hawkins as having been on the most of anyone in the nearly 500 episodes of this podcast. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from everyone involved in Sports w/Friends. See you in 2025!

Former MLB Outfielder Johnny Damon played in the big leagues from 1995-2012. He came up with the Kansas City Royals and after a short stint with the Oakland A's, Damon signed a four-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. During his Red Sox tenure, he participated in the iconic ALCS between the Red Sox and the New York Yankees in 2003 and 2004. He also was a part of the '04 World Series championship, erasing the team's 86-year-old “Curse of the Bambino.” In 2006, he signed a free-agent contract with the archrival Yankees, ultimately winning his second World Series championship in 2009. In this episode, Damon discusses a new venture he's involved in with a new sports drink entitled “A-Game.” He also explains the process of leaving Boston for New York and how the Red Sox didn't offer him a contract. He also explains in detail the impact of former teammate Cory Lidle's untimely death from a plane crash in 2006 had on his life and career. He also talked about the 2005 movie “Fever Pitch,” and the impact that had on the 2004 team, and the fandom that followed it. Finally, he discusses the changes he sees in baseball since his playing career, including the recent mega-contract that Juan Soto signed with the Mets. For more information about A-Game: https://drinkagame.com/

Kevin Brown recently completed his 6th season calling Orioles games on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN). Brown is a graduate of Syracuse University and worked in Syracuse with the AAA-baseball team, the Syracuse Chiefs. He is also a play-by-play announcer for ESPN. In this episode, Brown tells the story of his ascension to his current position with the O's. He also addressed the controversy last year where he was removed from the booth for a short time and the outpouring of support from the baseball, broadcast, and fan community. He also talked about the unique brethren Syracuse alums are in the broadcast industry, and comments on the various Cuse alums in the baseball broadcast industry.

In December 2022, the National Football League announced that its Sunday Ticket package, which had been on DirecTV for decades, had signed a 7-year agreement with Google to put the package on YouTube TV and YouTube Premium Channels. The new Sunday Ticket deal could be worth as much as $2.5 billion annually, including payments from YouTube and separate agreements to license the package to businesses including bars and restaurants. RedZone, a popular feature that allows fans to monitor Sunday games when teams get within scoring range, will no longer be available on DirecTV, but the N.F.L. will continue producing its own version of the broadcast. Tom Richardson is SVP of Strategy and Business Development for Mercury Intermedia, a leading cross-platform application development company with clients such as Comcast, Red Bull Media, and TED. He also is a professor at Columbia University's Sports Management Graduate Department teaching Digital Sports Media and Marketing. Follow Tom on social media at @ConvergenceTR.

On Monday, January 2nd, 2023, the Buffalo Bills played the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. After a tackle of receiver Tee Higgins during the 1st quarter, Bills Safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and had to be administered CPR on the field. Hamlin was eventually revived and then taken in an ambulance to a local hospital. The game was eventually suspended. The NFL said in a statement Tuesday afternoon that the game will not be resumed this week and that no decision has been made regarding playing the remainder of it at a later date. David Moulton is a broadcaster on the Florida Sports Network. He is also a spotter/statistician for Troy Aikman on the Monday Night Football broadcast. Moulton was in the booth when Hamlin went down. He joined the show to provide an eyewitness account of what he saw, what he had access to, and the feel in the stadium while the whole event was happening. Follow David Moulton on social media @THEDavidMoulton.

It has been five years since Scott Seidenberg, now a Sportsbetting host/Pro at Pregame.com joins the show. Back in 2018, the show was supposed to be posted on Christmas Day, and there was no episode ready to go. Enter Scott, as he and Seth and many other people who do not celebrate Christmas usually spend it eating Chinese food and watching sports and cartoons. That year, they got together and talked about the year in sports. Then, in 2019, they did it again. Now, as 2022 comes to a close, Scott rejoins the show to talk about a potpourri of sports topics, including the recent deal between the NFL and YouTube about the Sunday Ticket. They also discussed the early success of Seths hockey team, the New Jersey Devils, the 2022 World Cup, its impact on soccer in the US, player contracts in sports, and much more. Follow Scott on social media @Scottsonair.

For 14 seasons, Scott Hanson has hosted the NFL Red Zone, presented by NFL Network. A longtime TV sportscaster, Hanson joined NFL Network in 2006. In 2009, the NFL launched its own Red Zone channel, a counterpart of DirecTVs version that comes as part of the Sunday Ticket Package. That Red Zone is hosted by two-time Sports with Friends guest Andrew Siciliano. Ironically, Hanson is also a graduate of Syracuse University. In this episode, he discusses the evolution of the show he hosts, and how the NFL has done a big job of airing this channel on a number of cable outlets and streaming services, outside of DirecTV. He talks about what goes into the broadcast and gives great details on what it takes on an NFL Sunday to put that show together. Hanson also gives his preferences for the number of games during a show, and how there is always at least one wild finish. Seth began watching the NFL Red Zone via Hulu in 2021 and explains how it has impacted his football viewership. Seth also thinks he met Scott as a freshman when Hanson was a senior. Follow Scott Hanson on social media @ScottHanson.

Two major off-the-field sports stories broke, and this episode focuses on both. In Qatar, noted US Soccer Journalist Grant Wahl died in the press box of a World Cup Quarterfinal match. Days prior, 2-time US Gold Medalist and WNBA Superstar Britney Griner was released into US Custody by Russian authorities in a prisoner swap between the US and Russia. This episode is divided into two halves. First, Sports Media reporter Richard Deitsch from the Athletic joins the show to discuss the passing of Wahl. Deitsch and Wahl were colleagues at Sports Illustrated for years. Deitsch addresses questions surrounding Wahls shocking death and eloquently discusses Wahls incredible journalism career. Then, T.J. Quinn, an investigative reporter for ESPN, joins the show for his fourth appearance. Quinn has been at the forefront of the coverage of Griner in Russia from her arrest to her recent release. Quinn talked extensively about Griners case in Episode 359 of the podcast. He discussed his career in Episode 244 and his bout with Long Covid in Episode 319. In this episode, Quinn details the terms of the swap of Griner for a Russian arms dealer. He also talks extensively about US Marine Paul Whelan, who is still in a Russian prison. T.J. addresses many controversies that have surrounded the political ramifications of her release.

Longtime Atlanta talk show host Carl Dukes has known Seth for nearly two decades. Their connection in friendship is due to the friendship with the late Darryl Hamilton. Dukes currently hosts “Dukes and Bell” on 92.9 The Game in Atlanta, Georgia. He also hosts a weekend show nationally on CBS Sports Radio. Dukes was working in Houston when Stayin Hot with Seth & Bone was on MLB Radio. He was a regular contributor, and after Darryls passing in 2015 (which lead in part to the creation of this podcast, something that is explained in the opening of this episode), Carl and Seth bonded over the loss of their great friend. In this episode, they tell the stories of how they got connected, and then discussed the unique intersection of sports and politics going on in Atlanta, Georgia. They discuss former Senator and Atlanta Dream owner Kelly Loeffler, to current Senate candidate and Georgia football star Herschel Walker. They also discussed where Dukes feels sports radio is headed in the future… Follow Carl Dukes on social media @putemupcdukes.

Jonathan Zaslow was a radio host in South Florida for nearly two decades. He was a host on 790-The Ticket, and then 560-WQAM. For 12 years, he was the pre/post-game host of the Miami Heat. In 2022, Zaslow was let go by Audacy, the company that owns both radio stations. The Ticket is no longer a sports radio station. Zaslow has recently reinvented himself, starting a podcast, “The Zaslow Show 2.0.” In this episode, Zaslow discusses his South Florida upbringing and his passion for the local teams. He talks about the stigma Miami has as a sports market. He also discusses the ascension of the Miami Dolphins, the popularity of the Miami Heat, and the plight of the Miami Marlins. All local teams are covered. Follow Jonathan Zaslow on social media @ZaslowShow.

The World Cup is arguably the largest sports event on the calendar. In November/December 2022, the nation of Qatar is hosting the World Cup. It was moved to November from the summer due to the extreme heat in the area. There has been much controversy surrounding the host country. Human rights issues and corruption have plagued this event. Tab Ramos is an announcer for this World Cup for NBC/Universal. While FOX is the World Cup Broadcaster, NBCs Telemundo and Peacock Streaming Service is offering the Spanish-language broadcast, of which Ramos is a commentator. Over his thirteen-year professional career, Ramos played as a midfielder in Spain, Mexico, and the United States. The first player to sign with Major League Soccer, he spent the last seven years of his career with the MetroStars. He featured in three World Cups and was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2005. In this episode, Ramos addresses the World Cup being in Qatar, specifically the interruption of professional seasons in various domestic leagues, including the Premier League and Bundesliga. Ramos also addresses whether Qatar is pronounced cutt-er or KAH-TAR. Follow Tab on social media @RamosTab.

Introducing: Men in Blazers Men in Blazers is North America's No. 1 Soccer Podcast. Hosts Roger Bennett, Michael Davies, and a slew of athletes and celebrity guests bring you daily coverage of the month-long, soccer-themed bar mitzvah that is the World Cup. Celebrate every goal, moment of transcendent human wonder, and ill-judged neck tattoo with us. Soccer's Coming Home. Follow MEN IN BLAZERS wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app. bit.ly/mib-spw

After Kyrie Irving was suspended by the Brooklyn Nets for posting a link to a film filled with antisemitic tropes, the topic of prejudice, antisemitism, and racism has come to the forefront of sports discussion. Irving has been suspended and at the time of this podcast has not returned to the team. Antisemitism has been on the rise, with a recent FBI warning on various New Jersey synagogues. This episode does not strictly focus on Judaism but rather prejudice towards all minorities, which is uncalled for. Rabbi David Vaisberg joined the show to discuss the issue, and react to the film Irving posted, as well as the damage that social media can do. Vaisberg is a Rabbi at Temple B'Nai Abraham in Livingston, New Jersey.

In 2024, longtime New York Yankees radio announcer John Sterling announced his abrupt retirement, effective immediately. With three-quarters of the season left, the Yankees decided to split the play-by-play duties among three broadcasters. Emmanuel Berbari is one of the three and called dozens of games this season. Sterling announced that he was returning to the booth for the final week of the regular season and playoffs through the potential World Series. Berbari is the youngest of the three broadcasters. In this episode, he explains his background calling games for Siena and filling it on WFAN radio. He was assigned Yankee post-game shows, and last season was given the opportunity to call three Yankees games in Pittsburgh. He explained how he was chosen, and offered insight as to the future for himself and the Yankees booth.

Throughout the 7-year history of Sports with Friends, there have been many Syracuse University alums on the show. Bill Spaulding is one of those alums. He was recently named the newest television voice of the New Jersey Devils on MSG Network. Spaulding most recently served as a play-by-play broadcaster for college hockey on NBC Sports and college football on ESPN. While at NBC Sports, he also worked on four Olympic Games and two Paralympic Games, covering events such as track and field, speed skating, ski jumping and more. In this episode, Bill speaks in detail about his emergence as a young broadcaster from Syracuse, and then the story of getting hired by MSG and working with Ken Daneyko and the rest of the MSG/Devils crew. The beginning of this episode is a tribute to former NHL player/broadcaster Peter McNab, who died at the age of 70 aftger a battle with cancer. McNab was profiled recently on Sports with Friends (Episode 362) and there were plans to have him on again. Follow Bill Spaulding on social media @billspaulding.

There are few moments in sports more thrilling, compelling, or inspiring than a comeback story. From the resurgence of a sports figure to a team that defies the odds for an unexpected win, to someone who never quite made it, finally getting their shot, these stories are the lifeblood of sports. Nobody knows this more than former NFL star linebacker, Ryan Shazier who scratched and clawed his way back from paralysis after a devastating on-field hit, to walk back on a football field just a few years later under his own power. It's the stuff movies are made of… and now it's the stuff Don't Call it a Comeback will bring you each week. Don't Call it a Comeback will spotlight the biggest sports comeback story of the week and dive deep into every aspect of what makes each tale more incredible than the last. Hosted by Ryan Shazier and his pal, TV writer, radio personality, and sports superfan, Dave Dameshek, they'll shout out the underdogs, Cinderellas, unlikely heroes, and surprising achievements all across the sports landscape and explore the highs, lows, and hurdles each subject faced on their triumphant comeback journey. Listen to Don't Call it a Comeback: wondery.fm/SWF_DCIAC

New York Times Best-Selling Author Jeff Pearlman makes his 3rd appearance on the podcast to discuss his 10th and latest book, “The Last Folk Hero, The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson.” Bo Jackson has been labeled as the best athlete ever. He played two sports professionally, Major League Baseball as an all-star outfielder and the National Football League as an all-pro running back. He was internationally known for the “Bo Knows” ad campaign for Nike. Still, Pearlman explained the process of writing the book, where he interviewed over 700 people. Order “The Last Folk Hero” Here: https://a.co/2omxy2k Pearlman has previously been on the podcast for his book on the USFL (Episode 165) and again when the HBO Series “Winning Time” based on his book on the LA Lakers premiered. Follow him on social media @jeffpearlman.

In the late 1970s, no book turned baseball on its ear more than the Bronx Zoo, written by then-current Yankee reliever Sparky Lyle. That book was co-written by longtime author and baseball historian Peter Golenbock. Golenbock has written more than sixty books, including ten New York Times best sellers. In addition to the Bronx Zoo, his best-selling books on baseball include Dynasty: The New York Yankees, 1949-1964; Bums: An Oral History of the Brooklyn Dodgers; Balls (with Graig Nettles); Amazin': The Miraculous History of New York's Most Beloved Baseball Team; Idiot: Beating “The Curse” and Enjoying the Game of Life (with Johnny Damon), and Valentine's Way (With Bobby Valentine). His newest book is called Whispers of the Gods is his newest book, where he relays his conversations with stars from baseball's past, including Roger Maris and Ted Williams. In this episode, he continues to share his expert insights into what he considers the sport to still be America's favorite pastime, especially during the current playoff season. Golenbock discusses the recent Aaron Judge home run chase, his belief that Barry Bonds is the true home run champion, and why he always rooted for an American League team.

Longtime play-by-play announcer Paul Olden is currently the public address announcer for the new Yankee Stadium. He's been the only PA announcer since the new Stadium opened in 2009. His storied career started in southern California. Over the years he has called games for ESPN, the then-Cleveland Indians, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the New York Yankees, New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams, UCLA Bruins, and even more. He was a WFAN sports anchor when Seth Everett was an intern at the station in the summer of 1994. They were together when calls started coming in about a possible OJ Simpson murder case. He also was the reporter who interviewed Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda and infamously asked what he thought of Dave Kingman's performance. He is also an avid photographer and went back to school in his 50s. This episode was recorded before Game 5 of the 2022 American League Division Series between the Yankees and Cleveland Guardians.

Longtime Seattle Times reporter Geoff Baker joined the podcast. He has a new book due out in November entitled, “Rising From the Deep: The Seattle Kraken, a Tenacious Push for Expansion, and the Emerald City's Sports Revival” https://tinyurl.com/2rw3w2j3. In the book, he chronicles the origin of the newest NHL franchise. The story behind the Kraken's arrival is deep-rooted in Seattle sports history, beginning with the departure in 2008 of the Seattle SuperSonics. The Kraken lead to the remodeling of Key Arena into the new Climate Pledge Arena. Still, Covid-19 and construction delays made it difficult for the Kraken to get off the ground. Baker explains the whole process and discusses how the Kraken may be a pawn in Seattle's real goal to return the Sonics back to the Pacific Northwest. Follow Geoff Baker on social media @GeoffBakerTIMES.

Recorded on the campus of Syracuse University in October 2022, former play-by-play announcer Dave Cohen joined the show. “Coney Island Dave” (a nickname given to him by his dear friend Bob Costas) was the TV voice of the New York Yankees from 1995-1996. He was also the TV voice of the then-Washington Bullets and the original host of Mets Extra. Dave was an original play-by-play announcer for ESPN in 1979. He called Syracuse Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse during the 1980s for a cable outlet called Super Sports. In this episode, Cohen discusses how his career was a combination of being in the right place at the right time. He won an Emmy award for his commentary during Dwight Gooden's 1996 no-hitter. He discussed the strategy of giving Syracuse broadcasts to new cable networks across the country on tape delay and the impact that had on the athletic programs during the 1980s.

Former Tennis player turned broadcaster Cliff Drysdale is this week's guest. Drysdale was a highly ranked professional player in the 1960s and early 1970s. Then, when ESPN started in 1979, Drysdale became a tennis announcer. He evolved into a strong play-by-play announcer and has been with the network since its inception. In 2013, he was elected into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. In this episode, Drysdale talks about his transition to the booth from the court. He also discussed what ESPN was like when it was from a fledgling startup to the juggernaut it has become. He also discussed some of the mechanics of tennis and weighs in on the debate of 2 out of 3 vs. 3 out of 5 sets being more entertaining. He also discussed some key players on the tour including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, Ash Barty, Nick Kyrgios, Victoria Azarenka, and many more.

Chris Rose has been on national television for decades. He is now with NFL Network and has been since 2012. He has now joined Jomboy Media hosting podcasts for the company. They include The Chris Rose Rotation https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chris-rose-rotation-mlb-players-podcast/id1555532184, which with a rotating cast of current major-league players co-hosting — Miguel Rojas, Tyler Glasnow, Steven Brault, Archie Bradley, Lucas Giolito and Trevor May. He also hosts a daily video show with former big leaguer Trevor Plouffe, while continuing his gig with the Discovery show “BattleBots.” In 2020, Rose concluded his 10-year run at MLB Network. In this podcast, he explains how joining Jomboy allowed him to stay involved in baseball. In August 2022, Rose started hosting a national football podcast on Jomboy Media called “The Chris Rose Football Show” with Jets Tight End CJ Uzomah. During the course of this episode, Rose reflects on his career going back to hosting the “Best Damn Sports Show Period,” and his run at FOX Sports. He discusses how baseball in 2022 is filled with interesting characters but the sport has major marketing trouble and the media doesn't cover the stuff fans would enjoy. He also discussed baseball's declining popularity while the NFL's popularity has soared. Follow Chris Rose on social media @ChrisRose.

Bob Glauber has covered the NFL since 1985 and has been Newsday's NFL columnist since 1992. He recently announced his retirement from the daily coverage of the league but will contribute occasional articles and work on book projects. He was selected in 2021 for the Bill Nunn Career Achievement Award by the Pro Football Writers of America and is a three-time winner of the New York State Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Glauber was the President of the PFWA for the 2018-20 seasons. He is the author of two books, “The Forgotten First” and “Guts and Genius.” In this episode, Glauber explains how retirement was entirely his idea and reflects on the four decades of covering the NFL. He explained his favorite players to cover, and how the newspaper business has evolved during his career. This podcast has some great stories, including his coverage of Rex Ryan, whether Eli Manning is a Hall-of-Famer, and advice he received from Carl Banks. Follow Bob on social media @BobGlauber.

Wesley Walker played wide receiver for the New York Jets for 13 seasons from 1977-1989. He was an NFL All-Pro, a 2x Pro Bowl representative, the NFL receiving yards leader in 1978, and a member of the New York Jets Ring of Honor. In this episode, Walker recounted the many highs and lows of his illustrious career. He speaks candidly about making the NFL without vision in one of his eyes. He discusses the passionate fan base the Jets have, and their recent decision to go back to the uniform and logo that Walker helped make famous.

This episode is released one day before the 2022-2023 NFL season commences in Los Angeles. The Rams raise their Super Bowl banner and host the Buffalo Bills. Mark Schlereth played guard in the NFL for 12 seasons (1989–2000) with the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos. He is now a broadcaster for the NFL on FOX coverage and a radio host at The FAN in Denver, Colorado. Seth covered Mark during his two years as a Broncos beat reporter for that same radio station. Only then, Schlereth didn't speak to the media. In this episode, he reminisces of those glory years in Denver, where the Broncos won 2 Super Bowls. In this episode, they also discuss the upcoming NFL season. Topics include the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers quarterback situation, Russell Wilson's arrival in Denver, and the Deshaun Watson situation in Cleveland. Follow Mark Schlereth on social media @markschlereth.

This episode was recorded at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, the site of the US Open Tennis Tournament. Russ Thaler is a broadcaster for Tennis Channel and CBS Sports HQ. During the Open, he calls the World Feed, which is heard globally and also available on ESPN+. Russ was with NBC Sports Network in 2012 when Seth would come on as a baseball insider. This episode is pretty tennis heavy. They discuss the greatness of this era of tennis, and how it might be the best era of tennis in history, which is debated in other sports. Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios, Rafa Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek, and ultimately, Serena Williams were among the topic of discussion. Follow Russ Thaler on social media @RussThaler.

Longtime sports reporter/broadcaster Aditi Kinkhabwala is now with CBS Sports' NFL coverage after 10 years at NFL Network. She also spent time at the Wall Street Journal. Currently, she is also a part of the local Cleveland Browns pre-season TV coverage, where she recently became the only reporter in weeks to interview recently suspended Browns QB Deshaun Watson one-on-one. In this episode, Kinkhabwala explains how important her Indian heritage is for her public persona. She also discusses the incredible popularity the National Football League currently enjoys. She also went into great detail on how the process of getting the Watson interview, and the reaction she saw afterward. Finally, she explains the role social media plays in her very public role. Follow Aditi on social media @AKinkhabwala.

Linda Cohn has hosted more Sportscenter's than anyone else in the history of that network. She joins the show to discuss her new contract, her role at ESPN, and what makes her a great TV anchor. Cohn joined ESPN in 1992, and a few years ago moved to Los Angeles to host the West Coast Sportscenter. When ESPN got the hockey rights back in 2021, Cohn became part of that coverage, including hosting In the Crease on ESPN+. In this episode, she explains her broadcasting origins, from Long Island, NY to Seattle, WA to Bristol, CT. She discusses what she loves about hockey and her issues with baseball. That all is despite her enjoyment of the 2022 Mets season and her adoration of the NY Rangers. This episode is supported by Pristine Auction. Get $10 Off your first item won! Use Code FRIENDS when you sign up at https://www.pristineauction.com/register. Plus, be entered to win a signed Tyreek Hill Mini Helmet in a unique Sports with Friends giveaway.

Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully died on August 2, 2022. He was the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 seasons, beginning in 1950 when the franchise was located in Brooklyn, New York. He retired in 2016. His tenure is the longest of any broadcaster with a single team in professional sports history. He also called nationally televised football and golf for CBS from 1975-1982 and was NBC Sports' lead baseball play-by-play announcer from 1983 to 1989. In this episode, for the first time in 8 years, an interview between Seth and Scully from August 24th, 2014, is presented. That interview was part of the Mets Pre-Game Show on the Mets Radio Network. It has not aired anywhere since its initial broadcast in 2014. Following the Scully interview, National Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch joined the podcast. Rawitch spent 15 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he served as Vice President of Communications, also overseeing the Community Relations department. He joined the Dodgers in 1995 and spent parts of five seasons in the marketing department before moving to Public Relations. He also spent 10 years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and also worked with MLB.COM before landing his current role with the Hall of Fame. With the Dodgers, he worked closely with Scully, sharing his unique insight into the man behind the microphone and his off-air persona. This episode is supported by Pristine Auction. Get $10 Off your first item won! Use Code FRIENDS when you sign up at https://www.pristineauction.com/register. Plus, be entered to win a signed Tyreek Hill Mini Helmet in a unique Sports with Friends giveaway. Vin Scully was 94.

One of Seth's early sports heroes, Peter McNab joins the show to discuss his extensive career. Peter played in the NHL between 1973 and 1987. He played for the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, and ultimately, the New Jersey Devils. There he played for his father Max McNab, who was the team's general manager. Upon his retirement, he moved to the broadcast booth, where he called Devils' games from 1987-1995. Then, he moved to Colorado and became the TV analyst for the Colorado Avalanche since their move from Quebec in 1995. This episode covers his career but focuses on the Devils' stint as well as the early years of the Avalanche. Seth stated he began watching hockey with the Devils' first game, and Peter was instrumental in those formative years. McNab's first season in the booth was the year the Devils made the playoffs for the first time in their history and concluded with their first-ever Stanley Cup Championship. Furthermore, Seth covered the Avalanche from 1996-1998, intersecting with McNab once again. Peter has been battling cancer and has been continuing his role with the Avs 2022 Stanley Cup Championship (which not enough time in the podcast is spent on).

With the recent announcement that USC and UCLA were moving from the PAC-12 to the Big 10, many questions were raised about the future of college football, and subsequently, college sports overall. Andy Staples has covered college football at the Athletic since 2019. He covered college football for Sports Illustrated from 2008-19. He also hosts "The Andy Staples Show,” a podcast available everywhere you can find this episode. He also can be found on Sirius/XM's College Sports Channel. Some questions were raised during this episode: Will other PAC-12 schools follow USC and UCLA? Will the SEC and Big 10 further evolve into super conferences with new revenue streams that other schools will not be able to compete with? Then, how will lower-tier schools and conferences compete in the national landscape? Where does Notre Dame fit into all this? How are streaming services the impetus behind major college conference realignment? Follow Andy on social media @Andy_Staples.

This episode was recorded on July 16-17th, 2022 in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York at the site of the 2022 New York City E-Prix, Rounds 11 and 12 of Season 8 of the Formula-E Championship. Oliver Askew drives He currently competes for the Avalanche Andretti team. He is in his rookie season in Formula E. in the Formula E World Championship for Formula E. He is the 2019 Indy Lights champion. Growing up in Melbourne, Florida, Askew had many options to pursue his driving career. His journey did not take him to NASCAR but rather to this global circuit. Formula-E play-by-play announcer Jack Nicholls, who did Episode 208 of the podcast, rejoined the show to discuss Askew's place as an American in the Formula-E circuit. Also, André Lotterer of the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, who was in Episode 345 of the show, discussed his recent announcement to leave electric racing to return to Endurance racing for Porsche.

In February 2022, WNBA star Britney Griner was arrested and detained in Russia after she was stopped at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport and accused by Russian authorities of having vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage. Last week, Griner told a Moscow court she would like to plead guilty to the charges, saying she had brought the vape cartridges into Russia unintentionally, explaining she had not meant to leave them in her bag. The Biden administration has classified Griner as “wrongfully detained” and American officials believe Russia seized her to use as bargaining chips with the United States. TJ Quinn is an Investigative Reporter/Senior Writer for ESPN. He has been covering the Griner case from the US since shortly after Griner's arrest became public. He has been on Sports with Friends twice previously. Once, to discuss his illustrious career (Episode 244). He also came back on to discuss his battle with Long Covid-19 (Episode 319).

For 20 years, Rob Maaddi covered both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Philadelphia Phillies for the Associated Press. In 2021, he moved to a national role as an NFL writer. Now, as 2022 is close to getting underway, Maaddi is the new lead NFL reporter for the AP. In this episode, Maaddi discusses the differences between covering a team vs. an entire league. He discusses how meaningful relationships are in reporting, and how today's social media makes that problematic. On the NFL front, Maaddi discusses the Russell Wilson trade to Denver, the Deshaun Watson investigation, Nick Foles' legacy, and the new NFL Thursday Night Football package on Amazon Prime. Maaddi authored a book on the Eagles Super Bowl Championship entitled, “Birds of Pray: The Story of the Philadelphia Eagles' Faith, Brotherhood, and Super Bowl Victory.” Follow Rob on social media @RobMaaddi.

In 2024, HBO and MAX released a new four-part docuseries that chronicles the life, career, and scandal of baseball legend Pete Rose. “Charlie Hu$tle & the Matter of Pete Rose” examines all the intricacies of the Pete Rose story. Rose is heavily involved in the documentary but did not have creative control. Instead, the show is a deeply detailed count of all aspects of his betting on baseball, and subsequently being banned for life by the sport. Greg Grunberg is an actor who has been in countless movies and TV shows. He is best known for Heroes and has also been in both Star Wars and Star Trek. He came on the Hall of Justice podcast and mentioned his role as executive producer of the Pete Rose documentary. In this episode, Grunberg tells elaborate stories about the making of the documentary, and how they convinced Pete Rose to take part even when he couldn't control the subject matter. He also gave insight as to how MLB was involved in this film.

Sports business reporter Darren Rovell works for the Action Network, an online gambling website, as well as takes part in collecting and other entrepreneurial ventures. He was one of the first journalists to join Twitter and has amassed 2 million Twitter followers. He successfully held two stints at ESPN and worked for CNBC & the NBC Sports Network in between. In this episode, Rovell explains his desire to be relevant, his start on social media, and his views on the ever-changing sports landscape. He discussed his start in journalism, and how he carved out a niche by covering sports business.

SI.com golf writer Bob Harig rejoined the podcast to discuss the results of the 2022 US Open in Brookline, Mass. At the Open, England's Matt Fitzpatrick won by 1 stroke over Will Zalatoris and Scottie Scheffler for his first major title. The tournament took a turn on a wild 3rd round where the weather wreaked havoc on many scorecards. Overshadowing the conversation surrounding golf is the talk about the new LIV Tournament. Harig discusses the recent slew of golfers who have left the PGA to join LIV and the backlash they face. There is a discussion about the golf communities vilifying the golfers who join, and the moral ramifications of doing so. Harig's new book is entitled Tiger & Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry. Order Tiger & Phil here: https://amzn.to/3vfIaxA Follow Bob on social media: @BobHarig.

For nearly 30 years, Sandy Clough has ruled the sports radio airwaves in the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado. Known for his strong opinions and incredible preparation, Clough has given his opinions first at KOA, and then, at KKFN, The Fan in Denver. He's also done TV and has covered some iconic moments in Denver's sports history. He covered John Elway's entire career and saw the city add two new sports teams, the Colorado Rockies, and the Colorado Avalanche. Clough was a mentor to Seth during the years of 1996 to 1998 when Seth worked for the FAN in Denver. There, they saw the Broncos' first Super Bowl title. In this episode, Clough explains his approach to sports radio. They also discuss Russell Wilson's arrival in Denver, the Avalanche Stanley Cup Playoff Run, and get into a debate on the validity of the LIV Golf controversy. Sandy also explains his reasoning for not having any social media of any kind.

This episode covers various sports business topics with Dan Kaplan, Senior Writer for Sports Business at the Athletic. Kaplan spent 21 years at SportsBusiness Journal, helping create before the magazine even launched the leading industry publication for sports business news. He left in May 2019 to join The Athletic's sports business group. Topics on this show include: 1) NESN recently announced a new standalone streaming app that fans can purchase without a cable subscription. Still, VPNs and other technologies can make the games available without needing to subscribe. (5:01) 2) Team valuations continue to skyrocket even when that team or sport is not thriving. (18:32) 3) LIV Golf launches this weekend. Will the PGA ban players who participate? Will Golfers and/or fans stay away because it is funded by Saudi Arabian interests? (25:49) Follow Dan Kaplan on social media @KaplanSportsBiz.

Recently retired longtime WFAN Mets reporter Ed Coleman was honored by the New York Mets on Saturday, May 28th, 2022 for his over 20 years hosting Mets pre and post-game shows on WFAN and WCBS. Coleman began covering the Mets for WFAN in 1993, before retiring this offseason. “Eddie C” is an original member of WFAN since its inception in July 1987. He served as a talk show host (notably with both Dave Sims and Mike Francesa) before transitioning to the Mets beat. In this episode, Coleman explained his recent decision to retire from covering the Mets. He reveled in the stories from his time at both Shea Stadium and Citi Field. He also talked about the changes he's seen firsthand in the game of baseball. Overall, Ed talked about the many managers he covered, and so many of the players he dealt with during his time with the Mets.

Ken Daneyko is the New Jersey Devils franchise leader in games played and penalty minutes. He was drafted before the team that moved from Colorado had a name. Now, he is a broadcaster for Devils telecasts on MSG Network as well as an analyst for NHL Network. He is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion and had his #3 retired by the franchise. In this episode, he talked in great detail about his transition from playing to being a broadcaster. He discussed the 2003 Stanley Cup Game 7 victory, which turned out to be his last game. He also talked about the rivalries he loved, the passion he still has for the game, and his relationship with Devils fans. Daneyko also addressed his partner on Devils games Steve Cangialosi stepping down after the 21-22 season. He also gave insight on the ceiling for young phenom Jack Hughes, on just how good the young superstar can actually be. Follow Mr. Devil on social media @KenDaneykoMSG.

Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is the latest Hall of Famer to join this show. McGrady is a seven-time NBA All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selection, two-time NBA scoring champion, and winner of the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2001. He is the brainchild and founder of the all-new Ones Basketball League. The OBL has seven events in 2022 that will take place in Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, and Los Angeles). For more info, go to oblhoops.com. In this episode, McGrady discussed his incredible NBA career. He also recalled his decision to forego college and whether that decision would be different if the NIL and Transfer Portal existed in college basketball. He also broke down the changes in basketball since his playing days, and how the reliance on the 3-point basket impacts the overall entertainment value of the sport. He also talked about the legacy of LeBron James during his own remarkable career. Follow Tracy on Twitter @Tmac_213.

Iconic Seattle radio host Dave Grosby joined the show for milestone episode #350. Groz came on the John Clayton Tribute episode (Ep. 343) but rejoins the show to discuss his outstanding career. Grosby, along with former radio partner Mike Gastineau, will be honored in late May 2022 with the Keith Jackson Media Excellence Awards at the Seattle Sports Commissions upcoming ceremony. Groz moved to Seattle in 1991 and had long stints with both Sportsradio KJR and 710 ESPN (KIRO). On KJR, he hosted with Gastineau the show “Groz w/Gas” which was a hysterical, fun, sports show that aired daily on KJR. In this episode, Groz discusses his various stops in media before arriving in Seattle. He discusses the Seahawks recent trade of Russell Wilson, the impact of the Seattle Sounders MLS team, and the saga of the Seattle SuperSonics departing for Oklahoma City. Groz notably does not want another NBA team in the Emerald City. He also describes his various health issues.

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.

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.

As the 2024 NFL season has begun, questions are being answered about who the best and worst teams will be. This episode focuses on the financial value of the 32 NFL teams. Michael Ozanian makes his second appearance on the podcast after he released the valuations on the new CNBC Sport platform. Ozanian is the Senior Sports Reporter for CNBC, based at the network's Global Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. He is a lead reporter for CNBC's business of sports vertical, CNBC Sport. Ozanian focuses on the intersection of sports and money and provides his unique rankings of the most valuable sports leagues and teams. He reports on breaking news, insights, and analysis of the inner workings of the sports industry across all CNBC platforms. Before CNBC, Ozanian was with Forbes where he began in the statistics department in the mid-1980s and later transitioned into writing about high-priced stocks. He was the co-host of Forbes SportsMoney, a four-time Emmy Award-winning television show on the YES Network. In 2016, he made his first appearance on the podcast, Episode 64. Eight years and a new title later, he returned to the show. Check out CNBC Sport at https://www.cnbc.com/sports/.

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.

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.

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.