Smarterfan Podcast

This week, [Tommy John], [Teofimo Lopez] and [Claressa Shields] cover [Players and Money]..... we will discuss the long and illustrious career of Tommy John, what's going on with Anthony Richardson and the Colts, with his lack of success, a 400 lb lineman in the NFL that didn't make the grade, Jimmy Horn and his success, grass vs turf in the stadiums, and how it affects a players health, rookies spending vs saving their money, Lopez beating Romero for the Welterweight title, the fiasco with the Fury, Joshua fight, the sparkling career on Claressa Shields, Tyler Reddick turning it around, and...

This week, [Oscar Robertson], [Mike D'Antoni] and [Tommy John] cover [Billionaires, Honest vs Dishonest]..... we will discuss the amazing career of Oscar Robertson, and his imprint on the sport, how Apollo bought ownership of Pickleball, the Yankees lack of offense, and how it could cost them in the long run, the status of the Mets, the sad passing of Tommy John, the namesake of the famous surgery, sports tech. and billionaires, what's going on with Mark Walter, and the NBA HOF class of 26, with the spotlight on Mike D'Antoni, and Doc Rivers Topics discussed:

This week, [Babe Didrikson], [Roger Craig] and [Russell Westbrook] cover [Billionaires]..... we will discuss the illustrious career of Babe Didrikson, and her impact, the board room as it relates to the sale of the Lakers, how people become billionaires, the value of the Cowboys, the alienation of the fans, the retirement of Russell westbrook, and his accomplishments, the NFL HOF class of 2026, Drew Brees being a 1st ballot inductee, Larry Fitzgerald staying with the Cardinals, Adam Viniteri being only the 3rd kicker in the HOF, the bittersweet induction of Roger Craig, the sports that we grew up with, and...

This week, [Moe Berg], [Tarik Skubal] and [LeBron] cover [The Global Game]..... we will discuss the intriguing career of Moe Berg, the NIL getting refined and the potential impact good or bad, how streaming is making its mark, the Dodgers getting Tarik Skubal, and some of the transactions at the trade deadline, the possible reasons LeBron went to Philly, the Yankees lack of planning IMO, the pennant race as it stands at this point, the implementation of the screen to eyeball concept, the value of the digital library, the proposal to sell off part of the World Cup, the...

This week, [Jerome Brown], [Jalen Brown] and [Brody Bumila] cover [Sports Business]..... we will discuss the tragically short life of Jerome Brown, the matter of who controls the money, and how Jalen Brown has navigated his career, and who got the better of the deal between the Celtics and Sixers, FIFA considering going to 64 games in the next World Cup, the fight that broke out after Spain beat Argentina, Yamal and Messi embracing after the game, ownership vs renting, the shakeup at ESPN, teams being bought and sold for huge amounts, the lack of commitment to winning, pitching phenom...

This week, [Henry Armstrong], [Messi] and [Lumine Yamal] cover [The Athletes of Cape Verde]..... we will discuss the amazing career of Henry Armstrong, the athletes of Cape Verde and their contributions to the sporting world, the World Cup match for 3rd place between France and England, Mbappe' winning the Golden Boot, the epic match between Argentina and Spain, the question of Messi's future, and Messi meeting a future star and opponent when he was a baby, the NFL suspending a Cardinals executive for gambling, Chris Johnson being diagnosed with ALS, and the Titans inducting him into their ring of...

This week, [Eddie Feighn] [ Wemby ] and [Vinod Khosla] cover [The Fans Being Monetized]..... we will discuss the career of Eddie Feighner, and his impact on softball with his ensemble, how fans are being monetized, and how the athletes are underpaid, the final 4 in the World Cup, and the controversy involving some of the quarter final games, Pro teams as an investment, the sale of the Seattle Seahawks, Baker Mayfield and his contract issues with Tampa Bay, and how he wants to be paid like Joe Burrow, and John Riggins getting his number retired by the Commanders Topics discussed:

This week, [Tyler Adams], [Balogun] and [Ronaldo] cover [Owners and Profits]..... we will discuss the soccer career of Tyler Adams, a local guy from Dutchess County NY, the way owners are making money whether their teams win or lose, and how the players are missing out, how Cape Verde put up a good fight against Argentina, and eventually lost, and how athletes can monetize their efforts, Balogun getting a Red Card, and how the US team lost to Belgium, Argentina beating Egypt, Ronaldo bidding farewell, the hidden economy of an NBA championship, and the state of the Yankees and...

This week, [Mbappe], [Messi] and [Haaland] cover [The Underdogs]..... we will discuss the elimination round of the World Cup, that saw Canada be the 1st team to advance, Germany get upset by 34th ranked Paraguay, the anticipation of the US playing Bosnia-Herzegovina, the emergence of the African teams, and the surprising debut of Cape Verde Topics discussed:

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This week, [Grant Fuhr], [Malcolm Koonce] and [Ricky Waters] cover [Player Personas]..... we will discuss the illustrious career of Grant Fuhr, players and their personas, and the balancing act that they have to endure, the cost of success, and the affect it has on an athlete and his family, Ricky Waters and his family experiences, the 3rd annual Malcolm Koonce Youth Football Camp and the positive affects on the community, the mental health side of a players career coming to an end, and athletes that have their own medical staffs Topics discussed:

This week, [Royce Jones], [Chris Peters] and [Malcolm Koonce] cover [The Mental Health Aspect]..... we will discuss our day at the Malcolm Koonce Youth Football Camp, going to the Yankee game, and we will delve into an issue that we have explored before in the mental health aspects of college sports, with a sports Psychologist, and a sports Psychiatrist, we discuss the stress and pressure that athletes experience, sometimes with fatal results, and the enlightened observations and input that these professionals discuss Topics discussed:

This week, [Wemby], [Karl Anthony Towns] and [Jalen Brunson] cover [The Knicks Victory]..... we will discuss the World Cup that kicked off this past week, our interview with Kurt Tha Magnificent about the Knicks series with the Spurs, the money aspects of the games, the celebrities in attendance, KAT and his role in the series, and what it means to him and NY, the team effort that was involved, and the heart of a Lion that willed them to victory Topics discussed:

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This week, [Craig Morton], [Brian Flores] and [Nick Saban] cover [NIL]..... we will discuss the career of Craig Morton, the situation with Brian Flores and his lawsuit, the NBA Finals and how it has been playing out so far, Nick Saban and his views on NIL, and how they're trying to modify it, George Pickens and his situation with the Cowboys, the Rams getting Myles Garrett and it getting the attention of Aaron Donald, who may consider coming out of retirement, and Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter becoming part owners in the NFL Topics discussed:

This week, [Jalen Brunson], [Karl Anthony Towns] and [Wemby] cover [Can the Knicks bring home the Title]..... my guest and I will discuss the upcoming NBA finals between the Knicks and the Spurs, and all of the intangibles involved with the matchups and strategies, along with our predictions Topics discussed:

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This week, we will discuss [Kyle Busch], [Daniel Suarez] and [Barry Bonds] cover [Sports Being a Tech Driven Economy]..... the excitement of being at the Coca-Cola 600, Barry Bonds and how he was taught by his father Bobby, the intangibles that analytics cant'measure, the Knicks rolling over Cleveland and going to the finals, the series between the Spurs and OKC turning into a dogfight, key injuries that could be a factor, fans being allowed to watch the Knicks at the Garden when they're on the road, is this the last hurrah for james Harden? sports being a tech driven economy...

This week, [Brad Park], [Don Mattingly] and [Phil Esposito] cover [The Owners vs The Fans]..... we will discuss the career of Brad Park, the average fan being priced out of the market, the NFL game expanding to Europe, the fan experience going by the wayside, the Yankees losing to the Mets in the subway series Pt. 1, the negotiations between MLB and the players association, the arguments for both sides, and the imminent lockout, the streaming issues, that beset the sports fan, the way Cleveland destroyed the Pistons, to move onto the conference finals against the Knicks, and the Hockey...

This week, [Karl Anthony Towns], [Joel Embiid] and [Royce Jones] cover [Student Atletes & Mental Health]..... we will discuss the Knicks sweeping the Sixers, as well as the rest of the teams in the playoffs, with the Knicks awaiting the winner of the Pistons/Cavs series, the Lakers on the brink, and the tough series between the Spurs and T-Wolves, we will interview therapist Royce Jones on the aspects of student athletes and mental health, with a behind the scenes look at NIL and how it affects a young athletes self - worth, the aspect of these athletes also being...

This week, [Fritz Pollard], [A.J. Williams] and [Joel Embiid] cover [NIL, The Pleasure & The Pain]..... we will discuss the life of Fritz Pollard, and his historical status as a pioneer in pro football, A.J. Williams becoming a millionaire while still in high school, and the aspects that come with it, the history making comebacks in the NBA playoffs, the upcoming showdowns in the 2nd round, and the predictions, the prospect of NIL replacing the AAU, the gambling issue still being a factor, Mark Cuban and the Mavericks ownership, Ed O'Bannon and his impact on player compensation, the...

This week, [Charley Pride], [Shedeur Sanders] and [Tyler Riddick] cover [The inner workings of the draft]..... we will discuss Charley Pride and his experiences in the Negro Leagues, as well as his stints in the Minor Leagues, and his rise as a Country Music star, the inner workings of the NFL draft, as well as the politics involved, the picks of the Giants, Jets, and Cowboys, the Combine, and its impact, Deshawn Watson and Shedeur co-existing in Cleveland, Tyler Riddick continuing his quest towards the championship, and Bubba Wallace making his mark as well Topics discussed:

This week, [Marty Glickman], [Torry Holt] and [Victor Wembanyama] cover [Athletes & The Media]..... we will discuss the incredible career of Marty Glickman, and his influence on future broadcasters, Torry Holt, and why he should be in the HOF, the NBA playoffs, and the hard fought win by the Knicks, the Celtics dominance over the Sixers, the surprising win by the Magic over the Pistons, and the dominance of Victor Wembanyama over the Trailblazers, the taxing of athletes in states other than the one they live and work in, the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals, and the impact...

This week, [Kenichi Zenimura], [Biz Mackey] and [Andy Cooper] cover [The ambassadors of the game]..... we will discuss the extraordinary career of Kenichi Zenimura in the baseball world, women's sports and the billion dollar market, and how they're being overlooked, the transactions in the WNBA, Kurt The Magnificent gives his take on the NBA playoffs and breaks it down, and the early missteps of the Yankees, and their lack of fire Topics discussed:

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This week, [Pop Gates], [Lauren Betts] and [Angel Reese] cover [Athletes, Money, & Health]..... we will discuss the long and illustrious career of Pop Gates, the disparity between the owners and the athletes as far as wealth, the health issues of athletes, the crazy Final 4 and the championships, with surprising results, Angel Reese getting traded to the Atlanta Dream, the politics involving the NFL HOF, and the NHL playoff picture Topics discussed:

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This week, [Charlie Berry], [Odell Beckham] and [Hannah Hidalgo] cover [Monetizing Stadiums]..... we will discuss the multi-faceted career of Charlie Berry, the stadiums and the way they're designed to make money all year round, and how the little guy gets pushed aside, the epic game between UConn and Duke on the men's side, the blowouts by the other teams, the UConn women rolling along, the record setting season of Hannah Hidalgo, Odell Beckham trying to make a comeback, the situation with Joe Burrow, Kimi Antonelli winning his 2nd F1 race, Max Verstappen contemplating retirement, and Lewis Hamilton and his...

This week, [Effa Manley], [Dylan Darling] and [Madison Booker] cover [Sports Globalization]..... we will discuss the amazing life and career of Effa Manley, the World Cup, FIFA, and the aspect of streaming, distribution, and globalization, St. John's beating Kansas in a surprising win, Madison Booker putting on a clinic against Oregon, Iowa State manhandling Kentucky, Michael Jordan and his racing team continuing to win races, winning 4 of the 1st 6 races of the season, the Jets and their money problems, along with the acquisition of Geno Smith, the WNBA, their new CBA, and the transition of the college game to...

This week, [John W. Heisman], [Dr. J] and [Kobe Bryant] cover [The Architects of The Game]..... we will discuss the coaching career of John Heisman, the man behind the trophy, we will talk about how Dr. J saved the NBA, and his influence on future stars, the greatness of Jerry West, the World Baseball Classic and the excitement that it brings, setting up the showdown between the US and Venezuela, the legacy of Kobe Bryant, Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points is a game, Kimi Antonelli winning his 1st Formula 1 race, Lewis Hamilton getting his 1st podium with Ferrari, Norris and...

This week, [Althea Gibson], [Tyler Riddick] and [Michael Jordan] cover [Breaking Barriers]..... we will discuss the career and near tragic end of Althea Gibson,NFL free agency and all of the moving parts, the lack of safety nets for athletes, Tyler Riddick making NASCAR history, and raising Michael Jordan's 23IX team to elite status, the legacy of Dale Earnhardt at Daytona, the truth behind stadiums and their uses, Frisco Texas and Jerry World, the NCAA gambling scandal and its impact on the game and the players Topics discussed:

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This week, [Moses F. Walker], [Sherrone Moore] and [Cooper Flagg] cover [Activism in Sports]..... we will discuss the baseball career and life of Moses F. Walker, the scandal and fallout involving Michigan coach Sherrone Moore, how coaches were moved into their positions, the Knicks making a statement against the Spurs, and the standings in the East, the competition for Rookie of The Year, the intense competition in the NBA West, the situation with Kristaps Porzingus, athletes and activism, and their impact, the Pacquiao, Mayweather rematch, Tyson Fury making his comeback, and the road back to the ring for Anthony...

This week, [Hilary Knight], [Jack Hughes] and [Bill Mazeroski] cover [Franchise owners & Taxpayers]..... we will discuss the amazing and storied career of Hilary Knight, the men's US hockey team winning the gold against Canada, the possible move of the Chicago Bears to Indiana, and other possible team moves, and teams that have moved, the baseball union scandal, and the looming lockout, Barry discusses revenue solutions, the plight of retired athletes, Gerrit Cole continuing his rehab, the longevity of some pitchers, the passing of Bill Mazeroski, the NIL era and what it means for Colleges and the players Topics discussed:<...

This week, [John Jefferson], [Laila Edwards] and [Tyler Riddick] cover [The Olympic Ups & Downs]..... we will discuss the career of John Jefferson, what's wrong with the NFL HOF, the US men's hockey team in the olympics, the women's hockey team, Laila Edwards making her presence known, Hillary Knight going for the scoring record, Aerin Frankel recording 3 shutouts, Ilia Malinin and his disappointing performance, Shedeur Sanders being an ambassador to the game, Tyler Riddick and the year that he has had, and then winning the Daytona 500, Michael Jordan winning his 1st Daytona 500 as an owner, and the debate about Michael...

This week, [Kenneth Walker III], [Lindsey Vonn] and [Laila Edwards] cover [The Thrill of Victory]..... week will discuss Super Bowl 60, the ups and downs, and how this was a learning experience for the Patriots, the Seahawks losing their OC to the Raiders, Lindsey Vonn and the injury that she suffered in her attempt to come back and compete, Aerin Frankel, a local player makes the US womens's hockey team as their starting goalie, Laila Edwards and her impact historically and skillfully on the US women's hockey team, Ebony and Jet Magazine, the Lakers looking at the Dodgers as a...

This week, [Julio Cesar Chavez Sr.], [Shadeur Sanders] and [Patrick Kane] cover [The Pitfalls of Young Athletes]..... we will discuss the career of Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. NBA players, their personal lives, and the pitfalls, the predictions for the SB, the pros and cons of both the Seahawks and the Patriots, how hard it is to keep coaches, Shedeur Sanders making the Pro Bowl, and the prospect of working with Todd Monken, as well as his business dealings, Kevin Stefanski coaching the Falcons, the NHL Stadium Series and the Winter Classic, the passing of Goalie Glenn Hall, and Patrick...

This week, [Darryl Dawkins], [Shedeur Sanders] and [Sam Darnold] cover [Good Players & Bad Coaches]..... we will discuss the career of Darryl Dawkins, Shedeur Sanders and how he's marketing himself, the conference championships in the NFL, the Broncos coming out flat against the Patriots and losing a close one, the wild game between the Rams and Seahawks, that also was close, the journey of Sam Darnold, bad coaching, poor business decisions, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs getting to the SB, MLB HOF class of 26, my thoughts on Carlos Beltran getting into the HOF behind the cheating scandal,and Andruw Jones getting...

This week, [Bobby Orr], [Bo Nix] and [Ja Morant] cover [The Winners & Losers]..... we will discuss the career of Bobby Orr, the wild and crazy games in the NFL playoffs, the losers that went home, the final 4, the predictions for the NFC and AFC championships, what's going on with the Knicks and their losing streak, the trade talks surrounding Ja Morant, and the Ball brothers Topics discussed:

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This week, [Cris Carter], [Bryce Young] and [Caleb Williams] cover [The Winners & Losers]..... we will discuss the career of Cris Carter, the Panthers not getting over the hump, and their front office not putting enough talent on the field, the game against the Rams that made the fans optimistic, defensive philosophies, the Bears hosting the Rams next, the epic comeback by the Bears against the Packers, how the coaches that left have affected the Lions, the Niners beating the Eagles in another close game, and how they lost, the Niners facing the Seahawks, Sam Darnold and how he was...

This week, [Aaron Rogers], [Josh Allen] and [Jalen Brunson] cover [Who will come out on top]..... we will discuss the teams that we think will win in the NFL playoffs, the factors involved in our predictions, and the contrasts, then we will talk to our guest Kurt London about his take on the NFL playoffs, what's wrong with the Knicks, and the teams in the NBA West Topics discussed:

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This week, [Ken Norton Sr.], [Shedeur Sanders] and [Myles Garrett] cover [Boxing in its heyday]..... we will discuss the boxing career of Ken Norton Sr. the money that Shedeur Sanders could make, and his popularity, Myles Garrett breaking the single season sack record, the NFL teams that clinched division titles and playoff berths, D.K. Metcalf coming back to play, and the Steelers making their run, the Giants playing themselves out of the number one draft pick, the Cowboys picking 12th, Aaron Glenn and his struggles with the Jets, Jimmy Johnson and the Cowboys, Justin Fields and his struggles...

This week, [Rowdy Roddy Piper], [Chauncy Billups] and [Terry Rozier] cover [The Year in Review]..... we will discuss the events that grabbed the headlines and the impact that they had, like the gambling scandal, Rowdy Roddy Piper, the NFL power struggle, coaching and talent, Basketball, OKC winning the NBA championship, the Dodgers winning the world series, elite coaching, pro-ready players, F1 and Lewis Hamilton, Michael Jordan and NASCAR, the final 4 and the historical run that took place, the sale of the Celtics, sports agents, sports going global, and the icons that we lost Topics discussed:

This week, [Wilma Rudolph], [Jameis Winston] and [Jalen Brunson] cover [Athletes and Health Issues]..... we will discuss the amazing career of Wilma Rudolph, Jameis Winston and his colorful personality, the Knicks making it to the NBA cup finals led by Jalen Brunson, the Pelicans and their stars, Wemby and the Spurs handing the Thunder their 2nd loss, Kristapps Porzingus of the Hawks not being able to stay healthy, James Harden and his sneaker deal, Jeff Gordon defying the sponsors, Fernando Mendoza of the Hoosiers winning the Heisman, and the impact he will have on the draft, Jackson Dart and...

This week, [Lenny Wilkens], [Shedeur Sanders] and [Daniel Jones] cover [Rookies Being Thrown Into The Fire].....we will discuss the illustrious career of Lenny Wilkens, how the Browns are trying to sabotage Shedeur's career, NFL franchises that never win, Bucky Sanders doing his thing, the Jets season falling apart, Daniel Jones's heartbreaking season ending injury, the Chiefs and the Texans battling it out, the court battle that Michael Jordan and his team are having with NASCAR, and Cam Ward and his accomplishments

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This week, [George Steinbrenner], [Kurt London] and [LeBron] cover [The state of the NBA]..... we will discuss the state of the Yankees during the offseason, and how they are not spending their money wisely, and we will have a discussion with Kurt London, about the Knicks, and the players and teams around the league Topics discussed:

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