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Episode 7
Larry Collmus, the television voice of the Kentucky Derby for NBC, visits with Says Who Sports to discuss the excitement and preparation leading up to calling his 14th consecutive Kentucky Derby, what it was like to call two Triple Crown winners, meeting American Pharoah, landing his dream broadcasting job after decades of paying his dues, and being an ambassador for the sport.
Episode 6
Hall of Fame jockey and three-time Kentucky Derby winner Kent Desormeaux visits with Says Who Sports to discuss the rush of being at the controls of a 1,000 lb. horse moving at 40mph in a heel-to-heel pack, the thrill of winning the Kentucky Derby multiple times, the electricity in the Jockeys Room in the leadup to the Kentucky Derby, the personal struggles that kept him away from the sport for much of last year, and his thoughts about the skills that have made him one of the all-time great Thoroughbred jockeys.
Episode Five
It’s almost Kentucky Derby Time, and Says Who Sports (aka “Derby Central”) gets you ready! Episode Five features a visit from Gary Palmisano Jr., Director of Racing at Churchill Downs Inc., who discusses his unique role with the company, the delicate balance of growth and staying true to rich history at the world-famous track, the potential challenges facing Thoroughbred horse-racing, and his up-close perspective on the excitement of Derby Day. We also continue our discussion of the sad state of sports bars and what sports bar owners must do to get it right for fans.
Episode Four
Renowned sports agent Leigh Steinberg, who represents Patrick Mahomes and has represented more #1 picks in the NFL draft than anyone else, joins Says Who Sports to talk Patrick Mahomes, the upcoming draft in Detroit, the key factors that have contributed to the NFL’s dominant position in American sports and entertainment, the unintended consequences of the arrival of NIL in college sports, overcoming alcoholism and the lessons he learned about resilience and making a positive impact in society.
Mini Episode
South Carolina guard Bree Hall shares with Says Who Sports the mindset and work ethic crucial to the Gamecocks’ undefeated season and national championship run, her thoughts on overcoming self-doubt and believing in yourself, and her respect for former players in the game of Women’s Basketball who helped pave the way for the media spotlight the sport now enjoys!
Episode Three
On Episode 3…Final Four Weekend is here, for the Ladies and Men! And that means stars and storylines aplenty, including the big Iowa/Uconn semifinal matchup tonight, where Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers look to lead their teams to the Championship game!
UConn and N.C. State with both men’s and women’s teams in action at the Final Four, a rare thing indeed…UConn coaching legend Geno Auriemma back in his “second home” at the Final Four…
’Cocks Coach Dawn Staley has her club primed and ready…UConn and Coach Dan Hurley seeking back-to-back men’s national championships…and Purdue with Big Man Zach Edey looking to (finally) bring home the hardware for the B1G!
Says Who Sports has you covered on all this and more!
Episode Two
On this week’s episode of Says Who Sports, we welcome the one-and-only Gene Steratore, the rules analyst for CBS Sports for the NCAA Tourney and NFL, for a fascinating conversation that goes deep and wide. Gene touches on all things family, his unique way of dealing with out of control fans, the late night car rides and conversations about life with fellow officials after games that shaped his career, realizing his childhood dreams of refereeing an NFL game (with his brother!) at hallowed Lambeau Field and in Super Bowl LII, and staying mentally tough in the most pressure-packed moments of bigtime sports.
Episode One
MARCH MADNESS IS HERE, AND SO IS SAYS WHO SPORTS!
In our first episode, we share the magical story behind the phrase “March Madness”, discuss the Big Ten’s continued futility in attempting to break a long national championship drought, and welcome a very special guest, Hall of Fame Coach Bob Hurley Sr., who takes us to school on the current state of basketball.
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