Steve interviews Jon Champion (00:05:16) from ESPN and the Euro2020. Jon joins the show to preview the Euro 2020 that he will be calling from Bristol with Taylor Twellman. Steve and Jon talk about the Italy side and why it will look different this year. Also, a preview of the favorites to win, Jon picks a dark-horse, and Steve keeps asking him about Italy. Jon also talks about how Covid will effect the tournament, how the delay of the tournament will effect the players, and how he hopes to call the last few games live from inside the stadium. Also, Jon recalls his memories from Italy's dramatic victory over Germany at the 2006 World Cup.
Also, Page Hamilton (00:43:54) from the rock band, Helmet makes his debut on the podcast. Page and Steve recorded this a few months back and Steve held it for the perfect moment. Page talks about his career with Helmet, being a music during the pandemic, and the wackiness of Fleetwood Mac. Steve asks Page about writing Unsung, working with his old bandmates, the future of the group. Page also talks about loving The Beatles, his favorite Helmet song, and more.
Steve starts with a quick update before getting to the first interview. The book club has a new book by Jon Wertheim and two others. The show ends with a new segment dedicated to the late, great Frank Deford.
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