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In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroBill Curry on playing for Lombardi and learning race from teammatesGrowing up in Georgia, Curry did not like football. In fact, it was a sport he never wanted to play. But it was the sport he knew could attract the attention of girls in high school (and one in particular Carolyn Newton who he would eventually marry). Even though his dad was a big Georgia fan, Curry would play at Georgia Tech for Hall of Fame coach Bobby Dodd. With the Yellow Jackets, Curry would captain the team in 1964 and become a George Tech Hall of Famer. Later that year, he would be drafted by the NFL’s Green Bay...2022-08-0555 min

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Blaire PostmanWITH GUEST CO-HOST CASSIDY SANTAGUIDA! Wills and Cassidy are treated to the delight that is Blaire Postman's brain! Blaire joins the show and talks about the evolution of her one-woman show "Lady ADHD". Listen to hear how the show's format both diverges from and helps her stand-up. Tickets for "Lady ADHD" are available now at ADHDcomedy.com 2022-08-051h 03

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Lori Joy PetersonLori Joy Peterson has been wowing people with her watercolor art for two decades! Listen to Wills interview one of his favorite visual artists. Learn about her unique path to becoming the "Jazz Artist" and how she feels about that label. This is an incredible artist with an inspiring story. Don't miss this 2022-07-2346 min

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroJay BIlas on playing for Coach K and Young Jeezy tweetsBorn in California, Blias was all about water sports and basketball growing up. As he got taller, basketball took center stage and college coaches took notice. Among those coaches was Duke's Mike Krzyzewski who just finished his second season in Durham. Bilas was part of a talented recruiting class that would help elevate Duke basketball and lead them to the 1986 National Championship game (Duke lost to Louisville 72-69). After that stinging setback, Bilas would be drafted by the Dallas Mavericks before spending the next three years playing overseas. Asked to join Coach K's staff, Bilas returned to Duke and fr...2022-07-151h 07

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroConnor Barth on game-winner vs. Miami and records in Tampa BayBarth was born in Virginia and spent time in Tennessee before growing up in Wilmington, NC when his dad became a professor at UNCW. It was in this coastal community that Barth played baseball and soccer with younger brother Casey. Soccer would eventually give way to football when Barth found out he had the talent to be a kicker and punter. Playing at Hoggard High School for legendary coach Scott Braswell, Barth became the top kicker in the country and had a number of college scholarship offers. In the end, he decided to stay close to home and play fo...2022-07-081h 03

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Drew Scheid’s ReturnThe end of the NBA season means the return of Sixers Superfan Drew Scheid! Drew helps Wills and JR break down the NBA postseason and reveals what it would take for him to stop being a Sixers fan. (Hint: It would take a lot) Subscribe to this podcast and Drew’s “Big Orange Balls”!2022-07-0746 min

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroJohn Brebbia on pitching in MLB and Bill Murray "Caddyshack" momentThe Massachusetts native grew up just outside Boston and realized at an early age baseball was his sport. He played 3 years at Sharon High School, before moving to Florida his senior season. Pitching for Wellington High School in Florida, Brebbia was 10-1 with a 0.83 ERA and an 18 strikeout game. Those numbers caught the attention of college coaches including Mike Kennedy at Elon University in North Carolina where Brebbia would pitch from 2009-2011. During the summers of 2010 and 2011, Brebbia would also return to Massachusetts to play in the historic Cape Cod League. In 2011, the New York Yankees drafted Brebbia which was a...2022-07-011h 11

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroVince Papale on making the Eagles roster and "Invincible"Papale grew up just outside of Philadelphia with a mom who played baseball and a dad who loved sports. In high school, Vince lettered in multiple sports although he played just one year of football. Track & Field would be the sport that Papale would excel in and get him to St. Joseph’s in Philadelphia on a scholarship. After graduation, Papale became a teacher and coach at his alma mater, Interboro High School. During this time, he would play in various football leagues including the Seaboard Football League for the Aston Green Knights and the World Football League where he pl...2022-06-251h 09

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroMike Golic Sr. on his time at ESPN and the end of "Mike & Mike"Golic grew up just outside Cleveland with his brothers Bob and Greg. Like most kids at the time, Golic and his brothers were playing all sports, but eventually focused on football and wrestling. A standout in both sports in high school, Golic would follow older brother Bob and compete in both at Notre Dame. On the Fighting Irish football team, Mike played for Gerry Faust and helped lead the Irish to a pair of bowl games including the Aloha Bowl when he captained the team his senior year in 1984 despite an injury. That injury would drop his draft status an...2022-06-171h 07

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroJim “The Rookie” Morris his MLB debut and "The Rookie"Born in San Diego and on the move often with his Navy dad, Morris found sports as the way to fit in. It was also his outlet to avoid an abusive father who he eventually moved away from and settled in Texas where he lived with his grandparents. With no baseball at Brownwood High School, Morris starred on the football team as a wingback, punter and kicker playing for legendary Gordon Wood. Playing baseball in the summers got Morris drafted 466th overall by the New York Yankees in 1982. Instead of signing, Morris went to Ranger College where he would be d...2022-06-101h 06

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroBob Ryan & Bill Chuck on careers and book "In Scoring Position"Veteran sportswriter, and ESPN reporter, Bob Ryan grew up in New Jersey before he went to Boston College where he majored in history. Sports reporting became his calling after covering a football game between the Eagles and Syracuse Orangemen featuring running back Floyd Little. Ryan would go on to be the Boston Celtics beat reporter for The Boston Globe. Fellow writer Bill Chuck was born and raised in Manhattan before graduating from American University with a degree in psychology. After a stint as an English teacher, Chuck would become a baseball writer and researcher. These two came together recently to...2022-06-0452 min

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroMike Minter on playing for Carolina and memories of Sam MillsMinter was born in Cleveland, Ohio but moved to Oklahoma soon after his dad’s passing before Mike turned one. It was in Lawton, Oklahoma where Minter grew up playing with his siblings and developed into a two-sport athlete. On the football field, Minter was a running back and free safety who led the state in rushing in 1991 with almost 1600 yards and 21 touchdowns. On the basketball court, Minter averaged 21.0 points for the Lawton High School. Growing up watching Nebraska football on TV, Minter’s goal was to play for the Cornhuskers. When Hall of Fame coach Tom Osborne came calling...2022-05-281h 08

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroTyrone "Muggsy" Bogues on playing in the NBA and "Space Jam"Growing up in the housing projects of Baltimore, Bogues was toughened by his environment. As a 5-year-old, he was hit by a stray bullet and was hospitalized. Sports became his outlet excelling in basketball and wrestling. Basketball would soon take priority and be his way out of the projects. At Dunbar High School, Bogues teamed with David Wingate, Reggie Williams, Reggie Lewis and others who helped lead the Poets to undefeated seasons in 1981-82 (29-0) and 1982-83 (31-0). From Dunbar, Bogues went to Wake Forest and thrived in the talent-rich Atlantic Coast Conference. With Wake Forest, he was team M...2022-05-2053 min

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Omari BrownWills and JR reunite with the supremely funny and very talented Omari Brown! Listen to hear how his comedy path led him from Richmond through the Second City (then some time in Jacksonville, NC) where he met JR and I, to where he is now in New York, New York. If you can make it there... nice. Follow @omaribchillin on instagram and twitter 2022-05-111h 06

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroJim Kaat on Hall of Fame career and pitching against KoufaxJim Kaat grew up in Zeeland, MI, a small Dutch community in Western Michigan. It was there that Jim’s dad instilled a hard work ethic and a love for baseball in him. Known as “Little Jimmy” for his small stature, Kaat played high school baseball but received no athletic scholarships. Instead he enrolled in nearby Hope College where he paid his own way doing odd jobs. In 1957, Kaat would sign a free-agent contract with the Washington Senators and work his way through the minor leagues before making his MLB debut in 1959. He would become a permanent member of the pitch...2022-05-051h 01

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Devin DiMattiaMulti-hyphenate Devin DiMattia joins the show! Listen to hear the bizarre origin of Pineapple-Shaped Lamps and their long road to producing live sketch shows. Also Altman or Anime? Don't know what that means? Listen to find out! Follow OhHeyItsDevin on Twitch.2022-05-041h 18

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroRusty LaRue on winning NBA title with the Bulls and coachingThe Kernersville, NC native grew up playing against, and with, his older brother in all sports. In high school, LaRue became an All-State performer in baseball, basketball and football. When being recruited, he made it known he wanted to be a multi-sport athlete in college and eventually chose Wake Forest where he would play football for coaches Bill Dooley and Jim Caldwell, basketball for Dave Odom and also baseball for George Greer. In fact, LaRue is just the second ACC student-athlete to play all three sports in the same year when he did so in his junior year (1994-95). Whi...2022-04-281h 01

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Cordero WilsonWills and JR chop it up with the always entertaining Cordero Wilson. Listen to hear how he got started in comedy and how he found his niche community of black nerds... and why you should stop calling them "blerds". Follow Cordero on Instagram @corderonoma Follow "Negro Jump" @jump.ent 2022-04-281h 01

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Drew ScheidWills and JR are joined by ultra-talented actor Drew Scheid... so naturally, they're talking basketball. Listen to hear about Drew's love for the Sixers and catch the gang's predictions for the Playoffs. Don't know anything about the NBA? Don't worry, these guys don't either. Follow @drewscheid on Instagram and catch him in "The Thing About Pam"2022-04-211h 06

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroDoug Williams on winning a Super Bowl and breaking barriersWilliams grew up in Zachary, LA with a house full of family and sports. Baseball was the sport of choice until he tried football in the 9th grade. He would be a multi-sport athlete in high school, but football would eventually win out and become the sport that got Williams to the next level. That next level took Williams to Grambling State where he played for legendary coach Eddie Robinson. Williams and the Tigers would win 36 games and three Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) titles in his four seasons. He would also win the Black College Player of the Year twice...2022-04-161h 08

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Randy SlackWe talk with THE Randy Slack from "The Morning Alternative" on WRMR. Hear how he got started in radio and about the comedy shows he is producing. Catch Dusty Slay at the Odell Williamson Auditorium on July 16th. PLUS we go to Wills' Wisdom Window which inevitably leads us to Rocky IV. Listen to find out how. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and subscribe!2022-04-071h 04

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroMark Zuckerman on covering Baltimore/DC sports and Mark ZuckerbergBorn in Pittsburgh, PA before moving to Scottsdale, AZ when he was two, Zuckerman grew up playing and watching sports. Baseball was his love and he followed the sport by reading the newspaper. Writing soon became a passion and led Zuckerman to Northwestern where he covered the football team’s run to the Rose Bowl in 1996 while also interning at a number of newspaper outlets. Interning for the now defunct Chicago Daily Southtown, Zuckerman had a chance to cover the Chicago Cubs and spend plenty of hours at historic Wrigley Field. After graduation, Zuckerman moved to Texas where he cov...2022-04-071h 02

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroDereck Whittenburg on winning 1983 NCAA title and Jimmy VPlaying multiple sports growing up in Maryland, Whittenburg eventually turned to basketball. He played for legendary coach Morgan Wootten at DeMatha Catholic High School where he paired with future college teammate Sidney Lowe to win the 1978 High School National Championship. When it was time to go to college, Whittenburg knew NC State was the place for him after watching his cousin, David Thompson, win an NCAA National Championship for the Wolfpack in 1974. After playing for Norm Sloan as a freshman, Whittenburg would be introduced to a new coach in 1980 when Jim Valvano took over. With the goal of winning a...2022-04-011h 04

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Tim White a.k.a. D&D SluggersThis week we talk with the mythical, the legendary, the talented Tim White a.k.a. D&D Sluggers! Listen to hear how he came upon his signature sound PLUS hear the EXCLUSIVE debut of his new single "All Dressed Up" Check out D&D Sluggers on Spotify and DDSluggers.com 2022-03-3053 min

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Damon SumnerWills and JR welcome the always delightful while very insightful Damon Sumner! Damon talks on fatherhood, family and comedy. His new album "I Know Who I Am" drops March 25th and is available for pre-order now! PLUS we go to the Wisdom Window!! Order the album on DamonSumner.com Find more episodes at willsmaxwell.com Please LIKE, FOLLOW, and SUBSCRIBE!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2022-03-2353 min

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroDanny Wuerffel on playing for Steve Spurrier and winning HeismanWuerffel was born in Florida the son of a Lutheran minister who was a chaplain in the US Air Force. That job led to several moves for the family and Danny spending time in South Carolina, Nebraska, Colorado and Spain. Wuerffel approached each stop as a learning lesson and also used sports to help make friends. Danny played basketball and football in high school. He helped lead his high school football team to a state championship in 1991 and was named the top high school recruit in Florida. Following visits to Alabama, Florida State and Florida, Wuerffel chose to play for t...2022-03-1733 min

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Joe LeFevre...AgainOh boy. You hear that? You hear the sound of anarchic comedy riffing? The sound of Wills laughing so hard he can't breathe? JR finally having someone to talk wrestling with? You hear the sound of dueling Bill Cosby impressions rising to a crescendo? Can only mean one thing.... Joe LeFevre is back. PLEASE FOLLOW LIKE OR SUBSCRIBE!!! We are trying to get Jake and Logan Paul rich and need your help!!!!2022-03-021h 14

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroBrian Rowsom on guarding David Robinson and playing for HornetsBrian Rowsom was born in Newark, NJ and raised in Columbia, NC near the Outer Banks. While he played several sports when he was young, Rowsom concentrated on Basketball once he started to grow into his 6’10” frame in high school. That’s when he was noticed by UNCW head coach Mel Gibson who offered him a chance to play for the Seahawks. From 1983-87 Rowsom not only played, but excelled at UNCW. Playing in the early days of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and battling with Navy big man David Robinson, Rowsom became a star for the Seahawks where he would...2022-02-2558 min

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroBobby Valentine on playing for Lasorda and working for George BushBobby Valentine grew up in Stamford, CT in the 1950s playing multiple sports including ballroom dancing (yes, he says it’s a sport). Recruited to play both football and baseball, Valentine committed to the University of Southern California (USC) where he was to play for legendary coaches John McKay (football) and Rod Dedeaux (baseball). However, he was drafted 5th overall by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1968 thus taking away his opportunity to play college ball. Instead, he spent time in the Dodgers minor league system where he first met Tommy Lasorda who would be his manager at a number of st...2022-02-1858 min

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.Just The 2 of Us...Again!!!!!Wills and JR return from a hiatus to check in with each other… really connect as co-hosts… get real about life… just two homies without any distractions...a.k.a Wills forgot to book a guest.2022-02-1655 min

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroQadry Ismail on playing at Syracuse and winning a Super BowlQadry Ismail grew up playing sports in Newark, NJ along with his brothers Raghib and Sulaiman. At age 15, he moved to Wilkes-Barre, PA where he and his brother Raghib excelled for the football team at E.L. Meyers HS. Qadry was also a State Champion in Track & Field and was named the 1988 Athlete of the Year by several local publications. With that success came recruitment by a number of universities in the Northeast including Penn State, West Virginia and Virginia Tech. Ismail eventually chose Syracuse University in New York to play both football and run track. In 1991, Ismail was named...2022-02-111h 12

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroDaniel Hargrave on baseball career and being Marvel stuntmanWe talk sports and cinema in Episode 18 of “In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro”. Our guest is former college and professional baseball player turned Hollywood stuntman Daniel Hargrave. Growing up in Hurdle Mills, N.C., Hargrave played various sports, but fell in love with baseball thanks to his father and grandfather, who paid him for hitting homeruns. His play was eventually noticed by college scouts and was offered a scholarship to play at UNCW in Wilmington, N.C. where he excelled on the diamond. He and the Seahawks won a conference title and made two NCAA Regional appearances. Hargrave...2022-02-041h 05

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroJames “Bonecrusher” Smith on heavyweight title and fighting TysonIn Episode 17 of “In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro” we go a few rounds with former heavyweight boxing champ James “Bonecrusher” Smith. Smith grew up in rural North Carolina where he learned the lesson of working hard and being tough. He was the first family member to earn a college degree and would be the only heavyweight champ with a college degree. It was in the Army that Smith started boxing. Following a successful amateur career, he turned pro at the age of 28. Despite losing his first fight, Smith made a name for himself with a big fight in England ag...2022-01-3032 min

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroMartin Jarmond on leading UCLA Athletics and meeting Bill WaltonEpisode 16 of "In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro" features UCLA Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond. Growing up in Fayetteville, NC in the 1980s, Jarmond was playing multiple sports which eventually led him to UNCW in Wilmington, NC where he was a two-time captain on the Seahawks basketball team. During his time playing for Jerry Wainwright, Jarmond helped bring UNCW their first conference title and trip to the NCAA Tournament. After graduating in 2001, Jarmond got his master's degree at Ohio University and soon after started his career in athletic administration. After stops at Michigan State and The Ohio State U...2022-01-2126 min

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroArtis Gilmore on leading Jacksonville to Final Four and ABA careerNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame center Artis Gilmore is our guest in Episode 15 of "In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro". Gilmore grew up in Chipley, FL one of 10 kids in his family. Struggling for the resources to play sports, he started playing basketball in high school but grew to love the sport while also growing to 6'10" by the time he graduated in 1967. Gilmore play two years at Gardner-Webb, a junior college in Boiling Springs, NC, before a teammate convinced him to attend Jacksonville University back in his home state. It was with the Dolphins that Gilmore's gam...2022-01-141h 05

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Deshawn Mason Part DeuxIt's our first-ever return guest!! Deshawn Mason tells Wills and JR about performing improv in his new hometown of Savannah. We break down the differences between stand-up and improv PLUS JR recounts the story of how he met his wife. We know it's a podcast but we humbly submit it to the Oscars for your consideration.2022-01-121h 05

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroJohn Bunting on coaching UNC football and winning Super BowlIn Episode 14 of “In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro” we once again talk football and are joined by John Bunting. Born in Maine and raised outside of Washington, DC, Bunting was a three-sport athlete in high school. But when he was recruited, it was football that won out over basketball and baseball. Bunting would play for Bill Dooley at North Carolina and eventually became the defensive captain for the Tar Heels playing linebacker from 1969-71. He was named All-ACC in 1971 when he helped lead UNC to their first outright ACC title. From Chapel Hill, Bunting went north when he was dr...2022-01-061h 06

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroDerek Brunson on fighting for UFC and plans to fight Jake PaulIn Episode 13 of “In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro” we’re joined by UFC Middleweight Contender Derek Brunson. Growing up in Wilmington, NC, Brunson played a number of sports and also cheered competitively. After wrestling in high school, he received a scholarship from UNC Pembroke where he was a three-time Division II All-American. After college, Brunson eventually made his way to mixed martial arts debuting in 2010 with the first of his 23 wins. His hard work and dedication took him to UFC where he debuted in 2012 at UFC 155 and has fought ever since. Having won his last 5 fights, Brunson is preparin...2021-12-3043 min

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroCurt Warner on playing for Joe Paterno and career with SeahawksIn Episode 12 of “In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro” we’re joined by former college and NFL running back Curt Warner. Growing up in rural West Virginia, Warner excelled at football and would play collegiately at Penn State, choosing the Nittany Lions over schools such as Pitt and West Virginia. While at Penn State, Warner played for Joe Paterno and worked to stay out of Paterno’s office. He led the Nittany Lions in rushing three seasons, helped lead Penn State to the 1982 National Championship (the first for the school) and left Happy Valley with 42 records. From there, Warner was d...2021-12-231h 03

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroJohn Feinstein on writing about Bob Knight and the PalestraWe’re joined by bestselling author John Feinstein in Episode 11 of “In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro”. A native New Yorker who grew up playing and watching sports, Feinstein went south for college where he attended Duke University. In Durham is where Feinstein started writing for the school newspaper and found his career path. While working at the Washington Post, Feinstein had the idea to write his first book. At 28 years old, that book, “A Season On the Brink”, would become a best-seller. Based on his time inside the 1985-86 Indiana University basketball team and head coach Bob Knight, that bo...2021-12-1656 min

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Jarrod FortuneComedy and podcasting wunderkind Jarrod Fortune joins the show! He talks to Wills and JR about gaming, growing up AND finds the perfect first anime show for JR to check out. Wanna know which show? Listen so you can Bing it up later. Subscribe to "Negro Jump" wherever you listen to podcasts... like this one!2021-12-161h 14

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroKim Crabbe on making US Women's roster and coaching kidsIn Episode 10 of “In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro” we’re joined by soccer trailblazer Kim Crabbe. Growing up in Reston, Virginia Kim knew at an early age that athletics, and soccer in particular, would be a way to have a journey that would take her to places she could never have imagined. After excelling in the sport in high school, Crabbe attended George Mason and was a member of it’s upstart women’s soccer program. While there, she helped lead the Patriots to the 1985 NCAA National Championship over the dominant North Carolina Tar Heels (in fact, it would be t...2021-12-021h 01

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroAntoan Richardson on being from Bahamas and playing with JeterIn Episode 9 of "In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro" we're joined by San Franscisco Giants first base coach Antoan Richardson. A native of the Bahamas, Richardson recounts his early days raised by his mom and grandmother in Nassau. He tells us about his journey to the states and the culture shock he felt while attending high school in Florida where he excelled as an athlete and student. After turning down an offer to attend Brown University, Richardson would go on to play baseball at Palm Beach Community College and Vanderbilt where he would graduate with an engineering science deg...2021-11-221h 01

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroSteve Raible on playing for the Seahawks and his Rudy momentIn Episode 8 of "In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro" we catch-up with Voice of the Seattle Seahawks, Steve Raible. Growing up in Louisville, KY in the 1960's, Steve gravitated to football at an early age and carried that passion with him onto Georgia Tech where he was a wide receiver in a wishbone offense. His speed on the football field and the track caught the eyes of NFL scouts, and he was drafted by the expansion Seattle Seahawks in 1976 (instead of his boyhood team the Green Bay Packers). Raible would eventually be known as "the other Steve" playing alo...2021-11-121h 19

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroBrandon Beane on leading the Bills and his love for Pearl JamIn episode 7 of "In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro", we're joined by Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane. Beane tells us what life was like growing up in rural Norwood, North Carolina with football the central sport he played. An injury in high school changed his career path and sent him to UNCW where he planned to major in education to become a teacher and coach. After a few years, working in pro sports became his goal and that eventually materialized with an internship with the Carolina Panthers. From intern to Assistant GM, Beane spent 19 years with the Panthers befo...2021-11-0457 min

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroMike Waddell on life in sports and working with Steve SpurrierIn Episode 7 of “In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro” Mike Waddell shares tales of his extraordinary life in and around sports. He tells us how being a talker led to a career in broadcasting which included a number of National Championships with stops at North Carolina, Virginia, Appalachian State and Army. Waddell also recounts his transition to college administration that would take him to a number of NCAA Division I institutions such as Towson University where he spent 3 years as Athletic Director. From college athletics, Mike transitioned once again making the move to several front office positions including Preside...2021-10-291h 15

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroJoe Lunardi on the start of bracketology and working for ESPNIn Episode 5 of “In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro” we sit down with the original Bracketologist, Joe Lunardi from ESPN. Growing up in Philadelphia, Joe’s love for basketball started while following his favorite player Wilt Chamberlain. That love would grow with time spent at the historic Palestra watching Big 5 Basketball games and working with Hall of Fame coaches. Previewing college teams for the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook would eventually turn into predicting the brackets for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship and a movement that would become known as Bracketology. Hear about the fan bases and the coaches who...2021-10-2158 min

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Just UsWills and JR catch up and talk about life, Wills’s big move from WWAY and movies about folks who change race (How are there so many?) Catch up on all episodes at Banterscapemedia.com See all 182 segments of "What Did We Miss" featured on WWAY News Channel 3 at https://willsmaxwell.com 2021-10-1959 min

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroDave Raymond on being original Phillie Phanatic and creating GrittyEpisode 4 of “In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro” features Dave Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic who pioneered the field of sports mascots. The Newark, DE native tells us about growing up the son of Hall of Fame football coach Tubby Raymond who won 300 games and 3 National titles as head coach at the University of Delaware. After playing for his dad, Dave had an internship with the Phillies that would turn into 16 years performing as the Phanatic. Dave recalls his relationship with legendary Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda and how he helped the Phanatic become a world-wide phenomenon. Dave ma...2021-10-142h 08

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroBuzz Peterson on playing for Dean Smith and rooming with JordanOn Episode 3 of In the Front Row with Mike Vaccaro, we spend time with current Charlotte Hornets Assistant GM Buzz Peterson. Peterson tells us about growing up in western North Carolina with a goal of being named a McDonald's All-American. He recounts being named NC Player of the Year twice beating out his future roommate Michael Jordan both times. We also talk about the influence of Dean Smith on his life and coaching career. Also find out the origins of his name and how Cal Ripken may have helped push him toward basketball.2021-10-121h 02

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with CJ VickeryMulti-multi-hyphenate CJ Vickery joins Wills and JR on his birthday! Listen to hear about his animation projects and his influences (So much love for Genndy Tartakovsky). PLUS Wills, CJ, and JR lay down the audio commentary track for the 2013 student short film "Simply Fine Necessities" Learn more about CJ at CJVickery.com 2021-10-061h 12

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroJoe Rosen on being a sports agent and Hip Hop iconsBased in Boston, Joe Rosen talks about his journey from a broadcast journalism major at Syracuse to law school and sports agent. He represents MLB players including Josiah Gray who was part of the Max Scherzer/Trae Turner trade between the Dodgers and Nationals. Joe also talks about the business of being a sports agent, as well as his time practicing corporate law including the time he represented and met several iconic hip hop groups. All that and more on Episode 2 of In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro.2021-09-301h 05

In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroMike Vaccaro on being a sportswriter and the first "Woj Bomb"In our first episode we sit down with NY Post Sportswriter and Columnist Mike Vaccaro. He recounts growing up on Long Island, attending St. Bonaventure and his career with stops in Arkansas and Kansas City before making his way back to New York. Vaccaro also talks about the very first “Woj Bomb” that he and St. Bonaventure classmate NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski dropped. The baseball hall of fame voter discusses his recent picks for the hall and which, if any, players from the "Steroids Era" belong. 2021-09-231h 00

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Cassidy SantaguidaPerennial funny person Cassidy Santaguida joins Wills and JR in this very fun episode! Together they talk improv vs. stand-up, classic TV and why the end of “Dinosaurs” (1991) is so bleak. PLUS Cassidy and JR educate Wills on the My Buddy doll. Follow Cassidy on Instagram @Cassidysantaguida 2021-09-2155 min

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Tyler DeeseWills and JR are joined by Wilmington comic and generally silly human Tyler Deese! Together they discuss weird stand-up gigs, the confederacy and the ill-conceived Space Jam sequel, Race Jam!2021-07-281h 14 $F\'N Wrassling$ F'N WrasslingEpisode 38: Dan Bynum, The DirectorThis week we chop it up with Dan Bynum. He was in charge of Television Production for WCCW, WCW, ROH, and MLW. His innovation and foresight in television production is what we have grown to love to this day. He directed the "Bad Street USA Music Video" with the Fabulous Freebirds and several other ventures. The stories are endless and his mind and passion for the business is infectious. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a v...2021-07-171h 25 $F\'N Wrassling$ F'N WrasslingEpisode 37: Tom Fleming, Former WWE Artist and DesignerWe here at Jumping the Barricade speak often of how the landscape of Professional Wrestling can at times resemble that of Comic Books or even a Saturday morning cartoon. This we are joined by Tom Fleming, the brilliant artist who for over a decade worked in the WWF/WWE creating designs for PPV Posters and wrestlers such as (WWE Hall of Famer) Razor Ramon, Papa Shango, Adam Bomb (a personal fav of the artist), and many, many more! Check out more Tom Fleming Art on flemart.com/ --- This episode is sponsored...2021-07-061h 14

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with BasileWills and JR chop it up with international touring sensation and comedy machine Basile! Basile talks about his pandemic experience, how he started comedy plus his unlikely route into voice work. Check out more from Basile on BasileLive.com Check out more from Wills on willsmaxwell.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2021-07-051h 06 $F\'N Wrassling$ F'N WrasslingEpisode 36: Favorite Big MenThis one is for the Big Men!!! The guys called in a friend of the show, and fellow Big Man, Co-Host of The Penny Stinkers Podcast John Parson to give our lists of favorite Big Men Wrestlers. We're talking Kevin Nash, Sid Vicious, Undertaker, Yokozuna, and new names like Keith Lee, Jacob Fatu and so many more!! The Love for the big man in wrestling is an afterthought, but Jumping the Barricade is showing love to some of the biggest names in Wrestling. Make sure to checkout John Parson Penny Stinkers Podcast available...2021-06-081h 15

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Alexis and Julie KreunWills and JR institute an open door policy on the show! They kick off by chatting with each other while sharing a link and an invitation to their zoom room. Wills is shocked to learn that his guests tonight are... his fiancee and his future Mother-In-Law! After all this, will Julie still let Wills marry Alexis? Is the wedding now a podcast episode? Can Wills succinctly describe Space Jam and most importantly.. IS JR WEARING PANTS?! It's all here!!! To see more of Wills's shenanigans visit willsmaxwell.com Visit Usborne.com to search the independent publish...2021-05-271h 15 $F\'N Wrassling$ F'N WrasslingEpisode 35: George Pantas and His Journey with WrestlingCalling all Pro Wrestling fans!!! We have a treat for you!! This week we talk with George Pantas. He shares some amazing stories from his journey with Pro Wrestling. We talk about his humble beginnings as a youth to how he fell in love with Pro Wrestling. From working his way ringside and being able to capture some of the most sought after wrestling footage, to being attacked by J.J Dillon. Enjoy the passion and stories of VCW Commissioner, Pro Wrestling video archivist, and Educator George Pantas. 2021-05-261h 23 $F\'N Wrassling$ F'N WrasslingEpisode 34: Justin Credible Part 2Here is Part 2 of our amazing conversation with ECW Legend Justin Credible!! We dive into some of his classic matches and also get his opinion on the Mount Rushmore of ECW!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fnwrassling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fnwrassling/support 2021-05-1252 min

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode with Beth Corvino and Jonathan SchwartzIt's the "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" Episode! Wills invites Beth Corvino (the biggest Captain America fan he knows) and Jonathan Schwartz (The second biggest Captain America fan he knows) to break down the hit Disney+ in a gloriously nerdy fashion. PLUS can Beth, Jonathan and JR identify Marvel movies just from their sound? Follow @CorvinoBeth on Twitter and Subscribe to "Andy's Favorite One" on YouTube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2021-05-051h 19 $F\'N Wrassling$ F'N WrasslingEpisode 33: Justin Credible Part 1Incredible things took place recently on F'N Wrassling, Justin Credible you could say! That's right the F'N Wrassling team met with Justin Credible, the main villain of Extreme Championship Wrestling and former World Heavyweight Champion of the company! A true vet of the ring and the ropes, Mr. Credible told stories from his early days starting out as the WWF's Portuguese Man-of-War Aldo Montoya during the "Saturday Morning Cartoon" years! To him finding a home and brotherhood, the likes of which never was nor never will be seen again in ECW, what he calls the Wild...2021-05-0245 min $F\'N Wrassling$ F'N WrasslingEpisode 33: The Belt CollectorEveryone stop! Do you hear that? What could it be? OH it's just another awesome episode of F'N Wrassling!!!! That pro wrestling podcast all the cool kids are listening to! You are cool aren't you? This week JR and Chase break down the defining moment in pro wrestling history that is Kenny Omega capturing the Impact World Title!!! That's right the Cleaner, The Best Bout Machine, The Final Boss of Wrestling himself Kenny Omega is taking center stage and proclaiming himself to be the best of the best. And it's kinda hard to argue...2021-04-2941 min $F\'N Wrassling$ F'N WrasslingEpisode 32: Remarkable Ryan RembrandtHEAR ME all you Wrestling Maniacs everywhere! F'N Wrassling, is getting Remarkable! That’s right here within Episode 32 the team is excited to bring you their interview with professional wrestler "The Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt! While still in his early years of running the roads and hitting the ropes "The Remarkable One" is certainly making his waves in the wrestling world. Rembrandt tells the team tales of holding cruiserweight gold for an indie company in Georgia. All the way to his times squaring off against the best and brightest of AEW!!! In matches against the li...2021-04-251h 08

The Podcast with Wills Maxwell Jr.The Episode With Matt Coghlan and Deshawn MasonWills and JR sit down with Matt Coghlan hours after Derek Chauvin is found guilty for George Floyd's murder. Deshawn Mason joins just in time for the panel to move into much sillier topics like the Confederacy and cancel culture. Follow Matthew Coghlan on Instagram @Mattewcoghlan Follow Deshawn Mason on Instagram @Mason_san --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2021-04-2259 min $F\'N Wrassling$ F'N WrasslingF'N Wrassling Episode 31: Comedian Joe LeFevreF'N Wrassling this week welcomed comedian Joe LeFevre to the show to riff on what? His standup comedy and some of his influences in Stand Up Comedy? Nope we talked some F'N Wrassling!!!! Joe and the Team hit the ground running as the conversation quickly turns from the highs and lows to the PROS and CONS of AEW!!!!! And oh our noble listeners if you thought the Wednesday Night Wars were over... Just... You... Wait!!!! The managed to find some peaceful ground as all three Carolina Boys rejoice in some love of old school...2021-04-201h 02 $F\'N Wrassling$ F'N WrasslingF'N Wrassling Episode 30: Al Ruddick, Wrestling's Biggest MarkWe here at F'N Wrassling fancy ourselves something of real deal wrestling fans! Hell, we started a podcast because of how much we F'N love professional wrestling... But on the team's journey to rank, rave, review and rant we meet others whose passion for this theatrical spectator sport matches and sometimes surpasses our own! Well our dear listeners, this is one of those episodes, please allow us to introduce you to Al Ruddick, Wrestling's Biggest Mark! When it comes to all things action figures, replica wrestling belts and every other type of pro wrestling merchandise Al is the...2021-04-1556 min $F\'N Wrassling$ F'N WrasslingEpisode 29: NXT Stand and Deliver ReviewHoly Hell what an amazing week of Wrassling just wrapped up and the F'N Wrassling Crew is here to break it all down for ya! I mean what else is a podcast good for? The team kicks off a busy week with a review of NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver and WOW did NXT stand and deliver... You... You see what we did there? Yeah, you get it! The Team was left jaw-dropped by the event's First Night! The quickness of the NXT Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Match with MSK vs Grizzled Young Veterans vs...2021-04-1457 min