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Just Not SportsOur Last Episode Had to Be Marvin Lewis Talking Golf. (Yup, Just Golf.)It's the last dance for "Just Not Sports," and we're bringing out the big guns! MARVIN LEWIS coached our (well, Brad's) beloved Bengals for half our life, so we're thrilled to finally have our favorite all-time coach here to share his love of golf. We break down his short and mid-range game, his greatest tournament highlight (which is online, ya know), and why you shouldn't gamble with NBA players. (Like, ever.) Then, Gareth & Brad bid farewell after nearly 200 episodes and half-a-decade by creating their all-time "farewell" mix tape. Plenty of shoutouts to close this episode and series ... thanks to each...2021-04-171h 02Just Not SportsWorld Series Hero Eric Davis Beat Cancer AND the '90 A's. He's a Legend.ERIC DAVIS is a legend. He hit an iconic homerun in the 1990 World Series to beat the heavily favored A's. He outlasted double-figure surgeries. He somehow made "buttonless 80s baseball jerseys" work. And, most crucially, he beat cancer. Our co-host Gareth Hughes is battling cancer now, so we dialed up Eric for perspective and a pep talk. And it's especially poignant because Gareth was there in the stands the night when Eric went yard against Oakland in the World Series. Two strangers, connected by a legendary sports moment, and an awful disease. And the hope and resolve to win, in...2021-04-1753 minJust Not SportsRinger's Rob Harvilla on '90s Music, '90s Sports & '90s #MACtion!Calling all MAC alums! (Uh, and MAC "townies" like us.) We've got The Ringer's ace music critic and writer ROB HARVILLA - an Ohio University alum - to break down his new podcast "60 Songs That Explain the '90s." And we also talk growing up with '90s Cleveland sports, having Mazzy Star as your prom theme, and all things Hashtag MACtion. And because Gareth & Brad grew up in a MAC town (shoutout Bagel & Deli in Oxford, Ohio) we share our favorite '90s MAC memories, from Randy Moss kinda sorta being in the MAC to Gary Trent kinda sorta...2021-04-1149 minJust Not SportsESPN's Sarah Spain on the Joys of Not Sticking to SportsOn any given day, you can hear SARAH SPAIN talking sports on ESPN. On TV. On Radio. On Podcasts. Online. (And hell, maybe now in the owner's box.) But she's also found ways to use her platforms to explore her passions beyond sports - which is kinda sorta what this show is all about. So we break down that balancing act, her favorite interviews beyond sports, and some other fun stuff in her final appearance with us. Then, Brad and his daughter Charley talk the art and science of catching a real, live leprechaun.2021-03-1347 minJust Not SportsAlexi Lalas Makes His Ultimate Mix Tape, from Air Supply to Zeppelin!We continue our Exit Interviews with soccer icon ALEXI LALAS returning for the third time! After two appearances breaking down his own musical talents, this time we asked him to describe his life via mix tape. And he delivers with an all-time starting eleven! Then, Gareth and Brad do the same ... and it gets seriously weird.2021-02-161h 23Just Not SportsBest Of: "Good Place" Creator Michael Schur on Books & NFL Reporter Judy Battista on Van HalenHey, before we go away for good, let's look back! Gareth and Brad replay an interview with "Parks & Rec" and "Good Place" creator MICHAEL SCHUR on the one book he got banned by his wife from discussing at parties ("The Power Broker"). Then, we discuss and debate the legacy of Van Halen with NFL reporter JUDY BATTISTA. These are two of our favorite interviews - enjoy!2021-02-081h 21Just Not SportsThe Undefeated's Jesse Washington on the Cultural Impact of Georgetown Coach John ThompsonJESSE WASHINGTON of The Undefeated joins us to break down his new book "I Came as a Shadow" which he co-authored with legendary Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson about the life and legacy of this amazing coach, mentor, activist and man. Then, Gareth and Brad talk about what distracted us in 2020, and some show news for 2021.2021-01-1354 minJust Not SportsWashington Post's Chuck Culpepper on Racist Sports Nicknames, Plus My Mom on Our Life with ThemWashington Post reporter CHUCK CULPEPPER wrote an amazing story about the time Miami University (um, of Ohio) changed its nickname from R-dskins to RedHawks. And guess what? Yeah, everything was fine! With Native American nicknames back under debate, we check in on this time when a small Ohio town debated the change, the people who made it happen, the Miami Tribe members who clarified and personified the debate, and, ya know ... Brad's mom's role in all of it.2020-12-3146 minJust Not SportsNFL Vet Ben Utecht Talks Holiday Concerts, Channeling Andy Williams and His Top 5 Christmas ClassicsIt's the holiday season, and Super Bowl champ BEN UTECHT is a most wonderful person to talk with in this most wonderful time of the year. He's been active in music for years, and each December he performs a concert that channels the best holiday music from Andy Williams and Bing Crosby. We go deep on his show (which is virtual this year), his other Christmas albums and recordings, his new musical trio Reborn, and his Top 5 favorite holiday tracks. Then, Brad is joined by "Summer Blockbuster" host Steve Warner to debate that annoying debate about what constitutes a Christmas...2020-12-241h 02Just Not SportsMichael Holley on Boston's Big Three, KG and Ray's Acting and '80s Stevie WonderIf there's a big Boston sports story, MICHAEL HOLLEY probably wrote a book about it. But he's never chronicled a basketball team ... until now. We break down his new book on the turn-of-the-century Celtics' Big Three. That means talking Paul's inflated sense of self, KG's acting chops versus Ray Allen's, why basketball makes for such great books, and the time Michael could smell 'Melo's cologne during an infamous "almost" brawl. Oh, and we get into Stevie Wonder's '70s vs. '80s music, because of course we do. Plus, Brad shares his own Kevin Garnett story about the time KG...2020-12-2142 minJust Not SportsSI's Julie Kliegman Goes Deep on All Things SpongeBobSports Illustrated copy chief JULIE KLIEGMAN's Twitter bio says "Talk to me about the SpongeBob musical." So here ... we ... are. We go deep on the legacy of the beloved cartoon, the show's manic comedic style, the meme-ification of the characters, why most reporters are Squidwards at heart, and why she loves the human-starring SpongeBob stage show. Then, Gareth and Brad do some old school distractions that include a Princess Di podcast and a reassessment of some truly hated '80s horror.2020-12-0852 minJust Not SportsDavid Gborie on Denver Sports, the '90s Sonics, Football Head Injuries & the Joy of "Blue Chips"Comedian DAVID GBORIE had a full-fledged "athletic career," dammit, and you will respect it! We cajoled the co-host of "All Fantasy Everything" and the official Voice of Comedy Central to talk about his days on the high school gridiron, shady Wyoming-based two-a-days, creepy coaches, and that one INT he got that one time. Plus, we talk Denver sports, old-school Sonics, and why "Blue Chips" is a great freaking movie. Then, Gareth takes us back to "Cancer Corner" and we debate why things like that Ted Lasso TV show work against the odds.2020-11-231h 12Just Not SportsNBA Vet Etan Thomas on Poetry, Creative Writing & Athlete ActivismETAN THOMAS is many things. Poet. Writer. Activist. Athlete. We talk about his road from a decade-long NBA career to his new pursuits, which include creative writing, reporting, activism and more. And we guess what he would have brought into the NBA bubble to entertain himself. Then, since it's Halloween time Brad is joined by "Summer Blockbuster" podcast host Steve Warner to break down their all-time favorite horror movie sequels. Which is just straight up not the list you expect, just saying.2020-11-021h 12Just Not SportsU.S. Congressman Sean Casten on Sports Fandom, Political Athletes & Government Soccer RingersIt's election season, so we're calling up Congress! This week, we talk to U.S. Congressman SEAN CASTEN (who reps Brad's district in Illinois) to break down his relationship with sports. Growing up a Mets fan in the '80s (and almost missing their fabled Game 6 comeback), coaching his daughters in youth soccer, whether elected officials have time to actually follow sports, athletes speaking out on political topics, and squaring off against U.S. Soccer "ringers" in Congressional soccer matches. Then, Gareth and Brad take a cue from Twitter and discuss things they once found profound but now just ... don't.
...2020-10-141h 04Just Not SportsReply All's Alex Goldman Doesn't Like Sports. Let's Talk About It.We've spent five years on this show talking to people who play, cover and obsess over sports. But what's life like for folks who just don't care about these games? Reply All's ALEX GOLDMAN (one of our favorite podcast creators) joins to talk about life as a NON-sports fan. He breaks down the only team he ever really cheered for (the '84 Tigers), why he still rocks Tigers gear despite not following the team, mixing up famous sports "Barrys," ignoring Big Ten games in a Big Ten town, and the unfair stigma people often endure for not following sports. Then...2020-09-2800 minJust Not SportsJessica Luther Talks Romance Novels and the Complexities of Loving SportsJournalist and podcaster JESSICA LUTHER has made a career out of covering some of the most controversial aspects of sports. So when she sits down with a good book, she wants a happy ending, dammit! We break down her passion for romance novels, and their role in sustaining her mental health. Plus, we talk her new book "Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back" about the complexities and compromises of modern sports fandom. Then, Gareth & Brad continue their Summer of Stephen King by re-reading "The Dead Zone" at, like, the worst time in history to re-read "The Dead Zone."
...2020-09-0600 minJust Not SportsMaggie Hendricks Sews Her Own Clothes and Makes Her Own Ice Cream!Sportswriter, broadcaster and host MAGGIE HENDRICKS loves her some crafts. She's been sewing, baking and crafting (if that's a word) her way through the pandemic, so we break it all down! The art of making your own clothes (and how to brag about it). Teaching herself how to sew (and using her powers to make Captain Marvel fan art). Plus, making sweet corn ice cream, all-time kitchen disasters and more. Then (40:00) Gareth & Brad continue their "Summer of Stephen King" by re-reading the family-friendly feel-good story, "Pet Sematary." Good times!2020-08-2500 minJust Not Sports'She Sweats Chlorine: Denison, Kenyon & the Greatest Upset Never Told'Denison vs. Kenyon. It's the greatest college sports story you've NEVER heard. A historic 17-year national title streak on the line. Two archrivals separated by a few miles. And a group of dedicated athletes determined to unseat an all-time NCAA dynasty. This is the story of the 2000-01 Denison women's swim team as they tried to pry the Division III national title from the vaunted Kenyon College Ladies. It's the untold story of a great rivalry, and the passion and culture of D3 athletes and swimmers everywhere. (It's also the story of celebratory cough drops, shower pep talks and the...2020-08-0600 minJust Not SportsForbes' Maury Brown on Music, Metal & His AC/DC Tribute BandFor those about to rock ... we salute you! By day, you can find MAURY BROWN reporting on baseball and the business of sports at outlets like Forbes. But by night, he's likely tearing up a stage somewhere. We break down his lifelong passion for playing hard rock and heavy metal. From touring the country (and sleeping in vans) with a hair metal outfit in the 80s, to his current (and wildly popular) AC/DC tribute band Shoot to Thrill, to surviving a GG Allin show -- Maury's been on one wild ride! Then, Gareth and Brad continue our Summer of...2020-07-1900 minJust Not SportsLaChina Robinson on How the WNBA Will Carry This MovementWith the WNBA coming back, ESPN basketball analyst and "Around the Rim" podcast host LaCHINA ROBINSON goes deep on how this league is carrying the movement for racial justice and equality. We talk about why some stars are opting out of the season to focus on societal change, how white stars can "pass the mic" to women of color, and the tricky dynamics of returning to play in a pandemic. Oh, and why huge knee pads were a bad look for LaChina on the court (according to her). Then, Gareth & Brad catch up on their latest distractions, which includes Netflix...2020-07-0600 minJust Not SportsHuey Lewis Talking Sports and "Sports"When it's time to talk sports, you call the guy who recorded "Sports," the album. HUEY LEWIS is an icon of rock and pop culture, but he's also a huge sports fan. So we go deep on his love of San Francisco teams, which 49ers Hall of Famers sang on "Hip to Be Square," the time he got busted on the sideline during Monday Night Football, getting called out for talking golf during "We Are the World," and why he started letting Chris Berman sing with the band. Plus, we break down his latest album "Weather," and get an update...2020-06-2800 minJust Not SportsMichael Roffman on Stephen King's Wide World of SportsFrom "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon" to New Yorker essays about little league, Stephen King has had a compelling, sometimes tortured relationship with sports, and especially baseball. So we call up noted King and horror expert MICHAEL ROFFMAN -- co-founder of Consequence of Sound and co-host of the outstanding Loser's Club and Halloweenies podcasts -- to geek out on the author's connection with sports. We also talk sports' role in horror overall, from Jason's boxing to Freddy's invisible karate. (And Michael breaks down the highs, and horrors, of being a Miami Heat fan.) Then, Gareth and Brad present their...2020-06-2000 minJust Not SportsBlack Athletes Keep Telling Us. It's Time We Listen.As demonstrations continue to press for racial justice, Brad and Gareth take time to reflect on tough conversations this show has had over the years with Black athletes and media on racial equality, police violence, profiling, protesting and representation. Then, they amplify several Black voices who are worth your time.2020-06-1800 minJust Not SportsUSA Today's Hemal Jhaveri on the Enduring Appeal of Keanu ReevesBetween her work for USA Today's For the Win and her podcast "Ten Movies," HEMAL JHAVERI devotes a lot of time and thought to pop culture. And one Hollywood icon truly stands out to her: Keanu Reeves. We break down his filmography, his comedic roots, his status as an action hero, that insanely earnest Paula Abdul video he made, why "John Wick" works so well ... oh, and why Hemal just doesn't care about "The Matrix." Plus, O.G. "Just Not Sports" producer JOE REED returns to the pod to talk baking on lockdown and other distractions!2020-05-2500 minJust Not SportsPirates' Steven Brault Makes His 'Pitch at Broadway'Pittsburgh Pirates' ace STEVEN BRAULT is now making a different kind of pitch ... to the theater world. He's got a new album "A Pitch at Broadway" that recreates several famous musical numbers with a modern, rock sound. We go song-by-song with a deep dive on why he chose the tunes he chose, how to be funny while singing, how creepy a Phantom of the Opera should really be, why some "rolled R's" are mandatory thanks to "Hamilton," and which Pirates teammates wanted cameos. Then, Gareth and Brad go deep on their best live music moments ever ... which also includes Broadway...2020-05-1200 minJust Not SportsBengals Icon Jeff Blake's Going Deep on Solar EnergyJEFF BLAKE burst onto the scene for Bengals fans thanks to a heroic, iconic leap from third string to Pro Bowl quarterback during the mid-90s. And we were there for it, so humor us here folks. We break down Jeff's rise from obscurity, we go "full awkward Chris Farley questions" about his first game, then we geek out on his new venture into renewable energy and how he's using solar technology to break into the industry's "good-ole-boys" network. Plus, Gareth and Brad give distractions about virtual trivia and Friday the 13th-themed podcasts.2020-05-0800 minJust Not SportsRuss Bengtson Talks Collecting & Winding WatchesRUSS BENGTSON is an iconic chronicler of all things NBA and sneakers. Which is why he's launching a new podcast about Michael Jordan to coincide with the new ESPN doc. But let's shift our focus from his feet to his wrists. Russ collects and cherishes watches. Vintage. Historic. Stylish. Colorful. Space-Tested. Russ opens up about his personal passion points with watches, plus how the simple gesture of winding a watch has made the Great Quarantine a tad bit easier. Then ... Gareth & Brad veer into 90s nostalgia by laying out our all-90s mix tapes. Inspiring, and embarrassing. I mean, the...2020-04-2600 minJust Not SportsComedian & FS1 Host Rachel Bonnetta on Sports Scandals & SopranosRACHEL BONNETTA is a lot of things. A comedian. A sports TV host with FS1's "Lock It In." And someone who's just now starting "The Sopranos" so PLEASE DON'T SPOIL THE DAMN ENDING!!!! We break down her new Crooked Media podcast "Hall of Shame" about the most insane sports scandals of all time, we ponder which "Pod Save America" host would get picked last in gym class, we talk the joy of HGTV when you are confined to an apartment, and we also get into whether Ryan Lochte is hot or not. (Split decision!) Then, Gareth and Brad break...2020-04-2000 minJust Not SportsKeith Law Returns with Quarantine Boardgame Picks!You know KEITH LAW of The Athletic for his obsessive rankings of baseball prospects. But when we're all on lockdown, thank goodness Keith is *also* known for his obsessive rankings of boardgames! He returns to "Just Not Sports" to break down which boardgames can get you through social distancing. His new #1 game of all-time, the games that play differently every day, which old-school titles are worth bringing out of the basement, best solo and two-player games, and more! Plus, Gareth returns to check in on home art projects.2020-04-1200 minJust Not SportsTalking TV Sitcoms with David Gardner of Bleacher ReportUnder Hashtag Quarantine we're all watching Hashtag Comfort TV. So let's turn that into Hashtag Sports! We sit down with Bleacher Report's DAVID GARDNER to do a TV Sitcom Draft. Who's going No. 1 -- "Seinfeld" or "Friends" or an upset? Does "The Simpsons" count as a sitcom? Does "Atlanta?" Do you need a raunchy show in your line-up? Oh, and we also break down mystic poetry, because, ya know, it's the end of the world.2020-04-0600 minJust Not SportsJulie Stewart-Binks Loves Alice Cooper, Motley Crue & Classic RockWhen she's not hosting "Drinks with Binks" or "Call It a Night" on fubo Sports Network, you better believe JULIE STEWART-BINKS is rocking the eff out. We break down the rock 'n' roll fandom she inherited from her mom, getting starstruck interviewing Alice Cooper, whether Motley Crue and other 80s greats truly count as "classic rock," and a ton of other rock stuff from Scorpions to KISS to Ozzy. Then, Brad has run out of stuff to do with his kids in quarantine so get ready to hear his 6-year-old talk awful Disney+ shows!2020-03-2900 minJust Not SportsJody Avirgan Played Professional Ultimate FrisbeeMany people know JODY AVIRGAN as a podcaster and producer who's done great work for "FiveThirtyEight" and ESPN's "30 for 30." But he's also found his way onto the "SportsCenter" highlights as a professional ultimate frisbee player. We break down his lifelong passion for the sport, his trash-talking intensity on the field, which athletes would make the best ultimate players, and more. Then, we visit with Gareth Hughes to break down his own (sometimes naked) adventures with ultimate frisbee with the Skidmore Wombats at the turn of the century.2020-03-2200 minJust Not SportsThe Athletic's Lyndsey D'Arcangelo on LEGO, Tattoos & LEGO TattoosWhen she's not breaking down the games for The Athletic's WNBA and Buffalo verticals, LYNDSEY D'ARCANGELO is likely building up something out of this world. The sportswriter has a lifelong passion for LEGO, so we go deep on her favorite sets, the joys of building with her daughter, which creations are "wall worthy" and why a LEGO piece wound up as one of her many tattoos. Then, CBS Sports' Gareth Hughes returns for some distractions - never more needed than now!2020-03-1500 minJust Not SportsSI's Emma Baccellieri Paints Watercolors You'll Never SeeSportsIllustrated reporter EMMA BACCELLIERI loves painting with water colors. Just don't ask her to post them on Instagram. We break down her growing fondness for art, how she got started, the joys of a hobby just being a "hobby and not a side hustle," and why she's keeping this pastime off social media. Then, longtime co-host Gareth Hughes takes a break from cancer treatments to talk "Cheer" and "Nightmare on Elm Street."2020-02-1900 min
Just Not SportsRedskins' Nick Sundberg is a Clean Laundry Enthusiast (In the Best Way)The only thing veteran Washington Redskins longsnapper NICK SUNDBERG loves more than clean laundry is helping others' get their clothes clean. His Loads of Love (LOL) campaign spreads much-needed washers and dryers around dozens of DC area schools. We break down the benefits clean clothes have on students, the painful logistics of adding appliances to schools, the honor of being a two-time NFL Man of the Year nominee - and whether he folds or rolls his socks.2020-01-2000 min
Just Not SportsRinger's Michael Baumann Talks Space Movies, From a New Skywalker to "The Last Starfighter"MICHAEL BAUMANN of The Ringer ("Ringer MLB Show") takes a break from covering sports to talk space movies! We break down the reaction to the latest, final-for-now "Star Wars" sequel, which movie astronaut he'd trust to save his life, hidden space-flick gems and whether the real Neil Armstrong is better than the movie version. Plus, Brad's daughter's relentless pursuit of Minnie Mouse's personal cell takes a turn! Find us on Apple, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Luminary.2020-01-1300 min
Just Not SportsYahoo's Kimberley Martin Loves Dogs, Cats, Turtles & Bunnies (+Gareth on Watchmen)Eat your heart out Robert Downey Jr., because Yahoo Senior NFL writer KIMBERLEY MARTIN is the original animal lover. She's owned dogs, cats, a (super old) turtle and multiple bunnies. Yes, bunnies. We break down her passion for pets, then call up our old co-host Gareth Hughes from CBS Sports to hear the latest in his battle against cancer - and talk about how watching the "Watchmen" is helping him cope.2019-11-2400 min
Just Not SportsWNBA All-Star Diamond DeShields Misses "Game of Thrones" AlreadyWNBA All-Star DIAMOND DeSHIELDS has only been without "Game of Thrones" a few months, and she's already missing it. The dynamic Chicago Sky guard breaks down her passion for the fabled TV show, re-examines the polarizing final episodes, shares favorite moments, explores how Arya got such good hops, and reveals how the home stretch may have unified her team during their race to the WNBA Playoffs!2019-10-3000 min
Just Not SportsShea Serrano on Rappers vs. Michael Myers, Selena's Wisdom and the Shaq-Dame Rap SagaThe Ringer's SHEA SERRANO returns to the show (he was kinda sorta our first guest ever) to talk about his new #1 NYT-bestseller "Movies (And Other Things)." We break down Michael Myers vs. rappers, defending "Halloween" sequels, the wisdom of the "Selena" movie, that whole Shaq-Dame rap beef, Josh Hartnett's bed head ... and more. Seriously, go buy Shea's book and support a truly great guy in sports media.2019-10-1800 min
Just Not SportsBob Stoops Drove a Gran Torino and Hitchhiked to See Bob SegerNational title-winning Oklahoma football coach BOB STOOPS has a new book about his career in football. So ... we're not talking *any* of that. Instead, we go deep on the busted-up Gran Torino he drove in high school, best places to eat in Northeast Ohio (shoutout Hot Dog Shoppe in Warren!), hitchhiking across Ohio to see Bob Seger, which OU players gave the best bear hugs, the only show he binge-watched after retiring, hanging with Toby Keith and more! Boomer Sooner!2019-09-2600 min
Just Not SportsChuck Klosterman on Short Stories, Unreliable Narrators and Shaq's Rock & Roll HoF ChancesYOU: Why the hell is CHUCK KLOSTERMAN on this show? ME: Well, I will forever consider him part of the sports media expanded universe, for his contributions to sportswriting, Grantland, Simmons' pod - all that. So when Chuck has a book of short fiction, he gets to come on and talk short fiction. We debate unreliable narrators, unrealistic reader expectations, a football coach with only one play and whether Shaq has a case for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!2019-09-1800 min
Just Not SportsYahoo's Hannah Keyser is on the 'Sex & the City' BandwagonBefore Yahoo MLB reporter HANNAH KEYSER got known for hopping on the bandwagon of baseball teams, she was firmly on Team Carrie. (Well, really, Team Miranda, but we'll get there.) That's right, she's a "Sex & the City" superfan with plenty of #HotTakes about the worst boyfriends, best Samantha-isms, best and worst ways the show has aged, and the art of tuchus-lingus ... don't worry, it's not as bad as it sounds. Just ask Charlotte.2019-09-1400 min
Just Not SportsESPNw's Katie Barnes Wrote "Grey's Anatomy" Fan FictionBefore covering sports and culture for ESPNw, KATIE BARNES tried a different kind of writing ... fan fiction! Katie was part of a vibrant and active online community that specifically explored the characters and relationships on the hit TV drama, "Grey's Anatomy." Katie joins us to talk about they got into the show, the importance of Grey's "Calzona" coupling and on-air LGBTQ representation, and the amazing art of "remixing" a show's storylines. Really fun interview.2019-08-2700 minJust Not SportsEmmy-Winning Sports Producer Gareth Hughes Has Cancer. So He's Watching a LOT of Guy Fieri on ChemoGARETH HUGHES is a 7x Emmy winner for his work on the NFL, NCAA, Masters and documentaries. He's also Brad's best friend and a former co-host of this very pod. So when he got diagnosed with liver cancer, we just had to break it all down. The stigma of liver cancer when you're sober, explaining cancer to your kids, when cancer "hurts," and the joys of watching Guy Fieri when you're on chemo.2019-08-1200 minJust Not SportsAlexi Lalas is on a Quest for the Perfect Pop SongIn 2020, U.S. Soccer legend and Fox Sports analyst ALEXI LALAS will be eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Seriously. Now a quarter century into his solo music career, we bring back Alexi to discuss his new album "Look At You," running into his fans in Europe, when "la la la la la" is the perfect lyric, and whether his record works as a concept album about the 2019 US Women's National Team winning the World Cup. (Spoiler, Brad thinks it is.)2019-08-0400 minJust Not SportsESPN's Joon Lee Collects 'Star Wars' MemorabiliaWhen ESPN's JOON LEE isn't globetrotting around to various sporting events, you can bet he's scouting "Star Wars" merch! We break down Joon's lifelong love of "Star Wars," the generational divide on the prequels, why he's not afraid of Reddit spoilers for "Rise of Skywalker," and why he started collecting cool "Star Wars" stuff. May the Force be with you, always.2019-07-1500 minJust Not SportsUSWNT Throwback with Megan Rapinoe & Becky Sauerbrunn!Look, I can't say if the USWNT will win or lose by the time you hear this - but we LOVED the run so let's do this damn thang! With the U.S Women's National Team thrilling us this July Fourth week, we go back to some of our best interviews with two stars from this year's squad. We start with MEGAN RAPINOE talking about her clothing line and how fashion can inspire and unite. Then, we flash back to 2x guest BECKY SAUERBRUNN's first trip to the pod where she talked "Ender's Game," video games, horror movies and more...2019-07-0200 minJust Not SportsJulie DiCaro Helps Us Detox from HBO's "Chernobyl"Peabody- and Gracie-winning Chicago sports talk host JULIE DiCARO returns to the show to help Brad shake off the looming trauma of HBO's "Chernobyl" series. Just who was to blame for an accident that almost killed everyone ... like, ever? Is Brad an awful person for not caring if TV dogs get shot? (Uh, yes.) And is it xenophobic to call the lead character "Lane Pryce" the whole time? (Also, yes.)2019-06-1700 minJust Not SportsAwful Announcing's Andrew Bucholtz Loves RushGrab your two-liter of Shasta and your all-Rush mixtape! We're talking to Awful Announcing's sports media guru ANDREW BUCHOLTZ about his love of the band Rush! Whether they count as "prog rock," if a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame speech entirely consisting of "blah" is a speech at all, and how you make a playlist entirely out of 18-minute songs.2019-06-0400 minJust Not SportsOlympic Swimmer Cody Miller is a Movie BuffWhen Olympic champion CODY MILLER isn't training ... or vlogging ... or swimming ... he's movie-going. (That's a word, don't look it up.) So we break down his passion for films, why he started his new podcast "Best Movie Worst Movie," which films in his house are "poster worthy," and debating Harry Potter with fellow Olympians. Oh, and when he's gonna do the sequel to "Gymkata" ... "Swim-kata."2019-04-1500 minJust Not SportsThe Athletic's Molly Knight Talks Tori AmosWhen it comes to MOLLY KNIGHT's Tori Amos fandom, the author and newly minted Athletic LA sportswriter admits she "drops a bomb" on people when she tells them she's seen Tori 100+ times (!) in concert. But it's that unwavering commitment that makes her perfect to finally become the one person in sports to accept this show's longtime "Talk Tori with Brad" challenge. They break down best albums, deep cuts, the "plugged" tour years, learning to love "Space Dog," plus the pressure of having Tori's personal email address but not knowing when it's OK to actually email.2019-03-2800 minJust Not SportsYahoo's Seerat Sohi Talks 'Mad Men'When she's not breaking down today's NBA, Yahoo's SEERAT SOHI is studying tape on some key players from yesteryear. The basketball writer is a true "Mad Men" obsessive who has watched the celebrated Sixties-set TV series over and over. So we break down favorite episodes, best character arcs, how the social commentary holds up ... and yes, a few gripes. Shut the door, have a seat, time to talk the drama at SCD&P.2019-03-1800 minJust Not SportsNFL Vet Trevor Pryce Made Kulipari Frogs a Netflix ForceTREVOR PRYCE was a multiple time All-Pro defender in Denver and Baltimore, but now he resides in a fantasy world far, far away! His "Kulipari" series went from book shelves to Netflix series to ... well, he'll only tease where it's going next. We break down his creative process, the art of cold-calling studio execs, working with Luke Skywalker and more. Plus, Brad explores his "Elizabeth Holmes voice truther-ism" in full.2019-03-0600 minJust Not SportsJane McManus Talks Old-School Rap & Older School RelicsSportswriter JANE McMANUS is a highly respected columnist, host and educator. She's also someone who saw N.W.A. in concert ... in Lincoln, Nebraska. We break down her love of old-school rap, whether she's #TeamChuckD or #TeamFlav, and the joy of seeing your kid write a term paper on hip-hop. Oh, and after the old-school rap talk we get into older-school archaeology, which ancient ruins hold up today and whether she believes in Ancient Aliens!2019-01-0400 minJust Not SportsWhy Baron Davis Created 'Black Santa'During his NBA career, BARON DAVIS was one of the most electrifying players in the league. Now, he's channeling that same excitement to something else ... Christmas! We go deep on why Baron created the character "Black Santa," how Black Santa and "Mrs. C" are redefining the spirit of Christmas for many kids, and the secret to keeping your beard from going gray. Plus, Brad gives his starting five of holiday movies ... which includes two non-movies somehow.2018-12-2100 minJust Not SportsOlympic champion Michelle Carter is a Make-Up ArtistMICHELLE CARTER turned heads in Rio by winning the gold medal in shot put. But daily, the self-professed "Shot Diva" also turns heads for her bold talent with make-up. We go deep on how she got into the beauty game, how she's pushing body-positivity to her fans, and just how much pressure there is applying a bride's make-up on her wedding day. Oh, and then Brad brings on his daughter Charley to fight over when it's okay for a kid to wear make-up. (Spoiler: Not when she's only 5.)2018-12-0900 min
Just Not SportsUSWNT's Becky Sauerbrunn Talks Ready Player One, Zelda & Tomb Raider!USWNT and Utah Royals FC superstar BECKY SAUERBRUNN makes her triumphant return to the pod! The all-world defender starts by breaking down the polarizing movie adaptation of "Ready Player One," and whether it holds up to one of her all-time favorite books. Then, she opens up about playing 125+ hours of the latest Zelda, whether the rebooted "Tomb Raider" is any good, and why she's so excited for the "The Name of the Wind" series. Oh, and reading "Scream" Wikipedia pages. She does that too.2018-11-1300 min
Just Not SportsSwimming Icon Natalie Coughlin Makes Food & Wine12-time Olympic swimming medalist NATALIE COUGHLIN loves food and wine so much ... she makes her own! We break down this iconic athlete's venture into urban farming, cookbook-writing and wine-making. (Oh, and becoming a mother.) And just for good measure, we talk about diving with sharks, too. Because when you're a world champion swimmer getting away from JAWS is less of a problem.2018-11-0500 min
Just Not SportsThe Ringer's Sean Fennessey on Horror Films & "Halloween"The Ringer's SEAN FENNESSEY has many titles. Editor-in-Chief. Chief Content Officer. Podcaster. But we appreciate him best as Horror Film Buff. Sean goes deep with Brad on the history of horror movies, including a breakdown of Sean's tremendous "Horror Oscars" piece from earlier this month. (Is "Gremlin's 2" horror? Is "Poltergeist" better than "The Thing?" Is "Texas Chainsaw 2" crazy or ... batshit crazy?) Plus, they analyze the great new Ringer podcast series "Halloween Unmasked" and why that film remains such a phenomenon today.
Subscribe to Sean's podcast "The Big Picture" & "Halloween Unmasked" wherever you listen to pods.2018-10-2400 min
Just Not SportsEddie George Tackles Broadway, Shakespeare & The RockNFL and Ohio State great EDDIE GEORGE does it all. Singing on Broadway? Check. Taking on Shakespeare? Check. Getting his MBA at a top business school? Check. Going toe-to-toe with The Rock on TV? Spoiler alert ... check again. We talk to Eddie about his endless ambitions, his "Hamilton" audition, and whether he can be the first athlete to pick up the HEGOT. (That's EGOT, plus Heisman.)2018-10-2000 min
Just Not SportsRick Pitino Talks Horse Racing & "Billions"As a NCAA basketball coach, RICK PITINO was a two-time national champion. As a race horse owner ... hey, he's just having a good time. We break down Pitino's tales from the track, why he doesn't care about winning the Kentucky Derby and why his horse is named "Party Dancer." Then, we go deep on his "Billions" fandom, why he identifies with Axe more than ever, and whether AAU bros are like "Dollar Bill."
His new book "My Story" is available at Amazon and wherever you buy new books these days.2018-10-1400 min
Just Not SportsWe're Back! A Quick Preview of the New SeasonWe're (*Chris Berman voice, and not when he's singing Huey Lewis*) back back back back back back! Just Not Sports is returning with an all-new season, and some format changes. Namely, "Brad does everything" is moving from "implied" to "literal." Here's a sneak peek at new interviews with Eddie George, Rick Pitino, Natalie Coughlin and more! Awesome season ahead. See you soon.2018-10-0600 min
Just Not SportsEp. 124: Andrea Kremer is a Hall of Famer AND Ballet DancerYou know ANDREA KREMER for her outstanding reporting on sports. But before she roamed the sidelines, she was a standout ballet dancer who almost "turned pro" in dance. On the weekend she's honored by the NFL Hall of Fame, we break down (24:00 mark) her roots in ballet, the athleticism of dancing, which NFL players practice it, and how ballet informed her amazing journalism career. Plus, Adam and Brad cast the LeBron-led reboot of "House Party!"2018-08-0400 min
Just Not SportsEp. 123: Greg Norman Lives a Life of AdventureHow do we celebrate Shark Week? With The Shark himself, golf legend GREG NORMAN. We go deep (22:00) about his passion for ranching, soaring with the Blue Angels, the dangers of cave diving, posing naked for ESPN's Body Issue, and how he'd probably be a fighter pilot if not for golf. Plus, with the World Cup wrapped up Brad & Adam break down the latest musical stylings of U.S. Soccer icon and analyst Alexi Lalas!2018-07-2300 min
Just Not SportsEp. 122: Running Legend Deena Kastor Loves to CookYou may think cooking Sunday breakfast is a chore. But for distance running icon DEENA KASTOR, it's "strategic joy." The Olympic medalist talks (21:00 mark) about her passion for cooking, favorite comfort foods, growing up hating cheese, and her new memoir on shaping a positive mindset. Plus, Brad and Adam break down the "Uncle Drew" movie ... which should net C-Webb an Oscar!2018-07-0500 min
Just Not SportsEp. 121: Chris Berman Sang with Huey Lewis ... and Will AgainPioneer of ESPN. Legend of broadcasting. Back-up singer for Huey Lewis. Yes, CHRIS BERMAN has done it all! We break down the ESPN pioneer's love of Huey Lewis & the News, just how many times he's played with them on stage, why he always sings "Walking on a Thin Line," and his optimism and support in the light of Huey's recent health battles. Plus, Brad & Adam talk Lonzo's diss track and their all-time "irrational" sports takes.2018-06-1500 min
Just Not SportsEp. 120: Rick Telander Went from Sportswriter to PainterRICK TELANDER freely admits he could edit a column forever, but when it comes to his paintings ... when it's done, it's done. The iconic Chicago-based sportswriter and TV mainstay just opened his first public art show in Chicago, so we break down (22:00 mark) the frustrations of watercolors, the joys of nature, and just how many times an artist can attend their own exhibit before it gets ... uh, weird. Also, the gang debates which action movies would be better with NBA stars.
Chicago natives, go see Rick's art in person all the month of June at AdventureLand Gallery, 1513 N Western Ave...2018-06-1200 min
Just Not SportsEp. 119: GQ's Nathaniel Friedman Collects (then Purges) RecordsWhen GQ writer and Free Darko founder NATHANIEL FRIEDMAN isn't obsessing over the cultural nuances of the NBA, he's applying the same dedication to vinyl records. We go deep (26:30 mark) on the art and science of record collecting, when it's time to purge, his REALLY deep dive into African music, what "High Fidelity" got right/wrong, and Moby Dick. Yes, Moby Dick. Plus the gang goes deep on Dallas Cowboys WR Cole Beasley's new rap album!2018-05-2500 min
Just Not SportsEp. 118: ESPN's Jason Fitz is a Country Music ArtistThese days, JASON FITZ gives hot takes on ESPN Radio. But country music fans may remember him as a member of the popular country group The Band Perry. We look back (24:30 mark) on Jason's tenure in Nashville, the art of playing fiddle, drinking "fake shots" on stage with Brad Paisley, and which country star he'd punch in the face. Plus, the gang is rendered speechless by the amazing hip-hop debut of NFL veteran Arian Foster (aka Bobby Feeno).2018-05-1500 min
Just Not SportsEp. 117: WNBA's Imani McGee-Stafford is a PoetAsk Atlanta Dream center IMANI McGEE-STAFFORD what she does, and the former Texas Longhorn standout will tell you basketball. But ask her who she IS, and she'll say a poet. We talk (21:00 mark) the role poetry played in overcoming sexual abuse, whether hip-hop qualifies as "capital P" Poetry, writing for the stage vs. the page, and more. Plus, the gang pitches Steph Curry ideas for his new production company! Steph, baby, call us!2018-05-0500 min
Just Not SportsEp. 116: Oympic Champ Gwen Jorgensen is a Foodie!Triathlon world champion and distance runner GWEN JORGENSEN is one of the world's best athletes. But she's also a legendary foodie! We break down (25:30 mark) her love of exotic cuisine, favorite restaurants across the world, why her husband won't let her cook, taste-testing Shalane Flanagan's new cookbook, and why you NEVER give her pancakes when she's ordered waffles! Plus, the gang does a (hotly contested) fantasy draft of WWE stars' pop culture contributions!2018-04-2000 min
Just Not SportsEp. 115: "Bachelorette's" Ryan Sutter Found Endurance Sports After a 1-Play NFL CareerYou likely know RYAN SUTTER as half of the original "Bachelorette" winners Ryan & Trista. But you may not know he was a standout football player who made it all the way to the NFL ... only to see his dreams dashed by a freak injury on the very first play. We talk (22:30 mark) about the mental toll of career-ending injuries, finding new life in endurance sports after football, the toughest races he's completed, braving the "American Ninja Course" ... oh, and the time Brad tried to kill him. (No, seriously.) Plus, the gang breaks down sports vlogs vs. docs, the merits of...2018-04-1100 min
Just Not SportsEp. 114: NBA #1 Pick Joe Smith is a Hip-Hop ArtistNBA veteran JOE SMITH had a long career in the league ... and also in hip-hop. We break down whether Joe invented the "no tie with a suit look" at the 1995 NBA Draft, the time Malik Sealy introduced him to Jay Z, whether Kevin Garnett can rap, and what it's like when Ol' Dirty Bastard busts into the studio to record a song for Mariah Carey. Plus, the gang debates when a fun TV sports segment lasts too long and Adam's birthday drama!2018-04-0800 min
Just Not SportsEp. 113: Adam Rank Marks Out for WrestlingNFL.com and NFL Network fantasy guru ADAM RANK freely admits he's a mark. And with WrestleMania coming up, we break down (18:00 mark) the best match-ups, Ronda Rousey's wrestling potential, the best WWE heels of all time, and whether the "Montreal Screw Job" was staged. Also, Adam and Brad break down the Brewers' tribute video to "The Sandlot."2018-03-3000 min
Just Not SportsEp. 112: Graham Zusi is an OutdoorsmanWhen MLS and USMNT star GRAHAM ZUSI isn't on the pitch, he's probably in his hammock. The Sporting K.C. standout opens up (28:00 mark) about his most treacherous adventures, the keys to lasting a week in the woods with your significant other, which teammates could be survivalists, and whether "knowing how to make fire" means you actually, ya know, CAN. Plus, the gang gets in a huge brawl over Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell's new rap album and music video. To be settled in ... the "Shade Room!"2018-03-2100 min
Just Not SportsEp. 111: Sarah Spain Shares Her "Bachelor" Hot Takes!The last time we had on ESPN's do-it-all host and reporter SARAH SPAIN, she confessed her "Bachelor" love. So we just HAD to bring her back to break down one of the most controversial breakups in show history. She power ranks (26:00 mark) the worst Bachelors ever, goes "full clown mode" on the indecisive Arie, and previews her hopes for the new "Bachelorette." Plus, the gang talks Kevin Love's essay on mental health, Barkley's "SNL" gig and Adam's tales from the NFL Combine.2018-03-1100 min
Just Not SportsEp. 110: Spice Adams is the Funniest Guy in SportsSPICE ADAMS had a long playing career in the NFL trenches, but in retirement he's reinvented himself as a bonafide social influencer. He opens up (23:30 mark) about his hilarious Internet videos, goofing on "old heads," how his "Fat Panther" parody got Shaq's attention, and whether Jay Cutler was funny. Also, with Kobe Bryant nominated for an Oscar we reflect on his late-1990s musical collaboration with Brian McKnight, "Hold Me," which sadly was snubbed by the Oscars.2018-03-0400 min
Just Not SportsEp. 107: Charlotte Wilder Loves Baking Shows (But Not Baking)SB Nation's CHARLOTTE WILDER freely admits she's obsessed with baking shows. Just don't ask her to bake and expect to get more than a "half cake" back. We go deep (27:00 mark) on the joys of British baking competitions, Baking Instagram, and even the best musical key changes from 1980s pop songs. Plus, the gang breaks down Shaq's newish oldish video game, awkward bathroom encounters from Super Bowl XLII, and some 5-hour postmodern piano song Gareth found. No, seriously.2018-02-0900 min
Just Not SportsEp. 106: When Super Bowl's a Job with Ringer's Bryan Curtis & Adweek's Kristina MonllosWith our ENTIRE crew working Super Bowl in some capacity (and Gareth stranded on a frozen truck in Minneapolis) we break the "Just Not Sports" 4th wall by talking about ... ya know, what we talk about during Super Bowl Week. First, The Ringer's media critic BRYAN CURTIS explains the insanity of Radio Row, then ADWEEK's KRISTINA MONLLOS talks about the strategies behind Super Bowl commercials.2018-02-0500 min
Just Not SportsEp. 103: WSJ's Jared Diamond is a Disney FanWall Street Journal national baseball writer JARED DIAMOND is a longtime fan of all things Disney. (Well, maybe not the "Cars" franchise, but still.) We discuss (22:00 mark) how to enjoy the theme parks as an adult, power rank the Pixar films, and tell you which "Pirates of the Caribbean" ride short-changes visitors. Plus, Brad and Gareth talk Gronk's stand-up special, Carson Palmer's career goals and more.2018-01-1100 min
Just Not SportsEp. 97: Bleacher Report's Natalie Weiner Likes JazzIf you want to learn something about jazz, NATALIE WEINER is a great place to start. The sports and culture reporter for Bleacher Report talks (24:30 mark) about playing bass guitar, her ultimate playlists, why she prefers live jazz records, and sexism she's encountered within the jazz community. Plus, Adam and Brad break down our biggest non-sports turkeys of 2017. (Huge spoiler: LaVar made Adam's list.)2017-11-2200 min
Just Not SportsEp. 93: Sean McIndoe Likes Stand-Up ComedySEAN McINDOE is a longtime NHL writer and analyst who was born standing up. Meaning, from childhood he's been a huge fan of stand-up comedy. We break down his favorite comics, the genius of George Carlin, funniest players in hockey, and more. Plus, Adam and Brad go DEEP on the new Damian Lillard (aka, Dame DOLLA) rap album, and rejoiced in the fact that, in Dame's words, we're gonna turn your funeral into a trap party.2017-10-2300 min
Just Not SportsEp. 92: Olympian Maggie Steffens Does Push-Ups for Puerto RicoWhen USA Water Polo star and two-time Olympic gold medalist MAGGIE STEFFENS heard about the destruction from Hurricane Maria, her Puerto Rican roots prompted her to act. We talk about her family connection to Puerto Rico, how her family weathered the storm and stood tall, and why she launched an online campaign to raise money for the rebuild. Plus, Gareth and Brad break down how athletes talked (or didn't) about gun control, and whether everyone agrees on Tom Petty's legacy.2017-10-1000 min
Just Not SportsEp. 90: Chuck Klosterman on JuCo Hoops, Grantland and the Best American BandYou may not consider CHUCK KLOSTERMAN a "sportswriter," but the famed cultural critic has produced a ton of intriguing sports writing. His new book "X" (uh, Ten) opens with a story called "Three Man Weave," an amazing tale of the craziest junior college basketball game ever played. We pin down Chuck on the backstory of that piece, the pressure of it kicking off Grantland's launch, his relationship with Bill Simmons, and the best American band ever (natch). Plus, Gareth and Brad talk the "It" movie. Because, we all float down here ...2017-09-2100 min
Just Not SportsEp. 89: Shaun Livingston Proves You Can Go Home Again2x NBA champion SHAUN LIVINGSTON of the Golden State Warriors is one of the best comeback stories in the NBA. But every offseason he heads back to Peoria, Illinois. It's his hometown ... and our adopted one. Brad and Shaun talking about their overlapping time there together, sneaking into bars under-age, Shaun's experience as a bi-racial kid, and the special pressure athletes feel to build a lasting legacy in the communities they grew up in. Also, the gang breaks down the latest LaVar Ball disaster, 9/11 remembrances and more.2017-09-1500 min
Just Not SportsEp. 84: SI's Ben Golliver Explores the OutdoorsSports Illustrated's BEN GOLLIVER is a true outdoorsman ... which we respect since we are true indoorsmen. We break down the NBA writer and podcaster's passion for hiking, his encounter with a "Mr. Lone Wolf" (!!) on the trails, why Utah's parks are sneaky awesome, and which NBA player he'd take on a trek in the woods. Also, we geek out on the Shaq diss track toward LaVar Ball. Is it a Top 10 Shaq rap song ever? Brad will decide. *(Spoiler ... yes.)2017-08-0500 min
Just Not SportsEp. 82: Norman Chad Says Make Bowling Great Again!Legendary sportswriter NORMAN CHAD is considered "The Voice of Poker" by fans of his work broadcasting the World Series of Poker. And with this year's Main Event wrapping up, Chad is basically living in a Vegas casino. But forget all that, we're going all in on ... bowling. At 40:30, we give the lifelong bowling fan a chance to talk defend Duckpin, short strides and pro bowling on TV. Oh, and Adam & Brad break down athlete rap, "uncircumcised" shoes and more.2017-07-2500 min
Just Not SportsEp. 81: Racing Legend John Force is a Reality TV DadHot rod legend JOHN FORCE makes a living driving 300 miles per hour ... but it's his time on reality TV that damn near gave him a heart attack. We reflect (22:00) on his one-time side hustle as a reality TV dad on A&E's "Driving Force," the impact his daughters have had on racing, and more. Then, Gareth & Brad debate which summer blockbuster had the WORST basketball scene: "Escape from LA," "Alien 4" or "Catwoman." (Spoiler, it's freaking "Catwoman.")2017-07-1400 min
Just Not SportsEp. 79: Troy Brown 'Over-Coaches' Youth SportsNew England Patriots' icon TROY BROWN played under some of the best coaches around. But he's here to tell ya, that DOESN'T mean a group of kids can get to the fourth option on a pro-style offensive set. He opens up about over-coaching youths, adjusting to retirement and making Boston his long-term home. Plus, Gareth and Brad go deep on everything from 30 for 30 podcasts to that stupid Mike Myers Gong Show thing.2017-07-0600 min
Just Not SportsEp. 74: Esquire's Luke O'Neil Talks Emo & Boston SportsEsquire writer LUKE O'NEIL breaks down the lightning rod that is the Boston sports scene, and then talks about his passion for emo music. Then, Gareth and Brad go deep on the most famous NBA conspiracy theories, from the "iced envelope" to the "MJ gambling ban" to the post-Decision Draft. Do YOU believe? (Cue X-Files theme music.)2017-05-1800 min
Just Not SportsEp. 71: MLS's Brek Shea Makes Modern ArtBREK SHEA of MLS's Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the USMNT joins the pod to talk about his love of painting, his colorful and vibrant style, and how much it sucks to have to toss a bunch of art supplies at the border. Then, Brad and Adam go deep on some of the best athlete cameos in music videos, from shirtless Magic to "Jay Z-racing" Danica to a "drama-loving" Jerry Stackhouse.2017-04-2100 min
Just Not SportsEp. 70: ESPN's Kavitha Davidson Plays Trumpet Better Than UsKAVITHA DAVIDSON may be the only ESPN employee to ever study music with freaking Juilliard! (Unless Gruden is holding out on us.) We discuss her love of jazz, underrated classical composers, cultural appropriation, Sousa marches - and how much better at trumpet she is than Brad. Also, Adam and Brad debate Michael Jackson's "good bad" songs. "Rump Shaker," and Brad's dreadful iTunes "most played."2017-04-1400 min
Just Not SportsEp. 68: NYCFC's Ethan White is a PhotographerHow did New York City FC defender ETHAN WHITE spend his offseason? Surveying the field from another angle. The rising MLS star talks (starting 36:30) about his passion for photography and his offseason internship at Players Tribune shooting sports. But first, Brad and Adam break down the wonderful insanity of Kobe Bryant's "Musecage" special on ESPN. Which straight up scared us.2017-03-3100 min
Just Not SportsEp. 67: Aaron Maybin is an Activist ArtistWe sit down with former NFL first round pick AARON MAYBIN, who has found an amazing second career as an artist and activist for social progress. (This just COULDN'T be more in Gareth's wheelhouse.) Also ... Joe is busy so Brad edited this one. So please forgive the occasional glitch. It's a learning process, OK!2017-03-2300 min
Just Not SportsEp. 61: Mike Tunison will Move You!Mike Tunison will move you! No, not emotionally... literally, he will move you. Like, boxes and trucks, etc. The Sports Writer talks about his side business as a moving man.
Plus, Gareth and Adam go into the field for an MMA Knife class, and then breakdown Meryl Streep's comments on sports from the Golden Globes.
Quirky interview? Field piece? Topical sports discussion? Just Not Sports is bringin' it in Episode 61.2017-01-1200 min
Just Not SportsEp. 38: Ringer's Amanda Dobbins Talks Princess DiThe Ringer’s AMANDA DOBBINS told the world she’d talk to anyone about the book “The Diana Chronicles” … and unfortunately for her, we found her email! She and Brad (14:30) nerd out over Tina Brown’s Princess Di biography, Diana’s hairstyles, Prince Charles’ (boring) sex life, and the nature of celebrity. Then (1:06:00) the gang goes deep on the rap style of Steelers’ RB Le’Veon Bell. And Gareth writes a “rap beef response” for the Rooney family!2016-07-1400 min
Just Not SportsEp. 30: C.L. & Chris Brown Played Action FiguresWe get nostalgic with sportswriter siblings –- ESPN.com national college basketball reporter C.L. Brown and Chris “Braven” Brown of BaltimoreBeatdown.com –- about old school action figures like G.I. Joe, Voltron and TMNT. Then (44:30 mark) we go deep on the Kevin Durant movie “Thunderstruck,” and debate whether it's actually a rip off of Gareth's 8th grade basketball odyssey. (Yes. Yes, it is.)
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Just Not SportsEp. 22: Josh Levin Plays Ping-Pong & Burke Badenhop on Game of ThronesSlate’s executive editor and Hang Up and Listen co-host JOSH LEVIN breaks down his passion for ping-pong! (Wait, is it Ping Pong? Ping-Pong? We’re gonna have to ask him how to punctuate it.) Then (34:00 mark) we go deep on “Game of Thrones” with longtime MLB pitcher BURKE BADENHOP.
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Just Not SportsEp. 16: Jonah Keri Likes The SimpsonsWe’re talking softball, from Maine to San Diego! OK, we’re not – that’s just one of many “Simpsons” quotes dropped for this week’s episode. America’s premier baseball writer JONAH KERI talks about his love affair with America’s premier (non-prehistoric) cartoon family. PLUS (43:00 mark): We break down the amazing heroes of the NBA Talent Challenge … and Brad defends Mike Muscala’s rap. Seriously.
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Just Not SportsEp. 5: Gilbert Brown Likes Classic CarsGilbert Brown calls us “soft!” (He's right.) The longtime Green Bay Packers nose tackle enjoys muscle cars, classic vans and “Fast & Furious” flicks. So when he heard Brad drives a 2004 Jetta … wow, just listen. Plus: We debate Herschel Walker’s MMA career (43:00 min mark), his chances vs. Kimbo Slice, and whether 3,500 sit-ups a day causes digestive problems.2015-12-0300 min