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The Ecom Show#158 Kyle Koster from Range Leather: Building a Timeless Leather eCommerce BrandHey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! It’s the first episode of 2023, and we want to kick things off with some advice for everyone looking to build a timeless brand. Join Kyle Koster, the CEO of Range Leather, and Daniel Budai, podcast host and CEO of Budai Media, as they discuss everything that goes into building a distinctive and long-lasting leather e-commerce brand. Range Leather is handcrafted leather goods store that crafts premium leather products designed to wear in, not out. What makes them unique is their excellent emphasis on cust...
2023-01-0338 min
The Big WeekendNo Sleep for BrooklynThe Brooklyn Nets are juggling multiple controversies as Kyrie Irving continues to pass up opportunities to apologize and Ime Udoka has been selected, somewhat perplexingly, as the man to fix this mess. The Big Lead's Kyle Koster and Liam McKeone discuss all the tumult and if there's any hope on the horizon. Then, tonight is the night we'll know for once and for all if baseball is better than football based on how many people watch on television. You can taste the excitement in the air. As well as the sarcasm. What do these ratings-obsessed people think they're accomplishing...
2022-11-0348 minThe Big WeekendThe Game of the Year with Phil SimmsPhil Simms of The NFL Today and Inside the NFL joins the show to preview the epic Buffalo Bills-Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday. What makes Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen so special? What does the public miss when assessing quarterback play? Plus, Kyle and Liam make some picks for you to consume at your own risk. All that and essays on Adam Amin's thrilling NLDS broadcast, CGI dragons at Yankee Stadium and an all-time broadcasting bit involving Angela Lansbury. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-10-131h 04The Big WeekendWe Stink!Liam and Kyle, contractually obligated to make NFL picks against the spread, once again face the music after another unfortunate showing. And try to do better in Week 5. Will they ever get better at this? Well, there's no guarantee. Pray for us. This is getting bleak. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-10-0529 minThe Big WeekendLIV, Laugh, LoveLIV Golf reportedly has a very unique plan for their broadcasts and, honestly, we all should have seen it coming from miles away. Kyle and Liam have a very unique new plan for picking NFL games against the spread and climb out of the hole they've dug by Schrute-ing things up. Plus, let no one accuse us of not saying nice things about the ManningCast. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-09-2832 minThe Big WeekendHang On, I Have to Take ThisAaron Judge's quest to smash home run records means it's time to fire up the debate over who deserves to profit from these historic baseballs. Should it be the lucky fans who could use the money? Spoiler alert: yes! The Score's NFL insider and NBA analyst Jordan Schultz also swings by to talk about his new role and the life of a newsbreaker. Finally, Kyle and Liam apologize for some bad gambling picks by offering more bad gambling picks. All that, and some long-simmering thoughts on the Amazon Thursday Night Football experience. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...
2022-09-211h 10The Big WeekendThe NFL Got So DrunkWeek 2 of the NFL was a truly wild experience with remarkable comebacks happening all over the place. Tua Tagovailoa finally has his signature moment after a six-touchdown explosion against the Baltimore Ravens. Joe Flacco may still be elite. Kyler Murray is certainly not the best player in football yet he could be the most exhilarating. The Big Lead's Kyle Koster and Ryan Phillips zip around the league at a breakneck pace, along the way offering begrudging respect for Robert Saleh, panicking about the Bengals and Colts, and wondering if the Lions might be halfway decent. We straight-up defy you...
2022-09-1938 min
The Big Weekend8 Things We've Learned About the NBA Finals So FarThe NBA Finals are knotted up at a game apiece as the Golden State Warriors used another spectacular third quarter to build an insurmountable lead against the Boston Celtics. The Big Lead's Stephen Douglas jumps on the show to discuss what we think we've learned so far. Is there anyone more annoying than Draymond Green? How badly does ABC miss Mike Breen? Does Marcus Smart have better hair than Dennis Rodman. The answers to all those questions and more lie within. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-06-0631 min
The Big WeekendIBLWM Week 5 Postgame Show with Anthony DiazAs the International Baseball League of West Michigan approaches the midway mark, the playoff picture is coming into focus and it includes seven teams within a game of first-place. Longtime Cub Anthony Diaz joins the podcast to talk about Sunday's shorthanded battle against the Pirates, being in the best shape of his life, observations from his 18 years playing in the league, and if he should be an All-Star. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-05-3130 min
The Big WeekendWhat I Learned From Spending Time With the Troops in Iraq and AfghanistanReflecting back on this Memorial Day to the USO trip I took a few years ago, visiting our military members around the globe. The life-changing experience offered countless lessons and reframed my thinking about what supporting the troops means. And how someone conflicted about the entire enterprise of war can find spaces to lend their hearts and minds. Hope you listen and reflect on your own relationship and worldview.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-05-3026 min
The Big WeekendAre These Boston Celtics Actually Going to Do It?The Boston Celtics did not look like a team destined for meaningful things early this season but have played some of the best basketball over the last several months. Another suffocating win against the Miami Heat moves them one measly win away from an NBA Finals appearance. Which presents the perfect opportunity for The Big Lead's Liam McKeone to drop by the podcast to brag on them. And for your humble host to give them some much-needed respect. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-05-2629 min
The Big WeekendI Still Can't Believe They Pitched to the Mudville Slugger in Casey at the Bat, Plus the IBLWM Week 4 PostgameErnest Lawrence Thayer’s 1888 poem Casey at the Bat is about unrealized hope, hubris, and the importance of jumping on first-pitch fastballs. It’s stood the test of time to emerge as one of the most indelible pieces of baseball writing. From Vaudeville stages to cartoonist easels, the tale has come to life, entertaining generations with its timeless simplicity and unsatisfying ending.
I’ve heard it recited scores of times. Despite this, last night — in a desperate attempt to find new bedtime material for my sleep-adverse son — a whole new element of the story presented itself upon reading....
2022-05-2428 min
The Big WeekendIBLWM Commissioner Javi Sanchez on the Past, Present and Future of the LeagueInternational Baseball League of West Michigan commissioner Javi Sanchez joins the show to talk about his 18 years in the league and reflect on the state of play. How have things changed since it was the Hispanic league and how have they stayed the same? How does he he view the challenge of growing while still keeping a connection to the past? What, exactly, does a commissioner do? Plus, a look ahead at the future of the IBLWM. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-05-1921 min
The Big WeekendTalking Baseball With Lauren Shehadi of TBS and MLB Network, Plus Jimmy Butler RulesLauren Shehadi has been a staple at MLB Network for 11 years and can be seen daily on MLB Central. She is also hosting TBS' Tuesday night showcase pre- and post-game. Shehadi joined the show to talk about her path to this point, how exciting it is to begin something new, the joys of being around so many incredible baseball minds, and how thankful she is for the opportunities. Plus, some thoughts on Jimmy Butler, a man on a mission. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-05-1824 min
The Big WeekendPGA Championship 2022 Vibe CheckWith the PGA Championship teeing off at Tulsa's Southern Hills in just a few days, we check in with esteemed local resident Bunkie Perkins to hear about the course, vibe, and get some John Daly stories. Plus, praising ESPN and CBS for their terrific golf coverage with thoughts from some of executives and on-air talent. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-05-1724 min
The Big WeekendPhoenix Suns Turn in Most Pathetic Game 7 Performance Ever, Plus Week 3 in the IBLWMThe Phoenix Suns won 64 games this year to ensure a Game 7 would take place on their court. It didn't help as the Dallas Mavericks curb-stomped Chris Paul in company in what will go down as one of the most dreadful do-or-die performances of all time. What the heck should we make of that. Then, the big story. Week 3 of the International League of West Michigan is in the books and contenders are starting to separate themselves from the pretenders.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-05-1636 min
The Big WeekendThe Detroit Tigers Suck and I'm Mad As HellThe Detroit Tigers started 2021 with a dreadful 9-24 stretch, then rebounded to play winning baseball for five months. A busy offseason was cause for optimism this season, but somehow the team has stumbled to an equally awful start. They can't hit. They have no life. They have no reserves waiting in the wings to solve this. All of this should make Tigers fans, who have suffered through years and years of an entirely unproductive rebuild, angry. Someone please fix this. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-05-1326 min
The Big WeekendFox Sports Breaks the Bank for Tom Brady, Plus Your IBLWM Week 2 PostgameFox delivered a lightning bolt of news this morning by announcing that Tom Brady will become its lead NFL analyst whenever he decides to hang up his cleats. Rumors of a massive contract abound. On one hand it's monumental news, and an enormous victory. But there's reason to wait to spike the football. Then, in much more important news, Jeremy Stokes hops on the podcast to break down Week 2 in the International League of West Michigan, with several newsy and juicy nuggets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-05-1033 min
The Big WeekendYet Another Job for Craig Carton, The Sad State of MLB Umpiring, and A Bizarre Chris Paul IncidentChris Paul was involved in a bizarre incident yesterday in Dallas. New video showing the fracas behind the Phoenix Suns' bench only makes the whole thing weirder. Plus, a look at the worst MLB umpires among a crowded field, thoughts on Fox Sports bringing in Craig Carton to the fold, if the Bucks-Celtics series winner will win it all and the Golden State Warriors 3.0. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-05-0934 min
The Big WeekendLay Off the Miami Heat, Plus Luka Doncic Is in Hell and Top 10 Athletes From Grand RapidsThe Miami Heat are having their way with the Philadelphia 76ers through two games of the series and some fans have taken up an annoying coping mechanism. Why attendance-shaming is incredibly lame. Plus, thoughts on Luka Doncic being trapped in a defensive hell and getting no help, wide receivers unfollowing their teams on social media and the raging debate over using slurp juice on your apes. Then a 10-minute journey into a warped mind full of incomplete thoughts and half-baked theories. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-05-0520 min
The Big WeekendHuman Error Isn't a Baseball Flaw, It's a FeatureBaseball is a game played by human beings and officiated by human beings. It's a game of errors and imperfection. Of rough edges and managing expectations. Pitching, at once one of the most solitary endeavors in all of sports, also requires fostering a working relationship with the person calling balls and strikes. The job of establishing the canvas upon which to paint is sometimes messy, and never without some push and pull. Perhaps when the machines usurp yet more control and all decisions are outsourced to cold artificial intelligence, a uniform strike zone will change the sport for the...
2022-05-0319 min
The Big WeekendPut a Microphone on Every MLB Player, Plus the International Baseball League of Michigan Postgame ShowESPN gave Francisco Lindor a microphone during Sunday Night Baseball's presentation of a particularly engaging Philadelphia Phillies-New York Mets matchup and it proved to be a tremendous decision. The effervescent shortstop provided insight, humor and more than anything, allowed the joy of playing baseball to seep out on the air. Why this is the best idea the sport has had in a long time. Then the internet's one and only International Baseball League of West Michigan wrap-up show debuts and Jeremy Stokes joins to discuss the Cubs' Opening Day loss to the dreaded A's and what else the Week 1 r...
2022-05-0235 min
The Big WeekendThe NFL Draft Broadcast Is Pure, Uncut Insanity and Perfection for Chris PaulReacting to the first night of the NFL Draft, which is a completely bewildering viewing experience. Why is so much stuff going on all the time? Is any of this completely necessary? And why do we love it so much? Plus thoughts on the suddenly competent Detroit Lions, the suddenly awful Detroit Tigers, Adam Schefter's mid-graduation reporting, the next Dennis Miller, the most useless analysis after a player is picked, what type of person attends one of these things, and so much more. Then, Stephen Douglas beams in from Midstate/Upstate New York to talk about Chris Paul's perfect...
2022-04-2945 min
The Big WeekendJa Morant is a Feast for the Eyes and a Nice Thought on Some Baseball GuysJa Morant is more unique than the usual unicorn because he is an amalgamation of all the NBA's most kinetic live wires and twisted steel. A terrific flying machine the likes of which the Wright Brothers could never imagine. A walking, talking Red Bull Flutag entry that not a single person fears will crash into the water. At the ripe age of 22, with his whole life ahead of him, he's capitalizing on the biggest moment of his basketball life on the brightest stage with the same undeniable panache and beautiful violence that's become synonymous with his name. Plus a...
2022-04-2709 min
The Big WeekendNBA Players As Types of Buses or Bus Passengers, 90s Sports Radio Guy on the NBA, Plus GMFB NewsSomething about Kevin Durant has caused sports pundits to consider the bus. Who rides it? Who drives it? And what are the lessons this staple of public transportation can teach us about the world? Exploring the latest sports media phenomenon. Plus, a 1990s sports radio guy phones in to pepper us with thoughts from last night's NBA action. And finally, a look at the candidates to fill Kay Adams' soon-to-be departed chair on Good Morning Football. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-04-2622 min
The Big WeekendIs Ben Simmons Done? Pelicans Piss off Chris Paul and Charles Barkley's Bad TakeBen Simmons will not play in Game 4 for the Brooklyn Nets as expected as his year-long campaign to ruin his career continues. At what point do we start wondering if his days as a productive basketball player are done? And what do we do with him in the interim. Plus thoughts on the pesky New Orleans Pelicans attacking Chris Paul in the best way possible, Charles Barkley ripping Kevin Durant for doing things he was never able to do, and why Lions fans should welcome Aidan Hutchinson to Detroit with open arms. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...
2022-04-2526 min
The Big WeekendThe Maddening Genius of Miguel Cabrera and Stephen A. Smith vs. MilwaukeeReflecting on Miguel Cabrera's one-of-a-kind career as he goes for his 3,000th hit. One of the best righthanded hitters of all time has done it his own way, in a way no one else could ever do it. On what makes him so great and what makes him so uniquely frustrating. Plus, would it be too much to ask for First Take to stop talking down to NBA cities who are minding their own business?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-04-2125 min
The Big WeekendDoes Jerry West Deserve an Apology From Winning Time? Plus the NBA Playoffs and Hating Streaming ServicesJerry West is understandably displeased with the way he is being portrayed in the HBO series Winning Time and is demanding an apology? The Big Lead's Stephen Douglas joins the show to discuss the beef, as well as the NBA Playoffs, streaming service sports frustration, and his latest television recommendations. Plus essays on the Golden State Warriors, Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs, the almighty ratings, and Nick Wright's height controversy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-04-2053 min
The Big WeekendESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. Problem, Ben Simmons Who, and Anthony Edward's Big ArrivalMel Kiper Jr. announced today that he would be working the NFL Draft for ESPN from a remote location because he is not vaccinated. Which, of course, is his right. Take all of the politics and your personal proclivities out of the equation. We can all agree that this isn't ideal. Not for the network, which enacted these guidelines to foster the healthiest possible work environment. And not for Kiper, who would give his best performance on-site. So the question becomes: at what point does an inability to do the best possible job due to a personal choice become...
2022-04-1912 min
The Big WeekendJordan Spieth Still Has It, The USFL Still Doesn't, and Kyrie Irving EnragesJordan Spieth, once considered by many as the man on Tour you'd trust must with the putter in his hand, has developed a devastating recent penchant for inexplicably butchering gimmies even weekend warriors would have no trouble conceding to the worst player in their group. It's been a vexing microcosm of his relative inconsistency this season in which he's shown real flashes of being the elite contender he once was and flashes of someone who might keep falling just short over and over again.
On another Easter win for someone who still has it.
Plus...
2022-04-1811 min
The Big WeekendThe Los Angeles Lakers Need to Clean House, Plus the Magical Mystery of Tiger Woods at the MastersThe Los Angeles Lakers were officially eliminated from playoff contention last night, a disastrous ending for a team with huge expectations. Frank Vogel is on the chopping block but the fallout shouldn't end there. The Big Lead's Ryan Phillips joins the show to talk about exactly what went wrong, why it went wrong, and precisely how bleak the future is for the Lakers. Plus, Tiger Woods is the story in Augusta as he attempts to return from a year-long absence and significant injury to capture his sixth green jacket. What are reasonable expectations and why is Tiger still one...
2022-04-0624 min
The Big WeekendIn Praise of Bill Raftery and The Horrors of Staying Up Until Almost Midnight Watching SportsThe Kansas Jayhawks put together the largest comeback victory in an NCAA Tournament championship game last night by erasing a 16-point deficit against North Carolina. How the hell did that happen? Plus, an essay on Bill Raftery, who is better than ever at 78 and strong words for those who complain about a late tip time. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-04-0522 min
The Big WeekendReacting to the Adam Schefter and Adrian Wojnarowski Getting New Deals at ESPNThe future employment of ESPN's Adam Schefter and Adrian Wojnarowski had been the object of much interest before today. Both are staying put as the network announced multiyear deals with each newsbreaker. This came after much interest from the sportsbooks. The Big Lead's Kyle Koster reacts to the announcements and what it means for both ESPN and the future of insiders. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-03-3116 min
The Big WeekendWhen Did the Media Become Obsessed With Handing Out the NBA MVP So Often? Plus, Why Cade Cunningham is Grant Hill 2.0Giannis and Embiid battled to the final whistle last night in a pivotal night for the NBA MVP trophy. Or perhaps not so pivotal as the next result will move the conversation. About that: how did we get to a place where there are multiple shows debating who should win this award every single day? Is the 2015 NBA Finals to blame? Plus, Cade Cunningham has been a revelation in Detroit and has a chance to become the next Grant Hill. How realistic is that expectation? And how soon can long-suffering fans expect it. And finally, a point of order...
2022-03-3028 min
The Big WeekendHard Knocks Gives Lions Life, Bad Will Smith-Chris Rock Takes, and Kevin Burkhardt's New GigThe Detroit Lions have been selected for HBO's Hard Knocks, presenting a tremendous opportunity to reintroduce the world to Dan Campbell. Why the franchise has a chance to change the narrative and capture the lovable loser bandwagon. Plus, Fox Sports is sliding Kevin Burkhardt into the No. 1 booth as salaries explode elsewhere. Which strategy will win out. And finally, the Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars incident created a Top-5 internet day of the century. On the bliss of not having a take. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-03-2925 min
The Big WeekendThe Miracle of Saint Peter's, Coach K's Last Dance and Villanova Has the Bluest Blood Right NowThe NCAA Tournament has whittled its field down from 68 to 4 and the programs remaining are all steeped in tradition and winning. Jay Wright has established himself as the heir apparent to Coach K and turned Villanova into every bit an equal. Right now, he's stolen Tom Izzo's bit. Plus, an essay on Saint Peter's and the magic of a Cinderella run that keeps on going. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-03-2829 min
The Big Weekend30-Minute Major League Baseball Crash Course with The Athletic's Britt GhiroliMany baseball fans spent the offseason bracing for the prospect of not having any baseball or not having enough baseball. But a deal came just in time to preserve a 162-game regular season and Opening Day is right around the corner. Britt Ghiroli, MLB senior writer for The Athletic, returns to the show for 30 jam-packed minutes previewing the year ahead. Are the Dodgers beatable? How deep is the AL East? What's the deal with Fernando Tatis Jr.? Could the Tigers be this year's sleeper? All that and so much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-03-2330 min
The Big WeekendMike Florio on His New Book, Pro Football Talk's Long Journey and the NFL's Most Clickable PlayersMike Florio's new book Playmakers: How the NFL Really Works (And Doesn't) takes a look at a league that "has simultaneously become an athletic, financial, and cultural powerhouse—and a League that can’t seem to go more than a few weeks without a scandal." He joined The Kyle Koster Show to talk about what he wanted to accomplish in writing this book and his choice to release it during Pro Football Talk's busiest week of the year. Florio also reflected on the early days of his site and the work that went into building it. Adver...
2022-03-1736 min
The Big WeekendMarch Madness Is Here, Plus Rob Dauster from The Field of 68The NCAA Tournament brackets were revealed on Sunday night and the best week on the sporting calendar has arrived. Scheduling gods have facilitated Michigan State getting an opportunity to end Coach K's career at Duke. Now we pray to them to allow such a matchup to come to fruition. In this episode I take honest stock of MSU's chances of doing anything of impact before speaking with Rob Dauster, who created The Field of 68 with Jeff Goodman, and has been enjoying tremendous growths. We hear how he went about building the outlet as well as get his thoughts on...
2022-03-1533 min
The Big WeekendJoe Buck and Troy Aikman to Monday Night Football, So What's Fox Going to Do?ESPN finally found its big, splashy Monday Night Football booth as yesterday brought news that Joe Buck would be teaming up with his longtime partner Troy Aikman. This leaves some giant holes for Fox Sports to fill in both the football and baseball departments and assures a new voice for the World Series. The Big Lead's Kyle Koster reacts to the seismic news and tries to figure out what pieces are next to fall. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-03-1219 min
The Big WeekendJuwan Howard and the Cycle Moving Way Too Fast, Plus 5 Thoughts on NBA All-Star WeekendThe Big Lead's Stephen Douglas makes his long-awaited return to this show for a conversation about the Juwan Howard-Greg Gard situation, the speed at which the reactionary cycle swallows and smoothes every event, and its potential impact. Is an overload of information and access making our opinions better or is it making them worse. Plus, on a lighter note, ticking through an NBA All-Star Weekend full of superstars, perhaps none more amazing than Stephen Curry. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-02-2146 min
The Big WeekendStephen A. Smith vs. Chris Mad Dog Russo 'First Take' Postgame ShowEvery once in awhile an event comes along that changes the course of human history. The extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs. Europe diving head-first into the Industrial Revolution. The invention of stuff-crusted pizza. Chris Mad Dog Russo joining the First Take set to go mano e mano with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN Wednesday morning qualifies by any chosen metric. We have all the giddy reaction a person could hope for in the wake of this transformative experience. Join us a recap of an episode unlike any other as two titans flew dangerously close to the sun.
2022-02-1741 min
The Big WeekendGood Morning Football's Matt Hamilton and Some Important Breaking 'Early Edition' NewsWith Super Bowl LVI just days away, Good Morning Football producer Matt Hamilton joins the show from Los Angeles to preview Rams-Bengals. Which quarterback will capitalize on the chance to secure a legacy-defining victory? Plus, we talk about his media journey, the success and growing popularity of GMFB, and his transition to a more visible role this year. He also shares his Mount Rushmore of show segments. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-02-0939 min
The Big WeekendDick Vitale's Voice Is Louder Than EverDick Vitale has provided college basketball's soundtrack for over four decades. He is interwoven into the sport's fibers. Countless fans can look back and identify the moment he sparked their curiosity and ignited their passion. Perhaps it was a Duke-North Carolina game. Or a Super Tuesday in Bloomington with Bobby Knight stomping around on the sidelines. His voice carries transportive energy. And although it's been largely absent this year — the ESPN broadcaster worked five contests before stepping away to tackle his health with full focus — we can still hear it reverberate as loudly as ever.Advertising Inqu...
2022-02-0807 min
The Big Weekend10 Reasons to Be Excited About Super Bowl LVISuper Bowl LVI does not have a familiar hero or villain but does provide one of the more exciting injections of fresh blood we've seen in a long time. FanSided's Matt Lombardo swings by to talk about some of the stuff we're most excited to see potentially play out, from an Odell Beckham Jr. redemption story to the crowning of Joe Burrow. Plus, thoughts on the Brian Flores lawsuit that rocked the NFL earlier this week. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-02-0348 min
The Big WeekendEmergency Podcast II: Tom Brady Officially Retires, But Not Without More DramaAfter a few days of trying to shoot down a report that he was retiring, Tom Brady made it official this morning. The greatest QB to ever play released a long and heartfelt note thanking everyone. Except the New England Patriots. Resident Pats fan Liam McKeone joins to help sort through the many emotions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-02-0127 min
The Big WeekendEmergency Podcast: Tom Brady Retires, Or Did He?The sports world was rocked by the news that Tom Brady is retiring. We think he is retiring. Is he retiring? There seems to be some disagreement. Some thoughts on a wild day in the NFL and in media. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-3020 min
The Big WeekendLong Live Barry Bonds, The Greatest Baseball Player We've Ever SeenBaseball's beauty is that it can spark childlike wonder. That there are those perfect moments we can enjoy even in aged cynicism. Because there's an understanding that they exist in a a complicated and flawed ecosystem. Barry Bonds was that perfect moment at home plate. He did fairytale things but wasn't the right protagonist. It was still a hell of a story.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-2604 min
The Big WeekendLiterally the Best NFL Playoff Weekend Ever, Plus a Matthew Stafford Victory Lap with Jim CostaTom Brady and Aaron Rodgers out, potentially forever. Joe Burrow continues to be a quarterback of destiny. Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes going head-to-head in potentially the best NFL playoff game ever played. Matthew Stafford quieting the doubters. All those things and more combined to make this past weekend the most electric 28-hour stretch we've ever seen. Reaction to all of the insanity, plus Jim Costa of 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit hops on to join in long-awaited Stafford victory lap. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-2441 min
The Big WeekendDallas Cowboys are a Ratings Monster, Indiana Basketball is Back and Freezing Cold Tom Brady TakesThe Big Lead's Ryan Phillips joins the show to talk about Indiana's long-awaited win over the Purdue Boilermakers and the state of the program under first-year coach Mike Woodson. Then, there's a non-zero chance Tom Brady will be playing his last game this weekend but no one is talking about it. Plus, reacting to the insane ratings the Dallas Cowboys bring across sports media. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-2138 min
The Big WeekendJohn Gonzalez on His New Sports Illustrated Podcast, Ben Simmons and Good Ol' Q&AsJohn Gonzalez, who recently joined Sports Illustrated, debuted the outlet's newest podcast today. He stopped by to talk about the pilot episode of Sports Illustrated Weekly, what to expect in the future, and what the opportunity means to him as someone who grew up reading SI. He also is forced to answer a few Ben Simmons questions in his capacity as a Philadelphia sports enthusiast. Plus, revisiting his excellent Q&A with comedian Ben Schwartz.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-1930 min
The Big WeekendHow About Those Cowboys and Wild Card Reflections with Matt LombardoFanSided's lead NFL writer Matt Lombardo joins the show for a recap of Super Wild Card weekend. Are the 49ers or Bengals a team of destiny? What's next for the Cowboys after a particularly gruesome defeat? Was there actually too much football on television? Plus, why the winner of Chiefs-Bills could be the eventual Super Bowl champion. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-1732 min
The Big WeekendThe Bowl Game: Which NFL Coaches Do We Most Want to See SlimedThe Bowl Game makes a Friday appearance with half-baked thoughts on Big Ten basketball, Tecmo Super Bowl, NFL coaches we'd live to see slimed, Home Improvement plot points, the Wordle phenomenon, Jeopardy box scores, How To With John Wilson, and just how hard Good Charlotte continues to go. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-1407 min
The Big WeekendNabil Karim on Joining Turner Sports, What to Call Wayne Gretzky and Where He Gets Those SuitsNabil Karim is joining Turner Sports on a multi-year deal. There he'll serve as a host and reporter across basketball and hockey programming. The native Canadian, who has previous stops at TSN and ESPN, stopped by to talk about why this is the right fit and who is most excited to work alongside. Plus, a look back at his career to this point and a few minutes on fashion. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-1328 min
The Big WeekendThoughts on ESPN's New Sunday Night Baseball Booth and The New York Times Buying The AthleticSports media news has been flying in at an alarming rate over the past few days, dictating a Friday podcast. Why ESPN got it right in retooling the Sunday Night Baseball booth and spinning off an alternate broadcast with Alex Rodriguez and Michael Kay. Plus, after much speculation, The New York Times will pay $550 for The Athletic. What does this mean for sports journalism and can such a model be replicated?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-0839 min
The Big WeekendNFL Numbers and Narratives With Adam ChernoffAdam Chernoff, senior strategist for Covers.com and host of the Simple Handicap, joins the show to talk about the state of the NFL and how this unprecedented year has manifested for oddsmakers and the public alike. How big of a hit will losing Antonio Brown be for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Is there any reason to think Aaron Rodgers won't win the MVP? Should we believe in the Bengals? All that and more, plus a reminder that Jim Harbaugh isn't leaving Michigan.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...
2022-01-0538 min
The Big WeekendThe Bowl Game: It's Getting Harder and Harder to Find UncrustablesWhat would it have sound like if Larry King had turned his dot-and-dash column into a podcast? A bit like the Bowl Game. Better, obviously. But similar. Today's episode includes thoughts on Ben Roethlisberger, Uncrustables, the ManningCast and much, much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-0408 min
The Big WeekendReacting to Another SEC Title Game and What the 12-Team College Football Playoff TV Schedule Should Look LikeAlabama and Georgia each rolled in their respective College Football Playoff semifinal games, creating another sleepy New Year's Eve experience. What can college football do about the lack of buzz and excitement come playoff time? The 12-team tournament will help but getting the timing right will be both challenging and important. The Big Lead's Kyle Koster offers a modest proposal of what such a schedule would like in terms of television. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-01-0121 min
The Big Weekend5 NFL Coaches Most Likely to Be Fired After This SeasonThe Big Lead's Ryan Phillips joins the show to talk about five NFL coaches who are sitting on hot seats right now and may not survive Black Monday. What went wrong in each of these situations, is there anything that could be done to salvage the relationships, and if not, where do these organizations turn? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-12-2959 min
The Big WeekendA Deep Dive Into The Family Stone, Possibly the Worst Christmas Movie Ever MadeWith just two days until Christmas, The Big Lead's Stephen Douglas joins the show to discuss 2005's The Family Stone with your fearless host, who has suffered through an annual showing for over a decade. They try to answer some unanswerable questions like: what the hell is going on with the plot? Who would like this? Why are the characters acting so erratically? Has there ever been a more awkward moment than the dinner scene? And finally, how does one even begin to scratch the surface in only 60 minutes?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-12-2356 min
The Big WeekendWe Need to Have a Conversation About Bad Beats and the NFL ProductThe Chicago Bears are coming to the end of the Matt Nagy era and sent America off with an absolute stinker against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. Why it was the furthest thing from a bad beat and why change is needed. Plus, there are more standalone games than ever in the NFL. Which means more terrible television product. Is this unavoidable or is there something that can be done to improve the product?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-12-2124 min
The Big WeekendOh, So Stephen Curry Can ShootSports. Pop culture. Spoken word. What you missed from the night before in 10 minutes. Let's play a bowl game. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-12-1510 min
The Big WeekendKevin James as Sean Payton, Plus a Lot of Michigan State Hoops with Big Ten Network's Harold SheltonKevin James is playing Sean Payton in a new movie and we are absolutely here for it. Then, Big Ten research manager and MSU alum Harold Shelton joins the show to talk about a surprisingly successful non-conference campaign and what the ceiling could be for this team. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-12-1444 min
The Big WeekendPresenting the 2021 Sports Media AwardsThe Big Lead presents its annual Sports Media Awards, a project to identify and honor those in the industry who stood out through the year. Episode includes a full rundown of the winners and the thought process behind selecting them. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-12-091h 12
The Big WeekendWelcome to the Bowl GameThe Big Lead's Kyle Koster pays homage to Larry King and laziness by offering a brain dump of thoughts from the sports and pop culture world. Sit back and let the vibes engulf you. Plus, college football figures itself out again. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-12-0606 min
The Big WeekendThe Javy Baez Episode, Plus ESPN's Beth Mowins on Her NBA DebutThe Detroit Tigers went for Coke with Carlos Correa but ended up with Javy Báez, who is a particularly tasty brand of Pepsi. Rogelio Castillo of Fansided's Tigers Radio Pod joins the show to talk about the mood of the fanbase and why there's reason for optimism. Then, Beth Mowins on her play-by-play duties for the Sixers-Hawks game on ESPN and making some history in the process. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-12-0340 min
The Big WeekendThe College Football Coaching Carousel EpisodeAfter arguably the wildest and most shocking week of college football coaching news, The Big Lead's Ryan Phillips joins the show to discuss the current state of play. He talks about how the Lincoln Riley-USC deal came together, and what that means for the Trojans program long term. The two also react to Brian Kelly's surprising new gig with LSU and what Notre Dame's plan should be going forward.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-12-0151 min
The Big WeekendThe Jim Harbaugh EpisodeGear Patrol editor and former TBLer Tyler Duffy joins the show for a victory lap following Michigan's decisive and long-awaited victory over Ohio State. The Michigan alum re-examines the Jim Harbaugh era through the years and tries to make sense of the prevailing narratives. The two also talk about what the future holds for the Wolverines and the Big Ten in general. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-11-3031 min
SportFire PodcastThanksgiving NFL Preview (OK, Mostly the Lions) with The Big Lead's Kyle KosterAdam sits down with Kyle Koster (The Big Lead) to dissect the tradition of watching the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. Plus, what was AJ Hinch eating for double meals with Carlos Correa?
We also hear from the wisened old scout who tried to sign Matthew Stafford's wife after she chucked a pretzel at a fan.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-11-2533 min
The Big WeekendCollege Football Playoff Rankings Indifference, Plus Sports Comedy with Mike Camerlengo of 60 Second ClassicsThe College Football Playoff selection committee is out with new rankings and reasons for people to get all worked up. On why none of this matters yet, but is excellent television. Comedian Mike Camerlengo, known for his unique takes on sports and pop culture, joins the show to talk about his creative process and finding humor in highlights. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-11-171h 00
The Big WeekendWho Are You and What is The Big Lead?In a special Press Pass crossover episode of the show, Kyle peels back the curtain to talk about how he ended up at The Big Lead while providing some background on the site's past, present, and future. Liam McKeone joins for an introspective conversation on approach and the challenges an opportunities that come with operating one of the world's longest free-standing sports blogs. Plus, an honest plea for feedback from our audience, both old and new.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-11-1049 min
The Big WeekendCollege Football Playoff, Dream Jobs and the Found Art of the Mid-Range Jumper with Mike HallBig Ten Network anchor Mike Hall joins the show to react to the College Football Playoff selection committee's first rankings and what they mean, if anything. We talk about his experience winning ESPN's Dream Job and the opportunities and challenges that went with it. He shares how he approaches studio work, sideline reporting, play-by-play calls, and other things before offering some shoutouts to those who have helped him along the way. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-11-0357 min
The Big WeekendJoe Buck Shines in October, Plus a World Series Check-In with ESPN's Eduardo PerezJoe Buck is often unfairly maligned but has been at the top of his field for decades. Why he's best in a his jam-packed Octobers. Then, Eduardo Perez, in Atlanta for the call on ESPN Radio, joins the show to talk about the World Series and share what he loves about broadcasting this time of year.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-10-2932 min
The Big WeekendRevisiting My Bad Peyton Manning Broadcasting Takes, Plus Michigan-Michigan State with The Athletic's Chris VanniniWith the ManningCast proving to be an enormous success, it's time to eat some crow and self-report some old bad takes. The Big Lead's Kyle Koster goes full Fire Joe Morgan on himself, explaining how he ultimately got the Petyon Manning sweepstakes wrong. Then Chris Vannini from The Athletic comes on to preview the only game that matters this weekend, Michigan vs. Michigan State, and to talk about his journey from MSU's student paper to a national beat. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-10-2750 min
The Big WeekendThe Beauty of the MLB Playoff Broadcast and Even More Inside-Baseball Media Stuff with The Ringer's Bryan CurtisThe MLB postseason is one of the best things in all of sports and also an incredible canvas for television. What to notice the next time you're on the edge of your seat. Then Bryan Curtis, editor-at-large at The Ringer and cohost of The Press Box podcast, stops by for a dive deep inside the world of sports media. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-10-1540 min
The Big WeekendCovering QAnon, Politics and Technology with The Daily Dot's David CovucciDavid Covucci, senior politics and technology editor for The Daily Dot, joins The Kyle Koster Show to talk about his outlet's coverage of the two areas, which have converged together with the highest of stakes. They discuss the mystery behind Q, how the internet has flattened society, and where all of this is going.
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2021-10-1250 min
The Big WeekendThe Big Ten Is Back, Plus Fox Sports' Charlotte Wilder on the College Football Road Trip of a LifetimeDon't look now but the Big Ten has five of the top 11 teams in the latest AP college football poll. That seems like as good a reason as any to muster some Midwest pride and look ahead to a wide-open stretch run. Then Fox Sports' Charlotte Wilder joins the show to talk about her ultimate college football road trip and the privileges and pressures the opportunity presents. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-10-0542 min
The Big Weekend20 Years of 'Pardon The Interruption' and a Good Deal of Other Nonsense with Pablo TorreESPN is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pardon The Interruption with a television special and a four-part podcast series hosting by Pablo Torre. The ESPN Daily host checked in to talk about those projects and to play a little bit of This and That. Topics include: the magnificent octopus, the Law & Order reboot, Erik Rydholm's genius and whether he's a Wilbon or a Kornheiser. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-10-0151 min
The Big WeekendNFL Teams As Succession Characters As Game of Thrones CharactersIt's your classic "one for us" situation on the Kyle Koster Show as grizzled sports blog veteran Stephen Douglas stops by to explain what each NFL team would be like if it were a completely different thing. Going to be totally honest with you, the listener, and admit this one got away from us at times. Three or four big laughs, though. So that's something. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-09-2956 min
The Big WeekendTodd Fuhrman on the Past, Present and Future of Sports BettingTodd Fuhrman, host of the Bet The Board podcast, joins The Big Lead to discuss his journey to become of the foremost voices in sports betting. He takes us behind the scenes of his process, what makes him unique, and what lies ahead for an increasingly crowded and lucrative space. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-09-2232 min
The Big WeekendStepping Into The Mayor's Office with Sean CaseyThree-time All-Star first baseman and career .302 hitter Sean Casey joins the podcast to talk about his show, The Mayor's Office. The MLB Network personality discussed a wide range of topics including the genius of Pedro Martinez, all those on-field conversations, the funniest players he ever encountered and the proper way to consume Skyline Chili. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-09-1437 min
The Big WeekendInside The NFL RedZone and Monday Night Football's Two-Pronged Attack with Liam McKeoneWith the NFL season kicking off tonight, Liam McKeone swings by the show to preview what to expect from both the RedZone and Monday Night Football in the coming year. Plus, are people expecting too much from the ManningCast and the mental state of New England Patriots fans. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-09-0946 min
The Big WeekendThe One Minute on Every NFL Team Season Preview with Stephen DouglasWith the NFL season fast approaching, The Big Lead's Kyle Koster and Stephen Douglas perform the heavy lift of devoting 60 seconds on each team, identifying the one thing they'll be interested to see throughout the year. Plus, a new idea for a podcast is brought to the table for inspection.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-09-0756 min
The Big WeekendCollege Football Kickoff With Fox Sports' Rob StoneCollege football will feel a lot more like the college football we all know and love this year with fans in attendance and energy levels back to normal. Fox Sports' Rob Stone, host of Big Noon Kickoff, joined the show to talk about the exciting year ahead and the approach going into a pivotal year for the franchise. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-09-0133 min
The Big WeekendTalking Baseball With Fox Sports' Jake Mintz, Who Just Went on a Long Bike RideFresh off a 1,200-mile bike ride that took him from New York City to Chicago, Fox Sports MLB writer Jake Mintz hopped on the podcast to talk about the sights, sounds, and feelings the two-week journey brought. Following that there is some discussion about he and Jordan Shusterman's rise as the Cespedes BBQ crew, plus some honest-to-goodness old-fashioned talkin' ball. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-08-1034 min
The Big WeekendA Special Field of Dreams Trip With Kevin FrandsenFormer MLB utility man Kevin Frandsen joins the show to talk about his upcoming trip to the Field of Game next week, which will carry significant meaning. Frandsen is covering the event as part of SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio channel and will co-host a special pregame show with Steve Phillips in the hours leading up to the game. He spoke about the movie and how one of its famous lines became a family motto. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-08-0432 min
The Big WeekendAdam Schein Always Has More to Say, Plus Getting Back Out There With Marty SmithA deep dive into what makes Adam Schein such a joyful listen and what inspired the feature, which you can hear in full. Plus, ESPN's Marty Smith swings by to talk about getting back on the road for college football season and his work with the Academy Sports + Outdoors Back to Sport campaign.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-07-2336 min
The Big WeekendGiannis Is Why We Watch Sports, Plus Detroit Optimism and Eating with World of IsaacSausage King of Detroit Andy Isaac joins the show to bask in some rare good times for Detroit's sports teams and talk about Isaac Eats, his new series for Woodward Sports. Plus, Giannis cements his legacy and caps the exact arc we all hope to see. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-07-2138 min
The Big WeekendMLB's Shining All-Star Moments, Shohei Ohtani Controversy and Growing the Game, Plus Daniel KimWith Major League Baseball's All-Star Game offering an exciting look at the sport's bright future, Daniel Kim joins the show to discuss all things Shohei Ohtani, the joy and challenges of growing the game, and forging his own path covering the game he loves.
Plus, a surprise edition of Rey Ordonez Corner. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-07-1436 min
The Big WeekendStephen A. Smith is One of a Kind & The 10 Best NFL Coaches in 2022 The Big Lead's Liam McKeone hops on to look into a cloudy crystal ball and predict who will be considered among the NFL's best coaches headed into the 2022 season. Can anyone catch Bill Belichick? Can you handle a world in which Kevin Stefanski is on this list?
Also, an earnest appreciation for Stephen A. Smith's unique skillset, which manifests in new and interesting ways.
Plus, rooting for the Clippers out of spite — which is just a good a reason as any.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...
2021-06-3055 min
The Big WeekendKhris Middleton's Amazing 119 Seconds, Hot Takes Are Here to Stay, and the Death of the NBA DynastyKhris Middleton singlehandedly saved the Milwaukee Bucks' season and rendered huge narratives obsolete. But just how fickle and tenuous is both the actual sport and the way it's covered? Is it possible that everything will shift after Game 4? That answer, plus an explanation of why Middleton's explosion may signal the end of the NBA dynasty.
Also, some thoughts on the annual hot dog contest, which really gets going after dark. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-06-2827 min
The Big WeekendChris Paul is Magic, Ben Simmons is the Weirdest Player Ever, and The Self-Inflicted Instant Replay ProblemLast night's Phoenix Suns-Los Angeles Clippers game was an instant classic, capped by DeAndre Ayton's last-second dunk. It also took 32 minutes to play the final 90 seconds thanks to several unsatisfying instant replay reviews. If only someone had warned us that this is what would happen — that replay would ruin all sports. On that and why it's probably too late to fix it now.
Plus, Ben Simmons is arguably the weirdest NBA player of the century, even before he writes his next chapter, which can go in any direction. How the hell did the Anti-Three Point Guy...
2021-06-2324 min
The Big WeekendBrooklyn Nets are a 50-40-90 Miracle and Finding Value in the Mayweather-Paul CircusThe Big Lead's Stephen Douglas joins Kyle Koster to react to the Brooklyn Nets' total domination against the Milwaukee Bucks, even without James Harden. Could this team be on a collision course with an all-time great postseason? Plus, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard are as good as ever but perhaps under-appreciated. How the heck did that happen?
Finally, the Logan Paul-Floyd Mayweather fight left much to be a desired, but it's a smart business model for the future. Giving the stunt some begrudging respect. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: h...
2021-06-0839 min
The Big WeekendCoach K Hanging 'Em Up, Boston Celtics Shakeup and Aaron Rodgers' LegacyBrian Giuffra, editor-in-chief of The Big Lead, joins the podcast to discuss a completely bonkers morning of basketball news as Duke and the Boston Celtics embark on dramatic new eras. Will everyone miss Coach K will he's gone? Is this the beginning of the end for the superstar college basketball coach? Plus, does Brad Stevens have it all figured out or is he simply falling upwards?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-06-0248 min
The Big WeekendFox News' Johnny Joey Jones on His New Show Exploring the History of TattoosFox News' Johnny Joey Jones joins The Kyle Koster Show to talk about his new Fox Nation series, USA Ink. The five-episode series, debuting May 28, examines the history of tattooing and its pervasive spread throughout American culture. Jones goes behind the scenes of the modern tattoo industry and even gets a piece on-air. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-05-2631 min
Yes! Maybe? No.Play Ball! with Kyle Koster and Charlie HulmeAndrew Streeter and Yeti Blanc chat with Kyle Koster and Charlie Hulme about what Baseball can learn from Soccer.
Does Andrew give Yeti 15 years or less to live? Will Kyle and Charlie find Uncle Rico style baseball kismet?
Will Charlie drift away in to the LorenZone all on his own?
Yes! Maybe? No.
Kyle Koster is managing editor at TheBigLead.com and also hosts the Kyle Koster show
Charlie is a director at Rydholm Projects, Inc. and is also a host of several i...
2021-04-1357 min
The Big WeekendPaul Pierce Out at ESPN, The Magic of Akil Baddoo & Fernando Tatis Jr. InjuredESPN parted ways with Paul Pierce on Monday night after the NBA analyst posted a risque video over the weekend. There's a good argument that such a decision will be best for both parties. The Big Lead's Kyle Koster explains why. Plus, making sense of Akil Baddoo's incredible start for the Detroit Tigers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-04-0718 min
The Big WeekendLeBron James' New Narrative, Steve Kerr and the Perils of Aggregation & A Crazy NFL Broadcast IdeaThe Big Lead's Kyle Koster and Liam McKeone look ahead to the challenges and opportunity presented by LeBron James' injury and how limping to a title would change his legacy. They also discuss an experimental idea for NFL broadcasts and dive into the controversy surrounding Steve Kerr and podcast aggregation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-03-2550 min
The Big WeekendTalking Baseball with Fox Sports' Ben Verlander, Plus a Road Trip to BostonOn this episode, Kevin regales and horrifies Kyle with stories of torment from an older brother growing up (1:00-8:41), and a pivotal road trip to Boston is remembered through a new lens (8:46-20:57). Plus, Fox Sports' Ben Verlander on his playing days, Detroit Tigers' history, and his new role on the network's digital platform (21:08-47:45). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-03-0253 min
The Big WeekendEpisode 2: The Video Game IncidentEA Sports announced the return of the much-beloved college football video game sometime in the future, sparking an eruption of joy online. In this episode, Kyle and Kevin try to figure out what it is about this title that's allowed such a meaningful connection, exploring a now-defunct Chicago media league and reliving the Jacob Hester Incident. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-02-0835 min