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Triple Play Sports PubJuly 30th, 2025- Remembering Ryno, and name that backupWe start out the show remembering one of the all time great Chicago Cubs, Ryne Sandberg with his passing this week, with a nod to the passing of Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne as well. The show wraps with the second annual installment of "Name That Backup". We had a lot of fun with this last off-season to see how many of the current NFL backups we could name.
2025-07-311h 01Triple Play Sports PubJuly23rd, 2025- Amie and Coach Mac visitWe have a very special episode this week as we have two great guests on together. Amie Wells, Titans Director of Broadcasting and host of the Official Titans Podcast joins us in person while Coach Dave McGinnis, color commentator for Titans Radio, joins us on the phone. Tune in to hear some great "kinda" football related stories and a look ahead at the Titans Training Camp opening this week.
2025-07-231h 08Triple Play Sports PubJuly15th, 2025- Obvious Shirts by Joe JohnsonAs we pause during the MLB All-Star break, the guys catch up with Joe Johnson, founder and creator of the Obvious Shirt Company. Tune in to hear a great story of a business that started almost by accident.
2025-07-151h 11Triple Play Sports PubJuly 9th, 2025- Post-holiday recoveryJoin the Triple Play crew as we get back into the swing of things following the 4th of July holiday weekend. Kenny brings in a new segment this week with "Nearer or Neither", along with a few "Fill in the Blank" questions for the guys to discuss.
2025-07-101h 06Triple Play Sports PubJuly 2, 2025- A bit more baseball talkThis week is a double play as Kenny and Phil hold down the fort while Elijah is away. With the NHL and NBA playoffs wrapped up, and NFL training camps a few weeks away, we focus a bit more on baseball this week.
2025-07-0254 minTriple Play Sports PubJune 25th, 2025- That's a wrap for the NBA FinalsA bit of NBA talk for part of the show as we look at some of the recent trades and a last look at the NBA finals. As always Kenny brings some fun questions with some "Better or Worse", "Fill in the Blank", "Yeah or Nay" and more.
2025-06-261h 09Triple Play Sports PubJune 18th, 2025- NHL Champs have been crownedIt's another busy week in the Pub as we take a look at the Red Sox trading away Rafael Devers, and the NHL has a repeat Stanley Cup Champion in the Florida Panthers. With the sale of the Lakers, the guys get into a discussion on which league would be the best to own a team of.
2025-06-191h 16Triple Play Sports PubJune 12th, 2025- Catching up on the FinalsAfter headlines with a discussion on Aaron Rodgers joining the Steelers and a the Stars firing DeBoer, the guys catch up on where the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals stand.
2025-06-131h 14Triple Play Sports PubJune 4th, 2025- Heading for the FinalsAfter the headlines in the Leadoff Double, the guys take a look at the NBA and NHL Finals as the two series get under way this week. Following the weekly regular segments of Dudes & Duds and Bet the Farm, Kenny brings some fun with Crystal Balls and Next! segments.
2025-06-051h 28Triple Play Sports PubMay 28th, 2025- Back from a breakThis week the guys look at the passing of Colts owner and changes to the College Football Playoffs in the Leadoff Double. After catching up on some Major League Baseball notes, we take a look at where the NBA and NHL playoffs stand. We wrap this week with a sports and a non-sports Which is Worse and Why from Kenny.
2025-05-291h 08Triple Play Sports PubMay 14th, 2025- A visit with OTP host Amie WellsIt's a double-play tonight as Kenny and Phil man the ship. After headlines and catching up on where the NHL and NBA playoffs stand, the guys have some with a few of Kenny's "Yeah or Nay" questions. In the second half of the show we visit with Tennessee Titans Director of Broadcasting and host of the Official Titans Podcast, Amie Wells.
2025-05-151h 19Triple Play Sports PubMay 7th, 2025- Rhett Bryan from Titans RadioOn this week's show the guys talk catch up on the NBA and NHL playoffs along with the headlines of the week showing again why the cover up is often worse than the crime. After a little talk of the coming wedding of the youngest member of the Triple Play team, we visit with Rhett Bryan of Titans radio to talk a little post draft and the fallout of the shocking draft fall of Sanders.
2025-05-081h 30Triple Play Sports PubApril 30th, 2025- NFL Draft wrap-upAfter headlines and a couple of fun notes from MLB, the guys catch up on where the NBA and NHL playoffs stand and take a look at the NFL draft from the weekend. Elijah give his thoughts on the Cowboys picks, Phil on the Bears and Kenny talks Titans.
2025-05-011h 32Triple Play Sports PubApril 23rd, 2025- Our annual mock draftThis week we take a look at the NHL playoffs and make our picks for the Conference and Stanley Cup Finals, then the guys really put the "mock" in mock draft as we do our annual first round draft predictions.
2025-04-241h 23Triple Play Sports PubApril 16th, 2025- A tribute to "Mr. E"We hope you'll bear with us this week as we kick off the show with a tribute to the late Howard Espravnik, professor of communications and general manager of WVCP at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee. All three hosts, as well as this show, had their start in radio (or restart in Kenny's case) at WVCP.
Joining us on the show to talk a bit of basketball from the Caitlin Clark effect to the NBA Playoffs is the Head Coach of the Vol State Lady Pioneers, Otis Key. Otis was among the first gue...2025-04-1757 minTriple Play Sports PubApril 9th, 2025- Voice of the Vols Mike KeithOn this week's show the guys take a look back of the final weekend of the NCAA Tournaments and Alex Ovechkin's record breaking goal. We visit with former Voice of the Titans and now Voice of the University of Tennessee Vols, Mike Keith.
2025-04-101h 08Triple Play Sports PubApril 2, 2025- Tourney talk with Elijah CampbellWe're happy to have an old friend of the show back on for the first time in a while, Elijah Campbell, host of "The Postgame Show" weekdays on 107.5 the Game in Columbia, SC. Elijah joins to talk about the NCAA Tourneys so far and a look ahead to the men's and women's Final Four this coming weekend.
2025-04-031h 11Triple Play Sports PubMarch 26th, 2025- MLB PicksJust a double-play this week as Kenny and Phil hold down the bar while Elijah travels. Opening Day is this week, so the guys give their playoff predictions for Major League Baseball. Also a look at the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.
2025-03-271h 00Triple Play Sports PubMarch 19, 2025- The Madness beginsOn this week's show the crew talks brackets for the NCAA March Madness. We also have a with our resident Soccer fan, Hendersonville, Tennessee Mayor Jamie Clary, to talk Major League Soccer and Nashville SC.
2025-03-201h 19Triple Play Sports PubMarch 12th, 2025- Brad Willis visits the showAfter a look at the headlines of the week and some of the highlights of NFL Free Agency, the guys visit with Brad Willis of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Titans' Radio.
2025-03-121h 23Triple Play Sports PubMarch 5th, 2025- NFL offseason staying busyNo matter the season, the NFL talk rolls on as the guys talk about the week in NFL roster moves and thoughts on who the Titans are most likely to trade with if they move out of the 1st pick. Plus a bit of talk about college sports and gambling.
2025-03-061h 14Triple Play Sports PubFebruary 26th, 2025- A Four Nations bump?This week the guys take a look back at the wrap of the Four Nations Faceoff and what kind of bump that could give the NHL, plus catch up on where the NHL and NBA stand as they fully return to action after the All-Star breaks. After news that the Yankees have dropped the facial hair rules, the crew talk about some of the traditions we hated to see go away.
2025-02-271h 21Triple Play Sports PubFebruary 19th, 2025- State of the sportsOn this week's show, the guys take a look around the major sports in the US stand, and give their thoughts on what they could improve or what pitfalls to avoid. Also the usual Dudes and Duds and Bet the Farm picks for the week.
2025-02-191h 11Triple Play Sports PubFebruary 12th, 2025- That's a (Super Bowl) wrapThis week we take a look back at Super Bowl 59 and what we had right (not much) and what we had wrong (a lot) in our predictions for the game. Kenny brings along some fun questions for the crew with some Which is Worse and Why, Fill in the Blank and more.
2025-02-131h 26Triple Play Sports PubFebruary 5th, 2025- Super Bowl PreviewGearing up for the big game. The crew gives their picks on what might happen this weekend, talk about some fun useless Super Bowl trivia and make their annual prop bet picks.
2025-02-061h 24Triple Play Sports PubJanuary 29th, 2025- The Super Bowl matchup is setJoin Kenny, Elijah and Phil as we look back over the NFL Conference Championships, get back to some NHL talk and a look at the winners of the Australian Open over the weekend. Along with the weekly Dudes and Duds, Kenny brings us some fun with Yeah or Nay, Which is Worse and Why, and a new segment he calls More or Less.
2025-01-301h 31Triple Play Sports PubJanuary 22nd, 2025- The playoffs roll onThis week the crew recap the College Football Playoff National Championship, the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs and the latest news in the NFL Coaching and GM carousel. Also a bit of baseball news this week with the latest Hall of Fame selections.
2025-01-231h 32Triple Play Sports PubJanuary 15th, 2026- Playoffs, playoffs and more playoffsThis week the crew looks back at the College Football Playoff semifinals and the NFL Wild Card weekend, then look ahead to the National Championship on Monday and Divisional Round. Wrapping up the show, Kenny offers an interesting deal to Phil about the Ohio State-Michigan Rivalry.
2025-01-161h 44Triple Play Sports PubDecember 30th, 2024- A mid-holiday extraOn an unexpected extra episode during the holiday break, the guys recap the first round of the College Football Playoff and take a look ahead at the playoff seeding in the NFL.
2024-12-311h 11Triple Play Sports PubDecember 18th, 2024- Playoff picks and holiday hitsAs we look forward to the kickoff of the College Football Playoff this weekend, the guys make their bracket picks. Kenny mixes in a little holiday fun during his Fill in the Blank and Yeah or Nay questions.
2024-12-191h 30Triple Play Sports PubDecember 11th, 2024- The College Football Playoff field is setOn this week's show the guys discuss a couple of monster deals in Major League Baseball's free agency period and debate who has the easiest or toughest road to the college football National Championship game. The doctors are in with this week's "Tough Pill to Swallow", along with some fun "Fill in the Blank" and "Which is Worse and Why" questions from Kenny.
2024-12-121h 27Triple Play Sports PubDecember 4th, 2024- Kicking off the holiday seasonThe guys react to major upsets over the Thanksgiving weekend in college football, and where the teams fall in the next to last CFP rankings. Kenny kicks off a new segment, "Bitter Pill", and kicks off the holiday season with a couple of holiday related questions for the crew.
2024-12-051h 33Triple Play Sports PubNovember 25th, 2024- Giving Thanks for FootballAn early episode this week as we get ready for Thanksgiving. Several big upsets in college football last weekend make for a very interesting final week of the regular season. A little turkey talk and reminiscing about the days when MTV still played videos before the guys wrap up with the Six Pack to Go.
2024-11-261h 06Triple Play Sports PubNovember 20th, 2024- College Football Season Winding DownElijah and Phil pull a double play this week as Kenny takes a night off. The third College Football Playoff rankings were released this week, and the scenarios for teams to make the playoff of coming into focus.
2024-11-2147 minTriple Play Sports PubNovember 13th, 2024- Titans of the South with Justin MeloJoin Kenny and Phil for a double play this week. Happy to have Justin Melo from the Draft Network and Broadway Sports Media to talk about his great book on the history of the Titans organization "Titans of the South". Kenny and Phil also take a look back at the past week in college football and the NFL.
2024-11-141h 29Triple Play Sports PubOctober 30th, 2024- Titans in the Scary SeasonJoin the guys as they take a look back at the week that was in sports. Is Kenny delusional to think the Yankees can get back in to the World Series, or right on with his predictions on Aaron Judge? Kenny also brings back some "Yeah or Nay" questions for the crew.
2024-10-311h 36Triple Play Sports PubOctober 23rd, 2024- Titans in-season tradesOn this week's show the guys talk about unexpected trade moves by the Titans, look ahead to the World Series, and the week that was in the NFL and College Football. Kenny introduces a new segment called "Closer to", and a lot more.
2024-10-241h 31Triple Play Sports PubOctober 16th, 2024- MLB Playoffs and MoreA busy week back after vacations last week. The guys take a look at how the College football season is shaping up to have a wild finish and how the 12 team playoff could take shape. MLB's League Championship Series are getting rolling, and much more this week in the Pub.
2024-10-171h 42Triple Play Sports PubOctober 2nd, 2024- Titans Radio's Rhett BryanThis week the guys take a look at the start of the MLB Playoffs, the passing of two sports legends, and have a visit with Titans Radio Executive Producer Rhett Bryan.
2024-10-031h 45Triple Play Sports PubSeptember 25th, 2024- Baseball History and MoreKenny and Phil kick off the show with the Leadoff Double and a look at week 4 of college football. Elijah joins the show for a look at week three in the NFL and the Underdog picks. Will anyone use their "Triple Dog Dare" in this week's picks? And a look at the history being made in Major League Baseball, both good and bad.
2024-09-261h 32Triple Play Sports PubSeptember 11th, 2024A full weekend of football to cover as the guys take a look back at week one of the NFL season and week 2 of college football. We kick off the night with headlines and reaction to the week that was, give our underdog picks of the week and wrap with Elijah's Six Pack to Go.
2024-09-121h 30Triple Play Sports PubBonus Episode: Mike Keith Joins the ShowBonus this week as the Voice of the Titans, Mike Keith joins the show to talk a little Titans football as we get ready for the NFL season to kickoff this weekend.
2024-09-0531 minTriple Play Sports PubBonus Episode: NFL Preview, Eastbound and Down?Another bonus episode this week as we continue our NFL Preview shows. Kenny, Elijah and Phil take a look at the NFC and AFC East divisions. The guys answer one question for each team, give their predictions on where the teams will finish, and player prop bets for the season.
2024-08-3026 minTriple Play Sports PubAugust 28th, 2024- College Football TimeThis week the guys look ahead to the upcoming College Football season. Who is on the hot seat this year? Week one of College Football also means the return of our "Three Dog Night" underdog picks, with a little twist on the game for this season.
2024-08-291h 24Triple Play Sports PubBonus Episode: NFL Preview, North divisionsAnother bonus episode this week as we continue our NFL Preview shows. Kenny, Elijah and Phil take a look at the NFC and AFC North divisions. The guys give their predictions on where the teams will finish, answer one question for each team, and player prop bets for the season.
2024-08-2450 minTriple Play Sports PubAugust 21st, 2024- Name that backup?Kenny and Phil hold down the fort this week as Elijah enjoys some vacation time. Kenny presents a round of "Who's the Backup?", our Dudes and Duds for the week, and a "Which is Worse and Why?"
2024-08-2251 minTriple Play Sports PubBonus Episode: NFL Preview, Go West young manBonus Episode of the show this week as we kick off out 2024 NFL Season previews. Go West young man! We start out with the AFC and NFC West divisions. For both the guys give their predictions on where the teams will finish, one question for each team and a season-long player prop bet from each team. Next week we'll take a look at the North divisions.
2024-08-1633 minTriple Play Sports PubAugust 14th, 2024- Preseason ramping upBaseball at Bristol Motor Speedway? Lots of fun on this week's show as we start looking forward the NFL season, talk about over-rated bands, and we get a quick visit from the commissioner... of the fantasy football league the crew has been in for a few years going.
2024-08-151h 05Triple Play Sports PubJuly 31st, 2024- Olympics and new restaurants
Just a double play for the last show of July, as Elijah is out for the week. Phil and Kenny talk about what they've been watching in the Olympics, the latest big QB contracts, and more. Which is worse, to be on the worst team in MLB or the worst team in the NFL?
2024-08-011h 02Triple Play Sports PubJuly 24th, 2024- What animals could you outrun?This week the Triple Play crew looks at the NBA media rights deal, and the NFL looking at an 18 game schedule.
Later in the show the boys venture into retro video games, and Kenny asks what animals Elijah and Phil think they could outrun (here's a hint, not many)...
2024-07-251h 36Triple Play Sports PubJuly 17th, 2024- Game shows and top 10 QBsOn this weeks show, we discuss the devaluation of the running backs and starting pitchers, and discuss a recent survey of NFL executives and GMs about the top 10 Quarterbacks. The crew also gets sidetracked in reminiscing about TV game shows.
2024-07-181h 16Triple Play Sports PubJuly 10th, 2024- NFL's big loss and Preds big movesThe gang's all here at the Triple Play Sports Pub! After a business trip led Phil away and the holiday break for the 4th of July the TPS Pub crew is back together again.
The guys react to the NFL's loss in the Sunday Ticket anti-trust lawsuit and big free agency moves by the Nashville Predators. Along with the Dudes and Duds of the week, Kenny brings along some Fill In the Blank and Which is Worse and Why.
2024-07-111h 14Triple Play Sports PubJune 19th, 2024- Big Contracts and Finals winding downWelcome to another exciting episode of Triple Play Sports Pub! Join Elijah Jacobs, Phil Tucker, and Kenny Mann as they dive into the latest happenings in the world of sports on this hot Wednesday evening.
Another week and another late addition to the Leadoff Double. How much is too much for a second tier QB?
Along with the regular Dudes and Duds, Phil asks the crew for their 8-Ball Answers. Kenny brings the fun with Pick and Choose, Yeah or Nay and Which is Worse and Why.
2024-06-201h 27Triple Play Sports PubJune 12th, 2024- Back from the breakJoin Elijah Jacobs, Phil Tucker, and Kenny Mann in this week's episode of Triple Play Sports Pub, where they brave the heat to discuss the latest in sports.
The crew is all back together after a brief vacation, with headlines, catching up with the NHL and NBA Finals, and a lot more.
Along with the lead-off double, the guys give their Dudes and Duds for the week, and Kenny brings some fun with Pick & Choose, Fill in the Blank and Which is Worse and Why.
2024-06-131h 15Triple Play Sports PubMay 22nd, 2024- Double PlayKenny and Phil hold down the fort while Elijah is called out of town. NFL is looking further afield for hosts of regular season games, and it Conference Finals time in the NHL and NBA. Which would you rather have, unlimited free plane tickets, but you have to have the middle seat between the two most annoying people on the flight, or one free one per year and it's first class?
2024-05-231h 01Triple Play Sports PubMay 15th, 2024- More playoff talkKenny, Elijah and Phil talk the latest news in the NFL, MLB and the NHL & NBA Playoffs. Kenny brings the fun in the second half of the show with some sports and non-sports Which is Worse and Why and Fill in the Blank questions, plus a lot more.
2024-05-161h 36Triple Play Sports PubMay 8th, 2024- Brad Willis TN Sports HoFBrad Willis from the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Titans Radio, joins to the show to catch up on the 2024 Class, and the Hall's upcoming move. Kenny, Elijah and Phil catch up on what is going on with the NHL and NBA playoffs, and a lot more.
2024-05-081h 38Triple Play Sports PubMay 1st, 2024- Draft Recap and MoreAll the regular bits are back this week; Bet the Farm, Dude & Duds and more. Phil, Elijah and Kenny look back at the draft and where things stand in the playoffs for the NBA and NHL.
2024-05-021h 42Triple Play Sports PubApril 24th, 2024- Mock DraftTimeKenny, Elijah and Phil give their first round mock drafts. Edited from a live broadcast on our Radio Partner, WQKR.
2024-04-251h 41Triple Play Sports PubApril 17th, 2024- Double Playoff PicksThe guys make their picks for the NHL and NBA playoffs. Also, Elijah shares some big personal news. This week's episode was recorded live at the site of our radio sponsor.
2024-04-181h 22Triple Play Sports PubApril 10th, 2024- Mike Keith VisitsThe crew reacts to the NCAA men's and women's championship games, take a look at where the NHL standings as the season winds down and a great visit with The Voice of the Titans, Mike Keith from Titans Radio.
Also our regular weekly segments of Dudes and Duds, Bet The Farm and 3 Up/3 Down.
2024-04-111h 29Triple Play Sports PubApril 3rd, 2024-Visit with Pete WeberKenny and Phil kick off the show with headlines, before Elijah joins in for our usual line up of the best and worst of the week. Big thanks to Pete Weber, play-by-play for the Nashville Predators Radio network, for taking time to join the show.
2024-04-041h 37Triple Play Sports PubMarch 27th, 2023- MLB PredictionsOn this week's show, the crew reacts to the latest rule changes in the NFL, the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament and give their predictions on the MLB Season. Who's got the best bracket left on the show, who do the boys think will win it all this season? Listen to find out.
2024-03-281h 22Triple Play Sports PubMarch 13th, 2024- Free Agency StartsIt's an NFL Free Agency bonanza. The guys cover the wide world of sports, even having a story about the Iditarod Sled Dog race in Alaska. A few items you'll hear in this week's show.... punching a raging moose, bananas with mayo or ice cream with ketchup, and much more.
2024-03-141h 33Triple Play Sports PubMarch 6th, 2024- Welcome to the PubWelcome in to the pub. Topics the crew cover this week include Caitlin Clark tops the NCAA all-time scoring mark, where some free agents will land, canned or cold food for a month and a lot more.
This episode was recorded on site at our long-time radio show sponsor, Planet Fitness.
2024-03-071h 11Triple Play Sports PubEpisode 0- Show PreviewThree sports fan friends walk into the local pub, here is what they talk about... Welcome to the Triple Play Sports Pub. Hosts Kenny Mann, Phil Tucker and Elijah Jacobs talk sports, and more each week.
As we get ready to launch the podcast, here is a preview episode to introduce who we are. Segment one was recorded for this episode while we were on our Christmas break from the radio show. Segments after the break were compiled from recent episodes of our radio show.
Our new podcast version of the show i...2024-01-0226 min