Shows
The Sports Mecca PodcastSam Mellinger Interview - Kansas City Royals Vice President of CommunicationsKansas City Royals Vice President of Communications, Sam Mellinger, joins the podcast. Details: - First 3 years working for the Royals - Career change from sports writer to communications role- Favorite moments as a Kansas City Star sports writer- Thoughts on Kansas City sports2024-12-1959 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastJordan Yates Interview - Sam Houston Bearkats Running BackSam Houston Bearkats running back Jordan Yates joins the show. Jordan details his story of transferring in from Georgia Tech, switching positions from QB to RB, leaving his home in Georgia, Sam Houston's new start in Conference USA, and more.2023-07-1225 minThe Sports Mecca Podcast2023 Big 12 Men's Basketball Talk ft. ESPN's Mark NeelyESPN college basketball play-by-play broadcaster Mark Neely joins the show to discuss the crazy 2023 Big 12 men's college basketball season so far. Mark, Steven, and Sam talk about the key midseason storylines, players that have impressed and the outlook for rest of the year. 2023-01-2747 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastMark LaSota Interview - Texas A&M University Sports Management ProfessorMark LaSota, Clinical Assistant Professor in Sport Management at Texas A&M University, joins the show. Mark talks about his sports management class, his previous stint at Emporia State University, as well as other sports topics. 2022-12-261h 29The Sports Mecca PodcastKenlee Newcom Interview - Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Soccer PlayerWestern Kentucky University women's soccer player Kenlee Newcom joins the show. Kenlee talks about completing her redshirt sophomore season one month ago, coming back from 4 ankle surgeries, playing in Kentucky, and more. 2022-12-1935 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastLena Silano Interview - Long Beach State University Women's Soccer PlayerLong Beach State University women's soccer player Lena Silano joins the show. Lena talks about graduating from LBSU, her favorite moments this season, and what it now means to be an alumni.2022-12-1223 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastHannah Scharf Interview - Arizona State Sun Devils GymnastArizona State Sun Devils gymnast Hannah Scharf joins the show. She talks about starting her gymnastics career at 4 years old, competing as a youth in Canada, moving to Tempe, plus misconceptions about the sport. 2022-12-0535 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastJared Humphrey Interview - Marquette University Track & Field AthleteMarquette University track & field athlete Jared Humphrey joins the show. Jared talks about how he's felt mentally and physically during a 2-year break of competing. In addition, he speaks on his decision to transfer plus his excitement to finally compete again in 2023. 2022-11-2123 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastRyan Deppen Interview - Basketball Development CoachBasketball development coach Ryan Deppen joins the show. Ryan talks about his work developing youth basketball players, from middle school level to the NBA, within the Kansas City area. He also provides insights into the game, past players he's trained, and more.2022-11-1738 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastMatthew Maki Interview - Texas Tech Red Raiders XC & Track + Field RunnerTexas Tech University cross country and track & field runner Matthew Maki joins the show. Matthew talks about his long college career which includes four seasons competing at the Division-II level for the Emporia State University Hornets. In addition, he details his favorite venues where he's competed and what the sport of cross country has meant to him. 2022-11-1534 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastAssessing 2022 Kansas City Chiefs After Bye Week ft. Kaden CarbajoFormer podcast guest Kaden Carbajo joins the show to talk about the Kansas City Chiefs coming off the bye week. We discuss topics such as: the team's ceiling, strengths and weakness, and potential pitfalls in the AFC and rest of NFL.2022-11-0235 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastMichael Thomas Interview - Former Professional Soccer PlayerKansas native and former MLS player Michael Thomas joins the show. Michael talks about his time playing professionally with Sporting KC, Oklahoma City Energy and overseas in Sweden.2022-10-3150 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastKyle Garland Interview - Georgia Bulldogs Track & Field AthleteUniversity of Georgia track and field athlete Kyle Garland joins the show. Kyle talks about his growth in the decathalon and heptathalon, what's it been like breaking college records, and also insights of his "Freight Train" nickname. 2022-10-2428 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastTori Ortiz Interview - Oklahoma State Cowgirls SprinterOklahoma State University track & field sprinter Tori Ortiz joins the show. Tori talks about competing in the Big 12, transferring from Illinois State to Stillwater, teaming with Tyreek Hill in the NIL space, and more. 2022-10-1327 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastJeff Carpenter Interview - Independence Community College Broadcaster & Last Chance U MemoriesLong-time voice of the Independence Community College Pirates Jeff Carpenter joins the show. Jeff talks about covering the program for many years as well as details stories of being featured on Netflix's hit series Last Chance U.2022-10-0552 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastJessika Evans Interview - Tulsa Golden Hurricanes Women's Basketball PlayerUniversity of Tulsa women's basketball player Jessika Evans joins the show. Jessika talks about her upcoming junior season, growing up 2 hours from the Tulsa campus, and the lessons she's learned as a college athlete so far. 2022-09-2824 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastAntoine Davis Interview - Detroit Mercy Titans Men's Basketball PlayerUniversity of Detroit Mercy men's basketball player Antoine Davis joins the show. Antoine talks about why stayed for a 5th season in college, what it's like playing for his dad, and his pursuit to becoming college basketball's all-time points leader. 2022-09-2627 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastTatum White Interview - Syracuse Orange Women's Hockey PlayerSyracuse University women's hockey player Tatum White joins the show. Tatum talks about her upcoming 2022-23 season, spending this past summer in her hometown of Ontario, growing up on the ice, and more. 2022-09-1520 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastGreg Gurley Interview - Kansas Jayhawks Color CommentatorFormer Kansas Jayhawk and current color commentator for the Jayhawks men's basketball team Greg Gurley joins the show. Greg updates us on his summer, what it was like covering the 2022 National Champions and other topics regarding KU basketball. 2022-09-121h 02The Sports Mecca PodcastNico Young Interview - Northern Arizona University Cross Country RunnerNorthern Arizona University cross country and track runner Nico Young joins the show. Nico talks about his first two seasons competing in Flagstaff, his excitement for the upcoming fall season, and his favorite surfaces to run on. 2022-08-3124 minThe Sports Mecca Podcast2022 Kansas Jayhawks Football Preview ft. Andrew EdringtonFormer University of Kansas football equipment manager Andrew Edrington joins the show again to preview the upcoming Kansas Jayhawks football season. 2022-08-2846 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastRichard Roby Interview - Former Colorado Buffaloes Men's Basketball StarFormer Colorado Buffaloes basketball great and all-time leading scorer Richard Roby joins the show. He talks to us about playing in Boulder, his time playing overseas, and his new career as a broker and financial advisor in Las Vegas. 2022-08-2335 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastJordan Snyder Interview - Oregon Ducks Women's Soccer PlayerWe speak with University of Oregon women's soccer player Jordan Snyder. Jordan is embarking on her senior season with the Ducks. She talks about her excitement for the upcoming season, playing in Israel over the summer, college recruitment and future endeavors after soccer. 2022-08-1719 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastJerry Quickel Interview - Massive Football Helmet CollectorJerry Quickel, the owner of nearly 450 football helmets; spanning from high school, college and NFL, joins the show. Jerry stores every one of his helmets in his Olathe, KS basement. He talks to us about how he started his collection, his favorite ones plus his rise to social media fame. 2022-08-1130 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastRemembering the Legacies of Vin Scully & Bill RussellSam and Steven discuss the recent passings of sports icons Bill Russell and Vin Scully and the impact they both made on them and in the sports community. 2022-08-0826 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastNelson Schutte Interview - The Master's University Baseball PitcherThe Master's University pitcher Nelson Schutte joins the show. Nelson recaps his junior season, what it's like playing college baseball at a California NAIA program, plus his connection with faith and Jesus Christ. 2022-08-0134 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastJordan Sperber Interview - Hoop Vision Owner & College Basketball Video CoordinatorFormer men's college basketball video coordinator and now owner of Hoop Vision, Jordan Sperber, joins the show. Jordan talks about his passion for basketball analytics, his rise to developing his own basketball branded content, plus the hot topics regarding the NBA and college hoops. 2022-07-2045 min
The Sports Mecca PodcastXavier Shepherd Interview - Kennesaw State University QuarterbackWe welcome Kennesaw State University quarterback Xavier Shepherd to the show. Xavier talks about his summer offseason schedule, playing football at the FCS level, recruitment to Kennesaw State, and what it's like running a triple option offense. 2022-06-2920 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastTamari Key Interview - Tennessee Lady Vols Women's Basketball PlayerUniversity of Tennessee women's basketball player Tamari Key joins the show. Tamari recaps her junior season for the Lady Volunteers, what's made her into an all-league defender and her plans for next season.2022-06-2523 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastMark Neely Interview - ESPN Play-by-play BroadcasterESPN play-by-play broadcaster Mark Neely joins the show. Mark details his path to broadcasting, what it was like calling last month's Women's College World Series and recent Big 12 Men's Basketball season, plus the state of college sports. 2022-06-2235 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastEmily Cole Interview - Duke Blue Devils XC + Track & Field AthleteDuke University Track & Field and Cross Country athlete Emily Cole joins the show. Emily is amidst her junior season, having recently competed in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in the ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championship. She details that event, as well as her booming social media influence, NIL endorsement deals, her new book "The Players' Plate" and more. 2022-06-0627 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastKiki Jefferson Interview - James Madison University Women's Basketball PlayerJames Madison University Women's Basketball player Kiki Jefferson joins the show. Kiki recaps her junior season with the Dukes, what it was like growing up in Pennsylvania and what she'd like to improve on during her final collegiate offseason.2022-06-0127 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastAneesah Morrow Interview - DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball PlayerDePaul University Women's Basketball player Aneesah Morrow joins the show. Aneesah recaps her monumental freshman season which included winning Big East Freshman of the Year. She also details her love for basketball, college atmosphere, and growing up in Chicago.2022-05-3021 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastGianna Kneepkens Interview - Utah Utes Women's Basketball PlayerUniversity of Utah women's basketball player Gianna Kneepkens joins the show. Gianna reflects on her recent freshman season, playing high school basketball in Minnesota, and what she's looking forward to in the future. 2022-05-2423 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastBen Richardson Interview - Former Loyola Chicago & Professional Basketball PlayerFormer Loyola University Chicago guard and member of the Ramblers 2018 Final Four team, Ben Richardson, joins the show. Ben updates us on his current overseas basketball career, as well as relives stories of growing up in Kansas, playing with his father, and playing in college. 2022-05-1154 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastJenna Wenaas Interview - Minnesota Golden Gophers Volleyball PlayerUniversity of Minnesota volleyball player Jenna Wenaas joins the show. She details her current offseason schedule, what it's like playing outside hitter for the Golden Gophers, and what she's learned during her time in college so far. 2022-05-0219 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastChatting It Up With Andy Bagwell - UNC Tar Heels Fan & AuthorNorth Carolina Tar Heels fan, notorious Duke hater and author, Andy Bagwell, joins the show. Andy talks about his love for Tar Heels Basketball, disdain for Duke, the story behind co-authoring the "Duke Sucks" book and what it was like appearing in the "I Hate Christian Laettner" 30 for 30 film. 2022-04-191h 07The Sports Mecca PodcastJade Demps Interview - Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball PlayerUniversity of Wisconsin women's volleyball player Jade Demps joins the show. Jade is a sophomore for the Badgers. She details her current offseason regiment, playing outside hitter, winning the program's first national championship, importance of self-care, and more. 2022-04-1228 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastLindsey Featherstone Interview - Bemidji State University Women's Hockey PlayerBemidji State women's hockey player Lindsey Featherstone joins the show. She talks about her final college hockey season, growing up in Minnesota and future plans after hockey. Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @lindsey_featherstoneFollow us on Instagram: @thesportsmeccaFollow us on Twitter: @TheSportsMecca2022-04-0335 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastJacob Turner Interview - Retired MLB Pitcher & Wealth AdvisorRetired MLB pitcher and current wealth advisor Jacob Turner joins the show. Jacob shares stories of getting drafted in the 2009 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers, pitching in the big leagues, and how he helps athletes and their families build wealth. 2022-03-3128 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastCarrying A Father's Legacy ft. Bryna Jones and KC Jones IIIBryna and KC Jones III, children of the late, great NBA player & coach KC Jones, joins the show. They each share stories of growing up with a father dedicated to basketball, the challenges their father faced at the professional level, and his legacy he left on the game.2022-03-261h 01The Sports Mecca Podcast2022 Bracketology Insights ft. Graham DoerenWith March Madness a week away, Bracketology blogger Graham Doeren comes onto the show to discuss his thoughts on this year's NCAA Tournament seed lines, bubble teams, and more. 2022-03-0327 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastAndrew Edrington Interview - Former College Football Equipment ManagerFormer University of Kansas Football equipment manager Andrew Edrington joins the show. He shares his experience working within the Jayhawks football program for 4 years plus stories you'd never thought you'd knew as an equipment manager. 2022-02-2743 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastGrayson McCall Interview - Coastal Carolina Chanticleers QuarterbackSam and Steven welcome Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall to the show. Grayson talks about his off-season schedule, recruitment to Coastal Carolina, and what he's enjoyed most about playing for the Chanticleers. 2022-02-1416 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastBen Fraser Interview - San Diego Padres Athletic TrainerWe welcome San Diego Padres Assistant Athletic Trainer, Ben Fraser, to the show. Ben shares his story of how he got into athletic training as well as the relationships he's built along the way. 2022-02-0738 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastCurt Nelson Interview - Kansas City Royals HistorianCurt Nelson, Director of the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame, joins the show. Curt talks to Sam and Steven about his early Royals fandom, interesting facts about the franchise, plus his path to working for the Royals. 2022-01-261h 15The Sports Mecca PodcastWhat's Going On In College Hoops? ft. Chris SpatolaESPN College Basketball analyst & broadcaster Chris Spatola stops by the show to talk about what's gone on so far in the 2021-22 college basketball season. He answers questions regarding Remy Martin's fit at Kansas, Chris Beard's first year at Texas, his National Player of the Year frontrunners and more. Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSportsMeccaFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportsmecca/2022-01-2335 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastScot Pollard Interview - NBA Veteran & Former Kansas Jayhawks Basketball StarFormer 11-year NBA veteran Scot Pollard joins the show. Scot talks about his new career in real estate and his days playing basketball on the west coast and the University of Kansas. In addition, he details his time on CBS reality show "Survivor" and sitting on the bench during Malice at the Palace. 2022-01-1759 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastNate Bukaty Interview - Sports Radio Host & BroadcasterNate Bukaty, co-host of The Border Patrol on Sports Radio 810 WHB and lead commentator for Sporting Kansas City, joins the show. Nate talks about his sports fandom growing up, strong relationship with his father, and career shift into sports radio & broadcasting.Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nate_bukatyFollow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSportsMeccaFollow our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/thesportsmecca/2022-01-0350 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastVictoria Jackson Interview - College Sports Historian & ProfessorSports historian Victoria Jackson joins the show. She talks about her role as a Clinical Assistant Professor of History at Arizona State University, her time as a college track & field athlete as well as her opinion on NIL and the well-being of today's college athletes. 2021-12-061h 06The Sports Mecca PodcastAssessing the 2021 Kansas City Chiefs at the Bye WeekSam Hengeli and Steven Abramo are joined by KC Kingdom Chiefs writer Kaden Carbajo to discuss the 2021 Kansas City Chiefs season so far. The crew talk about the ebbs and flows of the team entering the bye week and what to expect in the season's second half. 2021-11-2827 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastJeff Dolan Interview - Minor League Baseball Strength & Conditioning CoachJeff Dolan, Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Boston Red Sox, joins the show. He talks about his role within the organization, his previous strength & conditioning jobs and some tips for athletes to better themselves. 2021-11-2333 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastSteve Physioc Interview - Longtime Sports BroadcasterLongtime sports broadcaster and current Kansas Royals play-by-play television and radio broadcaster Steve Physioc joins the show. He talks about his 40 years of broadcasting experience, what led him to the profession, and his newfound interest in fiction writing. Follow us on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSportsMeccaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportsmecca/2021-11-0440 minThe Sports Mecca Podcast2021-22 Kansas Jayhawks Basketball Preview ft. Matt TaitKansas Jayhawks beat writer from KUSports.com Matt Tait stops by to preview the upcoming 2021-22 Kansas Basketball season with Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli. 2021-10-1245 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastMichael Urban Interview - IMG Academy Mental Conditioning CoachIMG Academy's Mental Conditioning Coach, Michael Urban, joins the show. He talks about his role working with high school student athletes and teaching good mental habits. Michael's Twitter: twitter.com/M_Urban14?s=20Michael's Instagram: instagram.com/m_urban14?utm_medium=copy_link2021-10-0830 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastKyle Guy Interview - 2019 National Champion & Professional Basketball Player2019 National Champion, 2-time All-ACC selection and current Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Guy joins the show. Kyle reflects on his time growing up in Indiana, playing college basketball at the University of Virginia and adjusting to life in the NBA. Link to Kyle's foundation: https://kyleguyfoundation.com/2021-10-0437 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastKami Craig Interview - Retired Women's Water Polo OlympianThree-time Olympic medalist Kami Craig joins the show. Kami won a silver and two gold medals on USA's Women's Water Polo team in the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics. She shares her story of growing up in the water and what it takes to be an Olympic athlete. Link to RISE Athletes: https://www.rise-athletes.com/Link to Mindful Warrior: https://www.mindfulwarrior.com/2021-09-1443 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastEvan Pierson Interview - Former Track + Field Coach & VideographerSteven Abramo and Sam Hengeli talk to videographer and former track and field athlete and coach, Evan Pierson.Evan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epiersonproductions/Evan's website: https://epierson.com/2021-08-0929 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastJoel Goldeberg Interview - Sports BroadcasterSteven talks with Kansas City Royals TV Broadcaster Joel Goldberg. Joel has been in the sports broadcasting business for 25 years; covering teams from the high school to professional level. The two talk in detail about the importance of building relationships, adapting to the times and much more.2021-08-0445 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastTyler Stelter Interview - Kansas City Monarchs GroundskeeperIn this latest episode, Sam and Steven talk with Kansas City Monarchs head groundskeeper, Tyler Stelter. He details how he got into the profession, his experience working at the major league level, and keys to growing a healthy bed of grass. 2021-07-2939 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastRyan Glasgow Interview - Lincoln Prep Academy Boy's Basketball CoachLincoln Prep Academy basketball coach and Athletic Director, Ryan Glasgow, hops on the show. He talks about building a winning culture in downtown Kansas City and educating young athletes the right way.2021-07-2749 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastMike McCartney Interview - Kansas City Royals PA AnnouncerSteven Abramo and Sam Hengeli speak with Kansas City Royals Public Address Announcer Mike McCartney. They discuss the ins-and-outs of the job, interesting stories with the Royals, and more. 2021-07-2128 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastRustin Dodd Interview - The Athletic's New York SportswriterNew York sportswriter for The Athletic and former Kansas City sportswriter, Rustin Dodd, joins the show to discuss his time covering the Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas City Royals, and other sports topics.2021-07-0147 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastA Conversation with NoContextCFBLiam Blutman from the popular No Context College Football Twitter page joins the show. He talks about the account's rapid growth and what goes down on a typical College Football Saturday.2021-06-2638 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastCourtney Klema Interview - Sports Performance DietitianSports Performance Dietitian Courtney Klema talks about her critical role in educating college athletes to eat right and maintain peak performance. Courtney's social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuelperformancellc/https://www.instagram.com/kcroosnutrition/2021-06-2223 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastKeenan Howry Interview - Former Oregon Ducks Wide ReceiverFormer Oregon Ducks WR Keenan Howry joins the show to detail his college playing days in Eugene.2021-06-1237 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastEd Fritz Interview - Former Blue Valley Northwest High School Basketball CoachFormer Blue Valley Northwest men's basketball coach and longtime high school coach, Ed Fritz, joins the show to talk about his experience coaching basketball and leading young athletes. 2021-06-0231 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastDonnie Jackson Interview - Cowley College Men's Basketball CoachCowley College men's basketball coach and longtime junior college coach, Donnie Jackson, joins the show with Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli. 2021-05-2641 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastDrafting Potential New Cities For The Oakland A'sSteven Abramo and Sam Hengeli are back with a new episode. This time, they draft landing spots for the Oakland A's to potentially move to.2021-05-1732 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastJaden Dancil Interview - Aspiring Sports VideographerAspiring sports videographer Jaden Dancil joins the show to talk about his experience shooting highlight packages for college and professional athletes. 2021-05-1022 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastAJ Abrams Interview - Former Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball LegendFormer Texas Longhorns point guard AJ Abrams joins the show to talk about his college basketball playing days and his current career in real estate. 2021-04-261h 03The Sports Mecca PodcastChopping It Up With Former Oregon Ducks Wide Receiver Daryle HawkinsSteven Abramo and Adam Diess speak with former Oregon Ducks WR and current Nike Graphic Apparel Designer, Daryle Hawkins.2021-03-2947 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastTom Keegan Interview - Longtime Kansas Jayhawks Beat ReporterLongtime Kansas Jayhawks beat reporter Tom Keegan joins the show to share his experience covering the school for nearly two decades with Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli.2021-03-051h 04The Sports Mecca PodcastCaitlyn Snelling Interview - NFL ArtistFirst-time guest Caitlyn Snelling joins the show to talk about her career as an NFL artist.2021-03-0230 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastScott Hairston Interview - Former 10-year MLB PlayerFormer 10-year MLB outfielder Scott Hairston joins the show to talk with Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli about his baseball career; from college to the minors, all the way to the big leagues.2021-02-231h 02The Sports Mecca PodcastMatt Kleinmann Interview - Former Kansas Basketball Walk-On & National ChampionSteven Abramo and Sam Hengeli talk to former Kansas Basketball walk-on Matt Kleinmann.2021-02-161h 26The Sports Mecca PodcastSuper Bowl 55 Preview (Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers)Logan Mantz makes his first appearance on the show to preview Super Bowl 55 with Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli.2021-02-0250 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastWhat's Wrong With Kansas Basketball? ft. Jesse NewellThe Kansas City Star's Kansas Jayhawks' beat reporter Jesse Newell joins the show to discuss the up-and-down Jayhawks season.2021-01-181h 00The Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 22: Chiefs at the Bye WeekHost Steven Abramo is joined by Marco Marquez and Sam Hengeli to recap the first half of the 2020 Kansas City Chiefs season as well as look ahead to the future.2020-11-2241 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 21: Boston Celtics 2020 Season RecapBoston's very own Sean Turner makes his first appearance on the podcast to recap the 2019-20 Boston Celtics season and more with Steven Abramo and Adam Rosenbloom.2020-09-291h 23The Sports Mecca PodcastMario Little Interview - Former Kansas Jayhawks Basketball PlayerSteven Abramo, Sam Hengeli, and first-time guest Ryan Patti speak with former Kansas Jayhawks Basketball player Mario Little about his college playing career. 2020-09-201h 01The Sports Mecca PodcastRodney Hardrick Interview - Former Oregon Ducks LinebackerFormer Oregon Ducks linebacker Rodney Hardrick makes his first-ever podcast appearance to discuss his college playing days with host Steven Abramo, Adam Diess, and Brennon Dethlefs.2020-09-0748 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastKansas Jayhawks Basketball Update With Jesse NewellSteven Abramo and Sam Hengeli assess the 2020 Kansas Jayhawks basketball season so far with Kansas City Star and Kansas beat reporter Jesse Newell.2020-02-121h 02The Sports Mecca Podcast2020 NBA Trade Deadline SpecialSteven Abramo, Connor Longen, and Sam Hengeli recap the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline.2020-02-061h 00The Sports Mecca PodcastSuper Bowl 54 Preview (Kansas City Chiefs Edition)Steven Abramo, Liam Quigley and Worth Blackman preview the Kansas City Chiefs chances in Super Bowl 54.2020-01-271h 04The Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 15: 2020 Boston Celtics At The Mid-PointSteven Abramo, Nathanael Julien, and Adam Rosenbloom talk about the Boston Celtics at the midway point of the 2019-20 season.2020-01-2255 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 14: 2020 NFL Divisional Round Preview (Chiefs/Texans Talk)Steven Abramo, Liam Quigley, and Chase Snyder preview the Divisional Round of the 2020 NFL Playoffs, including the Kansas City Chiefs matchup with the Houston Texans.2020-01-101h 13The Sports Mecca PodcastDwayne Stanford Interview - Former Oregon Ducks Wide ReceiverHost Steven Abramo and colleagues Adam Diess and Brennon Dethlefs spoke with former Oregon Ducks wide receiver Dwayne Stanford about his college playing career. 2019-12-2939 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 12: Kansas City Chiefs 2019 Season PreviewSteven Abramo, Worth Blackman, and Liam Quigley preview the upcoming Kansas City Chiefs season. The three of them run through a variety of topics, such as roster cuts, player breakdowns, team expectations, and much more.2019-08-201h 08The Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 11: 2019 College Football Season PreviewSteven Abramo, Adam Diess and Brennon Dethlefs preview the upcoming college football season. They each give their thoughts on the major conferences, impact players, and much more.2019-08-191h 13The Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 10: 2019 Kansas Jayhawks Football PreviewIn this latest episode, Steven Abramo, John Fitzgerald, and Sam Hengeli preview the upcoming Kansas Jayhawks football season.2019-08-1557 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 9: MLB Trade Deadline PreviewSteven Abramo and Brett Carrey discuss the teams and players that could be involved in next week's MLB Trade Deadline.2019-07-2447 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 8: 2019 NBA Free Agency FalloutSteven Abramo, Connor Longen, and Sam Hengeli recap the craziness of this summer's NBA Free Agency. 2019-07-071h 15The Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 7: Kansas City Chiefs 2019 NFL Draft BreakdownHost Steven Abramo talks about the Kansas City Chiefs Draft night success with Worth Blackman and Liam Quigley.2019-04-2150 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 6: 2019 Kansas Basketball Comes To An EndSteven Abramo, Sam Hengeli, and John Fitzgerald each talk about the end of Kansas' basketball season, as well as look into the future.2019-03-2457 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 5: NBA Roundtable (Celtics, Lakers, Playoff Projections)Host Steven Abramo and his colleagues Jerome Williams and Noah Berketo share their thoughts on a variety of NBA topics; from the Boston Celtics' tumultuous season, Los Angeles Lakers' disappointment, to projecting the playoff race in both conferences.2019-03-011h 11The Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 4: Jayhawks Basketball TalkHost Steven Abramo and his colleagues Sam Hengeli and John Fitzgerald AKA "The Fitz" discuss the state of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball program, as well as several of the nation's top players this season.2019-02-221h 06The Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 3: Chiefs AFC Championship Recap Plus Anthony Davis RumorsHost Steven Abramo and his colleagues Connor Longen, Jeff Fawver, and Robert Ellion each recap the Chiefs/Patriots AFC Championship Game as well dip into the Anthony Davis to Lakers rumor.2019-02-1257 minThe Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 2: Les Miles Kansas Buzz, Kareen Hunt News, And Luka Doncic HypeSteven Abramo, Noah Berketo, Worth Blackman, Sam Hengeli, and Connor Longen all give their thoughts on Les Miles, Kareem Hunt, and Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic.2018-12-051h 23The Sports Mecca PodcastEp. 1: Jimmy Butler Trade Reaction, Celtics and Wizards TalkIn the very first episode, Steven Abramo and Noah Berketo breakdown the latest news and notes surrounding the NBA.2018-11-3037 min