Shows
Sports Deep DiveWho is former MLB player Rod Carew?On today’s episode of the ”Sports Deep Dive” podcast, we look at former Twins and Angels player Rod Carew.
Carew grew up with hardship which made him more disciplined and focused, traits he would carry into his MLB Hall of Fame Career.
Join us as we discuss this MLB legend.2025-07-2419 minSports Deep DiveSports and the Media: Major League BaseballWe continue our Sports and Media series, this time focusing on Major League Baseball (MLB). Regular season MLB games have been on television, in some form, since 1953.
We do a ”Deep Dive” into broadcast networks, cable, streaming and other various MLB TV packages.
2025-07-1029 minSports Deep DiveWhere did Stadium Concessions come from?As you bite into the juicy hot dog while cheering on your favorite team live at the stadium, have you ever wondered the history of the marriage between concessions and live sports?
On today's episode of the "Sports Deep Dive" podcast, we look at that history from umpires drinking beer on the field in the early 1900s to the invention of nachos to concession stands by MLB's Texas Rangers.
Join us during this mouth-watering journey.
2025-06-1126 minSports Deep DiveThe Black Sox ScandalWe take you back to 1919 when eight Chicago White Sox players were paid by gamblers to throw the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds.
We'll take a "deep dive" to the factors that lead to that famous scandal.
2025-05-2844 minSports Deep DiveSpeed Capital: Indianapolis Auto Racing and the Making of Modern AmericaNote: Hello, Podcast listener, you may experience some audio difficulties during the podcast. We tried to correct those as best we could.
On today's episode, the Sports Deep Dive podcast is joined by guest , BRIAN M. INGRASSIA, Associate Professor at West Texas A&M University to discuss his book , "Speed Capital: Indianapolis Auto Racing and the Making of Modern America."
INGRASSIA shares gripping tales of the Speedway's impact on American culture, detailing its transformation from an auto racing venue to a pivotal location in aviation history. Discover how the inception of the race in 1911 led...2025-05-0734 minSports Deep DiveProfessional baseball in MinneapolisOn today's episode, we take a look at professional baseball in Minneapolis: From the Minneapolis Millers to the Minnesota Twins. We even include a brief look of the St. Paul Saints.
#mlb
2025-04-3028 minSports Deep DiveBird Names in Professional SportsThis episode of the Sports Deep Dive podcast is one that is clearly for the "birds." We'll take a look at pro teams with a bird nicknames and how that came about.
2025-04-2312 minSports Deep DiveWho was Charles O. Finley?One of MLB's greatest marketers, former A's owner Charles Finley is discussed on this episode of the Sports Deep Dive Podcast.
2025-04-0237 minSports Deep DiveWho are the St. Louis Browns?One of MLB's forgotten franchises, we take a look at the team that shared a city with the Cardinals and would later take up residence in Baltimore.
2025-03-261h 00Sports Deep DiveQuick History of the NCAA Men's basketball tournamentOne of the thrills in March is watching the NCAA Basketball Tournament, whether its following your school or filling out a bracket, there is nothing like it.
On this episode of the "Sports Deep Dive" podcast, we take a quick look at the history of the men's tournament.
2025-03-1816 minSports Deep DiveWho was Ferruccio Lamborghini?On this episode of the Sports Deep Dive Podcast, we take a look at the man behind the famous luxury high performance car known as Lamborghini.
2025-03-1232 minSports Deep DiveMinor League Baseball's relationship to MLBWest Texas A&M Professor and author Brian M. Ingrassia joins the Sports Deep Dive Podcast once again. This time we are discussing Minor League Baseball.
2025-03-0522 minSports Deep DiveHistory of MLB's Spring TrainingThis week we take a deep dive into the history of Major League Baseball's Spring Training.
2025-02-1921 minSports Deep DiveDoes your favorite University have both a good football and Men's basketball team?On a fun episode of the podcast, we take a look at colleges and universities and decide if some schools have both good football and good basketball.
2025-02-1233 minSports Deep DiveSports and Media: NFLWe continue our "Sports and Media" series with part two: The National Football League.
How did this regional sports league become the national marketing giant that is it today? Why does every media outlet wants to be a part of it?
We'll discuss on this episode of Sports Deep Dive Podcast.
2025-02-0551 minSports Deep DiveSports Deep Dive Classic: How is Notre Dame still independent in football?In honor of Notre Dame making it to the football championship game, we'll replay this Sports Deep Dive Classic and take a look at the factors that lead to Notre Dame being independent in football.
This was also the premie episode of the podcast
Enjoy!
2025-01-2940 minSports Deep DiveWho is Lord Stanley?On today's episode, we do a sports deep dive into the namesake of the NHL's championship trophy, which is the oldest professional trophy in North America.
2025-01-2221 min
Sports Deep Dive"The Rise of GridIron University: Higher Education's Uneasy Alliance with Big-Time Football"West Texas A&M professor and author Brian M. Ingrassia joins the Sports Deep Dive Podcast to talk about his book, "The Rise of GridIron University: Higher Education's Uneasy Alliance with Big-Time Football"
2025-01-1545 minSports Deep DiveSports and Media: The NCAAFirst episode in an ongoing series about Sports and the Media. In this episode, we look at the NCAA and their marriage to television and their contracts.
2025-01-0942 minSports Deep DiveSports and the Oval OfficeOur Presidents have a history of competing in sports both in high school, college and leisurely.
We'll take a "Deep Dive" into these men and what sports they participated in.
2024-11-2013 minSports Deep DiveFBS? FCS? What do those letters mean in college footballWe'll do a deep dive into the different levels of college football, including the difference between FCS and FBS.
2024-11-1343 minSports Deep DiveWho was Arnold J. "Red" Auerbach?On this week's episode of Sports Deep Dive we take a look at Boston Celtics legend Red Auerbach.
2024-11-0634 minSports Deep DiveNHL Original SixWho are the "Original Six ' of the NHL and why do they have moniker?
2024-10-3030 minSports Deep DiveWhat if the New England Patriots became the St Louis Stallions?St Louis has seen many pro football teams. In the 90s, there was a chance that the Patriots were on the move to the gateway City.
We'll discuss that in this episode if Sports Deep Dive
2024-10-2332 minSports Deep DiveClemson and the ACC lawsuit 50 years agoClemson University and the ACC have been to court before, but over 50 years ago they were on the same side.
The ACC's academic standards were called into play that day.
2024-10-0919 minSports Deep DiveA deep dive into Minor League Baseball's classificationsMinor League baseball has been around since the late 1800's. Minor league baseball as an association has been around since 1901.
What do these MiLB classifications mean? We'll take a deep dive in minor league baseball.
2024-10-0228 minSports Deep DiveHow is Notre Dame still independent in football?It is rare for a college football team to not be in a conference.
We'll take a "dive" into Notre Dame's football independence history and whether they can maintain their independence.
2024-09-2440 min