Ep. 12: Mike Yam, Pac-12 Network Studio Host, Give Me A Sense Podcast
I think a lot of people can relate to the early morning/late night routine of getting ready for work or winding down the day by turning on a show like Sportscenter or a college network show. Even if...
View ArticleEp. 13: Blair Walsh, Minnesota Vikings Kicker
When talking to Minnesota Vikings Kicker Blair Walsh you get the sense of a man that is focused on what’s ahead. He’s moved past last season, and is primed for a big season for a Vikings team with high...
View ArticleEp. 14: Donna Lopiano, President/CEO, Sports Management Resources
It’s never been okay to downplay a woman’s athletic ability but somehow we continue to allow just that to happen. For too long, we’ve allowed ourselves to view women’s athletics as a novelty or, even...
View ArticleEp. 15: Katie Hazelrigg, Los Angeles Kings
Since 2011 the Los Angeles Kings have won two Stanley Cup Championships. Even when the Kings had Wayne Gretzky this feat wasn’t accomplished. It’s no wonder, then, that with that success came a rise in...
View ArticleEp. 16: B. J. Schecter, Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated put out its first issue in 1954. Since then, to grace its cover has been an achievement to strive for among athletes. For 20 years B.J. Schecter has been a part of Sports...
View ArticleEp. 17: Randy Roberts, Film Studies at Purdue University
Back in February after the Broncos defeated the Panthers in the Super Bowl there was controversy over the way the loss was handled, post-game, by Panthers star Quarterback Cam Newton. His responses...
View ArticleFantasy Football 2016: Stop Overvaluing Rookies and Some Preseason Week 1...
The 2016 NFL season has begun and, despite me doing an awesome podcast (which you should all subscribe to and review here), I will in fact be doing fantasy football writing this year. I know, you’re...
View ArticleWhat Is America To You? Answering This Question Helps Us Understand Colin...
I struggled for a couple days before I sat down to write about Colin Kaepernick’s decision not to stand during the national anthem. In the end I still might not say everything right, but I’m not going...
View ArticleEp. 18: Andrew Bailey, Bleacher Report NBA and Breaking News
Andrew Bailey has covered the NBA and Breaking News for Bleacher Report for six years. His Twitter account, @AndrewDBailey, is a treasure trove of basketball analytics and statistics that cause...
View ArticleEp. 19: Lana Berry, Social Media Consultant/Author
Lana Berry has done something pretty cool. She’s a social media consultant with a personal following of over 100,000 on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Her love of sports and social media...
View ArticleEp. 20: Michael Felder, College Football Video Analyst, Bleacher Report
Michael Felder is proof that if you want to do something bad enough, all it takes is good, old-fashioned hard work. After his playing days as a walk-on for the University of North Carolina (Chapel...
View ArticleEp. 21: Tony Di Zinno, Photographer, Propagandist Filmmaker/Humanitarian
One part of sports that is often seen but rarely talked about is the photograph. We’ve seen countless images of sports figures and iconic moments that elicit some of our greatest memories. A while...
View ArticleEp. 22: Scott Carter, Executive Vice President, Sports 1 Marketing
Sports and innovation have always gone together. There are a number of different ways the two have merged in a way that is mutually beneficial for businesses in every industry. Scott Carter has been...
View ArticleWorld Series 2016: Cubs, Indians Set For Historic Match Up
Everyone should have seen the Cubs’ rise coming. Two years ago when the Cubs were embarking on an 89-loss 2014 season, when Anthony Rizzo was the only regular worth carrying over to this 2016 team, and...
View ArticleNational Football League 2016: It’s Beyond Time To Fire Jeff Fisher
Imagine, for a moment, that someone knocked on your door with a stunning new Porsche. It has all the bells and whistles one would expect a luxury vehicle to have. Leather seats, a custom sound system,...
View ArticleMajor League Baseball 2016: I Have A Problem With Aroldis Chapman’s...
I should be applauding Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees, today. The conversation, from a baseball perspective, should be about how the Yankees General Manager flipped one of the best Closers in...
View ArticleNational Football League 2016: Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Has Issues, And Must Fix...
Let me offer a comparison to begin: QB1 last three games: 499 yards, 3 TD’s, 2 INT’s, 79% QB Rating, 58% Completion QB2 last three games: 595 yards, 2 TD’s, 4 INT’s, 68% QB Rating, 60% completion Over...
View ArticleThe NFL MVP Race Is Between Matt Ryan And Aaron Rodgers, So Here’s Who Wins It
There have been a lot of names thrown out regarding this seasons NFL MVP award. Ezekiel “Zeke” Elliott. David Johnson. Tom Brady. All of them have been discussed and all of that discussion had merit....
View ArticleNFL Playoffs 2016: It’s Time For Matt Ryan, Alex Smith To Change Their...
I’m currently reading the book “Rebel Yell”, written by S. C. Gwynne, about the life of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. Early in the book it describes a time in Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West...
View ArticleAFC Championship Game: Pittsburgh Steelers A Tough Test For New England Patriots
73-101. That’s the discussion when we talk about the Patriots and Tom Brady right now, right? Forgive me, you probably don’t know what that number refers to: that’s the combined won-lost record of...
View ArticleSuper Bowl 51: The New England Patriots Won, And The Atlanta Falcons Only...
They had it. I keep repeating that phrase over and over again as I go over the many ways the Atlanta Falcons cost themselves their first Super Bowl Championship in franchise history. I could qualify...
View ArticleRaiders Move To Las Vegas Another Callous Blow To Oakland
Sports franchises move all the time. I know this. Anyone who watches and follows sports knows this. Sadly, it has become part of the sports landscape. Seattle lost the Supersonics to Oklahoma City; St....
View ArticleTony Romo Is A Hall of Fame Quarterback Whether You Believe It Or Not
For the past ten seasons you’ve all done it at least once. You’ve called him overrated; you’ve called him a ‘choke artist’; and you’ve more than likely probably called him something you wouldn’t...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 1: Andrew John, Sports Reporter/Writer at The Desert Sun
The Desert Sun’s Andrew John kicks off season two of the Because of Sports Podcast. Andrew, who is a sports reporter/writer, discusses what it’s like to cover a “Beat”, his experience at the Indian...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 2: Greg Howard, David Carr Fellow, The New York Times Magazine
In April of 2015 Greg Howard (who was writing for Deadspin at the time) wrote a piece revealing the issues surrounding ESPN’s then-yet-to-be-launched sports, race, and culture website, The Undefeated....
View ArticleS2, Ep. 3: Howard Bryant, Senior Writer ESPN/Columnist ESPN The Magazine
African-American participation in baseball, at any level, is a deeply personal subject for me. Growing up, I was usually the only black player on the team. I had great teammates, but I always wondered...
View ArticleS2, EP. 4: Melissa Jacobs, Founder/Managing Editor of TheFootballGirl.com
Melissa Jacobs career in sports media is as accomplished and fascinating as any you will find in this business. She started in her native San Francisco at KNBR, eventually becoming the youngest...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 5: Stacey Gotsulias, Beyond The Boxscore, FanRag Sports, & The...
One of the things about Stacey Gotsulias that caught my attention was her knowledge of the game of baseball. I also admired how unapologetic she was in her criticism of Hall of Fame voters doing things...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 6: Shea Serrano, Staff Writer, The Ringer
Shea Serrano of The Ringer, was kind enough to join the podcast, today. During my conversation with Shea we discuss why he was motivated to start writing in the first place, his best-selling book The...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 7: Kimberley Nash, The Lady Sportswriter (Returns)
The Lady Sportswriter, Kimberley Nash, returns to the podcast to discuss Lavar Ball, his recent dustup with Fox Sports 1 (FS1) reporter Kristine Leahy on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, why I found the...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 8: Benjamin Allbright, Mile High Sports, Former NFL Scout
Benjamin Allbright has worked as an NFLScout and specializes in analyzing the most important position on the gridiron: Quarterback. Ben was kind enough to join the podcast and talk the NFL Draft,...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 9: Mina Kimes, Senior Writer, ESPN/ESPN The Magazine
The first story I ever read by Mina Kimes was The Art of Letting Go. After that, I discovered she had written a number of pieces for ESPN that were excellent and that I enjoyed. Not only does she...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 10: Alexandra Noboa, St. Louis Cardinals, International...
I first met Alexandra Noboa in 2014 at Major League Baseball’s Diversity Summit in New York City. Besides being one of the nicest humans you could ever meet, you could tell she had a passion for the...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 11: Cian Fahey, Pre-Snap Reads, ESPN
One of my favorite things to do as a kid was study the way players in the NFL and college played the Quarterback position. I found the nuances of the position not only to be one of the most challenging...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 12: Natalie Weiner, Sports & Culture, Bleacher Report
Natalie Weiner has been one of the best follows on Twitter for me for quite some time. Her insight is always interesting, and her takes always honest. Her background (Columbia grad, former Editor at...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 13: Richard Deitsch, Writer/Reporter, Sports Illustrated
Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated is one of the best writers/reporters in the sports media industry. His podcast, the SI Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch, is a must listen, and if you aren’t...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 14: Sarah Spain, ESPN
Sarah Spain is one of my favorite personalities in sports media and media in general. Between her knowledge of sports and courage when tackling social issues there are reasons aplenty for that. So I...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 15: David Burke, BOS Fantasy Football Podcast Preview
**SPECIAL PODCAST ALERT** In today’s special episode, Hosts Adam Cubbage and David Burke talk Fantasy Football in a preview of the new BOS Fantasy Football Podcast that begins September 26th!...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 16: David Meltzer, CEO, Sports 1 Marketing
I met David Meltzer in the Summer of 2012 while interning at his and Warren Moon’s company, Sports 1 Marketing. He gave me my first introduction into the sports industry and I learned a tremendous...
View ArticleS2, Ep. 17: Taylor Rooks, Sportsnet New York Anchor/Host of Timeout With...
One of my favorite things about Taylor Rooks (besides the obvious talent for what she does) was the sheer joy and enthusiasm she brings to it. She also has the courage in the media to speak out on...
View Article2017 College Football National Championship: Thoughts On Nick Saban, The...
A friend of mine texted me just after halftime of the National Championship game between Georgia and Alabama and asked me a question. “You think Alabama really switches [Quarterbacks]?” My response was...
View ArticleThoughts On What We Talked About Last Week Because of Sports
Each week I’ll give my take on some of the things we all talked about In sports. *This will usually be posted on Monday’s. So happy Tuesday.* -NCAA’s Recruiting ‘scandal’ – Mark Emmert doesn’t get it –...
View ArticleS3, EP. 1: Jessica Kleinschmidt, MLB.com and Cut4
The Because of Sports Podcast is back! Jessica Kleinschmidt of MLB.com and affiliate site, Cut4, joins host Adam Cubbage to discuss the 2018 Major League Baseball season, her role with MLB.com and...
View ArticleS3, Ep. 2: Edward Aschoff, ESPN/College Football
Edward Aschoff of ESPN joined me on this week’s show to discuss college football, his move from the South to Los Angeles, how he would tackle some of the NCAA’s biggest problems, the differences...
View ArticleS3, Ep. 3: Arif Hasan, Optimum Scouting/Zone Coverage Minnesota
Arif Hasan of Optimum Scouting and Zone Coverage Minnesota joins me for a special 2018 NFL Draft edition of the Because of Sports Podcast for a special! In today’s episode we discuss the upcoming NFL...
View ArticleS3, Ep. 4: Mirin Fader, Writer-at-Large for Bleacher Report and B/R Mag
The awesome Mirin Fader of Bleacher Report is my guest today on the Because of Sports Podcast! We discuss a number of topics including how her time as a reporter for the OC Register prepared her for...
View ArticleS3, Ep. 5: Field Yates, NFL Insider for ESPN
ESPN NFL Insider, Field Yates, is this weeks guest on the show! Tune in as we discuss accuracy in reporting, the reasons he chose a media career over a coaching career, how reporting differs from...
View ArticleS3, Ep. 6: Jeff Pearlman, Writer, The Athletic
Today’s guest is as great as they come. New York Times Best Selling Author and current columnist for The Athletic, Jeff Pearlman, joins me on the podcast to discuss his new book “Football For A Buck:...
View ArticleS3, Ep. 7: Clarke Miyasaki, EVP of Business Development, Stance Socks
Clarke Miyasaki, EVP of Business Development for Stance Socks, is this weeks’ guest on the Because of Sports Podcast. We talk the proper way to wear Stance Socks, how Stance became the first brand to...
View ArticleS3, Ep. 8: Jonathan Clegg and Joshua Robinson, The Wall Street Journal
Jonathan Clegg and Joshua Robinson of the Wall Street Journal are this weeks guests on the Because of Sports Podcast. We discuss their new book, The Club: How The English Premier League Became The...
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