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How Women’s College Basketball has Stepped into the L.A. Spotlight
Feb 12, 2025
The explosion of women’s basketball over the last few years has pulled plenty of new names – and teams – into the national conversation. Among them? USC and UCLA women’s basketball teams, two programs that have spent decades living in the shadow of past legacies, to say nothing of LA’s true love, the Lakers.But now they are playing to sold out crowds with household names like JuJu Watkins and Lauren Betts making all of their games must-see TV. And all of that drama is just setting the stage for an epic clash between the two top 10 teams on Thursday.So today, Paolo Uggetti joins the show to tell us how these teams got here, where they are going, and why loving women’s hoops is the new normal in LA.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Champions League Playoff: Can Manchester City Salvage Their Season?
Feb 11, 2025
The American football season may now be over, but the drama in Europe’s club football season, aka soccer, is just heating up. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City squad has been England’s most dominant club, with six home league trophies in the past seven years and a Champions League title in 2023. But this year’s campaign has been a struggle, as they sit five spots back in the English Premier League and barely qualified for the Champions League playoff. And now, having drawn defending champions Real Madrid in their first playoff matchup, things won’t get any easier. So with the two teams playing the first of two legs on Tuesday, Luis Miguel Echegaray tells Clinton Yates what to watch for in yet another clash between these two storied clubs. Will City’s recent $223 million spending spree help them right the ship? Can Real Madrid overcome their own crucial injuries? Has Kylian Mbappé finally found his groove in Madrid? Plus, a look at how this tournament is a crucial part of World Cup 2026 preparation for Christian Pulisic and other American players. Previous coverage on Atalanta’s emotional journey through the pandemic: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Super Bowl LIX Recap with Ben Solak
Feb 10, 2025
There was little debate about the fact that the Philadelphia Eagles were the more complete team heading into Super Bowl LIX. Better up front on defense and offense. Better at running back and wide receiver than the Kansas City Chiefs. But the Chiefs still had Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. So the Chiefs were still dangerous.Well that proved to not be anywhere near enough, as the Eagles cruised to a 40-22 win on Sunday, claiming the franchises’ second ever Super Bowl victory.So today Ben Solak and Michele Steele breakdown what went exceptionally right for the Eagles, and immensely wrong for the Chiefs in the NFL’s final game of the season. And take a look at what comes next, for a Chiefs team that heads into the offseason, with more questions than we expected.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Super Bowl LIX Preview with Ben Solak and Kevin Clark
Feb 07, 2025
Super Bowl LIX is literally just a couple of days away, and after a long season, it’s down to the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles battling for the Lombardi Trophy…Again.Our own Ben Solak has made the trip down to New Orleans, and with so many of the people that we love to talk ball with in town alongside him, he was able to get Kevin Clark, the host of This is Football, to join him ahead of the big game.It’s the buddy cop movie that you didn’t know you needed in your life, as they breakdown what you need to know about the Eagles plan of attack, and the Chiefs inevitability, ahead of Super Bowl LIX.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 for 30
30 for 30 Podcasts
Original audio documentaries from the makers of the acclaimed 30 for 30 film series, featuring stories from the world of sports and beyond. 30 for 30 offers captivating storytelling for sports fans and general interest listeners alike, going beyond the field to explore how sports, competition, athleticism and adventure affect our lives and our world. Sports stories like you've never heard before.
THE FASTEST GIRL IN SOMALIA Bonus: Minneapolis
Oct 15, 2026
The reporting team visits Somali Olympic legend Abdi Bile in Minnesota where he is training the next generation of Somali runners - runners like Samia.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
THE FASTEST GIRL IN SOMALIA Episode 5: The Sea
Oct 01, 2026
As Samia attempts to cross the Mediterranean Sea, her Olympic dream collides with the deadly realities of one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
THE FASTEST GIRL IN SOMALIA Episode 4: Libya
Sep 29, 2026
Inside Libya’s brutal migrant underworld, Samia faces imprisonment, extortion, and impossible choices as the Mediterranean crossing draws closer.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
THE FASTEST GIRL IN SOMALIA Episode 3: The Sahara
Sep 24, 2026
When Samia realizes living in Ethiopia won’t get her to the Olympics, she begins a dangerous journey north toward Libya and then to Europe.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Baseball Tonight With Buster Olney
Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney
ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney leads the baseball discussion alongside other top analysts.
Manatee: Brewers on the Brink; Dodgers Dynasty Fading; Eric Hosmer Joins
Oct 15, 2026
David Schoenfield and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 3-0 NLCS lead. They discuss Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hitting back-to-back home runs off Blake Snell, Jackson Chourio’s first pitch jack, if Dave Roberts made the right move keeping Snell in the game, and whether the Dodgers are more banged up than we think. Then, Eric Hosmer stops by to talk about Shohei Ohtani avoiding the bench, the Guardians-Rays ALCS shifting to Cleveland and moving up first pitch due to weather, and the postseason grind as a player.0:00 Welcome0:25 NLCS Game 3 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers4:20 David Schoenfield joins4:35 Brewers a win away from World Series6:30 Jake Bauers cementing legacy8:06 Jackson Chourio’s star keeps rising10:17 Did Blake Snell stay in too long?12:55 Brewers defense shines14:07 Robert Gasser is precise14:53 Dodgers more banged up than we think?17:49 Eric Hosmer joins20:15 Shohei Ohtani stays in lineup24:34 ALCS Game 3 Preview: Guardians-Rays30:30 Postseason grind as a player33:11 Dealing with outside influences 36:38 Bleacher TweetsEMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETSFollow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRIApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Waddle: Rays Tie ALCS; Shohei Ohtani Will Play; Albert Pujols on Junior Caminero
Oct 14, 2026
Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney are in the Tropicana Field press box following the Tampa Bay Rays’ 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians to tie the ALCS at 1-1. They get into Freddy Peralta throwing heat all night, José Ramírez’s critical defensive error, and if weather will impact ALCS Game 3 in Cleveland. Then, future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols stops by to talk about what he’s seeing in Shohei Ohtani during his postseason struggles, if this is the Brewers’ breakthrough year, and Junior Caminero.0:00 Welcome0:44 Shohei Ohtani will play in NLCS Game 31:58 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, tie ALCS 1-13:36 Jesse Rogers & Buster at The Trop3:54 Fastball Freddy Peralta7:36 José Ramírez’s critical mistake10:33 How to describe José Ramírez’s walk?12:08 Possible bad weather in Cleveland?14:11 Albert Pujols joins16:48 What Pujols sees in Ohtani’s injury 25:00 Is this the Brewers’ breakthrough year?28:25 José Ramírez’s swagger33:02 ALCS prediction34:09 Chip on Junior Caminero’s shoulderEMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETSFollow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRIApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dining Room: Brewers-Dodgers NLCS Game 2 Recap, Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 1 Recap
Oct 13, 2026
Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney chat after the Milwaukee Brewers’ 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 2-0 series lead in the NLCS. They discuss the Brewers’ bullpen dominating, knocking Yoshinobu Yamamoto out of the game early, William Contreras coming up big, and if they would bench Shohei Ohtani. Then, Buster and Jesse Rogers are in The Trop press box following the Cleveland Guardians’ surprising 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays to take a 1-0 series lead in the ALCS. They get into José Ramírez’s continuing tear, the Guardians finding a home run ball, Cleveland’s trade deadline acquisitions making an impact, and whether ALCS Game 2 is a must-win for the Rays.0:00 Welcome0:24 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers4:30 Recap: Guardians beat Rays5:54 Tim Kurkjian joins6:20 Brewers take 2-0 NLCS lead7:10 Milwaukee bullpen is nails10:32 Jake Bauers’ 12 pitch AB vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto15:03 William Contreras comes up big15:44 Kurkjian thinks it can still go 7 games17:35 Would you bench Shohei Ohtani?20:36 Jesse Rogers & Buster at The Trop21:02 Guardians surprise Rays, take 1-0 ALCS lead22:48 José Ramírez continues tear23:49 Cleveland’s bullpen, diversifying offense26:00 ALCS Game 2 preview: Parker Messick vs. Freddy Peralta27:25 Guardians’ trade deadline additions28:22 Junior Caminero OK after collision29:46 Must win for the Rays?EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETSFollow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRIApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lounge Chairs: Brewers Take 1-0 NLCS Lead on Dodgers; ALCS Preview
Oct 12, 2026
David Schoenfield and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers taking a 1-0 lead in the NLDS after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1. They discuss Brice Turang’s early home run, a mediocre day from Jacob Misiorowski, the Dodgers failing to hit with runners in scoring position, the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland lining up its pitching, and Junior Caminero being the key to the whole series. Then, Paul “Hembo” Hembekides stops by to talk about the Guardians taking down the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 of the ALDS, José Ramírez powering the Guardians, the Rays’ home field advantage, and ALCS and NLCS predictions.0:00 Welcome0:31 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers 2-13:29 David Schoenfield joins the show3:41 Brewers 1-0 lead over Dodgers4:30 Brice Turang’s early home run5:20 Jacob Misiorowski’s mediocre day7:05 Brewers depth shined10:33 Dodgers offensive struggles14:47 Tampa Bay Rays-Cleveland Guardians ALCS preview16:55 Guardians lining up pitching19:29 Ties between Rays-Guardians20:41 Junior Caminero is the ALCS key player21:53 Hembo joins22:33 Guardians defeat White Sox in ALDS25:26 Rays are well-rested for Guardians27:00 José Ramírez powered Guardians28:20 Rays home field advantage 30:47 Brewers-Dodgers are best teams in baseball33:51 Brewers-Dodgers predictionsEMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETSFollow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRIApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Adam Schefter Podcast
The Adam Schefter Podcast
Adam Schefter talks with the biggest names in and around football, taking you inside what makes them tick and how they got to where they are.
Week 6: How Will the Cowboys, Eagles, Commanders, and Rams Respond?
Oct 15, 2026
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to the biggest storylines heading into Week 6. Will the Cowboys show up in Green Bay? How will the Eagles and Commanders look after terrible endings in Week 5? Can the Rams go on a run? Will Caleb Williams and Michael Penix, Jr. play? Plus, they unveil their weekly power rankings.0:00 Welcome2:56 Game of the Week: Cowboys at Packers7:10 The QB Injury Bowl11:19 Can Eagles and Commanders bounce back from poor Week 5 finishes?17:34 Can the Rams go on a run?20:20 Intriguing Week 5 Matchup25:40 Power RankingsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Only NFL Team with 5 Hall of Fame Locks + A Theoretical QB Trade
Oct 13, 2026
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show react to a thrilling Monday Night game, explain the Marvin Harrison, Jr. trade, discuss a theoretical rebuilding option for the Chargers, the unbeaten 49ers, a weekend to forget for the NFC East, and remember the legendary Mike Ditka.0:00 Welcome3:13 Thriller between the Bills and Rams10:39 Explaining the Marvin Harrison, Jr. trade20:52 A theoretical Justin Herbert trade26:50 The 49ers keep rolling32:30 A nightmare weekend for the NFC East37:33 Remembering Mike DitkaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are the Eagles punting on the season? + Who's the MVP through 4 Weeks?
Oct 08, 2026
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Eagles trading away Cam Jurgens, how the Ravens found their center, why the Bills-Rams game could be a Super Bowl preview, the best game on the Sunday slate, Demeco Ryans taking back the reins of the Texans' defense, and they unveil their weekly power rankings.0:00 Welcome1:49 Are the Eagles punting on the 2026 season?6:54 The Ravens find their center11:34 A Super Bowl preview on Monday night?16:44 Sunday's best21:06 Houston has a defense problem??26:22 Weekly power rankingsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Best Team No One is Talking About
Oct 06, 2026
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the resurgent Falcons, how officiating has become a storyline, how trade season is heating up, a trio of surprise 3-1 teams, the best team no one is talking about, and how the Rams might have saved their season.0:00 Welcome3:01 Falcons soaring after an 0-2 start7:37 Officiating has become a storyline13:13 Trade season is already heating up19:16 A trio of surprise 3-1 teams24:05 The best team no one is talking about28:34 Did the Rams save their season on Sunday?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices