Best Professionalsports Podcasts (2026)

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A VERY Special Episode of THE LAB: Jason King (Musician and Dean of USC's Thornton School of Music) 27:55

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13d ago27:55

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The Lab is proud to bring you this conversation with Jason King, Dean of the USC Thornton School of Music. Jason is a multi-talented Canadian-American scholar, journalist, author, musician, performer, producer, songwriter, radio and video host and event curator. We wanted to have Mr. King on the podcast to discuss the similarities and differences b…

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The Case for the Fighting Irish — 2025 CFB Playoff (ep. 168) 1:04:15

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Ralph and Nathan Miranda review the 2025-26 College Football Playoff selections and the controversial decision to leave out Notre Dame (00:59) before discussing some recent NFL news (50:13).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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State of the NFL (ep. 167) 9:46

2M ago9:46

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Ralph Miranda addresses the current state of the NFL, touching on lack of fundamentals (1:45), officiating and rule changes (3:01), and gambling concerns (6:52).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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College Football is Broken (ep. 166) 15:02

2M ago15:02

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Ralph Miranda explains why college football is broken with transfer portal free agency (1:08), rise of NIL money (3:52), and a flawed coaching situation (8:33).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Stop Hating on Notre Dame (ep. 165) 10:20

2M ago10:20

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Ralph Miranda defends Notre Dame's right to be in the 2025 College Football Playoff by first previewing their remaining schedule, addressing demands for the Irish to join a conference, and comparing schedules of other top teams.By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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World Series Game 3 - Dodgers top Blue Jays in 18 innings (ep. 164) 7:29

2M ago7:29

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Ralph Miranda highlights some stand-out performers and broken records in the Dodgers' 6-5 victory over the Blue Jays in a thrilling, 18-inning game 3 of the 2025 World Series.By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Shawnee Harle (Team Canada OLY and MindReady Coach) 27:50

6M ago27:50

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Shawnee Harle (Team Canada OLY and MindReady Coach)

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Friends of MindReady: Linda Flanagan (Author) 23:19

6M ago23:19

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A SPECIAL episode with Friend of MindReady, Linda Flanagan (Author)

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Friends of MindReady: Diane Johnson (Nutritionist) 20:21

6M ago20:21

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THE LAB #014 with Friend of MindReady, Diane Johnson (Nutritionist)

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Chase d'Arnaud (San Francisco Giants) 26:12

6M ago26:12

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The Lab #013 is an AMAZING conversation with Chase d'Arnaud (San Francisco Giants)

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Alex Auerbach (Toronto Raptors) 18:11

7M ago18:11

18:11

THE LAB #012 with Alex Auerbach, former mental performance coach for the Toronto Raptors

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Friends of MindReady: Alec Kassin 34:16

7M ago34:16

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THE LAB #011 with Friend of MindReady, Alec Kassin (former competitive cyclist)

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Gabe Zelico (Director of Education for MindReady) 41:13

8M ago41:13

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THE LAB #010 with Gabe Zelico

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Amobi Okugo (MLS) 19:58

8M ago19:58

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THE LAB #009 with Amobi Okugo

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Ryann Martin (Team USA Olympic Committee) 19:11

9M ago19:11

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This clip is taken from THE LAB #008 with Ryann Martin.

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Friends of MindReady: Luke and Pat 25:46

9M ago25:46

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THE LAB #007 is a special episode with friends of MindReady, Luke and Pat (former college baseball players)

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Ryan Lavarnway (Red Sox, Team Israel OLY) 27:48

9M ago27:48

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THE LAB #006 with Ryan Lavarnway from the Boston Red Sox and Team Israel Olympic and World Baseball Classic teams.

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Madii Himbury (Team Australia OLY) 20:45

9M ago20:45

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THE LAB #005 with Madii Himbury (Team Australia OLY)

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Colton Hock (Miami Marlins) 27:07

9M ago27:07

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THE LAB #004 with Colton Hock of the Miami Marlins.

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Charlie Merrill 38:24

10M ago38:24

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The Lab #003 | Charlie Merrill

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College Football Review, Super Bowl Preview (ep. 163) 47:49

11M ago47:49

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Ralph and Nathan Miranda wrap up the first 12-team College Football Playoff (3:10), address the NFL officiating controversy (27:21), and preview Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs and Eagles (44:24).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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NFL Conference Championship Weekend (ep. 162) 55:35

12M ago55:35

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Ralph and Joseph Miranda preview the AFC (2:35) and NFC (18:45) Championship games, discuss whether or not the first-round bye is beneficial (19:01), debate how good Jared Goff really is (22:11), and break down the championship matchups by position (39:34) before giving their final predictions.By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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CFP National Championship Preview (ep. 161) 32:31

12M ago32:31

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Ralph Miranda explains what the 12-team CFB Playoff got right and what needs to be fixed (1:50), previews the National Championship Game between Ohio State and Notre Dame (9:49), analyzes the success of head coach Marcus Freeman (23:49), and looks ahead to the bright future for the Fighting Irish program (25:29).…

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A Place at the Table, the Field is Set (ep. 160) 1:02:38

1y ago1:02:38

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Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the final College Football Playoff rankings and bracket, starting with their overall impressions of the selection process (1:19), Boise State getting a bye (7:56), Notre Dame dropping in the rankings (10:44), top seeds facing tougher roads (18:34), and much more.By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Penultimate Chaos (ep. 159) 1:15:14

1y ago1:15:14

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Ralph and Nathan Miranda recap college football week 14 (1:28) before delving into the CFB Playoff (14:53) to break down the upcoming conference championship games, discuss the latest ranking, decipher and predict bracket seeding, and rant about the how to improve upon the current 12-team structure.By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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College and Pro Football plus a little World Series talk (ep. 158) 55:21

1y ago55:21

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Ralph and Nathan Miranda discuss Notre Dame's win over undefeated Navy (2:56), Texas A&M's path to the SEC Championship following their win over LSU (9:32), the Colts' Anthony Richardson taking himself out of the game (27:28), and the Giants on Monday Night Football (31:16) before finishing with some Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series talk ahead of G…

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College Football Review Wk 8 – Low Tide, Rabid Dogs and an Irish Jig (ep. 157) 58:22

1y ago58:22

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Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the controversial pass interference call from Georgia vs. Texas (7:45), Alabama's loss at Tennessee (23:05), the CFB Playoff selection process (30:48), and Notre Dame's win over Georgia Tech (50:07) before previewing week 9 (55:16).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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New York We Have A Problem (ep. 156) 46:42

1y ago46:42

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Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss Aaron Rodgers and the Jets (4:09), the Davante Adams (8:12) and Amari Cooper trades (11:12), the biggest games from week 6 (14:03), and who the Steelers should start at QB (21:25) before previewing week 7 (26:19) and ranting about Daniel Jones and the Giants (29:35).…

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College Football Review Wk 7 – Separation Begins (ep. 155) 52:02

1y ago52:02

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Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest games from week 7 of college football (1:51), question whether or not Alabama fans should be concerned (6:21), and discuss undefeated Army and Navy's playoff chances (35:40) before previewing week 8 (43:48) and ranting about Notre Dame (46:12).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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The Womens Cycling Podcast x Voxwomen Episode 5 powered by Liv 1:26:30

1y ago1:26:30

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In this month's very inspiring bumper episode Rebecca Charlton is joined by more special guests to talk all things women's cycling and round off an unforgettable season. Her co-host this month is ex-pro rider and now TV reporter, pundit and commentator, Hannah Walker. We discuss her career progression since leaving the race circuit, hilarious anecd…

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Jets Shake-up the Cockpit (ep. 154) 52:40

1y ago52:40

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Ralph and Nathan Miranda discuss the Jets firing head coach Robert Saleh (2:17), the Chiefs rolling at 5-0 (12:46), excitement around the Giants following their week 5 win at Seattle (32:32), and why the Eagles must make the playoffs (47:22).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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College Football Review Wk 6 – Black Saturday (ep. 153) 46:57

1y ago46:57

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Ralph and Nathan Miranda recap the biggest upsets from week 6 of college football, including Vanderbilt's historical win over Alabama (1:50), break down Army and Navy's 5-0 starts (17:44), and preview week 7 (32:24) before discussing power rankings (38:05) and taking a look back at the biggest games from week 5 (43:02).…

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Performers, Pretenders and Posers (ep. 152) 1:00:44

1+ y ago1:00:44

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Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss the biggest surprises from the NFC (2:03) and AFC (6:57) division standings, preview week 5 (35:44), and declare which teams are "for real" (40:21) before commemorating Pete Rose's remarkable career in baseball (48:16).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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NFL Wk 3 – A Quarterback Resurgence (ep. 151) 49:35

1+ y ago49:35

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Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda review the NFL's remaining undefeated teams (1:29), break down rookie QB performances (21:23), preview week 4 (31:28), and discuss how to build a team and develop young QBs (33:50).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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College Football Review Wk 4 – QB Musical Chairs (ep. 150) 57:04

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Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest surprises and takeaways from week 4 of college football (1:56), analyze potential QB controversies at Oklahoma (8:59), Texas (21:52), and Notre Dame (25:10), preview the biggest week 5 matchups (41:43), and touch on an interesting Reggie Bush NIL story (50:44).…

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The NFL has Returned, Kickoffs Have not Been (ep. 149) 59:16

1+ y ago59:16

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Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest surprises and takeaways from the first two weeks of the NFL (1:45), give their hot takes on Aaron Rodgers and more (13:24), discuss the new dynamic kickoff (32:43), and debate how to draft a QB (42:38) before previewing the best week 3 matchups (54:26).…

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College Football Review Wk 3 – The Portal is out of control (ep. 148) 52:03

1+ y ago52:03

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Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest surprises and takeaways from week 3 of college football (1:17), Texas jumping Georgia as the new #1 (21:55), and why the portal is bad for the game (26:12) before previewing week 4's biggest matchups, including Tennessee at Oklahoma (46:18).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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College Football Review Wk 2 – Upset Stomach (ep. 147) 44:53

1+ y ago44:53

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Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest scores and surprises from week 2 of college football (1:39), discuss why pre-season rankings should not exist (5:34), and diagnose Notre Dame's problems after a disappointing loss to Northern Illinois (13:32) before previewing week 3 (41:12).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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The Women's Cycling Podcast powered by Liv Episode 4 1:05:38

1+ y ago1:05:38

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With the buzz of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift very much alive Rebecca Charlton is joined by more special guests this month to talk all things women's cycling. Her co-host this time is Olympian Lucy Martin. Having ridden at the highest level Lucy is now Communications Director of Jayco AlUla and Liv AlUla Jayco World Tour teams. We discuss h…

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College Football Review – Week 1 (ep. 146) 35:18

1+ y ago35:18

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Ralph and Nathan Miranda review the first week of college football (2:11), delve into the new playoff structure (8:59), analyze Florida State's 0-2 start (19:34), and break down Notre Dame's big win at Texas A&M (25:11).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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The Women's Cycling Podcast Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift special powered by Liv 34:51

1+ y ago34:51

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Rebecca Charlton and Hannah Walker bring you a special episode of the Women's Cycling Podcast powered by Liv. They bring you the essential guide to the 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. They delve into the stages, the riders to watch, where they think the race will be won and of course they give you their tips for the win. This is your essenti…

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The Womens Cycling Podcast x Voxwomen - Gravel and Olympic Special 1:11:02

1+ y ago1:11:02

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This months Women's Cycling Podcast by Voxwomen has everything! Rebecca Charlton settles down to talk Gravel with Gravel stars Geerike Schreurs of SD Worx Protime and Danni Shrosbree of Felt Unitd. The explore their experiences on the gravel circuit as well as how they got into the sport in the first place. Rebecca then chats to Olympic hopeful, It…