Best Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be Podcasts (2025)

It's great to have a co-worker from my day job, Lauren Zelek join me to discuss running the Chicago Marathon and how here experience in running the NY and Disney Marathons prepped her to run a personal bestBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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The Student of the Game - Kyle Nash 46:45

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11d ago46:45

46:45

Always love having Kyle Nash on the show to chop it up on football as we breakdown the NFL, College coaching changes and UCFBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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It's Just Yours Truly This Week 30:32

19d ago30:32

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It's solo show for me this week as we look at the NBA gambling scandal overshadowing a great opening week with the return of the NBA on NBC and Inside The NBA making a successful ESPN debut. Plus, it's World Series time, I hate NFL International Games, College Hoops starts soon, a fun UCF exhibition game at Duke and the fall of FSU football…

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WKMG News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh 48:04

29d ago48:04

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Always a treat to have Jamie Seh of WKMG News 6 on the show. We talk about her Buffalo Bills, UCF, College Football around the state, the upcoming Magic season and another try at spring football in OrlandoBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Frank Murtaugh of The Memphis Flyer 47:49

1M ago47:49

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We delve into several topics with our friend Frank Murtaugh of The Memphis Flyer including the Ryder Cup, MLB, being long suffering Cowboys fans and moreBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia 48:18

2M ago48:18

48:18

We talk college football after 3 weeks of the season with ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia including a discussion about this weeks UCF-North Carolina gameBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Media Spotlight with Eric Lopez & Adam Eaton 2:24:50

2M ago2:24:50

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Eric and Adam are back for another media spotlight episode as we discuss Lee Corso's last show, Barstool Sports and Fox partnership, Brent Musburger to make a return cameo to The NFL Today, College & Pro broadcasts on the Big 4 Networks, Scorebugs and PTI extended for 3 more yearsBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Rich Podolsky, Author of Madden & Summerall, How They Revolutionized NFL Broadcasting 38:21

2M ago38:21

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Rich Podolsky is back on the show to discuss his latest book, Madden & Summerall, How They Revolutionized NFL BroadcastingBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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UCF Football Roundtable with Adam Eaton, Eric Lopez, Chris Boyle and Matt Murschel 1:01:55

3M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

It's my 7th Annual UCF Football Roundtable on JAS as we breakdown the upcoming season with Adam Eaton, Eric Lopez, Chris Boyle and Matt MurschelBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Talking Baseball Extra | Ryne Sandberg Tribute 30:19

3M ago30:19

30:19

It's a Talking Baseball Extra as Joe Finger and Jay Cresswell join me for a Ryne Sandberg tributeBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Talking Baseball with Joe Finger & Jay Cresswell 1:33:40

3M ago1:33:40

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It's a trade deadline edition of the show with Joe Finger and Jay Cresswell as recap the buyers and sellers. We also discuss the All-Star Game, the Hall of Fame ceremonies, the game at Bristol Speedway, upcoming labor issues and we do some TV ThemesBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Capt. Chris Hill of OldSkool101.com 48:26

4M ago48:26

48:26

Glad to have Capt. Chris Hill of OldSkool101.com back on the show as we discuss his Washington Commanders, NFL Football and moreBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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It's Just Me This Time 30:49

4M ago30:49

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It's a solo show from me this week as I delve into: Caitlin Clark & the WNBA, MLB All-Star festivities, Is Rays sale end of Orlando Dreamers?, ESPN vs Apple vs NBC for Sunday Night Baseball, Big 12 Media Days & UCF Expectations, UCF Basketball to play at Duke Oct 21, Joy Taylor and FS1 purge to be filled by Barstool & Portnoy and TJ Watt signs for …

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Chris Thornton of ASB GlassFloor 29:11

4M ago29:11

29:11

Great to have Chris Thornton of ASB Glassfloor on the show we dive into the amazing technology of their multi-functional sports flooring court system that is innovating and revolutionizing sportsBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Scott Linn of the Linn, Murray, Solly Podcast 40:44

4M ago40:44

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Great to have Scott Linn of the Linn, Murray, Solly Podcast and the Friday Czabecast as we discuss some MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, the Savannah Bananas and sports memorabiliaBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Chris Boyle, Daytona Beach News Journal 32:39

5M ago32:39

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We welcome Chris Boyle of the Daytona Beach News Journal to the show for the first time as he joined us from Camping World Stadium prior to Club World Cup action. In addition to the Cup, we discussed the UCF Football offseason, their new uniforms, the Magic's new uni's, the NBA Finals, College World Series and his selections for the Daytona Tortuga…

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Talking Baseball with Jay Cresswell & Joe FInger 1:29:08

5M ago1:29:08

1:29:08

Jay Cresswell & Joe Finger are back to talk MLB including Jeff's Dale Murphy MVP Experience, trivia, minor league parks and moreBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Media Spotlight with Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez 1:39:59

6M ago1:39:59

1:39:59

It's another Media Spotlight edition with Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez as we discuss the NBA's upcoming move to NBC and Amazon, the Rich Eisen show to ESPN, the Mel Kiper NFL Draft meltdown and moreBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Frank Murtaugh of the Memphis Flyer 54:20

6M ago54:20

54:20

Frank Murtaugh pays a visit to discuss LeBron's Legacy, MLB after first month of the season, Torpedo Bats, Shedeur Sanders draft slide and the state of our Dallas CowboysBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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College Basketball Analyst Mike O'Donnell of ESPN & CBS Sports 43:08

7M ago43:08

43:08

We put a post-mortem on the UCF and College Basketball seasons with Mike O'Donnell of ESPN & CBS SportsBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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WKMG News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh 32:35

7M ago32:35

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We discuss a lot happening at UCF with the basketball team having competed in the College Basketball Crown tournament and Spring Football camp with WKMG News 6 Sports Director Jamie SehBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Talking Baseball with Jay Cresswell & Joe Finger 1:21:14

8M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

We discuss the start of the MLB 2025 season with Jay Cresswell and Joe FingerBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Media Spotlight with Adam Eaton and Eric Lopez 1:31:44

8M ago1:31:44

1:31:44

Adam and Eric join me to discuss March Madness broadcast coverage which includes tributes to the late Greg Gumbel, Dick Vitale's return, Mike Tirico back calling NBA games and moreBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Tim Brando of Fox Sports on March Madness 24:25

8M ago24:25

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We break down March Madness with Tim Brando of Fox SportsBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Ben Stout on UCF and College Basketball 1:01:50

8M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Ben Stout of the Knighted 1s Podcast joins me to discuss UCF and College Hoops as we get ready for the madness that is MarchBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Frank Murtaugh of The Memphis Flyer 46:35

9M ago46:35

46:35

Frank joins me to recap the Super Bowl, the Luka trade, Dick Vitale's return and Hubie Brown's last NBA callBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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UCF Softball Coach Cindy Ball-Malone 24:00

9M ago24:00

24:00

As the college softball season is set to get underway, we are thrilled to have UCF Softball Coach Cindy Ball-Malone on the show to talk about the upcoming seasnBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia 34:22

10M ago34:22

34:22

We conduct a college football post-mortem with ESPN College Football Analyst Rene IngogliaBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Ben Stout on UCF & College Basketball 1:00:04

10M ago1:00:04

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Our official man in the middle, former UCF player Ben Stout of the Knighted1s podcast joins us to discuss UCF & College BasketballBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Media Spotlight with Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez 1:16:45

11M ago1:16:45

1:16:45

On our year end show with Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez we discuss the legacy of Greg Gumbel, the impact of the late Rudy Martzke on how broadcasting is covered, how ESPN is covering the College Football Playoff and how Netflix did with Christmas NFL games.By Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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WKMG News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh 50:10

11M ago50:10

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It's our annual holiday visit with Jamie Seh as we discuss the Cure Bowl, the College Football Playoff, all the happenings with UCF Football and her Buffalo Bills. Plus, I drop in the Jay Thomas Lone Ranger story.By Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Jeff Sharon of Black & Gold Banneret and PA Voice of UCF Sports 1:03:44

11M ago1:03:44

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We are joined this week by Jeff Sharon of Black & Gold Banneret and the PA Voice of UCF Football as discuss all the recent happenings with the football program. We also touch on the hot start by the basketball teamBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Joe Miller of the Navy Radio Network on Army-Navy Game 39:21

11M ago39:21

39:21

Great to have Joe Miller back on for his annual visit as we preview America's Game, Army vs. NavyBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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The Student of the Game, Kyle Nash 48:55

12M ago48:55

48:55

The Student of the Game, Kyle Nash joins to discuss the NFL as the playoff push begins and UCF FootballBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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From My Day Job: Lauren Zelek on running the NYC Marathon 53:32

1y ago53:32

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A colleague from my day job, Lauren Zelek joins me to talk about her experience running the New York City MarathonBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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MLB Season Recap with Joe Finger & Jay Cresswell 1:23:28

1y ago1:23:28

1:23:28

Joe Finger & Jay Cresswell are back as we put a wrap on the MLB. Plus we discuss the state of our NFL teams and do some TV ThemesBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Media Spotlight with Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez 1:32:50

1y ago1:32:50

1:32:50

Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez join me to talk about the SEC on ABC, Nick Saban on College Gameday, Tom Brady on FOX, Bill Belichick showing up all over the place, the upcoming World Series on FOX and moreBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel on UCF Football 50:31

1y ago50:31

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Matt Murschel, who covers the UCF for the Orlando Sentinel joins the show this week to discuss the Knights at the midway point of the seasonBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Jeff Sharon of Black & Gold Banneret 1:38:11

1y ago1:38:11

1:38:11

I'm joined by Jeff Sharon of the Black & Gold Banneret and the stadium voice of UCF Football as we talk about the Knights season, last weeks loss to Colorado and the upcoming game against the Gators. We also touch on other college football topics like the NIL and transfer portal, plus MLB and NFL too.…

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Frank Murtaugh of the Memphis Flyer 51:47

1y ago51:47

51:47

We cover a variety of topics with Frank Murtaugh of the Memphis Flyer including college football, the NFL, and MLBBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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The Student of the Game, Kyle Nash 57:11

1y ago57:11

57:11

We discuss how the NFL looks after week 2 and the UCF Knights after their big road win at TCUBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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The Baseball Playoff Chase with Joe Finger and Jay Cresswell 1:15:01

1y ago1:15:01

1:15:01

We break down the baseball playoff race with Joe Finger and Jay Cresswell, share some baseball stories and lament the woeful Chicago White SoxBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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WKMG News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh 45:01

1y ago45:01

45:01

Great to have Jamie Seh of WKMG News 6 back on the program as we discuss Lake Mary winning the Little League World Series, the upcoming football season for the UCF Knights including some quick hits on Miam, FSU and Florida. And of course, we have to talk about her Buffalo BillsBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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UCF Football Roundtable with Matt Murschel, Adam Eaton, Eric Lopez and Trace Trylko 59:16

1y ago59:16

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It's our 6th annual UCF Football Roundtable as we bring you the best who cover and talk about UCF Sports. Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel, Adam Eaton and Trace Trylko from the Sons of UCF and Eric Lopez of Black & Gold Banneret give us a breakdown, with their thoughts and opinions on the 2024 season…

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ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia 45:01

1y ago45:01

45:01

ESPN's Rene Ingoglia joins us to discuss the start of the college football season, preseason rankings, realignment, the expanded playoffs and the UCF Knights as Rene will call their first game of the season vs New HampshireBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Media Spotlight with Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez 1:41:05

1+ y ago1:41:05

1:41:05

Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez join me to discuss NBC's Olympic Coverage, CBS & Fox NFL crews and Joe Tessitore as the new voice of Monday Night Raw. We also conduct our next announcer draft for NBA & College BasketballBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Pat Williams Tribute with Andrew Monaco 57:57

1+ y ago57:57

57:57

We honor the late great co-founder of the Orlando Magic, Pat Williams on this episode with Andrew Monaco, the voice of Texas A&M. Andrew worked with the Magic in the early days of the franchise and shares his memories of Pat. We also discuss A&M sports including baseball's run to play for the championship…

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BEST OF JAS: My last interview with the late great Pat Williams 20:20

1+ y ago20:20

20:20

From 4 years ago, I interviewed Pat Williams who had just recently retired from the Orlando Magic on his efforts to bring MLB to Orlando and we got his thoughts on legacy of NBA Commissioner David Stern who had just passed at that time. RIP Pat.By Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be

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Talking Baseball with Jay Cresswell and Joe Finger 1:10:59

1+ y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

It's our mid-season check-in on MLB as we discuss the passing of baseball greats Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda, the "retirement" of umpire Angel Hernandez, some fun baseball stories, trivia and MLB finally getting right with a full slate of games on the 4th of JulyBy Sports Conversation The Way It Ought To Be