The Gametime Guru

I met Ty Hawkins when I was working for Idahosports.com as a play-by-play announcer for High School Football in 2010. I've since followed his journey as he made it where he wanted to go.  He is a major sports fan and used this along with his passion for journalism to catapult him to the top.  From Boise State, to USC, to Great Falls Montana, Ty has quite the story. Through his story, you'll learn...

With Rugby continuing to grow, we now get to hear from a professional. We have Matt Wirken on the show to speak to us about the MLR (Major League Rugby) which is in its first season here in the United States.  Through Matt you will learn more about the MLR, the team in New Orleans and then you'll learn about the growth of the sport of Rugby as a whole.  Matt will give us his advice and his insight...

Professional Hockey is a big time sport, but did you know that we have professional hockey for women, right here in the United States?  That's right, the NWHL (National Women's Hockey League) is growing and today we have a solid discussion on the League itself with Sophia Agostinelli, who played for the Connecticut Whale of the NWHL.  We're going to learn more about women's sports through Sophia's...

Jori Davis finished in the Top 10 for scoring at the University of Indiana. She went on to be drafted in the 3rd round of the WNBA Draft and continued her career overseas.  She now plays in Italy and will provide us with an in-depth look at her career as well as the state of Women's Sports. Why aren't the women getting the same coverage as the men? What does the WNBA Draft process look like? What...

C.C. Hawkley joins me this week as we break down the following media outlets:  The Athletic The Sin Bin The Gametime Guru The Ringer   Barstool Sports iSportsweb These media outlets are the new wave of sports information and as sports fans it is important to look to new outlets for your information. We'll explain it all on today's show. 

Those who listen to sports radio here in the Treasure Valley probably have heard of Joey and Gold on ESPN Boise. They host a show from 2-6 each weekday called "The Drive" and today I get to learn more about Alex Gold as he tells us about his story.  Being a sports show host is much more than spewing out statistics all day long. You have to be able to relate to your listeners with allowing them int...

Brendon Raftery began fighting from a very young age when he took up Kenpo Karate. He knew this is what he wanted to do ever since then.  With the ups and downs that life brought him, you'll learn how Brendon used his Martial Arts background to make it through the tough times.  From karate, to wrestling, to MMA and from Boise all the way to San Diego, Brendon Raftery has a unique story that you do...

With sports betting getting the "go-ahead" from the Supreme Court, what impact will this have on sports?  I'll discuss why I believe this could have a negative impact on the integrity of the game. I'll talk about the impact it has on Fans, Players and Referees by giving you real-life experiences of how it had impacted me in my own life.  Subscribe to my show on any of the following platforms Where...

Jacob Firlotte has been playing football his entire life. Now he has an opportunity to do what so many young athletes aspire to do: compete at the professional level.  In this interview you will not only learn about football in Canada, but you will learn about the process for Firlotte to get picked in the CFL draft.  Make sure to share with all your friends and subscribe to the show!    Where to F...

After health issues hindered his ability to compete in Lacrosse as a player, Marcel Reed took his talents to the coaching side of things.  From the JV level at a local High School, to Varsity where the team he coached won a State Championship and now to the Collegiate level where the team is on their way to Nationals, Marcel has been making his mark in the Lacrosse world everywhere he goes.  Marce...

Jeff Harward has been a big part of the growth of Rugby in the Tri Cities of Washington. The Tri Cities Rugby Club is new but has already been growing.    Coach Harward will be discussing the overall growth of the sport by discussing how he was introduced to the sport as well as his experience coaching.    If you want to learn about the sport of Rugby, this is a great opportunity to do so!   Also...

I've said it from day one: Sports help in many aspects of life, including business. There are many things that we can learn from sports that are outside of just playing a "game."  Listen as Eric Kasimov joins me to discuss sports, business and THE Ohio State Buckeyes. You don't want to miss this one.  Eric is the CEO of KazSource but also is the main content producer of SportsEpreneur and a host o...

While the NBA has the "G-League" and Baseball has the Minor League system, we always seem to forget about Football.  Professional Football players don't seem to have an avenue to develop when they no longer are on an NFL roster or a CFL roster. That is why The Spring League is so important for them to gain exposure.  Today I have Ezra Levine who happens to be the COO and CFO of The Spring League j...

Kyle Brotzman was known for quite some time as being the "guy who missed the field goal." In 2010, Nevada upset Boise State in a nationally televised football game which included two missed field goals at the end of regulation and overtime.  I wanted to show people that Kyle Brotzman is much more than just a "kicker that missed a field goal." In fact, he's a very accomplished kicker who actually p...

If you want to hear about the sport of Diving, make sure to check this interview out!  Jordan has one of the coolest stories that I've come across since I began interviewing athletes. Originally from Cambodia, Jordan was adopted by a loving father who helped bring him to the United States. From a young age, Jordan became interested in the sport of Diving and has become one of the very best in the...

Shawn Smith is the founder & editor of GoBigBlueCountry.com . He began the website because he wanted to share his passion for the Kentucky Wildcats with everyone else. He now works full-time as a media member for the Wildcats and gets to travel with the team wherever they go.  During the 1st round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, Shawn made the trip with the Kentucky basketball team to Boi...

UMBC takes down Virginia and a few other topics regarding the first and second rounds of March Madness.  Also, don't blink or you'll miss the Western Conference Playoff magic!!!

It takes a special person who has a very special skillset to be a solid coach. It's much like a manager and you must adjust to each team you coach because you have different players ever year. Different ages, personalities, talents, etc.  I brought on my good friend, Derek Etzel to talk with me about coaching today. Derek has recently started his coaching career so we're going to get to know him a...

It's been a discussion for years and has come up multiple times recently. Tyler Bates (better known as TB) joins me again on the show to help educate everyone on the different pros and cons of implementing shot clocks in High School basketball.  We're giving you our opinions, experiences and overall thoughts on why we should add shot clocks to High School basketball. (And not just in the 8 states...

Just giving you my thoughts from this past weekend in sports! I'll give you my thoughts on the NFL Combine and then briefly discuss High School Basketball after having watched the State Championships here in Idaho this weekend.  Make sure to subscribe to the show and let's get this thing going!!! 

You've heard me talk about eSports a few months back when I had Scott Johnson on the show. We talked about the new love that is taking over the world as well as some benefits of gaming.  This week, my guest, Jordan Moorhouse will join me to break down the numbers. We're talking about the potential of eSports from a business standpoint. Jordan will also give us some examples of the experiences he h...

Matt Jones, also known as "The Stripling Warrior," decided one day that he was going to go "all-in" on his fighting career.  That's right, he's a professional MMA fighter out of the Treasure Valley who is working diligently to make it to the UFC.  Learn what Matt is up to these days including his training and travel. See where his nickname came from as well as what he enjoys doing on the side outs...

On this episode of the Weekend Wrap Up, we will break down the semi-boring and anti-climatic weekend in the sports world. Listen to our thoughts on the National Anthem. 

So many people hate on Lebron James, I get it though, there are a lot of things that "erk" people. That said, he should most certainly be in the discussion with MJ.  Lebron takes care of his body. I'll compare him to some of the others that have come into the league with him and after him, and we'll see how they are at this point in their careers.  If you think Lebron only wants to play with super...

Myles and I are going to break down the trade with the Cleveland Cavs to see if they improved or not.    Do the Cavs have major potential? Let's see what happens!!! Also, what's the future look like for the Jazz?