I Can’t Believe I’m 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement – Brian Butler’s -Podcast

In this episode of I Can’t Believe I’m 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement , Brian sits down with legendary voice of DC-area sports, Byron Kerr, a conversation made even more fun by their double connection . First, in Brian’s former life as an educator, Byron’s kids attended his school. Small world, right? Second and maybe more full-circle, Byron has been the play-by-play voice of George Washington...

This episode, the first of season 2, in 2026 (#16 overall) is extra special for Brian. Kas Allen and Brian have been dear friends since they first met in 1983 , back when she was starring on the women’s basketball team, and Brian was grinding it out on the men’s team . Kas’s journey weaves together elite athletics, resilience through injury, academic excellence, international experiences, and a li...

After being on Hiatus for 6 months, Brian will be dropping new shows early in 2026!

Charles Cobbertt Jr. is a 26-year U.S. Air Force veteran and retired First Sergeant who enjoyed a 20-year career as a Principal Engineer at Verizon. Now living in Columbus, Ohio, Charles has fully embraced retirement, launching three YouTube channels covering firearms, outdoor adventures, and his Polaris Slingshot. Whether kayaking Ohio’s rivers, riding through town, or reviewing gear on Retired F...

In episode 13, Brian continues his conversation with his college friend for over 40 years, Heather Mitchell, who played on George Washington's Women's Basketball team while he played on the men's team. Heather is a trailblazing producer, creative director, and lifelong storyteller whose career has spanned iconic sports networks and international stages. Heather moved to Fairfield from Bridgeport,...

In episode 12, Brian speaks with a college friend for over 40 years, Heather Mitchell, who played on George Washington's Women's Basketball team while he played on the men's team. Heather is a trailblazing producer, creative director, and lifelong storyteller whose career has spanned iconic sports networks and international stages. Heather moved to Fairfield from Bridgeport, Connecticut, at age 11...

"On today's episode of I Can't Believe I'm 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement! I'm joined by my longtime friend Mark Ausbrooks, who is not quite 60 yet and is fast approaching the milestone! Mark and I first met in the mid-1990s when we worked at the same high school, and we've been friends ever since. A native Washingtonian, Mark is an educator by day and a television production pro by night. He's...

🎙️ Podcast Guest Bio – Kenny Barer Kenny Barer is a former professional basketball player, coach, and lifelong friend of host Brian Butler. Born in New York City and raised in Roslyn, Long Island, Kenny played college basketball at George Washington University before taking his talents to France, where he enjoyed a five-year pro career. After hanging up his jersey, Kenny dedicated himself to coach...

🎙️ Podcast Guest Bio – Kenny Barer Kenny Barer is a former professional basketball player, coach, and lifelong friend of host Brian Butler. Born in New York City and raised in Roslyn, Long Island, Kenny played college basketball at George Washington University before taking his talents to France, where he enjoyed a five-year pro career. After hanging up his jersey, Kenny dedicated himself to coach...

On today's episode (part 2 of 2) of I Can’t Believe I’m 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement! I'm joined by someone who has been a friend for over 40 years—my former George Washington University teammate and co-captain during our senior year, Dr. Steve Frick. Steve has had an incredible career as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, educator, and researcher, dedicating 27 years to helping children. He com...

On today's episode of I Can’t Believe I’m 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement! I'm joined by someone who has been a friend for over 40 years—my former George Washington University teammate and co-captain during our senior year, Dr. Steve Frick. Steve has had an incredible career as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, educator, and researcher, dedicating 27 years to helping children. He completed his ort...

Mark Esherick - Bio Mark Esherick is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in government affairs, having spent the last 20 years as a lobbyist at Siemens, a global powerhouse. With degrees from James Madison University and George Washington University, Mark has dedicated his career to navigating the complexities of policy and business. Outside of his professional life, Mark is a...

Mark Esherick - Bio Mark Esherick is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in government affairs, having spent the last 20 years as a lobbyist at Siemens, a global powerhouse. With degrees from James Madison University and George Washington University, Mark has dedicated his career to navigating the complexities of policy and business. Outside of his professional life, Mark is a...

"Today on Part 2 of 2 of I Can't Believe I'm 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement! I'm joined by two incredible guests, Mike Brown and Michael O'Reilly, who are not only former teammates from George Washington University but also lifelong friends of mine. “ Mike Brown's basketball career is legendary; he spent over a decade in the NBA and 14 years playing professionally. But he's much more than just...

"Today on Part 1 of 2 of I Can't Believe I'm 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement! I'm joined by two incredible guests, Mike Brown and Michael O'Reilly, who are not only former teammates from George Washington University but also lifelong friends of mine. “ Mike Brown's basketball career is legendary; he spent over a decade in the NBA and 14 years playing professionally. But he's much more than just...

"On today's episode of I Can't Believe I'm 60! From Hoops to Hip Replacement! I'm joined by my good friend Chris Jerry, someone I first met in the mid-1990s when we both shared a passion for TV broadcasting. While I was in front of the camera as an on-air talent, Chris was behind the scenes as a producer, editor, and camera operator. We even produced a few cable access shows back in the day! Chris...

Brian turned 60 in February and now wants to talks about why he is starting this podcast in this introductory episode and how, over the last few years, more and more of his conversations with friends and family have been centered on health and quality of life in this special chapter in his life.