Legends Of Sport

Sneakerheads listen up! Andy chats with Nike Historian Scott Reames about his incredible 29 year road at Nike, how he came into his role as the company's Historian, the creation of Nike DNA (Department of Nike Archives), and some of the great stories behind the biggest brand in sports! Hear about the first ever Nike shoe, the long-lost waffle iron, the history behind the Nike name, how the swoosh...

To commemorate Kobe Bryant's final game on April 13, 2016, please enjoy this re-release of Andy & Kobe's discussion about their book, "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play". Andy & Kobe delve into their bestselling book collaboration as Kobe shares his thoughts and emotions around the craft he held so dear. Kobe & Andy discuss the championships, his iconic work ethic, Team USA, the importance of overco...

This week on LOS, Andy sits down with LPGA star Michelle Wie West! Andy & Michelle discuss her new work-life balance after her first child, her road to the pro tour playing against men, her family's history of competitors, lessons from her new father-in-law Jerry West, and her plans to get back on tour! Plus, Michelle discusses her advocacy for Mental Health, pay equity in sports, Hoodie For Golf,...

In honor of his retirement announcement, we revisit Andy's chat with 20-year NBA vet Jamal Crawford! Andy & Jamal discuss his early life growing up between Seattle & LA, working out with Michael Jordan after being drafted, playing against his two idols MJ & Kobe, what he learned from the Black Mamba, his "Lob City" years, athlete activism, & more! Jamal shares lessons & favorite memories of his tw...

Legends Of Sport teamed up with 10 Fold Entertainment and the IMPACT Learning Institute to interview sports and entertainment celebrities on the red carpet of Gateway’s Celebrity Fight Night in Phoenix, AZ. The annual event helps support crucial Phase I and Phase II clinical trials that will eventually lead to a cure for cancer. The star-studded event has its roots in sports and entertainment. Jim...

In this CLASSIC episode of LOS, Andy chats with legendary WNBA star - Sue Bird! Andy & Sue discuss how she managed the disruption in play(at the time, soon into the pandemic), The Last Dance documentary series, her competitive inspirations growing up, and her legendary playing career! Andy shares their first encounter while covering the AAU National Girls 11 & Under tourney in 1992. The two also t...

Andy chats with Co-founder & President of Angel City Football Club - Julie Uhrman! Julie shares her excitement for the inaugural season of the brand new Angel City Football Club, how she came to partner with Natalie Portman to help get the club started, her hopes for the team's impact, the involvement of LA84, how they plan to get involved with the community, and so much more!

In honor of the Winter Olympics, please enjoy this LOS CLASSIC with eight-time Olympic medalist - Apolo Ohno! Andy & Apolo talk about his path into speed skating, his involvement in "The Weight Of Gold" documentary on HBO, his passion for mental health advocacy & financial literacy, and how he's helping athletes with their second acts! Apolo also shares his perspective on Naomi Osaka's battles wit...

Art & Sports! Andy chats with former NFL players Aaron Maybin & Andre Collins about the 17th Annual Smocks & Jocks Event which celebrates the fine art of Super Bowl Weekend! The guys also talk about the importance of helping athletes transition to life after sports, the significance of raising awareness for Black Art & Black voices, how art shaped their own journeys, the artistic side of Kobe Brya...

One of the greatest Running Backs in NFL history played for the Los Angeles Rams! Hall Of Famer Eric Dickerson joins Legends of Sport in this LOS CLASSIC. Eric details his football journey from SMU to the LA Rams & beyond; from a small town of 2000, to a rocky recruiting process, to his first day in Los Angeles(well, Anaheim). Go inside his legendary 2,000+ yard season, the events that lead to his...

With all the recent controversy brewing over Barry Bonds & Roger Clemens Hall of Fame snub, we thought it proper to speak with an expert on the subject! Andy invites sports journalist/author Joe Posnanski about his new book - The Baseball 100. Andy & Joe discuss the genesis of the book, the never-ending controversy over sports lists, his own unique criteria for ranking players, great players lost...

Andy chats with the logo himself... Jerry West! Jerry talks about his consulting role with the Clippers, his relationship with owner Steve Ballmer, and why he's still inspired to stay involved with the game. Andy & Jerry discuss his autobiography "West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life"; Jerry expands on his personal battles with depression, lessons he learned about racial injustice during his p...

Some Legends of Sport... wrote the legends themselves! Andy chats with writer/author Leigh Montville! The former columnist for The Boston Globe & senior writer for Sports Illustrated shares his path to becoming a writer, how the art of sports writing has changed, his opinion of modern sports journalism, and his book, "Tall Men, Short Shorts 'The 1969 NBA Finals: Wilt, Russ, Lakers, Celtics, And A...

In this CLASSIC episode of Legends Of Sport, Andy sat down with friend & former NBA Commissioner, David Stern. David takes us thru his early life that lead him to the NBA, implementing his vision for the NBA, bringing the NBA brand to China, Yao Ming, lessons learned over the years, post-retirement life, the current health of the NBA, and much more. David also discusses his top 3 most memorable mo...

Not all Legends Of Sport grace the field! Andy invites legendary director & screenwriter Ron Shelton! Ron takes us behind the scenes & through the process of creating many of our favorite sports classics such as; Bull Durham, White Men Can't Jump, Tin Cup, and many more! Andy & Ron discuss the early years in his life that lead to a passion for sports & movies, the technical aspects of casting & sh...

Andy chats with journalist Scott Howard-Cooper! Scott talks about his life-long career in journalism & sports journalism, covering the early years of Shaq & Kobe, his relationship with Kobe Bryant, and his new book "Steve Kerr: A Life!" Scott discusses the genesis of the book, and the many surprising aspects of Steve Kerr's incredible life story. Scott shares stories from his relationship with Kob...

Andy chats with former NBA player & current Head Coach of Utah Valley University - Mark "Mad Dog" Madsen! Andy & Mark talk about his incredible career, how the pandemic has affected his team, his road before the NBA, lessons he learned from Phil Jackson, his relationship with Shaq, & Kobe Bryant's legacy. Mark identifies the many lessons he's learned & incorporated from Phil Jackson, from Phil's "...

Andy chats with legendary professional & Olympic Volleyball player & coach, as well as the current Head Coach of the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team - Karch Kiraly! In addition to his heavily decorated college & professional career, Karch is the only player in the world to win three Olympic Gold Medals in Volleyball - in '84, '88 & '96. Andy & Karch reminisce about the early days of beach vo...

Andy chats with eight-time Olympic medalist - Apolo Ohno! Andy & Apolo talk about his heavy travel schedule, his path into speed skating, his involvement in "The Weight Of Gold" documentary on HBO, his passion for mental health advocacy & financial literacy, and more! Apolo gives his perspective on Naomi Osaka's battles with mental health, how he's helping athletes with their second acts, his new...

Andy chats with marketing consultant & former lead of Nike's Business Affairs department - Mark Thomashow! Mark is responsible for many of Nike's most successful marketing campaigns from "Just Do It," Charles Barkley's "I'm Not a Role Model" commercial, "Bo Knows" with Bo Jackson, the concept of Championship hats, and many more! Andy & Mark discuss the genesis of his career from school teacher, to...

Andy chats with South Carolina Gamecocks & USA Women's National Team Head Coach - Dawn Staley! Dawn discusses her journey from the projects of Philadelphia to the University of Virginia, the ABL, being voted one of the 15 best players in WNBA history, and ultimately being named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame! Andy & Dawn also discuss her various inspirations & mentors along the w...

Andy chats with sports attorney & entrepreneur Leonard Armato! Leonard discusses his path to representing elite athletes Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, creating brands such as Golden Boy for Oscar De La Hoya and “Dunkman” for Shaq, the NBA Tech Summit, AVP Beach Volleyball, and so much more! Andy & Leonard trade Shaq stories, Leonard talks about what attracted him to O'...

Andy chats with NASCAR Legend - Kurt Busch! Andy & Kurt discuss the origins of his over 20-year professional racing career, the 2020 season, his Top Five Sweetest Wins of his 775 starts, competition with his younger brother Kyle, the common qualities among elite athletes, and the Mamba Mentality he brings to his training! Kurt also shares his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter issues during last s...

In honor of Kobe Bryant's induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame on May 15th, Andy chats with veteran Los Angeles sports journalists Brad Turner & Bill Plaschke - hear stories & memories from three men who covered the entirety of Kobe's illustrious career. The guys go down memory lane describing their first moments with the young Mamba, his battles against other 2020 HOF indu...

Andy chats with former WNBA star & current VP of Player Development & Organizational Growth for the Boston Celtics - Allison Feaster! Andy & Allison discuss her current role with the Celtics, the 2021 season, her transition from player to front office, being a pioneer as a woman in men's sports, and so much more! Allison describes her on-court career path from being a 3x Ivy League Player of The Y...