Longshots with Darren Reilly

What does it take to go from drawing up plays on the sidelines of high school practice to becoming one of the most respected voices at CBS Sports HQ and SportsLine? On this episode of LongShots, I sit down with Emory Hunt, the founder of Football Gameplan and the man known globally as "The Czar of the Playbook." Emory’s journey is the ultimate blueprint for anyone who has ever been told...

What does it take to stay relevant in Hollywood for over two decades? On this episode of Long Shots, Darren Reilly sits down with veteran actor, author, and host of the 10,000 Noes podcast, Matt Del Negro, to pull back the curtain on the acting industry. Matt takes us back to the moment his life changed: being cast as Brian Cammarata in the legendary HBO series The Sopranos. He shares what it was...

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Kayy Finn, a former NYC special education teacher and school counselor who courageously transitioned from the structured world of education to the vibrant realm of entrepreneurship with her brand, Strawberryzskies. Facing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kayy shares her struggles with burnout, wrongful termination threats, an...

This inspiring episode of “Longshots,” we sit down with Billy Pinckney, a content creator whose passion for faith and community shines through in everything he does. As a dedicated content creator and children’s book author, Billy uses storytelling to ignite imagination and foster positive change in the lives of young readers. Billy’s deep love for baseball, he shares how the sport has shaped his...

In this compelling episode of Longshots, we sit down with Mike Dolce, renowned MMA trainer, fitness guru, and serial entrepreneur. Mike’s journey is a testament to resilience and hard work, as he shares his inspiring story of rising from humble beginnings. Once a driven high school wrestler with dreams of a collegiate athletic scholarship, his aspirations were cut short by injury.  Despite this se...

The Unassuming Media Executive: Doug Pfaff Is Inspired As He Navigates The New Horizon of His Career   In this episode, we sit down with a seasoned media executive and old friend Doug Pfaff.  I met Doug when I first graduated college at Blair/Petry TV.  I worked in research directly across from his office where he sat as Vice President of Group Sales.  He was loud, funny, direct, and compassionate...

In this inspiring episode of Longshots, we are joined by Victor Oliveira, a former drug addict and inmate turned “Good Boss” He shares with us his journey of life and how that journey turned into a commitment of service to others.   This commitment took on the life of spreading kindness and offering support to those experiencing homelessness. His landscaping company, Victor demonstrates what it me...

Today's guest is a longtime friend, BJ Maier.  BJ was a producer for the hit Television show the Goldbergs and we discuss how he hustled in the early days to make a career for himself in Hollywood.  We dive deep on the people that actually make up Hollywood and are often not mentioned - the working class. BJ has most recently directed and produced a new Documentary, highlighting the life and...

On this weeks episode we have the amazing Ben Gravy. Ben has traveled the world in search of just about any kinds of waves he can find. As a novelty wave surfer there are no bad waves to Ben and that same optimism shines through in our conversation.  We discuss the origins of Ben's name and brand, his decision to become sober and of course we chop it up about surfing as well.  It was an absol...

On today's episode we welcome an old friend, Ryan Kapp - founder of 7th Ave Productions and documentarian/creator of the new film InHuMaine.  InHuMaine sheds light on the human stories behind the statistics, offering a raw and intimate portrayal of life on the streets, in shelters, and amidst the challenges of finding stability and hope. Through compelling narratives and candid interviews, we...

Today we sit down with the one and only Skip Chapman. He created the Deodorant brand 'KAFX' an all natural body deodorant for both Men and Women.  Shortly after creating the brand he took to Tik-Tok and it was only a matter of time until KAFX got its moment of virality. After developing a strong fan base and selling a ton of product - we talked with Skip about what that experience has be...

Eddy is a versatile sports play-by-play broadcaster and host with over 15 years of experience calling games on television, radio, and streaming. His work has been featured on ESPN’s digital platforms, as well as SNY and the Monmouth Digital Network, among other outlets.  We discuss what it is like to pursue the dream of sports broadcasting while managing other full time, hands on roles at universi...

On today's episode we have an old friend and a true industry titan, Joe Colicelli. Producer of shows like The Price is Right and American Idol, Joe has worked on some of the biggest shows on TV. We discuss the realities of working in Hollywood, burn-out and the importance of taking care of your neighbor. Joe is really an incredible guy with a great story that we are happy to share. 

This weeks episode features the charismatic Joe Calabrese. Joe is the co-host of the "You Know I'm Right" podcast which features the origin stories of some of your favorite athletes and entertainers. We had a great conversation and really connected on the podcast grind.  Joe speaks here about energy, spirituality and the way the universe listens to us all on our journeys. 

This weeks episode features Paula Carozzo, a disability activist and model currently based out of NYC. We covered a range of topics from building up your confidence, working in corporate America, the ethics of gambling on The Special Olympics and being too honest. She was an amazing person to speak with and we're very grateful that she stopped by! 

Donny Starkins is an international Yoga instructor and mindfulness teacher based out of San Diego. Throughout his life of being an athlete he has overcome injury and the addiction those injuries led to. That began Donny's pursuit of mindfulness and finding a better approach to living in the moment. We dive deep into his philosophy and the relationship between mindfulness and sobriety. In this...

Sophia Zarate is an inspiration, moving from Texas to NYC to break the mold on what it means to be a Latina in Corporate America. We discussed the difference in culture and adjusting to living in NYC, her experiences working in Corporate settings and her approach to creating content.  Sophia started the non-profit Corporate Pero Latinos which recently launched a scholarship for DACA recipients and...

Miguel Aguilar is an incredible chef and business owner from Peru. He is currently Executive Chef and owner of Surfish Bistro in Brooklyn, NY.  Miguel was trained by Bobby Flay and eventually went on to win Season 7 of Chopped on Food Network.  We dive into much of the adversity Miguel has overcome both in his past and more recently after the food service industry fall out from the pandemic. Migue...

This episode of Longshots w/ Darren Reilly we sat down with Frank  Fleming “The Tank” from Barstool Sports.  

It was great to sit down and speak with NY Times Journalist Nick Corasaniti.  We talk about his love for writing, music, and all things New Jersey.  

Dave Manheim and his co-creator/co-host Chris launched their show Dopey Podcast in 2016.  A show that brings light to the dark world of alcoholism and drug addiction.  Hilarious dialogue and a laundry list of great guests. Recently they hit the amazing milestone of 9 million downloads and their 400th episode.   They help a world of people. The shows’ audience “dopey nation” , coined from Dave’s sa...