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My New Favorite Futbolista

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Wondering who to root for at FIFA World Cup 2026? Get to know soccer's most inspiring athletes and the causes they champion. Season 9: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by Telemundo Deportes lead play-by-play voice Luis Omar Tapia in English and SpanishSeason 8: My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian hosted by Olympic figure skating medalist Adam RipponSeason 7: My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian hosted by 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie CoughlinSeason 6: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by World Cup champion Meghan Klingenberg in English and Janelly F...

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Jun 18, 2026

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Episodes

The ShibSibs want to diversify book publishing 08.12.2021

Maia and Alex Shibutani already boosted representation on the ice, becoming the first ice dancers of Asian descent to earn an Olympic medal, and now the “ShibSibs,” as they are affectionately called, are determined to increase representation off the ice by writing children’s books with Asian American heroes Hear from: Maia and Alex Shibutani Alex Lee (ShibSibs’ literary agent) Stacey Lee (New York...

Who should you root for at the Winter Olympics? 06.12.2021

The Winter Olympics season of My New Favorite Olympian will introduce you to the most inspiring members of Team USA and the issues they champion. New episodes hosted by Apolo Ohno, Team USA's most decorated Winter Olympian, and NBCLX storyteller Ngozi Ekeledo will drop Wednesdays beginning December 8. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

Olympic dreams are no slam dunk 07.07.2021

Why Kareem Maddox left his dream job at 30 to pursue another dream—representing Team USA in 3x3 basketball at the Tokyo Olympics—and what he’s going to do now that his Olympic dream didn’t work out. Plus, find out how athletes fund their Olympic dreams. Hear from: Kareem Maddox Iman Zaki (Kareem’s mom) and Kareem's younger brother Jay Sara Nics (Kareem’s Podcast Producer at Universal Content Produ...

Alix Klineman thinks it’s time to destigmatize women’s health, period 23.06.2021

Beach volleyball phenom Alix Klineman is not embarrassed to talk about birth control and how she sustains peak athletic performance throughout her menstrual cycle Hear from: Alix Klineman April Ross (two-time Olympic medalist and Alix’s partner) Teddy Purcell (former NHL player and Alix’s boyfriend) Dr. Georgie Bruivels (Research Scientist and Female Athlete Lead at ORRECO) Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Caroline Marks’ body positivity journey 16.06.2021

Surfing phenom Caroline Marks reveals how she went from a self-conscious 15-year-old rookie to an 18-year-old confident enough to pose for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Hear from: Caroline Marks Sarah Marks (Caroline’s mother) Elizabeth Daniels (Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

World’s fastest epidemiologist Gabby Thomas 09.06.2021

Sprinter Gabby Thomas, a Harvard graduate pursuing a master’s in epidemiology at the University of Texas amidst a global pandemic, is determined to make the nation’s healthcare system more equitable for African Americans Hear from: Gabby Thomas Evelynn Hammonds (Harvard Professor) Jennifer Randall (Gabby’s mom and a Professor at UMass Amherst) Read more about Gabby Thomas on NBCLX and On Her Turf...

Nathan Adrian’s testicular cancer battle 02.06.2021

Olympic swimming champion Nathan Adrian is determined to redefine masculinity after being diagnosed with testicular cancer Hear from: Nathan Adrian Hallie Adrian (Nathan’s wife and former Stanford diver) Rowdy Gaines (3x Olympic champion and NBC Olympics analyst) Dr. Mark Litwin (UCLA Health) For more on Nathan Adrian: https://www.lx.com/tokyo-summer-olympics/everything-just-stopped-olympian-natha...

Who should you root for at the Tokyo Olympics? 14.05.2021

My New Favorite Olympian will introduce you to the most inspiring members of Team USA and the issues they champion. New episodes hosted by Olympic trailblazer Ibtihaj Muhammad and NBCLX storyteller Ngozi Ekeledo will drop every Wednesday beginning June 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The legend of Bud Grant 05.02.2021

Perhaps the most interesting man in Minnesota, Bud Grant played basketball for the Minneapolis Lakers before becoming a Hall of Fame head coach for the Minnesota Vikings. Sunday Night Football’s Michele Tafoya, a longtime Minnesota resident, explores how Grant became the only person to play in both the NBA and NFL. Guests include: Bud Grant (Hall of Fame coach) Tony Dungy (Hall of Fame coach) Fran...

My favorite Kobe story 21.01.2021

Kobe Bryant’s closest confidants share their favorite Kobe memory so we can better understand how and why Kobe became Kobe. You will hear previously untold tales from Hall of Famers and Olympic champions, WNBA superstars and other influential figures in Kobe’s life. Part 1: Kobe the man 1:58 Kobe the student (Lower Merion HS coach Gregg Downer) 5:19 Kobe the friend (World’s fastest man Usain Bolt)...

Gayle Sierens, the first woman to call an NFL game 14.01.2021

How did Gayle Sierens become the first woman to call play-by-play of an NFL game, and why did it take 30 years for another woman to do the same? Sunday Night Football reporter Michele Tafoya investigates by talking to Sierens, her broadcast partner and the pioneering producer who made it happen. Guests include: Gayle Sierens (First woman to call an NFL game) Beth Mowins (Second woman to call an NF...

Jon Gruden, the coach worth trading for 19.11.2020

Why did the Raiders trade head coach Jon Gruden, and why did they spend $100 million to bring him back? Michele Tafoya, the longtime Sunday Night Football sideline reporter, unmasks Gruden by talking to his closest confidants and "Chucky" himself. Guests include: Derrick Brooks (Hall of Fame Buccaneers linebacker) Tim Brown (Hall of Fame Raiders wide receiver) Rich Gannon (Longtime Raiders quarter...

The Bill Belichick you don’t know 16.07.2020

Bill Belichick’s closest confidants reveal the side of the New England Patriots head coach the public doesn’t get to see. Guests include: Doug Flutie (Heisman Trophy winner) Rodney Harrison (two-time Super Bowl champion) Charlie Weis (Former Patriots offensive coordinator) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

The mysterious disappearance that changed a Super Bowl 09.07.2020

Barret Robbins in his own words—from prison—revealing the real reasons why he disappeared and missed playing in the Raiders’ loss in Super Bowl XXXVII. Guests include: Barret Robbins Tim Brown (Heisman Trophy, Pro Football Hall of Fame) Bill Romanowski (four-time Super Bowl champion) Amy Trask (Former Raiders CEO) Rod Woodson (Pro Football Hall of Fame) Greg Papa (Former Raiders radio play-by-play...

Marathon on ice 25.06.2020

How the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins survived seven hours of playoff hockey as they battled in the longest game of the NHL’s modern era Guests include: Brian Boucher (Flyers goalie) Bob Boughner (Penguins defenseman) Keith Jones (Flyers forward) Chris Therien (Flyers defenseman) Ron Tugnutt (Penguins goalie) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Sean Taylor, the NFL superstar we didn’t get to know 18.06.2020

Untold stories that explain why the NFL’s biggest stars revere Sean Taylor, the Washington Redskins safety who was killed at 24 while protecting his family Guests include: Landon Collins (three-time Pro Bowl safety) Joe Gibbs (Pro Football Hall of Fame) Jonathan Vilma (three-time Pro Bowl linebacker) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

The uniform craze that revolutionized college football 11.06.2020

How the University of Oregon ignited a fashion arms race across all sports, both collegiately and professionally, by going from having Donald Duck as its mascot to trendsetting Nike uniforms that attracted five-star recruits to Eugene. Guests include: Mike Bellotti (former Oregon head coach) Tinker Hatfield (Nike designer) Joey Harrington (Heisman Trophy finalist) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Michael Jordan: "I'm Back" 28.05.2020

How a two-word fax from Michael Jordan changed the course of NBA history, plus never-before-heard stories about his secret workouts with another NBA team Guests include: David Falk (Jordan’s longtime agent) Tim Hardaway (five-time NBA All-Star) LeBron James (three-time NBA champion) Steve Kerr (eight-time NBA champion) Chris Mullin (Basketball Hall of Fame) Dominique Wilkins (Basketball Hall of Fa...

TRAILER: Mike Tirico introduces Sports Uncovered 26.05.2020

Mike Tirico introduces Sports Uncovered, the newest podcast series from NBC Sports that will shine a fresh light on the most unforgettable moments in sports. The debut episode, "I'm Back," will explore how a two-word fax from Michael Jordan changed the course of NBA history, plus uncover never-before-heard stories about his secret workouts with another NBA team. Subscribe for free to Sports Uncove...

Trailer for Michael Jordan: 'I'm Back' coming May 28 18.03.2020

“I’m back.” You remember the two-word fax from Michael Jordan announcing his return to the NBA, but there is much more to the story that you don’t know. Subscribe to Sports Uncovered right now to get “I’m Back” automatically downloaded on May 28. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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