Charles Coplin and Mike Smith

Out of Our League

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Hosts and former NFL executives Charles Coplin and Mike Smith offer unique insight and perspective into the world of sports. Charles Coplin is an Emmy Award winning Producer and Programmer who has worked for four television networks, two American Sports Leagues, overseen shows with Beatles, Stones and Springsteen, and consulted with Russian media on how to create and grow sports fans. He sits at the apex of sports, entertainment and popular culture utilizing ever changing technologies to tell stories both live and on tape across multiple platforms. Mike Smith is the Founder of Huddle Advisory,...

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Charles Coplin and Mike Smith

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How can you prove a team is tanking? 04.05.2022 47:04

Mike and Charles debate what constitutes tanking in the wake of Hue Jackson alleging the Cleveland Browns tanked during the 2016-17 seasons. Mike laments about Embiid and his beloved 76ers and some suggestions on how to improve the NHL experience on tv.

Why so many people watch the NFL draft 29.04.2022 48:49

It's draft week and Mike and Charles give insight and info about what it takes to put the draft together. Also some NBA playoff talk that brings about this question: are you team Durant or team Barkley?

Does familiarity breed contempt? 20.04.2022 35:20

Kyrie, Embiid, Trump and Shula and a Kevin Harlan promo for the ages. Mike and Charles discuss the advantages of the NBA playoff format and the different ways ESPN and TNT broadcast the sport. Also does anyone want to watch football in the spring?

Should all playoffs switch to a one and done format? 06.04.2022 43:09

Mike and Charles break down how leagues can increase viewership through the use of different playoff formats. Also some NBA talk and Nick's mistake that almost made Charles a Jet fan.

Ever wonder what it is like to spend three days with 32 billionaires? 30.03.2022 50:12

Mike and Charles share stories from their experiences at the NFL annual meeting and what are the sports equivalents to the Oscar slap heard round the world.

Was this the right thing to do? 23.03.2022 48:33

Mike provides insight and reporting to examine the political and economic impacts of the decision of the Cleveland Browns to trade for Deshaun Watson. He and Charles also discuss the cultural aspects and how a segment of NFL fans may be offended. And what now at QB for some of these teams?

Brady is back. The QB carousel. Are the changes to baseball a good thing? And Donovan McNabb unknowingly delays a wedding. 16.03.2022 45:28

Mike and Charles dive into the economic impacts of all the QB news. Who won the broadcasting moves and are the changes to baseball really in the best interest of the sport.

Gambling and the NFL. Rodgers stays and Wilson goes. TV free agency heats up and Apple says play ball. 09.03.2022 46:14

Mike and Charles discuss the Calvin Ridley suspension, its impact on gambling and the NFL. How do the latest QB moves affect the TV schedule? The latest on NFL broadcast booths and what the new Apple baseball deal could mean for the future of sports media.

What now for baseball? The NFL combine on TV and Mickelson's triple bogey 02.03.2022 59:03

Mike and Charles discusses both the financial and human costs of the MLB lockout and what it means for the future of professional baseball. Also the NFL combine on television and Phil Mickelson's legacy changing decision.

The ESPN of Russia, NFL TV free agency and a bold prediction 26.02.2022 50:57

Mike asks Charles to share his unique experience launching a sports network in Russia, then they discuss the motivation behind the Troy Aikman/ESPN rumors. Finally, Charles actually impresses us with how he would plug the hole in Fox's announcer booth.

The greatness of NFL Films, next year's halftime show candidates and NBA All-Star weekend 18.02.2022 59:09

Mike and Charles discuss the importance of NFL Films, why this year's halftime show hit all the notes and who should perform at next year's Super Bowl halftime show. Plus some prop bets and analysis for NBA All-Star weekend.

Roger sings, Philly debacle? Prince and what it's like to be at the big game. 11.02.2022 59:58

Mike and Charles share super stories from their experiences at the big game including a Prince story for the ages. They also argue about the winner of the Ben Simmons trade and much more on this weeks episode of Out of Our League.

Out Of Our League Ep.1 04.02.2022 59:53

Mike and Charles react to the Brian Flores situation, Tom Brady retirement, Washington Commanders and the all star games for both the NFL and NHL.