Press Box Podcast

6x All-American from the University of Tennessee and 2020 Olympic hammer thrower Stamatia Scarvelis joins Ralph Miranda to discuss transferring from UCLA to UT (3:21), chasing her Olympic dream (9:15), competing for Greece at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (12:15), preparation for Paris 2024 (17:31), the hammer throw (20:51), and her interests outside of athletics (38:20).

Ralph and Nathan Miranda update the college football rankings (2:59) before recapping the Week 2 action (5:50), including Tennessee's loss to Pittsburgh (10:26), previewing the biggest games of Week 3 (23:42), and discussing Notre Dame's playoff chances (38:07).

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda recap the biggest games, surprises, and takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL (1:37), review the best and worst divisions (46:45), and evaluate rookie quarterback performances (49:08).

Ralph and Nathan Miranda review the biggest matchups from the first full week of college football, including Alabama vs. Miami (4:07), Georgia vs. Clemson (9:00), and Notre Dame vs. Florida State (16:55), before ending with FCS upsets (26:14), LSU's disappointing start (29:18), and a message to Tennessee fans (45:54).

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss draft strategy and best value by position (1:38), top sleepers (23:51), overrated players (27:19), and whether or not you should draft rookies (30:24).

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda break down the AFC (4:30) and NFC (32:06) by division, pick their AFC (28:44) and NFC (1:10:35) playoff teams, and give their Super Bowl LVI predictions (1:15:48).

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda share memories of and review MLB stadiums they've visited in the American League, including Fenway Park (8:01), the original Yankee Stadium (20:09), and the Houston Astrodome (38:19).

2x Team USA Olympic runner and contemporary artist Anthony Famiglietti joins Ralph and Joseph Miranda to give his initial impressions of Tokyo 2020 (2:32) and discuss his background in running (7:18), the steeplechase event (13:02), his Reckless Running brand (18:10), his artwork (22:24), and his experience at the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympics (36:11) before answering a round of rapid-fire...

Former University of Tennessee swimmer, London 2012 Olympian, and Irish record holder Barry Murphy joins Ralph and Joseph Miranda to discuss his career as a 19x All-American at UT (2:40), learning what it takes to be a champion after failing to qualify for the 2008 Olympics (12:21), his Olympic experience in London 2012 (24:08), and the new challenges facing athletes in Tokyo 2020 (30:23) before e...

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda share memories of and review MLB stadiums they've visited in the National League, including Shea Stadium (2:54), Turner Field (22:23), Oracle Park (41:36), and Dodger Stadium (55:45).

Ralph and Joseph Miranda discuss MLB cracking down on foreign substance use (1:51), the role of analytics in baseball and its effect on pitching strategy (12:12), and metal vs. wooden bats (28:15) before touching on the NBA Playoffs (33:03), NHL Playoffs (36:48), golf's U.S. Open (38:44), and the Yankees (40:30).

Former Maryville College head football coach and current Carson-Newman University outside linebackers coach Tony Ierulli joins Ralph Miranda to discuss growing up playing sports (2:21), how he got into coaching (11:31), crossing paths with Terry Bowden and Jimbo Fisher (22:22), his time at Maryville College (26:39), how the game has evolved (33:40), and life after football (47:28).

Former Minnesota Twins first baseman and current Alcoa High School head baseball coach Steve Dunn joins Ralph Miranda to discuss the Tornadoes' 2021 season (2:58) and Covid-shortened 2020 season (9:21) before switching to professional baseball to discuss the evolution of the game (15:06), how good pitching has become (28:20), and old-school managers (33:25).

Ralph and Joseph Miranda discuss the role of sports media amid Naomi Osaka withdrawing from the French Open (2:27) and Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians' comments regarding player absences from OTAs (8:11) before moving to baseball to dissect the Yankees' woes (16:06) and discuss premium positions (21:29).

Joseph Miranda touches on some of the hottest topics from the world of sports, including Shohei Ohtani's breakout season (1:50), the Mets' Kevin Pillar taking a fastball to the face (15:57), Aaron Rodgers' rift with the Packers (28:22), and Tim Tebow returning to the NFL as a tight end with the Jaguars (32:31).

In this 2021 PGA Championship recap, Ralph Miranda reviews the course and conditions at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island (0:54), analyzes Phil Mickelson's historic win (9:02), and touches on the return to normalcy in the gallery (26:47) before previewing next month's U.S. Open at Torrey Pines (28:10).

Ralph Miranda recaps some of the biggest pre-draft trades (1:06) before reviewing the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft (3:37), breaking down picks by position (28:09), and analyzing team draft strategies (37:52).

Ralph Miranda recaps Hideki Matsuyama's historic Masters win (1:32), reviews the surprising number of big names that missed the cut (13:22), explains why it's so hard to win the Masters (23:27), and talks favorite Masters moments (39:24).

Ralph and Joseph Miranda break down some of the biggest NFL free agency moves, including the Buccaneers' push for a Super Bowl repeat (10:23), Dak Prescott's new contract (20:00), J.J. Watt to the Cardinals (30:44), and much more.

The Press Box Podcast welcomes David Reed, a PGA professional and golf instructor at Patriot Hills Golf Club in Jefferson City, TN, to discuss his background in the sport (1:37), his teaching philosophy (4:49), how to determine the best golf ball for you (15:17), the most common mistakes amateur golfers make (14:11), how to properly warm up before a round (27:40), and much more.

Ralph and Joseph Miranda discuss changes to the 2021 Major and Minor League Baseball seasons (1:34), Bryson DeChambeau and the future of golf (24:01), and recent NFL news (44:26).

Ralph and Joseph Miranda address the latest on Tiger Woods (1:31) before delving into the NFL Hall of Fame (7:50), MLB Hall of Fame (30:32), and recent contracts for Fernando Tatís, Jr., (47:17) and Carson Wentz (53:16).

Ralph and Joseph Miranda recap Super Bowl LV (1:38), debate whether Brady or Jordan is the greatest of all time (16:15), and preview next season's Super Bowl odds (29:04).

In their comprehensive Super Bowl LV preview, Ralph and Joseph Miranda break down the Chiefs vs. Buccaneers matchup (1:30), talk possible MVPs (27:28), give their game predictions (31:14), and discuss commercials (37:17), the halftime show (38:18), and broadcasters (39:19) before analyzing the recent Stafford-Goff trade and its impact on future QB deals (47:05).

Ralph and Joseph Miranda recap the NFC (1:38) and AFC (17:29) Championship Game, breakdown the NFL's recent head coaching hires (27:57), and preview off-season quarterback moves involving some high-profile veterans (34:49).