Smarterfan Podcast

This week, [ Malcolm Koonce ], [ Anika Ogunbawale ] and [ Masai Ujiri ] cover [ Giving back & paying it forward ]..... we will discuss the Malcolm Koonce Youth Football Camp, the WNBA Allstars torching Team USA in the allstar game, the WNBA considering extending their season, Kevin Durant practicing for the 1st time before the Olympics, Whether Steve Kerr is the man for the job, experimenting...

This week, [ Marion Motley ], [ Baron Davis ] and [ Paul Brown ] cover [ breakin the color and gender barrier ]..... we will discuss Marion Motley and his career as well as being 1 of 4 black players to break the color barrier in the NFL, Baron Davis and his business acumen as well as his experiences in the NBA, the U.S. mens basketball team and their exhibition tour, Lindsay Harding becoming the...

This week, [ Doug Williams ], [ Bernie Kosar ] and [ Angel Reese ] cover [ The missteps of the front office in sports ]..... we will discuss Doug Williams and his career from Grambling to Super Bowl MVP, the show that Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are putting on in the WNBA, Bernie Kosar and his health issues, Khyree Jackson of the Vikings and his friends being killed in a car accident, Brett Favr...

This week, [ Joe Louis ], [ Klay Thompson ] and [ Caitlin Clark ] cover [ The Positive & Negative side of sports business ]..... we will discuss the tragic career of Joe Louis, the excitement that the WNBA brings, the dysfunction of the Marlins, the races in the majors, the state of the Yankees, the lack of incentive for the owners to win, the desire for the players to win, the end of an era w...

This week, [ Vida Blue ], [ Shawn Kemp ] and [ Reggie Jackson ] cover [ College & Pro Sports Equal ]..... we will discuss Vida Blue and his 17 year career, Shawn Kemp and his life, and career in the NBA, the Knicks and Nets deal, Jeff Van Gundy going back to coaching, the business of college players and free agency, the UFL being a portal for the NFL, the Raiders preparing for the season, Regg...

This week, [ Willie Mays ], [ Jrue Holiday ] and [ Dak Prescott ] cover [ Athletes becoming owners ]..... we will discuss the career of Willie Mays and his accomplishments, the UFL and the success it is having so far, the Celtics winning the NBA championship for the 18th time, and how they demonstrated it being a team effort, Darvin Ham being the Lakers scapegoat, the WNBA and how the women are ma...

This week, [ Jerry West ], [ Mike Tomlin ] and [ Michael Moorer ] cover [ Executive Decisions ]..... we will discuss Jerry West and his legacy in the basketball world, the changing landscape of college sports, the exploding contracts of NFL players, the Steelers giving Mike Tomlin a 3 year extension, the sustainability of college sports, Ricky Hatton and Michael Moorer going into the Boxing HOF, t...

This week, [ Alonso Mourning ], [ Barry Bonds ] and [ Tucupita Marcano ] cover [ The business of marketing ]..... we will discuss the NBA playoffs, Alonso Mourning being diagnosed with prostate cancer, and his recovery, Barry Bonds and the debate over him being in the HOF, Pete Rose and his gambling, owners defaming their franchises, Christian McCaffrey getting a 2 year extension, Tank Dell speaki...

This week, [ Vicky Sunohara ], [ Coach Prime ] and [ Josh Gibson ] cover [ The changing landscape ]..... we will discuss Vicky Sunohara and her illustrious career as a hockey player, coach prime and how he is preparing his players for life as well as football, the Negro League stats being incorporated into the major league records, the lack of black players in the majors, the new NFL, and players...

This week, [ Jim Otto ], [ Luka ] and [ Juan Soto ] cover [ The mindset of NFL & College players today ]..... we will discuss the career and passing of Jim Otto, the new NCAA, and the power that the players have in the college ranks, as well as the NIL deals, the NBA playoffs, with its exciting games and finishes, the new skills and mindset of the NFL players, Juan Soto talking contract, MLB a...

This week, [ Martez Brayboy ], [ Coach Prime ] and [ another person ] cover [ The viability of yhe AFL ]..... we will discuss the status of the AFL, the financial situations of the teams, as well as the players, the average salaries of the players, as they vary from league to league, as there are many, the different rules, and the number of players on each side of the ball, where the games can be...

This week, [ Pat Tillman ], [ Caitlin Clark ] and [ Darrell Green ] cover [ Multi-team ownership ]..... we will discuss Pat Tillman and his short career in the NFL, and being in the prime of his life before it was cut short by tragedy, the WNBA and the lack of endorsements, and new franchises being awarded, the coaching moves being made in the NBA, former NBA players defrauding the league , and ge...

This week, [ Martez Brayboy ], [ someone else ] and [ another person ] cover [ The agents perspective ]..... we will once again get a further perspective on the business of sports, as we delve into the league in Europe, and how the players are selected, the CFL and how it compares to the NFL, salary wise, and how the running backs are devalued in the NFL as compared to the CFL, how Martez runs his...

This week, [ Martez Brayboy ], [ someone else ] and [ another person ] cover [ The business aspect of sports ]..... we will talk to an NFL agent, and how he started out as a player, moved on to becoming an agent, and learning the business side of sports, how he started his own company, discussing NIL's, his take on market value, the challenges of working with athletes, the process that they have t...

This week, [ Hank Aaron ], [ Dave Bing ] and [ Lou Brock ] cover [ Baseball Nostalgia ]..... we will discuss Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruths homerun record, The Rumble in The Jungle, the Flyers winning their 1st stanley cup, mens college basketball, the WNBA and the leagues status, Dave Bing and his basketball career, as well as the business that he built, high school sports , and the pressures of...

This week, [ Jim Valvano ], [ Dawn Staley ] and [ Vontae Davis ] cover [ The excitement of March Madness ]..... we will discuss Jim Valvano and his coaching career, and his famous speech, Angel Reese and her game, the excitement of womens basketball, the final 4, coach Staley and her success, the death of Vontae Davis, Rashee Rice and the accident he caused in Dallas, racing on the highway, Carson...

This week, [ Rocky Marciano ], [ Shohei Ohtani ] and [ Saquan Barkley ] cover [ Sports and Gambling ]..... we will discuss Rocky Marciano and his boxing career, sports as a business, the NBA Ref's and their missteps, sports betting and the repercussions, Ohtani and his gambling debacle, the passing of Orioles owner Peter Angelos, Trevor Bauer trying to get back to the big league, Saquan Barkley an...

This week, [ Dr. J. ], [ Artis Gilmore ] and [ A-Rod ] cover [ Post Career Money Mgmt. & Ownership ]..... we will take a closer look at the ABA and how it shaped the NBA, Coach Prime releasing his book, the Sabol family and the NFL, as Coach prime's son does his own recording, the NFL rules committee proposals, more players going to different teams, Aaron Donald retiring, Kyrie Irving and his...

This week, [ Jim Brown ], [ Muhammad Ali ] and [ Mike Tyson ] cover [ Sports as Entertainment ]..... we will discuss the rivalry between Budweiser and Miller, and how sports played its part in their dominance of the beer industry, Jim Brown and his other sport, the frenzy of player movement in the NFL, an employee who stole money from the Jaguars, Club Shay-Shay, and their take on coaching, Muhamm...

This week, [ Jack Riley Jr. ], [ Herb Brooks ] and [ OC Umenyiora ] cover [ The global aspect of sports ]..... we will discuss the 1960 winter olympics,and its legacy, an NFL documentary on football in Africa, the NBA in Africa, the darkside of gambling in sports, and its addiction, sports gaming and the level that it has risen to, and the unlimited possibilities, Russell Wilson being released as...

This week, [ Larry Doby ], [ Cam Newton ] and [ Chris Paul ] cover [ Sports and Streaming ]..... we will discuss Larry Doby being the 1st black player in the American League, Cam Newton and the lack of respect he was shown, and the gaming business as it relates to him, the decisions that the Broncos have to make regarding Russell Wilson, Ryan Clark and ESPN, the officiating in the NBA, and the hig...

This week, [ Sonny Sixkiller ], [ Steve Wilks ] and [ Bubba Wallace ] cover [ Coaching Deficiencies ]..... we will discuss Sonny Sixkiller and his college career, and legendary status in Washington State, the 49ers and how they made Steve Wilks the scapegoat in the Superbowl, the Daytona 500,and victory lane, Bubba Wallace making a good showing in the race, Shaq and retirement, and the adjustments...

This week, [ Bo Jackson ], [ Pierre Joseph ] and [ Andy Reid ] cover [ The pressures of athletes ]..... we will discuss Bo Jackson and Tyron Smith with their family issues, the A's moving to Las Vegas, the sale of the Baltimore Orioles, the Yankees pitching situation, the Super Bowl game observations, american football being global, and the Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Pierre Joseph making a dif...

This week, [ Lewis Hamilton ], [ Clint Malarchuck ] and [ Lou Albano ] cover [ Mental Health in Sports ]..... we will dicuss Lewis Hamilton's change to Ferrari in 2025, the appeal of Colorado's football program, the NHL players assistance program, regarding mental health, the USA Hockey mandate, Clint Malarchuck and his issues, Captain Lou Albano and his colorful career, Shannon Sharpe and his con...

This week, [ Gordie Howe ], [ Lamar Jackson ] and [ Joel Embiid ] cover [ Coaching fails, and successes ]..... we will discuss Gordie Howe and his incredible career, how the Ravens fell short, stupid, selfish, and lazy coaching, the revolving door the Bucks had with coaches, this early in the season, the shortcomings of Doc Rivers, the lack of leadership at the top, the 65 game rule and how it wor...