The Approach Shot

We had so many people reach out about this episode with LINDA COHN, we are running it again! Linda Cohn, the only sportscaster that anchored over 5,000 episodes of Sports Center. While the boys were coming up with catch phrases like "Back, back, back", "It's deep and I don't think it's playable" and "Booyah!", LINDA COHN was highlighting the games, the plays and made...

It's easy to say she was an OG. One of the originals. The sportscaster that anchored over 5,000 episodes of Sports Center. But while the boys were coming up with catch phrases like "Back, back, back", "It's deep and I don't think it's playable" and "Booyah!", LINDA COHN was highlighting the games, the plays and made it about the games, not herself. A hockey fanatic fr...

It's DOCTOR Kevin Dyson to you, sir! And the good doctor has 2+ decades in the field of education in the Nashville area. First as a teacher, then an administration, and now a principal, Kevin has some great moments with which to teach, inspire and relate to his kids. He also talks in great detail about the iconic "one yard short" moment in the Super Bowl against the Rams, and the incredi...

He's a 9 time Emmy nominee for comedy writing. Get ready to laugh and be amazed at the stories behind the incredible success of the David Letterman show and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. You'll want to You Tube some of the great Letterman bits after Lee explains how they were created and what it's like to be in the writer's room for a show like The David Letterman Show. This is a once-in-a-l...

Sure, you remember him as the first real rocker in American Idol history. The man who went neck-and-neck with Carrie Underwood on American Idol. But did you know he was the frontman for Blood, Sweat and Tears for 7 years? Or that he sang in a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band? Or that it was his friendship with members of Ides of March that led him to do "Vehicle" on American Idol and later re...

Sure, you remember him as the first real rocker in American Idol history. The man who went neck-and-neck with Carrie Underwood on American Idol. But did you know he was the frontman for Blood, Sweat and Tears for 7 years? Or that he sang in a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band? Other than music, Bo has some unique perspectives and a great sense of humor, including the best “why I hate golf” story! This i...

He's the man behind the afternoon voice on Sirius XM's 70's at 7. JAYBEAU JONES' love and appreciation for music goes well beyond being a radio personality. His "Music Drives Us" podcast features some of the greatest voices in music history has featured amazing guests like Mickey Dolenz (of the Monkees), actor Keifer Sutherland, Russell Hitchcock (of Air Supply) and so many others who ta...

He's the man behind the afternoon voice on Sirius XM's 70's at 7. JAYBEAU JONES' love and appreciation for music goes well beyond being a radio personality. His "Music Drives Us" podcast features some of the greatest voices in music history has featured amazing guests like Mickey Dolenz (of the Monkees), actor Keifer Sutherland, Russell Hitchcock (of Air Supply) and so many others who ta...

He had a whopping 18.5 yards per catch during his NFL career. He was a deep threat that caught touchdowns for the Redskins and played for the Dallas Cowboys and was a deep threat at wide receiver. Now, he talks about it on Bleav in Commanders on the BLEAV podcast network. ANTHONY ARMSTRONG tells stories of never giving up and moments of glory on this terrific episode of The Approach Shot. Hosted b...

A prolific home run hitter? YES Stories of his time with the Giants, Twins, Yankees and more? RIGHT HERE Fresh off helping raise over $1m for Sabes Wings, which helps cancer patients who need financial help so they don't have to decide between paying their everyday bills or getting their meds? HELL YEA Great Willie Mays stories? YOU BETCHA When you play in the big leagues for 19 years, you have st...

Yes, he really is warm, honest, faith-based, funny and Tina Turner's godson to boot. GARY (Big G) LEVINGSTON is our special guest on this episode of The Approach Shot. I'm not sure if we laughed more than we talked about friendship, faith and love. I will tell you this- we got Gary to sing (holy crap!) and make a major announcement about his love life! You will feel like you made a friend when you...

Stories about Nomar, Mo Vaughn and Pedro Martinez? You betcha! Red Sox/Yankees rivalry? Of course Under appreciated teammate? It's right here We also talk golf, his career in the financial world, helping young players and veterans with their money, and yes, we touch on the curse of the Bambino. It's a story-packed, funny and conversation that goes by way too quickly. JOHN VALENTIN is in the batter...

He was a 5x Pro Bowler. An All Pro Led the league in TD's in TD's TWICE (1984 and 1988) Is one of the heralded Marks Brothers (Mark Clayton and Mark Duper) A member of the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll Member of the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame (but somehow not in the NFL Hall of Fame- how is THAT possible?) Had 582 receptions and 84 TD's in his career What a blast we had talking with the incred...

He's a 2x Cy Young Winner, a World Series champion and the 1985 World Series MVP. He's also a 3 time All Star and a Gold Glove winner. So BRET SABERHAGEN would be an amazing guest even if all we did was talk about his baseball career. But he turned his love for golf and for his wife Kandace into a phenomenal charity called SabesWings. SabesWings' goal is to strike out medical financial toxicity. T...

What a life! DON BEEBE is a 9 year NFL veteran wide receiver and return man. Out of those 9 years, he went to the Super Bowl 5 times an finally won a ring with the Green Bay Packers. He has been a successful coach at Aurora University (currently 51-10 as a head coach), and speaks at churches, businesses, colleges and more. His "Never Give Up" attitude is contagious and his faith has gott...

It's one thing to be one of greatest base stealers in MLB history and a fan favorite. It's another to fall from grace, struggle with drugs, addiction and public ridicule for your actions. OTIS NIXON recovers "out loud", sharing his ups and downs, and how his recovery has fueled his desire to help kids who are facing touch challenges in their lives. It's hard enough to face "Pudge&qu...

Remember the Road Runner cartoons? BEEP BEEP! That's how Steelers head coach described DWIGHT STONE'S speed. It's also how we described it and yes, we all did our best Road Runner impressions on the show. We talk about the Steelers, the Panthers, the Jets and some of Stoney's famous teammates. We also talk about Chuck Noll, his impact on his players as well as Coach Bill Parcells. So grab yourself...

He had a terrific major league career with the Phillies, Cardinals, Pirates and White Sox and has amazing stories of a locker room full of guys like Pete Rose, Mike Schmidt, and Joe Morgan. And his stories of the time with guys like Ozzie Smith and Barry Bonds and the love he has for the city and people of Pittsburgh make this episode full of heart-warming, funny and great tales. And yes, we talk...

Here are some odd subjects you may not expect to hear from TOM BERGERON, but are here in this episode of The Approach Shot: Calling Australia on his radio show to hear the toilet flush Talking with 2 of the 3 Stooges when he was 16 years old, because he felt like it The horror of hearing your producer tell you to help with a "nip slip" His self admitting nerd-dom Yes, of course we get in...

So much to cover with DD; he was an All Star, a Silver Slugger winner, he hit a HR in his first World Series at bat. He also replaced Brooks Robinson, the beloved long time 3B in Baltimore. Hear how he dealt with fan reaction, being traded to the West Coast and developing a gorgeous golf course. Those are just a few things we covered on this incredible episode of The Approach Shot. Hosted by Simpl...

We love when our guests have the same kind of passion for golf as they had for their on-field careers. But quietly and without fanfare, JEFF FASSERO shut even John and Neal up with his golf prowess. This is a terrific baseball turned golfer turned baseball episode. Follow the twists and turns on this amazing episode of The Approach Shot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

PHIL SIMMS. You don't really have to say much beyond his name. He's a fierce competitor, whether on the football field, on the golf course or in life. He's also funny as hell, tells some amazing stories (yes, a few Lawrence Taylor stories are mixed in here), and his love and respect for his teammates, coaches, Big Blue, his family and the college that will honor him by naming their stadium after h...

9 YEAR MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER FOR THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX? ✔️ BECAME A 6 YEAR NFL VETERAN? ✔️ PLAYED IN THE SUPER BOWL? ✔️ BECAME A RADIO HOST? ✔️ A PODCASTER? ✔️ AN AUTHOR? ✔️ AND DOES IT ALL WITH AN EASY STYLE THAT EARNED HIM THE NICKNAME "EZ ED"? ✔️ He's also one of the true nice guys and gentlemen and man, does he tell great stories. You gotta listen to Ed Smith III's incredible...

165 Big league HR's? Check! Defensive star in the outfield? Yep! After hanging 'em up, he became the manager of the Frederick Keys? You betcha Does he have stories? Well, if you want to hear stories about Roger Clemens, Torii Hunter, Shannan Stewart, and how he played the ball off the "baggie" in the Metrodome, then you know what to do. Download and listen to this hilarious, story-packed...

If you stand next to Sammie Coates, you'll feel the energy and can almost see the light from his meteoric rise from college standout at Auburn to his brilliant moments with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But like all bright lights in the sky, his glow faded too soon. But not his sense of humor! That's when THIS meteor took on a new role as football coach and in 5 short years has become the head football...