The Doug Gottlieb Show

First, Doug explains how to fix the unwatchable NBA All-star Game. then, he finishes up his extended conversation with former Bears Director of Player Personnel Josh Lucas to discuss taking the Bears job, why the front office drafted Mitchell Trubisky over Patrick Mahomes or Deshaun Watson, the ups and downs of the Chicago experience, when he knew he needed to seek help for his prescription drug a...

First, Doug gives his pre-tournament college hoop thoughts on what players teams and conferences he's watching heading into March, and if ESPN's Jay Williams deserves to get crushed for his Caitlin Clark hot take. Then, Gottlieb continues his talk with former Bears Director of Player Personnel Josh Lucas to discuss cutting his teeth in his first NFL job as a Jags intern under Tom Coughlin, landing...

Doug is joined by Indiana State Head Coach Josh Schertz to discuss his recollections as a Florida Atlantic G.A. of FAU shocking the world and taking down Gottlieb and Oklahoma State in Stillwater in 1998, how he built a DII super power at Lincoln Memorial in rural Tennessee, how he landed the Indiana State job, and his plans to build the Sycamores into a consistent winner. Subscribe NOW to get the...

First, Doug explains why the Mountain West should get more teams into the tournament than the ACC and Pac-12. Then, he’s joined by Boise State Senior Sixth-Year Guard Max Rice to discuss dropping 35 in New Mexico’s notoriously hostile ‘Pit’, how he bounced back after a tough loss to Utah State, if he ever considered transferring for his final year. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts...

Doug is joined by former Bears Director of Player Personnel Josh Lucas to discuss his often chaotic home life as a kid in Canton, Ohio, how he escaped the instability through sports, how he earned a football scholarship to Harvard, the ups and downs of his college experience and how a series of injuries derailed his college football career. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #dougg...

Doug is joined by University of California Riverside Athletic Director Wesley Mallette to discuss his plan to make Riverside athletics financially viable, and the next step in the evolution of NIL. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by University of California Riverside Athletic Director Wesley Mallette to discuss his North Jersey athletics background, his experience playing football at James Madison, his transition to college athletics administration at volatile Cal Berkeley, the biggest factor in the decline of the Pac-12, and facing the challenge of having to save the athletics program at Riverside. Subscrib...

Doug explains the negative effect of the hype surrounding Bronny James USC, and why most teammates aren’t prepared to handle it. Then, Gottlieb finishes his conversation with 9-time Final Four college basketball official John Higgins to discuss the travel grind of an official, the pressure of working his first NCAA Tournament game, his First Final 4, why replay has made officiating harder, how he...

Doug reacts to Draymond Green’s latest ejection for his cheap shot on Suns C Jusuf Nurkic, and the reason for his increasingly erratic cheap shots. Then, Gottlieb is joined by former 9-time Final Four official John Higgins to discuss his first officiating gig in college, why he decided to pursue it as his career, climbing the officiating ladder to crack the DI ranks, the massive leap to the Big 8...

Doug reacts to a West Virginia Federal Judge’s ruling allowing players who transferred twice in one year to play immediately. Then, Gottlieb is joined by sports attorney - and SANIL CEO -  Jason Belzer to finish their discussion on his company’s profitable NIL business model, the impact on Title IX and women's sports funding, and how many athletes could be exploited or fall through the cracks in t...

Doug gives his early season takes on Duke’s early season struggles, and if Northwestern is for real after beating Purdue, or if the Boilermakers have the same flaws from past years.  Then, Gottlieb is joined by sports attorney - and SANIL CEO -  Jason Belzer to discuss how his company is leading the way in the rapidly changing NIL landscape, what he predicts the next stage in the evolution of payi...

Doug is joined by Author Roland Lazenby to discuss his new biography Magic: The Life of Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson , including Magic’s rivalry with Michael, his mother’s influence, his unique relationship with Kareem, why Paul Westhead didn’t work, and the cultural impact of his HIV announcement. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Doug is joined by his 14-year old son Hayes Gottlieb, 17-year old nephew Gage Gottlieb, and family friend 21-year old baller Jordan Paulino to discuss hoops, life and give some hot takes.  Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by T3TV Founder and CEO Terry Holt to discuss his viral social media, lessons he’s learned as the T3TV camp explodes in popularity, how he’s gotten the buy-in from top prospects, and his plan to grow and expand in the future. Follow T3TV on Instagram here and here .  Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Doug is joined by Oklahoma State Senior Guard John Michael Wright to discuss his hoops background in Fayetteville, North Carolina, why he chose to play for Tubby Smith at High Point University, his transfer portal experience, why he chose Oklahoma State, what tightened his bond with Mike Boynton, his heavy offseason shooting regimen, and his expectations for his final college season. Subscribe NOW...

Doug is joined by BYU Head Coach Mark Pope on his expectations as the Cougars enter their first season in the Big XII, his plan to retain players in the transfer portal era, and which one of his players he thinks will exceed preseason expectations. ubscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why this college hoops season is the hardest to predict since he’s been watching college hoops. Then he’s joined by Pepperdine Head Coach Lorenzo Romar from the Western Coast Conference media day to discuss the depth in the WAC, adapting to the transfer portal culture, and his expectations for the upcoming season. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow S...

Doug is joined by comedian and actor Andrew Dice Clay to discuss his cult classic album The Day the Laughter Died , how he’s adapted his comedy to social media, and his latest role as a basketball coach in the movie Warrior Strong . Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by NC state Point Guard Michael O’Connell to discuss getting recruited as an 8th grade lacrosse player by Maryland, his decision to play basketball at Stanford, why he chose NC State as his grad transfer destination, his expectations for the season, and if he would consider transferring again.  Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/l...

Doug is joined by University of Nebraska Omaha Head Coach Chris Crutchfield to continue their discussion on his climb up the coaching ladder, including what he learned as an assistant under Lon Kruger at Oklahoma, Eric Musselman at Arkansas, and Dana Altman at Oregon, and why he jumped at the chance to take the head job at his alma mater Omaha. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #d...

Doug gives his reaction to the surprising trade sending Dame Lillard from the Blazers to the Bucks, if Lillard’s offense makes Milwaukee the title favorite, and why the Blazers refused to accommodate Dame's wish to return to Portland after a Miami deal fell through. Then, he’s joined joined by University of Nebraska Omaha Head Coach Chris Crutchfield to discuss his hoops background growing up in K...

Doug is joined by former Suns, Magic and EuroLeague veteran Pat Burke to discuss transitioning back to Europe after his stint with the Magic, his experience with Steve Nash and the run and gun Suns, how he handled his surprise start if the 2007 Western Conference Semis against the Spurs, and how he would fix USA Basketball after a dismal World Cup showing. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball...

Doug is joined by former Suns, Magic and EuroLeague veteran Pat Burke to discuss his pre-1998 NBA Draft process, draft night disappointment, why he chose to pass up on an NBA offer with the Knicks to play in the Spanish League, the most difficult part of the transition, why he moved to Greece, how he established his reputation as one of the best bigs in Europe, and why he decided to sign with the...

Doug is joined by 12-year NBA and EuroLeague veteran Pat Burke to discuss his rough introduction to high school hoops as an Irish born immigrant in Cleveland, how a move to Florida changed his outlook on basketball, his recruitment to Auburn, the ups and downs from his college career, and the revelation he’s had about his coach Cliff Ellis as he’s matured. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball...

Doug is joined by Philz Coffee Co-Founder and investor Jacob Jaber to discuss his approach to maintaining quality control while expanding, adapting during COVID, his pick for the G.O.A.T. barista, and vision for the continued growth and success of the business in the coming years.  Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...