The Gametime Guru

Ryan Schreiber is the CEO and Co-Founder of Streamline which is a new app that is a one-stop for what to watch. Streamline catering to sports fans, to help them find when/where to watch the teams that they love (which is increasingly difficult as broadcast rights continue to get fragmented across streaming platforms.  Ryan and I chat about his love for Cleveland sports, and how that's impacted him...

I've aways been drawn to Jason Burton's energy and passion with what he does. As the head coach, he's great at developing culture within a program. You cannot question the fact that his players will go to battle for him!  This interview is an inside look at Coach Burton's career and we learn about leadership, culture building, perseverance, and the life lessons that sports will teach you.  We also...

Al Fontes is a National Wrestling Hall of Fame Writer, who has years and years of experience with the sport. And although writing wasn't his FIRST passion, he has now become one of the best to do it. His ability to break down the sport and cover the athletes involved, is incredible.  Today we get to hear from him and learn of his background in the sport and where he came from. We'll chat about wre...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with MJumbe Williams, a seasoned College Basketball Official and the visionary Owner of Legacy Pro Am. In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of basketball officiating, diving into what sparked MJumbe's passion for refereeing and the rigorous preparation it takes to excel in this role. I met Mjumbe at the Rose Bowl when I went to Pasadena to watch Oh...

Tony Jimenez is a former boxer himself and understands how deeply rooted the sport of boxing is here in the state of Idaho. He spent many years training as well, so now he's teamed up with his brother and other family members, to start Slim Promotions and help bring professional boxing back to the Treasure Valley!  It's been years since professional boxing has been here in Idaho, but now that it's...

Join us for an in-depth analysis of the College Football Playoffs as host and Mike Zanetti reunite to break down all the latest developments! We dive into the biggest storylines including Travis Hunter's Heisman victory and Michigan's triumph over Ohio State in the regular season finale. In this episode, we tackle the burning questions about the quarterfinal matchups: Can Ohio State justify their...

There are many people who aspire to be racers, but the problem is, it's an extremely expensive sport!! So how do you break the barriers of entry with the financials? Here's where David Cook and Racing Prodigy come in. David created Racing Prodigy!! From the Racing Prodigy website itself it states: "...Historically, the cost of pursuing a career in motorsports has been so daunting 99% of drivers ne...

How is NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) shaping the world of college sports? In this episode of The Gametime Guru , I'm joined by Todd Eakes , Executive Director of The Ram Collective , to explore the evolving landscape of NIL and its impact on student-athletes. We cover: 🏈 The last three years of NIL—what's worked, what hasn't, and what's next. 🐏 The creation of The Ram Collective to support Col...

'Smilin' Sam Alvey, the former UFC Veteran and current 2x Heavyweight Karate Combat Champion joins the show to share with us his insight and story behind how he got into fighting. Now, Sam is an MMA Striking Coach and he's helping other aspiring fighters level up their game in the art of striking, so I'd highly encourage you to checkout his Skool Community here:  www.skool.com/smilenstriking-gamep...

Today I have the honor and privilege of bringing to the show, my wife, Taylor Larson. I'm so glad she decided to join me for a conversation because she's my travel buddy and has been with me since this podcast started.  I'll ask her about what it's like with me being an Ohio State fan, especially during the week of Ohio State and Michigan, and what it's like from a wife's perspective to have to ha...

A lot has changed in the college football landscape since Mike and I chatted. Now we're getting closer to the College Football Playoff, and we have a LOT to discuss!! Who is truly the Heisman front-runner? Does Ashton Jeanty stand a chance against Travis Hunter? Where should Boise State end up in the final rankings? Should they be able to get a first round bye?  Who is a dark horse?! We talk about...

Kinglsey Osei is the Co-Founder and CEO of Optimum Grading, which is a software that is designed to help improve player evaluations for athletes (specifically football). For coaches, it's been an issue with efficiency and congruency for as long as film study has been around, on how they can evaluate players. With Optimum Grading, it's streamlining the process and making things easier than ever bef...

Today I catch up with an old friend from Bodybuilding.com, Kevin Haynes, the Director of Football Equipment Operations at the University of Houston. Kevin brings a wealth of experience from his impressive career, having worked at powerhouse programs such as Florida State and San Diego State before his current role at Houston. Join us as we dive into the unique and behind-the-scenes world of equipm...

On this one, we're pulling back the curtain on the sports betting industry with an exclusive interview featuring Cliff Panezich, founder of Cliffs Covers. I had a chance to speak with Cliff in July of 2022 about his story, and this time we're bringing him back on to share more about his business he's started.  Known for his keen insights and unmatched expertise, Cliff has built a trusted sports be...

Dalton Lins knows what it's like to compete at a high level. Growing up in Hawaii, Dalton fell in love with the game of football through his father. He competed at a very high level in his high school days and ended up as a preferred walk-on at Boise State, where his college days began.  The cool part about this story, is how Dalton kept showing up!! Through his career, he was typically a backup C...

I met Jake through my sports media platforms when he was coaching high school football here locally in Idaho. Today, through this interview, I learn about his story on how he got to where he's at and what helped shape him in his journey. Through our conversation we'll learn about his business at In The Trenches Academy and what inspired this business plan.  This is an incredibly insightful intervi...

Welcome to the new series that will happen for the next three months, as I speak with sports broadcaster and incredible up and comer in the industry, Mike Zanetti about the college football landscape. This episode is brought to you by Nations Best Football and we're here to chat about contenders and pretenders, rankings, and more.  Who do we truly feel are contenders this season? Who do you think?...

After competing at a high level in Softball for UCLA in the early 2000s, Tara Henry took some time away from the sport before she ended up overseas to finish a Master's Program. After that time, she was re-introduced to softball and it created an entirely new surge in her career. Tara is now the GM of Softball America as well as the Head Coach for the Great Britain National Team.  The goal for Sof...

Gabe Tanner is a current student-athlete for Columbia High School out of Nampa, ID. He came to Idaho from Chicago when he was younger, and he has major aspirations to compete in athletics at the next level. Today we get to hear what it's like for him to compete as a dual sport athlete in both baseball and football and the lessons he's learned along the way. It's a great opportunity to hear from a...

Colorado State Women's basketball is where Annie Brady calls home. Where she once played, she's now on the coaching staff. In her new position, she's bringing an incredible skillset and expertise to the mix. Today I sit down with Annie as we chat about her sports background. What she learned playing junior college (JUCO) volleyball and basketball at Salt Lake Community College, and then what she l...

Girls Wrestling is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Jordan Jimenez has been a big piece in that story here in the state of Idaho. The Wrestling coach joins the show today to share some insights into the sport of Girls Wrestling, including some of the strategies and things he's learned throughout the process of coaching girls. Jordan is a former college wrestler who found his love...

Today I sit down with legendary tennis coach Dave Porter, who retired from BYU Tennis in 2023 after an incredible 40+ year coaching career. Dave's journey is nothing short of inspiring, and we dive into his impressive playing career and the pivotal decision he made to focus solely on tennis rather than pursuing both tennis and basketball. Dave's transition into coaching was just as remarkable as h...

Back in my senior year of high school, one of our most unforgettable games was against Highland at the Idaho Center—a place that holds so many great basketball memories here in  Idaho . That game featured Wil Carter, a talented player who has since taken his basketball career to incredible heights. Now, nearly two decades later, I'm thrilled to bring Wil on the show to share his journey. Wil's sto...

In this episode of The Gametime Guru , we sit down with Ortege Jenkins, a two-sport athlete at the University of Arizona and inductee of the Football Ring of Honor. Ortege shares his journey as a standout quarterback, recounting his favorite memories and the players who made a lasting impact on him. Now, as the founder of One Body Strength and Conditioning, Ortege gives us an insider's look into h...

Growing up in  Boise, Idaho , the Athletic Training Center (ATC) was a cornerstone of our sports community. Today, I'm excited to bring you an inspiring conversation with the former owner of the ATC, Todd Hine . Todd's impressive resume includes roles as a sports performance specialist , a trainer for professional and collegiate athletes , and a collegiate athlete turned entrepreneur . In this epi...