The Jim Rome Podcast

Avery Johnson on if it's really Gonzaga vs. the field, not sleeping on Texas Tech, winning it all with the Spurs, Mark Cuban's influence on his life, and why there's no question that Mike Jordan is the true GOAT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UCSB Gaucho legend, Brian Shaw, on his time in Santa Barbara, the games against UNLV, an AD who changed his life, why thinking about Kobe makes him smile, and winning it all five times with the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adrian Gonzalez on the Dodgers finally ripping a title, the Padres going all-in with Fernando Tatis Jr., why today's game is a tough watch and his favorite drinks/cigars/golf courses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Anderson on being a teenage king in New York, why he chose Ga Tech, his nasty handles, Mike Jordan's doc, going to North Korea with Rodman, and how his dog literally saved his life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derrick Brooks on expecting the Bucs to win, Brady's unreal focus, planning a Super Bowl in a pandemic, winning a title for Bobby Bowden, feeling joy for John Lynch's HOF nod, Warren Sapp's greatness, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Woodson on never reconciling the Tuck Rule Game, Canton as the ultimate honor, what makes Brady different, how he takes his bourbon, why he's picking the underdog Bucs, what it's like to win a Super Bowl, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aqib Talib on knowing when to walk away, competing in the broadcast booth, who he has on Super Bowl Sunday, the yellow blazer, one-and-done suits, Steve Smith, and more. Amazing convo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeRoy Butler on inventing the Lambeau Leap, Aaron Rodgers' best year ever, Reggie White's arrival in Green Bay, Terrell Buckley's unmatched swagger, quality family time in quarantine, and why everyone should get therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Thomas on the Browns winning in a house of horrors, the Steelers' trash talk, Baker's immense growth, his friendship with Johnny Manziel, the relief in weight loss, fasting, Wisco Life, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Tasker on the 90's Bills, why Josh Allen is a unicorn, Stefon Diggs' leading from the front, Sean McDermott's brilliant culture, why the Bills are built to last, and if they can win it all right now.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

God Shammgod on growing up in New York, dominating Rucker Park, getting robbed at gunpoint, learning to fight, his relationship with Kobe, what he's most proud of, and so much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clinton Portis on punishing teams that passed on him, playing for Joe Gibbs, thoughts on the late Sean Taylor, his love for the U and Frankie G, playing hungover, and the difference between real help and free hand-outs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Greenfield on internal health, simulating ancestral activity everyday, microdosing mushrooms, "ego death" experiences, anti-aging with biohacks, thresholds of enlightenment, and always having something on the calendar that scares you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Gray on his relationship with Mike Tyson, interviewing Ali as an 18-year-old, reconciling with Pete Rose, how "The Decision" could have been handled better, his influences growing up, and our earliest connection. Stories for days.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Thomas on the Masters in November, Bryson's bulk-up, winning with Tiger at the Presidents Cup, talking junk to Nick Saban, hot mics, Steve Elkington and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jungle legend Steve Elkington on why Bryson at the Masters in 2020 is like Tiger in '97, the three guys who aren't scared of him this week, what role the weather will play, why the Big Cat won't repeat, and an epic story of almost burning down a cabin at Augusta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Darius Butler on pro athletes living life backwards, why Cam isn't the same Cam, Brady's new roommate, Andrew Luck's "nerd leadership", Javon Wims' meltdown, and how he takes his Henny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edgerrin James on the gold teeth mentality, why discipline is a cheat code, never changing for anyone, football being easy, buying a Lambo he couldn't drive, and never doubting getting the call from Canton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Blackmon on thriving through the pandemic, why Orange County definitely doesn't suck, two hilarious pre-draft stories, hardcore compartmentalizing, understanding the misunderstood, crazy Sports Parents, his wine obsession, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buzz Williams on the last moment before the '19-'20 season was canceled, finding routine in a pandemic, his insane reading list, recruiting Jimmy Butler, living what you love, hustling mail rooms, and why the Law of the Farm hasn't changed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter Pence on knowing when to walk away, the unbelievable 2012 Giants clubhouse, a Jungle interview that changed his life, forgiving the Astros, the NoCal/SoCal rivalry, and why he's taking nothing away from this year's World Series winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Madsen on coaching during COVID, a draft day call from Phil Jackson, going against Shaq in practice, remembering Kobe, why Mike is the GOAT, LeBron's extreme intelligence, Heat culture, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Smith, Sr. on the work-from-home vibe, wanting to rent an RV, getting in touch with nature, hiking, listening to podcasts, resetting himself everytime he comes home to Los Angeles, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Hardwick on feeling gratitude every day, living with no regrets, playing with Brees and Rivers, how radio kept him sharp, why he re-wired his mind for post-retirement, and his new goal of living to be 100. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drew Hanlen on training a 13-year-old Bradley Beal, self-publishing a book while still in high school, his obsession with film, shocking the system and stiff-arming clients who offer him $10,000 to do a shot of vodka. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices