The Sports Experience Podcast with Chris Quinn and Dominic DiTolla

Episode 267 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the gridiron discussing Donovan McNabb. After a successful career at Syracuse, McNabb was taken second overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. Though some Philadelphia fans were not happy with the selection at the time, McNabb was the Eagles’ starting signal-caller for the next 11 seasons. A dual threat as a runner and a passer, McN...

Episode 266 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the gridiron discussing Steve McNair. An absolute stud as a dual-threat Quarterback, “Air” McNair won the 1994 Walter Payton Award as the best player in Division 1-AA college football for Alcorn State. Selected third overall in the 1995 NFL Draft, McNair became a star in the NFL for the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans. One...

Episode 265 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the ice discussing Brian Boitano. The incredible Boitano was a force to be reckoned with during the 1980s. Overall, he won four straight U.S. Championships (1985-1988), won two World Championships (1986 & 1988) and won the gold medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary over his rival Brian Orser. He also was the subj...

Episode 264 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back in the pool discussing Mark Spitz. Before Michael Phelps & his historic performance at the 2008 Summer Olympics, it was Mark Spitz who reigned supreme as the United States’ most accomplished male swimmer. After he earned “only” two gold medals at the 1968 Summer Games in Mexico City, Spitz shined in 1972 in Münich for the...

Episode 263 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the diamond discussing Ryne Sandberg. Thought by some in the Philadelphia Phillies’ organization that he was nothing more than a Utility Infielder, the talented Sandberg emerged as a star during the 1980s & 1990s for the Chicago Cubs. The power hitting Second Baseman was a 10x All-Star, a 9x Gold Glove Award honoree and...

Episode 262 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the hardwood discussing Moses Malone. A true pioneer in professional basketball, the talented Center bypassed college & jumped straight to the ABA in 1974. After the ABA-NBA merger, Malone found a home in Houston. A dominant rebounder, Malone became the first star for the Rockets. Overall, he won two MVPs and led Housto...

Episode 261 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the diamond discussing Jack Clark. Though many remember his feuds with ownership, coaches, teammates & fans, Clark was one of the best power hitters of the 1980s. Clark made four All-Star teams, won two Silver Slugger Awards and hit an iconic three-run Home Run in the Top of the 9th in Game Six of the 1985 NLCS which he...

Episode 260 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the pitch discussing Jürgen Klinsmann. One of the world’s best Strikers, Klinsmann starred for a number of Europe’s best professional teams during the 1980s & 1990s. Internationally, Klinsmann helped West Germany win the 1990 World Cup and helped a unified Germany win the 1996 Euros. Though his career as a national team...

Episode 259 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the diamond discussing Keith Hernandez. After he won a batting title & was named co-MVP in 1979, Hernandez established himself as arguably the best First Baseman in the National League during the 1980s. The clutch Hernandez led the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series title in 1982. Though his time in St. Louis ended t...

Episode 258 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the gridiron discussing Roger Craig. A revolutionary player, Craig became a star for the San Francisco 49ers during the 1980s. Craig was a weapon at Fullback and Running Back in San Francisco’s West Coast Offense, and his skills as a runner, receiver and blocker made him an integral part of the 49ers’ dynasty. Craig’s valua...

Episode 239 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the hardwood & discussing Kurt Rambis. The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s were nicknamed “Showtime.” They had star power all over their roster and future Hall of Fame players like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & James Worthy. However, it was the lesser-known Kurt Rambis who provided hard-nosed & tough play...

Mike Modano is arguably the greatest American-born hockey player of all-time. The 1st overall pick in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, Modano helped the Minnesota North Stars make an incredible run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1990-1991. However, it was in Dallas where Modano became an All-Star Center, captured a Stanley Cup title in 1998-1999 and became the highest scoring American-born player in NHL hi...

Episode 256 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the diamond discussing Hack Wilson. From his tumultuous upbringing with alcoholic parents to his overall size (5’6” 200 lbs.), it was incredible that the stocky power hitter even became a professional baseball player. However, Wilson was a shooting star across the National League during the late 1920s and early 1930s. In 19...

Episode 255 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re finishing our block of episodes on the best men’s basketball coaches in the history of the Big East Conference. Today, we’re discussing Jim Boeheim! Jim Boeheim is the definition of Syracuse men’s basketball. Excluding a short semi-pro career as a player, Boeheim spent his entire collegiate playing and coaching career at Syracuse....

Episode 254 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re continuing our block of episodes on the best men’s basketball coaches in the history of the Big East Conference. Today, we’re discussing Lou Carnesecca. A New Yorker through and through, Carnesecca spent his entire coaching career in the Big Apple. Outside of a stint with the New York Nets of the ABA, Carnesecca is most known for h...

Episode 253 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re continuing our block of episodes on the best men’s basketball coaches in the history of the Big East Conference. Today, we’re discussing Jim Calhoun. After a successful career at Northeastern, Calhoun arrived in Storrs to find the Huskies as Bit East cellar dwellers. However, Calhoun turned UConn around and established the program...

Episode 252 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re continuing our block of episodes on Big East Men’s Basketball head coaches! In this episode, we discuss Rollie Massimino. A fiery, emotional and passionate individual, Massimino coached college basketball during six decades and won 816 games. He rose to prominence with Villanova during the 1970s & 1980s and led the Wildcats to...

Episode 251 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’ve started a new block of episodes on “Big East Men’s Basketball Coaches.” First up, John Thompson. A native of Washington, D.C., Thompson rose to prominence as a player at Providence & as a backup to Bill Russell on some of the most dominant teams in NBA history in Boston. It was at Georgetown however where the future Naismith &a...

Episode 250 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the gridiron discussing the legendary Rob Gronkowski! Born into a family of incredible athletes, “Gronk” established himself as one of college football’s best Tight Ends at the University of Arizona. Though various injuries hurt his draft stock, Gronkowski became arguably the NFL’s best Tight End of all time during his care...

NFL Draft 2024: Hey everybody! Bonus episode of “The Sports Experience Podcast” just dropped! Part 1 of Chris & I watching & discussing the 1st Round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Give a watch or a listen. Then go like, follow, comment and subscribe to us on all podcast platforms so you don’t miss bonus content! Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladom...

Episode 249 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the hardwood discussing Dikembe Mutombo. Originally from what is now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mutombo came to America & starred at Georgetown University in the basketball court. At 7’2”, Dikembe was a 2x Big East DPOY and was picked 4th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 1991 NBA Draft. Arguably...

Episode 248 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the gridiron discussing Mike Ditka. As a player, Ditka revolutionized the Tight End position. One of the first true offensive weapons at that particular spot, “Iron Mike” made the Pro Bowl five times & led the Chicago Bears to the 1963 NFL Title. A late career stint in Dallas led to his first Super Bowl title in 1970, a...

Episode 247 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the pitch discussing Wayne Rooney. An absolute phenom, Rooney amazed soccer fans as a teenager with Everton with his creativity and incredible goal scoring ability during the early stages of his professional career. Yet it is with Manchester United where Rooney truly made his mark, and he finished his career as the top goal...

Episode 245 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the pitch discussing Clarence Seedorf. One of the greatest Midfielders of his era, Seedorf was a winner no matter where he played during his career. A smart, creative a goal-scoring threat, “Il Professore” is the only player to lead three different teams win Champions League titles. Connect with us on Instagram! Chris Quinn...

Episode 244 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the diamond discussing Curt Flood. In a National League stacked with incredible Outfielders in the 1960s, Curt Flood definitely made his mark with the St. Louis Cardinals. A consistent .300 hitter towards the top of the Redbirds’ lineup, Flood was a 3x All-Star, was a 7x Gold Glove winner and helped St. Louis earn World Ser...