The Sports Experience Podcast with Chris Quinn and Dominic DiTolla

Episode 217 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re discussing NFL legend, Tim Brown. After Brown won the Heisman Trophy at Notre Dame in 1987, he became one of the NFL’s best Kick and Punt returners during the early stages of his pro career. However, it was during the mid-1990s when Brown established himself as arguably the best Wide Receiver in the AFC. What was even more incredib...

Episode 216 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the soccer pitch discussing the Calciopoli scandal. “Calciopoli” was the name given to the scandal which rocked Italy’s Serie A professional league during the mid-2000s! Listen as we discuss the impact of Calciopoli on professional soccer in Italy & the whirlwind of match-fixing & referee tampering accusations! Conn...

Episode 215 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the soccer pitch discussing Zlatan Ibrahimović. The flashy & talented Ibrahimović was a goal-scoring machine during his professional career that spanned four decades. Regarded as one of the most electrifying Strikers in history, Zlatan played and won titles for some of Europe’s best & most storied teams. Never one t...

Episode 214 of “The Sports Experience Podcast is here & we’re back on the ice discussing Peter Forsberg. A premier prospect from Sweden during the late 1980s/early 1990s, Forsberg made his mark immediately in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques in 1994-1995. He followed his stellar rookie season with a Stanley Cup championship with the Colorado Avalanche in 1995-1996 & established himself as...

Episode 213 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the hardwood discussing Sean Elliott. A Tucson native, Elliott rose to stardom at the University of Arizona & led the program to its first Final Four in history as a Junior & won the Wooden Award as a Senior. At the pro level, Elliott was a 2x All-Star, a 1x NBA Champion & solid all-around Small Forward. The for...

Episode 212 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re discussing legendary Track & Field star, Michael Johnson. One of the greatest sprinters the United States has ever witnessed, Johnson won four Summer Olympic Gold Medals in addition to eight World Championship Gold Medals during his career in the 200M, 400M & 4x400M Relay events. Of all his victories, Johnson’s most iconic...

Episode 211 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the gridiron discussing Vinny Testaverde. A standout Quarterback at the University of Miami (FL), Testaverde won the Heisman Trophy in 1986. Picked first overall by Tampa Bay in the 1987 NFL Draft, Testaverde struggled mightily on the incompetent franchise. Thankfully, Testaverde found much more success over the next six se...

Episode 210 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the hardwood discussing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Arguably the greatest Center in basketball history, Abdul-Jabbar was amazing at the college & professional levels. After he won three NCAA titles at UCLA, Abdul-Jabbar arrived in the NBA primed to continue dominating the competition during the 1970s & 1980s. Armed with an...

Episode 209 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’ve reached the end of our “Brothers in Baseball” series. In this episode we discuss Dom DiMaggio. It is never easy to escape the shadow of an iconic older sibling like Joe DiMaggio. However, Dom DiMaggio was one of the American League’s best Center Fielders for the Boston Red Sox during the late 1940s & early 1950s. A terrific lea...

Episode 208 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re in the middle of our “Brothers in Baseball” series. In this episode we’re talking about the iconic Joe DiMaggio. Born to Sicilian immigrant parents in San Francisco, DiMaggio dominated the Pacific Coast League before he signed with the New York Yankees. All Joe did was become the face of Major League Baseball over the next decade a...

Episode 207 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re in the middle of our “Brothers in Baseball” series. In this episode we discuss Lloyd Waner. “Little Poison” joined the Pirates in 1927. That year, Lloyd set a rookie record for hits in a season while him & Paul led Pittsburgh to an NL Pennant. In addition to being one of the league’s best leadoff hitters, Waner was a fantastic...

Episode 206 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re in the middle of our “Brothers in Baseball” series In this episode we discuss Paul Waner. “Big Poison” was a dominant force at the plate & in Right Field during the 1920s and 1930s for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Waner collected three NL Batting Titles, won an MVP & a Pennant in 1927, was a 4x All-Star, recorded 3,152 career Hi...

Episode 205 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re in the middle of our “Brothers in Baseball” series of episodes. In this one, we discuss Pedro Martinez. After the Dodgers deemed Ramon’s younger brother not big or sturdy enough to become a member of their starting staff, Pedro blossomed in Montreal & eventually became the Expos’ only Cy Young Award winner. In Boston, Pedro eme...

Episode 204 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re in the middle of our “Brothers in Baseball” series of episodes. In this one, we discuss Ramon Martinez. Armed with a devastating fastball & changeup combination, Martinez came to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Dominican Republic and became one of MLB’s best Pitchers in the early 1990s. Although a torn rotator cuff & carti...

Episode 203 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here. In this episode Chis, myself and special guest Anthony Jenkins watch & discuss the 1st Round of the 2023 NFL Draft! Jokes & fun times are had by all as we go through the ups, downs and silliness of the NFL Draft. Watch as we discuss late-April’s NFL insanity! Watch, Subscribe & Comment on All Platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://pod...

Episode 202 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re in the midst of our “Brothers in Baseball” series. This episode we discuss Roberto Alomar. The greatest Second Baseman of his era, Alomar was destined to be an all-time great. A 12x All-Star, 4x Silver Slugger Award winner & 10x Gold Glover (all-time record for 2Bs), Alomar made the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011! However, since...

Episode 201 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we kick off our “Brothers in Baseball” series. We start with Sandy Alomar, Jr.. A terrific Catcher who found his stride in Cleveland after a trade from San Diego & became a cornerstone of the franchise during their resurgence in the 1990s. While injuries hampered what could have been a Hall of Fame career, Sandy made multiple All l-S...

Episode 200 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re celebrating while we discuss legendary golfer, John Daly. One of the most colorful & entertaining professional golfers of all-time, Daly and his amazing ability to drive the ball allowed him to win titles at The British Open & The PGA Championship. His colorful antics helped him make a name on the professional tour & br...

Episode 199 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the hardwood discussing Karl Malone. “The Mailman” was of the most dominant Power Forwards in NBA history. A 14x All-Star, 2x MVP and 2x Olympic Gold Medal winner, Malone along with Point Guard John Stockton made the Utah Jazz one of the best teams in the Western Conference for close to two decades! Watch, Subscribe & C...

Episode 198 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re discussing Marvin Harrison. One of the greatest pass-catchers the NFL has ever seen, Harrison was Peyton Manning’s #1 target in Indianapolis. His sure-hands, amazing route-running and ability to score touchdowns made him one of the game’s best players during the 1990s and 2000s! Watch, Subscribe & Comment on All Platforms: Appl...

Episode 197 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re discussing Gianfranco Zola. One of the best Forwards during the 1990s and 2000s, Zola emerged from Diego Maradona’s shadow in Napoli to enjoy a fantastic career with Parma & become one of the greatest players Chelsea F.C. has ever seen. Watch, Subscribe & Comment on All Platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/...

Episode 196 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re discussing skateboarding and snowboarding legend Shaun White. “The Flying Tomato” was dominant during his professional career. White won 13 gold medals at the X Games & three gold medals at the Winter Olympics! Watch, Subscribe & Comment on All Platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-sports-expe...

Episode 195 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re talking about Pete Sampras. One of the most dominant tennis players in history, Sampras won a then-record 14 career Grand Slam Singles Titles during his career! “The Silent Assassin” was at the top of his game during an era of tennis history where it was ultra-competitive & clashed in a rivalry with Andre Agassi. Watch, Subscri...

Episode 194 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the hardwood talking about Isiah Thomas! An amazing Point Guard, Thomas won a National Championship at Indiana, the proceeded to turn the Detroit Pistons around to win back-to-back NBA titles in 1988-1989 & 1989-1990 with “The Bad Boys.” An interesting & controversial post-playing career has kept Thomas in the headl...

Episode 193 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re ending our series on the craziest and most exciting NFL postseason games of all time. This episode we discuss “28-3.” What is “28-3?” The most epic collapse in Super Bowl history and one of the greatest meltdowns of all-time in football history. Super Bowl 51 between the Atlanta Falcons & New England Patriots! Watch, Subscribe...