The Sports Mecca Podcast

Washington Spirit NWSL player Lena Silano joins the podcast for a second time. Lena shares her NWSL draft story, moving from California to Washington D.C., favorite professional cities, and more.

Tucker DeVries joins the show to talk about his upcoming junior season with the Drake Bulldogs. Tucker also details his off-season trip to Spain, playing college basketball with his father, reaching 2023 NCAA Tournament, and more.

Vermont Catamounts women's basketball player Emma Utterback joins the show. Emma recaps her off-season, previews her 5th & final collegiate season, reveals secrets to her game, and more.

Fairleigh Dickinson University's Director of Athletic Media Relations, Jordan Sarnoff, comes on the podcast. Jordan talks about carving out a career in sports at a very young age, balancing being a full-time student and athletic department employee, watching FDU's historic upset over Purdue live, and more.

Furman Paladins Cross Country Runner Bethany Graham joins the show. In our interview with her, Bethany talks about the start of her 2023 season, her historic 2022 campaign, battling prior injuries, and why she's decided to use a 5th year of eligibility next year.

Chris Spatola makes his second appearance on the podcast. He shares his entire life story; from playing college basketball at Army, serving his country, and becoming Mike Krzyzewski's son-in-law. In addition, we discuss current state of college athletics and what makes a good leader.

Masai Russell joins the show. Masai updates us on her upcoming trip to Budapest to compete for Team USA in the 2023 World Athletics Championship. In addition, she recaps her Kentucky Wildcats career, favorite college moments, shoes, and track venues.

Professional basketball player Toddrick Gotcher joins the show. He updates us on competing for the Texas Tech University alumni squad "Air Raiders" in The Basketball Tournament. In addition, he shares his current overseas basketball journey and his favorite moments playing collegiately at Texas Tech.

Oklahoma State Cowgirls track athlete Ansley Scott joins the show. Ansley talks about her first season in Stillwater, why she transferred from Central Oklahoma, winning Big 12 indoors, and more.

Sam Houston Bearkats running back Jordan Yates joins the show. Jordan details his story of transferring in from Georgia Tech, switching positions from QB to RB, leaving his home in Georgia, Sam Houston's new start in Conference USA, and more.

University of New Hampshire Wildcats quarterback Max Brosmer joins the show. Max updates us on his summer schedule, recaps UNH's historic 2022 season, his path to the east coast from Georgia, his favorite college quarterbacks, and more.

Pembroke Hill Boys Basketball Coach Jeff Hawkins joins the show. Hawkins recaps his 3rd season coaching high school basketball in Kansas City and tells stories of playing for the Jayhawks from 2002-2006.

Eastern Kentucky University quarterback Parker McKinney joins the show. Parker details his final collegiate offseason, his historic 2022 campaign, playing in FCS, and more.

University of San Francisco Dons point guard Khalil Shabazz joins the show. Khalil talks about his final collegiate season for the Dons, his unique path to San Francisco, what he brings to the table at the professional level, and his blossoming rap career.

University of Maryland women's basketball player Faith Masonius joins the show. Faith provides an update on her off-season, being invited to the USA Basketball 3x3 Nationals, making it to this year's Elite 8, and overcoming an ACL injury.

Andy Bagwell makes his second appearance on the podcast. Andy is a North Carolina Tar Heels fan, notorious Duke hater and co-author of two books: "Duke Sucks" and "Duke Still Sucks". We talk about his recently published book and do a 21 questions style forum with him about his Duke hatred and college basketball and Tar Heel fandom.

Sporting News college basketball columnist Mike DeCourcy joins the podcast to recap the 2022-23 college basketball season. We discuss this year's Final Four, the shifting parity in the sport, Kentucky and North Carolina's future, plus names to know in the transfer portal.

David Birch, Shawnee Mission Northwest High School boys basketball coach, joins the show. David talks recaps the Cougars 2022-23 season, his passion for coaching, his illustrious college playing career, and more.

David Rebibo, Harvard-Westlake Boy's Basketball coach, joins the show. David talks about his recent season winning a California state championship, coaching on the west coast, handling expectations and mentoring high school players.

Eugene Campbell III joins the show. Eugene is an overseas basketball player who is currently playing in Portugal. Eugene updates us on overseas life, growing up in New Jersey, playing in the lowest level of college basketball and more. 

Bracketology blogger Graham Doeren makes his second podcast appearance. He joins us to discuss all things bracketology such as bubble teams, potential #1 seeds, and more. 

Air Force Falcons running back and 2023 NFL Draft prospect Brad Roberts joins the show. Brad talks about breaking Air Force's single-season rushing record, the uniqueness of playing for a service academy, and his aspirations in the NFL. 

Anna Jaworowski joins the show. Anna opens up about her first two seasons competing for San Diego as well as her path to college. In addition, Anna shares her experience growing up in Chicago and the joys of living on the west coast. 

University of Nebraska Kearney women's soccer player Lily Engeman joins the show. She updates us on her current off-season, her fall season, and mindset as a 5th-year senior. 

ESPN college basketball play-by-play broadcaster Mark Neely joins the show to discuss the crazy 2023 Big 12 men's college basketball season so far. Mark, Steven, and Sam talk about the key midseason storylines, players that have impressed and the outlook for rest of the year.