The Sports Mecca Podcast

Sam and Steven discuss the recent passings of sports icons Bill Russell and Vin Scully and the impact they both made on them and in the sports community. 

The Master's University pitcher Nelson Schutte joins the show. Nelson recaps his junior season, what it's like playing college baseball at a California NAIA program, plus his connection with faith and Jesus Christ. 

Former men's college basketball video coordinator and now owner of Hoop Vision, Jordan Sperber, joins the show. Jordan talks about his passion for basketball analytics, his rise to developing his own basketball branded content, plus the hot topics regarding the NBA and college hoops. 

We welcome Kennesaw State University quarterback Xavier Shepherd to the show. Xavier talks about his summer offseason schedule, playing football at the FCS level, recruitment to Kennesaw State, and what it's like running a triple option offense. 

University of Tennessee women's basketball player Tamari Key joins the show. Tamari recaps her junior season for the Lady Volunteers, what's made her into an all-league defender and her plans for next season. 

ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Mark Neely joins the show. Mark details his path to broadcasting, what it was like calling last month's Women's College World Series and recent Big 12 Men's Basketball season, plus the state of college sports. 

Duke University Track & Field and Cross Country athlete Emily Cole joins the show. Emily is amidst her junior season, having recently competed in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in the ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championship. She details that event, as well as her booming social media influence, NIL endorsement deals, her new book "The Players' Plate" and more. 

James Madison University Women's Basketball player Kiki Jefferson joins the show. Kiki recaps her junior season with the Dukes, what it was like growing up in Pennsylvania and what she'd like to improve on during her final collegiate offseason. 

DePaul University Women's Basketball player Aneesah Morrow joins the show. Aneesah recaps her monumental freshman season which included winning Big East Freshman of the Year. She also details her love for basketball, college atmosphere, and growing up in Chicago. 

University of Utah women's basketball player Gianna Kneepkens joins the show. Gianna reflects on her recent freshman season, playing high school basketball in Minnesota, and what she's looking forward to in the future. 

Former Loyola University Chicago guard and member of the Ramblers 2018 Final Four team, Ben Richardson, joins the show. Ben updates us on his current overseas basketball career, as well as relives stories of growing up in Kansas, playing with his father, and playing in college. 

University of Minnesota volleyball player Jenna Wenaas joins the show. She details her current offseason schedule, what it's like playing outside hitter for the Golden Gophers, and what she's learned during her time in college so far. 

North Carolina Tar Heels fan, notorious Duke hater and author, Andy Bagwell, joins the show. Andy talks about his love for Tar Heels Basketball, disdain for Duke, the story behind co-authoring the "Duke Sucks" book and what it was like appearing in the "I Hate Christian Laettner" 30 for 30 film. 

University of Wisconsin women's volleyball player Jade Demps joins the show. Jade is a sophomore for the Badgers. She details her current offseason regiment, playing outside hitter, winning the program's first national championship, importance of self-care, and more. 

Bemidji State women's hockey player Lindsey Featherstone joins the show. She talks about her final college hockey season, growing up in Minnesota and future plans after hockey.  Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @lindsey_featherstone Follow us on Instagram: @thesportsmecca Follow us on Twitter: @TheSportsMecca

Retired MLB pitcher and current wealth advisor Jacob Turner joins the show. Jacob shares stories of getting drafted in the 2009 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers, pitching in the big leagues, and how he helps athletes and their families build wealth. 

Bryna and KC Jones III, children of the late, great NBA player & coach KC Jones, joins the show. They each share stories of growing up with a father dedicated to basketball, the challenges their father faced at the professional level, and his legacy he left on the game. 

With March Madness a week away, Bracketology blogger Graham Doeren comes onto the show to discuss his thoughts on this year's NCAA Tournament seed lines, bubble teams, and more. 

Former University of Kansas Football equipment manager Andrew Edrington joins the show. He shares his experience working within the Jayhawks football program for 4 years plus stories you'd never thought you'd knew as an equipment manager. 

Sam and Steven welcome Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall to the show. Grayson talks about his off-season schedule, recruitment to Coastal Carolina, and what he's enjoyed most about playing for the Chanticleers. 

We welcome San Diego Padres Assistant Athletic Trainer, Ben Fraser, to the show. Ben shares his story of how he got into athletic training as well as the relationships he's built along the way. 

Curt Nelson, Director of the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame, joins the show. Curt talks to Sam and Steven about his early Royals fandom, interesting facts about the franchise, plus his path to working for the Royals. 

ESPN College Basketball analyst & broadcaster Chris Spatola stops by the show to talk about what's gone on so far in the 2021-22 college basketball season. He answers questions regarding Remy Martin's fit at Kansas, Chris Beard's first year at Texas, his National Player of the Year frontrunners and more. Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSportsMeccaFollow the show on Instagram...

Former 11-year NBA veteran Scot Pollard joins the show. Scot talks about his new career in real estate and his days playing basketball on the west coast and the University of Kansas. In addition, he details his time on CBS reality show "Survivor" and sitting on the bench during Malice at the Palace. 

Nate Bukaty, co-host of The Border Patrol on Sports Radio 810 WHB and lead commentator for Sporting Kansas City, joins the show. Nate talks about his sports fandom growing up, strong relationship with his father, and career shift into sports radio & broadcasting. Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nate_bukaty Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSportsMecca Follow our Ins...