Steve interviews Mark Hebscher (00:34:37) the author of a new book called, "Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media." Mark is making his debut on the podcast and he starts off with a bang. Mark and Steve disagree with the outlook of Blue Jay's fans after a devastating World Series. Mark proclaims he knows more about baseball than anyone else to appear on the podcast. Mark talks about the state of sports media in Canada, the control teams have acquired over the narrative since COVID, and gives his Mt. Rushmore of Canadians in the sports media. Mark and Steve also talk about Canadian rock music and eating Chinese food in Fort Erie.
Steve starts the show with First things First and his thoughts on the Italian National Team, the yo-yo that is the 2025-26 Sabres, and a few pieces of Atlanta Braves news. The sports media story of the week looks at Donald Trump's appearances on the Pat McAfee Show and inside the booth during an NFL game on Fox. The show ends with one last thing about red sauce just not being the same since Nonna and Bisnonna died.
For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters
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Steve interviews Mark Hebscher (00:34:37) the author of a new book called, "Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media." Mark is making his debut on the podcast and he starts off with a bang. Mark and Steve disagree with the outlook of Blue Jay's fans after a devastating World Series. Mark proclaims he knows more about baseball than anyone else to appear on the podcast. Mark talks about the state of sports media in Canada, the control teams have acquired over the narrative since COVID, and gives his Mt. Rushmore of Canadians in the sports media. Mark and Steve also talk about Canadian rock music and eating Chinese food in Fort Erie.
Steve starts the show with First things First and his thoughts on the Italian National Team, the yo-yo that is the 2025-26 Sabres, and a few pieces of Atlanta Braves news. The sports media story of the week looks at Donald Trump's appearances on the Pat McAfee Show and inside the booth during an NFL game on Fox. The show ends with one last thing about red sauce just not being the same since Nonna and Bisnonna died.
For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters
Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com
Steve interviews Tim and Jeff Kurkjian (00:18:37) the hosts of the podcast, Is This A Great Game, Or What? Tim and Jeff join us to talk about the origin of their podcast, the joy they get doing the podcast together, and the unique approach they take to interviewing. Jeff talks about doing morning radio in Philadelphia and how he sees podcasting evolving in the next few years. Tim talks about writing for Sports Illustrated and the future of sports writing. Jeff and Tim also talk about the injures Atlanta Braves, interviewing Cal Ripken Jr., and how they think baseball needs to evolve to continue to be one of the premier sports in America.
Steve starts the show with first things first. The 2025 Braves are the 2024 Braves, the Buffalo Sabres made another bad trade and, AC Milan actually signed an Italian player. The show ends with one last thing featuring the beautiful, Paula Bennett. Paula talks about the end of third grade, her plans for the summer, and her thoughts on the Oasis reunion.
For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters
Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com
The Sports-Casters
Steve interviews Mark Hebscher (00:34:37) the author of a new book called, "Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media." Mark is making his debut on the podcast and he starts off with a bang. Mark and Steve disagree with the outlook of Blue Jay's fans after a devastating World Series. Mark proclaims he knows more about baseball than anyone else to appear on the podcast. Mark talks about the state of sports media in Canada, the control teams have acquired over the narrative since COVID, and gives his Mt. Rushmore of Canadians in the sports media. Mark and Steve also talk about Canadian rock music and eating Chinese food in Fort Erie.
Steve starts the show with First things First and his thoughts on the Italian National Team, the yo-yo that is the 2025-26 Sabres, and a few pieces of Atlanta Braves news. The sports media story of the week looks at Donald Trump's appearances on the Pat McAfee Show and inside the booth during an NFL game on Fox. The show ends with one last thing about red sauce just not being the same since Nonna and Bisnonna died.
For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters
Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com
