Avner’s Sports Throw Down

In this episode, we sit down with a 2-Time All-Star and World Series Champion Denny Neagle to explore the highs and lows of his illustrious career. We start with where his love for baseball came from, uncovering the moment he knew he had what it took to go pro.

Then we delve into the pivotal year 2000, Denny shares his experiences bouncing between three teams before landing with the Yankees, ultimately winning the thing all players chase, a World Series. He offers insights into his mindset during this period in time and the challenges he faced on his path to glory.

We then rewind to the unforgettable Game 4 of the 1997 National League Championship Series, where he pitched a complete-game shutout for the Atlanta Braves. He reflects on the emotions running through him during the final out and reveals what made that game so special in his heart.

We then pivot to the evolution of pitching, he discusses the dramatic changes in the sport, highlighting the increasing prevalence of Tommy John surgeries and his take on the the art of pitching today.

To wrap up, Denny shares his advice, leaving you with words of wisdom and inspiration. Tune in for a deep dive into the life, challenges, and triumphs of a true baseball icon.

In this amazing episode featuring Jeff Pearlman, a New York Times Best Selling Author and creator of the book Showtime, which chronicles the Los Angeles Lakers dynasty in the 80s, and the book adapted into the popular docudrama Winning Time, we discuss many interesting topics pertaining to his career as an author and sports journalist. We first talk about when his love for writing first revealed itself and how he turned it into his profession. Then we delve into how, as an author, he selects the topics for his books, which has a very interesting story behind it. Next, we discuss his most famous novel Showtime, which was picked up by HBO, and we explore his level of involvement in the show and the creative process behind creating the book. After that, we discuss his book on the 86’ Mets, titled The Bad Guys Won, and he reflects on what it was like growing up during the time of that exciting team and then writing a book about it. Finally, we conclude the interview with some valuable advice he has for you. Make sure to give this interview a listen!

In this fantastic episode with Connie Carberg, who is the first female scout in NFL history we discuss many interesting topics pertaining to her career as a scout. We first talk about how she was exposed to football and the interesting story behind why she was drawn to the sport. Then we go into how she broke into the NFL as a female, which was a very male-dominated industry. After that, we talk about her favorite moments while being a scout for the New York Jets. Finally, we wrap up with some valuable advice she has for you. Make sure to give this interview a listen!

In this great episode with former NFL Quarterback and Super Bowl Champion Drew Stanton, we discuss a lot of interesting topics pertaining to his football career. We first talk about how he fell in love with the sport and what made him want to pursue it. Then we go into his college career at Michigan State and talk about his unconventional but successful tenure there. After that we delve into his Super Bowl season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Finally, we wrap up the interview with some valuable advice he has for you. Make sure to give it a listen!

In this great episode with former NFL cornerback Reggie Stephens, we discuss a lot of interesting topics pertaining to the NFL and his producing career. We first talk about how he fell in love with the game of football and when he first knew he wanted to go pro. Then we delve into the journey behind how he worked his way up from being a JUCO player to making his NFL dreams come true. After that, we discuss his career with the Giants and the successful years he had with them. Finally, we wrap up with some advice that he has for you! Make sure to give this interview a listen!

In this great episode with Harlem Globetrotters guard and Four-Time Guinness World Record Holder, Lucius Winston, we discuss a lot of interesting topics pertaining to the world of basketball and the New York community. We talk about how he set a total of four Guinness World Records, what it’s like being a Harlem Globetrotter, and how he’s used his platform as a professional athlete to better his community. Then we move into how he got his nickname “Too Tall” and his thoughts on the Globetrotters unique brand of basketball. Finally we wrap up with some advice that he has for you! Make sure to give this interview a listen!

In this great episode with New York Mets beat reporter and author, Anthony DiComo, we discuss a lot of interesting topics pertaining to the world of baseball and journalism. We talk about the creative process that went into his book called, “The Captain”, which he co-wrote with David Wright. Then we talk about some of the interviews he’s done with various players and people in the Mets organization. After that we cover what his first big scoop was as a reporter and how it shaped the rest of his career along with some 2023 predictions for the Mets. Finally we wrap up with some advice that he has for you! Make sure you give this interview a listen!

In this amazing episode with special guest Maurice Ager: who is a former Michigan State basketball star, NBA player, and producer we have a very interesting conversation about his basketball career. We discuss how he first fell in love with the game, what it was like hitting multiple clutch shots in March Madness, what his NBA draft experience was like, his thoughts on his basketball era versus todays environment, and finally he gives you some valuable advice at the end. Make sure you give this interview a listen!

In this amazing interview with special guest Endy Chavez who is a former MLB player that played for the New York Mets we have a very interesting conversation about his MLB career and his world renowned catch. We discuss his signature moment in Shea Stadium during game 7 of the 2006 NLCS to help the Mets move onto the World Series, he gives us a “day in the life” of being an Outfeilder for the New York Mets, and we also talk about how he used his crazy speed to his advantage when fielding and base running. Then we segue into what his path to the MLB looked like, what training he did to get to the MLB, and finally he gives you some advice at the end. Make sure you give this amazing interview a listen!