Because of Sports

Because of Sports episodes:

• 12.04.2018

  S3, Ep. 8: Jonathan Clegg and Joshua Robinson, The Wall Street Journal

  Jonathan Clegg and Joshua Robinson of the Wall Street Journal are this weeks guests on the Because of Sports Podcast. We discuss their new book, The Club: How The English Premier League Became The Wildest, Richest, Most Disruptive Force in...

  
• 10.04.2018

  S3, Ep. 7: Clarke Miyasaki, EVP of Business Development, Stance Socks

    Clarke Miyasaki, EVP of Business Development for Stance Socks, is this weeks’ guest on the Because of Sports Podcast. We talk the proper way to wear Stance Socks, how Stance became the first brand to be featured on equipment...

  
• 09.06.2018

  S3, Ep. 6: Jeff Pearlman, Writer, The Athletic

  Today’s guest is as great as they come. New York Times Best Selling Author and current columnist for The Athletic, Jeff Pearlman, joins me on the podcast to discuss his new book “Football For A Buck: The Crazy Rise and...

  
• 06.21.2018

  S3, Ep. 5: Field Yates, NFL Insider for ESPN

  ESPN NFL Insider, Field Yates, is this weeks guest on the show! Tune in as we discuss accuracy in reporting, the reasons he chose a media career over a coaching career, how reporting differs from fantasy football takes, and I...

  
• 06.14.2018

  S3, Ep. 4: Mirin Fader, Writer-at-Large for Bleacher Report and B/R Mag

  The awesome Mirin Fader of Bleacher Report is my guest today on the Because of Sports Podcast! We discuss a number of topics including how her time as a reporter for the OC Register prepared her for her current role...

  
• 04.26.2018

  S3, Ep. 3: Arif Hasan, Optimum Scouting/Zone Coverage Minnesota

  Arif Hasan of Optimum Scouting and Zone Coverage Minnesota joins me for a special 2018 NFL Draft edition of the Because of Sports Podcast for a special! In today’s episode we discuss the upcoming NFL draft, give our takes on...

  
• 04.19.2018

  S3, Ep. 2: Edward Aschoff, ESPN/College Football

  Edward Aschoff of ESPN joined me on this week’s show to discuss college football, his move from the South to Los Angeles, how he would tackle some of the NCAA’s biggest problems, the differences between fans in the South vs....

  
• 04.12.2018

  S3, EP. 1: Jessica Kleinschmidt, MLB.com and Cut4

  The Because of Sports Podcast is back! Jessica Kleinschmidt of MLB.com and affiliate site, Cut4, joins host Adam Cubbage to discuss the 2018 Major League Baseball season, her role with MLB.com and Cut4, staying true to yourself, and Joey Votto’s...

  
• 11.02.2017

  S2, Ep. 17: Taylor Rooks, Sportsnet New York Anchor/Host of Timeout With Taylor Rooks

  One of my favorite things about Taylor Rooks (besides the obvious talent for what she does) was the sheer joy and enthusiasm she brings to it. She also has the courage in the media to speak out on things that...

  
• 09.28.2017

  S2, Ep. 16: David Meltzer, CEO, Sports 1 Marketing

  I met David Meltzer in the Summer of 2012 while interning at his and Warren Moon’s company, Sports 1 Marketing. He gave me my first introduction into the sports industry and I learned a tremendous amount. Not just about the...

  
• 09.23.2017

  S2, Ep. 15: David Burke, BOS Fantasy Football Podcast Preview

  **SPECIAL PODCAST ALERT** In today’s special episode, Hosts Adam Cubbage and David Burke talk Fantasy Football in a preview of the new BOS Fantasy Football Podcast that begins September 26th! http://traffic.libsyn.com/becauseofsports/BOSPodFantasyFootball.mp3

  
• 09.21.2017

  S2, Ep. 14: Sarah Spain, ESPN

  Sarah Spain is one of my favorite personalities in sports media and media in general. Between her knowledge of sports and courage when tackling social issues there are reasons aplenty for that. So I could not be more excited to...

  
• 08.24.2017

  S2, Ep. 13: Richard Deitsch, Writer/Reporter, Sports Illustrated

  Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated is one of the best writers/reporters in the sports  media industry. His podcast, the SI Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch, is a must listen, and if you aren’t following him on Twitter stop missing out on gems...

  
• 08.17.2017

  S2, Ep. 12: Natalie Weiner, Sports & Culture, Bleacher Report

  Natalie Weiner has been one of the best follows on Twitter for me for quite some time. Her insight is always interesting, and her takes always honest. Her background (Columbia grad, former Editor at Billboard Magazine) makes the sports media...

  
• 08.10.2017

  S2, Ep. 11: Cian Fahey, Pre-Snap Reads, ESPN

  One of my favorite things to do as a kid was study the way players in the NFL and college played the Quarterback position. I found the nuances of the position not only to be one of the most challenging...

  
• 06.29.2017

  S2, Ep. 10: Alexandra Noboa, St. Louis Cardinals, International Communications Specialist

  I first met Alexandra Noboa in 2014 at Major League Baseball’s Diversity Summit in New York City. Besides being one of the nicest humans you could ever meet, you could tell she had a passion for the game of baseball,...

  
• 06.15.2017

  S2, Ep. 9: Mina Kimes, Senior Writer, ESPN/ESPN The Magazine

    The first story I ever read by Mina Kimes was The Art of Letting Go. After that, I discovered she had written a number of pieces for ESPN that were excellent and that I enjoyed. Not only does she introduce...

  
• 06.01.2017

  S2, Ep. 8: Benjamin Allbright, Mile High Sports, Former NFL Scout

  Benjamin Allbright has worked as an NFLScout and specializes in analyzing the most important position on the gridiron: Quarterback. Ben was kind enough to join the podcast and talk the NFL Draft, prospect character issues, what the NFL can do...

  
• 05.25.2017

  S2, Ep. 7: Kimberley Nash, The Lady Sportswriter (Returns)

  The Lady Sportswriter, Kimberley Nash, returns to the podcast to discuss Lavar Ball, his recent dustup with Fox Sports 1 (FS1) reporter Kristine Leahy on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, why I found the exchange to be so fascinating (from both...

  
• 05.11.2017

  S2, Ep. 6: Shea Serrano, Staff Writer, The Ringer

  Shea Serrano of The Ringer, was kind enough to join the podcast, today. During my conversation with Shea we discuss why he was motivated to start writing in the first place, his best-selling book The Rap Yearbook: The Most Important Rap...

  
• 05.04.2017

  S2, Ep. 5: Stacey Gotsulias, Beyond The Boxscore, FanRag Sports, & The Hardball Times

  One of the things about Stacey Gotsulias that caught my attention was her knowledge of the game of baseball. I also admired how unapologetic she was in her criticism of Hall of Fame voters doing things wrong; her passion for the...

  
• 04.27.2017

  S2, EP. 4: Melissa Jacobs, Founder/Managing Editor of TheFootballGirl.com

  Melissa Jacobs career in sports media is as accomplished and fascinating as any you will find in this business. She started in her native San Francisco at KNBR, eventually becoming the youngest executive producer in station history. She then moved to Bristol to...

  
• 04.20.2017

  S2, Ep. 3: Howard Bryant, Senior Writer ESPN/Columnist ESPN The Magazine

  African-American participation in baseball, at any level, is a deeply personal subject for me. Growing up, I was usually the only black player on the team. I had great teammates, but I always wondered why more blacks didn’t play America’s...

  
• 04.13.2017

  S2, Ep. 2: Greg Howard, David Carr Fellow, The New York Times Magazine

  In April of 2015 Greg Howard (who was writing for Deadspin at the time) wrote a piece revealing the issues surrounding ESPN’s then-yet-to-be-launched sports, race, and culture website, The Undefeated. Writing it took a lot of courage considering what was at stake (a...

  
• 04.06.2017

  S2, Ep. 1: Andrew John, Sports Reporter/Writer at The Desert Sun

  The Desert Sun’s Andrew John kicks off season two of the Because of Sports Podcast. Andrew, who is a sports reporter/writer, discusses what it’s like to cover a “Beat”, his experience at the Indian Wells Tennis Tournament, the inspiration and...

  
• 10.13.2016

  Ep. 22: Scott Carter, Executive Vice President, Sports 1 Marketing

  Sports and innovation have always gone together. There are a number of different ways the two have merged in a way that is mutually beneficial for businesses in every industry.  Scott Carter has been with Sports 1 Marketing (S1M) since...

  
• 09.29.2016

  Ep. 21: Tony Di Zinno, Photographer, Propagandist Filmmaker/Humanitarian

  One part of sports that is often seen but rarely talked about is the photograph. We’ve seen countless images of sports figures and iconic moments that elicit some of our greatest memories.  A while back when I was developing this...

  
• 09.22.2016

  Ep. 20: Michael Felder, College Football Video Analyst, Bleacher Report

  Michael Felder is proof that if you want to do something bad enough, all it takes is good, old-fashioned hard work. After his playing days as a walk-on for the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), “Mike” knew the regular...

  
• 09.15.2016

  Ep. 19: Lana Berry, Social Media Consultant/Author

  Lana Berry has done something pretty cool. She’s a social media consultant with a personal following of over 100,000 on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Her love of sports and social media (particularly baseball) has allowed her to meet, interact, and...

  
• 09.08.2016

  Ep. 18: Andrew Bailey, Bleacher Report NBA and Breaking News

  Andrew Bailey has covered the NBA and Breaking News for Bleacher Report for six years. His Twitter account, @AndrewDBailey,  is a treasure trove of basketball analytics and statistics that cause spirited debates. It’s not on purpose, he’s just telling you...

  
• 08.11.2016

  Ep. 17: Randy Roberts, Film Studies at Purdue University

  Back in February after the Broncos defeated the Panthers in the Super Bowl there was controversy over the way the loss was handled, post-game, by Panthers star Quarterback Cam Newton. His responses were short, and his appearance even shorter after...

  
• 07.28.2016

  Ep. 16: B. J. Schecter, Sports Illustrated

  Sports Illustrated put out its first issue in 1954. Since then, to grace its cover has been an achievement to strive for among athletes.  For 20 years B.J. Schecter has been a part of Sports Illustrated and the magnificent work...

  
• 07.21.2016

  Ep. 15: Katie Hazelrigg, Los Angeles Kings

  Since 2011 the Los Angeles Kings have won two Stanley Cup Championships. Even when the Kings had Wayne Gretzky this feat wasn’t accomplished. It’s no wonder, then, that with that success came a rise in attendance for the franchise in...

  
• 07.14.2016

  Ep. 14: Donna Lopiano, President/CEO, Sports Management Resources

  It’s never been okay to downplay a woman’s athletic ability but somehow we continue to allow just that to happen. For too long, we’ve allowed ourselves to view women’s athletics as a novelty or, even worse, as us (mainly men)...

  
• 07.07.2016

  Ep. 13: Blair Walsh, Minnesota Vikings Kicker

  When talking to Minnesota Vikings Kicker Blair Walsh you get the sense of a man that is focused on what’s ahead. He’s moved past last season, and is primed for a big season for a Vikings team with high expectations....

  
• 06.23.2016

  Ep. 12: Mike Yam, Pac-12 Network Studio Host, Give Me A Sense Podcast

  I think a lot of people can relate to the early morning/late night routine of getting ready for work or winding down the day by turning on a show like Sportscenter or a college network show. Even if its for a few...

  
• 06.16.2016

  Ep. 11: Teri Carson, MLB/San Diego Padres All-Star Game Volunteer Coordinator, Law Student

  I met Teri Carson a little over two years ago while working for a sports marketing company in Irvine, California. One of the things that stuck out to me was her energy and her drive to do any and everything...

  
• 06.09.2016

  Ep. 10: Olympic Trainer Dr. Karen Bloch, Dr. Carling McMichael, & John Mann, Olympic Men’s Water Polo Player

  Being an Olympian goes beyond what we see when the lights are brightest. To get to the biggest stage, it takes physical preparation and training beyond anything that most of us can comprehend. At her office in Long Beach, California,...

  
• 06.02.2016

  Ep. 9: Bill Strickland, Pioneer NBA Sports Attorney/Agent

  The world of sports agents isn’t one for the faint of heart. It takes a level of skill and determination that few have. For minorities, that rings even truer.  Pioneer Sports Attorney/Agent, Bill Strickland, has represented and counseled a number...

  
• 05.26.2016

  Ep. 8: Schea Cotton, High School Basketball Legend, Coach, & Mentor

  When you speak to Schea Cotton, he commands your attention. You can feel the experiences when the now 38-year old, former #1 High School basketball player in the country shares his life experiences. Such is probably going to be the...

  
• 05.19.2016

  Ep. 7: Sam Mora, Jr., Quarterback Developer/Coach

  In football, the most important position on and off the field is quarterback. The quarterback sets the tone for the team, and is the guy everyone on the team looks to as the example. Private quarterback development is a field...

  
• 05.12.2016

  Ep. 6: Samantha Peszek, 2008 Olympic Silver Medal Gymnast

  For me, the pinnacle of athletic achievement is representing your country in the Olympics. Olympians are put through a qualifying process that has often left me speechless. Two Summers ago I met gymnast Samantha Peszek while working at a sports...

  
• 05.05.2016

  Ep. 5: Ginny Sanderlin, Marketing Services Coordinator, PGA TOUR

  Have you ever uttered the phrase “I would love to work in sports”? For many people, working in sports would be a dream come true. Most people (myself included) envisioned the pursuit of working in sports the same as pursuing...

  
• 04.28.2016

  Ep. 4: Evan Brennan, NFLPA Certified Agent

  Today begins the three day event known as the NFL Draft. Hundreds of young kids will get the opportunity to realize their dream of making an NFL roster. I wanted to talk to someone who helps make those dreams a...

  
• 04.21.2016

  Ep. 3: Jim Trotter, ESPN NFL Reporter

  ESPN NFL reporter, Jim Trotter, joined me on the podcast to discuss recent player’s early retirement (2:00), players lives beyond football(4:00), The Los Angeles Rams/ San Diego Chargers relocation (11:00), sports journalism’s changing nature (13:30), and his book, Junior Seau:...

  
• 04.14.2016

  Ep. 2: Rodney Smith, Director of Sports Law, Arizona State University

  Rodney K. Smith, Director of Sports Law for Arizona State University, joined me to discuss a range of topics including NCAA policy changes (5:00), agent counsel for high school recruits (10:00), athletes and social change (20:00), and more. http://traffic.libsyn.com/becauseofsports/RodneySmithEpisode.mp3  

  
• 04.09.2016

  Ep. 1: Kimberley Nash, University of Georgia Football Writer, The Lady Sportswriter

    Adam Cubbage kicks off his brand new Podcast, Because of Sports, by welcoming University of Georgia Football writer (and his sister)Kimberley Nash to discuss if Georgia’s new football coach was wrong to implement transfer restrictions (2:00), NCAA transfer rules...