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Join host Thom Loverro and his eclectic group of guests from the worlds of sports & entertainment, in weekly conversations that only Thom can have.... more
FAQs about Cigars and Curveballs:How many episodes does Cigars and Curveballs have?The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.
May 30, 2018George SolomonThom brings on the former sports editor of the powerhouse Washington Post sports section, George Solomon. They go over his early newspaper career, covering the 70's Redskins, working with and editing for big names in the "biz", and being the ombudsman for ESPN."...more42minPlay
May 23, 2018Peter KochThom chats with former Maryland football player & NFLer Pete Koch. They look back at his time in College Park playing for Jerry Claiborne & Bobby Ross (10:30), time in the NFL that included playing for Mike Shanahan in LA (18:55), his famous scene with Clint Eastwood in "Heartbreak Ridge" (34:34), and more....more48minPlay
May 16, 2018Charley SteinerLongtime broadcaster Charley Steiner is this week's guest as he & Thom reminisce about the days they both covered boxing, working for Donald Trump when calling USFL games (11:12), moving from radio to ESPN (16:27), calling both Yankees and Dodgers games in his career & more (29:30)....more37minPlay
May 09, 2018Leigh SteinbergSuper Agent Leigh Steinberg joins Thom this week to discuss his past & new A list clients. They cover how NFL GM's have changed (21:55), new safety measures in the NFL (23:30), and the obligatory Jerry Maguire question (30:25)....more38minPlay
May 02, 2018Eric ByrnesThom brings on former MLB Outfielder Eric Byrnes, known as a colorful character in his playing days. They start with his brief stint in Baltimore, his recent speed golf achievements, hard playing style, experience with Lee Mazzilli. The they close with the human element in the sabermetrics era and being involved in a brawl in his first game....more51minPlay
April 25, 2018Andy Van SlykeThom is joined by former All Star Center Fielder Andy Van Slyke. They cover his career that began in St. Louis before he was traded to Pittsburgh where we saw much success alongside his teammate Barry Bonds. Thom lets Andy know how he shares some responsibility for him landing with the Orioles, Andy's post playing career that includes writing, and his thoughts on Bryce Harper & the Nats....more50minPlay
April 18, 2018Dusty BakerThom welcomes on recent Nats Manager Dusty Baker to talk about the immediate aftermath of his life following the 2 NL East Titles in Washington. Conversation begins with Dusty returning to the Giants organization, how he dealt with his tenure ending in DC (10:01), the time he was Dave Martinez's skipper in San Francisco (23:56), his relationship with Bryce Harper (28:36), and more....more37minPlay
April 11, 2018Felipe AlouThom has the pleasure & the honor to be joined by former All Star & NL Manager of the Year Felipe Alou. Felipe talks about growing up in the Dominican Republic, playing with and against so many baseball legends, and the 4th Alou brother. He also tells Thom his memories of the 94 Expos and his current thoughts on baseball in Washington....more43minPlay
April 04, 2018Mike PatrickThom welcomes on longtime ESPN announcer Mike Patrick after he just ended his accomplished career. He talks about working w/ Lefty Dreisell, his memories of Howard Cosell (15:00), the greatest moment of his life w/ Arnold Palmer (23:30), being at the early days of ESPN & calling 3 decades worth of ACC action (27:08), and finally calling Sunday Night Football for years....more40minPlay
March 28, 2018John ThompsonThom is joined by Hall of Fame legend John Thompson. They start with his time as a dominant high school player in DC and he says who he thinks is the best local basketball player of all time. They cover the Hoyas program growth and Thom asks him how some of the biggest names in Georgetown history came to the Hilltop (18:27). Plus his thoughts on Patrick Ewing's first year (30:33)....more37minPlay
FAQs about Cigars and Curveballs:How many episodes does Cigars and Curveballs have?The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.