In this episode of Old Guy Sports, we take a fun and nostalgic journey through the complete history of the NFL Draft, from its humble beginnings in a smoky Philadelphia hotel room in 1936 to the massive prime-time spectacle it has become today.

We begin with the very first draft on February 8, 1936, featuring just 9 teams, 9 rounds, and 81 total selections, and explore the fascinating story of Jay Berwanger, the first-ever No. 1 pick who never played a single NFL snap. We also look at how only 24 of the 81 drafted players actually made it to the league, while still producing four Hall of Famers.

From there, we trace how the draft evolved through the decades, focusing on the rise of true scouting departments, the brilliance of Steelers super scout Bill Nunn, and the legendary 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers draft class, widely considered one of the greatest of all time. We also spotlight 1983, the “Year of the Quarterback,” featuring John Elway, Jim Kelly, and Dan Marino.

The evolution of Mr. Irrelevant, from the very last pick in 1936 to modern success stories

Plenty of fun banter with Miss Amy, including her mission to convince the Old Guy to head to Pittsburgh for this year’s NFL Draft

A great mix of football history, storytelling, nostalgia, and laughs.

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In this episode, the first in a series on auto racing, the Old Guy and Miss Amy take a ride through the history of auto racing—from the dusty back roads of the early days to the high-tech world of modern motorsports.

Miss Amy shares her love for racing (especially NASCAR and Darlington’s “Lady in Black”), while also giving the Old Guy a hard time about his current driving skills versus his “glory days” behind the wheel.

The Old Guy then takes over for a deep dive into:

• The first automobile races and the wild early days of racing
• How racing evolved into different formats, including NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula One, sports cars, and drag racing
• The golden eras of each style and the legendary drivers who defined them
• A look at the true “Kings of Racing” across multiple disciplines
• How modern racing has changed—technology, commercialization, and rules
• An honest reflection on why today’s racing feels different
• What the future of auto racing might look like in an electric, data-driven world

The episode closes with Miss Amy recapping the journey, praising the Old Guy’s storytelling, and asking the most important question of all…

“Can we go to a race sometime?”

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When you talk about NCAA Basketball, and if you’re like the “Old Guy”, you have probably come to a similar conclusion that you like college basketball far more than the NBA. (No offense intended to the fine players in the NBA)

In this episode, we’re going to dive into the old guys reasons, and why we love college hoops so much. One of the biggest reasons…. That beautiful end of the year NCAA field of 64…. Yep, March Madness at its finest.

March Madness is one of the most exciting times in sports. In this episode, the Old Guy takes a deep dive into the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament — from its humble beginnings in 1939 to the national phenomenon it is today.

With the Lovely Miss Amy along for the ride, joining the show for some hometown banter in the opening and closing segments —we hope you enjoy this episode, the latest in our love for all things sports.

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As long as you can remember, there’s always a story to tell.

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When All-Star Games Meant Something: The 1970s

This episode takes a deep dive into the All-Star Games of the 1970s — The "old guy" goes on one of his famous rants, back to a time when exhibitions still had edge, pride, and real competition.

From baseball’s Mid-Summer Classic to bruising Pro Bowls in Hawaii, we revisit an era when the greatest players didn’t just show up… they showed out.

Now…They’ve lost the competitive spirit that once made them special.

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This week we lace up the skates and travel back to the Winter Olympics of the 1960s and 1970s — when families gathered around a flickering black-and-white TV and every USA vs. USSR matchup felt bigger than sports.

The Old Guy shares warm, funny memories of growing up glued to the couch with his parents and siblings — Mom and sis cheering figure skating, while Dad and the boys lived for hockey, skiing, and anything fast or dangerous.

We revisit the era’s heroes and legends: Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Billy Kidd, Barbara Ann Cochran, Jean-Claude Killy, the Soviet hockey machine, and more — plus a nod to later great Scott Hamilton.

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There was a time when sports didn’t always wear a suit and tie.

Before every debate became a courtroom argument, before every player had a brand, and before every moment was immediately ranked, clipped, and monetized, sports were allowed to be funny. Not “commercial funny.” Not “viral funny.” Just plain, accidental, belly-laugh funny.

In this episode, we take a look at some of the funny, and weird, side of sports. Whether its the odd ball nature of the games, the strangeness that surrounds some players, or the pure joy that comes from sports themed cartoons, we are sure you will love this episode.

Looking back, it’s clear that a lot of love for sports didn’t start with standings or championships. It started with spinach-fueled uppercuts, rabbits striking out entire teams, dogs breaking every bone in their bodies, and little bald kids believing again.

Enjoy... If you laugh, share a memory, or shake your head and say “they would never allow that now”…

…then we did our job.

This week on The Old Guy Sports Podcast, we step into the smoky TV studios of 1960s Pittsburgh, where Saturday nights meant Studio Wrestling, Chilly Billy Cardille, Ringside Rosie, and heroes like Bruno Sammartino, Gorilla Monsoon, and Haystacks Calhoun.

The Old Guy shares what it was like growing up when Mom hated it, Dad allowed it, and kids believed every punch. And then again, when a whole new generation of his own kids enjoys wrestling just as much as he did.

With Miss Amy’s playful skepticism, heartfelt storytelling, and reflections on why wrestling has endured for generations, this episode is a nostalgic look at heroes, villains, and the bonds built from one generation of Saturday nights to the next.

In this episode, lets go back in time. Lets go back to a time before there were "143" college football games during the holiday season. Lets go back before there was a bowl game named after a toaster pastry, or mayonnaise, or the famous "I changed my underwear on Sunday" bowl game. (not really a bowl game). Were going back to when there was a handful of great bowl games and every single one of them meant something.

In the second part, after the break, listen as the old guy gives his 10 best bowl games... pre 1999.

Happy New Years folks, enjoy the episode, and thanks for listening.

Welcome to a very special Christmas edition of the Old Guy Sports Podcast. We’re taking you back—way back—to a 1970s Christmas morning. The toys, the games, the sports stuff kids begged for, the TV lineup, the snow, the memories… all of it.”

It’s a special, time for all of us, and we are taking the time to remember, reflect, and share all that makes Christmas memories so precious.

Happy Holidays to all of you and your families. May your holiday season be as special as ours !!

“Hello friends and listeners out there! Its Miss Amy, and today on Old Guy Sports, we’re putting on our roller skates and trying not to fall down—because the Old Guy is taking us back to the wild world of Roller Derby. You know… the sport with skating, elbow throwing, flying over the rails, and maybe just a little bit of chaos.

I’m still not sure if it was a real sport or professional wrestling on wheels, but the Old Guy remembers watching it on TV in the 1970s and cheering for the Bay Bombers—especially the women, who were tough as nails and absolutely fearless. So grab a seat, keep your elbows up, and hang on tight… because this episode might just knock you right over the rail!”