Press Box Podcast

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda break down the AFC (4:30) and NFC (32:06) by division, pick their AFC (28:44) and NFC (1:10:35) playoff teams, and give their Super Bowl LVI predictions (1:15:48).

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda share memories of and review MLB stadiums they've visited in the American League, including Fenway Park (8:01), the original Yankee Stadium (20:09), and the Houston Astrodome (38:19).

2x Team USA Olympic runner and contemporary artist Anthony Famiglietti joins Ralph and Joseph Miranda to give his initial impressions of Tokyo 2020 (2:32) and discuss his background in running (7:18), the steeplechase event (13:02), his Reckless Running brand (18:10), his artwork (22:24), and his experience at the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympics (36:11) before answering a round of rapid-fire questions (43:21).

Former University of Tennessee swimmer, London 2012 Olympian, and Irish record holder Barry Murphy joins Ralph and Joseph Miranda to discuss his career as a 19x All-American at UT (2:40), learning what it takes to be a champion after failing to qualify for the 2008 Olympics (12:21), his Olympic experience in London 2012 (24:08), and the new challenges facing athletes in Tokyo 2020 (30:23) before ending with advice on how to handle adversity (37:44) and answering a round of rapid-fire questions (41:36).

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda share memories of and review MLB stadiums they've visited in the National League, including Shea Stadium (2:54), Turner Field (22:23), Oracle Park (41:36), and Dodger Stadium (55:45).

Ralph and Joseph Miranda discuss MLB cracking down on foreign substance use (1:51), the role of analytics in baseball and its effect on pitching strategy (12:12), and metal vs. wooden bats (28:15) before touching on the NBA Playoffs (33:03), NHL Playoffs (36:48), golf's U.S. Open (38:44), and the Yankees (40:30).

Former Maryville College head football coach and current Carson-Newman University outside linebackers coach Tony Ierulli joins Ralph Miranda to discuss growing up playing sports (2:21), how he got into coaching (11:31), crossing paths with Terry Bowden and Jimbo Fisher (22:22), his time at Maryville College (26:39), how the game has evolved (33:40), and life after football (47:28).

Former Minnesota Twins first baseman and current Alcoa High School head baseball coach Steve Dunn joins Ralph Miranda to discuss the Tornadoes' 2021 season (2:58) and Covid-shortened 2020 season (9:21) before switching to professional baseball to discuss the evolution of the game (15:06), how good pitching has become (28:20), and old-school managers (33:25).

Ralph and Joseph Miranda discuss the role of sports media amid Naomi Osaka withdrawing from the French Open (2:27) and Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians' comments regarding player absences from OTAs (8:11) before moving to baseball to dissect the Yankees' woes (16:06) and discuss premium positions (21:29).

Joseph Miranda touches on some of the hottest topics from the world of sports, including Shohei Ohtani's breakout season (1:50), the Mets' Kevin Pillar taking a fastball to the face (15:57), Aaron Rodgers' rift with the Packers (28:22), and Tim Tebow returning to the NFL as a tight end with the Jaguars (32:31).