Hall of Fame Caddie Joe LaCava visits with Says Who Sports to discuss highlights from his three-plus decades on the PGA Tour and working with the game’s greats, from twenty years on the bag with Fred Couples, including a win at the 1992 Masters, to ten years with Tiger Woods, including Tiger’s improbable 2019 Masters win. Considered perhaps the greatest caddie ever, LaCava nonetheless maintains a humility and gratitude for his journey that fuels his drive for continued success. LaCava shares the story of how he landed his first high-profile job with Couples, what he learned from Freddie about golf and life, his “unique” steakhouse dining experience with Tiger early in their relationship, the emotional moments he shared with Woods on the 18th green at Augusta following Tiger’s win in ’19, the unconventional way LaCava celebrated the win that night, why he is uncomfortable with the acclaim he has received, his words to young caddies about what it takes to reach the pinnacle of the sport, his special experience as a kid with his father at a Knicks game in Madison Square Garden in the Seventies, his undefeated record at multiple Super Bowls as a fan rooting on his beloved New York Giants, golfing with LT, Derek Jeter and numerous other sports legends, and much more. 

Patty Gasso, who has led Oklahoma to a record four straight National Championships, eight National Championships since 2000, and its place as the preeminent softball program in the country, shares with Says Who Sports the ups and downs of her storied coaching career, including the days when the Sooners team didn’t even have its own field. Gasso discusses her coaching journey from Long Beach Community College to Oklahoma, the struggles of trying to balance being a young mom and building a successful program, overcoming the fear of being fired, the career-defining moment she realized her real purpose as a coach, the key role Faith plays in the success of her program at Oklahoma, learning about sports from her mom including listening together to Vin Scully calling Los Angeles Dodgers games on the radio, looking forward to the new challenge of competing in the SEC, and much more. 

Mike Hargrove, former MLB manager who led the Cleveland Indians to two World Series appearances, shares his thoughts about a variety of topics, including the electric atmosphere at Jacobs Field in the mid-to-late 90s, the confidence and swagger of those powerhouse Indians teams, the heartache of an extra-innings loss to the Florida Marlins in Game 7 of the '97 World Series and his experiences in the hours immediately after that game, his approach to managing (including the fine line between becoming friendly with players and maintaining necessary distance), what he learned about managing from Billy Martin, the team's name change from Indians to Guardians in '22, the most talented player he ever managed, the current state of Major League Baseball (including analytics and rules changes) and much more.

Matt Guy, America's Greatest Cornhole Player, visits with Says Who Sports to discuss his decades of dominance in the sport, the excitement of winning a World Championship with his son, Bret, partnering with former football star Doug Flutie to improve Flutie's cornhole game and win a national tournament, throwing bags with rock stars including Styx and Eddie Money, finding his five-to-six beer competitive groove, the rapid growth of the sport (spurred by nationally-televised events) that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, the crucial role of the mental aspect of the game, the arrival of a talented wave of youngsters at the professional level, and much more.

Bob Costas, who has won 29 Emmy Awards, more than any other sports broadcaster, visits with Says Who Sports to discuss his crazy experiences calling minor league hockey for the Syracuse Blazers, his futile attempt to persuade Jack Nicholson to do a television interview at a 1992 NBA Finals game in Chicago, his call of the 'Sandberg Game' at Wrigley Field and a famous Cubs fan who showed up unannounced at his house months later for reasons related to that game, his thoughts about the shifting media landscape, the media swirl surrounding Caitlin Clark, the impact on him of the death of close friend and Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, the fierce loyalty of Bob Uecker, the importance of family, his gratitude for dreams realized and much more!

Lou Holtz, who led Notre Dame to the 1988 National Championship and is the only college football coach to lead six different programs to bowl games, talks with Says Who Sports about the four stages of becoming a championship team, how friend Jack Nicklaus's unexpected victory at the 1986 Masters bumped Holtz from the cover of Sports Illustrated, what he considers his greatest accomplishment in life, the lack of accountability and family values in society, what mentor Woody Hayes would likely say about the current state of college football including the transfer portal and NIL, the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Catholics vs. Convicts about Notre Dame's thrilling win over the top-ranked Miami Hurricanes (led by Jimmy Johnson) in 1988, and much more!

Roger Clemens, winner of more Cy Young Awards than any pitcher in MLB history, visits with Says Who Sports to discuss his relentless old-school work ethic, road-tripping as a youngster with his father on a motorcycle from Tennessee to Cincinnati to watch the Big Red Machine play, his gratitude for playing many years on the hallowed grounds of Fenway Park and old Yankee Stadium, the thrill of facing his hero Reggie Jackson early in his rookie season, special words shared with him by Jack Nicklaus, his thoughts on the current wave of young power pitchers and much more.

Episode Ten features a conversation with college softball star Karli Spaid, who leads the nation in home runs and 23rd-ranked Miami of Ohio into the NCAA Tournament and Knoxville Regional this week. The USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 10 Finalist discusses the powerful influence of Coach Kirin Kumar, her love of defense and playing third base, hitting the first home run ever at perennial powerhouse Oklahoma’s new field earlier this season, her thoughts about leadership, not overthinking in the batter’s box, the strong level of trust she shares with her RedHawks teammates, the growth of the game of softball and more.

Erik Bakich, Head Baseball Coach at Clemson and 2019 National Coach of the Year, discusses the impact of the transfer portal on recruiting and relationships with players, the unique strength of the ACC and SEC, what it takes to build a power program, learning from greats like Tim Corbin, the crucial role family sacrifice plays in the success of a program, and the importance of staying in the moment and not looking ahead.

In this episode, we discuss Michael Jordan's first in-person visit to Victory Lane as an owner, Cleveland Ballpark "Mustard Wars", King Roger Goodell, Detroit Rocks the NFL Draft and delivers a REAL old-school sports bar, dear Uncle Andy, and the Kentucky Derby is now!