The Sortie Sports Podcast

The Sortie Sports Podcast

By Reece LightnerSports
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The Sortie Sports Podcast episodes

  • This Ain’t Random: Turning My Blog into a Sports Brand

    Podcast Episode 1 – The Sortie Sports Grind Starts Here


    In this kickoff episode of the Sortie Sports Podcast, I dive deep into the launch of my sports blog, Sortie Sports, and how I’m using SEO, high-volume keywords, and daily consistency to build traffic from scratch.


    I talk about how I learned SEO through a blog course, pivoted from life insurance to sports content, and found my lane with listicles — the type of content that fans argue over but Google loves.


    This episode covers:

    • ​ The journey from 0 traffic to 2,000+ monthly views
    • ​ How Alex Hormozi’s podcast grind inspired me to stick with it long-term
    • ​ Why I believe podcasting isn’t saturated if you carve your niche
    • ​ My first viral blog posts and how I found hidden SEO gems
    • ​ The strategy behind publishing 50–60 posts per month
    • ​ Using AI smartly without sounding like a robot
    • ​ Why link-building, indexing, and staying consistent is key
    • ​ Plans for affiliate income, ad revenue, and long-term traction


    If you’re into sports debates, content strategy, or just building something that lasts — this one’s for you.


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    Featured Links from the Episode


    Main Site

    • ​ Sortie Sports Homepage: https://sortiesports.com/


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    Recent Hot Topics

    • ​ Kevin Durant Trade: https://sortiesports.com/kevin-durant-trade/
    • ​ OKC Thunder Top 10 Players: https://sortiesports.com/okc-thunder-top-10-all-time-players-list/
    • ​ Sam Presti Overrated?: https://sortiesports.com/the-top-10-reasons-why-sam-presti-is-still-overrated-even-if-the-thunder-win-it-all/
    • ​ Best 6’8 NBA Players: https://sortiesports.com/best-68-nba-players-of-all-time/


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    Foundational Posts (White NFL Players Series)

    • ​ Top White Free Safeties: https://sortiesports.com/top-10-white-free-safeties-of-all-time/
    • ​ Top White Strong Safeties: https://sortiesports.com/top-10-white-strong-safeties-of-all-time/
    • ​ Top White Safeties (Overall): https://sortiesports.com/top-10-white-safeties-of-all-time/
    • ​ Top White Defensive Tackles: https://sortiesports.com/top-10-white-defensive-tackles-of-all-time/
    • ​ Top White Defensive Linemen: https://sortiesports.com/top-10-white-defensive-linemen-of-all-time/


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    Penn State Features

    • ​ Beaver Stadium Renovation: https://sortiesports.com/beaver-stadium-renovation/
    • ​ PSU Stadium Experience: https://sortiesports.com/the-penn-state-football-stadium-experience/


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    7v7 Football Series

    • ​ Top 7v7 Teams Ever: https://sortiesports.com/top-10-7v7-teams-of-all-time/
    • ​ Linebackers: https://sortiesports.com/top-10-linebackers-who-played-7v7-football-of-all-time/
    • ​ Running Backs: https://sortiesports.com/top-10-running-backs-who-played-7v7-football-of-all-time/
    • ​ Cornerbacks: https://sortiesports.com/top-10-cornerbacks-who-played-7v7-football-of-all-time/


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    People Who Inspired This Journey

    • ​ Alex Hormozi’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-with-alex-hormozi/id1254720112
    • ​ Travis Chappell’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell?igsh=OTR2N2xqand5Y2s4


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    18 min
  • Chris Pauling
    Another blown playoff lead by Chris Paul. Should the Sixers start the rebuild before it’s too late? The Heat still has zero chance to win the title and more!
    26 min
  • Walmart
    The most hated needed store there is. Did you know you don’t have to show your receipt??? Why are they always crowded?
    5 min
  • Kevin Durant
    I talk about Kevin Duran’s legacy after getting swept by the Boston Celtics. How good is he? Will he win a title again? Did he pick the right teammate in Kyrie?
    25 min
  • April’s NBA Roundup
    I give my MVP picks and suggestions to change the voting process. Also my playoff predictions and the matchups I want to see the most.
    37 min
  • Marcella
    My sister died on April 10, 2017. In this episode I talk the maturation of our relationship. My earliest memories. She went from being the sibling I was least closest to. To the one I loved and admired the most.
    33 min

About The Sortie Sports Podcast

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Top 10 lists. Bold takes. Debates that start fights in group chats. The Sortie Sports Podcast brings you fast, fearless sports talk across the NFL, NBA, MLB, college football, and more. Hosted by Reece Lightner — a dude who ranks everything and isn’t afraid to say who's overrated.