The Sport of Life: Chats w/ Comedians, Filmmakers, Sports Figures, Musicians, & Intellectuals
Trey EllingTrey Elling chats with comedians, filmmakers, sports figures, musicians, and authors about their stories.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 517 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsComedy | |||
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Bestselling author Chuck Klosterman chats with Trey Elling about his newest book, ROCK, which presents a fictionalized idea of the direction of rock music and it's role in society, as well his most recent bestseller, FOOTBALL, that explores the popul... more
Following the premiere of his new documentary, SURFILMUSIC, at SXSW 2026, Jack Johnson chats with Trey Elling about his love of music, filmmaking, surfing, and family.
ESPN's Heather Dinich chats with Trey Elling at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. The conversation includes her thoughts on the Texas Longhorns in 2026, the most likely contenders in the Big Ten, and where her love for college football comes from!
Texas Tech Red Raiders head football coach Joey McGuire chats with Trey Elling at Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco!
The Sport of Life aims for entertaining & informative long-form conversations with comedians, filmmakers, musicians, intellectual... more
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- Excellent podcast
As a book reader, I enjoy this podcast immensely. Trey is an excellent host and interviewer; he knows how to let the guest speak and share their views
I highly recommend this podcast and I’m now a frequent listener. Great job and five stars.
Apple Podcasts5chadinabhanchadi
United States4 years ago - Great conversations
This podcast provides a richer context for the books I’ve read. Really great and deep discussions without being pretentious. Really well done
Apple Podcasts5mcgolisUnited States5 years ago - Great insights into authors' ideas, views and books
If you are into non-fiction books, this podcast is a cool, insightful and fun way to discover new works and authors, or rediscover old ones (I so enjoyed a recent episode with Oliver Stone). From big pharma to brains to the cosmos to amazing power of the sea, Trey covers a broad range of topics in an engaging way and hearing the authors explain their ideas, motivations etc is a real treat. Catch an episode with an author or topic of interest and chances are you'll be back for more.
Apple Podcasts5Lucid_One
Canada5 years ago - PHARMA interesting episode
I just discovered this pod and glad I did. Fascinating how EVIL the Sacklers are and the phrase “ The man who drugged the WORLD”
Popped into my head when Gerald Posner told us about how Arthur Sackler made Valium the #1 drug for a record 15 yrs with deceptive marketing. Now to explore more episodes 👍👍
Apple Podcasts5ejb1893United States5 years ago - Great Interviewer & Interviewees
Trey is a master of interviews and has a knack for sourcing incredibly good content. I listened to him often on his Austin sports radio show and was always very impressed with his interviews and who he was able to bring on the show. He’s well prepared and asks really good questions on the fly. I can sense from the interviewees that they’re impressed with his questions. It’s absolutely worth giving it a shot.
Apple Podcasts5Doobie2122United States5 years ago
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Across recent episodes, the show blends conversations with athletes, entertainers, authors, and cultural commentators to explore storytelling, governance, media, and personal growth. Topics frequently orbit sports leadership and governance, media rights, fandom, skepticism about hype in tech, and the human side of long careers in entertainment and sports. Guests often bring a clear point of view on culture, competition, and the intersection of fame with everyday life, with the host guiding conversations that mix practical insights, industry context, and personal anecdotes. A standout quality is the ability to surface nuanced perspectives from high-profile guests while keeping the tone warm, insightful, and accessible for a broad audience.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Jack Johnson
2. Heather Dinich
3. Mike White
4. Greg Sankey
5. Arch Manning
6. Michael Schur
7. Ben McKenzie
8. Andrew McCarthy
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