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The Brian D. O'Leary Show

Brian O'Leary
Donald Trump
Kamala Harris
Baseball
Joe Biden
Presidential Debate
Disinformation
Leftism
1926 Baseball Season
Lakers
Pete Carroll USC
Soccer
Babe Ruth
Venture Mode
Tom Brady
Covid-19
Politics
Media Narratives
Cultural Division
Tim Walls
Jungian Typology

The Brian D. O'Leary Show is where serious analysis meets uncompromising truth.

Host Brian D. O'Leary delivers the unvarnished truth and unrelenting insight that other commentators won't touch—covering politics, economics, sports, culture, and faith from a perspective you won't find anywhere else.

What You'll Get

Hard-hitting interviews with journalists, authors, and thought leaders who aren'... more

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Lars Anderson
New York Times bestselling author; author of BRADY: An American Story and the Price of Greatness
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Episode: LARS ANDERSON on “BRADY: An American Story and the Price of Greatness.”
David Rubenstein
Author of Inside the Owners' Box, Conversations on Power and Leadership in Sports
Author, Investor
Episode: Orioles Owner and One of the World’s Most Powerful People — DAVID RUBENSTEIN
Hunter Hastings
Author, economist, venture capitalist, and entrepreneur
Value Creators / Venture Mode author
Episode: Venture Mode: Escaping the Administration Trap with Hunter Hastings
Randall Sullivan
Three-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and former Rolling Stone editor; author of THE FIRST ALL-STAR GAME
Atlantic Monthly Press (author of the book)
Episode: Cheaters, Mobsters, and the Six Bullets That Birthed Baseball’s All-Star Game
David Nugent
Co-founder, CEO of Next League
Next League
Episode: How AI and Other Technologies are Reshaping the Sports Industry with David Nugent
Nick Greene
Author
Abrams Press
Episode: The Hidden History of Soccer: Fair catches and touchdowns with author Nick Greene
Mark Kurlansky
Author of To Catch A Fish, former commercial fisherman
Storey Publishing (publisher)
Episode: TO CATCH A FISH with author Mark Kurlansky
Keith O'Brien
Author of Heartland, A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and The Miracle of Larry Bird
Atria Books / Author
Episode: The Lost Years of Larry Bird with Keith O'Brien
Monte Burke
New York Times bestselling author of Men Of Troy, The Epic Afternoons, Wild Nights, and Enduring Legacy of Pete Carroll's USC Trojans
Grand Central Publishing
Episode: Monte Burke on MEN OF TROY: Pete Carroll’s USC, Reggie Bush, and the End of Amateurism

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
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    Brian, just listened to the pie episode. Chess is the absolute best!

    -Much love from your people in TN (p.s. bring your family to do the Lascassas tour sometime soon!)

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    bellebleu
    United States5 years ago

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Thoughtful, unvarnished analysis that disentangles complex topics.
Some episodes feel dense but rewarding for deep-dners.
Good mix of history, culture, and current affairs.
Audience benefits from cross-disciplinary perspectives.
Strong guests and insightful questioning.

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TO CATCH A FISH with author Mark Kurlansky
Q: How does the book balance practical advice with essays and anecdotes?
The book mixes short essays with reflective commentary, focusing on why we fish and the cultural context rather than step-by-step instruction.
TO CATCH A FISH with author Mark Kurlansky
Q: What drew you to write about fly fishing beyond just the sport itself?
Kurlansky explains that fishing is tied to memory, place, and culture, and that writing about it allows him to explore broader human experiences, history, and regional identities.
The Hidden History of Soccer: Fair catches and touchdowns with author Nick Greene
Q: Why does your book argue that the 'best team' doesn't always win in World Cup contexts?
Greene outlines that rare scoring events and random variance in fluid games can outweigh skill, making the outcome strongly contingent on situational factors.
The Hidden History of Soccer: Fair catches and touchdowns with author Nick Greene
Q: What was the most surprising link you found between soccer history and other disciplines?
The guest discusses how scientists and philosophers' methods revealed that soccer analytics can both illuminate and mislead, depending on data quality and interpretation.
The Hidden History of Soccer: Fair catches and touchdowns with author Nick Greene
Q: Did you decide on these experts or on the thread first, and how did you identify the connective tissue across such disparate fields?
Greene explains that the thread emerged organically from conversations; he tracks an idea from the grass's genesis to broader social implications, selecting voices that illuminate how the game's form and culture interact.

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A hard-hitting interview show that blends politics, economics, sports, culture, and faith with sharp analysis and candid conversation. Episodes consistently feature journalists, authors, and thought leaders who challenge conventional narratives and offer practical insights for understanding current events and historical context. Noteworthy is the host's willingness to push back on media spin and to promote deeper, evidence-based perspectives, often connecting analysis to broader cultural or Substack-driven content. This blend of rigorous conversation and exclusive takeaways can appeal to listeners who crave substance over soundbites and who enjoy cross-disciplinary discussions that connect policy, sport, and society.

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8. Keith O'Brien

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