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Sports With Friends

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Baseball
NBA
College Football
New York Yankees
NHL
American Century Championship
Transfer Portal
Anthony Robles
ESPN
Syracuse University
Unstoppable
Aaron Rodgers
Super Bowl
WNBA
MLB
US Open
WFAN
2024 Masters Tournament

Every guest is a friend. Or a friend of a friend. (We play Jewish Geography)

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Rick Rizzs recently ended his longtime role as the Seattle Mariners ' longest-tenured broadcaster. Rizzs began calling Mariners’ games in 1983. He left to work for the Detroit Tigers from 1992 to 1994, and returned to Seattle in that magical 1995 Mar... more

Tommy Hutton recently ended his longtime role as the Miami Marlins TV analyst. Hutton is the longest-tenured broadcaster in Marlins history. Hutton played baseball from 1966-1981 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, ... more

The 2026 College Football season is underway, and controversy between Louisiana State University and the Southeastern Conference came to a head when members of the conference were planning to vote the Tigers out of the SEC. It stems from LSU’s attemp... more

Elise Woodward was named the new radio voice of Washington Huskies College Football in July 2026. She is believed to be the first full-time female radio play-by-play voice in FBS football, taking over after 23 years as a sideline reporter on the radi... more

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Rick Rizz
Retired Mariners broadcaster
Seattle Mariners (former broadcaster)
Episode: 551. Seattle Mariners Retiring Broadcaster Rick Rizzs
Tommy Hutton
Former MLB player and broadcaster
Miami Marlins ( broadcaster ), Expos, Dodgers, Phillies, Blue Jays
Episode: 550. Miami Marlins Retiring Broadcaster Tommy Hutton
Amanda Christovich
Front Office Sports reporter
Front Office Sports
Episode: 549. The LSU-SEC Controversy w/Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich
Sean Ryan
Author of the Fantasy Football Almanac, betting analyst
Lucky Rebel
Episode: 549. The LSU-SEC Controversy w/Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich
Elise Woodward
New play-by-play voice of the Washington Huskies football
University of Washington Athletics
Episode: 548. Elise Woodward, the New Voice UW Football
Natasha Henry
Journalist
Arsenal media/coverage
Episode: 546. Arsenal’s 2025-2026 Premier League Championship
Alan Hahn
Studio analyst for Knicks Telecast on MSG Network; ESPN Radio host; Knicks author
MSG Network; ESPN Radio
Episode: 545. The NY Knicks 25-26 NBA Title w/MSG’s Alan Hahn
Jay Bilas
ESPN basketball analyst, former Duke player and coach
ESPN
Episode: 544. ESPN Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas
John Smoltz
Hall of Fame pitcher, Fox Sports analyst
Fox Sports
Episode: 543. Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz Returns

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Seth
Host of Sports With Friends, guides conversations with guests; often co-hosts with a partner.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Sports and Mental Health

    Very interesting episode with great insights We can all learn from listening Lee E

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Retired good for the soul
    United States3 years ago
  • Sports and Mental Health

    Very interesting episode with great insights

    We can all learn from listening

    Lee E

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Retired good for the soul
    United States3 years ago
  • AC

    Great guest

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CFSkrabal326
    United States4 years ago
  • I LOVE SCOTT HANSON

    THAT WAS AN OUTSTANDING EPISODE

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rodney Farranta
    United States4 years ago
  • Scott Hanson interview was great!

    Good stuff in the archives and going through it now…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JC in NJ
    United States4 years ago

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The show is well-liked for its deep dives into media rights and the business side of sports.
Guests regularly bring unique perspectives across sports, broadcasting, and analytics.

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549. The LSU-SEC Controversy w/Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich
Q: What are the major legal and regulatory mechanisms that could realistically govern player movement beyond Congress, and how might collective bargaining fit into this?
Amanda and the host discuss collective bargaining as a potential framework to legitimize restrictions and protections around movement, salaries, and triggers like transfer windows, arguing it could offer a structured, legally enforceable alternative to ad hoc enforcement and congressional action.
549. The LSU-SEC Controversy w/Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich
Q: The transfer portal, I was always led to believe, did COVID have something to do with the portal in that there were so many schools that were saying, you know, bullshit to the protocols and having COVID parties? What role did COVID play in the portal?
Amanda explains that the one-time transfer portal emerged around COVID, with the unrestricted transfer portal following later as a result of antitrust scrutiny and state AG actions; the broader point is that NIL and transfer rules evolved through a combination of legal pressure, settlements, and legislative pressure, not a single catalyst.
547. Basketball Hall-of-Famer Dan Issel
Q: You were drafted in both leagues. What was going through your mind with the ABA vs NBA choice, and how did you navigate such a pivotal decision?
Issel explains it was a complex choice shaped by staying in Kentucky and the ABA's appeal at the time, including the environment and opportunities in Kentucky, and the chance to stay close to home, which influenced his eventual decision.
546. Arsenal’s 2025-2026 Premier League Championship
Q: What impact did the manager and the club's approach to fan culture have on Arsenal's success and its global brand?
The guest describes Arteta's leadership style, the creation of an anthem, and deliberate fan engagement (sanctioned watch parties, global community) as key drivers of cohesion, morale, and global identity for Arsenal.
546. Arsenal’s 2025-2026 Premier League Championship
Q: Why does somebody become a West Ham fan? Why does somebody become a Leeds fan? Why does somebody become an Arsenal fan?
The guest explains that where you grow up in London and the surrounding regions creates distinct fan pockets; identity, proximity, and cultural ties shape loyalties, with diaspora and local community context playing major roles.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sports With Friends

What is Sports With Friends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on candid conversations with sports figures, broadcasters, and analysts, often weaving in behind-the-scenes business angles, media rights, and the evolving economics of sports. Episodes frequently blend personal storytelling with sharp analysis of topics like analytics, league dynamics, broadcasting, and championship moments across multiple sports, with a notable emphasis on baseball, basketball, and golf. A recurring strength is the host duo's casual, friend-to-friend vibe that can yield expert takes from a wide slate of guests, from Hall of Famers to current broadcasters, while keeping discussions accessible to fans and industry professionals alike. A standout trait is the willingness to connect on both the game and the ... more

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1. Rick Rizz
2. Tommy Hutton
3. Amanda Christovich
4. Sean Ryan
5. Elise Woodward
6. Natasha Henry
7. Alan Hahn
8. Jay Bilas

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