The Greatest Sports Towns on Earth

13/04/2023

Our brand new episode on Athens, GA is out now! We're joined by senior writer covering the Cincinnati Reds, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic, to talk about his alma mater, University of Georgia.

We discuss the dominance of Bulldog athletics in recent decades, which restaurant he and Minnesota Twins shortstop, Kyle Farmer, still text about, and how Athens has a pretty solid claim to be considered the greatest music town on Earth, as well! Listen today!

🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-15-athens-georgia-w-c-trent-rosecrans/id1589499365?i=1000608778799
🟢: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FB0lR9G5qgOjNIGQEPQdT?si=2b1aef402caf4b08

13/04/2023

New Episode! "Episode 15: Athens, Georgia (w/C. Trent Rosecrans)"

America is filled with cities and towns that are built around a university, but no city better embraces the term "College Town" than the home of the University of Georgia; Athens, Georgia. Winners of the last two NCAA College Football National Champi...

America is filled with cities and towns that are built around a university, but no city better embraces the term "College Town" than the home of the Univ…

11/04/2023

Season 3 continues this Thursday (4/13) as we head to the heart of SEC Country; Athens, Georgia! We're excited to welcome senior writer from The Athletic, C. Trent Rosecrans, to talk about his alma mater, University of Georgia, and their legendary athletics programs, the incredible high school football scene, and how Athens has also become known for being one of the greatest music cities on Earth, as well!

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts or visit our website using the link in our bio!

30/03/2023

Our Season 3 premiere is live! Award-winning columnist, Gregg Doyel (.doyel) of the Indianapolis Star, joins us to talk about one of the most popular destinations for major sporting events in the world, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Learn about the world’s largest one day sporting event, the state’s bitter college basketball rivalry, and who Gregg feels are the important figures in Indianapolis sports history. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or by following the link in our bio! 👆 👆 👆

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30/03/2023

New Episode! "Episode 14: Indianapolis, Indiana (w/Gregg Doyel)"

Sitting right in the heart of the Midwest, Indianapolis has become one of the premier destinations for major sporting events in the United States. Home to the world's largest one day sporting event (Indianapolis 500) and the headquarters of the NCAA,...

Sitting right in the heart of the Midwest, Indianapolis has become one of the premier destinations for major sporting events in the United States. Home t…

27/03/2023

Season 3.

3.30.23

Guest announcement soon!

28/11/2022

How great is this?! Our friends and former guests, Jeeho Yoo (Ep. 8 - Seoul) and Shireen Ahmed (Ep. 12 - Toronto), are both in Qatar covering the FIFA World Cup and were able to meet at Canada's match against Croatia! Two world-class journalists covering cities that are 6,600+ miles apart able to connect through our small community.

Learn more about sports in their home cities by listening to their respective episodes from our second season, and be sure to stay tuned for our upcoming third season soon!

Seoul: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-8-seoul-south-korea-w-jeeho-yoo/id1589499365?i=1000558026542
Toronto: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-12-toronto-on-w-shireen-ahmed/id1589499365?i=1000568881479

27/09/2022

We talk so often about the intersection of sport and politics, and that’s because it is real and important. Encourage everyone to read this article by our friend, Shireen Ahmed (Toronto, Episode 12), and to follow what is happening in Iran right now.

As the world watches Iranian women bravely take to the streets and resist against powerful men who control their movements and their clothing, it is important to remember that sports has always been political and it must remain intertwined in our conscience.

31/08/2022

SEASON RECAP: Episode three of our 2nd season was on the beautiful city of Seoul with Yonhap News Agency sportswriter Jeeho Yoo! Jeeho spoke with us about speedskating dominance, the growth of football (soccer), and the overwhelming popularity of baseball.

We also spoke with Jeeho about the path young athletes have to choose at an early age & how fan loyalty in Korean baseball is sometimes more closely tied to a brand than a city. We also can't forget about the 1988 Olympic Games! Catch up w/this episode by visiting our website or finding us wherever you listen to your podcasts!

https://www.greatestsportstowns.com/episode-8-seoul-south-korea-wjeeho-yoo/

22/08/2022

SEASON RECAP: Our 2nd ep. of this season took us to scenic Butte, Montana where we were joined by the legendary football coach Bob Green, undoubtedly our most hilarious guest. We discussed the tradition of sports in Butte, including an impressive coaching pipeline! The Montana Tech University Hall of Famer gave an in-depth lesson on the rich history of this former mining town. Despite having less than 35,000 people, you'd be hard-pressed to find another city in America with rivalries and coaching talent as impressive as Butte's.

Find this unforgettable episode here! https://www.greatestsportstowns.com/episode-7-butte-montana-wcoach-bob-green/

11/08/2022

Happy Birthday to The Man, The Myth, The Co-Host, Alex Kacik! Thanks for bringing actual journalistic skill to our interviews!

As a gift to Alex, give our podcast a listen today and be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greatest-sports-towns-on-earth/id1589499365
🟢: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mslRV0drnWqR9B9JZrIkP?si=fbab0b8c5392439c

08/08/2022

SEASON 2 RECAP: We kicked off Season 2 in the great city of Buffalo, New York. We were joined by author and journalist, Lyndsey D'Arcangelo, from The Athletic and Just Women’s Sports to talk , wings, and more in our season premiere! Lyndsey also spoke with us about the Sabres' struggles, the importance of investing in women's sports, and her recent book with Frankie de la Cretaz, Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League from Bold Type Books. Links to the episode and their book below!

🔗: https://www.greatestsportstowns.com/episode-6-buffalo-ny-wlyndsey-darcangelo/
📖: https://www.boldtypebooks.com/titles/frankie-de-la-cretaz/hail-mary/9781645036623/

03/08/2022

“Andre Dawson has a bruised knee and is listed as day-to-day...Aren’t we all?” - Vin Scully

There will never be another.

02/08/2022

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01/08/2022

Have you heard our season finale yet? Heisman-winning Nebraska legend, Eric Crouch, joined us to talk about his hometown of Omaha, and how sports and community are one in the same in this Heartland city. Catch up today!

🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-13-omaha-nebraska-w-eric-crouch/id1589499365?i=1000570690496
🟢: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7I8iiSnqoZIvMjkfOzMhcq?si=ad3ea0ecf91f467a

26/07/2022

ICYMI: Our Season 2 finale on Omaha, Nebraska with former Nebraska Quarterback and 2001 Heisman Trophy Winner, Eric Crouch, is out now! We talk about the incalculable impact the NCAA Men's College World Series has had on the region and how Omaha fans will show up to support pretty much anything. Don't miss our great closeout to an incredible season!

🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-13-omaha-nebraska-w-eric-crouch/id1589499365?i=1000570690496
🟢: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7I8iiSnqoZIvMjkfOzMhcq?si=b1d819d1a84a43d4
🔗: https://www.greatestsportstowns.com/episode-13-omaha-nebraska-weric-crouch/

21/07/2022

New Episode! "Episode 13: Omaha, Nebraska (w/Eric Crouch)"

Sitting directly in the middle of the U.S., Omaha is often overlooked in the discussion of great sports cities, but the growing success of the College World Series is beginning to change that. We are joined by 2001 Heisman Trophy Winner and 2020...

Sitting directly in the middle of the U.S., Omaha is often overlooked in the discussion of great sports cities, but the growing success of the College Wo…

20/07/2022

Our season finale is coming tomorrow morning! Don't miss our great conversation on Omaha, Nebraska with 2001 Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Fame inductee, Eric Crouch. Subscribe today!

🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greatest-sports-towns-on-earth/id1589499365
🟢: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mslRV0drnWqR9B9JZrIkP?si=05071319a9064657

14/07/2022

For next week's Season 2 finale, we head to the Heartland to talk about Omaha, Nebraska. We're beyond excited to be joined by 2001 Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Hall of Fame inductee, and Omaha native, the legendary Eric Crouch! Subscribe & stay tuned by visiting our website today!

https://www.greatestsportstowns.com/

11/07/2022

Kick off the week by learning about the great sports city of Toronto! We spoke with the incredible Shireen Ahmed of CBC Sports and the Burn It All Down podcast on some of the important, inclusive work being done by Toronto franchises, and how the city could still step things up.



🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-12-toronto-on-w-shireen-ahmed/id1589499365?i=1000568881479
🟢: https://open.spotify.com/episode/06QGvihTUsORgFqAVf1p0K?si=f9579844018a4022

07/07/2022

Did you enjoy our conversation on Toronto with Shireen Ahmed? Be sure to check out her amazing podcast, Burn It All Down! This popular feminist podcast has interviewed incredible guests like Mina Kimes, Doris Burke, Elena Della Donne & more!

Hear our chat here: https://www.greatestsportstowns.com/episode-12-toronto-on-wshireen-ahmed/

05/07/2022

🚨New Episode!🚨 We head back to Canada to speak with award-winning activist & multi-platform journalist, Shireen Ahmed of CBC Sports and the Burn It All Down podcast about Toronto's unmatched sports culture, amazing food scene, and how the opportunities for female athletes need to improve.

🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-12-toronto-on-w-shireen-ahmed/id1589499365?i=1000568881479
🟢: https://open.spotify.com/episode/06QGvihTUsORgFqAVf1p0K?si=f286e7eeddf34f6d

05/07/2022

New Episode! "Episode 12: Toronto, ON (w/Shireen Ahmed)"

With a metro population of nearly 6 million people, Toronto is the largest city in Canada. It is also home to some of the most successful sports franchises in Canadian history. Award-winning activist and multi-platform journalist, Shireen Ahmed, joins...

With a metro population of nearly 6 million people, Toronto is the largest city in Canada. It is also home to some of the most successful sports franchis…

25/06/2022

Mike Sielski tells us more about the sports culture in .

Check out our episode on Philadelphia anywhere you listen to podcasts.
https://www.greatestsportstowns.com/

23/06/2022

We're excited to share that for next week's episode, we are headed back to Canada to talk about the beautiful city of Toronto! Award-winning activist and multi-platform journalist, Shireen Ahmed, of CBC Sports and the Burn It All Down podcast, joins us to talk about what makes Toronto so great, and how it could and should be even better. Visit our website www.greatestsportstowns.com to find where you can subscribe so you don't miss any of our upcoming episodes!

20/06/2022

We have a brand new website! Be sure to visit us at https://www.greatestsportstowns.com/ to get all of our episodes, links to streaming services, guest bios, and sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss any future announcements!

Hundreds of cities across the world can claim that they are a great sports town. Billy and Alex welcome a new guest every episode to discuss the economic…

20/06/2022

Have you heard our newest episode on Philadelphia, yet? Don't miss our great conversation with award-winning columnist of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Mike Sielski, on championships, heartbreaks, and which team the city collectively lives and dies with.

🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-11-philadelphia-pa-w-mike-sielski/id1589499365?i=1000566641904
🟢: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PXUIqmZ4S64h7cGonrDof?si=a6370419ca2d40fa

14/06/2022

This week's episode on Philadelphia with the great Mike Sielski of the Philadelphia Inquirer will be coming out this Thursday! We're also recording a new episode tonight with a very exciting guest. We'll mail anyone who correctly guesses the guest AND town we'll be talk about a GSTOE sticker!

Here is your one, largely unhelpful clue. Good luck! Subscribe today so you don't miss any of our upcoming episodes!

10/06/2022

We're excited to share that next week's episode will be on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! We'll be joined by Mike Sielski, Associated Press National Sports Columnist of the Year for the Philadelphia Inquirer and author of The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality, to talk about one of the most historical sports towns in America. Subscribe today!

https://linktr.ee/sportstownspod

02/06/2022

No new episode this week, so we're revisiting our early episode on the great city of Portland, Oregon! Legendary Portland Trail Blazers sportscaster, Mike Barrett, of the
Portland Diamond Project joined us to talk about Portland's rabid basketball and soccer fanbases, and their rich history (and future?) in baseball. Check it out!

🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-or-w-mike-barrett/id1589499365?i=1000564723975
🟢: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qe0sPC2RefGCZPLJtaKE8?si=3a9560f6f9374654