The Gametime Guru

06/01/2025

➡️ GTG Through the Years ➡️

It started with “208 Sports Review” and then went through some changes in the cover art throughout!

Constantly evolving, and every one of the logos had a different story behind it!

All part of the story!

05/01/2025

8 Year Anniversary 🎙️🥂

Thank you to EVERYONE for support along the way. Today I decided to have Decker film me as we recorded a bit of the origin story of GTG ❤️

Sit back and listen to this one (it may be a few minutes) and hear the story of how GTG started!

Obviously there’s so much more that goes into this show. So much that I learned. Things I’ve tried along the way. But this is a quick recap of some of the pieces!

When we started this thing, I had goals and aspirations, and I’ve surpassed everything I thought possible!! And now, as the owner and founder, I will continue to move forward as we grow to new heights!

If you have questions on podcasting, PLEASE reach out to me! I may not do social media very well, but I DO know how to run a successful podcast! Hit me up! 🤝

02/01/2025

“The Granddaddy of them All” 🌹

Something special about this place! Unbelievable venue and atmosphere for this game! The scenes were marvelous in Pasadena! Tailgating scene was so cool. The fan fest was great and the game itself was fantastic.

This is my 3rd College Football Playoff game I’ve been to of Ohio State and this is the first WIN I’ve witnessed. So while it’s frustrating for Taylor and the other Oregon fans, I’m going to soak this one up and take it in!!

What a cool year though. We got to see two games together with Ohio State and Oregon and two trips together for it!!

Sometimes it’s important to stop and smell the roses!

08/12/2024

In My Element 🎙️✨

Listen, I’m not great in many things in life.
I fall short in many areas...

But I will say this: I’ve grown immensely over the last 5-10 years, and I’m grateful for that.

It’s not because I’m “great” at things—it’s because I’ve tried to remain **consistent** in what I do and continue to show up.

Outside of my relationship with my family and my relationship with Jesus, one thing that brings me happiness is…

**my podcast!**

(Weird sounding, I know. But hear me out.)

The conversations I get to have with people on a weekly basis continue to drive me.

They motivate me throughout each week, and I *still* (after 8 years) look forward to these interviews because they’re fun for me.

I’ve had the chance to speak with people I never thought I’d meet, learn from them, and LAUGH with them!

Some of the people I grew up watching in sports have been on **MY SHOW,** and I’ve been able to build relationships and connect with them.

That’s something that brings me so much happiness.

Why though? Well...

It gives me the opportunity to disconnect from the day-to-day grind and plug into **MY WORLD of sports.**

My domain. My platform.

A space I built back in 2017 through hard work and consistency, where I get to have meaningful conversations about something I love…

SPORTS

Again, I’m not great at many things.
I fall short in most areas.

But if there’s one thing I’ll say I’m “above average” at, it’s this:
**interviewing and running a show.**

I’ve built this platform, and it truly brings me joy.

I’m so grateful for the opportunity to speak with incredible people about something I love.

For just a few hours a week, I get to be in my element—and that is such a blessing!

28/11/2024

For anyone who feels like they’re in the middle of the “storm” I can say this… one thing I learned this past month is that “it’s never as bad as it seems in the middle of it all”

Read through the photos to hear that story but man, I’m telling you, when you’re going through hard times (for me it was losing my dog and the 25,000 + dollars of vet bills that came with it), just embrace it while you’re in it but also realize that it WILL be okay!! Give yourself time to get through it and know it will be easier to focus when it’s over!!

What I initially thought was so “stressful” now doesn’t seem so daunting!! It’s alright! The financial stress isn’t there anymore like I initially thought, and the emotional stress of losing both pups in a 2 month window has been alleviated as well.

I’ve been blessed in many ways! I have a great job. Two successful businesses. I have a great family and great friends. I have a great work ethic. I have great examples of leadership around me. All of those things have allowed me to get through this and realize “yeah it wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought and I’m going to be just fine”

I’m truly thankful! Thankful for those around me and thankful for struggles because they truly make us stronger!

Happy Thanksgiving!! 🍁❤️

01/11/2024

Cliff Panezich joins the podcast this week!

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28/10/2024

It’s always been a struggle. The “crossover”

➡️ Podcast listeners, listen to podcasts
➡️ Instagram followers stay on Instagram
➡️ YouTube peeps, stick to YouTube
➡️ TikTokers are on TikTok

Point is, rarely do they actually cross over to other platforms!

I’ve always been a podcaster. It’s only been a few years that I’ve used Social Media to promote the show. And it’s been even less time that I actually focused on YouTube too. Being a one man band can be tough when you’re trying to consistently build on each platform!!

The cool part?! It’s taught me so much! I have a good time connecting with my followers regardless of the platform. Ultimately I want people to come listen to my podcast, but even for those who don’t, I still enjoy meeting them and interacting with other sports fans ❤️

I have listeners from all over the world who have never followed me on social media and followers on social who have never listened to an episode of my show.

Rather than staying frustrated with it, I have embraced the good that comes from it all and with the people I’ve connected with!

So whether you follow me on social or you’ve listened to my show, or both, thank you for being along with me on this journey 🤝

20/10/2024

So unbelievably proud of Decker (Mr. QB1) 🏈

The season ended in a hard fought loss to an undefeated team in the Championship game. 🥲

We lost 22-14 (it was 16-14 with a minute to go and we ended up giving up a touchdown). The team we played had beaten their opponents by an average of 25 points a game. So for us to give them all they could handle, was something special to witness ❤️ We finished with a 6-2 record and a 2nd place finish 🥈

Decker was heartbroken. But honestly, as a parent, it’s an important way to teach kids that sometimes you can give everything you’ve got, and still come up short, so you have to accept it and learn. I love this kid!! I love his passion. And it was super difficult to see him be sad after the loss, but I was so proud of him and just wanted to squeeze him.

Coach Kevin gave Decker some amazing opportunities to grow! Decker played a lot of quarterback and became more and more confident at the position as the season went on! I was so impressed with how composed he was in the championship game.

I seriously can’t explain the excitement as a parent when you see your kid loving something so much, and growing so much!!

Proud of him and proud of this team! Considering we couldn’t execute a handoff in our first few practices, to actually making it to the championship game and actually being in a position to possibly win it a few times, I’m extremely impressed with how quickly these young kiddos began picking things up!

So glad to see Decker making friends that he gets to compete with. He was sad knowing he might not see his friends for a while and that also broke my heart. But that’s why sports are so incredible… they bring people together!

14/10/2024

From 2008-2010, I served a church mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

In 2017 I started The Gametime Guru Podcast and always wondered if the show would catch on over there in Brazil. It has always seemed that podcasts (at least mine) weren't too popular, probably because of the language barrier for it.

But this week, the show charted in the Top 150 of Sports Podcasts on Apple Podcasts in Brazil! I was super happy to see that. Especially when I look at this list and realize the other shows that are listed around mine as well.

To think, I'm up there with the Pat Bev podcast and the Locked On podcasts is amazing to me, considering this is done from my home and was started in my kitchen in 2017.

Happy to see the show continue to grow as we continue pushing content after 8 years of consistent work!

Thank you Brazil for showing some serious support!

13/10/2024

In 2016 I went to my first Ohio State game in person. And at that time I made a goal to go and watch bigger games as often as I could. And this is exactly why!! You get to witness stuff like this!

One of the greatest games I’ve ever been to in my lifetime! While Ohio State didn’t pull it off, there’s something special about being there in person to see this type of heavyweight battle!!

Autzen, while not very big comparison to some places, is LOUD!! The vibes were incredible.. from the pregame playlist on the loudspeaker, to the songs between quarters, to the field storming at the end….Autzen did not disappoint!!

This literally was one of the best atmospheres I’ve been to and that’s including the College Football Playoffs!

Grateful for my partner in crime and the one I get to experience these trips with ❤️

At least was happy 💪

As Myles’ dad once said: “This is big time college football!!”

11/10/2024

Newest episode of the show is a college football breakdown with Mike Zanetti from the Football Reality Podcast and current student at Full Sail University as he aspires to be a professional sports broadcaster!!!

This is presented by: Nationsbest Football

We will be chatting about the following:
- College Football Playoff front runners and rumors
- Heisman Trophy Candidates
- Game of the Week between and
- College Football Rankings

I'd encourage everyone to tap into this one and see it for yourself. You'll be glad you did! But most of all, I'd love to hear more about what YOU have to say about it!

Let us know!

Welcome to the new series that will happen for the next three months, as I speak with sports broadcaster and incredible up and comer in the industry, Mike Za...

08/10/2024

Tara Henry is the GM of Softball America and the Head Coach for Great Britain’s National Team.

She has so many insights to share on the podcast and I’d love for you to hear them!!

Come give us a follow over on YT or listen on your favorite platforms!

After competing at a high level in Softball for UCLA in the early 2000s, Tara Henry took some time away from the sport before she ended up overseas to finish...

15/09/2024

Solid conversation with my friend Jordan Jimenez this week on the podcast!

Come give it a listen today on your favorite podcast platforms!

I'd love it if you could help support the YouTube channel as I continue to build that out too!

Appreciate you all for tuning into the show!

Girls Wrestling is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Jordan Jimenez has been a big piece in that story here in the state of Idaho. The Wrestl...

07/09/2024

College Football has kicked off and I wanted to remind you guys, if you haven't heard my interview with former Utah Football Wide Receiver, Kenneth Scott, now is the time to do so!

Make sure to tune in before the games start up today!

You'll enjoy his story of overcoming adversity and how he's leveraged his football career into his speaking career! It's totally worth the listen so check it out!

Nationsbest Football

When I tell you that you want to tune into this one, I'm not lying! This is a fantastic episode and an amazing opportunity for you to learn from someone who ...

31/08/2024

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Parallels between leadership and sports at an elite level!

25/08/2024

Jerry Stackhouse on his time playing for Dean Smith!

24/08/2024

Checkout my latest interview if you enjoy hearing from a Ring of Honor QB!!!

Ortege Jenkins is one of a kind!! Come listen to it today!!

24/08/2024

https://youtube.com/shorts/eqDuXzY6Aac?si=4b2RSx7Qx-SHEA0j

Greg Kite discusses what it was like competing with the legends like Larry Bird and Danny Ainge when he was with the Boston Celtics! Greg was part of that sq...