Andy Frye's Sports Podcast

Tom Brady announced his retirement from professional football after two-plus decades in the NFL and seven Super Bowl wins, at the start of February 2022. But don't expect Brady, arguably the greatest quarterback of all time, to pull up a beach chair. This year he just launched BRADY Brand apparel, and I got to talk with him about it just before the New Year.

She's one of the greatest golfers in history. But in January 2022, Annika Sörenstam will be playing with actors, pop stars, and other sports legends in the celebrity tournament of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. In Episode 30, Annika and I talk about Nelly Korda's spectacular 2021 season, as well as the play of Lexi Thompson, Tiger Woods and son Charlie Woods, plus her junior golf coaching through the Annika Foundation as well as founding the coed Swedish Mixed.

She defends like a rock and moves like a Tasmanian devil. Kelley O'Hara is part of the "back four" that makes up US Soccer's world class defense. In this episode, I talk with the two-time World Cup winner about her intensity and her defensive play, as well as her love of Atlanta Braves baseball, and growing the game of soccer for kids in America.

She's a five-time Wimbledon winner and holder of 49 career singles titles. Venus Williams is a tennis legend and a highly successful entrepreneur. But she has set her sights on a new goal—and it's getting us all talking more about our wellness and our mental health.

Erin Andrews of FOX Sports is arguably the most recognizable sideline reporter in all of sports. But maybe you didn't know she's a fashion entrepreneur. In this half-hour interview, Andrews talks about her life covering the NFL as well as her sports apparel brand called WEAR by Erin Andrews.

Longtime NBA star and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade released his photographic memoir November 16, 2021. In the new 306-page book simply titled "Dwyane" the longtime Miami Heat from Chicago talks about his love for basketball, career highs and what he's learned playing the game.

Jonathan Bond joined Major League Soccer (MLS) and its most well-known club, the Los Angeles Galaxy, at the beginning of the 2021 season. In this episode of the podcast, the 28-year-old England-born goalkeeper talks about the Galaxy's team chemistry plus is history and traditions, as well as the club's growing tug of war with crosstown rivals LAFC.

Lindsey Vonn is one of history's most decorated skiers and the sport's most famous name. Ever since retiring from major competition in 2019, she has focus on her business career, where she maintains brand partnerships with Head and UnderArmour's Project Rock, and advises investors in sports ventures and the tech banking space.

When superstar striker Alex Morgan isn't scoring a ton of goals for the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT), she's either talking up girls soccer or helping in grow. In Episode 23, I talk with Morgan about parenthood, growing girls soccer in America and what goes through her head on the pitch.

Jen Mueller is a 20-year sports broadcasting veteran who currently serves as the sideline radio reporter for the Seattle Seahawks. She is also an Emmy-winning producer and part of the Seattle Mariners television broadcast team. Hear her talk about the Seahawks, Tom Brady and Cam Newton, and where NFL football is going in 2021 and beyond.

Usain Bolt stormed onto the scene during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. There, Bolt won two gold medals in the 100m and 200m, just two months after setting a new 100m world record, in May 2008. With 23 total gold medals to his name Bolt is a sprinting legend, and he's now taking his highlight-reel moments to the NFT marketplace, in a partnership with Tom Brady's Autograph.io. In Episode 21, you'll hear my September 2021 conversation with Bolt, in which he talks about triumphs and early struggles, and the launch of his new NFT line.

Shaquille O'Neal retired from the professional basketball a decade ago but has been firmly in the public eye. In a quick 10-minute chat with Andy Frye, Shaq talks up the "return of the big man" to the NBA, and his new "Mission Tiger" project aimed at boosting middle school sports programs.

She's 24 and already a legend. Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky had won five Olympic before heading to Tokyo this summer. And in 2021, she also added two more gold and two silver, for a total of 10 Olympic medals. In this two-part interview, Ledecky talks about her early days and how "failing spectacularly" prepares her to win today.

The Olympics are back after a year-long postponement. Episode 18 features downhill ski legend Lindsey Vonn, 2x Gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas, and an excerpt from my interview with Dream Team '92 star Scottie Pippen. Each Olympian gives their perspective on why the Olympic Games are were special to them—and how they got there.

Longtime golf world No. 1 Rory McIlroy turned professional and within a few short years took the golf world by storm. He won the U.S. Open in 2011 and grabbed his second major by winning the PGA Championship at Kiawah. In 2014 he won the PGA again as well as his first Open Championship. Today as Rory touches down in Japan for the Tokyo Olympics, you'll hear our interview in which he talks about growing up in golf, playing and living smart, mental health in sports and golf idols.

With four World Cup titles under their belt, the USWNT heads to the Tokyo Olympics, in the Olympiad's tournament of 12 teams. Midfield general Julie Ertz talks about the team's strategy and cohesion, while fellow midfielders Sam and Kristie Mewis talk about the back four, Alex Morgan, and their new Olympic-themed Harpoon Breweries brand IPA beer.

Melissa Stockwell joined the U.S. Army after the September 11, 2001 attacks and later lost her left leg during combat in Iraq. After returning from the battlefield Stockwell assisted fellow war veterans and then took up biking, swimming and running to set her sights on winning three World Triathlon Series.

Brandi Chastain is long remembered as the player who netted the goal that won the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. But the USA defender cut her teeth during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, and is on a mission to expand women's soccer while fighting for fair and equal pay.

Gamer legend Matthew Haag aka Nadeshot first came to fame as a Major League Gaming (MLG) superstar and an X Games gold medalist. Retired from competition, the 2011 Call of Duty world champion and former Red Bull esports athlete runs gamer outfit and brand 100 Thieves, and is followed by millions all over social media.

Lindsay Brewer has been hailed by some in motorsports as “the future of IndyCar.” She started go-karting at age 11 and by the end of high school was competing in open wheel racing. She's also raced road cars and legend cars, and after a long year of COVID, the TC America Racing Series is back with Lindsay Brewer as one of its most promising drivers.

New England Patriots legend Julian Edelman just announced his retirement after 11 NFL seasons and three Super Bowl wins in a New England Patriots uniform. I spoke with Edelman about social media in football, his recent NFT auction, battling prejudice, and his slot receiver role for the Patriots.

Eric Dickerson was one of the 1980's most transformational NFL players. As a running back with searing pace, he broke records as a rookie with the L.A. Rams and throughout his career en route to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A conversation with the great No. 29.

She's 23 and owns a racing team and a few championships. Canadian-born Samantha Tan runs ST Racing, which races high-performance factory built BMWs in one-hour, 8-hour and 24-hour endurance races. Episode 9 features an interview with this groundbreaking driver.

Of the 800 agents that represent football players in the NFL, only about 40 are women. Savannah Foster is an NFL certified player's agent with the firm Athletes First. She works with NFL stars on everything from their contacts to endorsement deals. In Episode 8, she talks about the football business and how the NFL Draft really works.

Every American knows who Magic Johnson, but diehard hoops fans also know "Lady Magic" aka Nancy Lieberman. The Queens, New York-born point guard began playing hoops on the rough and tumble public playgrounds of The Big Apple. She later became an inaugural member of USA Women's Olympic basketball in 1976, then a WNBA star and much sought-after tactician for the NBA.

Fantasy football was once just another distraction for sports nuts. Now it's a billion dollar industry. Hear NFL greats Brian Urlacher, Jerome Bettis and Richard Sherman talk about this off-field pursuit. WinDaily Sports CEO Jason Mezrahi talks about Fantasy and betting nuts and bolts. Ed Moed of HPL Digital Sports explains where it's all going.

NASCAR driver Joey Logano is known for his aggressive if not downright opportunistic driving style. He's won a legion of fans. Racing legends sing his praises. He's also gotten into scuffles with other drivers. And Logano is also a champion—having won the NASCAR Cup Series title in 2018. Host Andy Frye has a one-on-one conversation with Team Penske's dynamic and controversial no 22. driver.

If you follow golf you know who David Feherty is. The host of the Golf Channel's long-running hit TV show Feherty is doing his first US Open in the broadcast booth. 28 Minutes host Andy Frye was lucky enough to snag an interview with Feherty before he completed his broadcast Grand Slam at Winged Foot, September 17.

The 2019 Women's World Cup team was the stuff of dreams. But did they get their due? Hear from USWNT legends Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain plus firebrand Golden Boot winner Megan Rapinoe.

The 2016 Chicago Cubs lived up to the hype and broke a century-old curse. But to win the World Series, Cubs star Anthony Rizzo and new manager David Ross say some baseball magic was involved. Also, Ian Happ, WGN -TV producer Larry Hawley, and Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright explain the nation's love-hate relationship with the Cubs.

Golf: The greatest game? Andy Frye speaks with golf greats Greg Norman, Annika Sorenstam and Justin Rose about putts, drives, and who inspired them. Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau talk about Tiger Woods' greatness.