Sports Chasers Podcast

Energy is Your Edge: Performance Secrets with Dr. Jack GroppelDr. Jack Groppel—globally recognized performance expert and co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute—joins Kevin L. Warren to reveal why elite success isn't about managing your time, but managing your energy.In this masterclass on the Corporate Athlete® mindset, Dr. Groppel shares his transition from a Hall of Fame tennis coach to a pioneer of human performance science. This episode dives deep into his new book, Mountains Within, detailing his journey from the heights of professional achievement to the "brutal truth" of hitting rock bottom and finding a more profound purpose through faith, family, and recovery.

Sports Chasers Podcast | Episode 499 | The Weekend RewindMonday, April 13, 2026 | Host: D-Dubbz | Panel: The Angry1 & The D.A.One episode away from 500. Tonight D-Dubbz drives the bus solo as hostand moderator, joined by The Angry1 and The D.A. for a full breakdown ofthe biggest sports stories of the weekend — no hot takes, no narratives,just real talk.TONIGHT'S BIGGEST STORIES:⛳ RORY McILROY — BACK-TO-BACK MASTERS CHAMPIONMcIlroy wins the 2026 Masters at 12-under, beating Scottie Scheffler by 1shot to become only the 4th golfer ever to win consecutive green jackets,joining Nicklaus, Faldo, and Tiger Woods. His 6th career major. The D.A.breaks down every twist of the final round.

Episode 498 | CLIP: The NFL Streaming Monopoly? DOJ InvestigatesThe U.S. Justice Department has officially opened an investigation into the NFL's streaming and broadcast practices, and the Sports Chasers are breaking down what this means for your wallet. In this featured clip from Episode 498, the panel dives into the "fragmented" world of sports media—where watching your favorite team now requires a dozen passwords and nearly $1,000 a season.Following a push from Senator Mike Lee, federal regulators are looking into potential violations of the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961. From the soaring price of YouTube Sunday Ticket to the frustration of "exclusive" games on Amazon, Netflix, and Peacock, we ask the hard question: Is the NFL pricing the average fan out of the game?What's Inside This Segment:Federal Heat: Why the DOJ is finally looking at NFL antitrust concerns.The $1,000 Math: Breaking down the actual cost of being a fan in 2026.The Death of Local Games: Debunking the NFL's claim that "87% of games are free."The Ripple Effect: Why the NBA, MLB, and NHL should be worried about this probe.

Sports Chasers Ep. 498 | Thursday Night Live | April 9, 2026Powered by Sports Chasers Media Group

EP. 497 | THE WEEKEND REWIND | SPORTS CHASERS PODCASTMonday, April 6, 2026 | 7PM ETHOST: Kevin L. Warren | CO-HOSTS: D-Dubbz & The D.A.Powered by Sports Chasers Media GroupChampionship Monday and Episode 497 is loaded from top to bottom. Michigan vs UConn tips TONIGHT for the NCAA National Championship. UCLA just claimed their FIRST EVER Women's title over South Carolina. LeBron James sent Memphis into an uproar with one comment caught on a golf course camera. Michael Malone just left an NBA championship bench to coach college basketball at UNC. The Chicago Bears stadium drama escalated. And Sports Chasers is dropping our Official MLB Power Rankings Top 15 — LIVE on air for the very first time. No narratives. No hot takes. Just real, objective sports conversation.IN THIS EPISODE:- NCAA Men's & Women's Final Four 2026 — Full Championship Breakdown- Michael Malone to UNC — NBA Champion Coach Shakes Up College Basketball- Financial Literacy & NIL — What Nobody Is Teaching College Athletes- LeBron James vs Memphis — Grizzlies Relocation Controversy Unpacked- Chicago Bears Stadium Debate — Taxpayers vs Billionaire Owners- Angel Reese Traded to the Atlanta Dream — WNBA Dynamics Shift- Automated Strike Zones in MLB — Technology vs The Human Element- Sports Chasers Official MLB Power Rankings — Top 15 REVEALED LIVE- NHL Wild Card Race — Four Teams Tied for One Spot with 10 Days Left- NBA Playoff Picture, Play-In Tournament & 2026 Hall of Fame Class- Dexter Lawrence Contract Dispute & Final Four Championship Picks⭐ FEATURED CHAPTER:

⚖️ EPISODE 494 | THE INTERVIEW SESSIONS | SPORTS CHASERS PODCASTRecorded: March 30, 2026 | Powered by Sports Chasers Media GroupWhat REALLY happens before a federal indictment? How do NIL contractsput young athletes at legal risk? And what did the Chauncey Billups &Terry Rozier federal gambling arrests reveal about the intersection ofpro sports and organized crime?Host Kevin L. Warren sits down with Jonathan Osborne — former AssistantUnited States Attorney, white collar defense attorney, and formerDivision I basketball player — for one of the most importantconversations in Sports Chasers history.Jonathan breaks down how federal cases are ACTUALLY built — startingyears before any arrest, built from low-level cooperators upward, andrelying heavily on cooperation. He explains hidden stages beforeindictment, how to respond to subpoenas, and what defense counsel mustdo when the media is already running the story. They cover sportsbetting's legal danger zones, the $2.576B House v. NCAA NIL settlement,NIL contract risks for young athletes, and why colleges hiring formerfederal prosecutors signals serious enforcement ahead.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Sports Chasers Podcast — Ep. 492 | Thursday Night Live | MLB Opening Day 2026, UNC Fires Hubert Davis, NBA Expansion Seattle & Las Vegas, NFL Referee Lockout, WNBA Historic CBA & NCAA Sweet 16One of the biggest sports nights of 2026 and the Sports Chasers crew is all in. Host Kevin L. Warren leads the full panel — Dorian "The D.A." Albritton, Darrell "D-Dubbz" Warren, Dan K. "The Hockey Dude," and Ryan DeSouza — through 2+ hours of objective, no-narrative sports coverage across every major league.

American soccer development is broken by pay-to-play — and Alex Lubyansky has built a solution.In this episode of The Interview Sessions, Sports Chasers host Kevin L. Warren sits down with Alex Lubyansky — former University of Michigan goalkeeper, 2005 MPSL National Championship MVP, European pro club operator, practicing attorney, and Head Coach/GM of Detroit Metro FC — to unpack how wealth, not ability, controls access to elite soccer in the United States and what Detroit Metro FC is doing to change that.Detroit Metro FC is 100% free for players, privately funded, sponsor-supported, and merit-based from tryout to cut. Alex Lubyansky discusses the structural breakdown of the American soccer system, the power of Europe's promotion/relegation model, the reality behind MLS star signings, the Merit Cup ($10,000 to any team that beats them), conservative NIL compliance, and why building in public is the blueprint for a better American soccer future.⭐ FEATURED CHAPTER: [17:12] Promotion & Relegation ExplainedAlex Lubyansky breaks down why Europe's structure creates genuine accountability at every level of football and why the absence of pro/rel in America kills competitive incentives and long-term development.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

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The Sports Chasers Podcast Thursday Night LIVE Show Episode 483 dives into the biggest headlines across the sports world including Lou Holtz's legendary legacy, March Madness tournament debates, MLB labor negotiations, and WNBA revenue share battles.Host Kevin L. Warren leads a dynamic panel discussion with The DA, D-Dubbz, and NBA Insider Ryan DeSouza analyzing breaking developments across college basketball, the NBA playoff race, NFL offseason moves, and the upcoming World Baseball Classic.The crew debates whether Miami (OH)'s undefeated season should guarantee an NCAA Tournament berth, examines the Atlanta Hawks Magic City Monday controversy, and breaks down WNBA union negotiations ahead of a critical deadline.Sports Chasers continues delivering objective sports analysis with no narratives — just real conversation for real sports fans.⭐ Featured Chapter17:23 – March Madness Controversy | Should Miami (OH) Get Automatic Tournament Entry?The panel debates whether an undefeated mid-major basketball team deserves an automatic NCAA tournament berth despite a weak strength of schedule.

Mindset coaching, leadership culture, and building confidence in athletes headline Episode 482 of the Sports Chasers Podcast: The Interview Sessions.Host Kevin L. Warren interviews Coach Janet Dickey — creator of the Built to Compete blueprint — on how she transformed a small high school field hockey program into a perennial contender by prioritizing belief systems over talent.

Knicks Post–All-Star Slump & Mike Brown's System Breakdown | The Crossover (Clip from Episode 481)This episode of The Crossover on the Sports Chasers Podcast delivers objective NBA analysis focused on the New York Knicks' struggles following the All-Star break.⚠️ This is a featured clip from Episode 481:“Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Rematch Debate, NCAA Transfer Portal Penalties, Knicks Analysis, & Olympic Gold.”

USA Hockey Gold, Hilary Knight's clutch moment, Jack Hughes OT heroics, and NHL Trade Deadline breakdown — The Ice Cold Facts NHL Segment with Dan K.In this Episode 481 clip, Dan K “The Hockey Dude” delivers a detailed analysis of:• USA Women's Olympic gold medal win over Canada• Hilary Knight's late tying deflection• Debate over 3-on-3 overtime in championship games• USA Hockey development pipeline since 1998• USA Men surviving Canada behind elite goaltending• Jack Hughes' overtime winner• NHL trade deadline implications

Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao rematch in 2026, NCAA transfer portal penalties, Team USA Olympic hockey gold, NFL Combine debate, and New York Knicks offensive struggles headline Episode 481 of the Sports Chasers Podcast Thursday Night Live Show.Host Kevin L. Warren is joined by DA, D-Dubbz, Dan K. “The Hockey Dude,” Ryan DeSouza, and guest Cedric James for an in-depth, objective sports analysis across boxing, college football, NCAA rules, Olympic hockey, and the NBA.

⚾ MLB Spring Training 2026 is underway, and Episode 480 of The Chasers Dugout Report dives deep into the World Baseball Classic, MLB's ABS Challenge system, and the Angels ownership controversy.Kevin L. Warren and Alvin Clawson analyze:• WBC 2026 tournament format and Team USA gold expectations• Strategic bullpen and pitch count management• ABS Challenge system and automated strike zone technology• MLB rule changes improving pace and athleticism• Angels ownership comments and payroll debate• Top MLB prospects for 2026

Tony Clark resigns from the MLBPA amid controversy. ESPN ends Sunday Night Baseball after 36 years. NBC signs a massive $27B NBA media deal. NCAA debates tournament expansion. The NBA considers anti-tanking rule changes. The Dolphins cut Tyreek Hill. USA Women's Hockey wins Olympic gold against Canada.This episode of Sports Chasers Thursday Night Live breaks down the biggest structural and financial shifts across MLB, NBA, NCAA, NFL, and Olympic hockey.

Episode 478 – Ice Cold Facts: Olympic Hockey Dominance & NHL Trade Deadline ChaosIn this segment from Thursday Night Live, Dan K. “The Hockey Dude” delivers a comprehensive Olympic hockey breakdown and NHL trade analysis.

Sports Chasers Podcast Episode 478 (Thursday Night LIVE) delivers an objective, no-narrative breakdown of the biggest storylines across sports: Super Bowl fallout and the defense vs entertainment debate, Cleveland Browns “data-driven” messaging vs on-field results, NCAA eligibility disputes moving into federal court, MLB payroll imbalance fueled by the Dodgers' luxury tax spending, the NBA tanking crisis and what it says about league integrity, Olympic hockey updates, the NHL trade deadline outlook, and the ongoing WNBA labor dispute.If you're tired of recycled takes and want real sports conversation—this one's for Chasers Nation.⭐ Highlighted Chapter (SEO Feature)43:30 — NBA Tanking Crisis: Utah Jazz Fine, Draft Incentives & Fan DisrespectA hard look at how tanking impacts competitive integrity, ticket buyers, and the league's credibility—plus what accountability should actually look like.

Super Bowl 60 reignited the debate: boring game or defensive brilliance?On this episode of Sports Chasers Podcast – Monday Night Football Blitz, Kevin L. Warren and D-Dubbz Warren analyze how Seattle's defense controlled the game, why mistake-free quarterback play still wins championships, and what this Super Bowl says about modern NFL expectations.

The NBA Trade Deadline takes center stage in this episode of Sports Chasers Podcast – The Crossover featuring Ryan DeSouza.The panel delivers a no-narrative, objective breakdown of league-shifting trades, Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors, Ja Morant's future, and roster decisions from contenders and rebuilds alike — including the Cavaliers, Clippers, Knicks, Hornets, Rockets, Pistons, Jazz, Warriors, and Thunder.Highlighted Segment:

The Sports Chasers Episode 476 delivers a deep-dive into the NBA Trade Deadline and a full Super Bowl Seahawks vs Patriots preview.

The Sports Chasers Podcast delivers objective sports analysis without narratives or manufactured takes.In this episode, Kevin L. Warren, Ryan DeSouza, D-Dubbz, and DA tackle the controversy surrounding Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame voting, billionaire influence in college football, NIL eligibility inconsistencies, and major NBA storylines — including Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and **LeBron James' comments on the modern NBA grind.

Episode 474 – Revolutionizing Sports Medicine with Dr. Tommy RheeIn this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast – Interview Sessions, host Kevin L. Warren interviews Dr. Tommy Rhee, a leading voice in sports chiropractic and regenerative medicine innovation.Dr. Rhee shares insights from working with elite collegiate, professional, and combat-sports athletes while explaining why topical, needle-free regenerative platforms may represent the future of recovery, longevity, and performance.

The Sports Chasers Podcast – Episode 473 delivers a comprehensive breakdown of Championship Sunday, highlighting how coaching decisions, defensive execution, and organizational stability shaped the road to Super Bowl LX.Kevin L. Warren and the Sports Chasers panel analyze the Patriots' gritty snow win, the Seahawks' NFC Championship thriller, Sam Darnold's resurgence, and why teams like the Jets and Cardinals continue to struggle due to poor infrastructure.

Episode 471 of the Sports Chasers Podcast delivers objective analysis on the biggest stories in sports business and competition.We break down the Duke NIL lawsuit and transfer portal implications, debate Jeanie Buss' public comments on LeBron James, analyze NFL coaching hires, examine WNBA CBA financial realities, and preview Championship Sunday matchups.

Indiana finishes 16-0 and claims its first College Football Playoff National Championship, defeating Miami 27–21 in a tightly contested title game.The Sports Chasers crew breaks down:Conservative vs aggressive play-calling in championship settingsGame-changing special teams errorsQuarterback decision-making under pressureDefensive mismatches that went uncorrectedThe growing Big Ten vs SEC championship debate

NFL Divisional Round analysis, playoff coaching decisions, quarterback performance, and defensive football truths headline Episode 469 of the Sports Chasers Podcast.Joined by Adam & Tony from the Two Bald Guys Sports Podcast, the crew breaks down why turnovers matter more than analytics, how coaching accountability shapes franchises, and why defense and ball control still win championships.

⚾ Sports Chasers Podcast – The Dugout Report | Episode 468 features Darrell “D-Dubbz” Warren at the helm, breaking down the most polarizing MLB offseason in recent memory.Joined by MLB Insider Alvin Clawson and The D.A., the crew dives into the Dodgers' massive Kyle Tucker signing, Mets and Cubs offseason pivots, and the growing debate over MLB spending, competitive balance, and lockout rumors.This episode delivers real baseball conversation — informed, objective, and unapologetically honest.

The Sports Chasers delivers a Special Saturday Morning College Football Edition of the Monday Night Football Blitz, breaking down the College Football Playoff Semifinals and previewing the Indiana vs Miami National Championship.Indiana's shocking 56-22 dismantling of Oregon sparks a deep conversation on discipline, coaching, and execution over star power. Miami's 31-27 Fiesta Bowl thriller against Ole Miss reignites debates around officiating, toughness, and whether “The U” is truly back.

Episode 463 of the Sports Chasers Podcast delivers deep analysis and bold predictions across college football, the NFL playoffs, and the NBA trade landscape.

College athletics are facing an existential crisis in Episode 462 of Sports Chasers – Interview Sessions. Host Kevin L. Warren sits down with CPA, CFA, and author Thomas A. McGovern to explore the destabilizing effects of NIL laws, threats to tax-exempt status, and the push toward professionalization that could upend the financial model of NCAA sports.McGovern shares expert financial insight, explains why the current system is under threat, and highlights the urgent need for national regulation and federal involvement to protect non-revenue programs and preserve amateur sports.

The Pittsburgh Steelers once again prove why experience, toughness, and leadership matter most in January football.On this explosive episode of The Monday Night Football Blitz, the Sports Chasers crew breaks down the Steelers' gritty win over the Ravens, the missed kick that changed everything, and the unfair backlash aimed at Lamar Jackson after another playoff heartbreak.From there, the chaos spreads across the league.