The Sports Deli Podcast - Where Everyone Deserves a Seat at the Table; An Anti-Racist, Equality Pod

Sutton and Juni joined me today for our 11th episode of season 1.Sutton is an incredible spirit who loves to bake and is taking life day by day to try and figure out to follow her compass freely and passionately. She offered some beautiful advice for us all and wait until you hear who she would like to have dinner with if she could.Thank you for your love and support and remember, you're not alone even if it feels that way sometimes.You can always dial 988 if you're having a hard day or email me at, thedogbeachdiariespodcast@gmail.com

Madi and her dog Queso joined me today for season 1 episode 10.Madi is a mom of a 3 month old and her and her husband hope to have another one sooner rather than later.Madi shares what she learned from her first marriage to her then military husband and hopes to move back to Texas within the next 5 years.Thanks for joining us today everyone and remember you are not alone and you can always dial 988 if you're having a hard day and someone will be there 24/7/365.You can always email me at, thedogbeachdiariespodcast@gmail.com if I can help in any way.

Alan served his country and then went on to do leadership training in the military as a civilian for a combined 51 years before he recently retired. He met his beautiful wife when he was 69 while overseas and he's been happily married ever since! They we're there with their dog and we had a phenomenal discussion that included some hilariously passionate pleas from Alan as a diehard basketball fan to some other great lessons during this 9th episode of season 1. Remember you're not alone and you can always dial 988 if you're having a hard day and someone will be there 24/7/365 to help you.Also remember, you are not alone and the world is a better place with you in it even if on some days you don't feel like it. Asking for help is a true act of courage. Darkness can not drive out darkness, only light can do that. And you are that light.

Mac and her golden retriever showed up today and I hope you all enjoy today's season 1 episode 8 discussion as much as I did.Her dog, whose name is being withheld to protect the innocent (LOLLLLLSSS - truth is I either forgot or didn't ask - my bad y'all - if I find out what his name is later I'll update the podcast), loves chasing his ball into the ocean.Mac is an English teacher and shared her strategy of how she connects with her students (without flexing) and it's why I believe she is such a phenomenal teacher.And you don't want to miss the ending where she reveals why she got her favorite tattoo and what it means. Thanks for your support and we'd love for you to subscribe and follow me on You Tube as well @mikehootner.Remember, you all are not alone and if you are ever having a hard day you can always dial 988 and someone will be there for you 24/7/365. Asking for help is truly a heroic act of courage. Don't feel like you have to take on the world by yourself.Finally, just know that it's not how you start it's how you finish. And the world is a better place with you in it.

Lauren, a beautiful spirit, loves being a lawyer. She adores her dog Candy and Candy played at dog beach like there was no tomorrow!We hope you enjoy this amazing episode 7 of season 1 where Lauren gives some great advice while giving flowers to her dad and her sports journey that taught her so much about her non-negotiables and how to get through the hard times in life.She loves yoga and working out and hopes to expand her practice in the next 5 years. And today you will hear (part) of the rest of the story. After all, there's no way we could possibly know everything about her in just 10 minutes, is there?

Jenna, Hanna and Will met in 2022 as they we're training to be EMTs and Firefighters. Jenna is now a nurse, Hanna (with no H at the end) is still on the path of doing similar work and Will is a firefighter hoping to expand his duties and responsibilities so he can do more elaborate rescue missions like on helicopters, etc. Jenna & Will are two old souls who have a different love language and Hanna prefers to give one love language versus what she likes in return. Jenna initially told me to go to hell (in a nice way) and when I saw her 90 minutes later, I exclaimed, "it was meant to be!" and she laughed and had a change of heart. She's a badass nurse who will probably predictably go back to school to get her Master's because according to Will, she loves school. Thanks for joining us today and remember, you are not alone and you can always dial 988 if you're having a hard day. Much love and light everyone.

FRIIIIIDDDAAAAAY! Well, Deebo was named after Deebo from Friday and Naomi served our country for more than 7 years. We have an amazing discussion about the military and so much more.

Welcome Kara, Caroline and Beanie to The Dog Beach Diaries Podcast family! Enjoy today's episode everyone and please subscribe so you can alerts for all the latest episodes of all of our podcasts under the umbrella of The Sports Deli. This is Episode 4 of Season 1. Sit back, relax and enjoy today's episode. And thank you for the support. Don't forget you can always dial 988 if you're having a hard day.

Elle, a personal trainer and her dog, Ginny joined us today on Episode 3 of The Dog Beach Diaries Podcast. If you are having a hard day remember, you are not alone and you can always dial 988 and someone will be there 24/7/365. You can always email the show at, thedogbeachdiariespodcast@gmail.com.

Natalea, a native of Dallas, Texas, played softball growing up and is now a nurse raising two incredible boys. Her dog Bean, who loves to chase his ball and she we're kind enough to join us in this second episode of The Dog Beach Diaries Podcast. You can always email the show at, thedogbeachdiariespodcast@gmail.com if you have any thoughts, comments or questions. We would love for you to subscribe here and on you tube at, youtube.com/@mikehootner. Remember, you can always dial 988 if you're having a hard day and you are not alone even though it may feel like it sometimes.

Welcome to the 1st ever episode of The Dog Beach Diaries Podcast where I will randomly select someone at the dog beach to interview. I have never met any of these people and will be learning about a part of them just like you for the very first time. There are no pre-planned questions. Just me and my 3 dogs, Kya, a golden retriever who likes to fish, Daisy, a pitty who loves to be lazy but is the sweetest dog I've ever known and last but certainly not least, Jordan, who has been with me through some of the most challenging and amazing times in my life since 2016. She's a black lab and my best friend. Thank you for joining us today and if you ever need to reach out for any reason, feel free to do so at, thedogbeachdiariespodcast@gmail.com. Remember, you can always dial 988 if you are having a hard day and the world is a better place with you in it, even if sometimes it doesn't feel that way.

Join us in The Sports Deli for this powerful episode as we dedicate Season 1 Episode 2 (Part 2) to the Black Lives Matter Movement. Join Gordon, Jon, and myself, Mike Hootner, your host along with our unbelievable guests, Dalayna Sampton, Kevin Broadus, and The Jewish Jordan, Tamir Goodman.

Today's historic podcast features some unbelievable African-American and White leaders in society and sports. Join us for our two-part series that thoughtfully discusses the Black Lives Matter Movement. Guests include, Anita Howard, Head Women's Basketball at Georgia Southern University, Bobbie Kelsey, former Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Wisconsin, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at her alma mater, Stanford University, where she starred as a player, and an Assistant Coach of the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA, Staci Gregorio, Director of Video Operations at Kansas State University, and Barb Smith, former Head Women's Basketball Coach at San Diego State University and Illinois State University, author, and founder of Find My Team. Join this passionate discussion along with Jon, Gordon and myself, Mike Hootner, your host. 

Donald J. Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States has faced unparalleled public persecution as the nominee and now President. The first time around, many people in his own party we're afraid to align with Donald J. Trump because politicians had never seen anything like this ever before in Amerikkkan history. We had seen it in Nazi, Germany. But, no one knew what to make of the big lie. Just like a newly hired coach, President Trump unbeknownst to probably even himself (ironic since he's a narcissist), changed the culture in Washington. He cleaned house. He didn't care about the collateral damage. He was going to do things his way. And the second time around? The convicted felon doubled down. And tripled down. And we are seeing more and more people flock to his coattails because they we're sick of Hillary, Joe, the border, and high egg prices. The NCAA messed things up for decades. And now they are paying the price for their mistakes. Similarly, the democrats have alienated it's own base because of it's extreme views and policies and not being relatable to many Americans, namely uneducated white middle-aged men. Donald Trump and his team are implementing as many policy changes as possible at once to create confusion and exhaustion and so far it's working. History will reveal itself. But in this episode, I discuss why I think what he's doing is working and what to be wary of in the end because silence and denial will only increase the odds that history will repeat itself.

Nick Lowery, Kansas City Chiefs Hall-Of-Famer, has been on a path of servitude for 50 years and he's not looking to stop any time soon. In this episode, we discuss his early years during the civil rights while growing up in a house where his mother and father we're serving their countries. And today, you will hear the rest of the story including his work with the youth, the homeless, 3 Presidents, and how it took him 12 attempts before he finally made it in the NFL.

Caitlin Clark is a generational talent and has forever changed the face of the WNBA and women's sports. She was voted Time magazine's Athlete-of-the-Year and some of her comments rubbed some people the wrong way. I thought they we're compassionate, passionate, and spot on. Crystal Bradford has on the other hand gone flown under the radar. She is attempting another comeback, her 3rd to be exact in hopes to return to the WNBA. She is playing for Athletes Unlimited for the second year in a row and she is unquestionably one of the most skilled women's basketball players in the world. Hands down. She makes a team instantly better because of her length, ability to finish at the basket, at the mid-range level and behind the arc and defensively. She can guard any one of the five positions on the floor and is an incredible leader and communicator.

Join Jon, Gordon and Mike talking sports, Covid, and Sports Psychology for their inaugural pilot episode, The Sports Deli. Featuring guests Dr. Robert Baldwin, Dr. Jason Novetsky, and Podcast extraordinaire, Wendell Wallace!

For all of the obvious reasons, Caitlin Clark, the face of women's basketball should be on the Olympic team. But it may not necessarily be for the reasons you think. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Taylor Swift has had to endure a million times what any man has had to endure, especially white men, and in particular the privileged white quarterbacks in the @NFL like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Eli and Peyton Manning, Tony Romo and Troy Aikman. Taylor Swift has been sexually assaulted, cancelled by Kanye West, had to overcome mental health challenges, and navigate the space of being the most popular musical artist in the history or herstory of the industry. She's more popular than Madonna, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Elvis, Mariah, and Beyonce. Maybe not combined but it's close. Tom Brady won 7 rings. Taylor Swift has not only impacted but changed and saved the lives of 100s of millions. Tom has done nothing but be so self-absorbed and wrapped up in his own narcissistic personal life and failed business endeavors. He has not leveraged his platforms as a 7 time Super Bowl Champion, WNBA part-owner or NFL part-owner to do the right thing. Tom could have leveraged his platforms and still could and galvanize his white quarterback troops to give Colin Kaepernick another chance, still. But his silence is deafening. Had he kneeled with Colin, Colin would still be playing today. Had other Major League Baseball players kneeled with Bruce Maxwell, Bruce would still be playing. It is a sad commentary about all of them including Jim Nantz, Jim Harbaugh, and anyone else with platforms like Doug Gottlieb, Colin Cowherd, Dan Patrick or Jim Rome that they will not come together to put the pressure on the owners to give Colin and Bruce a shot. There will never be another Taylor Swift. But if Caitlin Clark can change a league. Tom could have done the same thing. And still could. We're waiting Tom. Aaron. Peyton. Eli, Tony. and Troy. Speaking out about mental health is phenomenal. I'm glad you all did that. But it's not enough. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Angel Reese is an amazing woman. She's a winner. A great friend. Great teammate. And a marketing genius. She loves to learn and she has "it". And she has a "why" that motivates her and she's just getting started. 2,000,000 people tuned in to watch her pre-season game on a social media feed. 2,000,000! It's unprecedented and what she's doing to quiet the haters and build her brand despite the false narratives and lies is brilliant and I love it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Under the Umbrella of The Sports Deli Podcast we are so honored to bring you the Hashtag Girldad Podcast - Episode 3. Jeaner (my daughter) and I discuss homeschool, acne, basketball, and some other fun topics during this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Dr. Russ Kennedy is helping revolutionize how people navigate anxiety after going through decades of it himself. His groundbreaking book Anxiety Rx is a how to guide on managing anxiety. Dr. Kennedy's story is incredible from how he grew up with a bi-polar, schizophrenic father to his own anxiety to his journey as a neuroscientist, stand-up comedian, yoga instructor, mindfulness and meditation guide, being a dad and husband, dog and music lover and author. And don't miss who he would love to have at his dinner table along with Freud. Here's a hint: Jim. We hope this episode bring you some sort of education, motivation, inspiration, or transformation. Because I assure you, the outtakes will absolutely bring you some comedic relief after the power went out 4 times. And to all of you out there struggling with anxiety or depression or any other mood disorder, there is help out there and just know you are not alone. Dr. Kennedy and I are your biggest fans! The only way out of the darkness is the light. You are the light even if it doesn't feel like it right now. You can also dial 988 any time from any landline or smartphone and there will be someone there 24/7/365 to help you. Much love everyone and feel free to send me an email anytime to, thesportsdeli@gmail.com or DM on instagram @mikehootner And just remember the world is a better place with you in it. Love, Dr. Kennedy and me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Kim Mulkey and coaches in my opinion should leverage their respective platforms to amplify mental health, anti-bullying, and all marginalized communities and people. Coaches have access to platforms many don't and can do so much more. Instead of wearing nice outfits and bling, howabout similar to how Lance Armstrong raised 100s of millions for cancer research and awareness via his LiveStrong brand, namely a $1 bracelet, wearing clothes, hats and more that could do so much more. Use your social media in practices, games, pre and post game pressers and everywhere to do more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Taylor Soule, an old soul and an incredible spirit, grew up in New Hampshire along with her baby sister. They we're adopted by two white parents, and today, you will hear the rest of the story of how she went from small town girl to Boston, Massachusetts and Boston College to Blacksburg, Virginia and Virginia Tech helping the Hokies earn their first ever trip to the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four only to end up in her hometown of Chicago, Illinois and the WNBA's, Chicago Sky. Where will she go after her stint in Italy? Follow her on Instagram and X @TaylorSoule14 to find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Join Hoot and today's incredibles guests including the G.O.A.T. Cheryl Miller along with 2x WNBA Championship Coach, Dan Hughes, the Legends of the Ball, Judy Sweet, the first Female President in the HERstory of the NCAA, and many others as we celebrate the 45th anniversHERY of the original "W" and the 28.5" women's and girl's basketball. The original "W", better known as the WBL, the Women's Basketball League, played it's first game in Minneapolis in front of more than 8.000 people featuring the Chicago Hustle and the Milwaukee Does. There we're numerous more attempts to try and form professional women's basketball leagues but the two most successful after the WBL we're the ABL and of course, the WNBA. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

We're so honored to welcome Earl Smith, PhD, is Emeritus Distinguished Professor of American Ethnic Studies and Sociology at Wake Forest University, and is currently teaching classes in Sociology, African and African American Studies, and Women & Gender Studies at the University of Delaware. Anthony Alegrete, M.A.O.L.Anthony Alegrete, M.A.O.L./COO | Creative Director | Brand Strategist | Angel Investor | Cannabis & Tech Industry Executive | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion is the co-founder along with his wife of 40 Tons Brand, a socially conscious cannabis brand that leverages it's platform to help free prisoners who are incarcerated for non-violent offenses, in particular, cannabis sentences that are disproportionate to people of color. Dr. Smith earned his Ph.D. at the University of Connecticut. His teaching and research focus on the sociology of sport, social stratification, criminal justice, and race. He is the author of 12 books, including his most recent book, Gender, Power and Violence (2019), and Policing Black Bodies (2018) as well as dozens of book chapters and peer-reviewed articles. He has written several books on the impact of social inequality on Black families. His book Race, Sport and the American Dream, which has been published in three editions, remains the only book on the market that examines structural racism in the Sport World. On a regular basis he is consulted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, and a variety of other news outlets. He teaches courses on social stratification, race and ethnicity, social problems, race and gender, and sexuality and sports. Current Projects ​Along with Dr. Angela J. Hattery, Dr. Smith is currently completing work on a three-year project examining the living and working conditions in solitary confinement units in a state prison system. The project involved nearly 100 interviews with inmates and staff living and working in solitary confinement as well as ethnographic observations. The book, tentatively entitled Way Down in the Hole: Race, Intimacy and the Reproduction of Racial Ideologies in Solitary Confinement is under contract with Rutgers University Press. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Jon Patricof, Co-Founder and CEO of Athletes Unlimited joined Hoot along with some incredible SHEros on today's episode. These incredible women included, Colleen Matsuhara, Carol Stiff, President of the Women's Sports Network, Val Whiting, former 2x National Champion at Stanford who later went on to play in the WNBA, and Taylor Soule of the WNBA's Chicago Sky. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Join Hoot in the Sports Deli for today's incredible menu. Tops on the list is Mahmoud Abdul Rauf and the most recent news from Showtime as to why the Documentary STAND was pulled. Next up is my thoughts on Dan Lanning, Head Coach of the Oregon Ducks and why I think he missed a golden opportunity. Where is the support for Colin Kaepernick? All he wanted was to have a chance at an NFL practice squad and instead, he has to again settle, this time in the CFL, the Canadian Football League. And finally, whether you love her or hate her, you cannot argue with the receipts that Taylor Swift and her Swifties bring to the cities she visits. And could this change the NFL economically as well, in particular for female viewers because of her rumored relationship with Kansas City Chiefs Tight End and future Hall-Of-Famer, Travis Kelce? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Deion and the black and brown community have had naysayers and gas lighters for years, decades and centuries. Not only is it monumentally more difficult for black and brown coaches to secure head coaching jobs in the NFL and at the collegiate level but they don't get as much of a chance once they are afforded an opportunity and they aren't recycled like white coaches. Deion deserves our support for so many reasons. He is staring NIL, Free Agency (the transfer portal), Alabama, Michigan, and Georgia smack dab in the face. Furthermore, he's backing it up. What he did at Jackson State was nothing short of incredible. And what he's done at Colorado is unreal. Never have we ever said that Deion Sanders and Colorado are phenomenal for college football. That's been reserved in the past for the Michigan's, the Ohio School, the Florida's, The Alabama's, and the Nick Saban's. Not any more. And Coach Prime? Wear your sunglasses as much as you want at your press conferences. People trying to tell you how to go about your business is ridiculous. I cannot sometimes with people. Anyway, I hope you enjoy today's special edition of the podcast. Keep up the amazing work bro. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Join C-Roc and Hoot for this thoughtful discussion about two in-state rivals from the state of Maryland in the form of a Seagull and a Bobcat. C-Roc as he is known in the hallways of Clubhouse attended Salisbury University. And today, you will hear the rest of the story. THE SPORTS DELI PODCAST www.thesportsdelipodcast.com (Now on) AUDIBLE: https://lnkd.in/gXAwci_9 Google: https://lnkd.in/gDN-XnKU iHeart: https://lnkd.in/e8SzqHz Apple: https://lnkd.in/gDdqxh8b Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gzR3peVj Check out the Video Podcast at: YOUTUBE: https://lnkd.in/gdUy4iH --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Mark Gottfried was one of the coaches that gave me a chance to work at UCLA's basketball camp when I was a first year coach. He was always there if I had a question even though he was coaching at the likes of UCLA, Alabama, and NC State. He never forgot the man that gave him his first big shot, Jim Harrick at UCLA and he has been paying it forward ever since with his assistants while mentoring them to be head coaches themselves one day. I truly enjoyed our conversation that spanned from his earliest years witnessing his dad and uncle as college coaches to being a part of the transfer portal himself as a player to what he learned from his mistakes along the way. He's most proud besides the on-court success of his relationships with his former players - many of which he still talks to today. Finally, you don't want to miss who he would like to have at his dinner table if he could choose any 5 people past or present dead or alive to have a meal with him. He's a dad of 5 wonderful kids who he's so proud of and does not rule out a return to coaching. We hope you enjoy this phenomenal interview with Coach Gottfried. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Hoot and Jeaner team up again to discuss the Taylor Swift Concert, Team Jeremiah, her newest dance and The Summer I Became Pretty. Feel free to send us an email to, hashtaggirldad@gmail.com if you have any questions or suggestions. Thanks for the love and support and we hope that you found some sort of inspiration, motivation, and education along with some comedic relief from this episode. #girldadpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Hoot & Jeaner join forces for our first ever episode of the Hashtag Girl Dad Podcast. We hope that it offers you some inspiration, education, and motivation along with some inevitable comedic relief so that you may put some better tools in your toolbox. Thanks for joining us today and if you have any questions for us or would like to discuss something in particular, feel free to email us at, hashtaggirldad@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf was Colin before Colin, Kobe before Kobe and Steph Curry before Steph Curry. That's real. He was destined for the Hall-of-Fame until HBO and the NBA railroaded him and his career. And now Showtime is doing the same. They all owe him a public apology in my opinion as does the Big 3. Shout out to Craig Hodges, Bruce Maxwell, Colin Kaepernick and Mahmoud Abdul Rauf in particular for the STAND that they all took (and there's many others like Tommy Smith, John Carlos, Serena and Venus, Jim Brown, and Ali) against police brutality and systemic racism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf played in the NBA in the 1990s. He was Steph before Steph, Kobe before Kobe and Colin before Colin. And what he's had to endure after getting white balled in the NBA, and most recently in the Big 3 and now with Showtime is a travesty of justice. HBO and the NBA and now Showtime owe him, Director Joslyn Rose Lyons a massive publicly apology and to put STAND back on at Showtime. Anything less is unacceptable. And athletes everywhere and the public need to STAND up for this unacceptable unconscionable act. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Today's podcast is brought to you by my Amazon shop, at: www.amazon.com/shop/thesportsdeli I may make a commission as a part of the Amazon Influencer Program but it's at no extra cost to you! We're so honored to welcome on this 7th day of Pride Awareness Month and 16 days away from the 51st anniversary of Title IX, one of the most historical pioneers and trailblazeHERS of women's basketball not only on the West Coast, nationwide and worldwide but for Asians and Asian-Americans everywhere the pride of Sacramento, California, Colleen Matsuhara. Colleen's global impact has led her into some of the most profound spaces from being the Secretariat of Basketball Competition for both the men and women at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California, to one of the most iconic and historic basketball movies of all time, Spike Lee's Love and Basketball to the new Docuseries If Not For Them because of her courage, passion for basketball, determination, and unwavering commitment to do whatever it takes to give women from all walks of life what they so richly deserve and what her parents and her father in particular fought for, a seat at the table. She played 3 sports in college and is in one of her colleges hall-of-fame, And today, you will hear the rest of the story... She was born the same day as, Louis Armstrong, Meghan Markle and former President of the United States, Barack Obama and the same year as my mom, the late Robin Williams, Marilyn Monroe, the italian stallion, and Oprah Winfrey. She's coached some incredible players over the years at her various stops from Notre Dame to Nebraska to UCLA to the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA Like Hall-of-Famer, Lisa Leslie to so many others. And although she's retired, she's still very proactive and doing whatever she can to educate, motivate and inspire kids and adults alike to not only remember the correct HERstory domestically and abroad, but to continue to help shatter glass ceilings and open the doors for the next generation of SHEroes and rock stars. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

This episode is sponsored by my Amazon Shop. I may make a commission as a part of the Amazon Influencer and Bounty programs but it's at no extra cost to you. Some companies do send me items for free or I am sometimes compensated.www.amazon.com/shop/thesportsdeli Brenda VanLengen, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, has worked as anESPN women's college basketball analyst since 1996. In 2014, she joinedSEC Network's women's basketball coverage. Brenda is also a strong advocate for women's sports and has been a vocal supporter of Title IX, the federal law that prohibits gender discrimination in education programs and activities. She believes that women's sports deserve the same respect and recognition as men's sports and has worked tirelessly to promote gender equality in the industry.Overall, Brenda VanLengen is a trailblazer in the world of sports broadcasting and a champion for women's sports. Her passion and dedication have inspired countless young women to pursue careers in sports journalism and have helped to elevate the status of women's sports in the media. She's currently the Executive Producer for the docuseries, "If Not For Them" which chronicles the HERstory of women's college basketball. Known for her ability to break down the X's and O's of the game, VanLengen has operated the ART enhanced telestrator (which I've coined, "THE BRENDASTRATOR" for the NCAA Women's Final Four since 2005 and the WNBA Finals since 2011. She has also been the analyst for seven NCAA Division II National Championships and three NAIA National Championships. During the regular season, VanLengen covers games involving the American, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12, Mountain West and SEC for a variety of networks, including work as the lead analyst for the Big 12 Conference women's basketball package on FOX Sports. In addition to basketball, she provides play-by-play on NCAA softball, volleyball and soccer television broadcasts. VanLengen has also served as analyst for the WNBA's San Antonio Silver Starts and was co-founder of the women's sports and fitness publication SHE-KC. In the summer of 2013, she was an analyst on ESPNU's coverage of the World University Games, calling gold medal contents in men's basketball, women's basketball and women's beach volleyball, plus ten days of international competition. From 1996-2001, VanLengen operated video play animation production equipment for CBS' coverage of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship while working with Coach's Edge.  Subsequently, VanLengen held a leadership position at PE4life, a national non-profit organization, for over nine years and led Kansas City's efforts as the executive director of the 1998 NCAA Women's Final Four. Prior to her broadcasting career, VanLengen coached basketball for eight seasons, including five at the University of Nebraska. In 2008, she was recognized as a “Distinguished Alumni” of the University of Nebraska-Kearney, where she endows a scholarship for the women's basketball program. VanLengen was a two-time, Academic All-American at the university. VanLengen was the recipient of the 2010 Mid America Sports Emmy for Sports Event/Game for Fox Sports Midwest's production of the 2009 WEPAC All-Star Charity basketball game, for which she was the play-by-play announcer. VanLengen, who developed a series of workshops for collegiate student-athletes, serves as a motivational speaker. She directs and coaches youth basketball camps and provides group and individual basketball lessons. #ifnotforthem #betonwomen #thesportsdelipodcast #titleix #womeninsports #breakingbarriers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Host and Producer of The Sports Deli, Hoot, discusses the accumulation of being black and brown in Amerikkka as well as the toll of generational trauma. Hoot also talks about a recent article featured in the NY Times about The Toll Police Violence Plays on Mental Health in the black and brown communities in America. Hoot also gives his NBA Finals prediction for this years 2023 NBA Finals between the Joker-led Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat led by Jimmy Butler. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Ja Morant has not to state the obvious, made a lot of really poor decisions. But we owe it to him to give him grace and allow him time to find himself and make the changes I believe he will make to show us that the best is yet to come. I believe in you Ja! I think you'll learn from all this and be an incredible version of yourself down the road. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Alicia Berber has endured decades of inhumane treatment. She has been abused, denied access, been overlooked, endured misogyny, sexual harassment, gas lighting, and retaliation. She's lost her home, feared for her life on many occasions, and endured more than two decades of mental anguish and post-traumatic stress. Her physical health has suffered and yet she continues to fight because she refuses to give in to the bullying, lies, and the machine. She wants to not only send a message to the Riverside Community College District and Riverside City College, but to the world, that you do not fuck with Title IX and women. This lawsuit is about Alicia. But this incredible college professor, coach, wife, mother, sister, and daughter is fighting for all the girls and women out there. She's fighting for inclusion and equality. She wants the next woman who comes into not only her position at Riverside City College but in all leadership positions that she has their backs and that the courts come to a similar conclusion. This will then make it that much easier for the next person to fight until we bridge the gap between the marginalized and the most privileged - white men. Thank you for joining me for this special edition on the amended lawsuit filed by Alicia Berber against RCCD. We hope this episode offers you some inspiration, motivation and education. Your voice matters. I started this podcast after the murder of George Floyd and I had no idea where it would lead me and I still don't, but in the meanwhile, I will continue to do my best to serve, to be an ally, and a vessel to not only create a safe space for people to share their story but to help educate and mobilize in hopes for a better tomorrow. Thanks for watching and listening and remember, it takes a village everyone. Much love...Peace. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Several of Phil Jackson's players have called him a racist for years. But after hearing his recent comments, in conjunction with his decades of comments and beliefs, is being exposed for the fraud that he is. And he's getting a pass. And that is not okay. Phil is basically telling people to shut tf up and dribble and keep politics out of it. And many of you are going to ask the question, what's wrong with that? What's wrong with that is that we should all, especially white people do anything and everything no matter the venue to fight against the machine, social injustice and police brutality. It's insulting to every black and brown American who has died, fighting for equality. Not only is he not a Zen Master, he's wrong about keeping politics out of sports. If anything, it's the perfect landing spot to raise awareness and to mobilize. The good news is that for every Racist Phil Jackson, there's an Arne Duncan and many more, especially those that are a part of the Gen. Z, Cuspers, and Millenial posse (I purposely used that word, Phil) who will fight for what's right. I only wish I heard more from the white influencers when things like this happen like the Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Larry Bird, and anyone in this space who could leverage their white privilege and platform to be a powerful and transformational bridge and vessel. We need more white people to speak up and dribble, speak up and pitch, speak up and shoot, and speak up and hit. #blm #blacklivesmatter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Nicole Jeter West is the Chief Executive Office of underdog venture team, an organization on a mission to change the game of sports business with a new “pay it forward” model that invests in unique, social-impact driven business opportunities led by passionate and diverse leaders. As CEO, Jeter West is responsible for the organization's leadership, strategic vision and growth initiatives with a focus on empowering the next generation of women and BIPOC leaders to up level the entire industry. Jeter West is on a mission to create an environment that prioritizes its values and hires based on diversity of thought, experiences and talent. Encouraging and supporting curiosity will breed innovation. With more than 20 years' experience in the sports and entertainment industry, Jeter West is renowned for her ability to apply data-driven thinking to develop new business models and innovative partnership platforms, earning her reputation as an innovator, strategist, problem-solver and natural born leader. She joined underdog venture team from the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, where she was the head of brand marketing and engagement. Rooted in co-creation, powerful storytelling and empowered by data insights and technology, she led the organization's cross-functional team that delivered the Games' first-ever interactive emblem and dynamic brand launch in fall 2020. Nicole focused on developing LA28's data strategy vision and building infrastructure, teams and systems to transform the future fan and athlete experience in the global Olympic and Paralympic movement. Prior to joining LA28, Jeter West was the chief marketing officer for Legends and led all aspects of worldwide marketing and communications and was a key contributor to Legends' growth across all business verticals; most notably attractions, collegiate fundraising, and hospitality. She helped launch and served on the board of the experiential agency, Edge XP – a joint venture between Productive Edge and Legends – that combined digital, physical and virtual technologies. In 2019, Jeter West was named Legends' General Manager for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties, LA28's joint commercial venture, and was a critical partner in the organization's foundational year. Jeter West spent five years as the managing director of ticket and digital for the United States Tennis Association (USTA). She started her career in marketing at Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks. She has earned Sports Business Journal's “40 Under 40” and “Power Players” honors while also being named one of Sports Illustrated's “100 Influential Black Women in Sports”. Jeter West is a graduate of the University of Delaware, where she serves on the Board for Next League and the University of Delaware's Women's Leadership Initiative. She mentors numerous young executives throughout the sports and entertainment industry and is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. She resides in New Jersey with her husband and three children. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Arne Duncan, former Secretary of Education under former President, Barack Obama joined Hoot and co-host, Dan Bruton for an incredible conversation about the impact of his incredible parents, his early professional years including his time as the Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and his time at Harvard where he was co-captain and an academic all-American as a Sociology major. Secretary Duncan also shares his honest thoughts on gun violence in America, where we need to go from here after the pandemic when it comes to education and mental health and what he's doing now. And you don't want to miss our very famous rapid fire, "This or That" and who Mr. Duncan would love to trade places with for a day and who he'd like to have dinner with if he had to choose only one person of all time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

My neighbor since 1991, Pete Corrao was born in San Diego, California on November 3, 1925. Just 3 months before graduating high school, he was drafted and never received his diploma. On the afternoon of December 7, 1941, he was attending a football game at Balboa Stadium when it was announced that Pearl Harbor had been attacked. He attended boot camp in San Diego and went on to radio school. Pete served on ships throughout the Pacific, spending three weeks in Hawaii and then to Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands. Pete was serving on Eniwetok atoll when the bomb was dropped over Japan to end the war. He was discharged in March, 1946, serving 2 years in the US Navy. After the war, he returned to San Diego and became a commercial fisherman and then managed a grocery store where he worked with his wife. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Sven Erlandson is one of the most incredible humans I've ever met. And he will be the first person in the history of my 4 podcasts to be on all 4 of them - Healthy Living With Hoot, The Sports Deli Podcast, Life Coaching With Hoot and FYI-Follow Your Intuition. And today you will hear the rest of the story. It was one of the most powerful podcasts I've ever done. As always, you can watch it on you tube or listen on all audio platforms. Thanks to all of you for tapping in and to Dr. Russ Kennedy, author of Anxiety Rx for co-hosting with me today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

Caitlin Clark is white. Angel Reese is black. Both are polarizing women's college basketball players for their respective teams - Iowa and LSU. They played in the National Championship Game. And in this special episode, I break down not only Caitlin's interview on ESPN with Jeremy Schaap, Angel Reese's comments on Paper Route, and my thoughts on race and sports in Amerikkka, the historic viewership during this seasons women's March Madness, the transfer portal and more. #blm #equality #titleix #unapologetically --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support

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Former Olympian, Greg Whyte joined me today for an amazing podcast filled with education, motivation, inspiration, and laughter. Greg and I attended graduate school together at Frostburg State University (MD) and have stayed in touch for the last 30 years. We discuss his privileged and supportive upbringing, his love for movement, his time in the Olympics and what he's doing now. We both agreed that being a parent is the toughest job we've ever encountered but wouldn't trade it for the world. Greg is an incredible human and professional. He's kind, giving, funny, and has a heart of gold. I was truly honored to share space with him today. And you don't want to miss what 5 people would be at his dinner table. Here's a hint at who one of them is: YEAH BABY! Thanks for the love and support and enjoy this amazing episode 4 of season 4. #Olympics #MentalHealth #GirlDad #SportsPodcast #ExerciseScience #physicaleducation #GreatBritain --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/support

Cheri Kempf, Vice President and Executive Producer for Broadcast Distribution for Athletes Unlimited joined Hoot today for an incredible conversation about Athletes Unlimited (www.auprosports.com) and her life leading up to this incredible opportunity. She won a World Cup with the U.S. national team in 1992, four years before softball made its Olympic debut. She ran the Club K softball clinic in Tennessee, has been a softball broadcast analyst for ESPN and producer and commissioner of National Pro Fastpitch. You can find her on Twitter @cherikempf and you don't want to miss our very famous rapid fire, "This or That" for Cheri's answers including who her favorite professional sports team is of all time (here's a hint: I had never heard of them until today). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/support

Dr. Shaun Anderson grew up in Arkansas and it wasn't easy to say the least. He was homeless twice. He attended both an HBC (Historical Black College) and a PWI (Predominately White Institution). He was the first and last African-American to be in his doctoral program. And sadly, he had to deal with so much racism at the University of West Virginia, it took him a couple of years to heal from the trauma from all the gas lighting, lies, and public humiliation on social media. Years later when Dr. A. attended a conference, someone that was in his program, much to Dr. Anderson's surprise apologized to him for how he was treated. Dr. Anderson, who is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication and Faculty Advisor for the Institute of Business Ethics and Sustainability at Loyola Marymount University, has a 4.5 (out of 5) rating on RateMyProfessor.Com where many of his former students call him hilarious, relatable, and caring. He earned tenure a year early and aside from the classes he normally teaches, Dr. Anderson is researching a number of issues as it relates to sport and brand activism. This includes but is not limited to, athlete activism, sports and politics as well as sports and community development He teaches courses in, race and culture in sport, communication consulting, and sport in society. He also studies complex platforms of sports and social responsibility and is the founder of CSR Global Consulting. He's worked with nike espn and major league baseball regarding social injustice initiatives and is the author of The Black Athlete Revolt. You can find him on Twitter @ShaunMarkSpeaks or on his website at, www.shaunmarqanderson.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/support

Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of The Sports Deli Podcast. This historic podcast brings together some of the most influential and historic women in the history of women's professional and intercollegiate sports. We are joined by Judy Sweet, the first female President in the history of the NCAA along with 1999 Women's Basketball Hall-of-Fame inductee Ann Meyers Drysedale - four-time All-American at UCLA who led the Bruins to the National Championship in 1978. She was an integral member of the 1976 Olympic team, played professionally in the original W, the WBL, the Women's basketball League and in case you we're interested she was born the same day as Diana Ross and had 10 brothers and sisters growing up. She was a broadcaster and is fierce advocate of not only Alicia but of Title IX. We are also joined again by the Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T.) - Cheryl Miller - 1995 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall-Of-Fame inductee, former Phoenix Mercury and Southern Cal Head Coach, broadcaster, friend and huge supporter of Alicia. Also joining us today is the writer of the Los Angeles Times article on 1/16/23, chronicling Alicia Berber, Title IX, Billie Jean King, Tara VanDerveer, and Cori Close - Steve Henson, Assistant Sports Editor at the Los Angeles Times. President of the Legends of the Ball, Elizabeth Galloway McQuitter, former player in the original W also, joins us along with Alicia Berber, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Riverside City College who is embroiled in her second lawsuit against the college. Daniel Kolodziej, Esq. (Bar No. 170595) - attorney for Alicia also joins us today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sports-deli/support