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LISTENER MAIL TOP TEN LIST 1. Top 10 Favorite PIXAR Movies. BOLD OR NO NEWS AND NOTES 1. 2025 Draft Observations. 2. Zach Moss contract. 3. Kirk Cousins update. 4. J.J. McCarthy update. 5. Robert Woods to Pittsburgh. 6. Aaron Rodgers update. 7. Dionte Johnson to Cleveland. 8. RJ Harvey first option in Denver? 9. George Kittle signs new deal. 10. Marvin Harrison update. 11. Would you trade? POST DRAFT FANTASY POSITION RANKINGS TOP 10 FANTASY WIDE RECEIVERS WIDE RECEIVER MOUNT RUSHMORE FANTASY GIRL OF THE WEEK (Allie LaForce) Check out the website: www.cffpodcast.comQuestions, Comments, Concerns? Email us: cffpodcast@hotmail.comTry our fanline for your voicemail and text message questions: 414-520-8249
(00:00-13:26). Fun with audio. Allie LaForce talking safety concerns in Dallas following the Luka trade. For some reason Jackson is taking heat for the audio clip. When's Luka gonna start playing? Super Bowl prop bets. CPAPs vs. Nyquil. See ya in Florida, Martin. (13:34-15:34) Jackson didn't sleep well last night. He's powering through. QFTA later today. (15:43-27:32) Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou joins the show talking Danny Tartabull. Feeling good about things after the Mizzou road trip. One of 20 teams that should feel pretty good about their chances going into the tournament. Any news on Dennis Gates and FSU or Indiana? Colonel feels good about the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-13:26). Fun with audio. Allie LaForce talking safety concerns in Dallas following the Luka trade. For some reason Jackson is taking heat for the audio clip. When's Luka gonna start playing? Super Bowl prop bets. CPAPs vs. Nyquil. See ya in Florida, Martin. (13:34-15:34) Jackson didn't sleep well last night. He's powering through. QFTA later today. (15:43-27:32) Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou joins the show talking Danny Tartabull. Feeling good about things after the Mizzou road trip. One of 20 teams that should feel pretty good about their chances going into the tournament. Any news on Dennis Gates and FSU or Indiana? Colonel feels good about the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3 of Baskin and Phelps
Allie LaForce joined Baskin and Phelps and shared her takeaways from the Cavaliers' loss to the Celtics and explained why Cavs fans should not be panicking over the loss. She also talked about the Mavericks trading Luka, what she thinks lead to the trade, and whether or not Dallas is still in contention without him.
Allie LaForce joins Baskin & Phelps (Dan Menningen in for Jeff Phelps) to give her thoughts on the Cavs-Magic series, how the home teams have had advantages in the NBA playoffs, along with which teams she think are best built to win it all this season.
Baskin & Phelps (Dan Menningen in for Jeff Phelps) talk with Brian Anderson about baseball fights, the Guardians bullpen, and Allie LaForce discusses the NBA & the Cavs.
This week on Episode 49 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin once again cover a ton of ground diving into all the latest happenings across the announcer world. The two hosts discuss TNT returning with Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller and Stan Van Gundy again for the conference finals as well as a look into the other series in both the NBA and NHL. A trio of walk-off calls in Major League Baseball as well as an abundance of programming and announcer assignments ahead with the PGA Championship, The Preakness, the start of the WNBA season, NCAA Softball Regionals and college baseball.Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:*** Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Stan Van Gundy and Allie LaForce on Eastern Conference Finals*** "Jimmy Freakin' Butler"*** TNT pbp trio of Harlan, Anderson and Eagle*** ESPN Radio plans for conference finals *** Mike Breen and company on Western Conference Finals*** Keith Jones, now the President of the Flyers, on Stanley Cup Playoffs*** Sports USA Radio coverage of NHL*** TNT with rights for Stanley Cup Finals*** Walk-offs for Mets, Blue Jays and Astros*** the emergence of Todd Kalas in Houston*** NFL Preseason announcer teams continue to roll out*** PGA Championship coverage on ESPN, ABC*** Preakness coverage on NBC*** WNBA Opening Weekend *** NCAA Softball Regionals coverage on ESPN*** College Baseball at Fenway Park*** Exciting times in Auto RacingHear it all on the newest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week on Episode 49 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin once again cover a ton of ground diving into all the latest happenings across the announcer world. The two hosts discuss TNT returning with Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller and Stan Van Gundy again for the conference finals as well as a look into the other series in both the NBA and NHL. A trio of walk-off calls in Major League Baseball as well as an abundance of programming and announcer assignments ahead with the PGA Championship, The Preakness, the start of the WNBA season, NCAA Softball Regionals and college baseball.Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:*** Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Stan Van Gundy and Allie LaForce on Eastern Conference Finals*** "Jimmy Freakin' Butler"*** TNT pbp trio of Harlan, Anderson and Eagle*** ESPN Radio plans for conference finals *** Mike Breen and company on Western Conference Finals*** Keith Jones, now the President of the Flyers, on Stanley Cup Playoffs*** Sports USA Radio coverage of NHL*** TNT with rights for Stanley Cup Finals*** Walk-offs for Mets, Blue Jays and Astros*** the emergence of Todd Kalas in Houston*** NFL Preseason announcer teams continue to roll out*** PGA Championship coverage on ESPN, ABC*** Preakness coverage on NBC*** WNBA Opening Weekend *** NCAA Softball Regionals coverage on ESPN*** College Baseball at Fenway Park*** Exciting times in Auto RacingHear it all on the newest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sean Pendergast chats with TNT reporter Allie LaForce (wife of former Houston Astro pitcher Joe Smith) about their upcoming charity gala benefiting HelpCureHD, a charity that is helping cure Huntington's disease. The event is August 11 at Minute Maid Park, and there will be several Astros in attendance! Tickets can be purchased at HelpCureHD.org.
TNT Reporter Allie LaForce joins Daniel Sallerson to recap game 1 and preview Game 2 between the Pelicans and the Suns.
In the final hour of The Bench NBA reporter and TNT host, Allie LaForce joins the show to talk about what it's like being married to a professional baseball player, huntingtons disease, and her time as a college football reporter.
Garf speaks with Circa Resort & Casino CEO Derek Stevens about his $10 million NFL betting pool. NBA on TNT reporter Allie LaForce joins him in the second hour to talk about her and her husband's (former Astros pitcher Joe Smith) efforts to raise awareness and funds to cure Huntington's Disease. Plus, what's involved in signing an NDA before a super-secret media press conference (Samsung's upcoming products), T-Mobile is shutting down Sprint's 4G service, and how the Pentagon is using AI to see what's coming days ahead.
With Ernie on vacation, “Charlie” is calling the shots this week. Fresh off a National Championship game appearance, Arizona Women’s Basketball Head Coach Adia Barnes enters the Steam Room to talk balancing motherhood while coaching, and how she feels about being compared to the Chuckster. Rick Mahorn drops by to give the scoop on which Bad Boys could actually fight, swap Manute Bol stories, and double-down on his claim that Charles should’ve fouled Michael Jordan harder. Allie LaForce joins to discuss fan interaction protocol, and generally just give Chuck a hard time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allie LaForce’s sideline expertise is applicable anywhere in sports media — do research outside of what’s obvious, or what you think you might need. Every bit of prepwork you do can lead to a new story idea. Even if you’re not a reporter, LaForce says robust preparation makes you ready to contribute to a team.
NBA on TNT sideline reporter Allie LaForce sits with Sekou to talk about life in the bubble, how the Nuggets have played with a chip on their shoulder all postseason, how Kawhi Leonard has stepped up as a vocal leader on and off the court and how she's looking forward to not getting cut off by the rope when the champion hoists that Larry O'Brien trophy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we tip things off with our reaction to the final two episodes of “The Last Dance” and debate how the documentary may have changed the public’s perception of past and present NBA greats. Our Turner Sports teammates Allie LaForce, Stephanie Ready and Bleacher Report's Taylor Rooks join us for an open roundtable where we discuss our heroes, setbacks, most memorable interviews, and how women are changing the sports industry. We close with some rapid fire questions & share some uplifting stories of the week on “What’s Good!”
Episode 10: Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith and wife Allie LaForce (NBA/NCAA reporter) are spearheading Project Frontline which delivers meals to hospital workers in Cleveland and Houston. Smith talks about his initiative to help frontline workers during the COVID-19 crisis with broadcasters Todd Kalas and Steve Sparks. The trio also discuss Smith’s early days in MLB, setting personal goals, staying mentally and physically healthy, playing in his first World Series and later offers advice to young athletes. Next, world-renowned chef Chris Shepherd joins Sparks to highlight Southern Smoke, an emergency relief fund which provides assistance to workers in the food/beverage industry affected by the pandemic. Shepherd has gained notoriety beyond Houston and created this nonprofit to “take care of our own.”Share your thoughts and send questions to radio@astros.com or #AstrosRadioVisit and support Project Front Line or Southern Smoke
She’s an American journalist, model and beauty queen. She’s Alexandra LaForce, or Allie as she’s best known. Allie is a former Miss Ohio Teen USA 2005 and she also won the title Miss Teen USA 2005. Although this was fifteen years ago she is still making a name for herself!Allie was born and raised in Vermilion, Ohio. Allie’s parents were college athletes which trickled their talents into their three children. Her father played in two Stagg Bowls for the Wittenberg Tigers, and her mother was a tennis player and cheerleader.Allie is the oldest sibling. Growing up, Allie enjoyed being a role model to her younger brother, Jack, and sister, Aubree, and felt it was important to lead by example. Allie was able to do this by contributing to a number of charities including “Friends of Lorain Foundation”, “Day of Caring”, “Relay for Life" and “Spring Spruce Up.” Each of these organizations aim to make a difference by fundraising, bringing awareness to important issues, promoting literacy and assisting the elderly with yard duties.Allie excelled in volunteering, sports and academics. She received Outstanding Department Student for History and Mathematics, the Students Helping Students Community Volunteer Certificate and the ‘Archie Griffith Award’ for Best Scholar Athlete. Clearly, the things that Allie invested her time into, she succeeded in.She also began competing in pageants in her junior year at Vermilion High School. She described herself as a jock, but a jock who liked to wear pretty dresses. She played volleyball and Varsity basketball, and was a pitcher on her school’s varsity fast-pitch softball team. But if anything, these things helped her immensely in her pageant journey.When Allie wasn’t volunteering, maintaining her academics, or playing sports, she was the school’s on-camera interviewers at football games. Here she would speak to fans and players amidst the action on the field. To learn more about Allie LaForce and her pageant journey listen to today’s episode.Because you are interested in this episode you might also be interested in: Click Pageant Dresses to shop new styles and resale items from contestants, designers and retailers throughout the world!Pageant Daily. Free daily digital magazine that helps you train day by day to win the crown.Pageant Prep. Paid daily mentoring program compete with Mock Interviews, 1:1 coaching sessions, and access to a hidden portal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Allie LaForce and Joe Smith talk about Project Frontline with Athletes and Causes Foundation to help support local hospitals and healthcare workers, how Joe is preparing for the a potential MLB season and how they're spending their time right now.
3:30 - How she plans to get Astros updates while working Thursday's game (her husband pitches for Houston) 5:10 - What led her to pursue basketball, both playing it in D1 and covering it professionally? 7:50 - Her family ties to modeling, competition and sports and the role they played in her life 9:30 - How being named Miss Teen Ohio made her grow up really quickly as a kid 11:33 - Who was the first interview that made her geek out/get nervous 13:40 - Her first broadcasting moment getting thrown into the fire 17:00 - Who were role model broadcast figures for her 19:35 - Working with high profile women in sports on CBS Sports Network (eg. Lesley Visser, Andrea Kremer etc) 20:30 - What she considered her biggest challenge working her way up at CBSSN 23:00 - On all the roles she had at CBS before moving on to Turner 24:20 - Why she left CBS for Turner 26:50 - Her colleague Kevin Harlan getting to call a game with Olivia Harlan-Dekker on Monday 27:40 - What storyline(s) from the NBA is she most excited about this year 29:40 - Her work with HelpCureHD and helping to fight Huntington's Disease
Episode 4 of the Sports Media podcast with Richard Deitsch features Doris Burke, the acclaimed ESPN broadcaster who called a full season of NBA games as an color analyst for the first time in 2017-18; and Cheryl Reeve, the head coach and General Manager of the Minnesota Lynx. Under Reeve, the Lynx have won four titles in the last seven years. In this podcast, Burke discusses calling the NBA for a full season as a color analyst; her anxiety over her current contract coming to an end on Oct. 31; why she says she and ESPN will work out a deal for the long-term; calling the Sixers-Celtics series; how she currently feels about working as a sideline reporter after doing a season as an analyst; whether she has let her bosses know if she is interested in joining ESPN’s top NBA team should Mark Jackson get an NBA job; the impact of Kara Lawson, Sarah Kustok, and Stefanie Ready on NBA broadcasting; how she viewed Allie LaForce’s question to LeBron James; her feelings on how Gregg Popovich treats sideline reporter; her evaluation of the Cavaliers-Raptors series; what she thinks of the Celtics and Sixers rosters heading forward; her thoughts on a potential Rockets-Warriors match up, and much more Reeve discusses why the Lynx have not been covered the way a team with four titles in seven years would normally be covered; why she has become active on social media when it comes to a lack of WNBA coverage; whether the lack of coverage of women’s basketball is due to sexism; what can be done to change attitudes about the WNBA; the amount of coverage the Lynx gets locally versus other teams; her back-and-forth with writers and editors from The Athletic about her team getting coverage; the prospect of moving the WNBA season; coaching an aging group and how she’ll approach that this season; her thoughts on point guard Lindsay Whalen getting the University of Minnesota women’s basketball head coaching job; what she expects from Maya Moore this season and Moore’s place in sports as a winner; the Lynx not being invited to the White House by this current administration and Reeve’s thoughts on it; and much more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and more.
For the final episode of 2017-18, Gabe Genovesi and Jake Hromada welcome CBS & Turner Sports sideline reporter and anchor and Ohio Bobcat alum Allie LaForce to the show. LaForce is delivering Ohio's commencement speech on May 5, 2018. She speaks about her time at Ohio, what she did at Ohio that helped her succeed as a sports broadcaster, her mentors in college and her preparation process before games. LaForce also opens up on her post game interview with LeBron James that drew a mixed reaction from fans on Twitter. LaForce gives the background of the interview, how meaningful it was to her that LeBron had her back and how she handled the situation like a professional.
The Ringer's Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker break down Donald Trump's infatuation with Maggie Haberman (03:00), the media's outrage regarding sideline reporter Allie LaForce's question to LeBron James (23:00), and the fallout from 'Harper's' magazine firing editor James Marcus (41:30).
We talked about Arsene Wenger's time at Arsenal, Allie LaForce with LeBron James, and Zlatan's quote of the week. Guest: Michelle Huitink MLSFemale reporter for the LA Galaxy & USMNT and an English teacher! Twitters: @IfAnyoneCares_ @RileyJamesIAC
What's the forecast for today's game in Chicago, is Doug working on a big piece of journalism for sweeps, discussing Allie LaForce's post-game interview with LeBron, debating Allie's approach for the question, the response on Twitter was fascinating, anonymity continues to be an issue on social media, do message boards still exist, discussing a potential remote at the Brentwood Forest Pool, what were Plow Boy and Strode doing at Salt + Smoke yesterday, they had a fender bender together en route, logistics of an MMF were discussed at the dinner table, the Reds have fired their field manager Bryan Price, who is the best manager in MLB right now, Reggie Sanders talk, Plowsy enjoys the trashed ribs, wet naps are underrated, KFC is perfect for a pot luck, Raising Cane's has the Plow Boy endorsement, Doug doesn't enjoy fried chicken skin, breaking down the media feud between Jeff Passan and KFC Barstool, Vinnie Peluso shouldn't have gotten involved, Plowsy gives his Mt. Rushmore for Barstool sports.
What's the forecast for today's game in Chicago, is Doug working on a big piece of journalism for sweeps, discussing Allie LaForce's post-game interview with LeBron, debating Allie's approach for the question, the response on Twitter was fascinating, anonymity continues to be an issue on social media, do message boards still exist, discussing a potential remote at the Brentwood Forest Pool, what were Plow Boy and Strode doing at Salt + Smoke yesterday, they had a fender bender together en route, logistics of an MMF were discussed at the dinner table, the Reds have fired their field manager Bryan Price, who is the best manager in MLB right now, Reggie Sanders talk, Plowsy enjoys the trashed ribs, wet naps are underrated, KFC is perfect for a pot luck, Raising Cane's has the Plow Boy endorsement, Doug doesn't enjoy fried chicken skin, breaking down the media feud between Jeff Passan and KFC Barstool, Vinnie Peluso shouldn't have gotten involved, Plowsy gives his Mt. Rushmore for Barstool sports.
In today's episode we're joined by one of the broadcasters that will be covering March Madness for CBS and Turner - Allie LaForce. In addition to being a sideline reporter for the NCAA Tournament, Allie is also the co-host of CBS Sports Network's late night program Lead Off with Doug Gottlieb. The 25 year old from Ohio has had a quick rise through the industry in the last year and she chats with us about that ride and her assignment this weekend in Buffalo. Topics include... -How a beauty pageant winner and basketball player gets into sports broadcasting. -How CBSSN found her through her YouTube reel and why prospective broadcasters need to do everything they can to get their name out there. -What's unique about working on a program that airs at Midnight ET and how that presents something different compared to other sports networks. -The different challenges of hosting and reporting. -The experience of working four games in one day at the NCAA Tournament and the preparation that goes into it. -The Ohio State-Dayton matchup as the one she's looking most forward to in the first round. -Her Final Four picks and why Syracuse might be on upset alert. -What's left on Allie's bucket list. All that and more on this week's AA Podcast.