Podcasts about sports talk radio

Lee Hacksaw Hamilton shares his “Hacksaw History” highlighting his career from Long Island to Ohio University, upstate New York, Cleveland, Phoenix and San Diego. We discussed Lee's early days doing play-by-play in minor league hockey, minor league baseball, and as a TV journalist. Then it was on to Cleveland to broadcast big time WHL pro hockey, a competitor with the NHL at that time. Then on to Phoenix KTAR where he lit the Valley of Sun on fire. In the late 1980s, San Diego called and invited Lee to be the play-by-play voice of the San Diego Chargers and also to host a sports talk show on XTRA 690. That sports talk show was the very beginning of an innovative all sports talk radio station that featured many names including Jim Rome, Steve Hartman, Chet Forte, Coach John Kentera, Billy Ray Smith, Scott Kaplan, Philly Billy Werndl, Jim Laslavic, Pat Curran and many more. This episode was originally aired as part of the John Riley Project on July 20, 2022. The History of Sports Talk Radio Lee shared his Long Island roots and the start of his radio news/DJ career in his college days on a radio station in Appalachia.  After a great run broadcasting pro hockey in Cleveland, he took his talents to the desert to announce Arizona State football and basketball. Hacksaw also hosted a sports talk show on KTAR in Phoenix shocking the locals with critical comments of ASU's football suspension, the Suns getting blown out in the first round of the 1981 NBA playoffs, and the ineptitude of Bowie Kuhn during the 1981 MLB strike. This was the start of the “Best 15 Minutes in Radio.” This was the start of “Putting Topics on the Table.”  “React!”  Lee was determined to grab his listeners by the throat and hold them for 4 hours of compelling sports talk radio. Hacksaw's reputation in Arizona led to a 1986 phone call from the Noble Broadcast Group in San Diego to be the San Diego Chargers play by play guy and start a sports talk show on the Mighty 690.  At the time the station was broadcasting rock n roll and Wolfman Jack. Little did they know that things were going to radically change in the next few years. Lee was the only sports guy in the entire station, and he started with a blank slate.  How in the hell was he going to pull this off? He started by creating a 9-hour NFL Sunday broadcast with a 2-hour Countdown to Kickoff pre-game show, the live game, and then a post-game show with caller participation.   The Mighty 690 Sports Talk Radio Meanwhile, every afternoon drivetime Hacksaw hosted his talk radio show using many of his provocative techniques to drive listenership. Lee was a sensation bringing sports facts, stats, and opinions in the late 1980s. He was the internet before the internet was a thing. After a brief transition to sports and news talk, the station went 100% sports starting in 1989. The Mighty 690 was the 3rd radio station in America to go all sports, and the first on the west coast. 690 had a “blowtorch signal” that carried Lee's show from “Baja to the Canadian Rockies” As 690 went all sports, many new voices took the microphone to create a wide variety of opinions and styles on sports talk: Jim Rome came on board to start his Scrub Saturday show. He later got the night shift right after Hacksaw's show, working on developing his style, his smack, and his clones. Rome later went on to national fame, but did you know Hacksaw was first offered the national gig prior to Rome but he turned it down. Steve Hartman joins the station and with Lee's recommendation he was paired up with former Monday Night Football producer Chet Forte.  Two loudmouth guys: one young, one old, one west coast, one east coast.  It was perfect. Steve Mason and John Ireland took on the morning show and later saw their careers take them to new places. Scott Kaplan and Billy Ray Smith joined the station creating a strong show and a loyal listening audience of Great Friends. The Coach John Kentera joins the station sharing his wealth of knowledge of local high school sports, plus offering his commentary on the San Diego pro and collegiate sports teams.   San Diego Chargers: I root for Herbert to Win, but Spanos to Lose As a long time voice of the San Diego Chargers play-by-play, and as an NFL junkie, Hacksaw was right at home broadcasting the Chargers every Sunday. We retrace some of the magical moments of the Chargers Super Bowl season including stories about Bobby Ross, Stan Humphries, Stan Brock, Tony Martin, Dennis Gibson, and the playoff run against the Dolphins in Steelers. We reminisce about the good vibes as both the team and the community both came together in a very special way. After the 1997 season The Mighty 690 lost its broadcast rights to the team, breaking promises made to the station and to Lee personally to stay on as the play-by-play guy.  Hacksaw was very disappointed with the decision, but he bounced back and was the play-by-play guy for the Seattle Seahawks for 3 seasons. So, how does Hacksaw feel about the Chargers now? He says he wants the kid quarterback Justin Herbert to go 17-0 and the owner Dean Spanos to go 0-17.   San Diego State Aztecs and the PAC-12 In the podcast episode we get into the new Snapdragon Stadium, Lee's disappointment that the Soccer City proposal did not win thus guaranteeing an NFL stadium option, and the possibilities of the Aztecs joining the PAC-12.   Could this be the start of a new podcast platform for Lee Hacksaw Hamilton?  “Agree or disagree?”  “I want to talk sports with you!”   #Hacksaw #LeeHamilton #Mighty690 #Chargers #sportsmedia #sportstalk #xtra690 #jimrome #chetforte #scottkaplan #billyraysmith #billwerndl #stevehartman #johnkentera #johnlynch   Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. 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Kenny Sargent and the crew cover everything racing- NASCAR, Formula One, anything with a motor. Get in the pit and love some one!

Kenny Sargent and the crew cover everything racing- NASCAR, Formula One, anything with a motor. Get in the pit and love some one!

Kenny Sargent and the crew cover everything racing- NASCAR, Formula One, anything with a motor. Get in the pit and love some one!

Kenny Sargent and the crew cover everything racing- NASCAR, Formula One, anything with a motor. Get in the pit and love some one!

Peter and Guest Host Tom Martino continue the discussion and calls on the subject of Talk Radio. We hear from Bob and Jim on the upcoming 40th Annual Children's Toy Run on December 7th. Then, discussion on Sports Talk Radio, The Future of the Radio Industry, and general questions from Callers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett welcomes Justin Moore, multi-platinum country music hitmaker and award-winning recording artist whose string of 13 No. 1 hits and traditional country sound have made him one of the genre's most beloved voices. Justin shares insights from his career, the realities of life on the road, and his Arkansas roots. The conversation covers Justin's journey in the music industry, how he balances touring with family life, the logistics of transporting equipment, and the vital role of truck drivers. Justin also discusses new music projects, hunting with his children, friendships with fellow artists, and his perspective on Razorbacks football. Key takeaways include the importance of strong relationships, staying true to one's roots, the essential contributions of supportive families and the trucking community, and so much more. Key topics in today's conversation include:Introduction and Welcoming Justin Moore to the Oakley Podcast (0:41)Justin's Journey to Nashville and the Importance Of Radio Tours (3:42)Justin's Trucking Connections and Transporting Show Equipment (6:26)Family Life, Touring Schedules, and Balancing Home Time (8:01)Moving Back to Arkansas and Raising Kids in His Hometown (11:38)The Role Of Family, Grandparents, and Local Ties in Justin's Life (13:25)Friendships and Collaborations With Other Country Artists (15:02)Writing New Music and the Creative Process in (18:29)"One Time's a Ticket," Parenting Moments, and Cherishing Time with Kids (20:15)Thoughts on Truck Drivers' Importance and Family Support (24:10)Discussing Razorbacks Football and the Coaching Search (26:54)Challenges Of Today's College Football Landscape and NIL Rules (29:15)Sports Talk Radio, Coaching, and Interviewing Childhood Heroes (31:35)Upcoming Shows, Touring with Riley Green, and Fan Engagement (32:26)Industry Relationships, Podcasting During Covid, and Switch To Radio (34:44)Shout-Outs To Sponsors and Final Thoughts (36:38)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kenny Sargent and the crew cover everything racing- NASCAR, Formula One, anything with a motor. Get in the pit and love some one!

Kenny Sargent and the crew cover everything racing- NASCAR, Formula One, anything with a motor. Get in the pit and love some one!

The Blue Jays & Dodgers kick off the World Series in Toronto tonight! Tom Gazzola & Reid Wilkins will be joined by Lieutenant Eric and a couple of other guests who will drop by to discuss that and much more! The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Paul Sir, from 3x3 Basketball Association, Josh Classen, CTV Edmonton Chief Meteorologist, Jasmine Sidhu and Matt Iwanyk hangout talking the start of the NBA season, the Oilers hosting the Habs, and whatever else their conversation takes them to. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Shawn Belle, Jasmine Sidhu, Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk hangout talking about the Oilers picking up two points, following their win over the Sens, the Jays off to the World Series and the start of the NBA season. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Patty Kedhy from the Canadian Brewhouse hangs out with Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk talking Oilers tough road trip early in the season, the Jays off to the World Series to face the Dodgers and 40oz Steak Night at the CBH! The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Bryan Schmidt from the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce hangs out with Tom Gazzola and Matthew Iwanyk, talking about the busy weekend in sports, with the Oilers dropping two games, the Jays forcing a game 7 in the ALCS and the Elks' playoff hopes coming to an end. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Nic Sulsky of The Curling Group and Jolene Latimer hangout with Matt Iwanyk talking about the Grand Slam of Curling in Nisku this week for CO-OP Tour Challenge, the Oilers dropping one in Long Island and the Jays evening up the ALCS at 2-2. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Dean Millard from 4Vengeance Media hangs out with Jasmine Sidhu, Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk talking Oilers in Long Island, Jays looking to even up the ALCS at 2 games and whatever else their conversation takes them to. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Shawn Belle, Jasmine Sidhu, Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk hangout talking about the Oilers win over the Rangers on Tuesday night, the Jays/M's series shifting to Seattle, with Toronto down 0-2 and whatever else their conversation takes them to. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Evan Daum, CEO of Sport Edmonton, hangs out with Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk talking Blue Jays falling down 0-2 in their ALCS series vs the Mariners, the Oilers off to NY, the Elks keeping their playoff hopes alive and whatever else their conversation takes them to. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Busy turkey weekend as the Edmonton Elks get set to host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, while the Edmonton Oilers are home to the Vancouver Canucks. Scout from the Elks Call hangs out with Jay Milne, Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk talking about the busy weekend along with the Tailgate Chili Cook Off happening on Saturday! The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Jasmine Sidhu, Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk hangout talking about the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames in their season opener and the Toronto Blue Jays finishing off the NY Yankees and advancing to the ALCS. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Shawn Belle, Dash in the Park and Matthew Iwanyk hangout talking about the start of the Edmonton Oilers season, as they host the Calgary Flames, plus the contract extension of Mattias Ekholm from the morning. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Guy Flaming from The Pipeline Show is back on the show hanging out with Jasmine Sidhu, Tom Gazzola and Matthew Iwanyk, as they talk about Connor McDavid's contract extension, the Edmonton Oil Kings and whatever else their conversation takes them to. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

The NHL season is almost upon us and Connor McDavid has yet to sign an extension with the Oilers. Murray McCourt and Brock Boot join Tom Gazzola in The EST Hangout studio to discuss. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Friday, October 03, 2025 Inside Sports with Al Eschbach -Best call in sports talk radio history, Harvey Updyke, other incidents?, OU-Texas hate still virulent? and more. Have a great weekend! Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Inside Sports Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a jam packed Friday edition of The EST Hangout! Jason Strudwick joins Mike Arcuri from the Elks as well as Jay Milne and Tom Gazzola to discuss everything going on in the world of sports! The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Edmonton Oil Kings Director of Business Operations Kevin Radomski and Whale & The Wolf bassist Lucas Holt join Tom Gazzola to go over NHL preseason, MLB playoffs, WHL action and much more! The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

The sports world is busy as can be and Jazzy & Bellezy join Tom Gazzola on today's EST Hangout. Baseball playoffs, NHL preseason, NBA training camp, CFL stretch drive and so much more will be discussed on the show! The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

The Edmonton Oilers pick up a 4-3 win over the Canucks on Sunday while the Edmonton Elks hang out for a crucial win over the Roughriders. Jeff Krushell and Murray McCourt join Tom Gazzola to discuss all of that and more! The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Filmmaker Jeff Nash joins Jay Milnes & Tom Gazzola to discuss the Oilers preseason as well as the loss of Edmonton Elks Owner Larry Thompson. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Edmonton Oil Kings play-by-play voice Mat Barrett joins NHL.com's Derek Van Diest and Tom Gazzola on another edition of The EST Hangout! The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

On today's edition of the EST Hangout - Bellezy and Jasmine join Tom Gazzola as the Oilers preseason continues. The Elks prepare for their late-season matchup with the Roughriders as well. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Reed Clarke & Jasmine Sidhu join Tom Gazzola to discuss the big changes in the CFL as well as Oilers training camp. The EST Hangout is brought to you by Sentinel Storage.

Host of The VIP Golf Show Murray McCourt as well as Emmy Award winning journalist Jolene Latimer join Tom Gazzola to discuss the pending big changes to the CFL as well as NHL preseason and much more! The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Jasmine Sidhu, Jay Milne and Matt Iwanyk hang out talking Elks heading to Hamilton to battle the Ticats, the Thursday Night Football game from the NFL and whatever else their conversation takes them to. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Its the EST Nerd Draft! A mystery drafter joins Dustin Nielson, Lt. Eric and Tom Gazzola, following Jay Milne's relegation after the EST Bird Draft. Commissioner Quinn Phillips presides over the draft and unveils the mystery drafter. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Former NHLer Brantt Myhres joins Shawn Belle and Tom Gazzola in the hangout, talking hockey, Brantt's latest venture and whatever else their conversation takes them to. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Steven Sandor from Postmedia and the author of "Leveling the Ice: Confronting Racism in Hockey" hangs out with Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk to talk about his new book and whatever else their conversation takes them to. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Shake on it? Julie & Jim talk about Five agreements that have definitely made their marriage stronger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jasmine Sidhu, Jay Milne, Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk hangout talking about the Edmonton Elks getting set to battle the Argos in Toronto on Saturday, week 2 in the NFL and whatever else their conversation takes them to. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Today's Sports Daily covers the revenge narratives heading into this weekend of the NFL with some being bigger than others, my early radio career and how it relates to media call outs in today's world.Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group) 

Pat Kehdy from The Canadian Brewhouse and Plantlife hangs out with Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk talking about the beginning of week 2 in the NFL, the upcoming CFL weekend and some baseball. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Shawn Belle, Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk hangout talking NFL, CFL, the Elks looking to win in Toronto and whatever else their conversation takes them to. Also the ESTYs nominee finalists are revealed. The ESTYs go Sept 16 at the Metro Cinema. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Nasty Club member Sobekirk is in the hangout with Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk talking CFL, the Edmonton Elks, the start of the NFL season and whatever else their conversation takes them to. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Jasmine Sidhu, Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk hangout talking about the Edmonton Elks big win over the Stampeders, the first weekend in the NFL 2025 season and whatever else their conversation takes them to.   The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Garrett Hadfield and Cody Heath from Goat Track Social Club and Rundle Park: Short Course hang out with Tom Gazzola and Matthew Iwanyk talk golf, Elks hosting the Stamps and whatever else their conversation takes them to. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Jasmine Sidhu, Tom Gazzola and Matthew Iwanyk hangout talking about the start of the NFL season, the Edmonton Elks getting set to battle the Calgary Stampeders in the Labour Day Rematch and whatever else their conversation takes them to. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Sal is joined by the legendary Mike Francesa, the "Pope of Sports Talk Radio," for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of New York sports. The two dive into everything from the Yankees' anemic lineup and the Mets' maddening inconsistency to the new-look Giants and Jets. Francesa, never one to hold back, delivers his fiery takes on the poor decision-making of the local teams, all while comically roasting Sal about the anxiety-inducing prospect of them going golfing together. It's a reunion of two generations of WFAN personalities, filled with brutal honesty and a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor.

Hour 1 - The week ends as August kicks off the dawg daze of Summer. Jacob & Tommy, cool as cucumbers sitting on a salad keep the sports barometric rising. In this segment The look over all the moves made at the MLB trade deadline.

(00:00) Happy hump day! Just a couple hours ago, an article from the Boston Globe released about Felger being the most influential person in Boston, and there are already lots of people commenting on how they really feel. The guys talk about how ratings in sports talk radio play a major role in each show. (20:53) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Red Sox dominate the Minnesota Twins last night 8-5. Another rubber match series that gives the Sox a chance to take it. Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler shares his comments of concern for Christian Wilkins after being released. (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy This episode of Toucher & Hardy is brought to you in part by Profluent and then have that linked to https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

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