Sports With Friends

CBS NFL announcers Tony Romo, Jim Nantz, Charles David, and Ian Eagle all took part in a kickoff media virtual press conference, and we hear from all of them.

Longtime sports broadcaster Peter Schwartz joins the show for the second time. He was in Episode 89 to discuss his beloved Islanders and their arena situation. This time, it’s a chat about his long career, his passion for his sports teams, and the juggle between the two.

Mike Yam has been in broadcasting for more than a decade. He recently completed an 8-year run at the Pac-12 Network. Before that, he was at ESPN as a Sportscenter anchor and much more. He’s also done radio.

The story of the Washington Football Team is a whirlwind tale that integrates the latest social issues in the country as well as an ugly harassment story.

Diane Shah is a trail-blazing sports columnist. Her career took off in the 1970’s as one of the few female sportswriters in California, let alone the country.

David Samson is a longtime President of the Miami Marlins, but there is so much more. Currently, is working with CBSHQ, and hosts his own podcast, “Nothing Personal.”

Longtime New York Sportswriter Peter Botte has been a journalist in New York City for over 20 years. He joined the show to discuss his illustrious career and the current state of sports. Peter started with the NY Daily News, then on to the NY Post.

John Halama pitched for 8 big league seasons for seven big league teams. In 1998, he was part of a blockbuster trade between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners involving ace Randy Johnson. He joined the Mariners in ’98, when Seth joins KJR to cover that same team.

This week’s episode stems from a column that longtime columnist Marcus Hayes wrote in the Philadelphia Daily News/Inquirer. That article is about Zack Wheeler and Mike Trout considering opting out of the shortened 60-game MLB season. That article is about Zack Wheeler and Mike Trout.