Sports With Friends

On this 200th episode of Sports with Friends, New York Giants QB Eli Manning makes his 5th appearance on the show. He addresses his new teammate, Daniel Jones, and what are his expecations of the 2019 season. Also, he discusses how he is making his 14th appearance at the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Golf Classic, which will take place on June 10, 2019. For more info, log on to guidingeyes.org In addition, the episode celebrates the milestone of 200 episodes. Hear clips from the 1st ever show, and hear the story behind this podcast's creation.

Former NBA shooting guard turned broadcaster Doug Christie joins the show. Christie played in the NBA for 15 years, and is currently a broadcaster for Sacramento Kings' games on NBC Sports California. He also hosts a radio show on Sports 1140am KHTK with Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear. Christie is also a native of Seattle, and was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1992. In this episode, he discusses doing both a radio show and the TV broadcasts. Also, they lament what the departure of the Sonics meant for Seattle, and why he was not in favor of the Kings moving to the Emerald City. Follow Doug on Twitter @TheDougChristie

Michael McCarthy is a sports business and sports media journalist for the Sporting News. He is an award-winning journalist who has been in the business for over 20 years. In this episode, the focus is on today's media. On the television front, the discussion centers on cord-cutting and the viability of sports in the broadcasting space. Then, the conversation moves to radio vs. podcasts, and how the two entities can co-exist. Plus, how the sports media covers the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Follow Mike on Twitter: @MMcCarthyREV

Former MLB Outfielder and longtime broadcaster Billy Sample was also a co-host of Seth's on MLB Radio. They did a show together in 2001, and remained friends ever since. On this episode, Billy went through his playing career, which ended in 1987 during the MLB Collusion Controversy. Then, he transitioned to broadcasting. The show also gets his takes on the current state of Major League Baseball. Plus, the stories from their broadcasting days were never ending. Billy produced his own film, Reunion 108 and wrote a book, A Year in Pinstripes And Then Some.

This episode features longtime radio broadcaster JT The Brick. 20+ years in the business, he has quite a story to tell. How he left a successful career to join sports radio. Also, his longtime relationship with the Oakland Raiders. They discuss how to be a fan of a team, while being objective on the air. Also, what he looks for in the future of sports radio. Plus, he discusses the Raiders' move to Las Vegas, and the issues facing the Oakland A's and their stadium wishes. Follow JT on Twitter @JTTheBrick.

Acclaimed broadcaster John Kincade joins the show this week. He has hosted middays on 680 the FAN in Atlanta since 2000. He has also been on many national networks including ESPN and his current position at CBS Sports Radio. He also hosted the Big Podcast with Shaq with NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal. John tells the story of his upbringing and introduction to the broadcasting industry in Philadelphia. He worked under the great Howard Eskin (another guest on this podcast). He also tells an amazing story of his survival of two separate bouts with cancer.

Lucas Di Grassi was the winner of the first-ever Formula E race - the 2014 Beijing E-Prix - and is the most successful driver in the history of the Championship. He has a fascinating background. He grew up in Brazil, has Italian roots, and lives in Monaco. di Grassi was the first driver to commit to the series, playing a founding role in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship from the very beginning. Recorded at the Formula-E Race in Rome, Italy, in this episode he discusses why he chose to go into this sport, and has pointed opinions about where the sport has come and where it is headed.

Sports rivalries can fuel fans and athletes to fight and argue for years. But what's the real story behind these epic rivalries? From Wondery, the company behind "Business Wars" and "American Scandal" comes Sports Wars, an electric new series that offers an immersive, courtside look at some of the greatest athletic rivalries of all time: starting with Aaron Rodgers vs. Brett Favre. Subscribe to Sports Wars at wondery.fm/friends

Kepner joins the show upon the release of his new book entitled, "K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches." Kepner has been covering baseball for over 25 years. He has been The Times's national baseball writer since 2010. He joined The Times in 2000 and covered the Mets for two seasons, then covered the Yankees from 2002 to 2009. Before that, he covered the Angels and Mariners. This episode talks about the process of writing this book, and how Kepner's love affair has continued despite the challenges facing it.

Fellow Syracuse University 1996 graduate, Andrew Siciliano joins the show for a fun episode. Siciliano details his career path, and how it was intertwined with Seth Everett in 2001. Plus, he discusses the Red Zone, now in its 15th year. The episode also focuses on the NFL's young quarterback crop, and how this sport is always the highest rating of all American Sports.

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the playoff hunt in the NBA's Eastern Conference. As the playoffs approach, the owners invited me to spend some with the Sixers. The idea for the episode is that they are relevant after a long rebuilding process. With that, the city is responding quite positively. Tobias Harris and Ben Simmons discuss what that means for the team. Then, Team President Business Operations Chris Heck sits down to go over what the success has meant for the brand, but also how the team also evolved the plan while the franchise was improving.

Dave Mahler has known Seth Everett since 1998. He hosts the afternoon drive show on KJR with Dick Fain. Known as Softy, he talks about how his show has evolved, and how he feels about the digital space affecting his radio show. They run through all their stories from over the years. They also touch on all the Seattle sports teams, including the since-departed Seattle SuperSonics.

March Madness is upon us! To preview the "Big Dance" guests are the hosts of the Sharp Edge podcast, Brandon Lang and Scott Seidenberg. Brandon is a noted sports handicapper. Scott is an NBC Sports Radio host that has been on the podcast before (See episode 177 - 2 Jews hanging out on Christmas).Their show, the Sharp Edge can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Odds used in this episode were pulled from Bovada Sportsbook.

As a follow-up episode to Episode 171 about the recent book Baseball Cop, Nick Francona joins the show. Francona is a former MLB executive who worked for the Angels, Dodgers, and Mets. He has a lot of information about the FBI investigation into Human Trafficking charges involving Cuban baseball players. He also discusses circumstances that lead to his dismissal from the Dodgers, which ties into these allegations. Nick is the son of current Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona. Make sure to read Baseball Cop for all the info on recent baseball controversies.

This episode is Part 2 of a Syracuse Basketball legends podcast. This episode features Syracuse stars Billy Owens, Sherman Douglas, and Roosevelt Bouie. Owens and Douglas talk about their time as Orangemen and their NBA careers. Bouie talked about the beginning of Jim Boeheim's coaching career and his time with Louis Orr. On February 23rd, 2019, ESPN Syracuse and Galaxy Broadcasting hosted a day-long Orange Out Pep Rally at the Destiny USA Mall in Syracuse, New York before the Syracuse vs. Duke game at the Carrier Dome that same evening. These interviews aired originally on ESPN Syracuse. On the broadcast, Seth hosted with Paulie Scibilia, who can be heard on the podcast. Enjoy these three Syracuse hoops icons!